The Summer Course “Enhancing Student Competencies in Tropical Health Dairy Management” is designed to equip veterinary students with a comprehensive understanding of dairy cattle management in tropical regions. Organized by the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (SKHB), IPB University, this program provides both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in managing dairy cattle health, reproduction, and nutrition.

Given the critical role of the dairy sector in food security and the economy, this program addresses key challenges such as infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, nutritional management, and reproductive efficiency. Participants will gain in-depth insights into disease prevention and treatment, artificial insemination techniques, pregnancy management, and optimal feeding strategies tailored for tropical climates.

The course combines lectures with field visits to dairy farms, allowing participants to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and engage with farmers and industry professionals. Open to veterinary and related disciplines, this program aims to develop skilled professionals capable of improving dairy productivity and sustainability in tropical regions.

Key Topics & Speakers
•  Introduction to IPB University and Summer Course Program – Drh. Amrozi, PhD (Dean of SKHB IPB)
•  Basic Knowledge of Dairy Cattle in Tropical Countries – Prof. Drh. Ni Wayan Kurniani Karja, MP., PhD
•  Best Practices in Dairy Cattle Management – Drh. Deddy F. Kurniawan (Dairy Pro)
•  Nutrition of Dairy Cattle in Tropical Regions – Prof. Dr. sc. ETH. Anuraga Jayanegara, SPt., MSc
•  Genetic Diversity of Cattle in Asia-Pacific – Dr. Rasmus Heller
•  Dairy Cattle Diseases (Infectious Diseases) – Dr. Michal Trela
•  Dairy Cattle Diseases (Degenerative & Metabolic Diseases in the Tropics) – Dr. Rozaihan Mansor
•  Update on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Its Impact on Dairy Cattle – Prof. Taniguchi Masayasu
•  Impact of Reproductive Disorders on Dairy Cattle Health & Production – Prof. Richard Laven
•  Artificial Reproduction Technology in Dairy Cattle – Prof. Drh. Bambang Purwantara, MSc, PhD
•  Animal Welfare in Dairy Cattle – Drh. Istianah Maryam Jamilah, MSc
•  Zoonotic Diseases in Dairy Cattle – Dr. Olga Witkowska-Pilaszewicz

Partners

•  Warsaw University of Life Sciences (Poland)
•  Massey University(New Zealand)
•  Yamaguchi University (Japan)
•  University of Copenhagen (Denmark)
•  Universiti Putra Malaysia (Malaysia)
•  KPSBU Lembang Bandung
•  Dairy Pro