Information Package / Course Catalogue
Necropsy-Demonstration II
Course Code: VET422
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To teach necropsy techniques and to teach cadaver and organs lesions and their diagnosis

Course Content

Necropsy position, Opening of the abdominal and chest cavities, Separating the head, removing the brain and opening other cavities, Examining the ears, Opening the mouth and nose cavities, Opening the oral cavity, Opening the nasal cavity, Opening the vertebral canal and removing the Medulla Spinalis, Muscle, Joint, Bone, Examination of bone marrow and other organs and tissues, Necropsy methods in various animal species

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Emrah İPEK
Prof. Recai TUNCA
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to express general rules of postmortal examination
2.To be able to name lesion definitions, macroscopic examination
3.To be able to exposure the body ventricles and separate the organs
4.To be able to analyse morphologic changes, diagnosis and prepare reports
5.To be able to take samples on the cadaver
6.To be able to dispatch samples to laboratory
7.To have knowledge about notifiable, to be recorded and zoonotic diseases
8.Communicate effectively with clients, the public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities, using language appropriate to the audience concerned
9.Prepare accurate clinical and client records, and case reports when necessary, in a form satisfactory to colleagues and understandable by the public
10.Use their professional capabilities to contribute to the advancement of veterinary knowledge, in order to improve the quality of animal care and veterinary public health
11.Demonstrate that they recognise personal and professional limits, and know how to seek professional advice, assistance and support when necessary
12.Handle and restrain animal patients safely and with respect of the animal, and instruct others in helping the veterinary surgeon perform these techniques
13.Collect, preserve and transport samples, select appropriate diagnostic tests, interpret and understand the limitations of the test results
14.Communicate clearly and collaborate with referral and diagnostic services, including providing an appropriate history
15.Recognise suspicious signs of possible notifiable, reportable and zoonotic diseases and take appropriate action, including notifying the relevant authorities
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Cooper, J.E., Cooper, M.E. (2007) Introduction to Veterinary and Comparative Forensic Medicine, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK
2.Berkin, Ş., Alçığır, G. (1999) Nekropsi Yöntem, Medisan Basımevi, Ankara.
3.Strafuss, A.C. (1988) Necropsy Procedures and Basic Diagnostic Methods for Practicing Veterinarians, Springfield, Illinois, USA.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General methods in necropsy applications (necropsy position, skinning, separation of extremities)
Week 1 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 2 - Theoretical
Opening of the abdominal and chest cavities
Week 2 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 3 - Theoretical
Opening of the abdominal and chest cavities
Week 3 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 4 - Theoretical
Other methods of opening body cavities, opening of the pelvic cavity
Week 4 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 5 - Theoretical
Removal of head and neck organs
Week 5 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 6 - Theoretical
Opening the vertebral canal and removing the medulla spinalis
Week 6 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 7 - Theoretical
Examination of muscles, joints, bones, bone marrow and other organs and tissues; examination of muscles, examination of joints, opening of bone marrow and examination of bones; Midterm
Week 7 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 8 - Theoretical
Evaluation of macroscopic findings
Week 8 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 9 - Theoretical
Necropsy techniques in ruminants
Week 9 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 10 - Theoretical
Necropsy techniques in equids
Week 10 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 11 - Theoretical
Necropsy techniques in dogs and cats
Week 11 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 12 - Theoretical
Necropsy techniques in pigs
Week 12 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 13 - Theoretical
Necropsy techniques in poultry
Week 13 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Week 14 - Theoretical
Necropsy techniques in laboratory animals and some wild animals
Week 14 - Practice
Necropsy conduction and examination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Midterm Examination1112
Board Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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