Mobile Clinic Brings Care and Compassion to 94 Animals in India

 

Thanks to the incredible support of our generous donors, APOWA’s team brought essential care to 94 working animals this month through their mobile veterinary clinic. 

Horses and oxen who support their communities received the help they needed - vaccinations to protect them, treatments to heal their wounds and check-ups to ensure their well-being.

In addition to improving the well-being of the working animals, this project also supports the livelihoods of their owners, many of whom struggle to afford veterinary care.

Here are some highlights from this month:

  • Vaccination Drive: A total of 309 animals were vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Black Quarter (HSBQ).

  • Veterinary Helpline: The helpline desk service provided advice and assistance to 31 animal owners, offering instant remedies and expert guidance on animal care.

  • Training Workshops: 64 animal owners participated in training sessions on proper feeding, disease prevention, housing, and ethical animal care practices, helping them adopt more humane and effective methods.

  • First Aid Kits in Action: Community members trained as Working Animal Champions provided first aid to 57 bullocks, easing pain and offering immediate relief.

Additionally, the team conducted follow-up visits for previously treated animals, ensuring they were recovering well and addressing any new concerns. They also encouraged owners to maintain clean, safe shelters and provide fresh drinking water for their animals.

APOWA’s efforts go beyond medical care—they inspire compassion and foster healthier relationships between animals and their communities.

Treatment Report - November 2024

Places of Treatment and Animal Conditions:

  • Cuttack

    • Weakness caused by neuritis and debility (treated at a planned clinic).

    • Tack-related wounds due to brushing against wooden cart panels (2 cases, treated at a planned clinic).

    • Eye infection and tearing caused by worm infection and allergies (treated at a planned clinic after receiving a call).

    • Viral fever (not treated at a planned clinic despite receiving a call).

  • Patia

    • Stomach infection and colic pain caused by food poisoning (treated at a planned clinic after receiving a call).

  • Nilagiri

    • Cold, cough, and fever caused by viral infections due to winter (3 cases, two treated at planned clinics after calls, one treated without a call).

    • Nosing, cold, and cough due to winter season (treated at a planned clinic after receiving a call).

    • Stomach infection and colic pain caused by food poisoning (2 cases, one treated at a planned clinic after a call, the other treated without a call).

    • Septic wounds on legs caused by Lumpy Skin Disease (2 cases, one treated without a call, the other not treated at a planned clinic despite receiving a call).

Key Figures:

  • Total Calls Received: 8

  • Cases Treated at Planned Clinic Locations: 8

  • Cases Treated Without a Call: 3

  • Common Illnesses and Causes:

    • Viral infections (fever, cold, and cough) due to seasonal changes.

    • Stomach infections and colic pain due to food poisoning.

    • Tack-related wounds from carts during transport.

    • Eye infections caused by allergies and worms.

    • Septic wounds linked to Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD).

Our supporters make all this amazing work possible, giving animals relief from pain and also the care and compassion throughout their working lives. Thank you for standing with us to improve their well-being, one animal at a time!

 
Ellie Herodes