Bringing its rabies prevention, population control programs, and other services closer to the community, the City Veterinarian’s Office released its September schedule for the free anti-rabies vaccination for cats and dogs, Veterinary Integrated Barangay Extension Services (VIBES), Artificial Insemination (AI) for large cattles and carabaos, and Information Education Campaigns (IEC) in various barangays across the city.
CVO personnel will conduct free anti-rabies vaccination in Barangay Bucana on September 18; Vita Pets (Ma-a) on September 19; Barangay Bucana on September 21; in Barangay 40-D, and in Barangay Bantol on September 21; Barangay Saloy, and Bantol on September 22; Barangay 7-A, Barangay Magsaysay, and Barangay Tapak on September 23; Barangay Dalagdag on September 24; Barangay Waan, and Vita Pets (Matina) on September 25; Vita Pets (Matina) on September 26; and in Barangay Lamanan on September 28 to September 30.
The office will also offer its VIBES and Mini VIBES in Sitio Paraiso, Barangay Tapak on September 19 and September 24; September 24 in Libas or Waan; and on September 29 in Sto. Niño, Waan.
During VIBES, the CVO offers services including pregnancy diagnosis in female large animals, artificial insemination for cattle and carabao, deworming for livestock both large and small ruminants and poultry, consultation and treatment for livestock and poultry, Hemosep vaccination for livestock, vitamin supplementation for large and small ruminants and poultry. The CVO will also conduct synchronization or hormone injection to induce estrus in large cattle. Other services include anti-rabies vaccination.
Meanwhile, Maria Noreen Eng, Section Chief of the CVO’s Davao City Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, shared during the ISpeak Media Conference on Thursday that as of August 2026, the CVO has vaccinated a total of 118,534 cats and dogs, while 1,954 of the same were neutered.
She added that the CVO continues to participate in caravan activities offering free services including the provision of Information and Education Campaign (IEC) materials to the public.
For queries, concerns and for more information, the City Veterinarian’s Office may be reached through their official telephone number at (082) 225-3050 or visit their main office located in the City Hall Annex Building. CIO
Written by: J. Villaluz
Edited by: A. Nawal