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Pathology Case of the Month Active

By National Wildlife Health Center September 1, 2022

Notable cases at the National Wildlife Health Center are highlighted here in the Pathology Case of the Month Series.

NWHC Necropsy
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Wildlife pathologists at the National Wildlife Health Center routinely investigate the causes of wildlife mortality events in the United States as part of our diagnostic services.  The pathologists examine carcasses to verify species and condition, collect and process photographic and radiographic images, conduct detailed necropsies, collect appropriate samples for histological preparation, and collect and submit appropriate tissue samples for diagnostic laboratory evaluation.  Necropsy findings, histopathology, and laboratory test results are interpreted by pathologists to infer cause of death.

Learn more about NWHC necropsy and pathology capabilities.

For additional data and information on wildlife mortality events, visit WHISPers.

Pathology Case of the Month

 

 

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Diagnostic Services

The USGS National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) conducts laboratory investigations to determine the causes of wildlife mortality events, especially large-scale die-offs or those that are otherwise unusual.
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, National Wildlife Health Center
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Diagnostic Services

The USGS National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) conducts laboratory investigations to determine the causes of wildlife mortality events, especially large-scale die-offs or those that are otherwise unusual.
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