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Veterinary Forensics: Investigation, Evidence Collection, and Expert Testimony fills the void of applied, real-world investigative techniques for the collection and presentation of veterinary forensic medical and scientific information. The book begins with a discussion of animal abuse and crimes against animals,
List of contents
An Introduction to Animal Abuse and Associated Human Behaviors. Crime Scene Investigation. Videography: A New Tool in Animal Cruelty Investigations. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. Forensic Physical Examination of the Cat and Dog. Forensic Physical Examination of Large Animals. The Forensic Necropsy. Postmortem Changes and the Estimation of Time Since Death. Veterinary Forensic Radiology and Imaging. Bitemarks: Examination and Analysis. DNA Evidence Collection and Analysis. Animal Behavior for the Forensics Specialist. Veterinary Forensic Toxicology. Animal Sexual Abuse. Agroterrorism. The Judicial System. Expert Witness Testimony and Report Writing.
About the author
Ernest R. Rogers spent six years with the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Humane Police), in addition to his other work in the field. He currently runs his own forensic investigation company, Animal Forensic Investigations LLC and serves as an expert consultant.
Adam W. Stern, DVM is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Illinois. Dr. Stern received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the George Washington University (2003) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Prince Edward Island, Atlantic Veterinary College (2007). He is a board certified veterinary pathologist (Diplomate American College of Veterinary Pathology) and is a certified forensics consultant and certified medical investigator through the American College of Forensic Examiner Institute. Dr. Stern has expertise in veterinary forensic pathology and dermatopathology. Dr. Stern is the section head of both the forensics section (Midwest Center for Veterinary Forensics) and the pathology section in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Dr. Stern lectures both nationally and international about veterinary forensics. He has been involved in numerous forensic investigations of cases of animal cruelty and has served as an expert witness on numerous occasions.
Summary
Veterinary Forensics: Investigation, Evidence Collection, and Expert Testimony fills the void of applied, real-world investigative techniques for the collection and presentation of veterinary forensic medical and scientific information. The book begins with a discussion of animal abuse and crimes against animals,
