Veterinary

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Veterinary

Veterinary (pronunciation: /ˈvɛtərɪnɛri/), derived from the Latin veterinae meaning 'working animals', is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals. The scope of veterinary medicine is wide, covering all animal species, both domesticated and wild, with a wide range of conditions which can affect different species.

History

The history of veterinary medicine dates back to 9000 BC in Mesopotamia. The Ancient Egyptians were the first to establish veterinary medicine as a specialized field, with detailed records of veterinary practices found in hieroglyphs and papyri.

Branches of Veterinary Medicine

There are several branches of veterinary medicine including:

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