Veterinary Forensics: Animal Cruelty Investigations, Edition 2

Melinda Merck

Sep 2012 · Sold by John Wiley & Sons

About this ebook

Veterinary Forensics, Second Edition is a practical reference on applying veterinary forensic findings in animal cruelty cases. Now providing a greater focus on findings in animals, the second edition continues to offer guidance with more detailed information on crime scene investigation, forensic testing and findings, handling evidence, and testifying in court. Key changes to the new edition include new chapters on abuse in large animals, poultry, and birds; a standalone chapter on entomology; a new section on large scale cruelty investigation; an expanded section on pain and suffering; more pathology information; and more photos, forms, and information throughout.

Logs and workbooks from the book are available on a companion website at www.wiley.com/go/vetforensics, allowing readers to download, customize, and use these forms in forensics investigations. Veterinary Forensics is an essential resource for veterinarians, pathologists, attorneys, and investigators working on animal abuse cases.

Ratings and reviews

I have the first addition and the second in hard copy. This book is a must for anyone who does animal crime investigations and for vets. Dr. Merck's book is well written and easy for even a layperson to understand. Now have the ebook so I can access easily in the field.

Perfect for the police department, animal control, investigator, anyone!

Fantastic book!

About the author

Melinda Merck, DVM, is owner of Veterinary Forensics Consulting, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia.