Thoracic cavity Archive

Fungal lymphadenitis in calves

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29/12/2020

This year we received 10 cases of fungal lymphadenitis in calves, out of a total of 55 suspected tuberculosis samples (18.2%). In this post we have compiled images to familiarize you with the variety of the macroscopic looks of these lesions. (more…)

What is your diagnosis? (89)

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15/10/2020

At the end of the post you can vote for the right diagnosis! (more…)

What is your diagnosis? (88)

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01/09/2020

At the end of the post you can vote for the right diagnosis! (more…)

What is your diagnosis? (82)

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01/04/2020

At the end of the post you can vote for the right diagnosis! (more…)

Diaphragmatic hernia of a liver lobe in a pig

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22/01/2020

In a pig carcass a cylindrical mass was observed in the mediastinum measuring roughly 30x10cm, with a brownish color and a hard consistency. No lesions were noticed on the other viscera. Inspectors suspected of a neoplastic proliferation. (more…)

Any given day in a ruminant slaughterhouse (2/2)

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22/07/2019

We continue with this second post dedicated to the lesions that were observed in condemned viscera from bovine carcasses.
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Any given day in a ruminant slaughterhouse (1/2)

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16/07/2019

Last Friday, July the 12th we organized the 2nd workshop for the identification and description of lesions for official meat inspectors.
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The 100 granuloma challenge

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03/01/2019

As the New Year begins, it is time to make resolutions so that the one coming is better than the previous. From SESC we propose one for 2019: The 100 granuloma challenge! (more…)

Haemorrhages in a pig carcass: Don’t panic!

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20/12/2018

With the recent detection of cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boars in Belgium, anyone can see that there is a certain risk of introduction of this disease into our territory. Also Classical Swine Fever (CSF) might be introduced. Therefore it is essential that all the actors involved in the pig sector are trained and alert. Two essential aspects for the control of these diseases are biosecurity and a good system of passive surveillance that ensures an early diagnosis.

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Any given day in a porcine slaughterhouse

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16/07/2018

Last Friday, July the 6th we organized a practical workshop on lesion identification and description for porcine slaughterhouse official meat inspectors. To do this, we went to two pig slaughterhouses in Osona to collect condemned viscera. (more…)