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!
