Wildbase Pathology , Tahumaero ki Te Whakahaumanu

We do this through post-mortem examination of threatened native species and investigating mass wildlife deaths at Massey.

By identifying causes of death, and offering species-management advice, we contribute to and support New Zealand conservation and biosecurity.

Our contributions to species management programmes include:

• diagnoses of aspergillosis in hihi (stitchbirds)
• tuberculosis and salmonellosis in New Zealand seals
• chytridiomycosis in exotic and native frogs.

Our services

Wildbase Pathology provides:

• a diagnostic service to the Department of Conservation and other native wildlife conservation and management institutions
• post-mortem examinations of Hector’s and Māui dolphins, and sea lions caught by commercial and recreational fisheries
• strategies for clinical care, welfare and post mortem examination of stranded marine mammals, and identification of diseases that may have contributed to their deaths
• a large and well-appointed necropsy suite.