The tsunami that struck Indonesia caused the death of thousands of people and animals. The worst affected areas were Padang, Pariaman and Padang Pariaman. Through coordinated efforts with our member societies Profauna and Yudhistira and government livestock department vets, hundreds of animals were provided with emergency and basic treatment and pet owners were given dog and cat food. Mineral blocks for cows and buffaloes were also distributed to livestock owners. We were also able to train staff and volunteers from Profauna and Yudhistira on disaster assessment and response.
Dr Ashish Sutar, Disaster Senior Veterinary Officer
