In the sweltering summer of 1901, the veterinary community in New York was gripped by an inexplicable and terrifying malady. The cause of the illness was unknown, but its symptoms were all too real: inflammation of the throat, diarrhea, dysentery, and a general feeling of listlessness. Many of the afflicted veterinarians were unable to work, leaving the city’s animal population vulnerable to disease and neglect.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Health
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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