Army veterinarian from Maryland treats Iraqi donkeys

April 13, 2008

An Iraqi industrial complex has quadrupled its productivity in the last three months, and it has an Army veterinarian from Maryland to thank.

When heavy fuel oil became available to fire the kilns at the Narhwan Brick Factory Complex in Iraq, employment rose from 3,500 to 15,000, according to the Dept. of Defense.

But Army economist Lt. Col. Bruce Baker realized that healthy donkeys were needed for production at full capacity (to haul the fuel oil, straw and mud, without motor vehicles). And the animals on hand were sick and weak.

That’s where Capt. Rory Carolan, of Maryland, came in.

Carolan specializes in treating equine species such as horses, ponies and, indeed, donkeys. After arriving in Narhwan, Carolan held a clinic and treated more than 250.

“Many of the donkeys were malnourished and obviously mistreated,” he told the DOD. “Some suffered from pressure sores, hematomas and neglect. Some collapsed of exhaustion and died before our eyes.”

So, with the help of other soldiers, Carolan examined, wormed, measured and weighed the donkeys.

“That is where we can have the most impact, teaching the owners how to properly feed and care for the animals. Higher production at the factories will be achieved with the improved standards of care employed.”

JACKIE SAUTER, Web Editor

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