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Veterinary Science: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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Veterinary Science: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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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 RSPCA, 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.
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Imprint: |
Oxford UniversityPress
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Very Short Introductions |
Release date: |
February 2018 |
Authors: |
James Yeates
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Dimensions: |
175 x 113 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
160 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-19-879096-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Professional & Technical >
Veterinary science >
General
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LSN: |
0-19-879096-1 |
Barcode: |
9780198790969 |
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