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Assam Vet Battles Wildlife Emergencies Daily
22 Feb
Summary
- Wildlife veterinarian works on frontline saving animals.
- Focuses on disease transmission between domestic and wild animals.
- Trains local teams to improve animal rescue practices.
In Assam's dense forests and growing settlements, wildlife veterinarian Debabrata Phukan is a crucial rescuer of animals in distress. His work includes tranquilizing elephants and treating injured wild cats, always combining medical skill with an understanding of animal behavior.
Phukan's research at Tezpur University explored diseases shared between domestic and wild animals. This expertise is vital as human-animal conflict rises due to habitat loss. He aims to improve wildlife handling skills at the local level.
Recognizing a gap in structured training for rural responders, Phukan conducts hands-on sessions. These programs cover safe restraint, humane rescue, and basic veterinary first aid, enhancing the capacity of forest staff and volunteers to manage wildlife emergencies effectively.
