Yeates, James

Veterinary Science: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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ISBN 13:
9780198790969
author:
Yeates, James
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
17.02 x 1.27 x 11.18 centimetres
Genre:
Science, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£10.14

Description

Veterinary Science: A Very Short Introduction By James Yeates The use of veterinary science to treat the health of animals has a long history, spanning over five centuries. As our understanding of animals' fundamental biology, pathology, and pharmacology has grown, so too has the field of veterinary science. This book introduces the history of veterinary science, covering its scientific and clinical aspects, from early practices to recent challenges such as the outbreak of BSE and antibiotic resistance. The book explores the key roles played by diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in maintaining the health of farm animals and pets, and relates these to wider aspects concerning public health, such as zoonoses. It also discusses recent "One Health" approaches involving the health of both humans and animals, and the challenges for the future of veterinary medicine, including the ethical dilemmas in balancing the interests of owners and animals. This book is part of the Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press, which provides a concise and accessible introduction to a wide range of subjects.

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