Vetscience International is the magazine of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in which we share stories about how we try to improve the health of animals, people, and their environment.
People used to throw cadavers into the canals of Utrecht. Horses were draught animals and riding wasn't a hobby for young girls. So how has veterinary knowledge changed our behaviour over the last two hundred years? Read the five short articles below to find out.
What makes a medicine safe and effective for one species but highly toxic for another? A cow is very different from a lapdog, bird or tortoise, explains veterinary pharmacologist Ronette Gehring. ‘Animal species have entirely different reactions to medicines. We want to find out why.’
Animal testing plays an important role in the development of medicine and broader scientific research. However, the practice has been coming under growing scrutiny in recent years.
We still don't have a clear idea of the future of livestock farming. One thing is certain, though: animal welfare is becoming increasingly important. So what role should veterinarians play in shaping tomorrow's livestock farming industry?
