- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: Routledge (1 July 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844070808
- ISBN-13: 978-1844070800
- Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 15.3 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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One of the best books on foot and mouth disease' John Vidal, The Guardian 'A delight to read.' Matthew Bayliss, Nature 'Dr Abigail Woods has produced a book which should be on any countryman's reading list- and compulsory for politicians, scientists and civil servants.' Country Illustrated 'A well-informed and timely analysis, which one hopes will be read by the relevant officials.' Scientific and Medical Network Review 'This masterly review is notable for its freedom from cant and its uninhibited expression of an even-handed and balanced opinion. Its impartial evaluation leads to a damning indictment of the whole framework of FMD control in the UK in 2001.' Lawrence Alderson, Countrywide Livestock Ltd 'An excellent example of the sort of history of science and technology that tries to go beyond simple explanations of how initial misconceptions were replaced by present enlightenment as a result of the heroic efforts of the pioneers.' Paul Brassley, The Agricultural History Review: A Journal of Agricultural and Rural History, 2006.
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Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is currently regarded as one of the world's worst animal plagues. But how did this label become attached to a curable disease that poses little threat to human health? And why, in the epidemic of 2001, did the government's control strategy still rely upon Victorian trade restrictions and mass slaughter? This groundbreaking and well-researched book shows that, for over a century, FMD has brought fear, tragedy and sorrow- damaging businesses and affecting international relations. Yet these effects were neither inevitable nor caused by FMD itself but were, rather, the product of the legislation used to control it, and in this sense FMD is a 'manufactured' plague rather than a natural one. A Manufactured Plague turns the spotlight on this process of manufacture, revealing a rich history beset by controversy, in which party politics, class relations, veterinary ambitions, agricultural practices, the priorities of farming and the meat trade, fears for national security and scientific progress all made FMD what it is today.
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It was in August 1839, the second year of Queen Victoria's reign, that the owner of a large Islington dairy herd noticed that six of his cows were limping and had begun to drool. Read the first page
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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A superb exposure of the facts behind the foot and mouth plague in Britain. 2001 wasn't the first or the last time that this disease was dealt with with an eye to political expediency rather than to the common good. Just like the Butler report the Anderson Inquiry was a cover up of the highest order. Hopefully we will not quickly forget about the scandalous behaviour of those in power during 2001 and the next time this problem occurs it will be dealt with properly rather than complacency followed by panic.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Abigail Woods is a Vet who has studied the history of foot and mouth disease and has concluded (with many others) that current policies of slaughtering healthy animals are founded on a Victorian conception of veterinary health. Her profession is deeply divided and there are many who have profited from the FMD regime in the UK. Hence, she is being subjected to attacks. My own position pro-vaccination is known. So I love this book. It dovetails exactly with my own researches into the perfidy of the UK - EU animal health regime, and the hypocrisy and naked commercial interests at stake.
4 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was very disappointed by this book, largely because of the shallow, misinformed and biased coverage of the 2001 outbreak, which is covered in a mere 10 pages!! The author completely fails to assess the costs and benefits of alternative national policies with respect to FMD but feels perfectly happy to lambaste GB policy that was largely in accordance with international obligations and agreements. 10 pages! (see the contents table above in 'Search Inside' if you do not believe me.)
I have not given a rating of 1 star because I did find the coverage of the history of the disease, in terms of public perception, politics and research, interesting, but again this does not appear to be objective.
In summary, consider buying if the history of FMD over the previous 150 years is of interest. Otherwise, if you primarily wish to learn more about the 2001 outbreak then download the three separate reports from the Royal Society, Policy Commission and Iain Anderson's `Lessons Learned' enquiry from the web.
I have not given a rating of 1 star because I did find the coverage of the history of the disease, in terms of public perception, politics and research, interesting, but again this does not appear to be objective.
In summary, consider buying if the history of FMD over the previous 150 years is of interest. Otherwise, if you primarily wish to learn more about the 2001 outbreak then download the three separate reports from the Royal Society, Policy Commission and Iain Anderson's `Lessons Learned' enquiry from the web.
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