On April 27th, the College of Veterinary Medicine at Nanjing Agricultural University held a special event titled "Spring Pet Carnival - Horses Special" on Yulan Road at the Weigang Campus.
On-site Event at Nanjing Agricultural University
April 27th marks the 24th World Veterinary Day, with this year's theme being "Veterinarians are essential health workers." Veterinary professionals not only safeguard the health of "furry companions" in pet hospitals but also diligently contribute to disease prevention, food quarantine, and environmental safety. While the primary role of veterinarians is to defend animal welfare and health, their significant contributions to human health should not be underestimated.
During the event, the Equestrian and Equine Medicine Interest Group of the College of Veterinary Medicine invited a special animal friend—a handsome and adorable pony. Through activities like the Equine Veterinary Mini-lecture, Equine Veterinary Q&A, and interactive sessions with the pony, veterinary students learned about the diagnosis and treatment processes for equine animals, the overview of equine veterinary work, and shared equestrian and horse racing knowledge with the entire school community.
By safeguarding animal welfare and conveying human care, the event deepened the understanding of equine diseases among students and provided veterinary students with practical opportunities to interact with animals, helping everyone appreciate the significant contributions of veterinary workers to maintaining public health and safety.
The predecessor of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Nanjing Agricultural University dates back to the Livestock and Veterinary Department of Southeast University, founded in 1921 (later renamed Central University), making it a pioneer in veterinary education in China. Over the past century, the college has trained over 8,000 undergraduate students and more than 3,600 postgraduates, with graduates scattered worldwide. In the fifth round of discipline evaluation, the college's veterinary medicine program was rated as Class A. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, the veterinary science discipline was ranked as the best globally.
