Students from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have achieved international recognition by winning a bronze medal at the Bioinformatics and Synthetic Biology Competition
Yogyakarta – January 15th, 2026, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKH UGM) inaugurated another 205 new veterinarians. So far, FKH UGM has inaugurated a total of 6,620 veterinarians by 2026. The top graduate in the December 2025 inauguration period was Rana Ayuningtyas A.P., DVM., while the best competency exam score was achieved by Vinobel Anugrah Sagita, DVM. The youngest veterinarian inaugurated during this period was Mia Yunita, DVM.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Director General of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health (PKH), Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Agung Suganda, DVM., M.Si. In his speech, Agung discussed the Strategic Role of the Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Subsector, namely as a provider of animal protein, increasing the income and welfare of livestock farmers, developing the food/ processing industry, and improving the quality of life. These newly inaugurated veterinarians have many career opportunities due to the increasing need for animal protein and the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program promoted by the government.
The Secretary General of the Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association (PDHI), Dr. Andi Wijanarko, DVM., M.M., advised the new veterinarians to maintain communication with each other, cultivate external relationships with colleagues from other universities, and remember to return to the faculty and Yogyakarta, as Yogyakarta is made of love and longing he said.
The Dean, Prof. Teguh Budipitojo, DVM., MP., Ph.D., also congratulated the new veterinarians on their careers and urged them to remember their alma mater. Teguh thanked the students’ parents for their trust in putting their child pursuing at the veterinary education at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM. With the inauguration of the new veterinarians, FKH UGM officially returned them to their parents.
The inauguration of veterinarians for the December 2025 period supports several points of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 8 Decent Work and economic growth, and SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals.
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On Thursday, August 14th, 2025, the 79th anniversary series of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FVM UGM) officially started. The series kicked
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FVM - UGM) has again inaugurated a professor, namely Prof. Dr. drh. Asmarani Kusumawati, M.P., in the field of Molecular Veterinary Reproductive Technology (20/5).
The 2024 International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition team of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) under Olimpiade Nasional Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (ONMIPA) community of UGM won 5 awards in the 2024 national Bioinformatics and Synthetic Biology (BIOS) competition by Synbio.id.
As a part of commemorating the 78th Anniversary of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FVM UGM), on Friday (20/09) the 2024 Open Senate Meeting was held at the Auditorium. The Open Senate Meeting was begun by the chairman of the Senate, Prof. Dr. drh. SIti Isrina Oktavia Salasia, M.P., accompanied by the Secretary of the Senate, Prof. Dr. drh. Sarmin, M.P., the Dean, and a number of Professors at FVM UGM, totaling 12 lecturers. In addition, the event was also attended by invited guests consisting of university administrators, faculty and study program managers, alumni, partner representatives, lecturers, education staff and students. (SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals)
After that, the next agenda was the submission of the 2024 Dean’s Report by Prof. drh. Teguh Budipitojo, M.P., Ph.D as Dean of FVM UGM. The theme raised by the 78th Anniversary of FVM UGM was “Transformation of the Veterinary Profession in Facing the Digital Era and the Development of Artificial Intelligence”.
