necropsy

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Pathologists will carry out necropsies on the animals, looking for neurological disease like rabies or signs of human DNA.

From Barron's

A necropsy was conducted at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine on Tuesday, revealing that “almost the entire liver” was overtaken with cancerous tumors, Shepherd said.

From Los Angeles Times

Without a forensic necropsy — an autopsy for animals — neighbors will be left searching for answers, Halligan said.

From Los Angeles Times

At least six animals have pending necropsies, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times

Irvine police said they are working with veterinary professionals to perform necropsies to determine how the dogs died.

From Los Angeles Times