Camel Digital Necropsy Guide

Yaeger, Michael; Coatney, John; Plummer, Paul; Dioli, M.; Plummer, Paul

Camel Digital Necropsy Guide

File

2016_Plummer_CamelNecropsyGuide.pdf (16.04 MB)

Date

2016-01-01

Authors

Yaeger, Michael

Coatney, John

Plummer, Paul

Dioli, M.

Plummer, Paul

Authors

Person

Plummer, Paul

Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies

Organizational Units

Organizational Unit

Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine

The mission of VDPAM is to educate current and future food animal veterinarians, population medicine scientists and stakeholders by increasing our understanding of issues that impact the health, productivity and well-being of food and fiber producing animals; developing innovative solutions for animal health and food safety; and providing the highest quality, most comprehensive clinical practice and diagnostic services. Our department is made up of highly trained specialists who span a wide range of veterinary disciplines and species interests. We have faculty of all ranks with expertise in diagnostics, medicine, surgery, pathology, microbiology, epidemiology, public health, and production medicine. Most have earned certification from specialty boards. Dozens of additional scientists and laboratory technicians support the research and service components of our department.

Department

Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine

Abstract

Jaundice / Icterus

Jaundice / icterus is yellowing of tissue due to elevated bilirubin levels. The tissue under the skin and on the surfaces of the stomachs and intestines is normally white to cream colored. If it is yellow, the animal is jaundiced/icteric. Three processes can lead to jaundice: 1. Over-production of bilirubin due to increased red blood cell destruction, 2. Liver disease, and 3. Bile duct obstruction. In a jaundiced animal, carefully assess the liver. If the liver appears normal, the jaundice may be due to increased red blood cell (erythrocyte) destruction, which can occur with certain blood parasites, such as anaplasmosis. Note that the dromedaries do not have a gall bladder.