One world of veterinary medicine

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Medicine
• One Health
• Global Health

Background:

• The veterinary profession operates in an increasingly interconnected global landscape.
• Societal demands on veterinarians are expanding beyond traditional animal care.
• Veterinarians are essential in public health, biomedical research, food safety, and ecosystem health.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address the evolving needs and expectations of the veterinary profession.
• To propose a unifying concept for veterinary medicine in the 21st century.
• To advocate for an educational transformation within veterinary schools.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of the veterinary profession's current state and future needs.
• Exploration of the
• One World of Veterinary Medicine
• concept.
• Review of the societal contract and educational imperatives for veterinarians.

Main Results:

• Veterinarians must adopt an expanded knowledge base, new skills, and a revised mindset.
• The veterinary profession faces fragmentation and specialization.
• A unified discipline is needed to serve as an intellectual foundation.

Conclusions:

• The
• One World of Veterinary Medicine
• concept offers a path to reconnect the profession and enhance public esteem.
• Academic veterinary medicine must lead an educational transformation.
• This transformation will reaffirm the social contract, align diverse sectors, and expand the veterinary portfolio.