Five Irishmen, Five Brothers, Five Veterinary Surgeons

By John E. Going

Released February 2026

 

John Going, PhD, has spent more than 30 years researching the unique and fascinating background of his family that has included 5 brothers, all born in Ireland and all of whom became veterinary surgeons in the 19th Century.

 

This is their story. Four of them emigrated from Ireland to America and participated in various aspects of the US Cavalry and the embryonic development of the veterinary profession in the last half of the nineteenth century, while the fifth brother joined the Royal Horse Artillery in India during the Raj.

 

7” x 10” book, approx. 200 pages including detailed index; well documented with over 100 illustrations and 300 references.

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Published 2026 in limited edition by the American Veterinary Medical History Society for John E. Going.

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Pre-publication Announcement  - 2026-January-24

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Table of Contents (pdf)

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Book Announcement Flier (2023-Jun-10) (pdf)

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Endorsement letter 2023-June-10 (pdf) 

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