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Jno. A. W. (John A. W.) Dollar
1866–1947
A leading British veterinary surgeon of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this writer helped shape professional veterinary practice through practical textbooks and teaching. His work focused especially on animal surgery, horseshoeing, and livestock disease, making complex subjects useful to working vets and students alike.
1 Audiobook
Diseases of cattle, sheep, goats and swine
by G. (Gustave) Moussu, Jno. A. W. (John A. W.) Dollar
About the author
Born on November 28, 1866, John Archibald Watt Dollar was a British veterinary surgeon who became a well-known figure in his field. He served as President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1904–05 and was remembered as an influential author of veterinary textbooks.
His books were written for practical use and covered subjects such as veterinary surgery, horseshoeing, and diseases affecting cattle, sheep, goats, and swine. He also worked as an editor and translator, helping bring important veterinary knowledge to English-speaking readers.
Archival records from the University of Edinburgh note a formal photograph of him in presidential robes from around 1904–1905, which gives a sense of the professional standing he held in his time. He died on November 11, 1947.