Prospects of using clay with medicinal properties in veterinary medicine and agriculture

The article explores the potential applications of clays and clay materials in agriculture, emphasizing their role in developing effective remedies for common animal diseases and environmental cleanup. The study relies on electronic resources such as ScienceDirect, Scopus, PubMed, and ResearchGate, employing analysis and generalization as research methods. The focus is on scientific publications from 2000 to the present. Throughout history, mankind has recognized the healing properties of clay, utilized both internally through geophagy and externally in the form of medicinal poultices and rubs prepared by ancient healers. The analysis of publications highlights the focus on studying the physical and chemical properties of clay, establishing its therapeutic effects, and exploring its practical applications in medicine and veterinary medicine. The article outlines promising areas and proposes the use of clay, particularly of local origin, in domestic veterinary medicine. A notable application is in addressing gastrointestinal diseases in young animals and treating animal poisoning caused by pesticides and mycotoxins