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==Pathology==
==Pathology==
post mortem findings include rapid decomposition of the carcass, organs are also decomposed with subcutaneous hameorrhages, odema and emphysema present.
post mortem findings include rapid decomposition of the carcass, organs are also decomposed with subcutaneous hameorrhages, odema and emphysema present.
Abdominal and thoracic fluid are blood stained and a large quantity will be in the pericardium.
Abdominal and thoracic fluid are blood stained and a large quantity will be in the pericardium.
The animal is severely anaemic and may be jaundiced.
The animal is severely anaemic and may be jaundiced.
Red urine in the[[Urinary Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|bladder]], and the [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology#Upper Urinary System|kidneys]] will be speckled with haemoglobin.
Red urine in the [[Urinary Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|bladder]], and the [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology#Upper Urinary System|kidneys]] will be speckled with haemoglobin.
There is usually a single large necrotic focus in the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] that is sometimes partially liquefied in the centre, and an irregular outline with a hyperaemic edge.
There is usually a single large necrotic focus in the liver that is sometimes partially liquefied in the centre, and an irregular outline with a hyperaemic edge.
Microscopically, fluorescent antibody testing can identify the organism. The presence of Clostridia post mortem must be interpreted with great caution as they are common post mortem invaders.
The presence of Clostridia post mortem must be interpreted with great caution as they are common post mortem invaders.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==