Death due to Suffocation Exclusion of air from the lungs by means other than compression of the neck is termed as Death due to Suffocation. Causes of Suffocation Smothering or closure of the Mouth and Nostrils: Chocking or obstruction of the Air passages from within: Inhalation of Irrespirable Gases: Mode of Death due to Suffocation […]
Death due to snake bites are common in dogs and roaming animals. Because of their size, horses and cattle seldom die due to direct result of snake venom ut death may follow bites on muzzle, head or neck.
Electrocution in Animals is common condition nowadays seen due to defective electric circuits in cow sheds and other bad management practices.
Accidental deaths of animals may occur due to a lightning stroke and electrocution. It is common in domestic animals.
When atmospheric air is prevented from entering the lungs, caused by the submersion of a body in water, it is called death due to drowning.
After conducting the Postmortem, the veterinarian discloses the opinion regarding the causes of sudden death based on observations made by him during Postmortem.
Sudden or unexpected death of animals occur by unnatural (violence or poison or other harm) and natural causes.
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1960) an act to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals and for that purpose to amend the law relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Collection of samples during postmortem made of various organs, tissues and body fluids for histopathological and chemical examination to know the cause of death.
Postmortem appearance of shock due to severe injuries like Fracture, Crushing of tissues, Extensive lacerations and Avulsions, etc. seen
