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. 2012 Aug 22;365:31–47. doi: 10.1007/82_2012_259

Table1.

Roles and responsibilities of veterinarians in One Health

Human health Domestic animal health Ecological health
Reduce global hunger Promote animal welfare Protect biodiversity
Control zoonoses Prevent disease outbreaks Management of wildlife resources
Monitor food quality and safety Increase domestic animal production for food Control movement of exotic species and diseases
Biomedical research Increase and support animal product exports Disease prevention in wild animal populations
Disease surveillance Disease surveillance, diagnosis, and control Disease surveillance
Biosecurity Provide clinical and population health expertise for all animals Conservation of natural resources, conservation medicine
Human–animal bond: maintaining companion animal health Combatting antimicrobial resistance Climate change adaptation activities