Military Veterinary Services
Military Veterinary Services

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration. Subcommittee on Elections

Publisher: Department of the Army

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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This book is the first dedicated solely to military veterinary medicine. Its chapters outline the history and the diverse duties that make the practice of military veterinary medicine significantly different from the practice of civilian veterinary medicine, yet an integral part of Army medicine. Besides offering readers a comprehensive overview of past veterinary support to the US military, this book also covers the Veterinary Corps’ more modern contributions to US missions, including: support of special operations forces’ tactical canine programs and combat casualty care; food protection and defense; military working dog, horse, mule, and marine mammal programs; global zoonotic disease surveillance and military research and development.

A History of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps 1796-1919
A History of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps 1796-1919

Author: Frederick Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-26

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9781783317684

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A fine unit history, from it's foundation in 1796 to the end of The First World War, complete with very good colour uniform plates, rolls of officers present in Peninsula, Waterloo & numerous other campaigns. During the First World War, the AVC tripled its officers, and the number of other ranks grew forty-fold. By 1918, nearly half of all veterinary surgeons in Britain were serving in the corps. Engaged on the Western Front, at Gallipoli, Salonika, Mesopotamia and Palestine, it treated sick and wounded cavalry, transport and artillery animals. It also diversified, dealing with horses that had been gassed, setting up four farriery schools, and even treating camels in the Middle East. Following the Armistice in 1918, it was granted the 'Royal' prefix in recognition of its service.