Veterinary epidemiology: challenges and opportunities in research

摘要: Abstract It is essential that all groups periodically review their mandate, achievements and direction in light of the changing needs society. suggested greater use naturalistic paradigm epidemiological research warranted, as scientific paradigm, while serving ‘hard’ sciences well may have shortcomings when it comes to understanding multifactorial issues, particularly if one these human behaviour. The challenge then ensure on an ongoing basis remains relevant societal concerns, seek apply methods lead knowledge will a positive impact. Epidemiology can contribute need both through resultant practical application its findings. former necessitates discipline epidemiology be strong, continue advance. latter more pragmatic requires integration with other perspectives, for example, economics management science. There danger harmonization perspectives considered synonymous epidemiology. Preference here term population medicine this. Without this distinction we are becoming increasingly unfocused. With evolve plan our programs so they remain society's needs.