Dr. Stern: New animal cruelty task force

Taking the lead in combating animal cruelty in Florida, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, with support from the State Attorney’s offices of R.J. Larizza, Brian Kramer, and Melissa Nelson, has established the North Florida Animal Cruelty Task Force.

This task force includes Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Putnam, Baker, Bradford, Union, Levy, Gilchrist, Alachua, Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties.

“The goal of this task force is to enable law enforcement, animal services, veterinarians, and the State Attorney’s offices to collaborate effectively in investigating and prosecuting animal cruelty crimes throughout North Florida,” said Adam Stern, D.V.M., a professor of veterinary forensic pathology at the college, who coordinated the group’s formation. Stern also heads up the UF Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory.

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