Then the event continued with a Scientific Oration delivered by the Head of the Department of Surgery and Radiology, Dr. drh. Dhirgo Aji, M.P. with the title “Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Problems, Therapy, and Economic Impact on the Dog Owner Community in Indonesia”. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a musculoskeletal disorder that is often found in pets, especially dogs. Currently, osteoarthritis in dogs is the most common case of articular disease in Indonesia and other countries in Asia, Europe and even America. The impact of disrupting the welfare of animals suffering from OA is very clearly visible in symptoms of pain that are so severe that the animal walks lamely or is even unable to stand. (SDG 15 Life on Land)
In his speech, Dr. Dhirgo Aji explained the types of medicines used as therapy for dogs suffering from OA, as well as surgery that must be carried out if the condition gets worse. The type of medication used is Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory and surgical procedures include Total Hip Replacement and Total Knee Replacement. It is also important to note that these medical and surgical procedures require quite a bit of money. (SDG 4 Quality Education)
He also reminded owners of the importance of pet welfare. Pet owners must be physically, mentally and economically prepared to treat pets exposed to disease, especially OA, because this is a form of ensuring that animal welfare is met properly. (SDG 15 Life on Land, SDG 4 Quality Education)
Moreover, FVM UGM also gave incentives to outstanding students and their supervisors as a form of appreciation for their achievements such as academic and non-academic competitions. The 2024 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Senate Open Meeting ended with the cutting of tumpeng (Indonesian traditional dish) as a celebration of the 78th anniversary of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada. (SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 2 No Hunger)Lihat Selengkapnya
Lameness in cattle can cause significant losses if not properly addressed, as it disrupts the productivity of the animals. To tackle this issue, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Gadjah Mada University (UGM), in collaboration with the Indonesian Association of Cattle Veterinarians (IDHSI), organized a seminar and workshop titled “Addressing Lameness: Strategies for Managing Bovine Foot Problems” on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The event featured expert speakers from Massey University, New Zealand, Prof. Richard Laven, BvetMed, Ph.D., FRCVS, and Dr. Deddy Fachruddin Kurniawan, Vice Chairman of IDHSI and Founder and CEO of Dairy Pro Indonesia.
The seminar was opened by Prof. Dr. Drh. Aris Haryanto, M.Sc, Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Alumni at FKH UGM. During this occasion, Aris mentioned that a Cooperation Agreement had been signed between FKH UGM and IDHSI, expected to align with SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals. “This seminar is the first of its kind and hopefully can continue in the following years due to the great enthusiasm of the participants and the need for updates on dairy cattle,” he said. This sentiment was echoed by PDHI D.I. Yogyakarta. “We highly appreciate and are proud of this initiative, as there have not been many seminars and workshops on large animals. This is a good breakthrough expected to improve the skills of veterinarians, especially in Yogyakarta,” said Drh. Romli Ainul Kusumo, Deputy Chairman II for Public Relations and Social Media PDHI D.I. Yogyakarta.
The blended seminar, attended by around 120 veterinary practitioners from various regions and some students, saw Prof. Richard discussing the intricacies of lameness in cattle. Although he used examples of lameness cases from his country, New Zealand, these cases are highly relevant and could occur in Indonesia, providing valuable lessons on how to handle lameness cases. In the second session, Dr. Deddy Fachruddin Kurniawan presented on the technicalities of hoof trimming, including tips and tricks for handling and restraining cattle for hoof trimming. This event is expected to indirectly contribute to achieving healthier and more prosperous lives (SDG 3) and maintaining better terrestrial ecosystems (SDG 15).
Participants were enthusiastic, as evidenced by the questions posed to Prof. Richard and Dr. Deddy. These questions opened up many lameness cases among cattle farmers in Indonesia. One of the seminar participants, Drh. Keki Riza Murty, a veterinary officer at UPTD RPH and Puskeswan, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Sukoharjo Regency, explained his reasons for attending the event. Among them was a desire to learn more about handling laminitis, given the high number of unresolved laminitis cases in Sukoharjo, where farmers often choose to sell their lame cattle. “From the material presented, I learned better methods for handling laminitis that I had never used in Sukoharjo,” he said.
The seminar was followed by a workshop at the Sarono Makmur Dairy Cooperative, Cangkringan, Sleman. During the workshop, Prof. Richard and Dr. Deddy, accompanied by Drh. Sunu, a lecturer from the Department of Internal Medicine FKH UGM, and Drh. Taufiq from IDHSI, demonstrated practical techniques for handling and caring for cattle hooves affected by lameness. Workshop participants were eager to try the techniques firsthand under the guidance of the speakers. Drh. Ruly, one of the workshop participants, stated that the workshop was comprehensive, covering both the material presented and hands-on practice, providing new and very useful knowledge.
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