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...
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...
Acutely lame sheep in western Queensland Unusual presentation: Acute lameness in recently introduced sheep. Above: Interdigital dermatitis and some cases with under-running of coronary band. Time and location: March 2020, western Queensland. Case definition: Acute...
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...
