The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine KKU led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kochakorn Direksin, KVAIC Chairman in collaboration with Khon Kaen University, Department of Livestock Development, Cholangiocarcinoma Screen And Care Program (CASCAP), Technology Research Group to Prevent Disease in Livestock and Veterinary Alumni Association Khon Kaen University, had held the 17th Khon Kaen Veterinary Annual International Conference (KVAIC) “Veterinary Practice towards One-Health” during March 24th-25th , 2016 at Centara Hotel, Khon Kaen. At the conference, the honored guest was given a welcome speech by Dr. Ayut Harintranon, Director General of the Department of Livestock Development. After that, Prof. Dr. Supachai Pathumnakul, Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer, Khon Kaen University gave the opening speech for the conference.  

    The conference was aimed to provide information, knowledge and modern academic technology and exchange opinions that are affecting the health of people and animals. Creating a network of co-operation between academic institutions, organizations, it was also a platform for Veterinary KKU Alumni to present their academic works in the field of veterinary science and health science. The idea focused on One Health is a revolutionary concept that the faculty has proceeded continuously. There was oral and poster presentations from VM-KKU graduate students and alumni. More than 500 participants from both Thailand and Overseas had joined the conference.

KKU sign MOU with the University of Georgia, USA

    Dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chuchat Kamellerd, and Associated Dean for Research and International Affairs, Assit. Prof. Dr. Kochakorn Direksin, joined the KKU team for MOU signing at the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA, on the 20-25^th of April, 2016.  University of Georgia (UGA) is the 257^th of worlds ranking university.

    The KKU team led by the President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittichai Triratanasirichai and Vices President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nawarat Wara-aswapati Charoen.  The MOU arrangement was initiated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Monchai Duangjinda and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Virote Pattarajinda, the very proud UGA alumni. 

 KKU Team members are as the following:

1.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittichai Triratanasirichai; President

2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nawarat Wara-aswapati Charoen; Vice President for International Affairs

3.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Monchai Duangjinda; Dean, Faculty of Agriculture

4.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Virote Pattarajinda; Associate Dean for Research and International Affairs, Faculty of Agriculture

5.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pornthap Thanonkeo; Dean, Faculty of Food Science Technology

6.Asst. Prof. Dr. Preekamol Klanrit; Assoc. Dean for Academic and International Affairs, Food Science Technology

7.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chuchat Kamollerd; Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

8. Assist. Prof. Dr. Kochakorn Direksin; Associate Dean for Research and International Affairs, Veterinary Medicine

We would like to thank to Dr.Amrit Bart, Assistant Dean and Director of Global Programs, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences (CAES), University of Georgia and Mrs. Victoria Collins McMaken, Associate Director of Global Programs, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, for the visiting program arrangement. 

 1.     APRIL 20^TH, 2016

Arrived to Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport and took the “Bulldog Limo” for transportation to the UGA Athens Campus (1.5 hours by car).

Checked in and met Dr. Amrit Bart at the UGA Hotel, 1197 South Lumpkin Street Athens, GA 30602

2.     APRIL 21^ST, 2016

 Office of International Education (OIE) Meeting, the OIE Main Conference Room Fellow discussion, Important UGA staff included;

·       Noel Fallows, Associate Provost for International Affairs

·       Brian Watkins, Director, International Partnerships

·       Robert Derrick, International Partnerships Coordinator

·       Kornelia Probst Mackowiak, Int’l Relations & Protocol Coordinator

Public Service and Outreach Meeting, at Treanor House

·       Jennifer Frum, Vice President for Public Service and Outreach

Georgia Center for Continuing Education Meeting, Craige Boardroom, 2nd floor, Georgia Center

1.      1.Steve Dempsey, Associate VP for Public Service and Outreach and Interim Director, Georgia Center for Continuing Education

2.      2.Denise Logan, Department Head, Georgia Center Professional andPersonal Development

