Do ruminant necropsies feel a little unfamiliar—or are these not routine enough at your lab? Join us for a *two-day, hands-on Ruminant Necropsy Workshop* designed specifically for *veterinary pathology residents and early-career pathologists*. This immersive course focuses on *gross diagnostic pathology of small and large ruminants*, emphasizing practical skills you can immediately apply in diagnostic and academic settings. *Ruminant Necropsy Workshop* - A Davis-Thompson Foundation and University of Nebraska- Lincoln collaboration! *Register here 🔗:* https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/event/ruminant-necropsy-workshop/ 📅* April 20–21, 2026* 📍* In-person | UNL–Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center (GPVEC)* *Clay Center, Nebraska* 💲* Cost: $225 USD (includes lectures, hands-on practice, logging, lunches and PPE) * *Course Highlights* - Resident-focused instruction in ruminant necropsy technique - Emphasis on gross lesion recognition and diagnostic reasoning - Integrated lectures and hands-on necropsy experience - Coverage of the alimentary, respiratory, cardiovascular systems, and abortion cases - Small-group, interactive learning *Speakers* - Greta Krafsur, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVP - Francisco Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVP - Rafaela De Negri, DVM, MSc *What’s Included* - Ruminant carcasses for necropsy practice and disposal costs - Personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g. Tyveks, laboratory’s boots, gloves) - GPVEC on-site student apartment lodging - Breakfasts, lunches, and coffee breaks This workshop is ideal for veterinary pathology trainees and pathologists seeking to build confidence and competence in ruminant necropsy and strengthen gross diagnostic skill. GPVEC is in a remote area, therefore accommodations, breakfast and lunch are included to maximize precious learning time! *You will be required to provide the following, prior to confirmation of your attendance:* - Proof of rabies vaccination (current vaccination documents or recent titter) - Signed “Waiver and Release of Liability” form *Space is very limited. Early registration is encouraged!* [image: Ruminant Necropsy WORKSHOP 2026.png] -- Rafaela De Negri, DVM, MSc <https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdenegri/> pronouns: she/her/hers Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor Murray State University, Breathitt Veterinary Center <https://www.murraystate.edu/> Vice-President of Organizational Operations <https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/> *Chair, Social Media & Marketing Committee, <https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/>* Davis-Thompson Foundation <https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/> Commission Advisory Group, American Veterinary Medical Association <https://www.avma.org/> Professional Enrichment Committee, American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians <https://www.aavld.org/>
