École Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Veterinary college and science museum in Maisons-Alfort, France.
Description
The École Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort is a veterinary college housed across multiple buildings with lecture halls, research laboratories, clinical facilities, and a museum of anatomical specimens. The campus serves as both an educational center and a place where animals receive medical treatment.
History
Founded in 1765, this school is one of the earliest veterinary institutions in the world. It has remained continuously at its original location since its opening, shaping veterinary education for more than 250 years.
Culture
The Fragonard Museum displays anatomical preparations that show how veterinary medicine evolved over time. These specimens reveal the knowledge that shaped how veterinarians work today.
Practical
The campus operates treatment facilities for companion animals, horses, and wildlife with round-the-clock emergency services available daily. Plan your visit in advance, as some areas require permission to access.
Did you know?
The school maintains a botanical garden with medicinal plants used in veterinary treatment. This garden combines traditional plant knowledge with modern research in an unusual way.
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