2.6.1 Importance of Animal Health

Animal health is paramount for several reasons:

Productivity: Healthy animals grow faster, reproduce more efficiently, and produce higher-quality products.

Food Safety: Healthy livestock are less likely to harbor diseases that can be transmitted to humans, ensuring a safer food supply.

Economic Viability: Preventing and managing diseases reduces veterinary costs and losses due to mortality, improving the overall profitability of the farming operation.

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