VETERINARY MEDICINE VETERINARY MEDICINE VETERINARY MEDICINE VETERINARY MEDICINE IN AFGHANISTANIN AFGHANISTANIN AFGHANISTANIN AFGHANISTAN

Dr. Nasrin StanikzaiDr. Nasrin StanikzaiKabul UniversityKabul UniversityKabul UniversityKabul University

WELCOMEWELCOME TO TO AFGHANISTANAFGHANISTANAFGHANISTANAFGHANISTAN

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AFGHANISTANAFGHANISTAN

Topography of AfghanistanTopography of Afghanistan

Afghanistan which translate as Afghanistan which translate as l dl d f Af hf Af hlandland of Afghansof Afghans

Nationality AfghanNationality AfghanCurrency AfghaniR li iReligion MuslimPopulation 31,056,997 pLanguage Pashtoo and Dari or Farsi Cli tClimate Dry (cold winter and hot

summer)

Islamic Republic of AfghanistanIslamic Republic of Afghanistan

KabulKabulKabulKabul

Heart Mosque

Shrine of Baba Saab in Kandahar

MazarMazar--ii--sharifsharifMazarMazar ii sharifsharif

Women national dressWomen national dressWomen national dressWomen national dress

Local Dress of Ancient KabulLocal Dress of Ancient KabulLocal Dress of Ancient KabulLocal Dress of Ancient Kabul

Local Dress of HeratLocal Dress of HeratLocal Dress of HeratLocal Dress of Herat

Local Dress of KandaharLocal Dress of KandaharLocal Dress of KandaharLocal Dress of Kandahar

Local Dress of GazniLocal Dress of GazniLocal Dress of GazniLocal Dress of Gazni

Local Dress of MangalLocal Dress of MangalLocal Dress of MangalLocal Dress of Mangal

Local Dress of HazarajatLocal Dress of HazarajatLocal Dress of HazarajatLocal Dress of Hazarajat

Local Dress of BamyanLocal Dress of BamyanLocal Dress of BamyanLocal Dress of Bamyan

Local Dress of BadakhshanLocal Dress of BadakhshanLocal Dress of BadakhshanLocal Dress of Badakhshan

Kuchi DressKuchi DressKuchi DressKuchi Dress

Men National DressMen National DressMen National DressMen National Dress

Men National DressMen National DressMen National DressMen National Dress

Local Dress of Kabul andLocal Dress of Kabul andMazarMazar--ii--SharifSharif

ATTANATTANATTANATTAN

ATTANATTANATTANATTAN

Traditional Afghan Dance(AttanTraditional Afghan Dance(Attan))Traditional Afghan Dance(AttanTraditional Afghan Dance(Attan))

Traditional Afghan Traditional Afghan dance(Attan)dance(Attan)

Popular Afghan MusicPopular Afghan MusicInstrumentInstrument

K b dK b dKeyboardKeyboardDrumDrumDrumDrumRobabRobabTumborTumborT lT lTulaTula

KeyboardKeyboardKeyboardKeyboard

DrumDrumDrumDrum

DrumDrumDrumDrum

Robab and TulaRobab and TulaRobab and TulaRobab and Tula

W H d C ftW H d C ftWomen Hand Craft Women Hand Craft in Afghanistanin Afghanistanin Afghanistanin Afghanistan

ExportExportExportExportFresh fruit Precious StoneDry fruitNutW l

Precious StoneLapis lazuliEmerald (highly)

WoolKarakol skinSheepskin

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SheepskinCarpet

Agricuture and Animal Agricuture and Animal productionproduction

Wheat MeatWheatCerealFruits

MeatDiaryKarakol skinFruits

NutsVegtable

Karakol skinSheepskinWoolVegtable

Cotton woolWool

Bakery of Uzbeki BreadBakery of Uzbeki BreadBakery of Uzbeki BreadBakery of Uzbeki Bread

Bakery of Flat BreadBakery of Flat BreadBakery of Flat BreadBakery of Flat Bread

Palau is popular dish in AFGPalau is popular dish in AFGPalau is popular dish in AFGPalau is popular dish in AFG

Buzkashi is an ancient game playedBuzkashi is an ancient game playedBuzkashi is an ancient game played Buzkashi is an ancient game played using horses in Afghanistanusing horses in Afghanistan

BuzkashiBuzkashi

History of Veterinary Medicine in History of Veterinary Medicine in Af h iAf h iAfghanistanAfghanistan

In Afghanistan itIn Afghanistan it has been traditional to use horse as a mode of transportation.

