Nanotechnology-Based Therapeutic Approach in Veterinary Medicine: An Adjunct to Conventional Treatment

Nanotechnology is an emerging area of research interest in the present era. A number of nanomedicines has been by approved by United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) for clinical use in humans. Nanomedicine also has potential applications in veterinary medicine which can act as an adjunct to the conventional treatment available. Nano drug delivery system offers benefits such as low particle size, decreased drug dosage, increased solubility and bioavailability, reduced side effects and degradation of drug. There are number of nanocarriers developed overtime such as liposomes, nano emulsions, micelles, lipid nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, metallic nanoparticles, dendrimers and others. The nanocarriers have proved to be beneficial in administration of drugs which are highly hydrophobic or have large particle size in a sustained release manner which thereby decreases the risks of toxicity and increases the therapeutic potential of the drug. In conclusion, the use of nanomaterials in veterinary medicine can produce beneficial effects and thus improve animal health and productio