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Figure 46.—Loosening the large intestine.
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Figure 47.—Freeing the intestines and paunch from the liver.
Remove the liver by reaching behind it and pulling while cutting the connective tissue ([fig. 48]). During removal, check for any abscesses (yellow or white pus pockets) or scar tissue, which are indications of infections. If these are present, the entire carcass should be checked thoroughly for other signs of infection or disease (discussed later in the section on examining the carcass). Once the liver is removed, separate the gall bladder by cutting under it ([fig. 49]). Wash the liver thoroughly and put it in ice or ice water.