American Veterinary Medical History Society
Founded in 1978, the American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS), is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting research, study, understanding, communication, and appreciation for the history of the veterinary medical profession, especially in America. Membership is open to anyone interested in this subject.
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"Devoted to the Diffusion of Veterinary History"
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EVENTS
47th AVMHS Program and Annual Meeting
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This virtual meeting was held on Friday, July 26, 2024
7-9pm EDT (6-8 pm CST) Watch for a Zoom member invitation.
(How) Does History Matter?:
Thinking Pasts and Futures in Veterinary Medicine"
Jane Desmond, PhD
Professor of Anthropology and Gender and Women's Studies
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, Illinois
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Smithcors Student Veterinary History Essay Contest
Veterinary students are encouraged to submit essays about a veterinary history topic. Cash Prizes are awarded.
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2025 contest submissions due 15-April-2025