The OIE (World Organization for Animal Health) has recently designated Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development in collaboration with the Veterinary Pubic Health Centre for Asia Pacific, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, as a new OIE Collaborating Centre for Veterinary Services Capacity Building in Thailand that aims to be a center for developing and increasing capacity of veterinarian in country and international level. 

     

      The opening ceremony of the OIE Collaborating Centre had the honor from Dr. Ayuth Harintaranon, Director-General of Department of Livestock Development and Prof. Dr. Pairote Wiriyacharee, vice president for administration and human resource management, Chiang Mai University to open the new OIE Collaborating Centre for Veterinary Services Capacity Building at Chiang Mai University on 18th August 2016. It is appreciated to have great participation from all honorary guests to witness the collaboration between Department of Livestock Development and Chiang Mai University. By working professionally together, this is a significant start for benefiting and reinforcing veterinary services in Thailand and regional countries.