There’s a Buddhist proverb that clearly defines how everything is connected. “This is because that is. This is not, because that is not. This ceases to be because that ceases to be.” Everything, animate and inanimate, is connected and part of a greater whole. It is as part of this greater whole that we, as […]
The Power of One Health
One Health is a concept that recognizes the connection between the health of animals, people, and the environment. I first became familiar with One Health after attending a talk at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. This talk familiarized me with One Health and its practical use for veterinary and human health professionals. The […]
African Swine Fever Outbreak in China
I’ve always been interested in epidemics. Growing up, one of my favorite movies was Outbreak with Dustin Hoffman, and my all time favorite book is The Coming Plague by Laurie Garrett. Now that I am a veterinary student, I have taken more of an interest in communicable diseases that affect species other than humans. Right […]
