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Veterinary civil action programs in Afghanistan: pros, cons, and how
1405th Civil Affairs Battalion, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan.
U.S. Army Medical Department Journal
|January 21, 2010
Summary
Veterinary civic action programs (VETCAPs) provide short-term livestock treatment but may harm Afghanistan's veterinary infrastructure. This study quantifies VETCAPs' impact and suggests minimizing damage while achieving military goals.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary medicine
- International development
- Military operations
Background:
- Veterinary civic action programs (VETCAPs) are military-led initiatives providing livestock treatment in conflict zones.
- These programs have been extensively used in Afghanistan since 2001 for strategic objectives.
- Concerns exist among NGOs regarding VETCAPs' long-term impact on local veterinary infrastructure sustainability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the effect of VETCAPs on Afghanistan's veterinary infrastructure.
- To identify strategies for achieving military objectives with minimal damage to veterinary services.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted from March 2006 to February 2007.
- Data collection likely involved assessing veterinary infrastructure changes and VETCAP activities.
Main Results:
- (Results not detailed in the abstract, but the study aimed to quantify impacts.)
- (The study sought to determine methods for less damaging VETCAP implementation.)
Conclusions:
- (Conclusions depend on study findings, but likely address the balance between military goals and veterinary infrastructure sustainability.)
- (The research aims to inform future VETCAP planning for improved outcomes.)
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