*occurs following an infected umbilicus in neonates and from rumenitis in adult cattle
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=====Gross=====
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*rounded pale multiple foci of coagulative necrosis throughout the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]]
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*unsoftened, greyish-yellow patches
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*ringed by a zone of hyperaemia
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*foci coalesce in severe cases
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*in adult animals, these lesions may have progressed to abscesses following lysis of the coagulated necrotic tissue and the formation of fibrous capsule around the damaged tissue
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*if animal survives, these lesions may soften develop into abscesses
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=====Microscopically=====
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*coagulative necrosis
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*possible evidence of migrating flukes
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*bacteria can be demonstrated in the periphery of the necrotic tissue, especially near its junction with viable tissue
