Veterinary Forensics Animal Cruelty Investigations Melinda Merck by Melinda Merck 9780470961629, 9781118704738, 0470961627, 1118704738 instant download after payment.

Veterinary Forensics, Second Edition is a practical reference on applying veterinary forensic findings in animal cruelty cases. Now providing a greater focus on findings in animals, the second edition continues to offer guidance with more detailed information on crime scene investigation, forensic testing and findings, handling evidence, and testifying in court. Key changes to the new edition include new chapters on abuse in large animals, poultry, and birds; a standalone chapter on entomology; a new section on large scale cruelty investigation; an expanded section on pain and suffering; more pathology information; and more photos, forms, and information throughout.

Logs and workbooks from the book are available on a companion website at www.wiley.com/go/vetforensics, allowing readers to download, customize, and use these forms in forensics investigations. Veterinary Forensics is an essential resource for veterinarians, pathologists, attorneys, and investigators working on animal abuse cases.

Content:
Chapter 1 The Legal System: The Veterinarian's Role and Responsibilities (pages 1–16): Diane E. Balkin, Laura A. Janssen and Melinda D. Merck
Chapter 2 Crime Scene Investigation (pages 17–35): Melinda D. Merck
Chapter 3 CSI: Examination of the Animal (pages 37–68): Melinda D. Merck, Doris M. Miller and Paulo C. Maiorka
Chapter 4 Special Considerations in Animal Cruelty Cases (pages 69–96): Melinda D. Merck and Richard A. LeCouteur
Chapter 5 Blunt Force Trauma (pages 97–121): Melinda D. Merck, Doris M. Miller, Robert W. Reisman and Paulo C. Maiorka
Chapter 6 Sharp Force Injuries (pages 123–137): Melinda D. Merck, Doris M. Miller and Paulo C. Maiorka
Chapter 7 Burn?, Electrical?, and Fire?Related Injuries (pages 139–150): Melinda D. Merck and Doris M. Miller
Chapter 8 Firearm Injuries (pages 151–168): Melinda D. Merck
Chapter 9 Asphyxia (pages 169–184): Melinda D. Merck and Doris M. Miller
Chapter 10 Poisoning (pages 185–206): Sharon M. Gwaltney?Brant
Chapter 11 Neglect (pages 207–232): Melinda D. Merck, Doris M. Miller and Robert W. Reisman
Chapter 12 Sexual Abuse (pages 233–241): Melinda D. Merck and Doris M. Miller
Chapter 13 Animal Fighting (pages 243–253): Melinda D. Merck
Chapter 14 Postmortem Changes and the Postmortem Interval (pages 255–271): Melinda D. Merck and Doris M. Miller
Chapter 15 Forensic Entomology: The Use of Insects in Animal Cruelty Cases (pages 273–286): Gail S. Anderson
Chapter 16 Large Animal Cruelty (pages 287–298): Dana M. Miller and Melinda D. Merck
Chapter 17 Avian Cruelty (pages 299–310): Don J. Harris, Melinda D. Merck and Dana M. Miller