A History of Agriculture in India v1.c31.s17.3
A History of Agriculture in India v1.c31.s17.3
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v1.c31.s17.3
During the reign of Asoka, veterinary hospitals were State institutions and were functioning all over the Empire. In a rock edict it is stated, “Everywhere in the dominions of His Majesty King Priyadarsi, and likewise in the neighbouring realms...everywhere on behalf of His Majesty have two kinds of hospitals been established, hospitals for men and hospitals for beasts. Healing herbs medicinal for man and medicinal for beasts, wherever they were lacking, have been imported and planted..." Thus it is evident that provision was made for the care and treatment of sick cattle, horses and elephants.