To understand behavior, one must understand the machinery that drives it.
The field encompasses several critical disciplines that contribute to how we manage and live with animals: What is Animal Science To understand behavior, one must understand the machinery
Veterinary science has moved beyond behaviorism (stimulus-response) into neurobiology. Today’s veterinary curriculum includes significant training in neurochemistry and psychopharmacology. To understand behavior
When a patient presents with a behavioral complaint (e.g., aggression, house soiling), veterinarians use the AFIRM approach: and the environment are interconnected.
The study of animal behavior and veterinary science also feeds into the "One Welfare" concept. This idea suggests that animal welfare, human wellbeing, and the environment are interconnected.