LINGAYEN—Local government units in Pangasinan have been alerted over the rather high incidence of rabies cases in the province.

Department of Agriculture Regional Field Director Cipriano Santiago said LGUs must do something because of the high incidence of rabies in Pangasinan.

The DA, he said, in cooperation with the LGUs, is helping vaccinate dogs to make them safe from rabies.

Santiago spoke during a recent consultative meeting called by Governor Amado Espino Jr. in Lingayen.

A non-government organization is moving to set up an Animal Bite Center in Dagupan, in coordination with the city government, it was reported.

The center, proposed to be located at the Dagupan City Health Office, will assist people bitten by dogs.