Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen University(FVM-KKU) hosted the 18^th Khon Kaen Veterinary Annual International Conference (KVAC) on the topic “Safe food & Good practice for One Health”

      Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, KKU led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kochakorn Direksin, KVAC2017 chairman in collaboration with Khon Kaen University, Department of Livestock Development, Cholangiocarsinoma Screen And Care Program (CASCAP), and Veterinary Khon Kaen University Alumni Association, had hold the 18^th Khon Kaen Veterinary Annual International Conference (KVAIC) on topic of “Safe food & Good practice for One Health” during March 30 – 31, 2017 at Avani Hotels and Resorts, Khon Kaen. At the conference, was honored given a welcome speech by Prof. Dr. Supachai Pathumnakul, Vice president for Research and Technology Transfer, Khon Kaen University. After that Dr. Silthum Wara-Aswapati, General Director of Regional Livestock 4, Khon Kaen gave the opening speech for the conference.
     This conference was aimed to present about knowledge and modern technical technology, exchange opinions on matters affecting human and animal health. It also focuses on the cooperation of various in the ASEAN countries that have been set up joint activities in various fields. The goal is for all countries to cooperate and coordinate One Health, to exchange technology, especially knowledge and communication. It is also very necessary to control and prevent the disease and enhance the health of the population of the region. Modifications in one side of a party may affect one another's health. In addition, the holistic understanding of human and animal health is very important to support mutual well-being. It was also a platform for FVM-KKU alumni to present their academic works in the field of veterinary science and health science. The idea to focused on One Health is a revolutionary concept that faculty has proceeded continuously. There was oral and poster presentations from FVM-KKU graduate students and alumni. More than 700 participants both Thai and Overseas were joined the conference.