SDGs REPORT 20232-2024

55 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Professional Training the 52 species of animals and plants that have been registered since 2015, no other country has proposed registering swamp buffalo as an agricultural heritage. Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanapol Yuyen, a Biology Lecturer, Faculty of Science and Digital Innovation, Thaksin University, has done research on the swamp fish under collaboration with Provincial governor and local institutions. In 2023, he shared the story of the Thale Noi swamp buffalo farming way of life through a documentary that connects local wisdom, Southern art and culture, with science. This was done through the media of SCI ACL (Science Art Culture and Local Wisdom Learning Center) via In this research project, knowledge and technology on artificial insemination were transferred to improve the genetics of Thale Noi buffaloes. This aimed to foster acceptance of artificial insemination technology among Thale Noi buffalo farmers, create model personnel to act as volunteer advisors for artificial insemination, and develop a protocol for using estrus induction and artificial insemination technology for Thale Noi buffaloes. It also sought to address inbreeding issues within the Thale Noi buffalo herd and enhance genetic quality through artificial insemination technology to increase their economic value. Meetings were held with farmer representatives from the Thale Noi buffalo farming group, and hands-on training workshops were provided on estrus induction, artificial insemination, and pregnancy testing technology.