The Necropsy facility is where agricultural and wildlife animals and tissues are dissected and examined for gross pathological lesions. Upon arrival, either a pathologist or necropsy technician interviews the submitter, owner or veterinarian in order to obtain a thorough history of the animal including signalment, management and clinical signs of disease. The pathologists and technicians perform a complete external examination of the animal followed by dissection and examination of the internal organs.
Special consideration is given to specific organ systems depending on the history provided.
These samples are then distributed to the appropriate laboratories for testing.