Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- A pilot programme to implant microchips in stray dogs was introduced in Homagama to maintain digital records of rabies vaccinations, sterilisation, and vital health data.

Veterinary officials and the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha implemented the initiative to manage the stray dog population and curb rabies transmission.

Microchips are inserted into animals captured for medical procedures, storing their treatment histories in a central database to confirm vaccination dates and sterilisation status.

Scanning the microchip allows authorities to view an animal's medical history immediately when a dog bite occurs, helping streamline treatment choices and eliminate unnecessary spending on post-exposure human vaccines.

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