FoVM UGM is the first university to receive a Grant for the Modern Closed House Layer from PT. Charoen Pokphand Indonesia

“Easter Special” Dog Run is a collaborative activity between the Pet Study Group (KSHK) of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada and the Dog Run Community located in Yogyakarta.

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FKH), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), is collaborating with the University of Sydney, Australia, as the lead institution in the Strengthening Veterinary Workforce in Asia-Pacific for Diseases Detection and Response (Vet-APIDDaR) project, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

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The Wildlife Study Club (KSSL), a student activity unit at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FVM UGM), organized a workshop titled “Workshop on Preparing Your Manuscript Targeting High-Impact Journals” on Saturday and Sunday, February 22–23, 2025, at Seminar Room 2, Building V4, FVH UGM.

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The first material was delivered by the Director General of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health (PKH) of the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Agung Suganda, DVM., M.Sc. regarding the Road Map for Eradication and the Current Situation of FMD in Indonesia. The Strategic Framework for a FMD-Free Indonesia 2035 is outlined in 8 pillars, including FMD vaccination, continuous observation of FMD (surveillance), strict biosecurity and restrictions on the movement of animals susceptible to FMD, preparedness and emergency response to FMD, restoration of productivity of ruminant livestock after being affected by FMD, handling the socio-economic impact of FMD, especially for people’s livestock, and coordinating with stakeholders from within and outside the country. The Ministry of Agriculture encourages the implementation of Independent Vaccination and ensures the availability and access to good quality of FMD vaccines.

Then the second speaker, Prof. Dr. AETH Wahyuni, DVM., M.Sc., a Professor from the Department of Microbiology FVM-UGM, said that Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is an infectious disease that attacks cloven hoofed animals, both livestock such as cows, goats, buffalo, sheep and pigs as well as wild animals such as deer, bison, giraffes and even elephants. FMD is caused by the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) and is not a zoonotic type because this disease is not transmitted to humans. FMD itself is a serious Transboundary Disease because it is very contagious, can spread nationally and internationally quickly and unexpectedly.

The third speaker, Dr. M. Munawaroh, DVM., MM., General Chair of the Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), explained that handling the FMD outbreak requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach by all parties. Some of the recommendations given are the restoration of affected farms, improving the skills of veterinarians and veterinary medical officers in the field. Invest in vaccine and treatment research, carry out regular vaccinations for a minimum of 5 years.

The role of Veterinary Colleges in Handling FMD was conveyed by the fourth speaker, Prof. Agung Budiyanto, DVM., MP, Ph.D. These various roles include, forming an FMD task force team (Satgas) at the university level consisting of lecturers and students, providing clinical and laboratory experts to diagnose the virus that causes FMD, providing communication and educational information (KIE) to the community, one of which is through the annual community service programs done by students, study programs, and departments.

Next, Dr. Ir. Indyah Aryani, MM, as Head of the East Java Province Livestock Service, shared experiences and steps to control FMD in East Java since 2022. Actions taken include cage-based isolation of sick livestock, lockdown in village or sub-district-based FMD infected areas, symptomatic treatment of sick livestock, temporary closure of animal markets, restrictions on livestock traffic, disinfection of cages and the environment, conditional slaughter and mass vaccination FMD. Furthermore, Retno WIdiastuti, DVM., the sixth speaker, who is the Head of the Animal Health Division at the Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Service in Gunung Kidul Regency also explained the steps taken when FMD cases occurred. She said the steps including submitting an additional budget ahead of PERBUB Amendments to the Gunungkidul Regency’s APBD, responding to livestocks’ death reports and case tracking, sampling, burying livestock carcasses, case surveillance, cross-sectoral coordination, treatment of sick livestock in the field, disinfection of cages and the environment, giving vitamins to healthy livestocks, Communication, Information and Education (KIE), animal health checks in markets, supervision of livestock traffic, and supplies of medicines and disinfectants.

From the private livestock industry, Nanang Purus, DVM, Director of Feedlot PT. Indo Prima Beef from Lampung conveyed the impact of the huge economic losses experienced by farmers if their animals were infected with FMD. The direct impact seen is a reduction in body weight, a decrease in milk production, and even death of the animal. This direct impact has a big influence on the indirect impact because it causes an increase in costs, including slaughter costs, monitoring animal traffic and quarantine measures, additional surveillance costs and livestock vaccination costs. This also results in lost income in the form of industrial disruption and losing export opportunities. Steps taken to prevent the spread of FMD include tightening the SOP for animal traffic. Starting before the animals are departed, then entering the quarantine station, to the implementation of very strict biosecurity including biosecurity for all guests and customers, vehicle biosecurity, regular spraying of disinfectant on pens and livestock equipment, and vaccination for each cow arriving. Vaccination has been proven to be effective in preventing cows from potentially contracting FMD. Feedlot cattle that are 100% vaccinated have proven to have 0 (Zero) cases since vaccination was treated.

