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Indo-German partnership strengthens veterinary training and research
Leipzig University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is involved in a new, pioneering collaboration: the Indo-German Partnership for Veterinary Education and Research (InDeVet) brings together renowned veterinary institutions from Germany and India – with the aim of strengthening veterinary teaching, research and practice in both countries in the long term.
The corresponding declaration of intent was signed in New Delhi on 25 October 2024 – a milestone for international cooperation. The Leipzig Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the Hanover University Veterinary Medicine Foundation and the Free University of Berlin are pooling their expertise with three renowned Indian universities: the West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University and the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.
“The partnership is proof of India and Germany’s joint commitment to advancing veterinary medicine to benefit the health of both humans and animals,” emphasises Prof. Thomas Vahlenkamp, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Leipzig University.
Knowledge transfer and joint research projects
The main areas of cooperation under this partnership include exchange programmes for students and lecturers, joint research projects and curriculum development, training programmes, technical support, joint conferences, publications and online platforms.
The focal points of the joint research include animal health and welfare, public health, clinical veterinary medicine with a particular focus on the application of artificial intelligence and the One Health approach, which links human, animal and environmental health.
Mobile laboratory in a suitcase for remote areas in India
The first concrete project is already underway: the Mobile Suitcase Lab, developed by Dr Ahmed Abd El Wahed at the University of Leipzig. This mobile laboratory enables the rapid and reliable diagnosis of infectious diseases directly on site – particularly in remote regions with limited infrastructure.
“The Mobile Suitcase Lab has the potential to revolutionise the diagnosis of infectious diseases in remote areas,” emphasises Abd El Wahed. In future, the technology will also be produced and used in India, supported by training courses for Indian specialists.
Visit to India
From 13 to 22 March 2025, a delegation from Germany will travel to India to kickstart the cooperation with concrete projects. Prof. Uwe Truyen and Dr Ahmed Abd El Wahed, representing the Institute of Animal Hygiene and Public Veterinary Services, will also be present. The aim is to further develop veterinary training and research through close cooperation on both sides.
