Improving diagnostic outcomes with the lab Tips for sending samples Consider all possible differentials when deciding what samples to take – don’t ‘cherry pick’ – remember, this may be your only opportunity! Use resources to guide sampling: lab or EAD field...
Acute oxalate poisoning of merino ewes Unusual presentation: 70 mature merino ewes found dead and another 12 recumbent within 4 days. Time and location: February 2021, central west Queensland. Case definition: Ewes (6-10 weeks after joining) become weak, show signs...
Mastering your blood smear technique Blood smears are a great aid when investigating sudden death or ill thrift. Tips from the WA lab for preparing smears include: Collect in an EDTA tube Blood drops ~4 mm (not too big) Angle (at 30-40o) /Speed (not too fast, not too...
