Cristian Vasile Zaha

Infrared Thermographic Assessment of Exercise-Induced Changes in Local Surface Temperature in Horses Following Treadmill Training: Preliminary Findings

Cristian Vasile Zaha, Tudor Căsălean, Cristina Văduva, Alexandru Cireșan et autres

Background: Physical exercise induces physiological adaptations associated with increased muscular activity, metabolic heat production, and changes in body surface temperature. Infrared thermography has emerged as a non-invasive technique for assessing these thermal responses in horses. The present study aimed to evaluate the …

Surgical management of urethral urolithiasis in a male dog by urethrostomy: a case report

Cristian Vasile Zaha, Larisa Schuszler, Cristina Văduva, Florin Dan Simiz et autres

Urolithiasis is a common cause of lower urinary tract obstruction in male dogs, particularly at the level of the baculum due to anatomical narrowing of the urethra. A 6-year-old male Bichon Frise dog was presented for clinical examination with a history of …

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Infrared Thermographic Evaluation Following Hemilaminectomy in Dogs with Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disc Extrusion: A Pilot Study

Cristian Vasile Zaha, Larisa Schuszler, Liliana Cărpinişan, Alina Ghișe et autres

(1) Background: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) represents one of the most frequently encountered neurological disorders in canine patients and often necessitates surgical decompression by means of hemilaminectomy. Objective methods for evaluating postoperative inflammatory response and tissue healing remain limited. This study aimed …

Prevention of preputial myiasis in rams using waist-level partial dipping with repellent substances

Călin - Alexandru Cireșan, Călin Andrei Popa, Maria Chealfă, Larisa Adina Schuszler et autres

Sheep farming represents a major economic sector globally and nationally. However, the sustainability of farms is threatened by various specific pathologies, among which preputial myiasis in rams stands out. In our study, a total of 40 Tsurcana rams were randomly allocated into …

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The Importance of Bovine Foot Bathing in The Control and Prevention of Claw Diseases

Călin - Alexandru Cireșan, Roxana Roxana Dudău, Laurențiu Căprioru, Larisa Adina Schuszler et autres

Claw diseases represent an important welfare and economic issue in dairy cattle production. Preventive management strategies, such as foot bathing, are widely used to control infectious claw disorders in dairy herds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of …

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Clinical Evaluation of Barbed Versus Conventional Sutures in the Surgical Repair of Eventrations in Small Animals

Bogdan Sicoe, Paula Nicoleta Nistor, Vlad Iorgoni, Simina Velescu et autres

Eventration represents an acquired disruption of the abdominal wall accompanied by the loss of peritoneal integrity and displacement of abdominal viscera into the subcutaneous space. Although more frequently reported in farm animals, this condition may also occur in companion species, where diagnosis …

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West Nile Virus in Europe: Epidemiology, Vector Ecology, Environmental Drivers, and the Role of Equine Sentinel Surveillance in a One Health Framework

Paula Nicoleta Nistor, Livia Stanga, Vlad Iorgoni, Răzvan Cojocaru et autres

West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that remains an important public and veterinary health concern across Europe. Periodic outbreaks affecting humans, horses, and wildlife highlight the complex ecological interactions underlying viral circulation. This narrative review aims to synthesize current knowledge …

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Safety of using the product Zenalpha in premedication

Larisa Schuszler, Tudor Căsălean, Cristian Vasile Zaha, Răzvan Cojocaru et autres

The unfamiliarity with the use of new anesthetics can contribute to the occurrence of accidents and complications. Zenalpha is the first sedative that possesses a unique combination of substances, namely the alpha-2 agonist medetomidine and the alpha-2 antagonist vatinoxan. As a new …

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Investigation of the prevalence of subclinical mastitis in sheep caused by Staphylococcus spp

János Dégi, Vlad Iorgoni, Diana Maria Degi, Gheorghe Florin Vlad et autres

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of subclinical mastitis and to characterize the staphylococcal species isolated from sheep milk, along with their antimicrobial resistance profiles. The investigation was conducted in a smallholder farm located in Belinț, Timiș County, western Romania, involving …

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Thermographic Evaluation of the Stifle Region in Dogs with a Rupture of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament

Tudor Căsălean, Cristian Vasile Zaha, Larisa Schuszler, Roxana Dascălu et autres

Background: Canine cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is a common orthopedic condition leading to stifle joint dysfunction, discomfort, and reduced mobility. Diagnosis typically involves radiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In this study, we conducted a retrospective analysis to …

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Surgical and Non-Surgical Interventions for Cross-Suckling in Cattle

Călin - Alexandru Cireșan, Marcel Bolog, Larisa Schuszler, Roxana Dascălu et autres

Bovine husbandry in Romania, a long-standing traditional activity, represents a pivotal pillar of the rural economy. The sector faces significant challenges, but also developmental opportunities, being influenced by agricultural policies, climatic conditions, and market evolution. Although bovine populations have experienced fluctuations, there …

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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Staphylococcus spp. Isolates from Mastitic Cases in Romanian Buffaloes from Western Romania

János Dégi, Viorel Herman, Ionica Iancu, Corina Badea et autres

Mastitis is defined as mammary gland inflammation and is one of the most common and economically significant diseases affecting dairy cows. Bacteria are the most frequently reported agents responsible for mastitis, while other pathogens are often overlooked due to insufficient routine investigation. …

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