Publications by authors named "J Cavalleri"
Background: Quality of life (QoL) provides a comprehensive concept underpinning veterinary decision-making that encompasses factors beyond physical health. It becomes particularly pertinent when seeking responsible choices for chronically ill or old horses that emphasise their well-being and a good QoL over the extension of life. How different stakeholders use the concept of QoL is highly relevant when considering the complexity of these decisions in real-life situations.
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- Epizootic lymphangitis (EL) is a contagious disease in horses in Ethiopia, caused by Histoplasma capsulatum sensu lato, with 12 isolates studied for identification and characterization.
- Six isolates were confirmed as H. capsulatum sensu lato, while the other six belonged to different yeast species.
- Phylogenetic analysis revealed at least two distinct clades of H. capsulatum sensu lato present in Ethiopian horses, emphasizing the importance of advanced molecular methods for pathogen identification in veterinary science.
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- Equine parvovirus hepatitis (EqPV-H) can lead to serious liver issues in horses, such as Theiler's disease, and this study aimed to evaluate how often this virus infects hospitalized horses without apparent liver problems.
- A total of 116 horses that were treated at the University Equine Hospital were tested using various samples to look for antibodies and the presence of EqPV-H DNA.
- The findings revealed a 10.3% prevalence of antibodies and 12.9% viremia among positive cases, with viral traces found in nasal and fecal samples, suggesting a potential risk for spreading the virus to other horses in the hospital environment.
Objectives: This report describes the implementation of a clinical debriefing (CD) program in intensive care units (ICU) and analyses its feasibility and its impact on staff well-being.
Design: Observational study.
Setting: From April to September 2023, post-shift CDs were run once a week in 2 out of 7 units in our department, using an adapted version of the DISCOVER-PHASE tool.
Background: Gray horses are predisposed to equine malignant melanoma (EMM) with advancing age. Depending on the tumor's location and size, they can cause severe problems (e.g.
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