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The Sun
14-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Kelantan to host 2025 Animal Welfare Day with horse industry focus
KELANTAN: Kelantan has been selected to host the national-level 2025 Animal Welfare Day celebration, set to take place at Seri Nipah Resort in Bachok this Saturday. The event will spotlight the horse industry, reflecting its cultural significance in the state. Dr. Marzuna Md Yunus, Head of the Animal Welfare Section at the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), stated that the program is a collaborative effort between the state government and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan. She emphasized the horse industry's role in Kelantan's heritage as the reason for this year's thematic focus. Key activities lined up for the celebration include the SMART Horse competition, horse joy ride performances, and educational sessions on horse health, diseases, and registration procedures. A Horse Identification Card Registration initiative will also be introduced to promote owner accountability and animal welfare awareness. Dr. Marzuna announced an additional initiative involving microchips with GPS trackers and unique serial numbers, linked to a central database for identification. The first 10 registrants will receive free microchips and ID cards. She urged the public to treat all animals with compassion, stressing that cruelty—whether to pets or strays—is unacceptable. She also encouraged pet owners to educate themselves on basic animal care to ensure their pets' well-being. - Bernama
Barnama
14-07-2025
- General
- Barnama
Kelantan To Host National-Level Animal Welfare Day
Head of the Animal Welfare Section of the Veterinary Regulatory Division, Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), Dr Marzuna Md Yunus 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 GPS trackers and 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.
