Bovine Chronic Ill Thrift Weight Loss Diagnostic Panel Work-Up
Common differential list:
- Bacteria: Salmonella spp., Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (Johne’s disease)
- Parasites: Eimeria spp., GI nematodes
- Neoplastic: Bovine leukosis virus (BLV)
- Nutritional
Samples to submit (fresh and fixed):
- Small intestines: duodenum, jejunum, ileum (2-3 segments/each)
- Cecum
- Colon
- Abomasum, rumen, ruminal contents
- Kidney
- Liver
- Spleen
- Mesenteric lymph node
- Lung
- Adrenal gland
- Bone marrow from diaphysis (or femur)
- Heart
- Uterus (if female)
- Any additional gross lesions
Standard tests run at the laboratory (included in the general investigation):
- Histopathology
- Enteric culture
- Fecal flotation
Additional tests (check website for preferred samples and current prices):
- Johne’s PCR
- Trace mineral analysis
- Bone marrow fat percentage
Updated 01/10/2025