RHD primarily affects rabbits and is a highly contagious, acute and fatal disease. However, it is not zoonotic and does not affect humans, or other animal species.
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has declared feeding companion and stray animals to be an essential service during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.
Given the clear classification of dogs as companion animals by the country's Ministry, local governments could follow suit to ban the consumption of wildlife and pets.
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