One Health

International Cultural Boma: a training and mentorship model for capacity development in one health

Abstract “International Cultural Boma”, in an African context means a meeting that allows learning and a two-way exchange of information between elders and youngsters. African culture involves the transfer of wisdom and knowledge from the - wise, knowledgeable, and highly experienced - elders to the young that are mentored into responsible community members. Under “Capacity building in Integrated Management of Transboundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses (CIMTRADZ)” project, every summer, two-to-three days...

Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health: a case study of a study-abroad course with One Health principles integrated into Veterinary Medical Training

Abstract Introduction: One Health is "the collaborative efforts of multiple disciplines working locally, nationally and globally to attain optimal health for people, animals and the environment". The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends that medical, veterinary and public health students be informed and engaged in principles of One Health as part of their education and professional training. Methods: to better integrate One Health into the veterinary medical science curriculum, Mississippi State University, College...