Chapter
The History of Veterinary Medicine
01:54 - 10:19 (08:24)
The concept of veterinary medicine and caring for animals has been around for thousands of years, from the domestication of animals to the development of herbal remedies. The term "veterinarian" is rooted in the Latin verb for "to draw," referencing the early focus on equine care.
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The first evidence of people caring for animals medically dates back to 41 hundred years ago in Mesopotamia, with somebody named Erlugladena mentioned as an expert in healing animals.
01:54 - 05:02 (03:07)
Summary
The first evidence of people caring for animals medically dates back to 41 hundred years ago in Mesopotamia, with somebody named Erlugladena mentioned as an expert in healing animals.
ChapterThe History of Veterinary Medicine
EpisodeThe Largely Equine History of Veterinary Medicine
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this episode, the hosts discuss the origin of the word veterinarian and end up talking about drawing horses.
05:02 - 06:16 (01:13)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the origin of the word veterinarian and end up talking about drawing horses.
ChapterThe History of Veterinary Medicine
EpisodeThe Largely Equine History of Veterinary Medicine
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The tradition of farriery in Great Britain and the United States involved not only putting shoes on horses but also intimate knowledge of horse care, from treatment of injuries to gelding.
06:16 - 10:19 (04:03)
Summary
The tradition of farriery in Great Britain and the United States involved not only putting shoes on horses but also intimate knowledge of horse care, from treatment of injuries to gelding. Farriers were seen as a potential resource for resolving any horse-related issues before seeking the help of a veterinarian.