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Future trends in veterinary pharmacology in the Netherlands
By van Miert, A S·Published in The veterinary quarterly·2000·Utrecht University, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Trends in veterinary clinical and fundamental pharmacology: past and future in The Netherlands.
Plain-English summary
This paper discusses how veterinary medicine, particularly in the Netherlands, has been evolving in terms of understanding how medications work and how they can affect different animals. It highlights the importance of comparing how various species respond to drugs and their side effects, which is crucial since different animals can react very differently to the same medication. The authors also point out that there are still many areas in veterinary pharmacology that need more research to improve treatment for pets and other animals. They emphasize that following the best practices in veterinary care is essential for ensuring safe and effective use of medications. Overall, the paper suggests that while progress has been made, there is still much work to be done in this field.
Abstract
Veterinary pharmacology has undergone a gradual development in the Netherlands during this century. Starting from a historical perspective the paper aims to provide an overview of future trends and important issues in the area of veterinary pharmacology and toxicology. It is pointed out that this discipline comprises several subdisciplines as the comparative aspect of both, pharmacology and toxicology, is inherent to veterinary medicine which has to address a broad variety of animal species. Thus, the comparison of drug effects, side effects, and drug disposition as well as the comparison of the species-specific susceptibility to xenobiotics are obvious challenges in this discipline. Several areas in clinical pharmacology are highlighted to indicate future research needs. Finally, the principles of Good Veterinary Practice are presented as the 'golden standard' in veterinary clinical pharmacology.
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