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Comparison of Observational and Necropsy Derived Diagnosis for Cause of Death for Cattle in Commercial Beef Feedlots

Year: 2010

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Necropsy results are used routinely by feedlots to provide insight into causes of mortality and to provide a surveillance mechanism for emerging diseases. Necropsy also allows for the feedlot to make management decisions regarding events occurring in their cattle population such as digestive problem outbreaks or management decisions in high risk calves. This is an occupational hazard for feedlot employees because they can become injured or be exposed to zoonotic disease while conducting necropsies. The objective of this study was to determine the accuracy of a pre-necropsy mortality diagnosis made by feedlot personnel to the mortality diagnosis made from necropsy results.

Source: American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference Proceedings

DOI: 10.21423/aabppro20104192

Authors: D. Anspaugh, D. U. Thomson, S. Guillossou, B. Wileman, M. D. Apley, W. Taylor, T. Noffsinger

Institutions: Kansas State University, Pipestone (United States), Veterinarians Without Borders, Beckley VA Medical Center, Abbotsford Veterinary Clinic, Wildlife Vets International, OAK Orthopedics

Language: English

Topic: Animal health and immunology

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3138596680

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