Running the world’s only forensic animal crime lab

Posted by: on Nov 18, 2014 | No Comments

At the US Fish and Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory, the lab supports a network of federal agents and inspectors who are trying to protect endangered species and take down wildlife traffickers. A seasoned CSI investigator named Ken Goddard, who left human police now works  to create this special lab in Ashland, Oregon.  Ken discusses the lab’s early beginnings, why he thinks rhinos are nearing extinction, and what it’s like wading through walrus guts in the Arctic. For more information on this article and get the interview with Ken Goddard please go to the website below.

http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/techknow/articles/2014/11/5/running-the-worldasonlyforensicanimalcrimelab.html

[Abstract written by Mercedes Quick, ForensIQ Intern, 11/17/14]

ForensicWeek.com Show – Episode 57 – Forensic Veterinary Medicine

Posted by: on Apr 9, 2014 | No Comments
ForensicWeek.com is airing Episode 57 this Thursday, April 10th at 7:00 PM (EST).  The topic for discussion is “Forensic Veterinary Medicine.”  The show will examine how Veterinary Medicine is utilizing the forensic sciences to bring leading investigative techniques to instances of animal crime. Forensic Veterinarian, Dr. Jodie Gerdin is the show’s guest, who is a board-certified veterinary anatomic pathologist with a specialization in veterinary forensic sciences.  So join host, Tom Mauriello and student interns LIVE and archived on www.ForensicWeek.com.  Thank you for watching!

 

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