The history of veterinary medicine dates back to the most ancient times. At first, it was not considered a science, but rather an art. It was a crude and sometimes barbaric practice. It was not until the time of the Romans that the treatment of animals became more serious. However, even then their understanding was still at a very basic level, focusing entirely on the care of military horses, which led to the development of farriers. The most significant advances did not occur until the 1400s and 1700s, with the increased understanding of the anatomy of animals and even humans, the development of veterinary science, and the founding of the first school of medicine veterinarian in Lyon, France. The design of the first institution of collegiate study of veterinary medicine had one of the most significant impacts not only on the lives and well-being of citizens in the 1700s, but was also instrumental in the number growing number of women in high-ranking positions today. and prestigious professional careers. With the development and incredible success of the study of veterinary medicine in France, this led to a wider thirst for knowledge about the anatomy and treatment of cattle, horses and domestic animals of that era, this which eventually led to the opening of institutions that focused on veterinary studies, including the first in Lyon France in 1761. The opening of these institutions also had a significant impact on the way countries dealt with plague and other epidemics in their home countries, as well as the impact of education. about how, for example, Britain was able to take control of India and its development. Yet another impact on the development of these institutions for the top...... middle of paper ......ion The case of veterinary medicine. " Gender & Society 24 (2010): 58-82. Print. Kahn, Laura H. “Zoonoses, connections between human and veterinary medicine,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, April 2006. Web, April 20, 2011. .Lofstedt, DVM, Jeanne “Gender and veterinary medicine”. Embryo project. 2008.Print. Ross, Roger, DVM. “Story Timeline.” Animal Pet Doctor. Web. April 20, 2011. .Tremayne, Jessica. “Women in Veterinary Medicine.” Veterinary Practice News. May (2010). Print.