Response to Bowsher et al. (2021) veterinary intelligence

Citation

Fraser M, Innes J & RCVS Fellowship (2021) Response to Bowsher et al. (2021) veterinary intelligence. Refers to: Bowsher G, McNamara T, Bernard R and Sullivan R. Veterinary Intelligence: integrating zoonotic threats into global health security. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 2021 https://doi.org/10.1177/01410768211035355. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 114 (12), pp. 544-544. https://doi.org/10.1177/01410768211046166

Abstract
First paragraph: Firstly, can we thank Bowsher et al.1 for their work on zoonotic threats and the role that the veterinary profession can play in mitigation. This paper highlighted some very relevant points, in particular the need for more veterinary involvement in monitoring for zoonotic disease; that this work requires greater funding and that animal diseases are human diseases. We would also strongly agree with the conclusion that human and veterinary scientific communities need to collaborate to prevent any future pandemics.

Journal
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine: Volume 114, Issue 12