Practical Veterinary Forensics

By: Claire Gwinnet and Dr Deborah Rook and Ernest Rogers and Dr Rachel Bolton-King and Dr Pippa Swan and David Bailey and Dr Adele Wharton and Dr Lucy Leicester and Dr Claire Gwinnett and Lloyd Reeve-Johnson and Dr Jenny Hamilton-Ible and Nikolaos Kolatzis and Karl Harrison and Rachel Bolton King and Dr Johan Schulze and Steven White and Dr Louise Macleod

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Synopsis: Veterinarians often come into contact with the law in cases of animal cruelty, domestic animal and wildlife crimes, and human crimes with an animal element. This book provides practical information and training on how to operate within a crime scene. It covers the tests that may need to be carried out, collecting evidence, preparing reports and giving evidence in court as an expert witness. Concentrating on the basic principles and background knowledge needed, the book includes hair, blood and bite mark analysis as well as an overview of firearms injury. It explores wider concepts such as the human-animal bond and one health, going on to give practical guidance and numerous case studies, which bring the book to life and into the real world of the busy crime scene. Practical Veterinary Forensics is an indispensable guide to all veterinarians working in cases of animal cruelty, abuse and crimes against animals. It is essential for welfare organizations, animal shelters and those requiring an introduction to veterinary forensic science.