VMD 511: Animal Welfare, Ethics and Jurisprudence (2+0)

POST-MORTEM ARTIFACTS

• Changes introduced in the dead animals after death.
• Not related to the physiology state of body or tissues either health or disease to which the animal might be exposed prior to death should be differentiated.
• Unless it will lead to misinterpretation of
  • Wrong cause of death
  • Wrong manner of death
  • Undue suspection of criminal offences
  • Miscarriage of justice