Veterinary Medicine: Septicemia and Toxaemia

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What is the only way to make a positive diagnosis of septicemia?

By conducting a routine ante-mortem examination of animals in abattoirs

By analyzing the clinical signs and symptoms

By isolating the causative organism from the blood stream (correct)

By observing ante-mortem and post-mortem findings

What is toxaemia characterized by?

The presence of fungal toxins in the blood stream

The presence of bacterial toxins in the blood stream (correct)

The presence of bacterial toxins in the liver

The presence of viral toxins in the blood stream

What is the primary objective of antemortem inspection?

To screen all animals destined to slaughter (correct)

To ensure that animals are properly rested

To condemn the diseased animals

To reduce contamination on the killing floor

What should be done if there is evidence of septicemia or toxaemia?

The carcass and viscera should be condemned Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the conditions associated with toxaemia?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to comatose or moribund animals?

They should be condemned on antemortem examination Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to isolate the causative organism from the blood stream?

To make a positive diagnosis of septicemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of antemortem and postmortem inspection?

To ensure that animals are properly rested and to assist in disease diagnosis and judgement Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of edema that necessitates condemnation of the carcass?

Traumatic pericarditis Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of edematous tissue upon touch?

Cool and firm Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition caused by the presence of pathogenic bacteria and their associated toxins in the blood?

Septicemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of knowing the underlying cause of edema when making a judgement of a carcass?

It is significant for determining the extent of condemnation Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical appearance of musculature in postmortem findings of edema?

Wet and sloppy Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition that may accompany hydrothorax?

Traumatic pericarditis Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical location of edema associated with circulation interference in the caudal vena cava?

Mesentery Signup and view all the answers

What is the judgement for animals affected with generalized edema?

Condemnation on antemortem inspection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of postmortem inspection in abattoirs?

To detect any abnormalities in the carcass Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major categories of lesions that can be identified during postmortem inspection?

Acute or chronic Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of determining whether a condition is localized or generalized during postmortem inspection?

To evaluate the extent of systemic changes in other organs or tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons for trimming or condemnation of a carcass?

If the animal is diseased Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of laboratory diagnostic support in postmortem inspection?

To provide additional information on the disease diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of coordinating antemortem and postmortem findings?

To make a final diagnosis and ensure the wholesomeness of meat Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the techniques used in postmortem inspection to evaluate the carcass?

Incision, palpation, and olfaction Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to keep all organs and carcass portions together during postmortem inspection?

To correlate the findings for accurate inspection Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Septicemia and Toxaemia

Septicemia can only be diagnosed by isolation of the causative organism from the blood stream.
Evidence of septicemia is determined by ante-mortem and post-mortem findings.
Toxaemia is a medical condition characterized by the presence of bacterial toxins in the blood stream.
Clinical signs and post-mortem findings of toxaemia are similar to those of septicemia.

Antemortem and Postmortem Inspection

Antemortem inspection is used to screen all animals destined for slaughter, ensure proper rest, and obtain clinical information for disease diagnosis and judgement.
Postmortem inspection is carried out to detect any abnormalities in the carcass and to provide necessary information for the scientific evaluation of pathological lesions.

Carcass Judgement

Trimming or condemnation may involve any portion of a carcass or a carcass that is abnormal or diseased, or affected with a condition that may present a hazard to human health or be repulsive to the consumer.
Coordinating antemortem and postmortem findings is necessary to make a final diagnosis.

Edema

Antemortem findings of edema include depression, drowsiness, swelling of various body parts, and edematous tissue that is cool to the touch and has a firm, doughy consistency.
Postmortem findings of edema include wet, sloppy musculature that pits on pressure, and accumulation of clear or faint yellow fluid in the thorax, abdomen, and subcutaneous tissue.
Animals affected with generalized edema may be condemned on antemortem inspection, while less severe non-generalized cases are treated as "suspects".
The carcass may be totally or partially condemned depending on the extent and cause of the condition.

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Quiz on the differences between septicemia and toxaemia, including diagnosis and clinical signs. Learn about antemortem and post-mortem inspection techniques.