Animal abuse and unlawful killing : forensic veterinary pathology / Ranald Munro, Helen M. C. Munro.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Munro, Ranald.

Contributor:

Munro, Helen M. C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Veterinary forensic medicine.

Animal welfare.

Veterinary pathology.

Forensic Pathology.

Pathology, Veterinary.

Animal Welfare.

Wounds and Injuries--veterinary.

Medical Subjects:

Forensic Pathology.

Pathology, Veterinary.

Animal Welfare.

Wounds and Injuries--veterinary.

Physical Description:

xiv, 106 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Elsevier Saunders, [2008]

Summary:

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.

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.

Contents:

Introduction

Fundamentals of animal abuse

Non-accidental injury

Forensic examination and report writing

Neglect

Wounds and injuries

Thermal injuries

Firearms injuries

Asphyxia and drowning

Injuries associated with physical agents

Traps and snares

Bite injuries

Estimation of time since death

Sexual abuse of animals

Poisoning.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780702028786

0702028789

OCLC:

233678581