Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Field Necropsy of the Horse.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Frank, Chad et al.
- Affiliation:
- Colorado State University · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This article discusses the importance of performing a thorough examination after a horse has died, known as a field necropsy. It emphasizes that veterinarians can improve their skills by following a step-by-step process, which helps them recognize what is normal in a horse's body and spot any unusual findings quickly. The article provides a detailed protocol that veterinarians can use to investigate why a horse has died or to answer specific medical questions. Overall, the goal is to enhance the understanding of horse health and improve care for living horses.
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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