by John E. Cooper
Introduction to Veterinary and Comparative Forensic Medicine discusses analyses and current concern over possible links between domestic violence and abuse of animals.
Contents
Introduction
- What Is Forensic Medicine?
- Special Features of Veterinary and Comparative Forensic Medicine
- Importance and Application of Animal Law
Particular Types of Case
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation and Wildlife Crime
Methodology
- Clinical Work
- Pathology and Post-Mortem Examinations
- Laboratory Investigations
- Site Visits, Fieldwork and Collection of Evidence
- Record-Keeping and Collation and Analysis of Findings
- Storage, Labelling and Presentation of Material
- Serving as an Expert and Appearing in Court
- The Future
Appendices, References and Further Reading
- Appendix A: Submission and Report Forms
- Appendix B: Journals, Societies, Organisations, Useful Addresses and Sources of Information
- Appendix C: Glossary of Terms
- Appendix D: Some Case Studies, Demonstrating Approach and Techniques
- Appendix E: Facilities and Equipment Lists
- Appendix F: Scientific Names of Species and Taxa in Text, With Notes on Taxonomy
- Appendix G: The CRFP's Code of Practice
Index
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