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Public Health System in the United States

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is the primary public health agency at the federal level and serves to assess the general health of the nation, establish national goals and policies, and direct federal efforts in support of the states. Major public health–oriented components of DHHS include:

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Role of Veterinarians in Public Health and One Health

webRole of Veterinarians in the Production and Control of Biologics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals. Ensuring that animal drugs, vaccines, and devices are safe and …

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The Health Management Program in Dairy Cattle

webThe goal of health management programs is to ensure the optimal care and well-being of dairy cattle and to reduce losses in productivity caused by disease and management …

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Basic Principles of Epidemiology

webBasic Principles of Epidemiology. Epidemiology is “the study of disease in populations and of factors that determine its occurrence over time.”. The purpose is to describe and identify …

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Overview of Preventative Health Care and Husbandry of Horses

webProper management can decrease the incidence of many disease conditions in horses. Informed management of the environment and diet, routine foot and dental care, and …

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Overview of Preventative Health Care and Husbandry of Beef Cattle

webThe primary objective of this chapter is to provide an overview of the interaction between management and health of beef cattle, with a focus on major factors that influence …

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Overview of Management and Nutrition in Animals

webNutritional management is part of overall animal management and is essential to health and productivity. Nutrition plays a role in influencing the animal's susceptibility to disease (eg, …

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Pet Health Overview

webPet Health Overview. The content in this tab of the website is designed for use by pet owners in their home care for their animals. The information is derived from the …

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Study Compares Mental Health and Well Being of Veterinarians …

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Nutrition of Horses

webDuring the past 20–30 years, there has been an increased awareness of equine nutrition Nutrition: Horses and its importance to the health of the horse. In every stage of life, …

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WHO Highlights Rabies Prevention Efforts on World Rabies Day

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Routine Health Care of Dogs

webRoutine Health Care of Dogs. In addition to feeding and exercising your dog, other aspects of general care are needed to keep your dog healthy throughout its life. These include …

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Routine Health Care of Cats

webHousehold Hazards. Spaying/Neutering. Routine health care refers to the non-emergency, general care that is needed to keep your cat healthy throughout its life. This includes …

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Interactions Between Health and Production in Dairy Cattle

webInfectious disease still represents a major source of loss to dairy industries worldwide. In Britain, outbreaks of foot and mouth disease Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Animals Foot …

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Routine Health Care of Rats

webRoutine Health Care of Rats. Appropriate housing, a nutritious diet, good hygiene, and considerate care will minimize disease problems for your rat. Injuries can be prevented by …

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Disorders and Diseases of Rabbits

webOther signs of illness are loss of appetite, dehydration, loss of energy, staining of the hindquarters, and death within 1 to 3 days in recently weaned rabbits. In severe …

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Disorders and Diseases of Reptiles

webProtozoa are single-celled organisms; some cause disease in animals. Entamoeba invadens is the most serious disease-causing protozoan of reptiles. Signs of infection are loss of …

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Disorders and Diseases of Rats

webLeptospirosis is a bacterial infection of the urinary tract that is most often reported in wild rats and mice. It can potentially be transmitted to pet rats and humans. Diagnosis is based on …

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Disorders and Diseases of Guinea Pigs

webHealth problems among guinea pigs that live alone are usually related to aging, dental disease, reproductive disorders, injury, or improper care. Infectious diseases caused by …

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Reproductive Disorders of Female Dogs

webMetritis. Ovarian Remnant Syndrome. Pyometra. Subinvolution of Placental Sites. Vaginal Overgrowth (Vaginal Prolapse, Vaginal Hyperplasia) Vaginitis. For More Information. …

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Exotic and Laboratory Animals

webCardiovascular and Hematologic Diseases of Hedgehogs. Cardiomyopathy is a common postmortem finding in captive African hedgehogs. The etiology of the disease is not …

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Hybrid Schistosomes Transmitted Between People and Livestock …

webResearchers funded by the UK government have discovered highly infectious new hybrid schistosomes formed from a combination of livestock and human species of …

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