Col Bhupendra Bishnoi, Lt Col K Gurnavar and Major GS Bali of Remount Veterinary Corps are undergoing training on principles and practices in imaging and endoscopy in equine and canine.
The Indian Army has sent three of its veterinarians to the Madras Veterinary College in Vepery to learn about modern equipment and techniques used to treat small animals.
Col Bhupendra Bishnoi, Lt Col K Gurnavar and Major GS Bali are undergoing a three-week training on principles and practices in Imaging and Endoscopy in Equine and Canine of Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC).
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) Clinic Director TV Satyamurthy said, “We have signed an MoU with the Indian Army to train our veterinarians every year based on their requirements.”
The RVC is responsible for the breeding, procurement, rearing, training and issuance of trained army horses, mules and dogs. Its activities include disease diagnosis, investigation and research into emerging diseases, and treatment of sick animals. It has chosen Madras Veterinary College as it is one of the leading institutions in the country in the treatment of small animals. The college is well equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including CT scan for diagnostic and treatment protocols. The college is likely to have an MRI scan.
“Training includes regular classes, theory, exercises and training on handling the equipment. We will issue certificates at the end of the training programme,” explained Mr. Satyamurthy.
The Indian Army has inducted indigenous dog breeds such as the Mudhol Hound from Karnataka and the Rajapalayam and Chippiparai from Tamil Nadu following a suggestion from Prime Minister Narendra Modi that they are best suited to Indian conditions. Three Army veterinarians get a chance to see the treatments offered to native breeds.
“Our training programs are specially designed and we design courses based on demand and need. As our veterinarians regularly treat beach horses and horses from the Police Department, they have also gained a lot of experience. We also have an operation theater for horses,” said A Arun Prasad, Resident Veterinar Officer (RVO).
He said that the college has adopted modern technology in a big way and has expertise in the treatment of large and small animals.
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