Captain Beal originally established the Veterinary Services Department (VSD) with its headquarters in Kumasi. In 1922, the head office was moved to Tamale, where it remained until Beal’s retirement in 1929. His successor, Mr. Stewart, relocated the head office to Pong...

In 1910, after returning from leave, Beal was informed by Sir Hugh Clifford of the formal establishment of the Veterinary Department. His duties were primarily technical and medical, and by this time, the headquarters had moved to Kumasi for its central location. That...