KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Kelantan will host the national-level 2025 Animal Welfare Day celebration to be held at the Seri Nipah Resort, in Bachok, this Saturday, with a focus on the horse industry.
Head of the Animal Welfare Section of the Veterinary Regulatory Division, Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), Dr Marzuna Md Yunus, said the programme would be carried out with the cooperation of the state government and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan.
She said the focus on the horse industry for this year’s celebration aligns with its significance as part of Kelantan’s cultural identity.
Among the activities planned in conjunction with the celebration are the SMART Horse competition, horse joy ride performances, information sharing sessions on horse health and diseases, as well as a briefing on horse registration and transfer.
“As part of the celebration, a Horse Identification Card Registration program will also be held to raise awareness among owners about their responsibilities and the welfare needs of these animal - as is required for other animlas as well,” she said when appearing as a guest on the ‘Apa Khabar Malaysia’ programme on BERNAMA TV here, today.
Dr Marzuna said DVS would also introduce an initiative to use microchips equipped with unique serial numbers linked to the owner's information in a central database for identification purposes.
"We will provide free microchips and identification cards to the first 10 owners who register," she said.
At the same time, Dr Marzuna reminded the public to never commit acts of cruelty on animals, regardless of the type or status of the animal, whether pets or stray animals.
"What society in this country must understand is the importance of compassion and empathy towards animals. The issue is not whether we choose to care for stray animals, but no animal should ever be mistreated, under any circumstances," she said.
She also advised animal owners to equip themselves with basic knowledge of animal care to adequately meet the welfare needs of their pets.
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