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