Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals
- 7th Edition - June 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Peter J O'Brien, Saverio Paltrinieri, Joy Archer, Zoe S. Polizopoulou, Jose Joaquin Ceron
- Language: English
Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals, Seventh Edition cements this book’s position as a standard text in its field, covering all aspects of biochemical abnormalities in domest… Read more
Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals, Seventh Edition cements this book’s position as a standard text in its field, covering all aspects of biochemical abnormalities in domestic animals caused by various diseases. Here, across more than thirty chapters, leading researchers and pathologists provide accessible overviews and in-depth analysis of biochemical changes in the blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, joint fluids, other body fluids, and in cells impacting the health of domestic animals. Readers gain a full and nuanced understanding of biochemical changes underlying disease processes and learn to apply knowledge towards diagnosis and treatment.
This new edition has been updated to address recent advances in the field, with all-new chapters on evolving technologies, big data approaches in research and clinical practice, clinical pathology profiles, translational biomarkers and biomarker validation, exotic animals, myocardial function, and tissue and body fluid biochemistry.
- Explains the biochemical changes that occur in disease processes and provides rationale for applying this understanding in diagnosis and treatment
- Features chapter contributions from leading researchers and clinicians
- Includes a substantial appendix to quickly identify the reference ranges for a large number of animal species
Researchers and laboratory technicians at all levels in bioscience, health, and veterinary sciences Advanced audience of graduate and upper division life science, veterinary, and animal science students
1. Modern Technology and Methodology (incl QC)
2. The clinical pathology profile
3. Translational Biomarkers – definition, characteristics, with a few classic examples of effective ones pancreatic lipase, cTnI, GLD, fructosamine, antioxidants and oxidative stress
5. Big Data
6. Allometry and adaptation and exotic animals
7. Diagnostic Enzymology of Domestic Animals
8. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
9. Proteins, Proteomics, and the Dysproteinemias
10. Lipids and Ketones
11. Carbohydrate Metabolism and Its Diseases
12. Porphyrins and the Porphyrias
13. Iron Metabolism and Its Disorders
14. Trace Minerals
15. Vitamins
16. Clinical Biochemistry in Toxicology
17. Preclinical, Toxicologic, Clinical Biochemistry
18. Hepatic Function
19. Kidney Function and Damage
20. Gastrointestinal Function
21. Thyroid Function
22. Adrenocortical Function
23. Pituitary Function
24. Clinical Reproductive Endocrinology
25. Myocardial Function
26. Skeletal Muscle Function
27. The Erythrocyte: Physiology, Metabolism, and Biochemical Disorders
28. Hemostasis
29. Neutrophil Function
30. Clinical Veterinary Immunology
31. Tissue and Body Fluid Biochemistry
32. Concepts of Normality in Clinical Biochemistry
33. Comparative Medical Genetics
34. Lysosomal Storage Diseases
35. Tumor Markers
36. Cerebrospinal Fluid
37. Avian Clinical Biochemistry
2. The clinical pathology profile
3. Translational Biomarkers – definition, characteristics, with a few classic examples of effective ones pancreatic lipase, cTnI, GLD, fructosamine, antioxidants and oxidative stress
5. Big Data
6. Allometry and adaptation and exotic animals
7. Diagnostic Enzymology of Domestic Animals
8. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
9. Proteins, Proteomics, and the Dysproteinemias
10. Lipids and Ketones
11. Carbohydrate Metabolism and Its Diseases
12. Porphyrins and the Porphyrias
13. Iron Metabolism and Its Disorders
14. Trace Minerals
15. Vitamins
16. Clinical Biochemistry in Toxicology
17. Preclinical, Toxicologic, Clinical Biochemistry
18. Hepatic Function
19. Kidney Function and Damage
20. Gastrointestinal Function
21. Thyroid Function
22. Adrenocortical Function
23. Pituitary Function
24. Clinical Reproductive Endocrinology
25. Myocardial Function
26. Skeletal Muscle Function
27. The Erythrocyte: Physiology, Metabolism, and Biochemical Disorders
28. Hemostasis
29. Neutrophil Function
30. Clinical Veterinary Immunology
31. Tissue and Body Fluid Biochemistry
32. Concepts of Normality in Clinical Biochemistry
33. Comparative Medical Genetics
34. Lysosomal Storage Diseases
35. Tumor Markers
36. Cerebrospinal Fluid
37. Avian Clinical Biochemistry
- Edition: 7
- Latest edition
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Peter J O'Brien
