Schedule

This interactive necropsy wet lab is designed for busy practitioners who want to sharpen their diagnostic efficiency and strengthen their ability to recognize and interpret gross lesions in the field. The session begins with a two hour lecture covering the gross pathology and histopathology of high impact diseases commonly encountered at the NDSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, including respiratory disease, clostridial enteritis, rumen acidosis, calf diarrhea, abortions and mass mortality events. Participants will learn how gross lesions correlate with histopathologic findings, improving their diagnostic reasoning and sample submission strategy. The hands on necropsy portion emphasizes efficient necropsy techniques, proper tissue selection, and practical techniques that save time while improving diagnostic accuracy. Small group instruction and case based discussion ensure an engaging, collaborative learning environment. This course equips veterinarians with the skills needed to confidently perform field necropsies, collect high quality samples, and optimize diagnostic outcomes for their clients—critical competencies for today’s fast paced North Dakota veterinary practice. Objectives • Emphasis on gross lesion recognition and diagnostic reasoning • Lecture and hands-on necropsy experience • Coverage of respiratory disease, alimentary, reproductive diseases, and mass mortality events • Small-group, interactive learning