Rabies cause for concern in Burma’s cities
While no one knows exactly how many of Burma’s estimated 4 million stray dogs carry rabies, UN news service IRIN reported on Monday that some sources claim alarming numbers as high as 75 percent. According to IRIN, health workers in Burma say that the fatal disease is a serious threat for the country’s urban dwellers.
Animal lovers fight to keep dogs off the menu
In Burma, there are millions of stray dogs and entrepreneurial citizens have taken notice. Across the country’s northern border, an individual dog is worth US$ 15 dollars in China – and the buyers are usually from restaurants