Abstract:This chapter explores in detail the world and work of the first epistemic community (knowledge network) to engage with bTB—that of animal health, comprising veterinarians, farmers, policymakers and politicians. It will recount the origins of animal health as a core aspect of agricultural governance in the UK since the late nineteenth century, and the role of Mycobacterium bovis in positioning veterinary expertise in government. This chapter will analyse caring practices in animal health, explaining how it must… Show more
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