A Concise History of Veterinary Medicine

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'Captivating and unique! A complete account of the history of healing animals, the fight against their diseases, and how the veterinary profession has evolved across cultures and continents shaping food systems and our relations with animals today.' Katinka de Balogh, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 'This book promised to fill the gap of the missing text book on the history of veterinary medicine. It does! Summaries and questions provoke students to think critically. However, this book is more than only a textbook. This is the profession I've dedicated most of my professional life to as students will do overtime. The story starts with the animal healers in ancient times and goes up to the regulated veterinary professional today. The authors outline a little bit of our future. A Concise History of Veterinary Medicine will be the perfect birthday present for all my veterinary friends.' Rens van Dobbenburgh, President Federation of Veterinarians of Europe 'An outstanding synthesis of global developments in the history of animal healing. Informed by the study of human-animal relationships, and drawing on the latest research findings, A Concise History of Veterinary Medicine is essential reading for vets and historians alike.' Abigail Woods, University of Lincoln, President of the World Association for the History of Veterinary Medicine 'This well-researched book will interest historians and professionals concerned with livestock management and the agricultural sciences ... Recommended.' D. A. Brass, Choice 'An informative and enjoyable read.' Alain Touwaide, Doody's Reviews '... compact and impressive ... recommended for everyone.' Floor Haalboom, Wonderkamer