Introduction to Veterinary and Comparative Forensic Medicine is aground-breaking book in an emerging new speciality. It reflects theincreasing demand for expert opinion by veterinarians and others incourts 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 theirderivatives.It also discusses and analyses current concern over possiblelinks between domestic violence and abuse of animals. Throughoutthe book the emphasis is on the need for a systematic and thoroughapproach to forensic work. A particular feature is practicaladvice, with protocols on dealing with common problems, togetherwith case studies, various appendices and an extensivebibliography.A vital reference for members of the veterinary profession,lawyers, enforcement bodies and welfare and conservationorganisations. The comparative aspects provide an important sourceof information for those working in human forensic medicine and thebiological sciences.

Dedication.Foreword.Authors' Preface.Part I: Introduction:.1. What is forensic medicine?.2. The special features of veterinary and comparative forensicmedicine.3. The importance and application of animal law.Part II: Particular Types of Case:.4. Animal welfare.5. Conservation and wildlife crime.Part III: Methodology:.6. Clinical work.7. Post-mortem examinations.8. Laboratory investigations.9. Site visits and collection of evidence.10. Collation and analysis of findings and record-keeping.11. Storage, labelling and presentation of material.12. Serving as a witness and appearing in court.13. The future.Appendix A. Submission and report forms - carcasses,tissues and laboratory samples.Appendix B. Useful addresses and sources of information.Appendix C. Glossary of terms.Appendix D. Some case studies, demonstrating approach andtechniques.Appendix E. Journals, societies and organisations.Appendix F. Scientific names of species in text.References and Further Reading.Index