Daniel Elmer Salmon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Daniel Elmer Salmon

American veterinarian

Date of Birth: 23-Jul-1850

Place of Birth: Mount Olive Township, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 30-Aug-1914

Profession: scientist, veterinarian, pathologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Daniel Elmer Salmon (July 23, 1850 – August 30, 1914) was an American veterinary surgeon.
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 an assistant, was named in his honor.