This elective course will provide an introduction to veterinary forensic investigations, including an overview of the ways the veterinary profession interfaces with legal and social institutions. It will outline relevant laws and expert witness roles and responsibilities and will provide students with an opportunity to discuss the types of animal-related cases commonly encountered. The course includes a hands-on laboratory session so that students can practice common procedures such as postmortem examination, photography, and evidence collection, and will also include two field trips that will illustrate aspects of forensic scene investigation and prosecution.
Prerequisites
None