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Abstract:
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What is forensic medicine? -- The special features of veterinary and comparative forensic medicine -- Importance and application of animal law -- Animal welfare -- Conservation and wildlife crime -- Clinical work -- Pathology and post-mortem examinations -- Laboratory investigations -- Site visits, fieldwork and collection of evidence -- Record-keeping and collation and analysis of findings -- Storage, labelling, and presentation of material -- Serving as a witness and appearing in court -- The future.
"A vitial 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."--BOOK JACKET.
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