Veterinary Preventive Medicine

Veterinary Preventive Medicine focuses on strategies for protecting animal populations from disease and maintaining health through systematic preventive care. The book introduces principles of epidemiology, disease surveillance, risk assessment, biosecurity, sanitation, vaccination, nutrition, housing, and herd-health management. It examines how infectious and non-infectious diseases can be prevented through early identification of risk factors and appropriate management practices. Attention is given to population medicine and the importance of monitoring disease patterns across livestock, companion animals, and other animal populations. The text discusses vaccination programmes, quarantine, isolation, infection control, environmental management, parasite prevention, food safety, and measures for reducing disease transmission. It also considers the role of veterinary professionals in public health, zoonotic disease prevention, animal welfare, and the responsible use of medicines. By emphasizing prevention rather than relying solely on treatment, the book provides a practical framework for improving animal health and reducing economic and biological losses. It is suitable for veterinary students, practitioners, animal-health managers, researchers, and professionals working in epidemiology and public-health programmes.