JOURNAL ARTICLE

FORENSICS: USING FORENSICS TO SOLVE STOCK THEFT.

  • Published In: Servamus Community-based Safety & Security Magazine, 2025, v. 118, n. 8. P. 38 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Geldenhuys, Kotie 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the use of forensics in combating livestock theft in South Africa, highlighting the importance of animal marking and DNA technology in identifying and recovering stolen animals. Farmers reportedly lose an estimated R1.4 billion annually to livestock theft, which has evolved into an organized crime issue, leading to diminished trust in law enforcement. The South African government mandates livestock identification through the Animal Identification Act 6 of 2002, employing methods such as branding and tattooing. Advances in forensic science, including DNA profiling and trace evidence analysis, are emphasized as crucial tools for linking suspects to crimes and securing convictions, although challenges remain in rural areas regarding technology access and implementation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Servamus Community-based Safety & Security Magazine. 2025/08, Vol. 118, Issue 8, p38
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1015-2385
  • Accession Number:187158541
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