Animal Abuse and Unlawful Killing Forensic Veterinary Pathology
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.
Animal Abuse and Unlawful Killing is the essential definitive reference text for veterinary and legal professionals engaged in forensic cases involving animals and the source of reference for others who wish to understand the issues surrounding animal abuse cases.
Autor: Munro
| Nakladatel | Elsevier Saunders |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9780702028786 |
| Vydání | 2008 |
| Vazba | pevná |
| Počet stran |
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
| Introduction | 1 |
| Fundamental of animal abuse | 3 |
| Non-accidental injury | 6 |
| Forensic examination and report writing | 11 |
| Neglect | 17 |
| Wounds and injuries | 30 |
| Thermal injuries | 48 |
| Firearms injuries | 55 |
| Asphyxia and drowning | 65 |
| Injuries associated with physicla agents | 70 |
| Traps and snares | 75 |
| Bite injuries | 82 |
| Estimation of time since death | 88 |
| Sexual abuse of animals | 94 |
| Poisoning | 97 |
| Index | 99 |