Alabama A&M University has secured a $63,000 Cochran Fellowship Grant from the US Department of Agriculture, a significant step toward international agricultural cooperation. This funding will support specialized training for veterinarians and agricultural specialists from Bosnia and Herzegovina to address critical issues in the livestock sector.
Recently, six veterinarians from Bosnia-Herzegovina participated a two-week comprehensive training program AAMU Animal Science Specialist Felix W. Samuel is in charge. The Cochran Fellowship Program aims to advance global agricultural practices by providing short-term training opportunities to professionals from middle-income countries.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s livestock industry faces significant obstacles, including limited access to veterinary education, outdated diagnostic tools, and gaps in the implementation of effective animal health practices. These problems resulted in the spread of zoonotic and endemic diseases, hampered productivity and led to trade restrictions. training program organized by TOMORROW directly targets these issues with a focus on equipping local veterinarians with the necessary skills to improve animal health management and disease control.
Key achievements of the program include:
– Improved knowledge and skills among participating veterinarians.
– Improved practices in animal health management.
– Strengthened veterinary services within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
– Increased economic and public health outcomes.
– International capacity building.
This initiative emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in solving urgent animal health problems. By empowering veterinarians with cutting-edge expertise, AAMU contributes to the immediate improvement of animal health practices and supports long-term growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s veterinary and agricultural sectors. Alabama A&M University is proud of its commitment to promoting global agricultural practices and exemplifies its commitment to mutual advancement, benefiting the United States and its international partners.
