
Animal Abuse and Unlawful Killing
Forensic veterinary pathology
- 124 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
This book guides veterinarians and lawyers through the diverse and complex fields of alleged cruelty to, and unlawful killing of, companion animals, farm livestock and wildlife. It draws together current knowledge on how to approach, investigate and report forensic cases.- Covers all aspects of the forensic post-mortem including cause and time of death- Features the fundamentals of abuse and neglect- Allows rapid access to descriptions of different types of injuries and gives essential guidance on their interpretation- Backed by practical standard operative procedures from world experts to ensure proper and professional case management- High quality, specially selected photographs, a clear writing style and concise presentation informs and encourages the reader towards soundly-based conclusions
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Front Matter
- Copyright
- First Stage of Cruelty
- Acknowledgements
- Second Stage of Cruelty
- Author’s Note
- Cruelty in Perfection
- Author’s Note
- The Reward of Cruelty
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Animal Abuse
- Chapter 3: Non-Accidental Injury
- Chapter 4: Forensic Examination and Report Writing
- Chapter 5: Neglect
- Chapter 6: Wounds and Injuries
- Chapter 7: Thermal Injuries
- Chapter 8: Firearms Injuries
- Chapter 9: Asphyxia and Drowning
- Chapter 10: Injuries Associated with Physical Agents
- Chapter 11: Traps and Snares
- Chapter 12: Bite Injuries
- Chapter 13: Estimation of Time since Death
- Chapter 14: Sexual Abuse of Animals
- Chapter 15: Poisoning
- Index