“Ruminations of a Vet” is a collection of real life experiences of the author from different parts of India obviously with different backgrounds and culture. The reader is taken through a journey by the author showcasing diseases and disorders of poultry, cattle, elephants etc. Treating such diseases and disorders of animals by employing the right kind of interventions, and understanding their sufferings are also elucidated. Capturing the challenges and dangers a Vet goes through when dealing with members of animal kingdom it also throws light on the skills required to deal with people manning them. The book offers insights into veterinary profession and explains the vast opportunities and broad scope this profession offers to interested veterinarians. Amelioration of animal sufferings is the primary mandate of a Vet yet this profession offers ample scope for working towards improving livelihoods of people associated with animal husbandry. Divided into 3 different sections, the book explains the different roles a Vet can easily don just like a duck taking to water. The book has interesting stories for animal lovers; essential lessons for budding Vets, exciting opportunities for those interested in improving rural livelihoods and important figures to be followed for those in livestock business.
