Baghdad opens campaign to kill city's stray dogs

Baghdad authorities killed more than 200 stray dogs today, the opening day of a campaign to manage dog packs roaming the capital that was prompted by a spate of attacks on residents.

Three teams of veterinarians and police officers used poisoned meat and rifles to kill the animals, said Dr Hassan Chaloub, an official at the veterinary hospital supervising the effort. He said the capital has no dog shelters.