Melinda Merck, DVM, Sr. Director of Veterinary Forensic Sciences for the ASPCA
Dr. Merck frequently testifies
as a forensic veterinary expert for animal cruelty cases around the country,
including cases involving animal hoarding, dog fighting and animal torture. She
most recently was the veterinary forensics expect on the Michael Vick dog
fighting case. In addition, she continues to be a veterinary forensics
consultant for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office in Atlanta,
Ga.,
and conducts veterinary forensic examinations for Gwinnett County Animal Welfare
Services. Dr.
Merck is the author of the
textbook, Veterinary Forensics: Animal Cruelty Investigation by Blackwell
Publishing and the co-author of the book Veterinary Forensic Investigation of
Animal Cruelty: A Guide for Veterinarians and Law Enforcement. She
frequently provides training for veterinary and law enforcement professionals
nationwide on the use of veterinary medical knowledge in the investigation and
prosecution of animal cruelty cases. Dr.
Merck lives in Atlanta, Ga.,
with an assortment of dogs and cats, many rescued from cruelty cases.
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