One Welfare

One Health is by now a familiar concept. One Health has been part of the veterinary profession for many years; “One Health recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment. The goal of One Health is to encourage the collaborative efforts of multiple disciplines working locally, nationally, and globally to achieve the best health for people, animals, and our environment” as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Veterinarians are, and have been, champions of One Health using the concepts in daily practice. It is almost impossible to discuss the concepts of One Health without considering One Welfare