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Veterinari

“L’American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) riconosce che i medici veterinari hanno spesso occasione di osservare casi di crudeltà su animali, maltrattamenti o abbandoni di animali così come definitite dalle leggi statale o da ordinanze locali. Quando si verificano queste occasioni, l’AVMA considera responsabilità del veterinario il riportare i suddetti casi alle autorità competenti. Questo comportamento diventa necessario per proteggere
la salute degli animali e delle persone”
Dichiarazione dell'American Veterinary Medical Association

 

Esempi ce ne sono a decine e ci sono molte cose che un veterinario può fare oltre naturalmente a rivolgersi alle autorità competenti in caso di testimonianza diretta:

    Bibliografia specifica per veterinari

    1. Arkow, P. (2004). The veterinarian's roles in preventing family violence: The experience of the human medical profession. Protecting Children, 19(1), 4-12.
    2. Arkow, P. (1994). Child abuse, animal abuse, and the veterinarian. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 204(7), 1004-1007.
    3. Arkow, P. (1992). The correlations between cruelty to animals and child abuse and the implications for veterinary medicine. Canadian Veterinary Journal, 33(8), 518-521.
    4. Olson, P. (Ed.). (1998). Recognizing and reporting animal abuse: A veterinarian's guide. Englewood, CO: American Humane Association.
    5. American Humane Association. (2003). Non-accidental injury in dogs and cats in Colorado: Final report to Animal Assistance Fund. Englewood, CO: American Humane.
    6. American Veterinary Medical Association. (2002). U.S. Pet ownership & demographics sourcebook. Schaumburg, IL: American Veterinary Medical Association.
    7. American Veterinary Medical Association. (1999a). Principles of veterinary medical ethics of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Schaumburg, IL.
    8. American Veterinary Medical Association. (1999b). Animal welfare position statements: Animal abuse and animal neglect. Schaumburg, IL.
    9. Arkow, P. (2005). Canadian veterinarians adopt strategic policy on reporting animal abuse. Latham Letter 26(3), 11.
    10.  Arkow, P. (2003). Groundbreaking legislation in Great Britain: British vets take major step forward in reporting suspected family violence. Latham Letter 24(2), 12-13.
    11.  Deviney, E., Dickert, J., & Lockwood, R. (1983). The care of pets within child abusing families. International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems 4, 321-329.
    12.  Donley, L., Patronek, G. J., & Luke, C. (1999). Animal abuse in Massachusetts: A summary of case reports at the MSPCA and attitudes of Massachusetts veterinarians. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 2(1), 59-73.
    13.  Gullone, E., & Clarke, J. P.: Animal abuse, cruelty, and welfare: An Australian perspective. [in press, Journal of the Australian Veterinary Association 2005].
    14.  Koop, C. E., & Lundberg, G. D. (1992). Violence in America: A public health emergency: time to bite the bullet back. Journal of the American Medical Association, 267 (22), 3075-3076.
    15.  Kovacs, S. J., Adams, C. L., & Carioto, L. (2004). Attitudes, opinions and experiences of veterinary practitioners regarding animal maltreatment: A survey of Southwestern Ontario and the Atlantic Provinces. Presentation at 10th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions, International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations, Glasgow, Scotland, November.
    16.  Landau, R. (1999). The veterinarian’s role in recognizing and reporting abuse. In, F. R. Ascione & P. Arkow (Eds.): Child abuse, domestic violence, and animal abuse: Linking the circles of compassion for prevention and intervention (pp. 241-249). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press.
    17.  Lawrie, M. (2002). The mandatory reporting of animal abuse. Veterinary Surgeons Board of Western Australia: Current issues, [accessed online at www.vetsurgeonsboardwa.au.com]
    18.  McCulloch, M. (1976). Contributions to mental health. In R. K. Anderson et al., (Eds.): A description of the responsibilities of veterinarians as they relate directly to human health (pp. 9-1 – 9-20). Minneapolis: University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
    19.  Munro, H. & Thrusfield, M. (2001a). “Battered pets”: features that raise suspicion of non-accidental injury. Journal of Small Animal Practice 42, 218-226.
    20.  Patronek, G. J. (2004). Animal cruelty, abuse and neglect. In L. Miller & S. Zawistowski (Eds.): Shelter medicine for veterinarians and staff (427-452). Ames, IA: Blackwell.
    21.  Sharpe, M. S. (1999). A survey of veterinarians and a proposal for intervention. In F. R. Ascione & P. Arkow (Eds.): Child abuse, domestic violence, and animal abuse: Linking the circles of compassion for prevention and intervention (pp. 250-256). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press.