"Veterinary Public
Health comprises all the community efforts influencing and influenced by
the veterinary medical arts and sciences applied to the prevention of
diseases, protection of life, and promotion of the well being and
efficiency of man." (WHO/FAO, 1951)
"Veterinary Public
Health is a component of public health activities devoted to the
application of professional veterinary skills, knowledge and resources
for the protection and improvement of human health."
(WHO/FAO, 1975)
"Veterinary Public
Health is the contribution to the complete physical, mental, and social
well-being of humans through an understanding and application of
veterinary medical science." (WHO, 1999) |