Recent advances in animal behavior and veterinary science include:

Behaviors like tail-chasing or flank-sucking that have roots in both genetics and brain chemistry.

In many cases, a change in behavior is the first—and sometimes only—sign of an underlying medical condition. Because animals cannot verbalize pain, veterinarians rely on behavioral shifts to identify issues:

In , veterinary science uses behavioral data to ensure successful rehabilitations. For example, understanding the social structures of elephants or the hunting behaviors of large felids allows veterinarians to treat these animals in ways that ensure they can survive once released back into the wild. The Future: One Welfare