An examination of the current state of the science, the book provides integrated content in a single source. It includes detailed coverage of technical approaches that help practitioners better understand the environmental risks of veterinary medicines. The book brings together more than 30 respected contributors with expertise in risk assessment, environmental toxicology and chemistry, and environmental policy and regulation. They provide guidance, based on standard risk assessment approaches, on how to assess the environmental effects of veterinary medicines. The text discusses pathways to the environment, exposure and effects assessment, and risk assessment and management in terrestrial and aquatic environments.