One Health: Circadian Medicine Benefits Both Non-human Animals and Humans Alike

Overview

Journal J Biol Rhythms

Date 2024 Feb 21

PMID 38379166

Authors

Hesham I Farag

Barbara A Murphy

James R Templeman

Charlene Hanlon

Jessica Joshua

Thomas G Koch

Lee Niel

Anna K Shoveller

Gregoy Y Bedecarrats

Amy Ellison

David Wilcockson

Tami A Martino

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Abstract

Circadian biology's impact on human physical health and its role in disease development and progression is widely recognized. The forefront of circadian rhythm research now focuses on translational applications to clinical medicine, aiming to enhance disease diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment responses. However, the field of circadian medicine has predominantly concentrated on human healthcare, neglecting its potential for transformative applications in veterinary medicine, thereby overlooking opportunities to improve non-human animal health and welfare. This review consists of three main sections. The first section focuses on the translational potential of circadian medicine into current industry practices of agricultural animals, with a particular emphasis on horses, broiler chickens, and laying hens. The second section delves into the potential applications of circadian medicine in small animal veterinary care, primarily focusing on our companion animals, namely dogs and cats. The final section explores emerging frontiers in circadian medicine, encompassing aquaculture, veterinary hospital care, and non-human animal welfare and concludes with the integration of One Health principles. In summary, circadian medicine represents a highly promising field of medicine that holds the potential to significantly enhance the clinical care and overall health of all animals, extending its impact beyond human healthcare.

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