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The necropsy procedure includes not only the dissection of the dead animal and macroscopic examination of all organs but also collection of appropriate tissue samples and measurements of the carcass, internal organs, and body fluids (i.e. weight, size, length, volume).

The necropsy procedure includes not only the dissection of the dead animal and macroscopic examination of all organs but also collection of appropriate tissue samples and measurements of the carcass, internal organs, and body fluids (i.e. weight, size, length, volume).

CVMDL is a nationally recognized veterinary diagnostic laboratory located on the UConn Storrs campus. We are accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians – the only veterinary diagnostic laboratory in New England with this accreditation.

Forensic necropsies take several hours to complete. Not every animal death requires a forensic necropsy. Many times, a regular necropsy is sufficient to diagnose the cause of death in animals.

CVMDL is a nationally recognized veterinary diagnostic laboratory located on the UConn Storrs campus. We are accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians – the only veterinary diagnostic laboratory in New England with this accreditation.

The sooner the better since the decomposition process begins as soon as death occurs. The animal must be kept as cool as possible without freezing, which can produce artifacts and compromise interpretation. A maximum acceptable post-mortem interval prior to autopsy is three days.

Forensic necropsies take several hours to complete. Not every animal death requires a forensic necropsy. Many times, a regular necropsy is sufficient to diagnose the cause of death in animals.

What types of animals are used? Many different species are used around the world, but the most common include mice, fish, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, farm animals, birds, cats, dogs, mini-pigs, and non-human primates (monkeys, and in some countries, chimpanzees).

The sooner the better since the decomposition process begins as soon as death occurs. The animal must be kept as cool as possible without freezing, which can produce artifacts and compromise interpretation. A maximum acceptable post-mortem interval prior to autopsy is three days.

Where is my animal allowed on campus? A: Visitors may bring their emotional support animal only in public areas where pets are permitted. Pets generally are not permitted in or on any controlled space on University property nor in any non-public spaces. Pets are permitted in outdoor areas open to the general public.

What types of animals are used? Many different species are used around the world, but the most common include mice, fish, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, farm animals, birds, cats, dogs, mini-pigs, and non-human primates (monkeys, and in some countries, chimpanzees).

The Department of Animal Science offers minors in Animal Science, Dairy Management, Food Science and Therapeutic Horsemanship Education. These are described in the Minors section of this Catalog.

Where is my animal allowed on campus? A: Visitors may bring their emotional support animal only in public areas where pets are permitted. Pets generally are not permitted in or on any controlled space on University property nor in any non-public spaces. Pets are permitted in outdoor areas open to the general public.

The total cost for a complete necropsy examination (pet autopsy) performed with the intent to determine the cause of death is typically between $1500-$3000 depending on the size of the pet, circumstances surrounding its death, the need for courier service and request for cremation.

A finalized report can take 4-6 weeks to complete. The non- referral necropsy charge covers the necropsy procedure as well as histology and other routine tests at the pathologist's discretion.

The Department of Animal Science offers minors in Animal Science, Dairy Management, Food Science and Therapeutic Horsemanship Education. These are described in the Minors section of this Catalog.

The total cost for a complete necropsy examination (pet autopsy) performed with the intent to determine the cause of death is typically between $1500-$3000 depending on the size of the pet, circumstances surrounding its death, the need for courier service and request for cremation.

A finalized report can take 4-6 weeks to complete. The non- referral necropsy charge covers the necropsy procedure as well as histology and other routine tests at the pathologist's discretion.

A finalized report can take 4-6 weeks to complete. The non- referral necropsy charge covers the necropsy procedure as well as histology and other routine tests at the pathologist's discretion.