A Concise History of Veterinary Medicine

Publication Year: 2022

Author / Editor: Susan D. Jones and Peter A. Koolmees

Overview: This book presents the first global history of veterinary medicine and animal healing spanning 400 years across different cultures. It explores how shifting attitudes toward animals, disease theories, wars, and agricultural changes have shaped the profession.

Key Topics Covered:

Animal healing practices in sacred and traditional societies
The impact of global trade, conquest, and colonialism on veterinary knowledge
The professionalization and formal education of veterinary medicine through institutional schools
Modern developments in animal agriculture, disease management, and the contemporary veterinary workforce