About Halfdan Holth
Lived 1880 – 1950 (aged 69). Halfdan Holth was a Norwegian veterinarian.
Halfdan Holth (1880 – 1950) was a Norwegian veterinarian.
He was born in Nordre Odalen Municipality in Hedmark county, Norway. He became a professor at the National Veterinary Institute in 1914, and managing director in 1917. From 1917 to 1930 he also edited the journal Norsk veterinærtidsskrift. He was later instrumental in the creation of the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, and served as its first rector from 1936 to 1948.
Holth was also noted for his work to eliminate the diseases bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis,
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Who was Halfdan Holth?
Norwegian veterinarian (1880–1950)
When was Halfdan Holth born?
Halfdan Holth was born on 28 July 1880.
When did Halfdan Holth die?
Halfdan Holth died on 13 May 1950.
What was Halfdan Holth's occupation?
Halfdan Holth was a veterinarian.
What nationality was Halfdan Holth?
Halfdan Holth was Norwegian.
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