The horse has b d d ibeen used during war times as wellwell.

History of Veterinary Medicine in Afghanistan contd.History of Veterinary Medicine in Afghanistan contd.

In 1919 because of the war with England, many g , yhorses suffered injuries. At this time Afghanistan did not have veterinarians. Due to a lack of treatment, injured horses died. This resulted in a shortage of horses. The government sent some army students se so e a y s ude sto Turkey for veterinary education.

History of Veterinary Medicine in Afghanistan contd.History of Veterinary Medicine in Afghanistan contd.

In 1961, one of those In 1961, one of those army veterinarians army veterinarians yywent to the went to the President. After President. After discussion, our discussion, our President agreed to President agreed to establish a establish a Veterinary College in Veterinary College in K b l Thi llK b l Thi llKabul. This college Kabul. This college is the primary is the primary veterinary institutionveterinary institutionveterinary institution veterinary institution in Afghanistan.in Afghanistan.

Veterinary College in KabulVeterinary College in KabulI d iI d iIntroductionIntroduction

Dean’s officeAdministration LibraryyDepartments

5 Laboratories

22ClClassrooms

5 large5 small5 small

Veterinary College in Kabul Veterinary College in Kabul I d i dI d i d

Departments (5)Departments (5)Introduction contd.Introduction contd.

Departments (5)Departments (5)Each department consist of two offices

Pre clinic DepartmentPre-clinic DepartmentPara-clinic DepartmentCli i l D t tClinical DepartmentAnimal Science DepartmentFood Safety & Technology

Department

Curriculum of Veterinary Curriculum of Veterinary C ll i K b lC ll i K b lCollege in KabulCollege in Kabul

EntranceEntrance#1

Entrance Entrance ExaminationExamination

Curriculum of Veterinary College in Curriculum of Veterinary College in Kabul contdKabul contdKabul contd.Kabul contd.

Five year programFirst yearFirst year – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology & Medical TerminologySecond yearSecond year – Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry ,Histology ,Microbiology, y gy gyGenetics & Breeding.Third yearThird year – Animal Nutrition, Parasitology,Third yearThird year Animal Nutrition, Parasitology, Pathology, Bacteriology, Virology, Pathophysiology & Animal HygienePathophysiology & Animal Hygiene

Curriculum of Veterinary College in Curriculum of Veterinary College in Kabul contdKabul contd

Fourth YearFourth Year – Poultry disease,

Kabul contd.Kabul contd.

y ,Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Clinical Diagnosis, Food Technology, Internal Medicine, Surgery & Gynecology.Fifth yearFifth year – Epidemiology, Internal

S GMedicine, Surgery, Gynecology, Food Safety & Food Analysis.I h l f h d dI h l f h d dIn the last year of the study, students In the last year of the study, students give a seminar on a topic of their give a seminar on a topic of their choicechoicechoice.choice.

LaboratoriesLaboratories -- 2222Laboratories Laboratories 22 22

Functional LaboratoriesFunctional Laboratories AnatomyBi h iBiochemistryFood AnalysisNutritionBacteriologyBacteriology

Biochemistry LaboratoryBiochemistry Laboratoryy yy y

Clinical Training in 4Clinical Training in 4thth & 5& 5ththYear of the Vet CurriculumYear of the Vet CurriculumYear of the Vet CurriculumYear of the Vet Curriculum

Clinical ActivitiesClinical Activities

Large AnimalLarge AnimalSurgeryg yGynecologyInternal MedicineInternal Medicine

Small AnimalSmall AnimalSSurgeryGeneral Examination

Clinical Exam Clinical Exam –– Internal MedicineInternal Medicine

Clinical Exam Clinical Exam –– OrthopedicsOrthopedics

Clinical Exam Clinical Exam –– Parasitic InfectionParasitic Infection

Clinical ExamClinical Exam ––Clinical Exam Clinical Exam ––GynecologyGynecology

Small Animal Surgery RoomSmall Animal Surgery Room

Employment Agencies in Employment Agencies in AfghanistanAfghanistan

Ministry of AgricultureMinistry of AgricultureMinistry of AgricultureMinistry of AgricultureVeterinary Department

