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Fig. 1. The heart image depicts serous atrophy of cardiac fat.
Post-Mortem of a Feedlot Steer

These images depict a steer calf that had been on feed for 87 days, at which time it was found dead after a period of losing weight through the winter months.

Post-Mortem on a Lame Feedlot Heifer
Post-Mortem on a Lame Feedlot Heifer

These images show a yearling heifer that died at 19 days on feed after having been treated for signs of lameness two days prior to death.

Post-Mortem of a Heifer on Feed
Post-Mortem of a Heifer on Feed

Can you diagnose cause of death for this feedlot heifer?

Fig. 1. The heart image depicts serous atrophy of cardiac fat.
Post-Mortem of a Feedlot Steer: Answer

These images depict a steer calf that had been on feed for 87 days, at which time it was found dead after a period of losing weight through the winter months.

Post-Mortem of a Heifer on Feed: Answer
Post-Mortem of a Heifer on Feed: Answer

Can you diagnose cause of death for this feedlot heifer?

Post-Mortem on a Lame Feedlot Heifer: Answer
Post-Mortem on a Lame Feedlot Heifer: Answer

These images show a yearling heifer that died at 19 days on feed after having been treated for signs of lameness two days prior to death.