Intro to Veterinary & Animal Science 1. What is Animal
science? Veterinary science? Companion animal industry? 2. What
species are studied? & Why should we study animals? 3. What
roles do animals play in our society? & What is their
importance to human life? 4. What issues affect animals and animal-
related industries? & What are some current issues in the
news?
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TermYour DefinitionClass Definition 1. Animal industry All of
the activities in raising animals and meeting the needs of people
for animal products. 2. Animal marketing 3. Animal processing 4.
Animal production 5. Domestication 6. Animal supplies 7. Veterinary
medicine 8. Zoology Directions: Create this 3 column grid in your
notes. Read the following terms and come up with your OWN
definition for each term. (Think about each word in the term to
create your definition). We will come together and come up with our
class definition once everyone has finished their terms. Name
_____________________________ Period ______ Date
__________________
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The knowledge of the growth, care, management and production of
domestic animals based on scientific research. What is Animal
Science? When did it begin? Evidence indicates that the dog has
been mans best friend for over 12,000 years! Domestication of
sheep, swine, horses, cattle poultry and rabbits soon
followed.
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Domestication Benefits to humans: Allowed humans to contain
animals with the right temperament. Selective breeding occurred, as
humans got rid of animals with undesirable traits, not allowing
them to reproduce. Ensured a steady food supply. Animals were used
for companionship, religious purposes and work. In return, they
received protection and a constant food supply. Not just tame kept
for a distinct purpose develop traits that are not found in the
wild humans control their breeding survival depends on humans
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Veterinary Medicine History Notes: Year and EventHow it affects
our history Directions: 1.Fold your notebook paper in half 2.Title
the top of each column 3.Left Column: Write the date and event
4.Right Column: directly across from the date; write how that event
changed history and the veterinary field.
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The History of Veterinary Medicine 9000 BC - Basic medical
skills existed among Middle Eastern shepherding cultures. 1850 BC -
Egyptian medical textbook shows that ancient Egyptians understood
veterinary anatomy, recognized symptoms of certain diseases, and
practiced specific forms of treatment. 1766 BC Traditional Chinese
medicine is practiced on humans and animals. 300 BC Nei Ching Su
Wen is the first Chinese medical text detailing anatomy, physiology
and other medical knowledge. 200 BC-1700s AD Books on vet medicine
have been found from the Chinese, Hindus, Babylonians, Hebrews,
Arabs, Greeks, Romans and French.
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History of Veterinary Education The first veterinary school was
founded in Lyons, France in 1761. Later known as the Royal
Veterinary School, its purpose was to provide study in the anatomy
and diseases of horses, cattle and sheep. The first American
veterinary institution, the Veterinary College of Philadelphia,
operated from 1852 to 1866. The School of Veterinary Medicine at
the University of Pennsylvania, established in 1883, is the oldest
accredited veterinary school still operating in America.
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More Vet History 1600s First transfusions performed between two
dogs then between sheep and man Books describe stitches and
removing dead or proud flesh 1700s comprehensive textbooks cover
horse, cattle, sheep, pigs and dogs 1761 First vet school founded
in Lyons, France
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More Vet History 1800s studies of heart disease and heart
attacks invention of the stethoscope, hypodermic syringe and needle
ether is used for anesthesia, morphine is used for anaesthetic 1852
Americas first vet school opens the Veterinary College of
Philadelphia (operated from 1852 to 1866) 1883 The school of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania opens
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Changes coming in vet medicine 1890s most horse doctors &
self-proclaimed vets still had no formal training Patent medicines
claimed to cure everything from pinkeye to cancer. Few had any
benefit & many were dangerous containing arsenic, opium,
alcohol or morphine.
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Vets in the 20 th Century 1900 only 39% of the population lived
or worked on farms 1902 existence and function of hormones
discovered 1903 discovered that a virus causes hog cholera (a very
contagious, often fatal disease) and found that recovering hogs are
immune for life 1906 Pure Food & Drug Act and the Meat
Inspection Act passed making food safer, giving vets jobs, provided
funding for research 1910 Elinor McGrath & Florence Kimball
were the first women vet school grads and the first pet-only
vets
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History - more 1900s 1914 WWI over 50,000 service dogs were
used by the British, Belgians and French which needed vet care
1920s Serious decline in economy & the use of horses reduces
need for vets began treating more pets. 1928 Antibacterial
properties of penicillin discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming 1930
81% of vets treated pets 1935 Vet Dr. Otto Stader invented the
splint to immobilize broken bones 1938 First artificial breeding
cooperative organized for dairy cattle
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Moving towards the 21 st Century Numerous diseases discovered,
diagnosed, and some are eradicated Many drugs, vaccines and
medicines discovered to treat humans & animals by the 1950s
vets could successfully treat most wounds and infections Numerous
pesticides are developed New technology - invention of electron
microscope & computers. Research and discoveries in
biotechnology, genetics, and cloning. Numerous laws and
legislations passed to protect animals, food supply & the
environment 1986 45% of vets treat at least some large animals 2004
only 22% of vets see any large animals