Daniel Elmer Salmon
American veterinarian (1850-1914) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 64
Daniel Elmer Salmon 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 his assistant Theobald Smith, was named in his honor.
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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1850 to 1914 · aged 64
