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1 - Introduction
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2 - Fundamentals of Animal Abuse
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3 - Non-Accidental Injury
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4 - Forensic Examination and Report Writing
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5 - Neglect
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6 - Wounds and Injuries
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7 - Thermal Injuries
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8 - Firearms Injuries
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9 - Asphyxia and Drowning
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10 - Injuries Associated with Physical Agents
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11 - Traps and Snares
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12 - Bite Injuries
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13 - Estimation of Time since Death
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14 - Sexual Abuse of Animals
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15 - Poisoning
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Index
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About the book
Description
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.
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.
Key Features
- 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
- 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
Details
ISBN
978-0-7020-2878-6
Language
English
Published
2008
Copyright
Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
Imprint
Saunders Ltd.