Veterinary Service

Making the diagnosis for our furry friends, and more

How military veterinary pathologists help animals, humans

USNS Mercy deploys in support of Pacific Partnership 2018

Medical, dental, civil engineering and veterinary teams will partner with each host nation

The Department of Veterinary Science institutionalizes Global Health Engagement training

The Department of Veterinary Science at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School. Health Readiness Center of Excellence, is driving change by preparing Veterinary Corps Officers to plan and execute GHE activities in support of Theater Security Cooperation

Robot dog improves SOF medical practices

The development of the new “robot dog” came from SOCOM’s desire to improve the current medical training capabilities

DHA-IPM 17-007: Humane Slaughter of Animals in DoD Programs

This Defense Health Agency-Interim Procedures Memorandum (DHA-IPM), based on the authority of References (a) through (c) and in accordance with the guidance in Reference (d): Provides guidance and describes procedures for the humane slaughter of animals in DoD food procurement and survival training programs and details the tasks and procedures necessary to ensure humane slaughter and compliance with applicable DoD, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; is effective immediately and will be incorporated into a Defense Health Agency-Procedural Instruction when DoD Directive 6400.04E (Reference (c)) is updated; will expire effective 12 months from the date of issue; and cancels DoD Veterinary Service Activity Policy Memorandum B-003 (Reference (e)).

• Identification #: DHA-IPM 17-007
• Date: 8/14/2017
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: Veterinary Service

Sweltering ‘dog days’ of summer are no walk in the park for household pets

Heat and other summertime risks for pets

Keep an eye on your pets this Fourth of July

Fireworks and barbecues may be fun ways for people to celebrate the Fourth of July, but they’re no picnic for household pets

Army veterinarian reflects on unconventional journey to colonel

Just out of high school and unsure of what to do with his life, a young Ohio man went to a bus depot, handed a ticket agent almost everything in his pocket and said with a smile, “I’ll go wherever this takes me.”

One Health concept highlights collaboration as key

Experts, including those at the Defense Health Agency’s Public Health Division, are integrating human medicine, animal health and environmental science to prevent and treat the flu, as well as other serious public health threats

Surgical Soldiers get their paws dirty

Military working dogs are treated with the same urgency as any other wounded Soldier, although they can present different challenges for surgeons, nurses, and medics who are primarily accustomed to human patients

Veterinary Corps Soldiers work behind the scenes

The Army is the Department of Defense's subject matter expert on food safety and provides guidance regarding issues that impact the health of DoD personnel

DoD Directive 6400.04E: DoD Veterinary Public and Animal Health Services

This directive reissues DoD Directive (DoDD) 6400.4 (Reference (a)) to establish policy and assign responsibilities for veterinary public and animal health services in accordance with the authority in DoDD 5136.01 (Reference (b))

• Identification #: DoD Directive 6400.04E
• Date: 6/27/2013
• Type: Directives
• Topics: Veterinary Service

Access to Medical Services Who were Exposed to Rabies in Combat Theater

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 11/18/2011
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Health Readiness | Public Health | Deployment Health | Veterinary Service