Veterinary forensics : animal cruelty investigations /

"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 veterinar...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Merck, Melinda
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., 2007.
Edition:1st ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"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." Publisher's note.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxi, 327 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780470344583
047034458X
1282112538
9781282112537
9786612112539
6612112530
0470344202
9780470344200