Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Disciplines (hierarchy name)
4. disciplines (concept)
5. [science and related disciplines]
6. science (modern discipline)
7. health sciences

Anotations

Scope note:

Medical specialty concerned with the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries and diseases affecting the health of domestic and wild animals, including the prevention of transmission of animal diseases to other animals and to people.