Since the domestication and breeding of animals, man has had the need to alleviate the suffering and loss of animals (and therefore food) caused by diseases, lesions and accidents.

This basic concept is the equivalnet of our modern understanding of animal health, especially that related to the health of animals destined for human consumption.

About the author of this post:

Joaquim Segales

Investigador del Programa de Sanitat Animal. IRTA-CReSA. Catedràtic de la UAB. joaquim.segales@irta.cat

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