Veterinary Biomarkers: An Informational Overview
Introduction
Veterinary biomarkers are measurable biological indicators found in animals that help veterinarians assess health status, disease progression, and response to treatment. They serve a similar role to biomarkers in human medicine—providing objective data that supports diagnosis, monitoring, and therapeutic decision-making in animal health care.
What Biomarkers Are
A biomarker is any biological molecule, cell type, gene expression pattern, or physiological measure that can be quantified to reflect normal or pathological processes. In veterinary medicine, biomarkers may be detected in blood, urine, saliva, tissue samples, or other biological fluids. Examples include enzymes, hormones, proteins, metabolic products, and genetic markers.
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