Here's how you know
 **Official websites use .mil** .mil
 **Secure .mil websites use HTTPS** lock () https://


Skip to main content (Press Enter).
 Toggle navigation
            
            
            
            
            National Guard
                        Always Ready Always There
                    National Guard
            
            Search National Guard:
                        Search
                    Search
                        Search National Guard:
                            Search
    Home

    News
    
        Guard News

    Overseas Operations

    State Partnership Program

    News Features

    RSS Feeds

    Press Releases

    Transcripts

    Features
    
        Features by Year

    Posture Statement

    State Partnership Program

    Special Features

    About the Guard
    
        How We Began

    Air National Guard

    Army National Guard    
    
        DEERS Soldier Journey

    Leader Development Program

    History and Heritage

    I am the Guard

    NGB Official March

    Leadership
    
        CNGB

    VCNGB

    SEA

    DANG

    DARNG

    Joint Staff    
    
        J-1

    J-2

    J-3

    J-4

    J-5

    J-6

    J-7

    J-8

    Personal Staff    
    
        Inspector General

    General Counsel

    Public Affairs

    Executive Support Services

    Legislative Liaison

    Special Staff    
    
        National Guard Office of Special Victims' Counsel

    Office of the Provost Marshal

    Office of the Joint Surgeon

    Director of Acquisitions

    Small Business Programs

    Chaplain

    Senior Leader Management Office

    Diversity Equity Inclusion

    Comptroller

    Resources    
        National Defense Strategy Implementation Guidance

    Community Engagement

    FOIA

    Fact Sheets

    Helpful Links

    Image Gallery
    
        News Images

    Graphics

    Historical Paintings

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Legislative Liaison

    Small Business Programs

    Social Media

    State Websites

    Videos    
    
        Featured Videos

    On Every Front

    2019 Videos

    2020 Videos

    2021 Videos

    Suicide Prevention

    Family Programs

    Environmental

    Trial Defense Service

    Holistic Wellness Challenge

    Contact Us  Home
  News
  Overseas Operations
 
 Download
 Details
 Share
 NEWS
 Kentucky veterinarians extend training in Afghanistan By Staff Sgt. Sidney Hoffman
                Agribusiness Development Team 5 Unit
 KANDAHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Members of the veterinary team of Kentucky’s Agribusiness Development Team 5 conducted their first joint Veterinary Outreach Program with a Special Forces team in the Maiwand District of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. The two-day exercise involved training the Afghan National Army Special Forces (ANASF) medics in common veterinary techniques to include large animal handling and restraint, physical exams, basic anatomy, proper nutrition, common diseases and preventive medicine. The training was tailored to meet the needs of southern Afghanistan, focusing on common ailments prevalent within the district of Maiwand. “This was the first time since their training that they were able to interact with a local group of herders and apply their training to helping their people,” said Capt. Chase Kohne, ADT 5 veterinarian.  ”Their ability to work with the herders as well as identify and treat common ailments truly legitimized the efforts of the ag-team over the past 12 months.” Planning for a joint exercise with Afghan para-veterinarians working with the Afghan medics has been in the works since early 2012 under ADT 4.  Eight individuals were selected from five districts within Kandahar province for six months of training from the Dutch Committee for Afghanistan.  This group of para-veterinarians is committed to helping their communities through livestock production and prevention of disease. Kentucky ADTs have been present in southern Afghanistan since early 2012 with a focus on crop production and preservation, water management and livestock. Common problems for livestock in the region are a lack of proper nutrition and water in order for the livestock to work, produce milk or eggs, or reproduce normally.  Improper vaccination and de-worming techniques are also obstacles, leaving the livestock susceptible to treatable diseases, infections, worms and parasites. The exercise concluded on the second day with Afghan para-veterinarians working jointly with the ANASF medics that were supervised by the ADT 5 veterinary team. Nearly 300 animals were treated to include donkeys, camels, cattle, sheep and goats that belonged to local herders in a small village in Maiwand District.  Both the ANASF medics and para-veterinarians participated in the delivery of treatment, which included vaccinations, deworming, dental care and treatment of infections. The veterinary team assigned to ADT 5 was also given the opportunity to mentor the local para-veterinarians. “We are transitioning to a phase where the trained para-veterinarians will be working for their people independent from the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF),”  said CEW Amberlie Silva, an ADT 5 agribusiness specialist. “You could see the confidence in their skills growing with each animal they treated. It was a truly rewarding experience to see the para-veterinarians that we helped train giving back to their country in a way that can help to improve the quality of life for entire communities of people.” ADT 5 will continue to develop joint exercises with the locally trained Afghan agricultural leaders as well as the provincial government in order to ensure the skills received during our time here continue to remain as troops begin to draw back. Col. Bob Hayter, commanding officer of ADT 5, believes that the key to a sustainable solution lies within the coordination of the local Afghan people with the Guard members and ISAF personnel.
 SHARE
 PRINT
 NY National Guard Strengthens Bonds with Allies in Morocco Overseas Operations • 6 days ago
 Alaska Guard Soldiers Honored Before Middle East Deployment Overseas Operations • 13 days ago
 29th Infantry Division HQ Heads Exercise Immediate Response Overseas Operations • 18 days ago
 134th Medical Company Joins Combined Resolve Exercise Overseas Operations • 19 days ago
 Guard Soldiers, Czech Partners Celebrate Victory in Europe Day Overseas Operations • 21 days ago
 2024 (24)  2023 (57)  2022 (71)  2021 (58)  2020 (41)  2019 (56)  2018 (55)  2017 (46)  2016 (31)  2015 (36)  2014 (48)  2013 (64)  2012 (134)  2011 (163)  2010 (179)
 Home
 Site Map
 Privacy & Security Policy
 Link Disclaimer
 Web Policy
 DOD Information Quality
 DOD Open GovernmentFOIA
 No FEAR Act
 Accessibility/Section 508
 Contact Us
 Army Guard Careers
 Air Guard Careers
 USA.gov
                    
Staying Connected
    XYouTubeFlickrFacebookInstagram
                 
                
                

Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil