Question

What are some biochemical tests done in animal husbandry? And why are these test needed to determine the quality of the animal and how do these tests help to diagnose any disease.

Answer 1

Biochemistry is highly relevant to the metabolism and function of animal in terms of health and disease. Under section of pathology performed test related to clinical pathology and biochemical profile. Under clinical pathology -

*Hematology

*Urine Analysis

*Cytology and Inclusion bodies

*CSF and Peritoneal fluid analysis performed.

Under the scope of biochemical test-

*Enzyme analysis- SGOT, SGPT etc

*Mineral analysis- Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, and Magnesium.

*Liver function test- Bilirubin, protein, Albumin, SGOT, SGPT

*Kidney function test - BUN, Creatinine

*Toxicology- Aflatoxin level detection in feed materials.

* Heavy metals like-sulfide, Iodine, Fluorides, Znic phosphide  

*Plant toxin e.g.- hydrocyanic acid, Oxalic acid, Nitrates, Nitrites, Tannins  

Biochemical test generally performed-

SL NO	SAMPLE	SIGNIFICANCE
1.	Body Fluid	Perform test like LDH(helps in detection of pathologic condition such as Tuberculous pleuritis, empeyama etc.) , pH (helps in detection of Inflammatory status) , Triglyceride (helps in detection of any leakage of chyle from thoracic duct), Glucose (helps in detection of Glucose metabolism) , Amylase (helps in detection of pancreatic disease), ADA (Adenosine deaminase-helps in detection of tuberculous effusion)
2.	Blood	SGOT, SGPT helps in detection of any metabolism discorder, Liver function test, kidney function test, Aflatoxin level in food determine the feeding materials status. Heavy metals detection in body etc.
3.	Urine	Urine examination helps to determine many pathological condition such as infection, metabolic disorder etc.

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