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IAHC is dedicated to making veterinary training materials accessible in local languages. To achieve this, we have partnered with the authors of the Handbook of Animal Health. This comprehensive handbook is currently available on our website as free downloads in English, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Hindi, Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), Kyrgyz, Laotian, Myanmar (Burmese), Russian, and Thai. By October 2025, a Tamil version will also be available for download, followed by Arabic and Haitian Creole versions by the end of 2026.
For those preferring physical copies, printed editions in English, French, Laotian, and Chinese (Mandarin) are available for purchase on Amazon, where an English Kindle e-book is also offered. Additionally, some translated versions are accessible as locally printed copies within the countries where those languages are spoken.
IAHC aims to empower veterinary professionals to leverage their expertise for global benefit, with a particular focus on resource-limited regions. We loosely network amongst others with similar interests; and professional activities often include:
If you are interested in being a part of this network, please contact us for further information.
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The Handbook of Animal Health provides extensive information about the handling and care of most domestic animals kept around the globe, including treatment of the health problems these animals most commonly face. Readers will learn how to keep their animals healthy through good nutrition, as well as how to recognize, prevent, and control common animal health diseases. This technical manual, in easy-to-understand language, is a great companion to animal health professionals of all kinds, from livestock farmers to veterinarians. The clear and practical illustrations on nearly every page guide the reader in understanding and practical application throughout. As authors, we have intended that this manual will be a useful tool to help keep livestock healthy and productive. We also hope that all users of this book will gain the knowledge to recognize when they need to call on help from more experienced veterinarians and animal health workers.
These translations are available as free PDF downloads using the links below.
For MS Word documents which are appropriate for cutting and pasting into lesson plans, please contact the author at: [email protected]
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Support the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals through improved livestock health and the One Health Initiative.
Goal 1: Eradicate Extreme Hunger and Poverty
Goal 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health
Goal 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability
Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education
Goal 4: Reduce Child Mortality
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases
Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development
a. Training – IAHC encourages participatory training through which individuals are empowered to identify their challenges and then design and carry out their own solutions.
b. Holistic – IAHC is committed to the development of individuals, and communities through the meeting of mental, social, and physical needs.
c. Local Resources – IAHC promotes the use of local resources and indigenous knowledge in development work.
“Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.” – www.avma.org