Veterinary Biochemistry is a branch of science that deals with the chemical processes and substances that occur within animals, particularly those of veterinary importance such as livestock, pets, and wildlife. It serves as a foundational subject in veterinary medicine, providing insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying animal physiology, pathology, nutrition, and pharmacology.
This discipline helps veterinarians understand how various biomolecules—such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, vitamins, and minerals—function and interact within the animal body. It also explains how biochemical changes lead to diseases and how these changes can be diagnosed, monitored, and treated.
