Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Pathology

Pathology is the study of diseases in animals and humans, their causes, effects, and progressions. In veterinary healthcare, pathology is an essential aspect of disease diagnosis and treatment. It helps the veterinarians to understand the underlying causes of various diseases, develop treatment plans, and monitor th…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 10 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 5× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2575-1212 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Pathology is the study of diseases in animals and humans, their causes, effects, and progressions. In veterinary healthcare, pathology is an essential aspect of disease diagnosis and treatment. It helps the veterinarians to understand the underlying causes of various diseases, develop treatment plans, and monitor the progress of the treatment. This ultimately leads to improved animal health and welfare. In veterinary pathology, a comprehensive range of tools, technologies, and techniques are used to investigate the nature and causes of diseases. This includes a detailed analysis of tissues, organs, bodily fluids, and other biological samples. By examining these samples and conducting laboratory tests, veterinary pathologists can diagnose diseases, identify the factors contributing to the illness, and determine the most effective treatments. Pathology is useful not only for diagnosing and treating illnesses but also for preventing the spread of diseases in animals. By monitoring the prevalence of certain diseases and identifying risk factors, veterinarians can develop and implement measures to protect animal populations from future outbreaks. Furthermore, pathology plays a vital role in scientific research, wherein researchers can study the underlying causes of diseases and progressions in animal models. The knowledge gained through these studies can ultimately inform the development of new treatments and preventive measures. In summary, pathology is crucial to veterinary healthcare as it helps to diagnose, treat, prevent, and understand diseases in animals. By utilizing this knowledge, veterinarians can better care for their patients and protect animal populations from the spread of disease.

Research published in this journal

10 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 10 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Pathology, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Veterinary Healthcare (ISSN 2575-1212).

Journal editorial board
Martin Svoboda · Czech Republic

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