Veterinary medicine exhibition created for the anniversary reaches the library

On Thursday, November 2nd, at 2 p.m., the exhibition "Veterinary Medicine 175" by the Estonian University of Life Sciences will be opened in front of the first reading room of the UT Library.

"Veterinary education has been a part of the studies at the University of Tartu in the early decades of the Republic of Estonia, so it seemed appropriate to bring the exhibition to the library so that today's students in the field of natural sciences could acquaint themselves with the history of veterinary medicine," said one of the exhibition's organizers, Juhani Püttsepp. "To ensure the exhibition is not solely about words, visitors can also see a professor's statue, a horse skeleton, farrier's tools, and various intriguing items from a veterinarian's suitcase."

The exhibition provides an overview of the progress of veterinary education in Tartu. One of the key aspects highlighted is the spatial shift of teaching veterinary medicine from the city center to Narva Road and then to Tähtvere field. The exhibition also features written materials, including students' notes, anatomy atlases, and research work. The items come from the Estonian University of Life Sciences Zoomedicum Museum and partially from the university's library. The displays also reflect the current activities of veterinarians, whose patients often include barkers and howlers.

The exhibition is accompanied by a deck of cards titled "42 Veterinary Riddles," suitable for both entertainment and self-education.

The exhibition celebrating the anniversary of veterinary medicine education was curated by Juhani Püttsepp and Eha Järv, with text editing by Katrin Raid. The exhibition's designer is Maarja Roosi.

The exhibition can be viewed in front of the natural sciences reading room on the third floor of the library until the end of the year.