Dr.ssa Francesca Cavallier - Medico veterinario

12/03/2023

: There are no “one size fits all” vaccine recommendations. A veterinarian who knows your horse and your management system is your best resource to recommend what vaccines your equine friend should receive and with what frequency!

01/03/2023

Le parassitosi possono portare a gravi conseguenze nel cavallo. Non sottovalutatele!

With spring only a few weeks away (🙌), it’s not too early to start thinking about a deworming plan for your horses.

If deworming is something you’ve been doing the same way for as long as you can remember, this year we encourage you to break tradition and work with your veterinarian instead. Thanks to tools like the f***l egg count, your horse doctor can help you devise a treatment tailored to the needs of your equine friend plus monitor the efficacy of the dewormer used last. And before you dismiss this notion because you’ve been “doing it for years,” you should know that the old-school approach to deworming is quickly becoming outdated—not only a waste of money but it also builds drug resistance in the parasitic fauna of equines, which means we are running out of drugs that can effectively help us control parasite infections.

For more information, the AAEP Parasite Control Guidelines can be found on our website at https://aaep.org/document/internal-parasite-control-guidelines
As always, consult your equine veterinarian to learn more and for questions specific to your horses!

23/02/2023

Ritorna l’incubo dell’Equine Herpes Virus: il comitato organizzatore spagnolo ha annunciato la cancellazione dell’ultimo evento che compone il circuito internazionale primaverile

14/09/2022

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Twitch - Friend or Foe ?
A correctly applied twitch can make all the difference when it comes to getting a procedure done quickly and safely in equine practice. Some clients are taken aback when we employ a twitch to help facilitate various procedures such as nerve blocking, re**al exams or endoscopy.
Contrary to many people’s expectations, a nose twitch is not only a means of physical restraint, but squeezing the upper lip releases endorphins which helps to relax a horse. This takes the better part of a minute to occur but some horses will relax to the extent that they appear lightly sedated.
Please remember, being an equine vet is regarded as being one of the most dangerous professions out there and we do these procedures on a daily basis. So it makes sense to use every means available, every time, to make the procedure as safe as possible, not only for our vets but also for our patients.

30/08/2022

Leggi l'articolo: West Nile, casi nei cavalli: vaccinazione raccomandata | Oggi | Quotidiano dell' Associazione Nazionale Medici Veterinari Italiani

23/02/2022

Whether you’re new to horse ownership or you have many years of experience under your belt, it’s never too late (or too soon!) to become as invested in your equine practitioner as they are in the care of your horse. Take it from us: They will truly appreciate knowing they are part of your team!

If you don’t know where to start when it comes to building a good working relationship with your veterinarian, the graphic shows an acronym that is easy to memorize and touches some of the key points that are mutual between a horse doctor and their clients:

HONESTY — the base upon which trust is built.

OPEN COMMUNICATION — be upfront about your needs, expectations, and budget; ask questions to understand your horse’s diagnosis and treatment plan; contact your primary veterinarian promptly when you suspect a health issue instead of seeking help from non-veterinarian professionals or from a different veterinarian. Most practitioners are willing to involve other colleagues if needed; they just want the chance to discuss beforehand so they can make the best recommendations.

RESPECT — be respectful of your horse doctor’s time; make judicious use of their cell phone number (e.g., don’t text or call for non-emergencies outside of hours); follow treatment recommendations; pay your bills in full and in a timely manner; address your veterinarian as doctor instead of by first name.

SAFETY — keep your veterinarian safe by teaching your horse good ground manners and to safely accept procedures; recognize the need for chemical and physical restraint when necessary.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS — ask about your veterinarian’s emergency coverage policy and have a contingency plan in the event your primary veterinarian is unavailable; have a plan to haul the horse if needed; make the necessary financial preparations to be able to cover unexpected medical expenses.

Remember: At the end of the day, both you and your veterinarian are in it because of the HORSE. ❤️
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Special thanks to Dr. Tamara Quaschnick and
Dr. Vicky Gnadt

13/01/2022

Come riconoscere un cavallo in colica!

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic is not a disease; it is merely a symptom of disease. Specifically, colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is — the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:
• alert your veterinarian immediately;
• remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings;
• don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs;
• walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself — but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe;
• keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives.

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start. Consult your horse doctor for more information.

More information about minimizing the incidence and impact of colic is available on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/colic-minimizing-its-incidence-and-impact-your-horse

13/01/2022

04/10/2021

Francesca Cavallier DVM, MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon

Graduated in 2018 at the University of Veterinary Medicine of Milan (Italy) with a thesis titled ‘Evaluation of abnormalities of the navicular spongiosa: correlation between radiographic and magnetic findings’. Her equine experience began before graduating at the University of Milan in the equine surgical and diagnostic imaging department where she spent the last 2 years of university actively involved in the clinical activity in particular assistance during surgeries, assistance during hospitalisation (monitoring and terapies), anesthesia and diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, RX).

After obtaining her professional qualification (DVM), she spent 4 months at Pool House Equine Clinic (UK) as a visitor. At the end of this period she obtained the position for a 24-months rotating internship. Duties included rotation through surgery, inpatient care (including post-operative colics ad foals), anaesthesia, reproduction and diagnostic imaging. During her intership Francesca developed a keen interest in both orthopedic and surgery.

Since she completed her internship she has worked for the clinic as a junior clinician which involves being in charge of ambulatory based cases, triage and management of referral cases, communication with owner and referring veterinary surgeons, supervision of interns, assisting senior clinician with lameness investigations or other clinical activities, supervising anaesthesia and assisting with surgery.

Francesca is qualified to operate the Hallmarq MRI system, and is studying towards the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice at the University of Liverpool.

17/09/2021

September is , so here is some food for thought regarding equine lameness.

Lameness is a term used to describe a horse’s change in gait, usually in response to pain somewhere in a limb, but also possibly as a result of a mechanical restriction on movement. We all think of lameness when a horse is obviously limping, but lameness may only cause a subtle change in gait, or even just a decreased ability or willingness to perform.

The graphic below lists 7 goals you should try to attain in order to be the best caretaker for your animal. What are the areas in which you could improve?

Educating yourself and working with your trusted equine veterinarian to diagnose problems early on is in your horse's best interest. Lameness cannot always be prevented, but it can be minimized through your understanding of the factors involved in its development.

For more info about understanding equine lameness, visit the AAEP's website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/understanding-lameness

03/08/2021

Come riconoscere la presenza di ulcere gastriche nel cavallo 🐎

02/08/2021

10 suggerimenti per prevenire il rischio di colica nel cavallo 🐴

02/08/2021