20/06/2011
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Abdominal cavity (porcine)
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Splenic torsion in swine
Splenomegaly and evidences of peritonitis were observed in a mixed breed pig.
Histopathological study showed a marked hyperemia with extensive coagulation necrosis of the splenic parenchyma; regional lymphnodes were filled up with blood and fibrin and the omentum showed hemorrhages, edema and fibrinous material deposits in its surface.
These lesions are highly compatible with a splenic torsion which is relatively common in swine although usually more common in sows than in fattening animals.
Color changes can be observed in the parenchyma corresponding to areas of coagulation necrosis and darker hemorrhagic areas.
Enlarged spleen due to passive congestion and inflammation of the omentum.
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Not necessarily I think. But it might if associated with jauncide.
You mean if the carcass is too yellow, then it will be condemned for organoleptic reasons, not because the meat is harmfull to the consumers health.
Correct!
Does a splenic torsion lead to condemnation of the carcass ?