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Dr. Frank Schofield, veterinarian and friend of Korea

Statue of Dr. Frank W. Schofield at the Toronto Zoo, 2025.
Statue of Dr. Frank W. Schofield at the Toronto Zoo, 2025. Dr. Frank W. Schofield statue - Toronto Zoo · Silver Dovelet · Photo source · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
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Dr. Frank W. Schofield, a veterinarian at the Ontario Veterinary College, was internationally known for discoveries in animal disease; his research on sweet clover poisoning in cattle led to an anticoagulant widely used in human medicine. He also taught and did missionary work in Korea, where he is honoured for his contribution to the country’s democratic development.

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Schofield as described in his designation.

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Dr. Frank W. Schofield National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

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