VETERINARY MEDICINE OVERVIEW

Definition: Veterinary medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the health of both domestic and wild animals, as well as preventing the transmission of animal diseases to humans.
Importance in Food Safety: Veterinarians contribute to ensuring a safe food supply through monitoring and maintaining the health of food-producing animals.
Historical Background:
- Veterinary practice has existed since early recorded history, dating back to 2000 BCE in Babylonia and Egypt.
- Ancient Greeks had