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A 10 year old dog was presented for necropsy with the history of sudden death. Post mortem examination revealed congestion with areas of red hepatisation in lungs. The left inguinal mammary gland was diffusely enlarged and the cut section revealed hemorrhagic areas with cystic spaccs. Large numbers of pleomorphic cells were observed in impression smear of the mass and condensed chromatins with prominent nuclci were also seen. Histopathological examination revealed anaplastic carcinoma with micrometastasis in lungs. Liver was yellow in colour and hard in consistency. The kidneys were atrophic with irregular surface. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents research on the pathological effects of toxicity of Ficus tsiela (Roxb) in rats. Topics discussed include the methodology in extracting Roxb, testing for composition of elements such as steroids, alkaloids and tannins, and evaluation of phytotoxicity of various concentrations of fresh Roxb juice and alcoholic extract orally administered to rats on their thyroid and adrenal glands.

The article discusses findings of a study to investigate myositis caused by the administration of Artizone-S in a pig. It notes that the carcass of the pig revealed tissue irritation, abscesses, and extensive necrosis in the right thigh region that occurred with improper deep intramuscular (IM) injection of Artizone-S. The study advises that the proper site for IM injections in pigs should be in the neck muscle located in an area just below and behind the ear.

The article presents a case study of an Indian domestic fowl that was presented with soft fluctuating masses on the face, neck, breast, shoulder, and thigh in India in 2014. The successful excision of the masses, which were histologically diagnosed as hemangiopericytoma, had not been followed by any sign of recurrence. The case was considered rare in an Indian domestic fowl.