VMD 511: Animal Welfare, Ethics and Jurisprudence (2+0)

EXAMINATION OF DECOMPOSED ANIMAL

• Same lines of examination as in fresh autopsies.
• Should be complete.
• Precaution to be taken by veterinarian to protect himself from septic poisoning.
• External fetal injuries to be searched for cause of death.
• Skin and epidermis has pealed off, under lying tissues to be examined.
• Body thoroughly examined for presence of foreign body such as bullet, piece of weapon, wire, wood etc.
• Bone fracture to be examined.