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Food Safety Across Multiple Sectors

By Kenyon Conklin, VMD & Dawn Hill & Paul Romanos, Jr.
Expert Article

This article provides an overview of food safety, from the ranch to the restaurant, for attorneys who may be involved in food contamination disputes. Topics covered include government regulations and…

Horse Fencing

By Kenyon Conklin, VMD
Expert Overview

The fencing and enclosures used to contain horses are essential not just for the well-being of the animals, but for the safety of the general public. In our forensic casework, we frequently see…

Pony Ride & Trail Ride Safety

By Kenyon Conklin, VMD
Expert Article

This article describes industry-accepted best practices for conducting trail rides and pony rides. Riders involved in these activities often have limited knowledge and experience with horses. This…

Safety Hazards Involving Horses

By Kenyon Conklin, VMD
Expert Article

This article addresses common safety issues related to horses and equestrian activities like horse shows, riding lessons, trail rides, and pony rides. We discuss horse safety issues that frequently…

Standards of Care for Dog Breeders & Sellers

By McGee Leonard, DVM, DACVECC
Expert Article

The standard of medical care for new puppies includes a series of medical evaluations and a few rounds of preventative care. While these may be missing from animals purchased through so-called…

Biosecurity in Animal & Veterinary Settings

By Kenyon Conklin, VMD
Expert Article

Biosecurity can be defined as the measures taken to prevent the spread of diseases to humans, animals, and plants. A breach in biosecurity measures can affect numerous animal, agricultural, and…

Investigating Veterinary Malpractice Claims

By McGee Leonard, DVM, DACVECC
Expert Article

Legal investigations involving veterinary care provided to family pets often require expert evaluation of the received medical care. Like the practice of human medicine, veterinarians are also…

Police Dog (K9) Bites

By Kenyon Conklin, VMD
Expert Article

Dog bites remain a significant medico-legal issue in United States. The cost of treatment for dog bites in emergency departments averages 50% more than the cost of other injuries treated in the…

Horse Abuse & Neglect

By Robson Forensic
Expert Overview

This article explores horse abuse and neglect through the lens of an actual incident. Through examination of this dispute, we provide an introductory lesson on the abuse and neglect of horses,…

Dog Bites at Animal Care Facilities

By Kenyon Conklin, VMD
Expert Article

Dog bites occasionally occur at kennels, shelters, veterinary clinics, and other venues that host canines outside of the home. This article discusses the standard of care for preventing dog bite…

Rider Thrown from Horse Incident Investigations

By Robson Forensic
Expert Article

Many of our equine expert witness investigations involve incidents where a rider has been thrown from a horse and sustained injuries. We are tasked with determining the cause of the horse’s…

Equine Activity Risk Assessments

By Robson Forensic
Expert Article

A myriad of exposures to hazards exist when riders engage in equine activities at horse show grounds, training/riding lesson barns, breeding operations, sales facilities/auctions, racing operations,…

Vehicle v. Horse Collision - Expert Addresses Fencing & Animal Behavior

By Robson Forensic
Expert Article

In this case, a vehicle driver was fatally injured when her vehicle struck an unattended horse in the roadway. The horse had escaped from an arena where it was confined for the first time the previous…

Animal Feed Formulation & Contamination Issues

By Robson Forensic
Expert Article

This article discusses issues related to the contamination of animal feeds. Topics of discussion include the causes and consequences of contaminations, and how feed manufacturers should respond in…