Veterinary forensics helps to identify animal abuse and crimes against wildlife

Veterinary forensics helps to identify animal abuse and crimes against wildlife


Veterinary forensic pathologists are using some pretty sophisticated tools to  pinpoint animal abuse and crack crimes against wildlife.

Good intentions are golden, but hard evidence wins court cases. Just as in human forensics, veterinary evidence can now be collected through imaging, genealogy, microscopic evaluation of dissections, DNA analysis — even 3D-printed models. Artificial intelligence may increasingly play a role as well — in helping to identify patterns of trauma or disease.

In addition to detailed evidence, collaboration with law enforcement, animal control and Fish and Wildlife partners is key to building criminal cases. That’s how to hold perpetrators accountable for what used to be invisible crimes.

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