Dr. Shane Bateman Brings Forensic Veterinary Science to U of G and Ontario's Equine Industry

Bateman, associate professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, and Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph, have teamed up to launch an educational initiative on the topic of animal abuse and neglect, thanks to a grant from the U of G-based Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare.

The duo teamed up to introduce veterinarians to the fundamentals of veterinary forensic science and animal law, particularly as it applies to equine cases.

Read the story about "moving the needle" in the equine industry in Ontario Farmer: Vets trained to recognize, investigate equine cruelty.

Read the University of Guelph news release about forensic veterinary science and identifying abuse in pets: Animal Abuse Rising, Forensic Vet Seeks Justice and see how students are learning to investigate in this CTV News story and video: Finding justice for the voiceless: How a University of Guelph veterinarian is pioneering a growing field.