Academic Service Project for Local Cattle Health in the Vicinity of Walailak University.

Indigenous Cattle Health Project in the Surrounding Area of Walailak University Veterinary College, led by Dr.Marnoch Yindee, D.V.M., in collaboration with the Volunteer Veterinary Student Club of the Veterinary College, conducted academic service activities to care for the health of indigenous cattle in the vicinity of Walailak University. This service aimed to provide academic support to farmers interested in participating in the project, resulting in improved cattle health management. Additionally, the project aimed to collect data and conduct long-term studies on cattle health to further develop knowledge and techniques for their health assessment and care.

Objectives:

• To support academic services for farmers who raise indigenous cattle in the vicinity of Walailak University.
• To enhance the skills of veterinary students interested in cattle farming.
• To promote research and development of cattle health care in the indigenous cattle group.

Target Group:

The project targeted farmers in the surrounding areas of Walailak University, including Moo 6 (approximately 43 individuals), Moo 3 (approximately 48 individuals), Moo 10 (approximately 36 individuals), and the Cattle Breeding and Calf Project area (approximately 57 individuals).

Implementation Plan:

Phase 1: Coordinated the provision of vaccines for cattle from the Provincial Livestock Office. Conducted health check-ups and administered FMD vaccines and deworming to farmers’ cattle in the project area. This phase also involved practical training, student internship, and public relations to promote academic services provided by the Veterinary College.

Phase 2: Regularly monitored and cared for the health of cattle in the project every two months. Conducted health assessments, recommended health care measures, and created a suitable cattle health care model.

Phase 3: Provided basic training in indigenous cattle health care to interested farmers at no cost.

Outbreak & Engagement

• A total of 42 volunteer students and staffs of AVC-WU.
• A total of 38 indigenous cattle farmers received free academic services and training course.
• A total of 184 indigenous cattle in the project area received regular health services, vaccinations, deworming, and health check-ups every two months.

Cooperate with:

• 38 indigenous cattle farmers
• 1 local government livestock department
• 34 volunteer veterinary student club
• 8 volunteers from animal hospital staff