Goebel, VeronikaWorld Association for the History of Veterinary Medicine. International Congress (44th : 2020 : Pretoria, South Africa)2020-05-052020-05-052020-02http://hdl.handle.net/2263/74476Presentation delivered at the 44th International Congress of the World Association for the History of Veterinary Medicine held from the 27-29 of February 2020 at The Farm Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, Pretoria, South AfricaIncludes bibliographical referencesResearch into the lost and hidden treasures of the historical collections provides insights into the 230-year history of teaching at the veterinary faculty in Munich. Today, the collections no longer occupy the position in teaching and research they had enjoyed in earlier centuries, as new media and learning techniques have replaced the two- and three-dimensional objects. In the last decade, however, the value and scientific importance of university collections has been recognized, but financial support to maintain and display them is rarely provided. As shown with the historical examples, the establishment and maintenance of the collections included not only an academic but also a social component. Indeed, the collegial exchange by lending specimens or giving away surplus objects within the faculty as well as with external practitioners, international researchers and institutions clearly enriched existing collections, which is illustrated best by the specimens donated by Dr. Theiler. With a view to preserving these collections as a basis of scientific research for future generations of veterinarians, the inventory and digitalization of historical veterinary collections as well as the organization of national and international networks represents key challenges for the coming years. (Read the full article in the WAHVM 2020 proceedings https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/74425)33 slides : colour, sepia and black & white photosPDFen©2020 World Association for the History of Veterinary Medicine. Provided for educational purposes only. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the Association and individual authorsVeterinary medicine -- HistoryHistorical veterinary collections -- Munich Veterinary SchoolVeterinary education -- Munich Veterinary School -- HistoryAnimal specimens -- Munich Veterinary SchoolPlaster cast statuettes -- Munich Veterinary SchoolEvent