Educational guide

IDENTIFYING DATA

2023_24

Subject

HISTORY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Code

00106010

Study programme

0106 GRADO EN VETERINARIA

Descriptors

Credit.

Type

Year

Period

Optional

First

Second

Language

Castellano

Prerequisites

Department

PRODUCCION ANIMAL

Coordinador

GONZÁLEZ EGUREN , VICENTE

E-mail

vgone@unileon.es
caloc@unileon.es
rmcapg@unileon.es
jcdomt@unileon.es
jgfera@unileon.es
mferc@unileon.es
mrgara@unileon.es
jrgonm@unileon.es
cbgutm@unileon.es
fjruaa@unileon.es
pmrubn@unileon.es
amsahp@unileon.es

Lecturers

ALONSO CALLEJA , CARLOS

CAPITA GONZÁLEZ , ROSA MARÍA

DOMÍNGUEZ-FERNÁNDEZ TEJERINA , JUAN CARLOS

FERNÁNDEZ ÁLVAREZ , JOSE GABRIEL

FERNÁNDEZ CASO , MAXIMINO

GARCÍA ARMESTO , MARÍA ROSARIO

GONZÁLEZ EGUREN , VICENTE

GONZÁLEZ MONTAÑA , JOSÉ RAMIRO

GUTIÉRREZ MARTÍN , CÉSAR BERNARDO

RUA ALLER , FRANCISCO JAVIER

RUBIO NISTAL , PEDRO MIGUEL

SAHAGÚN PRIETO , ANA MARÍA

Web

http://

General description

â€œThe aims of the subject is to introduce the students of Veterinary Medicine in the history of the profession with a general scope of the most outstanding developments throughout the different phases of the history of mankind. Also to improve the knowledge of the veterinary students in acquiring information and analysis of the Veterinary Medicine as a scientific and professional science, with special emphasis of the steps from the Middle Age to the present time trying to integrate the extension and limits of the different disciplines of the Veterinary curriculumâ€.

Tribunales de Revisión

Tribunal titular
Cargo	Departamento	Profesor
Presidente	MEDICINA,CIRUGIA Y ANAT.VETERI	CHAMORRO ÁLVAREZ , CÉSAR A.
Secretario	SANIDAD ANIMAL	CARVAJAL URUEÑA , ANA MARIA
Vocal	SANIDAD ANIMAL	PEREZ PEREZ , VALENTIN

Tribunal suplente
Cargo	Departamento	Profesor
Presidente	MEDICINA,CIRUGIA Y ANAT.VETERI	GONZALO ORDEN , JOSE MANUEL
Secretario	MEDICINA,CIRUGIA Y ANAT.VETERI	DIEZ PRIETO , INMACULADA
Vocal	MEDICINA,CIRUGIA Y ANAT.VETERI	RODRIGUEZ-ALTONAGA MARTINEZ , JOSE ANTONIO

Competencias

Code
B6471	106G1 Analyse, synthesise, solve problems and make decisions in the professional fields of the veterinarian.
B6472	106G2 Work as a team, single or multidisciplinary, and show respect, appreciation and sensitivity to the work of others.
B6476	106G6 Search and manage information related to the veterinarians activity.
B6477	106G7 Apply the scientific method to professional practice including evidence-based medicine.
B6479	106G9 Demonstrate interest in knowing how to use basic computer tools.
B6480	106G10 Have basic knowledge of a second language, especially in technical aspects related to Veterinary Sciences.
B6481	106G11 Keep the knowledge, skills and attitudes of professional competencies updated through a continuing education process.
C1	CMECES1 That students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study
C2	CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
C3	CMECES3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
C4	CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience
C5	CMECES5 That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy

Learning aims

	Competences
Acquire a basic knowledge of the historical foundations of the veterinary profession and the evolution of veterinary medicine as a science and as a profession		B6479	C1 C3
Introduction to terminology, information and scientific documentation techniques. Understand the fundamental ideas and problems of scientific methodology.		B6471 B6477 B6481	C5
Possess basic knowledge of the specific characteristics of medical-veterinary language.		B6476 B6480	C2 C3 C4
Analyze the main theoretical concepts related to Veterinary Medicine, as well as the different specialties and the Veterinary professional organization.		B6471 B6476 B6481	C2 C3
Acquire practice in correct oral and written communication.		B6472 B6476 B6479 B6481	C2 C3 C4

