TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Forensic pathology of companion animal abuse and neglect
JO  - Veterinary pathology
A1  - McDonough, S. P.
A1  - Gerdin, J. A.
SP  - 994
EP  - 1006
VL  - 50
IS  - 6
N2  - Submission of cases of suspected animal abuse and neglect (AAN) to veterinary pathologists is increasingly frequent. These cases require modification of postmortem procedures and written reports, as the questions asked by courts typically differ from those asked in routine diagnostic cases. Here we review the practice of veterinary forensic pathology as it applies to cases of companion AAN, as well as the fundamental principles of forensic pathology, the components of a forensic necropsy, and the goals of the necropsy in cases of blunt-force trauma, projectile wounds, and starvation. Future directions and endeavors in veterinary forensic pathology are broached.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0300-9858
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0300985813488895
ID  - ref1
ER  -