Subcutaneous Archive

What is your diagnosis? (83)

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16/04/2020

At 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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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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Febrile carcasses in pig slaughterhouses

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30/05/2018

The 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

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27/03/2017

In 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

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15/09/2015

In 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

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07/06/2013

In 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

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22/02/2013

In 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

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05/03/2012

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

Bovine carcass with a “gritty” subcutaneous appearance

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21/02/2012

Samples were submitted from a Gasconne breed, three years old bovine with widespread congestion, ecchymosis and a gritty appearance of the subcutaneous adipous tissue. These lesions also involved the skeletal muscular tissue. Meat inspectors suspected of an inflamatory subcutaneous condition. (more…)