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Remount Veterinary Corps celebrate Corps Day 12/15/2014 12:02:00 AM Early Times Report Udhampur, Dec 14: The Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) celebrated its 236th Corps Day at Headquarter Northern Command on Sunday. A statement issued here, Lt General DS Hooda, GOC-in-C (Army Commander) Northern Command complimented all ranks of Army Veterinary Corps for their dedication, high degree of professionalism in performing their duties in difficult and inhospitable terrain conditions in the Northern Command. "The RVC is the premier agency in breeding of quality dogs and their training. In Northern Command, these dogs are noted for performing Guarding, Tracking, Mine Detection, Explosive Detection, Search and Rescue and Avalanche Rescue and Infantry patrolling duties," a statement said. It further said that the Army Dogs and their handlers were providing exemplary service to the Nation and were acting as 'Force Multiplier' in the Indian Army. The dogs are doing outstanding performance in J&K, out of 19 Army Dog units deployed in Army's Northern Command, 8 units have already been awarded with unit citation by Army Chief, Army Commander and the Governor. Till date, a total of two Sena Medals, 82 Chief's Commendation Cards, 2 Vice Chiefs Commendation Cards and 259 Army Commanders Commendation Cards have been awarded to the dogs and their handlers. The RVC in Northern Command in collaboration with DRDO have a breeding project of Zanskar Pony (Animal Transport). These ponies are being trained and inducted in Ladakh Scouts. The RVC plays a significant role in quality control of food of animal origin for troops. The Corps also provides technical expertise in the form of treatment, breeding and management of Military Farm animals thereby providing wholesome milk to the troops. The spirit of RVC is reflected in their motto of "PASHU SEVA ASMAKAM DHARMAH" and Corps has a record of outstanding contribution in all operations.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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