TY - BOOK AU - Yeates,James TI - Veterinary science: a very short introduction T2 - Very short introductions SN - 9780191833366 (ebook) : U1 - 636.089 23 PY - 2018/// CY - [Oxford] PB - Oxford University Press KW - Veterinary medicine N1 - Previously issued in print: 2018; Includes bibliographical references and index; Specialized N2 - Every year billions of animals, from housecats to racehorses to pythons, are treated by veterinarians. The use of veterinary science to treat the health of animals has a long history; for the past five centuries it has developed as our understanding of animals' fundamental biology, pathology, and pharmacology has grown. Rapid global changes expected in the 21st century will require the profession to respond proactively, embracing new challenges and opportunities. James Yeates, Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA, introduces the field of veterinary science, covering the history of its scientific and clinical aspects from early practices to recent challenges such as the outbreak of BSE and antibiotic resistance, and considering the differences between human medicine and veterinary medicine UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/actrade/9780198790969.001.0001 ER -