Israel adopts tough laws on rabies

Israel will soon become the first country in the world to require all pet dogs and cats to have an identifying microchip inserted under their skin and to be vaccinated against rabies.

The new rules, approved by the economics committee of the Knesset, was welcomed by veterinarians but disappointed animal welfare groups. Professor Shimshony, chief veterinarian at the Agriculture Ministry, said that the new rules will save many people from having to be …