Forensic veterinary pathology, today's situation and perspectives

To investigate the current status of forensic veterinary pathology, a survey was composed directed at pathology laboratories and institutes, mostly in Europe. The questions included number of and type of cases, resources available, level of special training of the investigating pathologists and the...

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Published in:Veterinary record 2014-11, Vol.175 (18), p.459-459
Main Authors: Ottinger, T., Rasmusson, B., Segerstad, C. H. A., Merck, M., Goot, F. V. D., Olsén, L., Gavier-Widén, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Annan veterinärmedicin
Cooperation
Criminal investigations
Cruelty to animals
Data Collection
Education, Continuing
Europe
Forensic medicine
Forensic Pathology
Forensic sciences
Humans
Laboratories
Other Veterinary Science
Pathology, Veterinary
Reference Values
Toxicology
Veterinarians
Veterinary medicine
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Summary:To investigate the current status of forensic veterinary pathology, a survey was composed directed at pathology laboratories and institutes, mostly in Europe. The questions included number of and type of cases, resources available, level of special training of the investigating pathologists and the general view on the current status and future of the discipline. The surveys were sent to 134 laboratories and were returned by 72 respondents of which 93 per cent work on forensic pathology cases. The results indicate scarcity of training opportunities and special education, and insufficient veterinary-specific reference data and information on forensic analyses. More cooperation with human forensic pathology was desired by many respondents, as was more interaction across country borders.
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.102306