Master the anatomy and pathology of meat‑producing animals’ lymph glands
Discover a concise, practical guide to examining lymphatic glands after slaughter. This volume translates essential French work into clear English, focusing on how to locate, assess, and interpret the glands in cattle, swine, sheep, and horse. It pairs topographic anatomy with the typical and atypical changes seen in disease, helping inspectors and students make accurate judgments quickly.
In one compact resource, you’ll find how normal glands look, how they connect to the surrounding structures, and what pathological changes to expect from bacterial, parasitic, or other alterations. The book emphasizes the link between gland health and overall meat safety, guiding post‑mortem checks and routine inspections.
What you’ll experience
- Guided topographic maps of lymph glands across major meat‑producing species, with emphasis on practical locating techniques.
- Clear descriptions of the normal histology and common variations you’ll encounter in the glands.
- Plain explanations of pathological changes, including infectious, parasitic, and microbial alterations, with their diagnostic features.
- Techniques for integrating gland findings into post‑mortem conclusions and meat safety decisions.
Ideal for professionals and students in veterinary medicine, meat inspection, and animal pathology who want a compact, field‑ready reference.