Introduction to Veterinary and Comparative Forensic Medicine - Hardcover

Cooper, John E.; Cooper, Margaret E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405111011 ISBN 13: 9781405111010

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2007

Synopsis

Introduction to Veterinary and Comparative Forensic Medicine is a ground-breaking book in an emerging new speciality. It reflects the increasing demand for expert opinion by veterinarians and others in courts of law. A particular feature is practical advice, with protocols on dealing with common problems, together with case studies, various appendices and an extensive bibliography. A vital reference for members of the veterinary profession, lawyers, enforcement bodies and welfare and conservation organisations.

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Book Description:

Over the past 15 years, the demand for expert opinion in court from veterinarians and others in cases regarding animals has increased significantly. Also, as western societies become more litigious, insurance claims, civil actions for damages and malpractice suits are increasingly common and complex. This book is one of the first specifically on forensic veterinary medicine. Authored by a veterinary pathologist and a lawyer, with additions from other experts, it covers issues including animal welfare, conservation, wildlife crime, clinical examinations, necropsy, site visits, human/animal abuse and appearance in court. The text is supported by illustrations and photographs including a number in colour. bull; A ground-breaking book in an emerging new speciality bull; The only book of its kind dealing with all groups of animals and other comparative aspects bull; A vital reference for members of the veterinary profession, lawyers, enforcement bodies and welfare and conservation organizations bull; An important step forward in the evolution of animal forensics as an academic discipline

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Introduction to Veterinary and Comparative Forensic Medicine is a ground-breaking book in an emerging new speciality. It reflects the increasing demand for expert opinion by veterinarians and others in courts of law and elsewhere on such matters as:

· wildlife conservation,

· welfare of, and alleged cruelty to, animals,

· insurance, certification and malpractice

· the identification of live and dead species or their derivatives.

It also discusses and analyses current concern over possible links between domestic violence and abuse of animals. Throughout the book the emphasis is on the need for a systematic and thorough approach to forensic work. A particular feature is practical advice, with protocols on dealing with common problems, together with case studies, various appendices and an extensive bibliography.

A vital reference for members of the veterinary profession, lawyers, enforcement bodies and welfare and conservation organisations. The comparative aspects provide an important source of information for those working in human forensic medicine and the biological sciences.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1405111011
• ISBN 13: 9781405111010
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432