This global initiative recognizes that human, animal, and environmental health are linked. Understanding animal behavior is crucial for predicting zoonotic disease spillover events (how stressed, displaced wildlife behaves around humans), improving the welfare of agricultural animals (reducing stress improves meat and milk quality), and even using animals as sentinels for environmental toxins that first manifest as behavioral changes.
The application of behavioral veterinary science varies significantly depending on the species being treated. Companion Animals (Dogs and Cats) This global initiative recognizes that human, animal, and
Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of Animal Behavior and Veterinary Science This global initiative recognizes that human