World Veterinary Medicine Day is an opportunity to highlight the important work of veterinary doctors, who are essential health workers who play a fundamental role in protecting the health and well-being of animals, as well as public health. and food security.
These professionals not only take care of our beloved pets, but are also responsible for ensuring the health of production animals, allowing us to consume quality, safe and healthy food products. In addition, they play a vital role in the prevention of zoonotic diseases, those that can be transmitted between animals and humans, helping to prevent possible epidemic outbreaks.
The work of veterinary doctors in the field of public health is essential for the surveillance and control of diseases that could affect the human population. In addition, they actively collaborate in the development of health policies.
Veterinary medicine has evolved significantly in recent decades, always committed to the well-being of animals, humans and the environment. This evolution has shown their interdependence, highlighting the importance of the concept of “One Health”, where collaborative work stands out as the best strategy to address the global problems that we must face.
International organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) are actively collaborating to promote multisectoral responses to health challenges. public. In this context, veterinary doctors play a fundamental role in areas such as epidemiological surveillance of emerging and re-emerging diseases, antimicrobial resistance, animal nutrition and biodiversity conservation.
Animals play a fundamental role in human life, not only as part of our diet, but also as a source of physical, mental and social well-being. Veterinarians have made an important contribution to education and research, contributing from various facets, from biomedical and biotechnological research to disease prevention and species conservation.
On World Veterinary Medicine Day, we recognize and value the work of veterinary doctors in various areas of vital importance. Their dedication and commitment to animal, human and environmental well-being are an inspiration to all. We invite future generations of veterinary doctors to continue this work with vocation and passion, building a world where animals, humans and the environment coexist in balance.
