[The takeover process of the "Real Tribunal del Protoalbeitarato" by the faculty of Veterinary of Madrid (1792-1855)]. / El proceso de absorción del Real Tribunal del Protoalbeitarato por la Escuela de Veterinaria de Madrid (1792-1855).

ABSTRACT

The absorption of the "Real Tribunal del Protoalbeitarato" by the Veterinary Science School of Madrid shows several singularities in relation to the equivalent process in medicine and pharmacy. The conflict and the hegemony of the "Real Tribunal" during almost sixty years from the creation of the Veterinary Science School (1792), has been studied by the traditional historiography with a view fundamentally focused on veterinary aspects. In this article, the process of absorption is investigated in full detail. Also, the relevance of political motivations and their predominance over technical, sanitary or professional motivations are shown. So, the game of institutions and agents which are external to the veterinary science are analysed; specially, the outstanding role performed by the XV Marquis of Cerralbo.