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1 online resource (434 pages) |
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Diffused/Capillary Action Bloodstains -- Insects (and Other Animals) -- Sequenced -- Void Patterns -- Estimating the Volume of Blood Loss -- Documentation -- Presumptive Testing and Chemical Enhancement -- Evaluating a Bloodstain Case -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Forensic Physical Examination of the Cat and Dog -- Introduction -- The Forensic Examination -- History -- Signalment -- Subjective -- Behavior -- Body Condition Scoring -- Pain Scoring -- Objective -- Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat -- Cardiovascular/Respiratory Systems -- Gastrointestinal System -- Musculoskeletal System -- Urogenital System -- Integumentary System -- Assessment -- Accidents and Diseases That Mimic Animal Cruelty -- Plan -- Ancillary Testing -- Documenting Evidence -- Photography and Videography -- Evidence Handling -- Large-Scale Cases -- Planning -- Triage/Survey/Walk-Through -- Examination -- Data Collection -- Assessment/Data Analysis -- Conclusions/Report of Findings -- Case Summary Document -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Forensic Physical Examination of Large Animals -- Introduction -- Assessment of the Physical Environment in Forensic Investigations -- Open Air Enclosures -- Fencing -- Indoor Housing -- Feed -- Individual Animal Identification -- Body Condition Score -- Medical Record -- Refeeding Syndrome -- Nonaccidental and Other Forms of Traumatic Injury -- Predator Attacks -- Exposure to Toxic Substances -- Horses -- Special Circumstances -- Soring -- Gingering -- Alcohol Epidural -- Drugs and Other Banned Substances -- Cattle -- Small Ruminants: Sheep, Goats, South American Camelids -- Swine -- Commercial Pigs -- Miniature Pigs -- Poultry -- Cockfighting -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: The Forensic Necropsy -- Introduction -- Cause and Manner of Death -- The Forensic Necropsy Procedure -- External Examination |
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Internal Examination -- Special Considerations for the Internal Examination -- Organ/Tissue Analysis and Special Collection Procedures -- Specialized Forensic Necropsy Procedures -- Radiological Studies -- Histopathology -- Skeletal Remains -- Microbiology, Virology, and Parasitology Studies -- Toxicology Studies -- Patterns of Injuries -- Projectile Injuries -- Blunt Force Injuries -- Abrasions -- Contusions -- Lacerations -- Bone Fractures -- Sharp Force Injuries -- Asphyxiation -- Suffocation -- Strangulation -- Drowning -- Thermal Injuries -- Emaciation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Postmortem Changes and the Estimation of Time Since Death -- Introduction -- Standard Progression of Postmortem Changes -- Body Cooling -- Lividity -- Muscle Rigidity -- Decomposition -- Mummification -- Methods for Estimating Time Since Death -- Gross Changes -- Field Application -- Temperature-Based Methods -- Field Application -- Entomology -- Field Application -- Botany -- Field Application -- Laboratory Methods -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Veterinary Forensic Radiology and Imaging -- Introduction -- Radiography in Forensics -- Ultrasonography in Forensics -- Computed Tomography in Forensics -- Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Forensics -- Radiographic Signs of Trauma and Neglect -- Soft Tissue and Skeletal Injury -- Thoracic and Abdominal Injury -- Intracranial Trauma -- Projectile Trauma -- Drowning and Strangulation -- Body Condition -- Bone Healing and Distinguishing Perimortem and Postmortem Trauma -- Poisoning and Foreign Objects -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Bitemarks -- Introduction -- Dental Anatomy -- Canine -- Feline -- Examination of the Animal -- Examination of the Bite Victim -- Examination of the Suspect Biter -- Impressions -- Study Models or Casts -- Sample Bite -- Interpretation of Bitemarks |
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Possible Signs of Agroterrorism -- Security/Investigation Considerations Related to Agroterrorism -- Response to Possible Terrorist Activity -- Government Agencies -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 16: The Judicial System -- Introduction -- The Courtroom -- Jury Trials -- Bench Trials -- Witnesses -- Assisting Counsel as an Expert Witness -- Evidence -- Animal Cruelty Laws -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 17: Expert Witness Testimony and Report Writing -- Introduction -- Testifying Witness and the Expert Witness -- Testifying (Fact) Witness -- Expert Witness -- Consulting Expert -- Guidelines for Courtroom Testimony -- Frye Test -- Daubert Test -- Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) -- Risks, Liabilities, and Benefits of Assisting the Legal System -- The Written Report -- Conclusion -- References -- Index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Veterinary forensic medicine.
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Veterinary forensic medicine
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Stern, Adam W
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| ISBN |
9781351649469 |
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1351649469 |
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