A Message from Melissa, one of our technicians who's serving with the Army Reserve in Haiti:

I thought I'd write a little update. One more week to go! It's been going really well. We have treated over 2000 animals so far. Mainly we've seen goats, equine, and cattle. We (two vets and myself) are doing a lot of deworming. Many animals are very bloated and skinny. There's been a few treatments on wounds that have been infested by flies. Overall they are taking good care of their animals. Understandable considering they use them for many things. They have appreciated the care for both animal and human. They haven't had anyone help with healthcare for 10 years and the last time an animal clinic came through, they charged for vaccinations. We are vaccinating birds against New Castle and swine against a Swine Fever. Then all the goats, cattle, and equine are getting an anthrax vaccine. Not too many cats are seen here. I guess they are a delicacy for Haitians. (and especially for alcoholics according to our interpreter). Interesting story. It's been pretty hot here. In the sun it's measured at 120 degrees. I've been wearing plenty of sunscreen."