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Davis-Thompson Foundation​

For the Advancement of Veterinary and Comparative Pathology​ since 1973

Who we are

Pathology is the foundation of all medicine, human and veterinary. As pathologists, we study the manifestations and causes of disease in all species of the animal kingdom. 

As researchers and academics, we strive to advance the study of veterinary diseases and the comparison of diseases manifested by diverse species of animals.

We have the largest repository of pathology images in the world. Our unique courses and content are provided by  world-renowned experts and outstanding pathologists in the field.

We pursue and disseminate our knowledge not for its own sake, but to improve the health and well-being of all animals in the world – humans included.

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Upcoming events

WDA Wildlife Pathology Workshop 2025

This will be a histopathology workshop in which participants will submit histopathology slides as unknown cases for others to evaluate.  Whole-slide images will be dispersed to conference participants for evaluation approximately one month before the workshop.  Prior to case presentations we will have a keynote lecture by Dr. Karen Fox titled, Applications of Next-generation Sequencing for Wildlife-Disease Diagnostic Investigations. 

AAZV 32nd Annual Zoo & Wildlife Pathology Workshop 2025

This all day, in person workshop will be held on Sunday, 24 August 2025 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central time,in association with the annual meeting of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians in Kansas City, Mo, USA.