# As the world marks International Rabies Day under the theme “Stronger together”, Western Cape Agriculture MEC Dr Ivan Meyer praised veterinarians and animal health technicians combating rabies. In 2025/26, teams administered 132-thousand-458 rabies vaccinations to dogs, cats, cattle and horses worth over 1.2-million-rand, as part of broader disease prevention. Meyer urges owners to report suspected cases, saying every vaccination brings the province closer to eliminating human rabies caused by interaction with pets:
Western Cape commemorates International Rabies Day under theme Stronger Together [SOUND]
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