How to book in an animal for post mortem (veterinary practitioner):
- Fill in the required Post Mortem Form 2024
- Email (opens in a new window)ucdvetlab@ucd.ie to book or phone (01) 7166126/6136
- Times for body/bodies submission are 9am – 2pm, Mon-Fri only
- If you require a courier (<15kg) please see instructions in our Courier Guide
- Package the body correctly. See instructions under 'Submission Information'
- Necropsy cost: no charge for large animal; for small animals and legal cases please contact us
- Cattle: please submit blue animal passport, herd number & name and address of owner
- Submission of material from bovine and ovine abortions:
- Note that in cases of abortion the dam should also be examined for signs of disease and possible rising antibody titres
- Submission of placentae in such cases can also greatly assist the diagnostic process
- Please also note that the UCDVH Diagnostic Laboratories will carry out detailed pathological examinations of such material and attempt to isolate bacterial and fungal species but does not have the resources to investigate all causes of abortion. In particular, if large numbers of abortions are occurring the services of the nearest DAFM Regional Veterinary Laboratory should be sought
- Please indicate if private cremation or group disposal is required at the time of submission
- Please note post mortems are currently taking 8-12 weeks to finalise; preliminary result within 14 days
- Send carcasses to:
- Post Mortem Room
- UCD Veterinary Hospital
- Belfield
- Dublin 4
***Important Information - Avian Influenza***
Due to the continued heightened risk posed by avian influenza, we regret to inform you that we are temporarily unable to accept waterfowl, poultry, wild birds, and exhibit birds for post-mortem examination. If you require post-mortem examination on such birds, please contact your local Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine Laboratory at (opens in a new window)info@backweston.