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Animals and healthcare through the ages

1998-08-20T00:00:00

The use of animals in therapeutic programmes is an ancient practice, first recorded in 9th century Belgium, when disabled people were allowed to care for animals in the belief that it would 're-establish the harmony of soul and body'.

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