Inspection of the posterior mediastinal lymph nodes of aged sheep

Authors: van der Wouden M, Irwin J
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 28, Issue 9, pp 194, Sep 1980
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Biosecurity, Disease surveillance, Circulatory system/haematology, Meat, Contamination/hygiene, Public health, Parasites - internal
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: To test the effectiveness of N.Z. Meat inspection standards the value of posterior mediastinal lymph nodes as a disease indicator was examined. The prevalence of pleurisy in adult sheep in N.Z. is high and different judgement criteria are laid down by importing countries. The posterior mediastinal lymph node is one of particular importance as it drains parts of the pleura, lungs, oesophagus, mediastinum, diaphragm and liver capsule…

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