Tips for sending fixed brains From the labs Go here for tips on brain removal Collect CSF for microbiology and cytology first. Obtain samples of cerebrospinal fluid by needle puncture of the dura mater at the foramen magnum before removing the brain from the cranium....
Differentials for repro investigations NotifiableZoonoticDiseaseInfertilityAbortion: early 0-3Abortion: mid 4-6Abortion: late 7-9Calf born deadNeonatal lossWeak calvesDeformity Vitamin A deficiency Phosphorus deficiency Copper deficiency Selenium/Vit E deficiency...
EAD Field Guide For Vets The Australian Government and CSIRO’s 2019 EAD Field Guide can be downloaded from the National Pest & Disease website (in the section ‘For vets and scientists’). Work through some interesting YouTube case studies for veterinarians....
Repro disease investigation resources Download the Guide Go to page on Differentials for repro investigations The ‘NABS Reproductive Disease Investigation Guidelines For Veterinarians’ describes the: Level of repro performance seen in different regions of...
Getting a brain out intact How to remove a whole intact brain using a longitudinal craniotomy This is one method of removing the brain without damaging it. We’re told that with practice the brain can be removed in less than one minute. WA DPIRD techniques for...
