horses & bullocks in rural india receive essential veterinary care

With your generous donations, Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA) in India provided essential veterinary care for 101 working animals like horses and bullocks during January.

See their latest update below:

Summary

Animal Aid Abroad supported our veterinary mobile clinic, which successfully reached 101 working animals in January. Care provided included routine check-ups, vaccinations and treatments for common ailments and injuries.

Additionally, the clinic provided education for animal owners on proper care and nutrition to improve the health of their animals.

The project’s helpline service provided 22 animal owners with timely veterinary advice, ensuring continuing care beyond on-site visits.

Mobile Vet Clinic

A total of 101 animals, mainly horses and bullocks, were treated for a range of health issues including fever, respiratory and digestive ailments, wounds, infections, skin conditions, diarrhoea and malnutrition.

These animals were provided with medical care, including antibiotics, wound dressings, and nutritional support, to aid their recovery.  

veterinary Helpline

During January, 22 animal owners benefited from timely veterinary guidance through APOWA’s helpline. This service strengthened communication between animal owners and the veterinary team, enabling prompt professional support, encouraging preventive care and ensuring continued access to veterinary assistance beyond routine field visits.

First Aid

First-aid services were provided to 48 bullocks and horses last month, promptly reducing pain and complications. This timely intervention not only alleviated their immediate suffering but also prevented long-term health issues.

Education and Workshops

As part of APOWA’s education program, 32 animal owners participated in training aimed at strengthening their knowledge of animal welfare, health and husbandry. In addition to emphasising humane, science-based care, the session discouraged harmful traditional practices and promote the five freedoms of animal welfare.

Follow-up Care

Last month, the veterinary team carried out follow-up visits for 29 animals who had received prior treatment, with the aim of reviewing their recovery and overall health status.

These visits were completed for horses and bullocks treated for conditions such as fever, digestive disorders, lameness, eye and skin infections, wounds, colds, coughs, throat infections and internal parasitic infestations.

These visits helped to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments, identify emerging health issues, and adjust care plans where required. The team also collected feedback from animal owners on the services provided to understand gaps and areas for improvement.  

Thanks to your ongoing support, APOWA can continue providing essential care for horses and bullocks in their region of India.