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Female vet at horse repository, WWI
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Female vet at horse repository, WWI
A woman vet administering to a horse at an English horse repository during the First World War.
1917
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This evocative image captures the dedication and compassion of a female veterinarian during the First World War as she attends to a wounded horse at an English horse repository in 1917. The First World War brought about an unprecedented need for veterinary care for the vast numbers of horses and other animals used in the war effort. Women, who were traditionally excluded from veterinary education and practice, proved themselves to be invaluable contributors to the war effort as they took on roles previously held by men. In this photograph, the woman vet, with her determined expression and focused gaze, administers to the horse's injured hoof with the utmost care and attention. The horse, sensing her gentle touch, looks calm and reassured. The scene is one of quiet intensity, with the dimly lit repository providing a stark contrast to the warmth and compassion of the woman and the horse. The use of photography adds to the historical and nostalgic feel of the image, transporting us back to a time when the roles of women and animals in war were redefined. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by both humans and animals during the First World War and the crucial role that veterinary care played in ensuring the health and wellbeing of the horses that played such a vital role in the war effort.
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