Animal health and globalization: the challenge of equitable and sustainable policies in the context of developing countries

Abstract

Globalization is a mega trend which has differentiated influences on developing countries. Veterinary Public Health and Animal Health are analyzed under globalization context on developing world. Relations among animal health and human health, knowledge society, urban development, consumer perceptions, animal production systems, agricultural policies, international trade and education are discussed. This study highlights both, the need to get adapted to challenges and opportunities offered by globalization and University education role on training suitable professionals to response the challenges of new scenarios and interaction with different actors.