Dr. Peter O’Brien obtained his MS and PhD (Major of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Minor of Biochemistry) in Minnesota, USA, then his board certification and DVSc in Veterinary Clinical Pathology in Guelph, Canada, where he served on faculty for 7 years as a Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation Scholar and as Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology. Dr. O’Brien has published over 150 scientific papers and is most well-known for development of tests for susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia and for occurrence of myocardial injury, and for in vitro, animal-alternative tests for predicting human hepatotoxicity. Peter served on the executive board and as President for the: European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, and European Board of Veterinary Specialization. He is scientific secretary and conference organizer for the Association of Comparative Clinical Pathology.
Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University College, Dublin, IrelandSP
Saverio Paltrinieri
Dr. Saverio Paltrinieri is a Full Professor of Pathology at the Department of Veterinary Medicine (Dimevet), University of Milan Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy. Dr. Paltrinieri holds a PhD in Comparative Pathology of Domestic and Wild Animal, where he completed applied research on inflammation and metabolic diseases of ruminants. At University of Milan he teaches veterinary general pathology, pathophysiology, clinical pathology, manages a research laboratory Management in applied diagnostics; and is Director of the veterinary clinical husbandry center. He is a member of various journal editorial boards and professional and scientific organizations.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor, Pathology, Department of Veterinary Medicine (Dimevet), University of Milan Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, ItalyJA
Joy Archer
After gaining masters and PhD degrees in biochemistry followed by post-doctoral research experience, Dr. Joy Archer spent many years doing laboratory and animal based medical research and teaching biochemistry to medical students. When Joy changed profession to veterinary medicine, she chose to specialize in clinical pathology and pathology as they are laboratory medicine-based specialisms. Joy’s academic positions have involved teaching veterinary and graduate students, diagnostic services, laboratory management and clinical related research. Joy was a founding Diplomate of European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ECVCP) and a past president of the ECVCP. In 2013, she was awarded honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and in 2015 she was awarded the European Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology Hall of Fame Award, both for her services to Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Clinical Pathology; the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, University of Cambridge, UKZP
Zoe S. Polizopoulou
Dr. Zoe S. Polizopoulou is a Professor within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. She is a member of European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, and the European Society of Animal Veterinarians. Dr. Polizopoulou has published widely in such peer reviewed journals as the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, Veterinary Parasitology, Research in Veterinary Science, Veterinary Clinical Pathology, and the Journal of Comparative Pathology.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GreeceJC
Jose Joaquin Ceron
Dr. Jose Joaquin Cerón is now a Full Professor at Murcia University Veterinary School and Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology. He is also the leader of a research group INTERLAB-UMU, which has been accredited as a research group of excellence by the Autonomic Government of Murcia Region. This research group is focused in the development and study of new biomarkers to better evaluate health and welfare in both veterinary and human side with special emphasis of the use of non-invasive samples such as saliva. It is an interdisciplinary group with multiple collaborators both in the human and veterinary field. In addition to our research, INTERLAB-UMU provides analytical services and offers the new biomarkers that have developed to the UMU veterinary teaching hospital, external practitioners and private companies. This Laboratory is accredited by the Standard Committee of the European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology and we recently received an award in 2016 by Murcia University for our activity of transferring knowledge to the private sector.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor, Murcia University Veterinary School, Murcia, Spain