Veterinary Care, Education & Water Troughs Improve Welfare for Working Animals in India
Animal Aid Abroad (AAA), together with our partner Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA), is transforming the welfare of working horses and bullocks in rural India. In April, APOWA’s mobile clinics treated 102 animals, vaccinated 353, trained 31 owners, and installed 15 community water troughs — combining immediate relief with long‑term change.
Mobile Veterinary Clinics Deliver Essential Care
APOWA’s mobile teams reached villages directly, reducing the need to transport sick or injured animals. Treatments included:
Wound care and pain relief
Vaccinations and deworming
Routine health checks for horses and bullocks
A total of 95 animals received treatment, while 7 underwent routine examinations to prevent future health issues.
Vaccination Drive Strengthens Disease Prevention
In April, 353 animals were vaccinated against common diseases, reducing mortality and improving resilience among working bullocks and horses. Follow‑up visits confirmed strong recovery and no adverse reactions.
Helpline & Community First Aid
24 owners received veterinary guidance via APOWA’s helpline, ensuring continuity of care beyond field visits.
35 animals benefited from first aid provided by trained community volunteers, proving the effectiveness of grassroots interventions.
Owner Training Workshops
A workshop for 31 owners promoted humane handling, better husbandry, and scientific approaches to care. Key topics included:
Preventing heat stress during summer
Importance of shelter and balanced feeding
Ensuring hydration and timely veterinary support
To combat water scarcity, 15 community water troughs were installed at common congregation points, providing clean drinking water and reducing heat‑related stress.
Global Impact Made Possible by You
Every treatment, vaccination, and water trough is powered by your generosity. Together, AAA and APOWA are turning burden into care and proving that local partnerships are the key to global change — ensuring healthier, more dignified lives for India’s working animals.