History of Veterinary Medicine by Sherri S . Cokefair , VMD , Calico Creek Vet Clinic
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History of Veterinary Medicine by Sherri S . Cokefair , VMD , Calico Creek Vet Clinic
The first recordings of veterinary medicine date back to ancient times . In India , there are veterinary references written on cave walls and stone pillars from the year 250 BC . In Egyptian culture , many animals were highly regarded and some were even worshiped . The Egyptian " Papyri of Kahun " is a collection of ancient Egyptian medical texts , containing pages specifically referencing veterinary care , and it is the oldest surviving text of any civilization . The first formal piece of writing , specific to veterinary care was written by a man named Shalihotra , in about 268 BC . Titled " Shalihotra Samhita ," it was a lengthy manual on horse care . In Indian culture , Shalihotra was considered to be the founder of veterinary science , but in 3000 BC , a Mesopotamian man named Urlugaledinna was titled the first " veterinary individual ." He was a doctor who had a passion and skill for healing animals . Early veterinary care was centered around horses , since they played a big role in transportation , farming , and military use . In the middle ages , horse farriers were considered veterinarians , as they were in charge of shoeing horses , as well as diagnosing and treating illnesses . Fast forward to the eighteenth century . With the domestication of farm animals came diseases that could wipe out entire herds . A French equestrian and scientist named Claude Bourgelat saw the need to improve the health of livestock and horses . He realized there were no institutions to provide the education for veterinary medicine , so he started one . The World ' s first veterinary school opened in 1761 , in Lyon , France , and is where the scientific study of veterinary medicine officially started . Anybody was permitted to attend the school as long as they could read , write , provide proof of baptism , and a certificate of good conduct . The first PUBLIC college of veterinary medicine in the United States was established by Iowa State University in 1879 . It was also around this time that Cornell University in New York established the first STATE funded veterinary program . Cornell had higher requirements to earn a veterinary degree than any other college at the time .
The term " veterinarian " comes from the Latin word veterinae , which means " working animals ." The first doctor of veterinary medicine in the U . S , was Dr . Daniel E . Salmon . He graduated from Cornell University in the late 1800 ' s . One of the most commonly known bacteria , salmonella , was named after Dr . Salmon when he and a colleague first discovered it in 1885 .
It wasn ' t until the early 1900 ' s that domestic animals ( cats , dogs , rabbits , etc .) began to receive veterinary care . It was during this time period that veterinarians made huge advances in veterinary medicine , due to the development of antibiotics , vaccines , and surgical techniques . Veterinary medicine has come a long way from just treating horses . Like human medicine , scientific advances and medical breakthroughs will continue to shape and change the future of the veterinary industry .
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Mid-America Pet Food of Mt . Pleasant , TX : Expanding its recall from October to include additional dog food , due to potential Salmonella contamination . Affected products include Victor Super Premium Dog Food - multiple bag sizes , Wayne Feeds Dog Food - 40 pound bags , Eagle Mountain Pet Food - 40 pound bags , Member ' s Mark ( Sam ' s Club ) Dog Food - 30 pound bags , Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula . Info : 1-888-428-7544 . ( 11 / 10 / 23 )
TFP Nutrition of Nacogdoches , TX : Expanding its recall to include all dry dog and cat food manufactured in its Nacogdoches facility , due to potential Salmonella contamination . For a complete list of affected products , log on to dogfoodadvisor . com . Info : 1-800-330-3048 ( 10 / 24 / 23 )
Blue Ridge Beef Breeders Choice of Statesville , NC : Recalling two pound bags of Raw Pet Food due to Salmonella contamination . Info : 704-880-4500 . ( 10 / 27 / 23 )
Carolina Prime Pet Inc of Lenoir , NC : Recalling five varieties of its jerky products due to Salmonella contamination . Recalled items are Hollywood Feed Carolina Made USA Farm Raised Beef Jerky , Chicken Jerky , Wild Elk Jerky , Pork Jerky , and Turkey Jerky . Info : 888-370-2360 . ( 10 / 13 / 23 )
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