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The History of Veterinary Medicine and Horses in America
16:34 - 23:06 (06:32)
The American colonies were the ground zero for veterinary medicine, setting things up based on what was previously done in Europe. However, the 1870s saw a horse plague that exposed a learning curve in regards to climate and resources.
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In the 18th century, a writer approached French King Louis XV with the idea of establishing horse veterinary schools, as they have a significant impact on our lives.
16:34 - 17:36 (01:02)
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In the 18th century, a writer approached French King Louis XV with the idea of establishing horse veterinary schools, as they have a significant impact on our lives. The funding was granted temporarily and later made it to the books permanently, which eventually turned out to be successful in treating horse health issues.
ChapterThe History of Veterinary Medicine and Horses in America
EpisodeThe Largely Equine History of Veterinary Medicine
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The American colonists established a ground zero for veterinary medicine, which served as the basis for future advancements in the field.
17:36 - 20:04 (02:28)
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The American colonists established a ground zero for veterinary medicine, which served as the basis for future advancements in the field. It took almost a hundred years for America to take veterinary medicine seriously, and make significant progress.
ChapterThe History of Veterinary Medicine and Horses in America
EpisodeThe Largely Equine History of Veterinary Medicine
PodcastStuff You Should Know
More than half of the veterinary remedies advertised in Tennessee newspapers from 1849 to 1900 were for horses, indicating that it was taken for granted that horse owners had the knowledge to care for and keep their animals healthy.
20:04 - 23:06 (03:02)
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More than half of the veterinary remedies advertised in Tennessee newspapers from 1849 to 1900 were for horses, indicating that it was taken for granted that horse owners had the knowledge to care for and keep their animals healthy. However, a horse plague in the 1870s highlighted the importance of proper care and management.