            3.     APRIL 22^nd, 2016

             CAES Meeting, 103 Conner Hall

·       Sam Pardue, Dean and Director, CAES

Food Science and Technology Department Meeting, od Science Building

·       Rakesh Singh, Prof. and Dept. Head, Food Science & Technology

Signing Ceremony and Meeting with UGA President, Administration Building, Peabody Boardroom

·       Jere Morehead, President

College of Veterinary Medicine Meeting, Room B, Veterinary Medical Center

·       Harry Dickerson, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs

Animal & Dairy Science Meeting and Tour, Dan Daniel Conference Room

·       Keith Bertrand, Professor and Dept. Head, Animal & Dairy Science

·       Alex Stelzleni, Associate Professor, Animal & Dairy Science

·       Steve Stice, Professor, Director of Regenerative Bioscience Center

4.            4. FUTURE COOPERATION BETWEEN KKU AND UGA

·       KKU will organize a joint international symposium of 3 faculties and professors of UGA will be the speakers.

·       UGA is willing to accept graduate students from KKU.  (decision based on the UGA standard qualification)

·       Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, KKU will set the clinical trials on bone and spinal cord injuries with fellows of UGA

o   Dr. Lohitash Karumbaiah –his work is using biomaterials for spinal cord repair in dogs.  Dr. Karumbaiah would be happy to collaborate with our faculty in the future. 

    The faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen University (VM-KKU), welcomed Miss Maria Rademacher, fourth year student from Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Leipzig, Germany, to attended the internship related to Clinical Practice in Small Animal Castration at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen University during March 23rd – April 23rd, 2016. During her internship, VM-KKU students, staffs and lecturers of the faculty gave her a warm welcome and also gave her opportunities in learning the professional skills.
 

     On March 17^th, 2016 at 1.30 pm, At Pichet Luangthongkham Building, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon kaen University (VM-KKU), led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanit Chukamhom, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs welcomed and also presents the faculty souvenir of appreciation to 4 teachers and 16 students from Faculty of Veterinary Science, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Japan (NVLU) under the 2016 study tour which is the annual joint program between two institutions. During the visit, faculty’s executive board accompanied NVLU group to visit VM-KKU laboratories, Animal teaching Hospital and faculty’s Department.
    On March 18^th, 2016, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Sompoch Weerakul, lecturer from Department of Medicine, led the NVLU delegations to visit the King Cobra (Khok Sa-nga) Village, Nam Phong District, Khon Kaen and also visit Khon Kaen Zoo at Kao Saun Kwang District, Khon kaen. In the late of night, at 7.00 pm, the farewell party was held at Khon Kaen hotel. Assoc. Prof. Chuchat Kamollerd Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine gave a welcome speech for a farewell party and expressed the appreciation to the NVLU for decade kindness collaboration. During the party, there were some of cultural performances from both institutions.
 

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen University warmly welcomed administrators from Tottori University, Japan

     In the morning session on 7^th March, 2016 at 9.00 am. Assoc. Prof. Chuchat Kamollerd, Dean of The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Khon Kaen Unviersity (VM-KKU) along with Faculty’s Executive Board warmly welcomed Prof. Dr. Hiroichi Ozaki and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tatsufumi Usui, administrators from faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University, Japan. This meeting was held at 5^th Floor, Dean Office, Pichet Luangthongkam Building, VM-KKU. This visit focused on academic collaboration and joint research between the two institutions, especially to facilitate research and staff exchange in the future. This is the second time delegate visit VMKKU from Tottori’s University first delegation visited us in August, 2015. During their visit, the VM-KKU’s administrators accompanied the Tottori’s delegates to visit the Faculty’s laboratories, Animal Teaching Hospital, and class teaching observations. Furthermore, they also got a chance to visit the Khon Kaen Insemination Center, Northeastern Laboratory Animal Center KKU, and also visited Village Dairy farm in Khon Kaen area.    
 

