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Daniel Elmer Salmon

American veterinarian

Died when: 64 years 38 days (769 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Daniel Elmer Salmon

Daniel Elmer Salmon (July 23, 1850 – August 30, 1914) was an American veterinarian.He earned the first D.V.M. degree awarded in the United States, and spent his career studying animal diseases for the U.S.

Department of Agriculture.The bacterial genus Salmonella, which was discovered by an assistant, was named in his honor.


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