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T he relationship between the veterinary statutory body, veterinary services and veterinary associations in T hailand. Parntep Ratanakorn Mahidol University, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Thailand. Veterinary Profession in Thailand.
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The relationship between the veterinary statutory body, veterinary services and veterinary associations in Thailand ParntepRatanakorn Mahidol University, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Thailand
Veterinary Profession in Thailand • 1912: first veterinary school “AssawaphatThahanbok” or “Equine Veterinarian of the Royal Thai Army” MomchaoThongtheekayuThongyai, king’s grandson
Veterinary Science in University • 1935: Luang Chai-assawarak, the first director of the Division of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University
Length of curriculum • 1912 – 1938: 4 years course • 1939 – 1956: 5 years course • 1957 – current: 6 years course
6 Accredited Faculties • Chulalongkorn University • Kasetsart University • KhonKaen University ... est. 1986 • Mahanokorn University of Technology … est. 1992 • Chiang Mai University … est. 1994 • Mahidol University … est. 1997
Veterinary Services • Department of Livestock Development (DLD), established in 1914 • Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives • Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) • Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment • Ministry of Public Health
Veterinary Affiliations • Thai Veterinary Medical Association under the Patronage of H.M. the King (TVMA) • Veterinary Practitioners Association of Thailand (VPAT) • Thai Swine Veterinary Association • Thai Poultry Veterinary Association
Veterinary Affiliations • Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarian Society of Thailand • Veterinary Cardiovascular Society of Thailand • Thai Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology Practitioners
Veterinary Statutory Body • Veterinary Council of Thailand
The relationship VSB = Regulator VS = User VA = Promotor VE = Producer VE
Role of the VSB • Professional licensing • Curriculum accreditation • Educational facility accreditation • To establish specialization
Role of the VE • DVM training • Post graduate training • Research • MSc • PhD • Specialization • Residency • Internship
Role of VS • Government sector • DLD • DNP • DDC • Etc • Private sector • Practitioners • NGO • Industries
Role of VA • Members • Public • Social