PATHOLOGY

• Diagnostic histopathology and cytology, slide reading

  Gross post-mortem examination, plus supporting laboratory tests, carried out in situ if required, of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrate

• Legal cases, including forensic, insurance and malpractice claims and investigation of wildlife crime
  
  
• Specialist and second opinions; advice with particular reference to wildlife, zoo animals and exotic species
  
  
• Advice to researchers, including training in techniques (eg parasitology), preparation and examination of blood smears etc. Construction and use of portable field kits
  
  
• Collaboration and interpretation of data for publication
  
  
• Consultancies on the above
  
  
• John Cooper is Consultant Veterinary Pathologist to the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (Jersey Zoo) and to a number of laboratories in the UK and overseas.

See also Overseas Programme regarding international services in pathology