veterinariya
Veterinariya, or veterinary science, is the branch of medicine focused on the health and welfare of animals. It encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of diseases and injuries in companion animals, farm animals, wildlife, and laboratory species. Veterinariya also plays a key role in protecting public health by monitoring zoonotic diseases, ensuring safe food chains, and supporting research in comparative medicine.
Education and training typically lead to a degree such as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or
Practice areas include clinical medicine, surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, laboratory diagnostics, radiology, and preventive care, including vaccination,
Historically, veterinary medicine developed from animal care in ancient civilizations to formalized science in the 18th