Gerardo Bailey

Veterinary Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach Gerardo Bailey

The branch of medicine which deals with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in animals is known as veterinary medicine. It has a broad scope, ranging from domesticated animals to wild animals. It covers a wide spectrum of conditions which can affect different species. Professional care in veterinary medicine is mostly led by a veterinary physician. Other paraveterinary workers such as veterinary nurses and technicians can also provide professional veterinary care. The effectiveness of treatment in veterinary medicine is determined with the help of randomized controlled trials. Research in this domain is focused on wildlife and ecosystem health, human-animal interfaces and zoonotic diseases. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of veterinary medicine using an evidence based approach. It unravels the recent researches in this field. This book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information on veterinary medicine as well as for experts.