1 The Legal System: The Veterinarian’s Role and Responsibilities Defining Animal Cruelty Governing Laws How Veterinarians Become Involved Search and Seizure Handling the Media in Animal Cruelty Cases Confidentiality Filing Criminal Charges and Hearings Non-Criminal Cases Trial Compensation for the Veterinarian 2 Crime Scene Investigation The Veterinarian’s Role and Handling of Animals at the Crime Scene General Considerations for Crime Scene Processing Environment: Weather Data Photography and Videography Evidence Recognition and Documentation Evidence Collection and Packaging Exclusionary Biological Testing Blood Evidence Burial Scenes: Grave Detection, Mapping, and Excavation 3 CSI: Examination of the Animal General Considerations Determining Non-Accidental Injury Behavioral Considerations of Animals Evidence Documentation, Collection, and Packaging Chain of Custody Photography and Videography Examination and Documentation of the Live Animal External Examination Forensic Necropsy Special Considerations The Forensic Report 4 Special Considerations in Animal Cruelty Cases Large Scale Cruelty Cases Trace Evidence Forensic Botany DNA: Deoxyribonucleic Acid Animal Death/Injury in Human Suspicious Death/Injury Cases Other Unique Identifiers of Animals Münchausen Syndrome by Proxy Suffering Pain Suggested Reading on Pain in Animals 5 Blunt Force Trauma Overview Bruising/Contusions Abrasions Lacerations Ligature Injuries Avulsion Injuries Fractures Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Injuries Fall Injuries Swinging/Dragging Injuries Grooming-Associated Injuries Blunt Force Injuries to Specific Body Regions 6 Sharp Force Injuries General Considerations Stab Wounds Incised-Stab Wounds Incised Wounds Chop Wounds Mutilations, Predator Attacks, and Dog Attacks Ritualistic Crimes 7 Burn-, Electrical-, and Fire-Related Injuries Interpreting Burn Patterns Recognition and Collection of Evidence Burn Classification Systemic Effects of Burns General Microscopic Examination Findings in Burns Thermal Burns Chemical Burns Electrical Burns Fire-Related Injuries 8 Firearm Injuries Overview of Firearms Wound Ballistics Determining Entrance and Exit Wounds Determining Gunshot Range Examination of Gunshot Victims 9 Asphyxia Overview of Asphyxia General Findings in Asphyxia Suffocation Strangulation Mechanical Asphyxia Drowning 10 Poisoning Overview of Intentional Poisonings Evidence and History Diagnostics Agents Used in Animal Poisonings 11 Neglect Environment Examination Malnutrition: Improper Feeding Malnutrition: Starvation Animal Hoarders and Animal Sanctuaries Puppy Mills Heat Stroke Hypothermia Embedded Collars Demodicosis Untreated Injuries 12 Sexual Abuse Overview Considerations for Crime Scene Investigation Assessment of Videos General Examination Findings Examination Procedures Suspicious Examination Findings Zoonotic Disease Evaluation and Differentiation of Human and Canine Sperm and Semen 13 Animal Fighting Overview of Dog Fighting The Fighting Dog Fighting Classifications The Fight and The Dog Fighting Pit Training and Fighting Paraphernalia Canine CODIS: Fighting Dog Combined DNA Index System Examination of the Animal Cockfighting Other Types of Animal Fighting 14 Postmortem Changes and the Postmortem Interval Overview Examination of the Body Determining the PMI: Examination of the Crime Scene 15 Forensic Entomology: The Use of Insects in Animal Cruelty Cases Principles of Medicolegal Entomology Cutaneous Myiasis: The Insect Colonization of Live Animals Other Uses for Insects in Animal Cruelty Investigations Collection of Insect Evidence 16 Large Animal Cruelty Assessing Pain and Suffering Investigation of Cruelty Starvation Body Condition Scoring Evaluation of Water Hoof Care Dental Care Shelter Accidental and Non-Accidental Injuries 17 Avian Cruelty Pet Bird Cruelty Avian Abuse Defined Intentional Abuse Unintentional Abuse Veterinary Abuse Poultry Cruelty General Exam Findings in Pet Bird and Poultry Cruelty Appendices Colorado Veterinary Medical Association Protocol for Mandatory Reporting of Animal Cruelty and Animal Fighting Case Status Form Evidence Log/Chain of Custody Form Photo Log Animal Cruelty Forensic Supplies Clandestine Burial Crime Scene Checklist Veterinarian Crime Scene Checklist Deceased Animal Intake Questionnaire Live Animal Intake Questionnaire Live Exam Form Necropsy Exam Form Fixed Tissue List for Histopathology Canine Body Condition Score for 1–9 and 1–5 Scales Feline Body Condition Score for 1–9 and 1–5 Scales Dog Diagram: Condition of Skin, Haircoat, and Nails Form Cat Diagram: Condition of Skin, Haircoat, and Nails Form Cat Skeleton Lesions Form Dog Skeleton Lesions Form Cat and Dog Skeletal Inventory Form Live Exam Report Template Necropsy Report Template Forensic Medical Protocol for Large Scale Cases Large Scale Medical Supply List Large Scale Live Animal Exam Form Rapid Bird Exam Form Botany Field Report Dog Bite Investigation Worksheet Basic Small Pet Bird Care in Temporary Shelters Tuft’s Animal Care and Condition Scale for Dogs Tufts Animal Care and Condition Scale for the Environment Dogfighting Terminology Cajun Rules for Dogfighting Dogfighting Scar and Injury Chart Cockfighting Scar and Injury Chart Examples of Vitamins, Drugs, and Medical Supplies Used in Dogfighting Entomology Form for Animal Cases Ce livre s'accompagne d'un site Internet : ww.wiley.com/go/vetforensics