By Makeli PhiriDESCRIPTION of the animal:Species, breed, sex and age supplies sufficient information to enable the animal to be recognised at subsequent visits, or to enable the animal to be identified with accuracy at a later date and by some other person who may be carrying out an investigation.In cattle, the animal may bear some form of ear marking, or skin branding, and it is essential to make a note of this for future reference.The general preliminary examination may be carried out as one approaches the animal, or whilst it is being taken to a crush for closer examination, or whilst one is talking to the owner. You will observe its behaviour, general conformity and bodily condition.Condition of skin and coat: Is it sleek, harsh, Staring: Is there baldness or sores or concusions; are ectoparasites visible; are lick marks present?Body condition: Is it normal, thin, emaciated, fat, dropsically?Gait: Is there lameness, stiffness, staggering or excitement? […]
PROBLEMS OF DIAGNOSIS – PART 3
