Gross path challenge #10 Photo: Rick Last, DPIRD WA BOVINE MOUTH: The gingiva and dental pad have multiple well demarcated, irregularly-shaped foci of oral epithelial loss exposing reddened submucosa (oral ulceration). There is diffuse periodontal reddening...
Necrotising skin lesions – open diagnosis Unusual presentation: Multiple cattle with large necrotic skin lesions on sides and/or rump. Above: Heifer with bilateral necrotising skin lesion extending from caudal shoulder blade to flanks. Time and location: February to...
Blackleg in unweaned calves in good condition Unusual presentation: Sudden death of several six-month old Brahman calves. Above: Haemorrhages were visible on the cardiac surface. Time and location: March to April 2022, central Queensland. Case definition:...
Multiple cases of hepatopathy in horses Unusual presentation: Deterioration in condition of several horses and ponies on different properties in a district. Above: Case 5 had lost weight and was lethargic, ataxic and jaundiced. Time and location: February to July...
Heifer with ‘lumpy’ skin lesions – LSD rule-out Unusual presentation: Investigation of skin lesions in response to industry alert for increased vigilance around Lumpy Skin Disease. Above: Thick encrustations of matted hair and dried exudate that peeled off leaving...
