The University of Gondar Celebrated the 1st anniversary of the SPANA Project by Offering Preventive Treatment to Cattle
The University of Gondar’s SPANA (SPANA: Society for Protection of Animals Abroad/Mobile Clinic) project – is one of the forward-thinking projects operated by the university’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences. The project is financed by an international humanitarian organization based in England (UK).
The Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Dr. Shimelish Dangachew, the representatives of the project, and the project coordinator, Dr. Nesibu Tilahun, the Director of the Ethiopian SPANA project, Mr. Tefera Abebe, Dabat district government representative and the owners of cattle were all present during the event.
The SPANA Project celebrated its 100th anniversary internationally and the first anniversary of its cooperation with the University of Gondar on March 24, 2023, by providing early medical services to Gamma cattle and providing various trainings to relevant parties in the field. More than 300 Gamma cattle were given preventive treatment services against multiple diseases.
The coordinator informed the guests of the work being done and the attention it was getting from the university’s side.
“The SPANA project is one of a kind and we are continually being helped by the great support from senior management of our university, led by the Research and Technology Transfer vice president’s office,” shared Dr. Nesibu Tilahun.
The information received from the coordinator also indicates that the college’s veterinary clinics and veterinary and health skill development centers were also visited by guests. Dr. Nasibu also shared that the guests expressed their satisfaction with the reception and the overall program and promised to strengthen their relationship with the university.
In and around the city of Gondar animals that are of grave importance to our daily lives, especially Gamma cattle, are usually seen wandering from street to street, suffering from diseases. According to the Research and Technology Transfer vice president, this needs to change.
“We appreciate the work done by the SPANA project in collaboration with the University of Gondar to protect the safety of these animals,” shared Dr. Binaym, “however we also need to provide the necessary treatment moving forward, but I am hopeful that such projects will make a sizable difference in this respect.”
