Animal Health and Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary medicine studies methods that seek to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases and disorders in animals. This branch of medicine has various sub-specialties like veterinary physicians, paraveterinary workers and specializations such as osteopaths, physiotherapists and chiropractors. Veterinary medicine also extends to the prevention and regulation of zoonotic diseases, which are harmful to animals and human beings. This book strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.