The 2026 Animal ForensiCon in Orlando, Florida

When we think of hunting crimes, our first thought may be illegal hunting. In this case however, the hunters were the victims of a long-running scam. Dr. Eileen Roy-Zokan from University of Florida takes us through an investigation that started with a citizen concern and developed into a puzzle that would be solved through DNA and multi-agency collaboration.

This case brings together many of the presentations in the conference, and is a great example of the importance of events like this that aim to teach new concepts and encourage networking.

The 2026 Animal ForensiCon in Orlando, Florida

Dr. Laurie Millward from the Ohio State University describes clinical pathology and its uses in assisting in cases of animal neglect and cruelty.

The 2026 Animal ForensiCon in Orlando, Florida

Humane World for Animals' Case Manager, Shalimar Oliver, gives up a brief description of the puppy mill pipeline and how consumers can protect themselves if they become victim of this trade.

The 2026 Animal ForensiCon in Orlando, Florida

Dr. Rachel Sheffler shares information on the use of toxicology for the identification of substances that may be present in an animal victim of crime.

The 2026 Animal ForensiCon in Orlando, Florida

Dr. Nancy Bradley discusses the use of ballistic information in animal related crimes.

The 2026 Animal ForensiCon in Orlando, Florida

Tonia Smith from the Orange County Sheriff's Office shares with us how fingerprints are used in investigations to rule people in/out, what information can be obtained and myths of fingerprint science. She also offers some guidance on collection and submission of evidence that may contain fingerprints.

The 2026 Animal ForensiCon in Orlando, Florida

Dr. Adam Stern, Dr. Eileen Roy-Zokan, and Victoria Bradley describe what is Wildlife Forensics and how crime scene investigation techniques, DNA analysis, and animal victim examination can help build these cases for prosecution.

The 2026 Animal ForensiCon in Orlando, Florida

Jamie McManus, civil litigation attorney and former prosecutor, shares with us the importance of private citizens in the reporting of suspected animal abuse and neglect. While they play an important role in recognition and reporting, they can also jeopardize the case and even themselves if they take the law into their own hands.

The 2026 Animal ForensiCon in Orlando, Florida

Dr. Larry Garcia, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, shares his experience at the UF Distaster Reponse Team.

The 2026 Animal ForensiCon in Orlando, Florida

BUGS!!! Dr. Samantha Sawyer shares information about what we can and cannot learn from insects in crime scene investigations as well as the do's and don'ts of insect collection.

For more information about the Animal ForensiCon, visit https://animalforensics.vetmed.ufl.edu/training/2026-animal-forensicon/