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Introduction
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Eyes
Conjun ctivitis variety of causes, including: Corneal lesion, central corneal ulcer with
IBR, mycoplasma, foreign bodies and other neovascularization pinkeye
irritants
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Oral Cavity
Oral cavity, ulcers BVD ( ) Oral cavity, ulcers, hard and soft palate BVD
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Oral Cavity
Notes
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Esophagus
Esophagus, trauma ( ) penetrating wound, Esophagus, bloat line at thoracic inlet; other
resulting purulent peri-esophageal abscess supportive evidence includes: history, pallor
and edema of hindlimb musculature
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Esophagus
Notes
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Larynx, necrotic laryngitis ( ) calf diphthe- Larynx, chronic laryngitis, small ulcer on
ria epiglottis (circled)/laryngeal polyp ( )
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Notes
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Lungs
Normal lungs
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Lungs
Subacute shipping fever with fibrinous pleuritis Fibrinous pleuropneumonia (cut section)
( )
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Lungs
Chronic pneumonia with atelectasis Acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP); entire lung
overinflated; individual lobules slightly firm
Acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP) (cut section); Acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP)
interlobular edema and emphysema commonly
seen with AIP
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Lungs
Acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP); note Embolic pneumonia (multifocal lesions through-
emphysema ( ) out lung) ( ) hematogenous spread of bac-
teria from lesions such as endocarditis and liver
abscesses
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Lungs
Notes
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Heart
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Heart
Heart, fibrinous pericarditis (pericardial sac Heart, dilated right ventricle, rounded
reflected) Haemophilus somnus and other appearance right heart failure
bacteria
Heart, eosinophilic myositis (note pale areas in Heart (cross section), beef measles, tapeworm
endocardium and myocardium) cysts of Taenia bovis ( )
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Heart
Notes
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Liver
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Liver
Liver (cross section), thrombophlebitis, sec- Liver, focal hemorrhage or necrosis; bacillary
ondary to liver abscesses hemoglobinuria; necrotic lesion extends deep
into tissue
Liver, distended, thickened bile ducts liver Liver (dark pigmented tracts) liver flukes
flukes ( )
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Urinary System
Normal kidney
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Urinary System
Kidney, pale moist cortex tubular necrosis, Kidney, hemoglobin stained due to hemolysis
usually due to toxins such as aminoglycosides
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Urinary System
Normal bladder
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Gastrointestinal
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Gastrointestinal
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Gastrointestinal
Notes
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Gastrointestinal
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Gastrointestinal
Gall bladder and small intestine, fibrinous casts Small intestine, acute enteritis
( ) Salmonellosis
Small intestine, Peyers patch necrosis BVD Small intestine, Peyers patch necrosis BVD
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Gastrointestinal
Small intestine, parasites nodular worm, Small intestine, proliferative enteritis (Johnes),
Oesophagostomum ( ) not seen in animals less than two years of age
Notes
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Gastrointestinal
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Gastrointestinal
Notes
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Musculoskeletal
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Musculoskeletal
Notes
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Musculoskeletal
Hock joint, acute synovitis; note excess cloudy Stifle joint, synovitis with large fibrin clots
fluid with fibrin ( )
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Brain
Normal brain
Brain, meningitis with congested vessels and Brain, polioencephalomalacia with flattened
cloudy meninges cerebral gyri and cerebellar coning ( )
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Brain
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Brain
Brain, abscess ( )
Notes
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Procedures
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Procedures
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Start with the calfs left side down. Record animal I.D.
Do an overall external examination.
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Procedures
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Reflect both right legs. Thoroughly expose Reflect abdominal wall and omentum.
pelvis to mandible. Make cut on ventral midline Note fluid, fibrin, inflammation and location
to maximize hide value. of viscera.
Note hemorrhages, inflammation and injection
sites.
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Cut near the sternum (A ) and several inches Knife method for rib reflection.
below the spine (B ) with the cuts ending just Cut through costochondral junction and
dorsal and ventral to the trachea. through intercostal muscles to reflect two
Alternative methods include the careful use of a ribs at a time by twisting and breaking
sharp axe. (works best in younger animals).
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Procedures
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Cut diaphragm and reflect rib cage. Free tongue, esophagus, larynx and trachea.
Examine pericardial sac in situ. Examine pharyngeal area.
Note presence of exudation, adhesions and extent Cut ventral to the spine and dorsal to the
of involvement. sternum to free thoracic organs.
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Procedures
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Palpate and cut through lung tissue. Insert knife at the base of the heart, cutting to
See pages 10-14 for differential diagnosis. the apex, exposing both ventricles.
Note alteration in chamber size, discoloration,
inflammation and hemorrhage.
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Procedures
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Incise right kidney (caudal to liver). Examine mucosa of several segments of small
Locate and incise left kidney. Avoid cutting intestine.
intestines. Note mucosal thickening, discoloration and
Note areas of discoloration. exudation (see pages 26-28).
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Procedures
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Procedures
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Cut spinal nerves and remove brain. Cut brain into longitudinal halves and cross-
section as appropriate.
See pages 34-36 for differential diagnosis.
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Sampling
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Sampling
Fresh Samples
Intestinal sections
Size: 10-20 cm sections
Best, but not required, to tie off/close ends
Other tissues
Size: 4 cm cubes
Sample affected tissues
Sample tissues from other appropriate
organs
Brain*
If indicated by history, place 1/2 brain in
WhirlPakTM or other sealable container
Rumen content
If indicated by history
pH can be determined on site with pH strips
Shipping guidelines
Properly label and seal WhirlPaks
Use insulated container protected by
cardboard box
Include multiple frozen packs
Only freeze samples if necessary for
extended storage beyond 3 to 4 days
WhirlPak is a trademark of Nasco, Inc.
*Some animal disposal services will not pick up an animal if the brain has been examined and/or removed for diagnosis.
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Sampling
Fixed Samples
Intestinal sections
Size: multiple 2 to 3 cm sections
Do not tie off/close ends
Major organs and other tissues
Size: 1 cm thick or less
Include tissues as indicated by clinical
signs or gross lesions
Brain
If indicated by history, place 1/2 brain* in
WhirlPak or other sealable container
Proper packaging
Properly label each container
10% buffered formalin solution
Formalin volume must be 10X tissue
volume
In most instances, multiple tissue
samples can be combined in a
single container
Shipping guidelines
Seal in unbreakable containers
Double-bag the package contents with
absorbent material to ensure fluid containment
Include completed submission form for lab
(seal in separate plastic bag to keep dry)
Include complete case history
Include contact and billing information
(contact name, address, phone, fax,
account number)
If not shipping immediately, hold for two or
more days. Pour off majority of formalin prior
to shipping.
*Some animal disposal services will not pick up an animal if the brain has been examined and/or removed for diagnosis.
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Acknowledgements
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TM TM TM TM
Elanco and the diagonal color bar are trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company. Micotil is a trademark for Elancos brand of tilmicosin. Tylan is a trademark for Elancos brand
of tylosin. Rumensin is a trademark for Elancos brand of monensin sodium.
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