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Veterinary Medicine in Medieval Islam

Veterinary Medicine in Medieval Islam explores the history and development of veterinary science during the medieval Islamic period, with a special focus on the Mamluk era (1250–1517). Drawing from a wide range of historical sources, the book examines veterinary knowledge, animal healthcare practices, and the role of veterinarians in medieval society. It highlights the importance of horses, birds of prey, and other domestic animals while illustrating how veterinary medicine evolved alongside scientific, cultural, and social advancements in the Islamic world.

Key Features

• Comprehensive history of veterinary medicine in medieval Islam.
• Focuses on the Mamluk period and its scientific achievements.
• Explores veterinary care for horses, falcons, and other animals.
• Examines historical veterinary texts and medical practices.
• Highlights the social, cultural, and scientific role of veterinarians.
• Discusses the relationship between veterinary and human medicine.
• Based on extensive historical research and primary sources.
• Ideal for historians, veterinarians, researchers, and students of veterinary history.