Semmelweis and Puerperal Fever
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During the period from 1884 to 1960, what theory gained acceptance in veterinary medicine?

  • Miasmatic theory
  • Metaphysical theory
  • Humoral pathology theory
  • Microbial theory (correct)
  • What was the main focus of veterinarians during the period of 1762 to 1884?

  • Treating equine diseases
  • Founding veterinary schools
  • Developing metaphysical theories
  • Controlling animal plagues (correct)
  • In what year was the British State Veterinary Service established?

  • 1865 (correct)
  • 1762
  • 1884
  • 1960
  • What was the most common preventive strategy during the early period of veterinary medicine?

    <p>Quarantine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to an emphasis on farm hygiene, slaughter, and treatment as control techniques?

    <p>Introduction of rinderpest from Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the period from the first century AD until 1762 in veterinary medicine?

    <p>Focus on equine medicine and surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the first veterinary school established?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the common animal plagues during the period from 1762 to 1884?

    <p>Cattle plagues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem led to the establishment of the British State Veterinary Service in 1865?

    <p>Rinderpest outbreak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What coincided with the crisis of animal plagues during the period from 1884 to 1960?

    <p>Introduction of Koch's postulates and microbial theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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