Yeates James (Chief Veterinary Officer Of The Rspca) - Veterinary Science: A Very Short Introduction - PaperbackBinding: Paperback Description: Every year billions of animals from housecats to racehorses to pythons are treated by veterinarians. The use of veterinary science to treat the health of animals has a long history; for the past five centuries it has developed as our understanding of animals fundamental biology pathology and pharmacology has grown. Rapid global changes expected in the twenty first century will require the profession to respond
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Description: Every year billions of animals from housecats to racehorses to pythons are treated by veterinarians. The use of veterinary science to treat the health of animals has a long history; for the past five centuries it has developed as our understanding of animals fundamental biology pathology and pharmacology has grown. Rapid global changes expected in the twenty - first century will require the profession to respond proactively embracing new challenges and opportunities. James Yeates Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPC a introduces the field of veterinary science covering the history of its scientific and clinical aspects from early practices to recent challenges such as the outbreak of BSE and antibiotic resistance and considering the differences between human medicine and veterinary medicine. Analysing the key roles played by diagnosis treatment and prevention with regard to the health of farm animals and pets he relates this to wider aspects concerning public health such as zoonoses (diseases that jump from animals to humans). Yeates also covers recent One Health approaches involving the health of both humans and animals seen as synergistic and discusses the challenges for the future of veterinary medicine including the ethical dilemmas in balancing the interests of owners and animals when they do not coincide. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Veterinary Science: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Yeates James (Chief Veterinary Officer Of The Rspca)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198790969
Pages: 160 Pages, 20 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 4/22/2018
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Veterinary Medicine
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Yeates James (Chief Veterinary Officer Of The Rspca) - Veterinary Science: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback