Ministry Launches Mobile Veterinary Clinic Pilot in Southern Israel

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched a new pilot project aimed at improving animal welfare, reducing the number of stray dogs and cats, and curbing public health risks, including the spread of rabies. A mobile veterinary clinic will provide treatment for stray animals in their natural environment without requiring permanent facilities in every municipality.

Under the pilot, the mobile clinic will be loaned to four local authorities in the southern region for one year. Each participating authority must perform at least 60 veterinary procedures per month, including a minimum of 40 spay or neuter surgeries. The municipalities will operate the clinic using a certified veterinarian, while the ministry will manage the delivery and transfer of the mobile unit.

Ministry Director-General Oren Lavie stated that the mobile clinic will make essential veterinary services accessible to authorities lacking permanent clinics. "This step reflects our policy to combine public health protection with the prevention of animal suffering, reducing overpopulation, and improving welfare through vaccinations and surgeries," Lavie noted.