Ministry of HealthMinistry of HealthFood Inspection DepartmentFood Inspection Department

City OfficeCity OfficeRegulate butchery & sale of animal products in the local marketp

Quarantine Department at the AirportQuarantine Department at the Airport

Employment Agencies in Employment Agencies in Afghanistan contdAfghanistan contd

Ministry of CommerceMinistry of Commerce

Afghanistan contd.Afghanistan contd.Ministry of CommerceMinistry of Commerce

Import & export of animal productsUnited Nations United Nations -- Food & Agriculture Food & Agriculture

OrganizationOrganizationggDutch Committee for AfghanistanDutch Committee for AfghanistanF h C ittF h C ittFrench CommitteeFrench Committee

Vaccine production & vaccine pcontrol department

Employment Agencies in Employment Agencies in Afghanistan contd.Afghanistan contd.

Poultry Project of ICRCPoultry Project of ICRCOth N ti l V t i P j tOth N ti l V t i P j tOther National Veterinary ProjectsOther National Veterinary Projects

Cattle, Sheep, Goat, p,Private ClinicsPrivate Clinics

Members of Dutch Committee for AFGMembers of Dutch Committee for AFG

Paravet Students in Paravet Students in DCA CommitteeDCA CommitteeDCA CommitteeDCA Committee

Graduation Ceremony of the Graduation Ceremony of the Paravet ProgramParavet ProgramParavet ProgramParavet Program

Effects of war on the Veterinary Effects of war on the Veterinary Services in AfghanistanServices in AfghanistanServices in AfghanistanServices in Afghanistan

Shortage of VeterinariansShortage of VeterinariansShortage of FundsShortage of Veterinary Drugs and VaccinesShortage of Veterinary Drugs and VaccinesOpen borders – easy spread of diseasesClosure of Clinics in VillagesClosure of Clinics in VillagesClosure of Veterinary SchoolDestruction of Animal Diagnostic Labs &Destruction of Animal Diagnostic Labs & Research Institutes

1993 1993 -- Ruins of Vet Clinic in KabulRuins of Vet Clinic in Kabul

19931993 Ruins of Diagnostic LaboratoriesRuins of Diagnostic Laboratories1993 1993 -- Ruins of Diagnostic LaboratoriesRuins of Diagnostic Laboratoriesand Research Instituteand Research Institute

Autoclaving of instruments was not possibleduring war. Gasoline was used to generate power with the help of a generator. Gasolinepower was then used to autoclave instruments.

Current Condition of Veterinary Current Condition of Veterinary Medicine in AfghanistanMedicine in AfghanistanMedicine in AfghanistanMedicine in Afghanistan

Veterinary personnel is already available inVeterinary personnel is already available in different villages of AfghanistanAnimal Health Clinics supported byAnimal Health Clinics – supported by

governmentA i l H lth Cli i t b DCAAnimal Health Clinics – support by DCAAnimal Health Clinics – PrivateInstitute of Diagnosis and Research in

Animal Diseases in Kabul

2006 2006 -- Drugs for AnimalsDrugs for Animalsgg

2006 2006 –– Veterinary Campus in KabulVeterinary Campus in Kabul

20052005

20052005

Future of Veterinary Medicine in AfghanistanFuture of Veterinary Medicine in Afghanistan

President of the Afghan President of the Afghan Veterinary AssociationVeterinary AssociationVeterinary AssociationVeterinary Association

D S S fD S S fDr. S. SafeDr. S. Safe

Quarterly Meeting of Vet Association in AfghanistanQuarterly Meeting of Vet Association in Afghanistan

Afghan Veterinarians are Interested Afghan Veterinarians are Interested i B ildi P i t A i l H it li B ildi P i t A i l H it lin Building Private Animal Hospitalin Building Private Animal Hospital

Farmers are Interested in Farmers are Interested in Building Poultry FarmsBuilding Poultry FarmsBuilding Poultry FarmsBuilding Poultry Farms

Poultry Project Members of DCAPoultry Project Members of DCA

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