Gross path challenge #4 Photo: Rick Last, DPIRD WA PLUCK FROM AN 8 MONTH OLD LAMB: Which died of rumen acidosis and frothy bloat due to over-engorgement on barley. The image demonstrates the bloat-line in the mucosa of the oesophagus. Compression on thoracic organs by...
Gross path challenge #3 Photo: The Joint Pathology Centre WSC 2015 SKELETAL MUSCLE: The cut surface of the muscle shows large multifocal to coalescing dark red to black areas that are dry. Occasional gas bubbles (emphysema) are evident in the interstitial connective...
Gross path challenge #2 Photo: The Joint Pathology Centre WSC 2009 SMALL INTESTINE: The wall of the small intestine is thickened and the serosal surface is diffusely dark pink. The mucosa is coated with yellow friable material. Dx: Enteritis, salmonellosis Back to...
Gross path challenge #1 Photo: The Joint Pathology Centre WSC 2012 LIVER: The cut surface of the liver is mottled with depressed irregular bright red areas (1-2mm diameter) surrounded by light brown areas (accentuated lobular pattern). Dx: Acute hepatic necrosis,...
Canine ehrlichiosis in Australia Infection with E canis is a nationally notifiable disease in Australia. Vets in the north are frontline surveillance for suspect cases following its detection in May 2020. Above: Collect bloods (EDTA and serum) and ticks where possible...
