El papel de la Veterinaria Militar en brotes epidémicos a tenor de la COVID-19 / The role of the Military Veterinary corps in epidemic outbreaks, according to covid19

La salud humana y la sanidad animal están entrelazadas y vinculadas a los ecosistemas. La gran mayoría de las enfermedades emergentes tienen un origen animal, donde un microorganismo entra en contacto con el hombre a través de una o varias especies animales al compartir o modificar un ecosistema dado. La forma de vida globalizada por el transporte internacional puede provocar además que un brote de enfermedad se convierta en una epidemia o en una pandemia como ha sido el caso de la COVID-19. El enfoque transversal que aporta la filosofía One Health de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) resulta vital para hacer frente a las amenazas biológicas que acechan a la sociedad. El papel de la Veterinaria Militar, en la prevención y control de los brotes epidémicos dentro los equipos sanitarios militares multidisciplinares, aporta una visión amplia y experimentada para hacer frente a los retos que se plantean en aquellas situaciones epidemiológicas donde el entorno de la seguridad nacional pueda estar comprometido

Human and animal health are intertwined and linked to ecosystems. The vast majority of emerging diseases have an animal origin, where a microorganism comes into contact with man through one or more animal species by sharing or modifying a given ecosystem. The way of life globalized by international transport can also cause an outbreak of disease to become an epidemic or a pandemic, as has been the case of COVID-19. The transversal approach provided by the One Health philosophy of the World Health Organization (WHO) is vital to face the biological threats that lie in wait for society. The role of the Military Veterinary in the prevention and control of epidemic outbreaks within multidisciplinary military health teams provides a broad and experienced vision to face the challenges that arise in those epidemiological situations where the national security environment may be compromised

Marcelino Ramírez García (1864-1940) veterinario militar y médico, precursor del concepto: "Un mundo, una salud" / Marcelino Ramírez García (1864-1940) veterinarian of the Military Veterinary Corps, and medical doctor, forerunner of: "One world, one health"

Marcelino Ramírez García [Bergasa (La Rioja) 1864 - Logroño 1940] fue un veterinario militar y médico español de destacado nivel científico, que dedicó la mayor parte de su trabajo a la tuberculosis, tanto en el aspecto de la patología animal como humana; y a la relación entre ambas. Fue un trabajador integral en la lucha contra ese azote de la Humanidad, a la que históricamente se denominó «La peste blanca». Su inaudito equilibrio en el ejercicio de ambas profesiones le convierte, de pleno, en un precursor eminente del concepto: «Un mundo, una salud»

Marcelino Ramirez Garcia [Bergasa (La Rioja) 1864 - Logroño 1940] was a military vet and Spanish doctor leading scientific level, which devoted most of his work to tuberculosis, both in terms of animal pathology and human, and the relationship between both. It was an integral worker in the fight against this scourge of humanity to which historically was called «The White Plague». His unusual balance in the exercise of both professions, makes him fully an eminent precursor of the concept: «One world, one health»

Institution of Military Working Dog Physical Profile Record to Clarify Medical Readiness Category Status.

The current medical readiness category (CAT) status system used for military working dogs (MWDs) simply outlines the deployability of an MWD. This system, however, does not detail any other restrictions or the reason for assigning the current CAT status. The question is often raised as to whether the MWD can continue to work and perform everyday duties despite not being a CAT I. Using the Physical Profile Record system established for human providers, a system was adapted for MWDs. This system will allow Veterinary Corps Officers to give specific instructions to the handler and owning unit about the nature, progression, and details of injury or dysfunction beyond the CAT status. Furthermore, the ability to track chronic conditions and duration of illness will increase overall readiness of a kennel.

[Dental care to military dogs].

Oketz is a military special unit that operates different dog species for various missions. The dogs get routine medical and dental treatments in order to maintain their health and function. The dental treatment is based on the principles of contemporary dentistry for small animals. Furthermore, these working dogs need special care due to higher risk to trauma and attrition. The dogs go through routine dental examination and prophylactic dental cleaning. Each dental procedure is performed under general anesthesia; therefore it is well planned ahead including all the pre-operative workup needed. The article presents the current concepts of dental treatment of dogs especially in respect to their activity.

Radiology corner. Answer to last month's radiology case and image: gun shot wound to the chest of a military working dog.

This Military Working Dog (MWD) was shot in the chest during combat operations in Iraq. Military Working Dogs are critical to the safety and well-being of deployed troops in combat operations and, as such, they are triaged and treated in our combat hospitals just like any other soldier; their speciation is not a factor in their triage status. This case familiarizes military physicians with the basic canine anatomy, positioning, and radiological technique they should be aware of before deploying. We also strive to raise awareness of the vital roles that these MWDs play for our forces, counterany concerns that may arise over the issue of treating these dogs in human facilities, and leave the reader feeling better prepared to handle the situation should they ever find themselves poised to save one of our four-legged warriors.

Veterinary civil action programs in Afghanistan: pros, cons, and how.

Veterinary civic action programs (VETCAPs) are short-term clinics that are conducted by military veterinarians to treat the local livestock. They are used successfully by military commanders and provincial reconstruction team leaders to prepare the battlefield for further engagements. Hundreds of VETCAPs have been conducted in Afghanistan since 2001. However, veterinary-focused, nongovernmental organizations working in Afghanistan contend that these programs decrease the sustainability of the veterinary infrastructure throughout the country. This paper presents a study conducted from March 2006 through February 2007 which seeks to quantify the effect of veterinary civic action programs on the local veterinary infrastructure in Afghanistan, and determine ways in which the military objective may be obtained while causing least damage to the veterinary infrastructure.

Informe sobre propuesta de documentación normalizada del servicio veterinario / Report on the oficial papers of the spanish military veterinary services

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Primeras Jornadas de Sanidad Militar: 25-27 de Abril de 2001 / No disponible

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Áreas emergentes en Veterinaria Militar / No disponible

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Magnetic resonance arthrography of the canine stifle joint: technique and applications in eleven military dogs.

The stifle joints of eleven military working dogs were evaluated using conventional magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and MR arthrography. A protocol optimizing MR imaging of the canine stifle joint is discussed, as well as potential uses for administration of intra-articular gadolinium. The technique for performing MR arthrography is described, and post-contrast image findings are reviewed. MR arthrography was performed by using an intra-articular injection of diluted gadolinium. Consistently good quality images were obtained, and no complications were clinically detected following MR arthrography. Cranial cruciate ligament abnormalities were seen in six dogs, meniscal abnormalities were visualized in nine menisci, and synovitis and medial ligament strain were seen in eight dogs. Surgical and post-mortem confirmation of these findings is discussed in seven dogs. Although MR arthrography adds an invasive procedure to conventional MR imaging, it can provide useful information on pathologic changes in the canine stifle joint.

A comparison of Teflon slides and the Army Insecticide Measuring System for sampling aerosol clouds.

The effects of method of droplet analysis, reader of Teflon slides and distance on mass median diameter of a Cythion aerosol cloud were examined in the calibration of an Army Insecticide Measuring System (AIMS). There were no significant differences in results among readers and between the AIMS and readers. There were slight but statistically significant differences between readers of Teflon slides and between the methods of analysis. Data supports the manufacturer's recommendation that, for the AIMS, the distance at which an aerosol generator air blast is between 3 and 7 m3 s-1 must be determined.