Mulder J B
Department of Veterinary Science, University of Arizona.
Dtsch Tierarztl Wochenschr. 1991 May;98(5):175-7.
Those involved in the early history of veterinary medicine in the United States of America provided valuable services and an excellent foundation for later development of the profession. Even though the farriers and cowleeches had little knowledge, and occasionally less ethics, most performed as best they could. Certainly, the medical profession contributed greatly to the success of the American veterinary profession. Furthermore, the influence of British veterinarians and their publications added much to improving the profession. Perhaps the greatest accomplishment for the betterment of the profession was the establishment of the United States Veterinary Medical Association. Once the practicing veterinarians in the United States became organized and concerned, the profession appeared to develop rapidly providing both educational opportunities and pride in veterinary medicine.
那些参与美国早期兽医医学历史的人提供了宝贵的服务，并为该行业的后期发展奠定了良好的基础。尽管蹄铁匠和牛医知识有限，偶尔还缺乏职业道德，但大多数人都尽了最大努力。当然，医学专业对美国兽医行业的成功做出了巨大贡献。此外，英国兽医及其出版物的影响对该行业的改善起到了很大作用。或许该行业改善方面最大的成就就是美国兽医医学协会的成立。一旦美国的执业兽医组织起来并关心行业发展，这个行业似乎就迅速发展起来，既提供了教育机会，也让兽医们有了职业自豪感。
