Veterinary Forensic Pathology, Volume 2

Item Information
Item#: 9783319671734
Edition 01
Author Brooks
Cover Hardback
 


This richly illustrated two-volume book offers a comprehensive and essential reference guide for veterinary pathologists and clinical veterinarians interested in performing animal necropsies for forensic casework. It presents a broad range of animal crime cases, with particular focus on the post mortem examination and the observed pathology . 

This second volume guides readers through the forensic evaluation of animal deaths caused by drowning, fire, electrical, and environmental injuries, poisoning, animal fighting, neglect, and sexual abuse. In addition, it offers practical advice on evaluating anesthesia-related deaths, age estimation, and how to write the necropsy report.



Table of Contents
10) Drowning.- 11) Thermal/Electrical Injuries.- 12) Starvation/Neglect/Hoarding.- 13) Environmental Injuries.- 14) Poisoning/Toxicosis.- 15) Sexual Abuse.- 16) Animal Fighting.- 17) Ritualistic and Occult Activities.- 18) Animal Identification.- 19) Ancillary Procedures.- 20) Writing the Autopsy Report.