Survey of Ocular Findings in Cattle Immediately Post Slaughter in Two UK Abattoirs

Key Points

• To examine the frequency and types of ocular lesions in cattle immediately post slaughter.
• Conducted a survey in two UK abattoirs
• Recorded the presence of ocular lesions
• Performed histopathological analysis on observed lesions
• Frequent observation of active corneal lesions
• Common finding of perilimbal neovascularization
• Nerve fiber proliferation noted as a significant observation

Abstract