Posts tagged Subcutaneous

Hematomas in broiler carcasses
2We received a request with images of different broiler carcasses affected with similar lesions and were asked about the correct lesional nomenclature and an interpretation of the lesions. (more…)

Anaplasmosis in lamb carcasses with jaundice and splenomegaly
0We have recently received several inquiries due to an increased number of lamb carcass condemation due to an increase of the spleen size (splenomegaly) and yellowish discolouration of the carcass (jaundice or icterus). (more…)

What is your diagnosis? (83)
0At the end of the post you can vote for the right diagnosis! (more…)

Haemorrhages in a pig carcass: Don’t panic!
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Febrile carcasses in pig slaughterhouses
0The concept of “febrile carcass” (a.k.a. fevered carcass, in spanish carnes febriles) is frequently used in the inspection of carcasses in the slaughterhouse to describe carcassses that show extensive alterations in coloration and texture. (more…)

Horse carcasses with yellow fat disease
0In the last months 4 cases of horse carcasses with an abnormal yellowish-brown coloration of adipose tissue have been submitted. (more…)

Black subcutaneous lesion in the neck of a calf
6In a 7 months old, male, friesian calf a blackish discolouration area was observed in the connective tissue of the caudal cervical region. The lesion was unilateral and the preescapular lymph node was slightly increased in size. (more…)

Bilirubin vs. Carotenoids
0In a male, Rotbunte breed, 18 months old, bovine carcass a yellowish discoloration was observed in the adipose tissue, tendons and lymph nodes. The latter were slightly enlarged and edematous. (more…)

Brown fat horse carcass
0In a 5 years old mare a discoloration of adipose tissue was observed. It presented a brownish coloration of both subcutaneous and visceral fat (more…)

Subcutaneous nodule in the flank of a 3 years old friesian cow
0In a three years old female friesian cow a nodule was observed in the flank measuring 20 cm in diameter and of medium hardness. (more…)