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Pathology Rounds
Veterinary pathologists study diseases and other abnormal conditions of animals. Pathologists perform necropsies ("necropsy" is the word we use to describe an "autopsy" of an animal). They examine the bodies, organs, tissues, and body fluids (i.e. blood, urine) of animals. Pathologists test to see if the disease or condition is caused by an infectious agent (i.e. bacteria, virus, parasite, prion), or has a noninfectious cause (i.e. toxin, cancer, metabolic disorder). Pathologists also develop better and faster ways to test for diseases and help develop drugs and vaccines to treat and prevent diseases. We hope that you enjoy these virtual pathology experiences.
Catfish Necropsy: This video demonstrates how to do a necropsy ("autopsy") on a catfish. We performed this necropsy to determine if the catfish had a disease called Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia. Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia is a deadly disease of fish but it does not affect people. This catfish did not have the disease.