IVFSA about - International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association

Our Mission

The International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association provides a forum for collaboration between veterinary, forensic, animal, law enforcement, and legal professionals; promotes standards; and supports advancements and education in forensic science and crime scene processing as applied to unlawful acts against animals.

The IVFSA is governed by Bylaws that are maintained and revised by the Board of Directors, and approved by the general membership.

Our Purpose:

Promotethe health, welfare and safety of animals through the fostering of current and novel techniques of forensic science and crime scene processing to circumstances of animal abuse, neglect, cruelty, fighting, and death.

Educatethe animal welfare community, law enforcement, crime scene analysts, forensic scientists, veterinarians, attorneys, judges, and pathologists on the application of forensic science techniques and crime scene processing methods to cases of animal abuse, neglect, cruelty, fighting, and death.

Informthe law enforcement and legal community on the various scientific disciplines that can be utilized for the interpretation of collected physical evidence related to any crime scene where an animal’s presence or absence is relevant.

Advanceand foster excellence in the veterinary forensic sciences.

Applyforensic science techniques to legal investigations involving animals as the victim of criminal offenses and civil disputes.