The College of Veterinary Science and Medicine-CLSU stood out as they pulled in all four slots offered to Philippine universities to present in the Kasetsart University Veterinary International Conference (KU-VIC) 2019 held last June 13-14, 2019 at the Princess Chulabhorn International Convention Centre, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand.

Four students namely Kim Lester DT. Correa, Lygene Harmony C. Culimay, Gabrielle Simonne T. Oliveria and Mary Lindley Kate D. Rieza presented varied topics from basic sperm morphometry of native animal to the association of gene polymorphism to subclinical mastitis and the novel Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) diagnostic technique for Porcine Respiratory and Reproductive Syndrome (PRRS) detection. Along with the opportunity for oral presentation, the students also received scholarship package which includes 500 US dollars in cash and free registration fee and accommodation for the duration of the event.

The conference was hosted by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University with the theme "Practices Propagate Innovation and Excellence." The engagement served as an avenue to bridge professional gaps and establish new networks among veterinary institutions amidst rapid changes in the global contexts in veterinary medicine. –Marvin Bryan S. Salinas