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Veterinary medicine is the art and science of providing medical care to animals. While there have probably been self-taught and lay animal doctors since humans first domesticated animals, modern veterinary medicine started in Lyon France in the 1880s. A royally-funded school of veterinary medicine was established to train medical professionals to control outbreaks of rinderpest, a nasty cattle plague that could devastate cattle herds and cause famine across Europe. Over time, veterinarians expanded their scope to all livestock - cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses were the primary species. Treating companion animals such as dogs and cats came later, as middle class families started to demand medical treatment for these animals.
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∙ 10y agoVeterinary medicine can be dated as far back as ancient Egypt. But Ancient India is the first country to record using veterinary medicine. Many of the first medications used for veterinary science were local herbs, spices and other indigenous medications.
Modern veterinary medicine started with the founding of the first modern school of veterinary medicine in Lyon, France in the 1860s.
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∙ 10y agoNot long ago country doctors used to treat both humans and animals. There really isn't much difference between treating a sick animal or a sick person.
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∙ 11y agoThe first modern school of veterinary medicine was founded in Lyon France to formalize the study of animal medicine. Within the first few years of the school's opening, France experienced an outbreak of rinderpest - a nasty viral plague that causes a great deal of morbidity and mortality in cloven hooved animals. The veterinary students and professors were able to get the outbreak under control with little economic loss to France, and the school was supported by the ruling elite and the population at large since then.
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∙ 11y agoIt is derived from the Latin word "veterinae" which means "working animals".
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∙ 11y agoThe first modern school of veterinary medicine was founded in Lyon, France in the 1800s; this was the start of formal training and study of veterinary medicine in the modern world.
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What is a veterinarians Ph.D level or title?
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How do you find information on veterinary medicine discoveries?
A good place to start is by reading the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and by reading the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR). Both are published by the American Veterinary Medical Association and are considered top-tier peer-reviewed publications in veterinary medicine.
When was University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine created?
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine was created in 1894.
What college has a good vet school?
If a college has an accredited school of veterinary medicine, it's a good vet school - the accreditation process is very strict. In the United States there are 28 schools of veterinary medicine. Around the world, most countries have at least one school of veterinary medicine and many of the first world countries have several.
When was University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover created?
University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover was created in 1778.
When was University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna created?
University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna was created in 1767.
What has the author James Law written?
James Law has written: 'The farmer's veterinary adviser, a guide to the prevention and treatment of disease in domestic animals' -- subject(s): Veterinary hygiene, Veterinary therapeutics, Veterinary medicine 'Address delivered before the New York State Agricultural Society at Albany, Feb. 9, 1870 on rational and irrational treatment of animals' -- subject(s): Veterinary medicine 'Text book of veterinary medicine' -- subject(s): Veterinary medicine, Horses 'Railroads of the Yosemite Valley' 'The farmer's veterinary adviser' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Veterinary hygiene, Veterinary medicine 'Trouble Talking' 'The horseman's friend and veterinary adviser' -- subject(s): Horses, Veterinary medicine, Diseases 'The farmer's veterinary adviser' -- subject(s): Veterinary medicine
Where you can study veterinary medicine in Tampa Florida?
You cannot study veterinary medicine (the curriculum that results in you becoming a veterinarian) in Tampa, Florida because there is no accredited college of veterinary medicine there. In Florida there is one accredited college of veterinary medicine, at The University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.
What is the difference between pre-veterinary medicine and veterinary medicine majors?
Pre-veterinary medicine is what you do before veterinary school (that's what the pre is for). Veterinary medicine is not a major. It isn't done at the undergraduate level but rather the graduate level. In order to get into vet school you must complete the pre-veterinary requirements and most likey you will need a bachelor's degree in some field.
Does the university of Minnesota have a veterinary medicine program?
Yes, The University of Minnesota has an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
What are the release dates for Veterinary Medicine - 2010?
Veterinary Medicine - 2010 was released on: USA: May 2010
What does MV stand for after a name Is it related to veterinary medicine?
For veterinarians it is, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.).
