Empowering Veterinary Herd Health Management: Insights into Education, Implementation, and Regulation Across Europe.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, integrated veterinary herd health management (VHHM), improving animal health, welfare, food safety, public health, farm management, and economics, has become ever-more important in the European Union due to structural and regulatory advancements. A mixed-methods study analyzed the current state and gaps in VHHM education and training across Europe. Data from 41 European veterinary institutions showed that 83% (n = 34/41) offered VHHM education, either as standalone courses and/or integrated into other subjects. An online survey for veterinarians, primarily working with cattle, poultry, pigs, and small ruminants (75%; n = 86/114), assessed perceived training knowledge gaps and needs. The majority of respondents were unaware of VHHM training programs (69.4%,

SUBMITTER: Maric M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11598985 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature