Application of newer methods in clinical-laboratory diagnostics of livestock diseases

The high morbidity of livestock requires the constant development and improvement of early and correct diagnosis. Although clinical diagnostics is the basis of the investigation, the frequent uniformity of clinical symptomatology requires the dissemination and introduction of new procedures and methods in the field of clinical-laboratory diagnostics, which is also the intention of the submitted project. Ultrasonography is becoming a part of effective, non-invasive and more accurate diagnosis of organ diseases in this regard. In laboratory diagnostics, specific and sensitive markers are sought, which would point out the severity of morphological changes and impairment of function and would significantly help to make the diagnosis more accurate. The use of analysis of blood gases, lactate, LDH and its isoenzymes, protein fractions and acute phase proteins has also been shown in livestock. The study of the interrelationships of the monitored parameters in disease states will help to expand knowledge in the pathogenesis of serious diseases with their use in practical diagnostic activities.