Contents

Topic	Sub-topic
THEORETICAL PROGRAM	Topic 1.- Introduction. Presentation and objectives of the subject. Planning: study method. Topic 2.- Scientific method. Characteristics of the scientific method. Production and scientific information. Databases and bibliographic information. Carrying out and presenting a scientific work. Topic 3.- Ancient Age and classical world (Greece and Rome): contribution to the birth and development of Veterinary Sciences. History of livestock: animal domestication Topic 4.- Arab world: influence on human and animal medicine. Arab Doctors and Veterinarians. Al Andalus. Topic 5.- Middle Ages. History of epizootics and epidemics: social and religious aspects. The University: medical sciences in European schools. Veterinary knowledge in Europe through documents and texts. Livestock farming in the Middle Ages: the Honored Council of La Mesta. Topic 6.- Spanish Albeitería. Origin, development and disappearance. The Royal Court of the Protoalbeiterate. The Protoalbeiterate in America. The Hispanic names of Veterinary Medicine. Ilería books Topic 7.- Europe: 16th and 17th centuries. The change of thought: humanism and scientism. Splendor of Anatomy: Carlo Ruini. The Padua school. Topic 8.- The 18th century and scientific veterinary medicine. Foundation of Veterinary Schools and notable figures: Veterinary Schools in France, Spain and other countries. Topic 9.- Chemical sciences since the 19th century. Mineral, plant and animal Chemistry applied to Veterinary Medicine. Development of organic chemistry. Biochemistry and Physiology in Veterinary Sciences. Topic 10.- Development of microscopy in medical sciences. The Spanish School of Histology: Santiago Ramón y Cajal. Veterinary histologists and histopathologists. Topic 11.- Veterinary Medicine since the 19th century. Development of Microbiology and Immunology, with special reference to veterinary Microbiology in Spain. Topic 12.- Veterinary Medicine since the 19th century. History of Parasitology. Veterinary Parasitology in Spain Topic 13.- Veterinary Medicine since the 19th century: Zootechnics and Animal Production. Decline in transhumance. Livestock improvement and intensification of production. Topic 14.- History of animal infectious and contagious processes. Fight against epizootics. International Organization for the prevention and control of infectious and parasitic diseases of animals. Topic 15.- History of veterinary medicine and surgery: bleeding, cauterization; asepsis, antisepsis. Anesthesia. Topic 16.-History of Veterinary Pharmacology. Historical background, evolution and future perspectives. Topic 17.- History of hygiene and food inspection. Background. Food inspection in Spain and other countries. Veterinary inspection today. Topic 18.- History of military veterinary medicine. Background and creation of the Military Veterinary Corps. Military veterinary medicine since the 19th century. Missions, objectives and museums. Topic 19.- The planning of Veterinary studies since the creation of the Madrid School. 1912 plan; Plan of 1931 (FGO); 1953 plan; other plans The OCV: from unions to schools.
INFORMATION ABOUT INTERNSHIP	Type of methodology: trips, seminars and bibliographic review of specific aspects No. of groups: 1 Location: Faculty classroom; veterinary entities No. of teachers per group: 1
II. SEMINARS	Seminar 1.- Prominent people of Albeitería. Seminar 2.- Veterinary medicine of the 19th century. Seminar 3.- Veterinary medicine of the 20th century. Seminar 4.- Zoonoses through History.
III. FILM SHOWINGS	RELATED TO THE VETERINARY PROFESSION
IV. VISITS	TO VETERINARY ENTITIES AND MUSEUMS

Planning

Methodologies :: Tests
	Class hours	Hours outside the classroom	Total hours
Seminars	4	6	10

Assignments	1	6	7
Field work/trips	5	6	11
Problem solving, classroom exercises	14	5	19

Lecture	20	6	26

Mixed tests	1	1	2

(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies

Methodologies ::

	Description
Seminars
Assignments	The presentation of the report will be evaluated, as well as the presentation and defense of the work carried out.
Field work/trips	In these sessions, the student must answer some questions asked after the presentation, as a continuous evaluation.
Problem solving, classroom exercises	Exams on the theoretical and practical contents of the subject.
Lecture	Attendance at theoretical classes, practices and seminars

Personalized attention

Lecture

Seminars

Assignments

Problem solving, classroom exercises

Description

The student will be able to consult, at any time, any questions that arise during the course, as well as data related to the history of veterinary medicine existing in the corresponding archives, especially those of the Leonese Association of Veterinary History.

