Introduction

Question 1

Defination of Veterinary Public Health

Answer 1

“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.”

Question 2

Def of Public health

Answer 2

Public health is the branch of medicine, policy, and administration that protects populations of people from diseases

Question 3

Def of Veterinary public health

Answer 3

Veterinary public health is the intersection of veterinary medicine and public health
– To protect populations of people from animal- related diseases
– Animal health affects, and reflects, human health

Question 4

Zoonoses are

Answer 4

– Zoonoses are diseases with animal reservoirs

– Examples: rabies, Salmonella, beef and pork tapeworms

Question 5

Epizootiology

Answer 5

The study of the distribution and determinants of disease and other health outcomes in animal populations