Animal Development Activities

The Mae Fa Luang Foundation has sent four local residents from the project area to participate in training courses on animal care and veterinary practices at the Phu Pan Development Education Center in Sakon Nakhon Province. The aim of this training is to equip the participants with skills to take care of the health of animals in the project area, with the objective of reducing animal mortality rates. This, in turn, helps to decrease expenses, create additional income, and increase assets for the community. Furthermore, the training lays the groundwork for future animal development initiatives in the area.

After the four volunteer animal caregivers received training in basic animal health care, the project established the Animal Medicine Fund. This fund provides the project’s veterinary team with high-quality medicines and the necessary equipment to provide continuous healthcare services for animals in various villages. The team offers vaccinations and treatment for sick animals in the area, collecting service fees from the animal owners and accumulating the funds for future medication purchases. The project also provides guidance on proper animal care and improving animal living conditions. So far, the project has provided animal healthcare services to a total of 2,330 animals.

The provision of animal healthcare services throughout the year has led to a significant reduction in animal mortality rates across all types of animals. Moreover, the initiative has raised awareness among the villagers about the importance of caring for their livestock. As a result, the cost of animal losses in 2561 decreased from 4,965,754 baht in 2017 to 3,015,990 baht, representing a decrease of 39 percent.