Veterinary telemedicine relies almost exclusively on behavioral observation. An owner videos their horse weaving in the stall or their bird plucking feathers. The veterinarian diagnoses a stereotypy (repetitive, functionless behavior) indicative of poor welfare or medical illness without a hands-on exam.
Veterinary science has never been more advanced—MRI, laparoscopic surgery, canine chemotherapy. But technology cannot fix trust. Only behavior can. zooskool dograr exclusive
: Focuses on clinical applications and research in veterinary behavioral medicine. It is the official journal for several major veterinary behaviorist colleges. Introduction 7