Veterinary Forensic Pathology, Volume 2 / / edited by Jason W. Brooks

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910298415303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2018.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (IX, 169 p. 135 illus., 126 illus. in color.)
• Disciplina: 614.1
• Soggetti: Forensic science; Veterinary medicine; Medical jurisprudence; Forensic Science; Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science; Forensic Medicine
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 10) Drowning -- 11) Thermal/Electrical Injuries -- 12) Starvation/Neglect/Hoarding -- 13) Environmental Injuries -- 14) Poisoning/Toxicosis -- 15) Sexual Abuse -- 16) Animal Fighting -- 17) Ritualistic and Occult Activities -- 18) Animal Identification -- 19) Ancillary Procedures -- 20) Writing the Autopsy Report.
• Sommario/riassunto: This richly illustrated two-volume book offers a comprehensive and essential reference guide for veterinary pathologists and clinical veterinarians interested in performing animal necropsies for forensic casework. It presents a broad range of animal crime cases, with particular focus on the post mortem examination and the observed pathology. This second volume guides readers through the forensic evaluation of animal deaths caused by drowning, fire, electrical, and environmental injuries, poisoning, animal fighting, neglect, and sexual abuse. In addition, it offers practical advice on evaluating anesthesia-related deaths, age estimation, and how to write the necropsy report.