One Health is a concept that has been around for some time now, but has only recently been given a name. In a nutshell, One Health looks at the holistic relationship between animals, humans, and the environment we all share.

Whether it’s a farm animal, an animal in the wild, or even companion animals, the current pandemic has made it very apparent that these three factors are deeply connected. We at UBC have our sights set on a future with One Health in mind, in all its aspects.

Antibiotic use, artificial growth hormones, and even pesticides have effects that cross species whether directly or through the environment. Learn about the One Health initiative in this article from the CDC.

https://blogs.cdc.gov/global/2020/11/02/one-health-a-comprehensive-approach-to-preventing-disease-saving-lives/?fbclid=IwAR31b-NGrS8QXVkUpaIBMlF-jDk_TqarnKcXglsh3LLhYMVSqDFCnAk9nuw