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Welcome to the American Veterinary Medical History Society

2012 Annual Meeting in San Diego, August 6.

Download the July 18, 2011 Annual Meeting Minutes

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Veterinarians are often not aware of the historical significance of their profession. Generally, they and others do not know or do not realize the significant role that veterinary medicine has in American history. The profession has boosted static economies, assured war victories, provided safe meat and dairy products, helped build thriving livestock industries and has been instrumental in the development of human health measures.

New: Oral Histories of Veterinary Medicine

Recalling the Past Practice of Veterinary Medicine for the Future! 

We have collected resources that support collecting oral histories.


Smithcors Student Veterinary History Essay Contest

Because History has a lot to tell us about our profession and ouselves.

Students submit your history essays! Cash Prizes ($1200, $1000, $800, $500) and possible publication in Veterinary Heritage.

     Contest Details Page (Note, these have been revised for 2013 )

Smithcors Symposium to be held at AVMA convention July 2013

The AVMHS is happy to offer a full day Smithcors History of Veterinary Medicine Symposium in conjuction with the AVMA Sesquicentennial Convention, July 21, 2013 in Chicago, IL. You can find the schedule and list of presentations for the symposium on the second page of the February newsletter. The symposium is open to any AVMA convention attendee.

HIstory of the the Horse Doctor

Dr. Fred Born has prepared a couple of PowerPoint presentations on the history of the horse doctor.

2011 Historical Commemorative Postcards for Sale

In celebration of the World Veterinary Year in honor of the founding of the first veterinary college at Lyon, France in 1761 by Claude Bourgelat, AVMHS produced a limited edition (500) set of six postcards. These were offered for sale in the AVMA Auxiliary booth at the AVMA meeting in St. Louis in July 2011. They continue to be available at $5.00 per set plus S&H. Orders can be sent to: Dr. Fred Born at (fjborn "at" att "dot"net) or Susanne Whitaker at (skw2 "at" cornell "dot" edu). A poster showing the post cards is available through the link.