Veterinary Forensics Animal Cruelty Investigations Melinda D Merck by Melinda D. Merck 9780470344583, 9780813815015, 047034458X, 0813815010 instant download after payment.

Animal cruelty is gaining attention worldwide. With the rise of mandatory reporting requirements for veterinarians and prosecution of animal cruelty, veterinarians and pathologists need the resources to properly assist in these cases.

Veterinary Forensics is a practical reference for veterinarians, pathologists and investigators. Written by a leading expert in veterinary forensics, it provides the background and resources needed to work with animal abuse cases. The book offers detailed and clear direction on crime scene investigation, forensic testing and forensic pathology findings, as well as guidance on handling evidence and conducting evaluations that will hold up in court.

Primarily focused on dogs and cats, the principles and techniques in this book can be applied easily to other species as well. Photographs highlight pertinent forensic findings in animals, and extensive appendices include forms for examination, report writing, entomology collection, body condition scoring, forensic kits, forensic specialists and labs, and web resources.

Content:
Chapter 1 The Legal System and the Veterinarian's Role (pages 3–17): Laura A. Janssen
Chapter 2 Crime Scene Investigation (pages 19–29):
Chapter 3 CSI: The Animal as Evidence (pages 31–57):
Chapter 4 Special Considerations in Animal Cruelty Cases (pages 59–77):
Chapter 5 Patterns of Non?Accidental Injury: Non?penetrating Injuries (pages 79–100):
Chapter 6 Patterns of Non?Accidental Injury: Penetrating Injuries (pages 101–114):
Chapter 7 Patterns of Non?Accidental Injury: Burns (pages 115–130):
Chapter 8 Patterns of Non?Accidental Injury: Gunshot Wounds (pages 131–153):
Chapter 9 Patterns of Non?Accidental Injury: Asphyxia and Drowning (pages 155–168):
Chapter 10 Patterns of Non?Accidental Injury: Poisoning (pages 169–200): Sharon M. Gwaltney?Brant
Chapter 11 Patterns of Non?Accidental Injury: Neglect (pages 201–223):
Chapter 12 Sexual Assault (pages 225–233):
Chapter 13 Animal Fighting (pages 235–240):
Chapter 14 Time of Death (pages 241–263):