Nanotechnology is an innovative tool in the treatment of diseases that affect animals

Abstract

Nanotechnology is defined as the art of manipulating matter atom by atom. Its materials have a size between 1 and 100 nanometers. In the veterinary field, nanometric-scale devices and systems have been applied for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and traceability of agricultural inputs. Some notable applications include sensors used to detect specific substances in biological samples, dispensers that allow the controlled release of medications or nutrients, immunogens that help develop immune responses, and chemotherapy drugs that are used to treat diseases, among other applications. This work describes the application of nanotechnology in different areas of veterinary medicine.