02909nam 22006134a 450 99620977400331620240523190909.01-282-11253-897866121125390-470-34458-X0-470-34420-2(CKB)1000000000687711(EBL)469704(OCoLC)609848274(SSID)ssj0000312696(PQKBManifestationID)11207384(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000312696(PQKBWorkID)10332407(PQKB)11081891(MiAaPQ)EBC469704(MiAaPQ)EBC4957333(Au-PeEL)EBL4957333(CaONFJC)MIL211253(OCoLC)1027199496(EXLCZ)99100000000068771120061106d2007 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrVeterinary forensics[electronic resource] animal cruelty investigations /Melinda D. Merck, editor1st ed.Ames, Iowa Blackwell Pub.20071 online resource (368 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8138-1501-0 Includes bibliographical references and index.The legal system and the veterinarian's role -- Crime scene investigation -- CSI: the animal as evidence -- Special considerations in animal cruelty cases -- Patterns of non-accidental injury: non-penetrating injuries -- Patterns of non-accidental injury: penetrating injuries -- Patterns of non-accidental injury: burns -- Patterns of non-accidental injury: gunshot wounds -- Patterns of non-accidental injury: asphyxia and drowning -- Patterns of non-accidental injury: poisoning -- Patterns of non-accidental injury: neglect -- Sexual assault -- Animal fighting -- Time of death.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 wellVeterinary forensic medicineAnimal welfareVeterinary forensic medicine.Animal welfare.636.089636.0894Merck Melinda518923MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK996209774003316Veterinary Forensics839714UNISA