Necropsy of the feeder and stocker calf.
Frequently occurring diseases are discussed in 2- to 12-month-old pastured or feedlot cattle. Emphasis is on gross necropsy lesions that are significant in differential diagnosis. Where applicable, practical laboratory tests that are helpful in confirming a diagnosis are described. Information about proper selection and preservation of tissues for submission to a diagnostic laboratory is included.
D000818:Animals; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D003048:Coccidiosis / Q000662:veterinary; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000662:veterinary; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D008304:Malignant Catarrh / Q000473:pathology; D008584:Meningitis, Listeria / Q000662:veterinary; D008590:Meningoencephalitis / Q000662:veterinary; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D010326:Pasteurella Infections / Q000662:veterinary; D011557:Pseudorabies / Q000473:pathology; D011818:Rabies / Q000662:veterinary; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000662:veterinary