The Role of Veterinary Public Health in Global Food Security

Veterinary Public Health (VPH) plays a critical role in ensuring global food security by safeguarding animal health, controlling zoonotic diseases, and ensuring food safety. As the demand for animal-derived food products increases globally, the need for strong veterinary public health measures becomes even more vital.

The Connection Between VPH and Food Security

Food security depends on the availability, accessibility, and safety of food. Veterinary public health contributes by:

  • Controlling zoonotic diseases that threaten livestock and human health.
  • Ensuring food safety through meat inspection and disease surveillance.
  • Enhancing productivity in livestock farming through disease prevention and health management.

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    Challenges in Veterinary Public Health

    Despite its importance, VPH faces challenges such as:

  • Emerging zoonotic diseases like COVID-19 and avian influenza.
  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) due to excessive antibiotic use.
  • Weak regulatory frameworks in many developing nations.

    • Strengthening Veterinary Public Health for Food Security

    Governments and stakeholders can enhance VPH by:

    Investing in One Health initiatives.
    Strengthening disease surveillance and reporting systems.
    Implementing stricter food safety and biosecurity measures.

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