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21st Century U.S. Army Veterinary Service Field Manual (FM 8-10-18) - Veterinarians, Veterinary Medicine
21st Century US Army Veterinary Service Field Manual Veterinarians Veterinary Medicine - FM 8-10-18 Author:Department of Defense This is the latest edition of an important U.S. Army field manual (FM) covering the role of veterinary support in military operations. Some highlights of the contents: Veterinary Mission - a. The veterinary service missions are: To conserve the fighting strength. To protect the health and welfare of the military community. To protect the f... more »inancial interest of the government. b. This is accomplished by the following functions: (1) Food hygiene and quality assurance. Ensuring food wholesomeness, safety, hygiene, and related quality assurance standards. Performing food procurement examination missions in support of Class A Rations such as dairy products, red meats, poultry, bakery items, fresh fruits and vegetables, bottled water, and ice. Conducting basic food microbiological laboratory procedures to ensure adherence to food safety standards and to identify potential foodborne pathogens. Advising theater logistics units on storing subsistence to minimize threat of nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) contamination. Inspecting, monitoring, and submitting laboratory samples of subsistence and food-producing animals that are contaminated or suspected of being contaminated by NBC agents. Providing food decontamination guidance and instructions to units on decontaminating rations. (2) Veterinary medical care. Maintaining the health of all government-owned animals in the AO. Providing complete veterinary care for all military working dogs (MWDs). Providing veterinary care to indigenous animals as directed." This manual is produced by US Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S) in Houston, Texas. It is fully illustrated with numerous line drawings.« less