Tending Animals in the Global Village (PDF)

A book like no other in the field of veterinary medicine with
pertinent information every student and practitioner will find
beneficial.

Veterinaries have access to a great variety of texts, journals,
and continuing education opportunities to keep them on top of the
tremendous technological advances in clinical care and preventive
medicine. Outside of the technical realm, however, there are many
global trends, which exert profound effects on how the veterinary
profession serves society and how veterinary professionals define
their role in a rapidly changing world. This new and unrivaled book
delves into these influences in impressive detail, identifying new
challenges and opportunities for the veterinary profession in a
global context.

Unique topics covered include:

* * The important global trends with implications for veterinary
medicine.

* * Different cultural attitudes towards the human use of animals,
their impact on the human-animal relationship, and the challenges
this poses for veterinarians.

* * The role of livestock in food security, rural development, and
sustainable agriculture and the opportunities for veterinarians to
improve the lives of people who depend on animals around the
world.

* * The relationship of global environmental change to animal
health and production.

* * The emerging field of conservation medicine and the important
role of veterinarians in protecting biodiversity and conserving
wildlife.

* * A global perspective on veterinary service delivery and the
opportunities and challenges for improving animal health care
worldwide.

* * The growth of international trade, its relation to food safety
and animal health, and its impact on animal agricultural and
veterinary medicine.

* * The growing risk of foreign animal disease, the national and
international institutions involved in animal disease control, and
the role of the private practitioner in controlling foreign animal
disease.

* * Nontraditional career paths for veterinarians interested in
working internationally and how to identify and prepare for such
international career opportunities.