Abstract

Veterinary public health plays a critical role in safeguarding both animal and human populations from health risks associated with animal-related factors. This article provides an overview of the importance of veterinary public health, explores current strategies and challenges, and discusses potential future directions to enhance its effectiveness. By integrating expertise from veterinary medicine, public health, and other relevant disciplines, veterinary public health efforts can address emerging zoonotic diseases, food safety concerns, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental health risks. Collaboration among government agencies, academia, industry stakeholders, and international organizations is essential to develop comprehensive policies, surveillance systems, and educational programs to promote animal and human health globally. As the interface between animals, humans, and the environment continues to evolve, veterinary public health remains a critical component of One Health approaches to address complex health challenges in the 21st century.