Estimation of the post-mortem interval in beagle dogs.

Maria Erlandsson1, Ranald Munro

  • 1Department of Pathology and Infectious Diseases, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA, UK.

Summary

Determining the time since death in dogs is crucial for investigations. This study shows that combining rectal temperature, environmental temperature, and pathology can estimate the post-mortem interval up to three weeks.

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