From the perspective of ruminant practitioners, Bima Ade Rusandi, DVM as the seventh speaker said that the condition of livestock farmers is currently still in the recovery stage since the FMD occurred in 2022. In the short term, what farmers want is accelerated treatment in outbreak areas, tightening livestock traffic and animal markets, and accelerating vaccine distribution in areas where there are still lots of healthy livestock. In the medium term, breeders want to carry out comprehensive supervision of livestock traded in the market and at the trader level. Strict monitoring of healthy animals by veterinarians. In the long term, increase human resources in the livestock sector, both as breeders and officers.

The event continued with a discussion and question and answer session moderated M.Th.  Khrisdiana Putri, DVM., MP., Ph.D. From the speakers’ insight and discussion sessions, several important points that can be concluded are the need to procure vaccines according to the number of doses needed in the field (either through grant or independent schemes), optimizing the budget for handling FMD, which includes increasing the budget for vaccination, treatment, and biosecurity implementation, optimizing Communication, Information and Education (KIE) activities to the community (breeders as producers, breeders as consumers and society at large) regarding the importance of FMD, the importance of accelerating vaccination, and implementing strict biosecurity.

Apart from that, the universities need to increase the knowledge revolving FMD handling in Indonesia through collaborative research that involves more students and lecturers. Next, they need to provide a special budget for vaccinators and personal support teams in the field, and encourage the Minister of Agriculture to issue a decree stating that FMD is an epidemic so that all stakeholders can play an active role in handling FMD throughout the region.

This national seminar activity supports the values ​​of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, responsible production and consumption, life on land, and partnerships for the goals.

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The event was begun by a webinar with two keynote speakers, namely Dr. Porphutthachat Sota, D.V.M., Ph.D, and Dr. Shih Keng Loong. The first speaker, Dr. Shih Keng Loong, raised the theme of Emerging Vector-Borne Bacterial Pathogen in Oil Plantation and Leveraging Tick Cell Research for Innovations in Asia. Dr. Loong himself works in Tropical Infectious Disease Research and Education Centre (TIDREC), Universiti Malaya.

After that, the second speaker, Dr. Sota, delivered the material about “One Health Perspective in Veterinary Parasitology”. Dr. Sota herself is a veterinarian and lecturer at the School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agriculture, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand. After delivering the material, participants had the opportunity to discuss and ask questions with the speakers. This webinar and question session was hosted by Aditya Widyapramita, DVM, M.Sc., an assistant lecturer from the Reproduction department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM.

After the webinar event is over, participants are directed to register for classes via eLOK UGM. They can access materials and do the practice related to veterinary medicine from 10 esteemed Faculty of Veterinary UGM lecturers in the form of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC). Participants can read the material and do the practice wherever they are and at their own convenient time. These Short Courses can be recognized as equivalent to 135 hours/3 UGM credits. This event is a form of FVM UGM’s commitment to disseminating affordable knowledge across regions, distance and time. This event also aims to strengthen the relationships with foreign partners, and expand its network in the international arena.

The Veterinary International Online Course (VIOC) 2024 agenda is supporting some values from Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) namely, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 10 Reduced inequalities, SDG 15 Life on land and  SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals.Lihat   Selengkapnya

ational Zoology Olympic (OZON) 2024, with “Reptile Resilience: Harnessing Adaptive Abilities in A Changing World” as the theme, was successfully held. This prestigious competition for high school students all over Indonesia attracted one hundred teams.

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The first Delegation in 2024 was carried out by Kelompok Pet Animal (KEPETA) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Universitas Brawijaya on Saturday, June 1st 2024. The event included the Expert Lecture (Kuliah Pakar) about “Pet Emergency & First Aid”. The speaker was  drh. Yulinar Risky Karaman, M. Biomed who is a practicioner doctor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Universitas Brawijaya, Academic Animal Hospital.

The Expert Lecture began with a presentation by the speaker, followed by a question and answer session from the participants. In addition, Expert Lecture is also filled with group hands-on sessions that will be accompanied by an experienced committee. The committee members provided an explanation regarding how to bandage and perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) on a dummy. After the hands-on session, there was a hands-on demo for three participants. Then, it continued with a quiz that has been provided regarding the material previously presented and will receive prizes for participants with the best scores.

It is hoped that the activities of the Delegation who visited this Lecture Expert will help students understand triage for pet animals, provide first aid for animals, improve skills in handling emergencies, and answer questions that are not found in the daily lecture, especially regarding the handling of emergency diseases in pet animals.

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Aware of Issue is one of the annual work programs of the Action and Propaganda Department of BEM FKH UGM. This year, the theme is “A Pawfect Pet”. It aims to increase public

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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