Florida International University’s master’s degree program in veterinary forensic science investigation is the second degree program of its type. Veterinary forensics deploys veterinary medicine to investigate possible crimes against animals, such as abuse and neglect. Animal violence is often linked to domestic violence and abuse.
VIN’s two-part series on veterinary forensics uncovers a lack of preparedness among veterinary professionals when faced with animal abuse.
Inadequate education isn’t the only issue. Variable rules across jurisdictions and a lack of follow-through from law enforcement are also obstacles.”
Source: VIN
Part 1: Veterinary forensics comes of age, October 11, 2023. Link.
Part 2: Many veterinarians feel unprepared to handle animal abuse, October 12, 2023. Link.
Although nearly half of the states in the U.S. require veterinarians to report suspected animal abuse in some instances, many general practitioners say they don’t feel prepared to handle such cases.