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

[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.

Evaluación del bienestar en potros y caballos jóvenes del Centro Militar de Cría Caballar de Écija (Sevilla) / Assessment of the welfare of foals belonging to the Centro Militar de Cría Caballar (Military Centre for Horse Breeding) of Écija (Sevilla)

INTRODUCCIÓN: El bienestar animal surge del conocimiento de los animales como seres que experimentan dolor, sufrimiento o estrés. La evaluación del bienestar en potros incluye aspectos como el comportamiento, la salud, y la forma en la que los animales responden al manejo. La evaluación debería detectar signos que puedan derivar en situaciones de estrés. OBJETIVOS: Establecer las bases metodológicas para la evaluación del bienestar de potros y caballos jóvenes y evaluar el sistema de manejo de los futuros reproductores. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Desarrollo de un protocolo adaptado para potros, mediante la ponderación de 45 indicadores y la evaluación de bienestar de 104 potros de recría en libertad (69 machos y 35 hembras). RESULTADOS: Con el protocolo propuesto se pudieron observar algunas desviaciones en el estado de bienestar de los animales. Los indicadores de alojamiento revelaron que había zonas de humedad y otras con riesgo de lesión. En los indicadores de alimentación, la condición corporal era adecuada ya que sólo estaba aumentada en un 21,36 % de los casos. No se observaron comportamientos anormales. Los indicadores de salud mostraron algunos casos de dolor en el dorso (23,61%), bastantes con descarga nasal (76,47%) y también algunos con descarga ocular (16,35%), así como problemas dérmicos (8,65%) resultante de picazón o rascado. Se encontró una incidencia elevada de heridas en la región de las extremidades (90,38%). CONCLUSIÓN: La metodología seguida para la evaluación del bienestar ha permitido obtener una primera información y determinar problemas de salud y comportamiento de la futura población reproductora

INTRODUCTION: Animal welfare arises from the knowledge of animals as beings that experience pain, suffering or stress. The welfare assessment in foals includes behaviour, health and individual response to management. Evaluation should check for signs that may lead to stress situations. OBJECTIVES: Proposal a methodological basis for evaluating the welfare of future breeding horses and the welfare assessment of management system. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Development of a protocol adapted to foals by weighting 45 indicators and welfare assessment of 104 foals breed in freedom (69 males and 35 females). RESULTS: The implementation of the protocol resulted in the detection of significant deviation in the welfare of animals. Housing indicators revealed areas with wet condition and a risk of injury. Abnormal behaviours were not observed in the foal population. Health indicators revealed incidence of back pain (23.61%), nasal (76.47%) and ocular (16.35%) discharge, and a low level of alterations in the tegument (8.65%) consequence of itchiness or rubbing. A higher incidence of body lesions in the limbs was observed (90.38%). CONCLUSION: The protocol for welfare assessment developed in the present study provided first insights and detection of suboptimal health status and behaviour of the future breeding population

Role of Human Health Care Providers and Medical Treatment Facilities in Military Working Dog Care and Accessibility Difficulties with Military Working Dog Blood Products.

The use of military working dogs (MWDs) in support of military operations has increased dramatically over recent years, as they have proven to be our most reliable deterrent to improvised explosive devices. Healthcare delivery for MWDs in combat presents unique challenges and requires extensive collaboration between veterinarians and human health care providers (HCPs). A successful example is the incorporation of MWD emergency care for nonveterinary HCPs into the Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guidelines, which has proven to be a helpful product. Additional challenges that need further solutions include MWDs as patients in human medical treatment facilities (MTFs) and the procurement of appropriate canine blood components in an operational environment. It is often necessary for MWDs to be treated as patients in human MTFs, however, there is no Department of Defense guidance to support this activity. Access to MWD blood products is limited to collection of fresh whole blood in the operational setting. Similar to humans, specific blood component therapy, such as fresh frozen plasma, is often indicated for sick or injured MWDs. Currently there is no formal system in place to deliver any blood products for MWDs or to facilitate collection in theater.

The role of the US Army Veterinary Corps in military family pet health.

Even though privately-owned pet care is a lower priority mission than military working dog care, food inspection,and the public health mission, it is still very important,and the one that many Veterinary Corps officers, civil-ian veterinarians, and technicians enjoy the most. The vast majority of veterinarians and technicians went into veterinary medicine because of a love for animals. It is fulfilling to offer guidance to a client with a new puppy or kitten, see a sick pet improve after treatment, and interact with dozens of animals and clients in a day. The services provided by the Army Veterinary Corps in car-ing for pets has expanded over the years and the standard of care has improved as well. It is truly a privilege to serve those who dedicate themselves to the protection of our Nation. The Army Veterinary Corps is indeed proud to provide care to the pets of Warfighters of the Army,Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard; their family members; and our military retirees.

Estrategias para la detección las infecciones animales en el entorno de los militares franceses / No disponible

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Situación actual en el control de la higiene y seguridad alimentaria en la Armada Española / No disponible

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Situación actual en el control de la higiene y seguridad alimentaria en el Ejército del Aire / No disponible

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