The author was born on 2 April 1897 in Malvern, Melbourne. He spent a year at Longeronong Agricultural College before attending the University of Melbourne. In 1918 he appointed a captain in the Australian Army Veterinary Corps, Australian Imperial Force and was attached to the 5th Light Horse Regiment in Eqypt. Fethers’ first veterinary practice was a partnership at Box Hill. In 1925 he opened his own practice at Mont Albert. He was president (1933-39) of the Veterinary Board of Victoria, and honorary secretary (1924-29) and president (1932-33) of the Veterinary Association of Victoria. He was a part-time lecturer (1927-40) at Dookie Agricultural College, a founding council member (1961-69) of Marcus Oldham Agricultural College, Geelong, and a veterinary consultant to the Royal Agricultural Society, the Melbourne Zoological Gardens, the Sir Colin MacKenzie sanctuary at Healesville, and the Victorian Graziers Association. This copy is a former library book. Publisher: Queensberry Hill Press Year: 1980 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 0909174253 Condition: Fair Description: Ex Library; DJ. Ex lib. Note: This image is from a stock photo and may differ from the actual cover.
