Veterinary Vision Vol 06-01 2007 Fall

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Veterinary Vision Vol 06-01 2007 Fall
by: University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Contributors








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Veterinary Vision A Publication of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Vol 06-01 2007 Fall

Veterinary Vision is a publication of The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. This yearly magazine explores the research, teaching, and outreach services of the College of Veterinary Medicine.


Excerpt:
in Public Health
The general public tends to think of veterinary medicine only in terms of preventing disease in animals; however, the profession also exists to prevent disease in animals and in humans. Veterinary medicine, in fact, is the only comparative medicine profession.

The online encyclopedia Wikipedia defines the comprehensive thrust of the veterinary medicine mission thus: Veterinary medicine is the application of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic principles to companion, domestic, exotic, wildlife, and production animals. Veterinary science is vital to the study and protection of animal production practices, herd health and monitoring the spread of disease. It requires the acquisition and application of scientific knowledge in multiple disciplines and uses technical skills directed at disease prevention in both domestic and wild animals. Veterinary science helps safeguard human health through the careful monitoring of the health of livestock, companion animals, and wildlife. Emerging zoonotic diseases around the globe require capabilities in epidemiology and infectious disease control that are particularly well suited to veterinary sciences. The Veterinarian’s Oath notably includes the statement that we will use our scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society and that we will promote public health

Contents:
Cover
Comments from the DEAN
Increasing the Veterinary College’s Rolein Public Health
Features
4 Veterinarians on the frontlines of defensefor animals and human
In Public Health,if You’re Doing Your Job,Nothing Happens
8 Could our diet choices and the medicationswe take for pain and diabetes also affect ourability to fight cancer?
12 Securing the nation’s agricultural and food sectors
Veterinary Social Workin the Service of Public Health
Improving the lives of companion animals in Tennessee
Public Service

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