Care of animals in the regime of Emperor Ashoka.

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The great Emperor Ashoka erected the first known veterinary hospitals of the world. Giving the animals general tonics and stimulants was practiced in order to ensure good mental and physical health. Prevention of the occurrence of diseases was also given importance. Cleanliness of animals, maintenance of stalls and stables, quality of food, disadvantages of overfeeding were also looked after during the regime of Emperor Ashoka.

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