    On December 28th, 2015, 9.00 am. led by Assoc. Prof. Chuchart Kamollerd, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen University (VM-KKU) along with the Faculty administrations warmly welcomed Dr. Jiang Sha, a lecturer of Department of Surgery, College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, China (SWU). Dr. Jiang Sha was scheduled by VM-KKU lecturers to get practice and work in a surgery unit and Animal Hospital Management at Department of Surgery and Theriogenology and VM-KKU Vet Teaching Hospital. This visit was under the staff exchange cooperation agreement (MOU) between VM-KKU and SWU during the period from December 28th, 2015 - January 31, 2016.
    After complete the welcome session, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fanan Suksawat Assistant Dean for International Relation Affairs,  accompanied the delegation from SWU to observed at hospital central laboratories and other part of VM-KKU Vet Teaching Hospital. 

    Khon Kaen Univesity (KKU) and Khon Kaen province joined to organized the Sithan Festival during November 23^rd – 25^th, 2015 at Sithan Lake, Khon Kaen University. This year KKU arranged the festival with the concept "Boon Somma Bucha Nam" which mean water worship. At the event, there were many surprisingly activities to promote Thai culture including a photo contest, Northeastern folk cultural performances, in addition,  and free concert by Nok Air and Local folk performances, especially Miss Noppamas contest. Loy Krathong tradition is held to pay respects to the River Goddess and to give thanks to the water for its usefulness and sustenance.
    Faculty of Veterinary Medicine together with  Veterinary Student Union joined the parade. Moreover,
Miss Pareeyaporn Pomjaksin, 2^nd year student as faculty’s representative won second runner-up, Miss Noppamas contest.

     On October 5^th, 2015, Assoc.Prof. Chuchart Kamollerd, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine warmly welcomed 2 exchange students, Mr. Pranab Paul and Mr. Sonnet Podder from Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), Bangladesh. This is the first exchange program between faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen University and Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh. The Bangladesh students are going to attend short course training in companion and large animal clinics during October 5^th – 20^th, 2015.  During the visit, they will have an opportunity to observe and practice at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, work on a field trip and learn Thai culture.   

     On October 5^th, 2015, Assoc.Prof. Chuchart Kamollerd Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and  Asst. Prof. Dr. Kochakorn Direksin, Associate Dean for Research and Academic Services warmly welcomed 2 veterinary students, Mr. David Karlsson and Miss Matilda Halje from Swedish University of Agricultural Science, Sweden. The purpose of this visit was to do the research project entitled “Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in small and medium sized swine farms in Thailand using Escherichia coli as indicator bacteria” under academic cooperation agreement (MOU) between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen University and Swedish University of Agricultural Science. This research project was under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Jatesada Jiwakanon, a lecturer in Department of Veterinary Medicine, VM-KKU. The Swedish students will take a period of 1 month and 3 weeks to complete their research (September 1^st – October 21^st, 2015).

    Asst. Prof. Dr. Ranee Singh, lecturer in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen University (VM-KKU), has received Fullbright-Thai Visiting Scholar Program (TVS) to visit the Tufts University – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, USA. Dr. Singh will work on the research in the topic of “Role of somatostatin in the regulation of insulin secretion in the hyperinsulinemic state in humans, cats and horses”. This visit is from August 28^th, 2015 – March 15^th, 2016. The delegation from VM-KKU will obtain benefits in teaching and doing research. Tufts University was one of the best well-known University in The world.

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine holds Wai Khru Ceremony 2015

    On Thursday, September 3^rd, 2015 at Prachak Puapermpoolsiri conference room, Pichet Lhueangthonkam Building, The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen Univesrity held  Wai  Khru ceremony 2015. Wai Khru ceremony was held for the students to express their gratitude, respect and remembrance to their teachers. In this ceremony, all student brought bunch of flowers to their teacher and also salute the teachers to get healthy, and teachers return blessing the students to get successful in their education and working life as well as good health. Besides, there was activity that students sing the poem to praise for the teachers “Phra Kun The Sam” song . There were also awards for the students who had outstanding academic result for whole academic year 2014 and who had outstanding activities result. At the end of ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Chuchart Kamollerd, Dean of The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine gave speech to students, faculty lecturers and special guest who are attended the ceremony and then they took a group photo together.