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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.

2011/12 Smithcors Essay Contest
Because History has a lot to tell us about our Profession and Ourselves!

Deadline: 15 April 2012 -----------3 Prizes: $750, $500, $250

Veterinary Students you are invited to submit an essay on a veterinary history topic. Cash prizes will be awarded and you will be participating in the collecitve effort to tell the story of your chosen profession.

• Contest Information
• Essay Contest Brochure
• Poster describing the 2012 Smithcors Essay Contest

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.

3rd Regional Veterinary History Meeting Ames, Iowa, Sept. 16, 2011
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