Diagnosis and Management of Veterinary Infectious Diseases - by Isabela Burton (Hardcover)

About the Book

Veterinary infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, affecting animals. These diseases can have significant impacts on animal health, welfare, and productivity, and they can also pose risks to human health through zoonotic transmission. Common veterinary infectious diseases include rabies, foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza, and parvovirus. Effective management of these diseases involves a combination of vaccination, biosecurity measures, diagnostic testing, and treatment protocols. Advances in veterinary medicine, such as the development of new vaccines and diagnostic tools, continue to enhance the ability to manage these diseases effectively. Public awareness and collaboration between veterinary and human health sectors are essential for addressing the challenges posed by veterinary infectious diseases. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of veterinary infectious diseases. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. For all those who are interested in veterinary sciences, this book can prove to be an essential guide.

Book Synopsis

Veterinary infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, affecting animals. These diseases can have significant impacts on animal health, welfare, and productivity, and they can also pose risks to human health through zoonotic transmission. Common veterinary infectious diseases include rabies, foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza, and parvovirus. Effective management of these diseases involves a combination of vaccination, biosecurity measures, diagnostic testing, and treatment protocols. Advances in veterinary medicine, such as the development of new vaccines and diagnostic tools, continue to enhance the ability to manage these diseases effectively. Public awareness and collaboration between veterinary and human health sectors are essential for addressing the challenges posed by veterinary infectious diseases. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of veterinary infectious diseases. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. For all those who are interested in veterinary sciences, this book can prove to be an essential guide.