OVERVIEW OF THE MAIN LIVER DISEASES IN ANIMALS AND THEIR CLASSIFICATION
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https://doi.org/10.37000/abbsl.2024.110.03Keywords:
hepatitis, hepatosis, cirrhosis, cholecystitis and gallstone disease.Abstract
The article presents an overview and classification of the main liver diseases in animals. According to data from literary sources, the prevalence of liver pathology ranges from 5% to 25% among all non-infectious diseases of animals. Since the liver plays a key role in animal health, its functions include nutrient processing, bile production, drug metabolism, detoxification, and much more. Liver diseases can seriously worsen the animal's condition and require immediate treatment. The development of a unified classification of liver diseases and the subsequent study of specific aspects of their pathological processes have several important advantages: A clear classification will facilitate the recognition of diseases in the early stages, which will allow faster and more effective treatment. Understanding the pathogenesis of various liver diseases will allow to develop more accurate and effective methods of treatment. Analysis of the causes and risk factors of liver diseases will allow to develop prevention strategies aimed at preventing these diseases. Knowledge of liver diseases and their classification will help veterinarians in timely and effective treatment of their patients.
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