Shenzhen pilots dog electronic identity authentication: chip implant coverage rate targets at 80% by the end of the year
Recently, Shenzhen announced that it will comprehensively promote the pilot work of dog electronic identity authentication, and plans to achieve a coverage rate of dog chip implantation to 80% by the end of this year. This measure aims to strengthen dog management, improve the level of civilized dog raising in cities, and provide more convenient services for pet owners. The following are detailed analysis and structured data on this topic.
1. Policy background and goals
As the first city in the country to pilot dog electronic identity authentication, Shenzhen has gradually promoted chip implantation technology since 2021. This policy clearly requires that by the end of 2023, the coverage rate of dog chip implantation in the city will reach 80%. This move not only helps reduce the problem of stray dogs, but also provides technical support for pet medical care, missing and retrieval.
| index | Target value | Current progress |
|---|---|---|
| Chip implantation coverage | 80% | 65% (as of October 2023) |
| Pilot area | Citywide | 6 districts including Futian, Nanshan, Longgang will take the lead |
| Chip function | Identity identification, vaccination records | Basic functions have been implemented |
2. Technology and advantages of chip implantation
The electronic identity authentication of dogs uses microchip implantation technology, with a chip size of about rice grains and is implanted subcutaneously by injection. The unique identification code is stored in the chip, which is associated with a government database, and can quickly query dog information. Key advantages include:
1.Efficient management: Law enforcement officers can quickly identify the identity of dogs through scanners to reduce the phenomenon of raising dogs without a license.
2.Precise service: Pet hospitals, beauty institutions, etc. can retrieve dog health records through chips.
3.Lost and searched: Chip information is linked to the city's pet rescue platform to improve the recovery rate.
| Technical parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Chip size | 2mm×12mm (mill size) |
| Service life span | More than 20 years |
| Data capacity | 128 bytes (storage ID and basic information) |
3. Social response and implementation challenges
After the policy was introduced, the feedback from citizens showed polarization. Supporters believe that this move can improve dog-raising civilization, while opponents are concerned about chip safety and pet welfare issues. The following are the hotly discussed views on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| Opinion classification | Percentage | Typical comments |
|---|---|---|
| support | 62% | "The problem of walking the dog without leash can finally be solved!" |
| neutral | twenty three% | "It is recommended to announce the qualifications of chip suppliers first" |
| be opposed to | 15% | "Will the implantation process hurt the dog?" |
4. Comparison of future planning and international
Shenzhen plans to upgrade its chip function to "one-core and multi-use" in 2024, integrating electronic dog certificates, epidemic prevention certificates and even electronic payment functions. Compared with international experience, Germany had legislated legislation as early as 2000 to require dogs to implant chips, and the UK's chip implantation rate reached 90%. The following is a comparison of dog management policies in some countries:
| Country/Region | Chip implantation rate | Year of implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 100% (mandatory) | 2000 |
| U.K. | 90% | 2016 |
| Japan | 45% | 2019 (voluntary) |
| Shenzhen (Target) | 80% | 2023 |
5. Summary
The pilot program of electronic dog identity authentication in Shenzhen marks a new stage of digitalization in my country's pet management. Despite the controversy, it is expected to become a national model by transparentizing technical details and improving supporting services. Pet owners can follow the official account of "Shenzhen Dog Raising Service" to make an appointment for free implantation. The first batch of 100,000 chips have been put into community clinics.
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