| Autor: |
Huwa, Jessica J., Thalacker, Amy T., Luciano, Sarah A., Chevalier, Nicole A., Whitmer, Deborah L. |
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Medical Journal, US Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE); Fall/Winter2023, p65-71, 7p |
| Abstrakt: |
In February 2022, the unexpected deaths of two military working equids assigned to the Caisson Platoon of The Old Guard at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, resulted in negative media attention and increased Congressional oversight. The Director of the Army Staff (DAS) established Task Force-Military Working Equid (TF-MWE) to evaluate the health and herd management of over 240 Army-owned equids across 12 installations. TF-MWE identified multiple issues negatively impacting equid health and welfare and recommended initiatives for improvement, all of which were approved by the DAS. Implementation of these initiatives is ongoing with the status monitored by Congress and senior Army leadership. TF-MWE is an excellent example of the versatility and responsiveness of Army veterinary teams whose activities will promote lasting, positive impacts on the future of Department of Defense-owned equids. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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