Sudden Death Flashcards
1
Q
What is fallen stock?
A
Any animal that has died of natural causes or disease or killed for other reasons than human consumption
2
Q
How is fallen stock disposed of?
A
- Burial/open burning is not permitted
- Collection by approved transporter: knacker, hunt kennel, maggot farm, incinerator, renderer
- Carcasses over 48 months must be tested for BSE
- Animals by products must be transported in covered leakproof container
3
Q
What needs to be considered before emergency salughter?
A
- Transport
- Residues
- Clean livestock policy
- No pithing
4
Q
What are differentials for sudden death?
A
Haemorrhage
* calving injury
* Abomasal ulceration
Plant toxicity- yew
Lightening
Electrocution
Hypomagnesia
Hypocalcaemia
Toxaemia- mastitis, metritis
Black leg
Black disease
Anthrax
Bloat
5
Q
What stain is used for anthrax?
A
Polychrome methylene blue
