Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Organizes a Free Veterinary Convoy in Tahanoub Village, Shebin El-Qanater District
Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University; Prof. Dr. Taha Ashour, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; and Prof. Dr. Amany Abbass, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the Faculty organized a free veterinary convoy on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Tahanoub Village, Shebin El-Qanater, in cooperation with the Veterinary Directorate of Qalyubia Governorate.
The convoy was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ehab Mostafa El-Nahhas, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, and coordinated by Ms. Rania Moataz, Assistant Secretary of Benha University for Community Service and Environmental Development. The event was attended by Dr. Hany Shams, Director of the Veterinary Directorate of Qalyubia Governorate, and carried out in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mostafa Kandil, Director of the Faculty’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, along with the hospital team and staff from the Faculty’s clinical and scientific departments.
The convoy was organized within the framework of the Faculty and University’s commitment to community service and support for livestock owners in the surrounding areas. ??
During the convoy, veterinary teams conducted clinical examinations, medical consultations, and provided free treatment for all examined cases. The services included:
- 48 cases of cattle and buffaloes ?
- 39 cases of sheep and goats ?
- 7 equine cases ?
- 2 companion animal cases ??
- Ultrasound examination for 10 additional farm animal cases
- 929 poultry cases ??
- 200 rabbit cases ?
- 3 surgical procedures ?
All medications and treatments were provided free of charge, reflecting the Faculty’s ongoing efforts to promote animal health, support rural communities, and strengthen the role of veterinary services in sustainable agricultural development. ??
