Four NVSU-CVM students join Summer Course Camp in Indonesia, bag multiple awards

Four students from the Nueva Vizcaya State University – College of Veterinary Medicine (NVSU-CVM) completed the 2026 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya Summer Course Camp titled “Reproductive Biotechnology for Sustainable Breeding: From Farm Animals to Wildlife Conservation,” held from April 1 to 13, 2026, at Universitas Brawijaya in Malang, East Java, Indonesia.

Representing NVSU were Amyzeah D. Daganos, Giowie Mar M. Dulnuan, Mark Klein N. Inocencio, and Mary Ann B. Gabatino, all Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students. During the summer course camp, Ms. Daganos received awards for Best Performance on Histological Preparation of Reproductive Organs on Aquatic Animals, Best Performance on Oocyte Quality Assessment, and Best Team for Debate on Gender Equality. Mr. Dulnuan was recognized for Best Performance on USG on Pregnancy. Mr. Inocencio earned awards for Best Performance on Comparative Anatomical Structure of Reproductive Organs and Best Performance on Estrus Detection, while Ms. Gabatino received awards for Best Performance on Scientific Writing and Best Performance on Sperm Quality Assessment. In addition, NVSU bagged the Best in Video Presentation award.

Throughout the program, the students participated in various academic and practical activities including goat semen collection and sperm quality assessment, scientific writing workshops, comparative anatomical study of reproductive organs, zebrafish gamete quality assessment, pregnancy ultrasonography in small animals, histopathology and histotechnology of reproductive organs, estrus detection in mice, goat oocyte collection and in vitro maturation, in vitro fertilization, embryo assessment in goats and zebrafish, and reproductive endocrinology.

The participants also joined field studies at the Singosari National Artificial Insemination Center (BBIB) and Taman Safari Indonesia, where they learned about wildlife genetics, artificial reproduction techniques, conservation efforts for Banteng Jawa and Bali cattle, and gamete laboratory procedures for wildlife species.

In addition to the technical sessions, the students engaged in discussions on gender equality, disability, and social inclusion in veterinary medicine, multicultural activities, and final report presentations.

These achievements demonstrate NVSU-CVM’s commitment to providing its students with international exposure and advanced learning opportunities in veterinary medicine.