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Which blood marker exhibits an increase in hepatocellular damage, especially hepatic necrosis, in horses and ruminants?

A) Bilirubin
B) Albumin
C) Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
D) Creatine Kinase

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Final answer:

Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) is the blood marker that increases in hepatocellular damage and is considered a sensitive marker for cholestatic damage in horses and ruminants.

Step-by-step explanation:

The blood marker that exhibits an increase in hepatocellular damage, especially hepatic necrosis, in horses and ruminants is Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT). GGT is reasonably specific to the liver and can be elevated with minor levels of liver dysfunction, making it a more sensitive marker for cholestatic damage than alkaline phosphatase (ALP). It is also a useful marker in identifying the cause of an isolated elevation in ALP and is raised in acute and chronic alcohol toxicity.

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