Despite our 2021 work debut still somehow hampered by the Covid19 pandemic, a lockdown relaxation in April and March allowed us to run a two-month long spay/neuter and rabies vaccination campaign in Antananarivo (Tana) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture through the Veterinary Services Department (DSV). 13 private veterinary practices all over Tana enthusiastically took part in the campaign and carried out sterilization operations in their own facilities. The campaign was joined by 24 last-year students from the Antananarivo veterinary school (DESMV) who had the opportunity to observe and assist the vet teams in their practices.

In the end 308 common breed dogs and cats were sterilized during the campaign, a great success given our goal of 200 animals at the beginning. We are grateful to witness such collaborative efforts by veterinary professionals in Madagascar to fight for animal welfare and against rabies.