POULTRYINDONESIA, Malang – The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya (FKH UB), has once again reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi) through community service activities. This commitment was demonstrated through a Community Service Program (PKM), DPP/SPP, and Community Service Student Program (KKN) entitled “Counseling on Parasite Control in Poultry,” initiated by supervising lecturer drh. Esti Dhamayanti, M.Sc., together with four FKH UB students at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Batu City.

The counseling session, held on May 19, 2026, was delivered by drh. Esti Dhamayanti, M.Sc. on the topic of “Endoparasite Control in Poultry.” Attended by 35 students from SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Batu City, the session provided insights into the types of endoparasites affecting poultry, their impact on productivity, the growing threat of anthelmintic resistance, and appropriate control measures. The students participated enthusiastically and actively engaged in discussions by asking questions related to livestock parasites.

As part of the program’s sustainability efforts, FKH UB KKN students not only assisted during the counseling session but also actively contributed by delivering educational materials and hands-on practical training on separate occasions. The KKN work program was specifically designed to enhance students’ technical skills in both poultry and ruminant management.

Alma Syafina Maulida delivered a session on poultry necropsy techniques, while Fathiya Radysta Aulia Dwi Wanti provided training on blood collection procedures in poultry to strengthen the students’ clinical competencies. Additional educational sessions were presented by Zaskia Raihannashiroh Wibowo on liver fluke control in ruminants. Delisa conducted both a lecture and a practical simulation on cattle concentrate formulation and production to improve understanding of large-animal nutrition management.

This series of collaborative activities received a highly positive response from both the school administration and the students. Through its interactive and practice-oriented educational approach, the program is expected to contribute to improving vocational students’ competencies in animal health management. The synergy between the lecturers’ PKM DPP/SPP program and the KKN activities of FKH UB students is expected to generate sustainable and tangible benefits for the advancement of the livestock sector and the broader welfare of the community.