Examination of Decomposed Animal

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.
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