The Veterinary Medicine Department, in collaboration with Kai Yuan Food, is spearheading the “Dairy Cow Health Inspection Industry-Academia Collaboration.” Today (11/16), a signing ceremony was held at the NPUST College of Veterinary Medicine, with President Dai Chang-Hsien representing NPUST and Vice Chairman Hong Jin-Gu representing Kai Yuan Food. Under the joint collaboration of Dean Chen Shi-Zhu of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Director Qiu Ming-Tang of the Veterinary Medicine Department, Assistant Professor Li Hsu-Hsun, and the Kai Yuan Fresh Milk Service Team, the project involves an investment of over a million in manpower and funds to support a comprehensive medical examination from a medical production perspective for dairy farms across the province. The initiative aims to assist farms in scientific management, improve environmental friendliness, enhance the health of dairy cows, ensure the quality of raw milk, and boost production efficiency. The project envisions creating a friendly cycle of mutual benefit for the industry, academia, and consumers.
President Dai Chang-Hsien of NPUST stated, “In the era of progress, the development trend has shifted from precision treatment of large animals to precision health. By conducting health checks before diseases occur, through state analysis and environmental assessment monitoring, we can achieve healthy physical and mental development. This approach not only promotes the physical and mental health of dairy cows but also reduces the burden on cooperating farms. It allows Kai Yuan Food to acquire high-quality milk, providing students with more internship opportunities. We hope to extend this win-win project nationwide in the future.” Vice Chairman Hong Jin-Gu of Kai Yuan Food commented, “I am very grateful to Assistant Professor Li Hsu-Hsun of the Veterinary Medicine Department for leading the team wholeheartedly to implement the industry-academia collaboration project. We also hope to continue our long-standing cooperation with NPUST and look forward to jointly enhancing Taiwan’s dairy farming industry and cultivating more talents in related fields.” The project’s principal investigator, Assistant Professor Li Hsu-Hsun of the Veterinary Medicine Department, said, “Taiwan, being a densely populated island in a subtropical region, faces more severe challenges in dairy farming than other major dairy-producing countries. This collaboration involves integrating international technology, introducing knowledge of technological feeding, and conducting a comprehensive medical examination with a focus on production medicine. It aims to improve the farm’s breeding environment, optimize production processes, increase the yield and quality of individual dairy cows, and consider animal welfare. If we can make dairy cows happy in production, the burden on dairy farmers will be reduced, and the quality of dairy products can be improved. The overall health of the entire farm and the dairy farming industry can be enhanced, achieving a win-win situation.”
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the farm’s condition, the professional dairy cow health inspection team from the Veterinary Medicine Department includes several large animal veterinarians led by Assistant Professor Li Hsu-Hsun, along with collaboration from the Kai Yuan Fresh Milk Service Team. The team schedules visits around the milking times of the farm, usually around two to three in the morning. The complete health inspection plan requires the team to spend an entire working day observing, sampling, and recording. Afterward, they return to the laboratory to conduct hematological examinations and analyze comprehensive inspection reports. Given the high cost and substantial manpower required, complete health inspections are rarely implemented in foreign dairy farming industries. The collaboration between the Veterinary Medicine Department and Kai Yuan Food marks the first “comprehensive dairy farm-wide health inspection plan” in Taiwan. It not only serves as an optimal practice of industry-academia collaboration but also reflects Kai Yuan Food’s commitment to the highest standards of production safety and prioritizing animal welfare. In addition to providing consumers with high-quality Kai Yuan Fresh Milk, the collaboration further enhances the competitiveness of Taiwan’s dairy farming industry. The partnership also strengthens the close link between the university and social responsibility.
Established in 1982, Kai Yuan Food’s Love Dairy brand has been the designated fresh milk brand for five-star hotels, chain restaurants, beverage outlets, and coffee shops in Taiwan. Over the years, the brand has not only penetrated every dining scene but also invested in social welfare for over 13 years, donating over 300,000 bottles of fresh milk and helping over 15,000 underprivileged students. As Kai Yuan Food approaches its 40th anniversary, it aims to expand the scope of corporate social responsibility, collaborating with NPUST’s College of Veterinary Medicine to contribute to Taiwan’s dairy farming and fresh milk industries. The collaboration embodies the spirit of “caring breeding and professional care,” creating a healthy and happy environment for dairy cows through friendly breeding conditions and scientific methods. With a commitment to innovation and staying ahead of the times, Kai Yuan Food will continue to drive new trends in dietary culture, maintaining a high level of competitiveness for its “Love Dairy” brand in the fiercely competitive catering industry. The brand continues to satisfy consumers of different generations.
