Survey of Awareness of and Experience in Forensic Veterinary Medicine

Key Points

• The research aims to clarify the awareness and experience in forensic veterinary medicine among veterinary students and clinical veterinarians in Japan.
• Conducted an internet-based survey
• Gathered responses from veterinary students and clinical veterinarians
• Assessed awareness of forensic veterinary medicine and animal abuse reporting requirements.
• 58.9% of veterinary students were aware of forensic veterinary medicine, compared to 34.8% of clinical veterinarians.
• 70.6% of veterinary students knew about mandatory reporting of animal abuse after law revisions, versus 51.3% of clinical veterinarians.
• 13.9% of clinical veterinarians had experience treating abused animals, while 36.1% had treated animals suspected of abuse.