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From April 13 to 17, 2026, 5th-year students of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at NULES of Ukraine underwent practical training in Veterinary Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Andrology. The training took place at "Agrofirma Kolos" LLC, located in the village of Pustovarivka, Kyiv region. This modern dairy farm hosts Ukrainian Black-and-White Dairy cattle. Thanks to the support of the farm’s head, Leonid Tsentylo, students were provided with excellent conditions to acquire practical skills and reinforce their theoretical knowledge in a real-world production environment.

Under the supervision of Associate Professor Yurii Masalovych and Assistant Ivan Cheverda, students mastered both clinical and laboratory methods for pregnancy diagnosis. They worked in the calving and postpartum sections, studying the physiological course of labor and the puerperium in cows. Particular attention was paid to identifying the signs of approaching labor and analyzing the stages and duration of the birthing process. Students gained hands-on experience in diagnosing and providing obstetric assistance during pathological births, specifically in cases of large fetuses. Additionally, significant emphasis was placed on neonatal calf care, a vital aspect of a veterinarian’s responsibilities.

Throughout the week, students also:

• Mastered methods for monitoring postpartum cows.
• Followed established production protocols for specific animal groups.
• Learned to identify postpartum pathologies, perform differential diagnostics, and apply effective treatment methods.
• Studied clinical examination techniques for the mammary gland and conducted milk analysis from both healthy cows and those affected by mastitis.

It can be said with confidence that the students successfully mastered the diagnostic and treatment methods for bovine mammary gland diseases.

At the conclusion of the training, the students prepared reports and successfully defended their practical materials and logs. The Dean’s office and the staff of the Department of Veterinary Reproductology express their sincere gratitude to Leonid Tsentylo and the farm's veterinary staff for providing NULES students with this valuable opportunity for professional growth.