Field Necropsy of the Horse.
Abstract: Being able to conduct an equine field necropsy in a safe and proficient manner is a helpful skill for the equine practitioner. Use of a systematic process enables the practitioner to develop a familiarity with normal anatomic positioning and tissue appearance such that abnormalities are quickly identified. This article outlines a systematic necropsy protocol that can be used to investigate mortality events and clinical questions.
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Publication Date: 2015-05-26 PubMed ID: 26021522DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2015.04.002Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article primarily focuses on teaching equine practitioners how to conduct an equine field necropsy systematically and safely, while assisting them in recognizing normal anatomy and quickly identifying abnormalities.
Objective of the Research
- The main goal of this research is to provide a systematic approach to conducting equine field necropsies. This is intended to aid equine practitioners in efficiently investigating mortality events and answering clinical queries, enhancing their skills in necropsy procedures.
Importance of Systematic Necropsy
- The systematic protocol ensures that practitioners will identify and recognize normal anatomic positioning and appearances, thereby allowing them to readily pinpoint any anomalies.
- This knowledge will improve the accuracy of their reports and thusly provide better understanding into cause of death, disease diagnosis, and understanding species-specific issues.
Contributions to Equine Practice
- Apart from improving the proficiency in conducting field necropsies, this research contributes significantly towards building a comprehensive knowledge base on equine anatomy. This, in turn, would aid in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses in living horses.
- Moreover, a systematic approach to field necropsies will ensure consistent results and understanding throughout the field, thus providing better, more accurate information that contributes to equine health and disease data.
Cite This Article
APA
Frank C, Madden DJ, Duncan C.
(2015).
Field Necropsy of the Horse.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 31(2), 233-245.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2015.04.002 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA. Electronic address: chad.frank@colostate.edu.
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA.
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Autopsy / instrumentation
- Autopsy / methods
- Autopsy / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / pathology
- Horses / anatomy & histology
- Veterinary Medicine
Citations
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