Springer - The Commodification of Farm Animals: 21

Explore the historical transformation of livestock through The Commodification of Farm Animals: 21. Published by Springer, this scholarly work investigates how veterinary science, philosophy, economics, and law converged during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These converging forces helped establish a pathway that treated farm animals as commodities. This book provides a deep look into two specific areas often missed in previous studies. It examines the role of international veterinary conferences in shaping domestic regimes and analyzes how early global treaties regarding animal health influenced domestic quarantine measures. By understanding these historical foundations, readers gain perspective on modern animal production. The author argues for a necessary reconsideration of how society views the welfare paradigm within current production systems. This text is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of international law, animal welfare, and economic history.