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Notes on technical progress in veterinary public health
D Grossklaus1, E Weise, H Kolb
1Bundesgesundheitsamt (Federal Health Office), Robert von Ostertag-Institute (Institute for Veterinary Medicine), Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany.
Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Veterinary public health (VPH) advancements have protected consumers and the environment for a century. Key successes include controlling zoonotic diseases like tuberculosis and rabies, alongside food safety measures.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Public Health
- Food Safety
- Zoonotic Disease Control
Background:
- Scientific and technical progress in VPH over 100 years has significantly protected consumer health and the environment.
- Historical successes in controlling epizootics of zoonotic diseases such as tuberculosis, brucellosis, rabies, and trichinellosis are highlighted.
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