In view of the growing numbers of stray dogs and the problems caused by them, a sterilisation programme for the dogs has been undertaken at the veterinary hospital at Burla in Sambalpur district.
A new sterilization centre was inaugurated by MlA Dr Raseswari Panigrahi and Sambalpur Development Authority (SDA) chairman Bijay Kumar Mohanty at Burla on Wednesday. As many as 40 dogs could be sterilized at a time at the centre and can also stay there for a few days as part of the post-operation care.
local people hoped that if the programme would be successful, the stay dog menace could be controlled up to a satisfactory extent. Burla Veterinary officer Dr Chandra Sekhar Panda said his staff would work with all sincerity with an annual target.
Staffs of the SMC assured all possible help to the veterinary officials to make the programme a successful one.