<%@LANGUAGE="JavaScript1.3"%> Swine Diseases - Clinical Exam - Post Mortem Examination
   
Pig Swine Diseases - Clinical Exam - Post Mortem Exam
 
  The following illustrates the basic procedure for a postmortem examination of a pig. The procedure describes assumes the veterinarian to be right handed. Normally, however, in the pig it is also vital that the health of the herd (remaining pigs) is determined. The production diseases/conditions to be noted are highlighted in red. (Click here for an overview of all steps.)
 

38. Examine the heart. Examine the pericardial surface for pericarditis (Glasser's).  Examine the internal surfaces by opening up the right auricle, through the right AV valve.  Open the right ventricle along the interventricular septa.  Find the pulmonary artery and cut though the valve. Turn the heart over and repeat the same with the left. Examine the heart valves (Endocardiosis).

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