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Question
Write a short note on the following:
Care of animals in the regime of Emperor Ashoka
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Solution
The great Emperor Ashoka erected the first known veterinary hospitals. He arranged for the cultivation of herbal medicines for men and animals in his empire and the adjoining kingdoms. Animals were given tomes and stimulants, and their physical and mental health was looked after. Prevention of diseases, cleanliness of animals, and their stalls and stables was given importance. The quality of food and the disadvantages of overfeeding were also looked into.
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