NecropsyNecropsy--examination of an examination of an animal after it has diedanimal after it has died
EsophagusEsophagus
Normal
FoodUlcerationsBleeding
LarynxLarynx
normal
necrosisulceration
TracheaTrachea
normal
necrosisulceration
Pericardial sacPericardial sacClick on picture to view video
LungsLungs
Normal lung tissue-pink-spongy
Normal Bronchopheumonia
Lung abscess-liquid/“cottage cheese” likeappearance
Airways and vesselsAirways and vessels
Lung artery
Lung airway
Normal lung tissueNormal lung tissue
Lung lesionsLung lesions
Emphysema-pops like bubble-wrap
Consolidation-heavy; solid (no air)
Lung worms
Lung adhesionsto ribs
Pneumonia- darker lesionsare more severe
Abscesses
Heart: R ventricleHeart: R ventricle
Heart: R side openedHeart: R side opened
Heart: L sideHeart: L side
Heart LesionsHeart Lesions
Necrotic lesions
Valve lesions
Septal defects—connectionbetween R and L sides
Liver lesionsLiver lesions
Liver abscesses Liver flukes
Fractured liver—due to blunt trauma; (knife cuts smooth)Fatty liver
Clean upClean up
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