Veterinary medicine

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/veterinary-medicine

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Veterinary medicine known for?Veterinary research has historically contributed to significant advancements in human medicine
2. What is the founding of first veterinary school?The first formal veterinary school was established in Lyon, France, in 1761
3. What is the scope of practice?Veterinary medicine encompasses companion animals, livestock, wildlife, aquatic animals, and laboratory animals

Epizootic: An epidemic of disease that affects a large number of animals in a region or across continents.
Zoonotic Diseases: Infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
One Health: A collaborative, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and our environment.