reaching working horses & bullocks in india’s rural and remote areas

Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA) are dedicated to caring for working animals in some of India’s most rural and remote areas. In May, they reached 110 working horses and bullocks through their mobile vet clinic. They also carried out vaccinations and deworming for 850 animals.

See how your kind donations are ensuring these animals are not forgotten.

Summary

There were 110 working animals (horses and bullocks) reached by the Mobile Veterinary Clinic during May.

A number of health conditions were treated by the veterinary team, including fevers, respiratory problems, digestive issues, wounds, infections, diarrhoea and skin diseases.

As part of the project's preventive healthcare efforts, vaccination and deworming campaigns were carried out, benefitting 850 animals.

APOWA also delivered educational sessions for farmers on preventive care, nutrition and disease recognition, reinforcing animal welfare practices.

In May, the project's helpline service offered timely veterinary advice and consultation to 29 animal owners.

They also installed 15 community-managed water troughs at key locations to support working animals during extreme summer conditions. 

Mobile Veterinary Clinic

In remote areas, our Mobile Veterinary Clinic provides critical care for working animals. Our project has been helping animal owners reach distant medical facilities, substantially alleviating suffering.

In May, 104 working animals - mostly bullocks and horses - were provided with veterinary care, while six animals received general health checks. Injuries, infections, fevers, respiratory problems, digestive issues, diarrhoea and skin problems were all treated as part of this care.

This ongoing support not only enhances the quality of life for these animals, but also allows them to stay healthy long-term.

Vaccination Drive

Last month, 850 animals were vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease as part of the pre-monsoon vaccination campaign to enhance disease prevention and protect animals’ health.

Vet Helpline Service

APOWA’s helpline service provided prompt veterinary advice to 29 animal owners in May. This enhanced communication between owners and the veterinarian, and ensured animal owners had access to veterinary support beyond regular field visits.

First Aid Intervention

A total of 43 bullocks and horses received essential first-aid treatment by trained volunteers during May. Minor health problems were addressed at an early stage, thereby preventing them from becoming more serious.

Follow-up Visits

In May, the veterinary team conducted follow-up visits for 31 horses or bullocks who had previously received treatment. The intention was to monitor their recovery and assess their overall health condition. These follow-up visits enabled the team to assess treatment effectiveness, identify any emerging health issues, and make necessary adjustments to care and treatment plans.  

The APOWA team also conducted post-vaccination follow-up visits for 53 animals to monitor their health status and assess their response to vaccination. The team carefully observed the animals for any signs of adverse reactions, and found that all vaccinated animals were healthy and showed normal recovery.  

Thank you for your dedicated, compassionate support. Together, we are providing care, relief and dignity for working animals in rural and remote areas of India.