Jaimie Miller
Science and Products
Necropsy & Pathology
The Necropsy and Pathology services are performed by board-certified veterinary pathologists and necropsy technical staff whose principal role is to determine the cause of death for animals submitted to the USGS National Wildlife Health Center.
Date published: April 30, 2021
Pathology Case of the Month - Wild Turkey
Case History: In September 2015, a landowner in Minnesota, USA reported a wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) that was acting abnormally (did not run away when approached). Upon investigation the next day, the turkey was found dead with no visible signs of injury. This turkey was submitted for necropsy examination and diagnostic testing.
Attribution: National Wildlife Health Center
Date published: February 1, 2021
Pathology Case of the Month - Mallard Ducks
Case History: In December 2020, a waterfowl mortality event involving approximately 125 mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) was reported in Idaho, USA.
Attribution: National Wildlife Health Center