The Regulation of Animal Health and Welfare
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The Regulation of Animal Health and Welfare draws on the research of scientists, lawyers, economists and political scientists to address the current and future regulatory problems posed by the issues of animal health and disease. Recent events such as the outbreak of mad cow disease, epidemics of foot and mouth disease, concerns about bluetongue in sheep, and the entry into the food chain of the offspring of cloned cattle, have heightened awareness of the issues of regulation in animal disease a
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This interdisciplinary work tackles the complex legal and scientific challenges of managing animal health crises, drawing on expertise from law, economics, and political science to dissect regulatory frameworks. The book is particularly timely, analyzing the fallout from high-profile events like mad cow disease and foot-and-mouth epidemics that have shaken public confidence in food safety systems. It provides a critical examination of how governments and international bodies respond to threats such as bluetongue in sheep and the entry of cloned cattle into the food supply, making it essential reading for understanding modern agricultural policy.
What distinguishes this text is its holistic approach, weaving together scientific realities with the legal and economic pressures that shape animal welfare regulations. Students of environmental law, veterinary science, and public policy will find its analysis invaluable for grasping how disparate fields must collaborate during a crisis. The book ultimately serves as a crucial resource for anyone invested in creating more resilient systems to protect both animal populations and human consumers from future outbreaks.
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