Vicious Cattle
Pasquale De Marco
Publisher: Publishdrive
Summary
Vicious Cattle is a gripping and informative account of the mad cow disease crisis, one of the most devastating food safety scandals in history. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with leading experts, the book tells the story of how the disease spread from cattle to humans, the impact it had on the food industry and public health, and the lessons we learned from this crisis. In clear and accessible prose, the book explains the science behind mad cow disease and the challenges scientists faced in understanding and controlling the outbreak. It also explores the ethical dimensions of the crisis, such as the responsibility of farmers and food producers to protect consumers, and the rights of animals. Vicious Cattle is a must-read for anyone interested in food safety, public health, or the history of science. It is also a cautionary tale about the dangers of complacency and the importance of being prepared for future food safety challenges. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the mad cow disease crisis. The chapters include: * A Shadow Over the Land: A history of cattle diseases and the first cases of mad cow disease * The Search for a Cause: The early theories about the cause of mad cow disease and the role of genetics, feed, and environmental factors * The Nightmare Unfolds: The clinical signs, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of mad cow disease * A Global Threat: The spread of mad cow disease to other countries and the economic and public health impact * The Human Cost: The cases of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans and the devastating impact on individuals and families * The Fight Against Mad Cow Disease: The development of tests, vaccines, and treatments for mad cow disease, and the efforts to prevent its spread * Lessons Learned: The lessons learned from the mad cow disease crisis and the need for better surveillance, research, communication, and coordination * The Future of Food: The impact of mad cow disease on the food industry and the challenges and opportunities facing the industry in the future * The Ethical Dimensions of Mad Cow Disease: The ethical issues raised by the mad cow disease crisis, such as the rights of animals and the responsibility of farmers, food producers, and the government * A Call to Action: The need for action to prevent future mad cow disease crises and the role of individuals, businesses, the government, and the international community Vicious Cattle is a powerful and thought-provoking book that will change the way you think about food safety. If you like this book, write a review!
Available since: 06/02/2025.
Print length: 144 pages.
