Welfare Resources & Educational Materials
The VAEP has provided veterinary forensic training for 12 equine veterinarians around the state. They have each undergone 12 hours of training in order to be prepared to serve as a resource for animal control officers, Commonwealth Attorneys, and other equine veterinarians involved with welfare cases within the state. They are known as the Virginia Veterinary Equine Welfare Resource (VVEWR). These veterinarians can assist in phone consultations, welfare visits, and/or seizures. We have provided a list of localities that are closest to the veterinarian; however, any of these veterinarians may be contacted. Several other veterinarians are currently finishing their training and will be available to help in the near future.
Welfare Resources:
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Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign
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Forms and Checklists
Compilation of All Equine Investigative Forms - Steps for Evidence Collection and Triage
Additional Resources
Abuse Reporting Requirements by State
How Do I Report Suspected Abuse? The National Link Coalition State-by-State Agency Listings
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The Equine Cruelty Investigation Series at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) is a seminar series designed to educate cruelty investigators. The seminars range from handling horses to crime scene investigation and preparation for courtroom trials.
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Dominion EquiHelp offers grants of free hay and grain for Virginia equine owners that need short-term assistance.
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Rescue and Retirement Information
Operation Gelding
Operation Gelding provides guidance, materials, promotional, and financial support to groups that wish to host low- or no-cost gelding clinic.
Educational Resources:
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Treatment authorization FormRL.doc
Med evidence .xlsx
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VetFolio CSI Equine Forensic Course, by Abby Sage, DVM VDACS and VetFolio, 12 online hours
Contact Tiffany Park at Vet Folio TPark@VetFolio.com. Cost is $300.00 for VAEP members.
This is a Custom CSI course for Equine Veterinary Forensics in which the following points are thoroughly covered:
Suspected Abuse: Recognition and Response
Examination of the Victim
Neglect
The Animal Experience: Pain and Suffering
Equine Cruelty
Animals as Evidence
Management of Large Scale Cruelty Cases
Hoarding and Animal Sanctuaries: 2 parts