The urinary bladder can be found within the pelvis. If it is full of urine, now would be a good time to take a sample with a clean needle and syringe. Cut open the bladder to examine the inner surface. Click the photo to the right to view the urinary bladder |
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| Examine the reproductive tract and note if the cow was pregnant. If there is a fetus present, examine the fetus and placenta and take samples if necessary. | |
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| The spleen is found on the left side of the animal, under the rumen. Lift up on the rumen to expose and examine the spleen. Make several incisions in the spleen to examine the inner tissue. The spleen may be dark due to congestion with blood. | |
Click the photo to the right to view the spleen |
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