Netherlands - Universiteit Utrecht Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

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History

In 1821, due to the general lack of knowledge about veterinary health, the National Veterinary School was founded in Utrecht. The founders hoped that the scientifically trained veterinarians would be able to cure diseases in livestock, as there had been three large epidemics of cattle plague in the 18th century. The school also trained 'horse doctors', which where desperately needed in the army. Primarily due to the scientific developments in veterinary medicine, such as effective therapies and vaccines, veterinary medicine became a respected profession around 1910. Later the profession expanded to include care for small pets and quality control for meat and dairy products. Also education improved, in 1918 the school changed its name to the Veterinary College, and in 1925 it became the Veterinary Faculty of the State University of Utrecht. Around 1960 the demand for veterinarians increased significantly. The faculty outgrew its home in the city centre of Utrecht and moved to an expansive and modern facility on the Uithof university campus.

Established

1821

Principal's name

prof.dr. A. Pijpers

Total number of Students

~1600

Website address

http://www.uu.nl/faculty/veterinarymedicine/EN/Pages/default.aspx

Contact details

Visitor's address: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Androclus Building Yalelaan 1, De Uithof 3584 CL Utrecht The Netherlands +31 (0)30 253 90 00

Post address: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine P.O. Box 80.163 3508 TD Utrecht The Netherlands

For more information on the Faculty's study programmes and informational activities: Telephone: (030) 253 48 58 (Monday to Thursday 09:00 – 10:00) Address: Postbus 80163, 3508 TD Utrecht