One Medicine: Animal Experiments and the Making of Modern Medical Science

Animals Series. Episode #4 of 4. The interplay between human and veterinary medicine was incredibly common by the second half of the 19th century. While human medicine and veterinary medicine were distinct professions, they were inextricably linked in the latest experimental turn. Not only were animals involved in the experiments that led to medical breakthroughs, they were crucial to the ethical, and public health policies that shape modern medicine. Today we’re exploring the history of animals and medical science but we'll start at the beginning.  For transcripts and show notes visit www.digpodcast.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices