Shiying Yu

Ruipai Pet Hospital, Sanya, 572000, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Animal Molecular Breeding, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 3   
Received: 08 Apr., 2024    Accepted: 24 May, 2024    Published: 13 Jun., 2024

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Animal welfare is intricately linked to effective disease prevention and control measures. This study explores the various strategies and methodologies employed in veterinary epidemiology, biosecurity, and infection control to enhance animal health and welfare, highlights the critical role of veterinary epidemiology in identifying risk factors and implementing control measures for livestock diseases, and discusses the importance of systematic reviews in synthesizing research on animal health, welfare, and food safety, providing a scientifically defensible summary of current knowledge. Effective infection control practices within veterinary settings are examined, emphasizing the need for consistent implementation and the challenges posed by antimicrobial resistance. Additionally, this study underscores the necessity of evaluating subsidized veterinary services to ensure their effectiveness in controlling zoonotic diseases and promoting animal welfare. The findings suggest that a multifaceted approach, including biosecurity, systematic reviews, and robust infection control practices, is essential for improving animal welfare through better disease prevention and control.

Animal welfare; Disease prevention; Veterinary epidemiology; Biosecurity; Infection control