22: Sudden death Flashcards
1
Q
Which sudden deaths must be reported to Defra?
A
Any unexplained adult cattle death
2
Q
What must you do before you move or open any carase?
A
Anthrax
3
Q
What is the only conclusion that can be gained from petechial haemorrhage?
A
Nothing other than an unwell animal prior to death
4
Q
If nothing obvious found on PM, what could the cause of death be?
A
Metabolic or clostridial
5
Q
What can you test for in a aqueous or vitreal sample?
A
Urea, nitrite, hypoMg, hypoCa, ketosis
