JOURNAL ARTICLE

When Giants Battled: Robert Koch's Controversial Pronouncement on Tuberculosis in Cattle and Humans.

  • Published In: Veterinary Heritage: Bulletin of the American Veterinary Medical History Society, 2023, v. 46, n. 1. P. 8 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Buggia, Lawrence B. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the controversy sparked by German physician Robert Koch's 1901 declaration that tuberculosis from cattle to humans is rare, leading to widespread support from dairy farmers. Topics discussed include the fierce criticism by medical experts, the impact on public health measures, and the subsequent shift in perspective at the 1902 International Congress on Tuberculosis in Berlin.

Additional Information

  • Source:Veterinary Heritage: Bulletin of the American Veterinary Medical History Society. 2023/07, Vol. 46, Issue 1, p8
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1096-5904
  • Accession Number:171792117

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