Assessment

	Description	Qualification
Seminars	Following the presentation of the topic, the students will be asked a series of questions related to the contents covered.	It will represent 10% of the final grade
Assignments	The presentation of the report will be evaluated, as well as the presentation and defense of the work carried out.	It will represent 20% of the final grade
Problem solving, classroom exercises	In these sessions, the student must answer some questions asked after the presentation, as a continuous evaluation.	It will represent 10% of the final grade
Mixed tests	Exams on the theoretical and practical contents of the subject.	It will represent 40% of the final grade
Others	Attendance at theoretical classes, practices and seminars.	They will represent 20% of the final grade

Other comments and second call

Sources of information

Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic	Cordero del Campillo M, Crónicas de Indias. Ganadería, medicina y veterinaria, Valladolid: Consejería de Educación y Cultura. Junta de Castilla y León, 2001 Bressou Cl, Histoire de la médecine vétérinaire, Paris: PUF, 1970 Sanz Egaña C, Historia de Veterinaria española, Madrid: Espasa Calpe, 1941 Rojo M, La Veterinaria en la antigüedad: creación del Real Tribunal de Protoalbeiterato de Castilla, Masdrid: Consejería de Cultura y Bienestar Social. Junta de Castilla y León, 1990 Dunlop RH, Williams DJ, Veterinary medicine; an illustrated history, St. Louis; Madrid: Mosby, 1996

Complementary	Gábor I , Veterinary books from the XVI-XVIII century in the Central Library of the University of Veterinary Science Budapest: selected titles, Budapest: University of Veterinary Sciences Budapest , 1993 Laguna Sanz E , El ganado español, un descubrimiento para América, Madrid: MAPA , 2001 Laguna Sanz E , El ganado español, un descubrimiento para América, Madrid: MAPA , 2001 Arié R , España musulmana (siglos VIII-XV). Historia de España , Barcelona: Labor , 1990 Bradley DG , Genetic aspects of Domestication. The genetic of cattle , Wallingford, Oxfordshire: Cabi Publishing, 1999 Rodríguez García M , Historia da Escola de Veterinaria de Santiago de Compostela , Santiago de Compostela: Universidade de Santiago de Compostela , 1994 Dualde V , Historia de la albeytería valenciana, Valencia: Ajuntament de Valencia, 1997 Medina Blanco M, Gómez Castro AC, Historia de la Escuela Veterinaria de Córdoba. 1847-1947 , Cordoba: Publicaciones de la UCO , 1992 Laguna Sanz E, Historia del merino , Madrid: MAPA , 1986 Blázquez Martínez JM , Historia social y económica de España romana (siglos III-V), Madrid: Confederación española de Cajas de Ahorros, 1975 Martínez JM, Puente G , Homenaje al insigne veterinario Ramón Turró , León: Pudiamar , 2008 Márquez MA, La albeytería en la nueva España del siglo XVI. Albeytería, mariscalía y veterinaria , León: Universidad de León , 1996 Laguna Sanz E , La ganadería autóctona de Extremadura a través de su historia , Badajoz: Diputación Provincial de Badajoz , 2001 Herrero Rojo M , La Veterinaria en la antigüedad: creación del Real Tribunal de Protoalbeiterato de Castilla, León: Consejería de Cultura y Bienestar Social. Junta de Castilla y León , 1990 Cordero del Campillo M, Ruiz Martínez C, Madariaga de la Campa B , Semblanzas veterinarias , León: Laboratorios Syva , 1973 Smithcors JF , The veterinarian in America 1625-1975, Santa Barbara: American Veterinary Publications , 1975 Llorente Lázaro R, Veterinaria Siglo XVIII-XIX. Compendio de la bibliografía de la veterinaria española, León: Sorles, 2011 Saunders LZ , Veterinary pathology in Russia, 1860-1930 , Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press , 1980 , X Congreso Nacional, IV Iberoamericano y I Hispanoluso de Historia de la Veterinaria , Olivenza, Badajoz, 2004 , XI Congreso Nacional de Historia de la Veterinaria, Murcia, 2005 , XXXVIII International Congress of the World Association for the History of Veterinary Medicine. XII Congress of the Spain, León, 2006

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