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Collaboration is presented as a structured, demand-driven ecosystem that aligns national priorities with regional and global partnerships, supporting cross-sectoral One Health action and resilient governance. Capital is considered broadly, encompassing not only financial investment but also human, institutional, legal, social and knowledge resources, all of which remain chronically underbalanced in many contexts. The article demonstrates that only integrated investment across these three pillars can deliver lasting improvements, enabling Veterinary Services to address emerging health, economic and environmental challenges to remain fit for the future. 

Veterinary Services are going through important demographic and professional changes that are reshaping expectations around work and well-being. At the same time, growing evidence shows that veterinarians around the world face high levels of psychological distress, burnout and workplace stress. Drawing on recent studies from both the Global North and Global South, this article highlights key factors affecting veterinary professionals, including heavy workloads, financial pressures and limited recognition of their work.

The United Kingdom is developing the United Kingdom Microbial Forensics Consortium (UKMFC), an innovative capability in microbial forensics with a One Health focus – including strengthening animal health systems. This consortium will help provide a robust defence from emerging infectious diseases and acts of bioterrorism. In this article, the authors summarise their model and seek to provide insights into the lessons learned as they develop this capability. 

Successful collaboration between the BWC and animal health communities requires shared understanding of these risks and priorities. Veterinary professionals are often the first to detect, report and investigate suspicious animal disease outbreaks at regional or national levels, making their engagement essential. BWC States Parties are encouraged to submit annual confidence-building measures (CBMs) on national biological activities, some of which relate directly to animal health

From prevention to protecting ecosystems, young veterinarians explain how investing in animal health safeguards people, animals, and the environment.

A ripple effect: strengthening cross-border disease control and coordinated responses to transboundary threats. Discover more.