Liver biopsy in cattle

Authors

  • C. K. Whitehair Departments of Pathology and Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824
  • R. B. DaSilva Departments of Pathology and Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824
  • N. K. Ames Departments of Pathology and Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no23p144-147

Keywords:

Biopsy, Diagnosis, Liver, Specimen handling

Abstract

Liver biopsy can be a safe, simple, and reliable technique to obtain information on the liver content of nutrients, drugs, chemicals, and metabolic products. The technique is suitable for a wide variety of research and diagnostic application in cattle. The additional information obtained could contribute to improved and efficient cattle production.

Author Biography

R. B. DaSilva, Departments of Pathology and Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824

Dr. DaSilva’s current address is: Department of Clinics, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

Cover image of the 23rd Volume of the Bovine Practitioner: a view of Stampede Park in downtown Calgary framed by one curving wing of the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Published

1988-11-01

How to Cite

Whitehair, C. K., DaSilva, R. B., & Ames, N. K. (1988). Liver biopsy in cattle. The Bovine Practitioner, (23), 144–147. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no23p144-147

Issue

No. 23 (1988 November)

Section

Articles