Recollections on the Development of Veterinary Pharmacology
Frank Alexander was the Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, retiring in 1984. Personal recollections of his career. The teaching of Pharmacology before the 1948 Veterinary Surgeons Act was rudimentary. After the 1948, the Edinburgh School merged with Edinburgh University and the new BVM&S degree included ninety hours of lectures and forty hours of practical pharmacology and pharmacy. The accommodation and facilities for pharmacology at Edinburgh were very cramped and basic, but gradually improved through the 1960s. Some early pharmacology textbooks are mentioned.
Frank Alexander
London Farriers and other Veterinary Workers in 18th Century
Farriers were often criticised by veterinary writers in the 18th century, often regarded as illiterate and ignorant men. Many trade directories, for London, are available at the Guildhall library A list is given of all the veterinary Surgeons, Farriers, horse dispensaries and a ’dog doctor’ working in London between 1789 and 1799. The lists may not give a complete picture.
D W Wright
Reminiscences about Professors James McQueen and Bernard Gorton
Personal memories of Clifford Formston about Professor James McQueen and Professor Bernard Gorton. Jimmy McQueen retired in 1928, having been Professor of Surgery at the RVC for 33 years, having qualified in 1877. Bernard Gorton taught anatomy at the RVC. He also owned several chemist shops specialising in animal medications.
Clifford Formston
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