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==Pathology==
 
==Pathology==
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post mortem findings include rapid decomposition of the carcass, organs are also decomposed with subcutaneous hameorrhages, odema and emphysema present.
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Post mortem findings include rapid decomposition of the carcass, organs are also decomposed with subcutaneous hameorrhages, [[Oedema - Pathology|oedema]] and emphysema present.
Abdominal and thoracic fluid are blood stained and a large quantity will be in the pericardium.
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Abdominal and thoracic fluid are blood stained and a large quantity will be in the [[Structure of the Heart - Anatomy & Physiology#Pericardium |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 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.
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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.
    
==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
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