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Veterinary
Science Introduction
Veterinary Science is the science
of diagnosing, treating and curing the
diverse types of diseases in birds and
animals. The subject broadly covers
the study of animal physiology,
treatment and prevention of diseases
among animals. The basic principles of
this specialized branch of study are
quite similar to that of human medical
sciences. But the job profile of
a veterinary doctor or a vet is much
more than that of a general physician
or a surgeon. It involves not only
taking care of animal health but also
includes scientific breeding and
handling of livestock.
Besides giving treatment, Vets
perform surgery, prevent spreading of
diseases in animals by administering
timely vaccination and medicines and
give advice on care of pets and farm
animals. Their activities may also
include Animal husbandry- animal breed
improvement by 'selection breeding'
and artificial insemination, animal
research in order to control spread of
diseases transmitted through animals;
thus protecting the public from
exposure to diseases carried by
animals, wildlife conservation,
poultry management and health care,
livestock insurance and rural
development. Broadly a veterinary
doctor has a major role in the
conservation of livestock and domestic
animal wealth.
Veterinary doctors deal with the
treatment, care and handling of
domestic pets, livestock, animals in
the zoo, laboratory, sporting animals
or animals with the government's
animal husbandry departments. They
take up practice exclusively of either
large animals such as cattle including
horses, pigs, sheep; poultry etc or
small animals mainly household
pets including dogs, cats, birds etc.
or both. The approach in
treatment vary according to different
animals. The vets must be
familiar with the many breeds of pets
or livestock and the characteristics
of each so that they can recommend
diets, exercise regiments and
treatment, specific to the breed.
The scope for veterinarians in the
future is bright. As keeping pets is
becoming a fad now, the demand for
private veterinary clinics is on the
rise in metropolitan cities. And
similarly, there has been an
unprecedented growth in the poultry
sector and animal products’
technology sector, resulting in an
increased demand for veterinarians in
different sectors of livestock and
poultry.
Eligibility : To practice as
a veterinarian it is essential to have
a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary
Science (B.V.Sc.). Click
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Job Prospectus and Career
Options : Veterinary science
offers a large number of avenues of
work and the demand for Veterinary
doctors has increased
tremendously. Click
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Remuneration : There is a
great scope for the profession with
the explosion of satellite channels
and more and more music channels being
launched. Click
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Institutes : The amount of
remuneration of a veterinarian depends
upon the kind of practice and the
animals that are treated. Click
here for more information
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