The Increasing Demand for Veterinary Services

As the world's population grows, so does the demand for veterinary services. This is particularly true in areas such as food production, public health, and animal welfare, where veterinarians play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of animals and people alike. In addition to traditional veterinary services, such as diagnosis, treatment, and surgery, veterinarians are increasingly called upon to provide specialized skills and knowledge in areas such as genetics, biotechnology, and public policy. This demand is only expected to increase in the coming years, as new technologies and advances in science continue to reshape the veterinarylandscape.

The Many Different Types of VeterinaryMedicine

Veterinary medicine encompasses a wide range of specialties and areas of expertise. From small animal clinics to large agricultural operations, veterinarians are called upon to treat a diverse range of animals, including dogs, cats, horses, cows, and even exotic animals. Each type of veterinary medicine requires specialized skills and knowledge, as well as a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges of each animal species. For example, small animal veterinarians must be adept at diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions in dogs and cats, while large animal veterinarians must be skilled at managing the health and welfare of herdsofcowsorhorses.

SupportingtheVeterinaryProfession

As we celebrate Veterinary Day, it's important to remember that the veterinary profession faces many challenges and obstacles. These include limited funding, changing regulations, and increasing competition from other healthcare providers. In order to continue providing highquality care to animals and protecting public health, the veterinary profession needs support from both the public and policymakers. This includes increased funding for research and education, as well as initiatives that promote the health and well-being of animals.

Veterinarians are able to diagnose and treat the complaints of their patients who are not able to communicate it to them. This is due to the bond between the veterinarians and the animals which is a unique and special relationship that is built on trust, compassion, and care. The world Veterinary Day is a celebration of this bond and an opportunity to appreciate the contribution of all the veterinarians which is often not paid much heed to.

-ARSH AASHIT

Combat animals over the years have evolved from the large mighty looking elephants and sturdy horses during World War 1 to ……a social media popular / celeb - cute - small dog?

We are talking about Patron, a 3 year old Jack Russell terrier who plays a key role in the Ukraine - Russia War.

Patron whose name means “ammo" is a detection dog and mascot for the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. He has become a National Hero, a symbol of Ukraine's resistance against Russia. With a whopping 412K followers on instagram he has turned into an internet sensation. His bio reads “the super dog” and that pretty much sums it up.

It all started with the video, in which Patron can be seen sniffing around debris and sitting on his caretaker’s lap while wearing a small bulletproof vest personalized with his name in Cyrillic letters, went viral, garnering over 267,000 views and 16,000 reactions on Facebook. Patron was described as "unexpected social media weapon" for Ukraine (JPost.com. The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 19 July 2022.)

Patron is under the care of Mykhailo Iliev, from Chernihiv. He was professionally trained by cynologists to showcase how dogs can be trained to perform specific tasks, but pivoted at the start of the war to learning how to sniff out mines, according to TODAY Parents. Patron was trained to recognize the smell of gunpowder. When he smells it, he gives a signal to Iliev, who then works with his human teammates to find and defuse the devices, He has helped find over 300 explosive objects.

Patron not only does mine detection work but he is also a charity worker. He and Mykhailo visit communities to teach children to be careful and follow the rules in case they discover an unknown object. The children absolutely love him and Patron captures their interest and are keen to learn from him.