Bibliograph

Veterinary science, a very short introduction, James Yeates

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Veterinary science, a very short introduction, James Yeates

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-136) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Veterinary science

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1000133392

Responsibility statement

James Yeates

Series statement

Very short introductions, 554

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

Every year around the world veterinarians treat billions of animals, from house cats to racehorses to pythons. In this Very Short Introduction, James Yeates covers the long history of veterinary science, showing how it has developed over the past five centuries as our understanding of animals' fundamental biology, pathology, and pharmacology has grown. Considering the key roles of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in animal health, he discusses recent challenges such as the outbreak of BSE, and antibiotic resistance. Finally, Yeates considers the future of the field, and the difficulties vets face in balancing the interests of owners and animals when they don't coincide

Table Of Contents

1. All creatures great and small -- 2. Our families and other animals -- 3. Making illnesses better -- 4. Making lives better -- 5. Diseases across species -- 6. Global veterinary medicine -- Epilogue: the future of veterinary medicine

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