Call Ace Ventura! Pet Detective Advances In Vet Law
Credibility In Forensic Veterinary Investigations
Veterinary forensic investigations is rapidly taking off in the field of vet law. Forensic veterinarians have earned credibility with their ability to provide lab science analysis while simultaneously providing expert testimony at trial. Forensic veterinarians have a duty to protect the health and welfare of animals while preserving life without suffering.
Much like a human autopsies, forensic veterinarians perform a necropsy, or animal autopsy, on deceased animals who are suspected of being the victims of animal abuse. Forensic veterinarians provide ethically unbiased testimony based off their findings and detailed reports that can ultimately lead to a plea agreement. What attorney wouldn’t want a speedy trial?
Veterinarian Medicine Get’s National Attention
In 2007, the high-profile federal case investigation of the former American football quarterback, Michael Vick brought media attention to the inhumane treatment of dogs. Michael Vick was indicted on federal and state felony charges of criminal enterprising with dog fighting, gambling, and the inhumane deaths of dogs on his estate in Virginia. “At least fifty-four animals were recovered from the property.”
Voice For the Voiceless
The work forensic veterinarians do along with the help of law enforcement and vet law attorneys is commendable. It takes special people to give a voice to the innocent and voiceless. No animal deserves to be abused. Heck, no animal deserves to ever be mistreated!
If you have knowledge or suspect the inhumane treatment of an animal, please do not hesitate to reach out to your local authorities. In addition, here are a list of hotlines in California in the event they are needed.
Animal Care Services (714) 935-6848.
SPCALA (800) 540-SPCA(7722).
ASPCA Los Angeles (213) 486-0450.
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