ANIMAL LAW

animal law,n.  The field  of  law  dealing with vertebrates other than  humans. • The  field cuts

across  many  traditional  doctrinal  areas  (e.g.,  contracts,  torts,  administrative  law)  as  well  as

jurisprudence. Topics include wild-life-management law, laws concerning treatment of laboratory

animals, and laws relating to companion animals. [Blacks Law 8th]