Remount Veterinary Corps celebrates 237 raising day

JAMMU: One of the oldest services of the Indian Army 'The Remount Veterinary Corps' (RVC) on Monday celebrated its 237th raising day at the headquarter of the Northern Command in Udhampur.
"RVC is the premier agency engaged in breeding, rearing and training of Army Dogs.
"In Northern Command, these dogs are deployed for guarding, tracking, mine detection, explosive detection, search and rescue and avalanche-rescue and Infantry patrolling duties", an army spokesman said.
He said that the "sterling performance of the Silent Warrior (Army Dogs)" under the challenging conditions has transformed them as force multiplier and carved a niche for the RVC and Indian Army.
"To recognise the excellent work done by Army Dogs and their handlers in The Army's Northern Command, eight units have already been awarded with unit citation by Army Chief, Army Commander and the Governor", he said.
He said that till date, a total of two Sena Medal, 83 Chief's Commendation Cards, two Vice Chiefs Commendation Cards and 284 Army Commanders Commendation Cards have been awarded to the dogs and their handlers.
He said that the Corps has excelled in ensuring high standards of health and fitness of Army animals in most difficult and hazardous terrains and adverse conditions through state of art fully equipped Army Veterinary Hospitals located in various parts of Northern Command.
"They have played a major role in providing succor to the needy under operation Sadbhavana by organising veterinary aid camps, training courses and free treatment to civil animals, thereby made invaluable contribution in achieving the stated objective of winning the hearts and minds of local populace", the spokesman said.
He said that the RVC in Northern Command in collaboration with DRDO have a breeding project of Zanskar Pony (Animal Transport).