The Akkhararatchakumari Veterinary College extends its heartfelt congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Watcharapong Mitsuwan, faculty member of the International Veterinary Medicine Program, on the occasion of receiving a bouquet from the President of Walailak University in recognition of his official appointment to the academic title of Associate Professor.
This moment marks a significant milestone in his academic journey, reflecting his dedication to teaching, research, and academic service.
Akkhararatchakumari Veterinary College is pleased to invite interested participants to join a special session under the Swine Farmer Network Development Program in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
“INVITATION TO JOIN A TALK: THREE VIRUSES TO WATCH OUT FOR.,” will be delivered by Asst. Prof. Kamphee Koteerakul, DVM
🗓️ Friday, November 29, 2024
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
🔴 Seats are limited.
Drones are becoming a safer and more practical solution for treating wildlife and large animals such as elephants.
Dart guns are commonly used to administer medication to animals that are difficult to approach, but they have limitations in range and may pose risks to the operator.
Drone-based systems allow the operator to stay more than 500 meters away, increasing safety for both the handler and the animals.
The research team from Walailak University consisted of Asst. Prof. Dr. Manoch Yindee, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuempong Wongtawan, and Mr. Patcharapol KhumNgern, a recent graduate. They developed a small drone and tested its flight by launching darts at pigskin from heights over 5 meters and within a 500-meter range.
The results showed that the drone could accurately shoot darts at a distance of 5 meters, achieving a 100% hit rate. When flying above 7 meters, the accuracy decreased to 70%.
Even at higher altitudes, the drone remained effective and did not startle the elephants due to its small size.
The results have been published in the journal Drone Systems and Applications.
การพัฒนานี้เป็นแค่การเริ่มต้น ในอนาคตจะมีการพัฒนาให้โดรนมีประสิทธิภาพที่สูงกว่านี้ เพื่อประโยชน์ในการอนุรักษ์สัตว์ป่า และความปลอดภัยของผุ้ปฏิบัติงาน
📣 Akkhararatchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, invites residents of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province to join the dog and cat population control program through “spay and neuter surgery” to help reduce the risk of rabies.
📍 Khuan Phang Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Ron Phibun District, Nakhon Si Thammarat
📆 7–11 April, 2025
✨ “ This event offers free spay and neuter surgery and rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats. ” The program aims to improve pet health, prevent rabies spread, and raise community awareness. Let’s work together to keep pets healthy and safe and build a rabies-free community. 🐶🐱
What is anthrax?
Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
🦠 It is a rod-shaped bacterium that can form spores.
🌍 Spores can survive in soil for long periods and are found worldwide.
🐮 Commonly affects mammals such as cattle, buffaloes, goats, sheep, horses, and some wild animals.
😷 How do humans become infected?
People can contract anthrax through:
👐 Contact with infected animals or carcasses
🔪 Handling contaminated animal products
🌬️ Inhaling airborne spores
🍖 Eating undercooked or unsafe meat
Examples of risk exposure:
⚰️ Burying infected carcasses
🥩 Consuming contaminated meat
🚨 Symptoms of anthrax
1. Cutaneous anthrax 👋
Red bumps resembling insect bites 🐜 that turn into ulcers with black centers ⚫
May include fever, swelling, redness, and discomfort 🤒
2. Inhalation anthrax 🌬️
Starts with mild symptoms like cough and low-grade fever 🤧
Can progress rapidly: coughing up blood, difficulty breathing, chest pain, headache 🩸😮💨
⚠️ Can be fatal if not treated promptly
3. Gastrointestinal anthrax 🍽️
Nausea, vomiting 🤢 abdominal pain, diarrhea (sometimes bloody) 💩
Fever and sore throat 😫
🛡️ How to prevent anthrax
🚫 Avoid direct contact with livestock (cattle, buffaloes, goats, sheep)
🧼 Wash hands and shower after animal handling
🥩 Consume only properly cooked and certified meat
📞 Report unusual livestock deaths to veterinary authorities
🏥 Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear
Akkhararatchakumari Veterinary College invites all faculty members and students to join WU Freshy (AVC68) on Thursday, 12 June, 2025, at the Animal Anatomy Building.
This event warmly welcomes all new students while providing a space to build meaningful connections between teachers and students. It also serves as a platform for sharing experiences and fostering an academic network that supports both intellectual and social development.
Akkhararatchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, is pleased to announce the official accreditation of its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program (International Curriculum, Revised 2022) by the Veterinary Council of Thailand.
📌 According to the Veterinary Council’s Announcement No. 33/2568 dated June 6, 2025, this accreditation is valid for academic years 2022 through 2028.
🩺 Degree Title:
• Thai: สัตวแพทยศาสตรบัณฑิต (สพ.บ.)
• English: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)
📅 The accreditation is effective from 10 June, 2022 to 9 June, 2028.
🎓 We congratulate our faculty, students, and all stakeholders for this significant achievement. This milestone affirms the quality of our curriculum and our commitment to producing highly qualified veterinarians ready to serve both Thailand and the international community.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Warangkana Kitpipit, lecturer at Akkhararatchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, recently gave a radio interview on the program “Nakhon Si Dee Dee – This is Nakhon City,” broadcast by MCOT Nakhon Si Thammarat 📻.
She discussed the conservation and productivity development of the Suratthani red junglefowl 🐔 a native breed from southern Thailand with distinctive traits.
🔎 Key features of the male fowl include:
• A pea-shaped comb
• Reddish facial skin
• Yellowish-brown eyes
• Brown beak
• Red hackle and saddle feathers
• Red body, with tail feathers in both red and black
• Yellowish-white skin and yellow legs and beak
🌱 Due to its strong identity and adaptive traits, this breed has received growing interest as a base for local breed improvement. Conservation of the red junglefowl plays a key role in preserving the genetic heritage of southern Thai poultry.
📚 Asst. Prof. Dr. Warangkana and her research team have studied the breed’s unique characteristics to select purebred lines that reflect the original identity. These selected males are now being used as foundation sires in the breeding of Likhor chickens, an improved native breed developed under Walailak University’s breeding program.
