Simone Bertini

Blood Levels of Different Trace Elements in the Endangered Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) and Their Association with Endogenous and Exogenous Factors

David Fernández-Casado, Elsa Rodríguez Somoza, Ángel Portillo-Moreno, Alicia Maria Carrillo Heredero et autres

Trace elements are persistent environmental contaminants that can bioaccumulate and biomagnify through food webs, making wildlife valuable sentinels of ecosystem health. This study provides the first characterization of trace element concentrations in whole blood from free-ranging Iberian lynxes (Lynx pardinus) and evaluates …

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Ivermectin effects in cultured endothelial cells from porcine corpus luteum

Giuseppina Basini, M Berni, Laura Mazzera, Martina Tambassi et autres

Ivermectin (IVM), a widely used antiparasitic, raises emerging concerns regarding reproductive toxicity. This study investigated the effects of clinically relevant IVM concentrations (20, 40, 60 ng/mL) on endothelial cells from porcine corpus luteum, a translational model for vascular function. Proliferation and metabolic …

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Cystitis in Dogs: An Italian Survey

Francesca Fidanzio, Isabella Tirelli, Simone Bertini, Alicia Maria Carrillo Heredero et autres

Cystitis is a common condition in dogs and an important driver of antimicrobial prescription in small animal practice. Although international guidelines provide recommendations for diagnosis and management, their implementation in clinical settings remains variable. This survey-based study investigated the diagnostic and therapeutic …

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Influence of management and air quality conditions on development of respiratory and gastroenteric disease, and antibiotics phenotypic resistance in domestic canaries ( Serinus canaria domesticus )

Tiziano Iemmi, Giovanna Zanardi, Roberto Ramoni, Alicia Maria Carrillo Heredero et autres

Air quality plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of birds housed in indoor facilities. This study evaluated the impact of environmental and air quality parameters on the health of domestic canaries (Serinus canaria domesticus) in 102 Italian flocks, classified according …

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Does Ivermectin Pollute the Surroundings of Swine Farms?

Alicia Maria Carrillo Heredero, Elena Butovskaya, Giulia Segato, Luigino Calzetta et autres

ABSTRACT Pharmaceuticals are emerging environmental pollutants, with macrocyclic lactones like ivermectin raising concerns due to their widespread use and persistence. This study investigated ivermectin residues in intensive swine farms in Emilia‐Romagna, Italy, focusing on treated sows’ faeces and environmental samples. Two farms …

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Detection of microplastics in the feline placenta and fetus

Ilaria Ferraboschi, Francesca Canzolino, Elena Ferrari, Cristina Sissa et autres

The present study aimed to detect microplastics in feline placentas and fetuses in the early stage of pregnancy. For this study, 8 pregnant queens were evaluated. A standardized protocol for the digestion of biological matter was used, as well as a plastic-free …

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An Observational Study on the Diagnosis and Antibiotics Prescription in Cats with Lower Urinary Tract Disease by Veterinarians in Italy

Isabella Tirelli, Francesca Fidanzio, Simone Bertini, S. Crosara et autres

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a frequent diagnosis in cats, with bacterial causes constituting a minor percentage of cases. This observational study aimed to assess the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to FLUTD among Italian veterinarians and explore variations in different …

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Overview on antimicrobial prescription habits in cats at different clinical services of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Parma

Francesca Fidanzio, Martina Rega, Simone Bertini, Alicia Maria Carrillo Heredero et autres

Antimicrobials are frequently administered for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes in companion animals. Their use is closely monitored as related to antimicrobial resistance both in human and veterinary medicine. This retrospective study aimed to describe antimicrobial prescription by different clinical services in cats …

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Corrigendum to “Clinical efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids in equine asthma: A meta-analysis and number needed to treat” [Pulm. Pharmacol. Therapeut. (88), March 2025, 102342]

Elena Pistocchini, Alicia Maria Carrillo Heredero, Melissa R. Mazan, Laurent L. Couëtil et autres

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Clinical efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids in equine asthma: A meta-analysis and number needed to treat

Elena Pistocchini, Alicia Maria Carrillo Heredero, Melissa R. Mazan, Laurent L. Couëtil et autres

Equine asthma, a prevalent chronic inflammatory condition affecting the equine population, significantly compromises the performance and quality of life in affected horses. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are often the first-line pharmacological intervention due to their potent anti-inflammatory properties. This meta-analysis investigates the clinical …

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Advanced LC-MS/MS Technique for Environmental Ivermectin Detection

Alicia Maria Carrillo Heredero, Giulia Segato, Simonetta Menotta, Elena Butovskaya et autres

Ivermectin is a widely used broad-spectrum antiparasitic agent employed in both companion animals and livestock. While generally safe for mammals, its acute and chronic toxicity has been proven in many nontarget fish and insect species at low concentrations. The present study aimed …

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The porcine corpus luteum as a model for studying the effects of nanoplastics

Giuseppina Basini, Simone Bertini, Simona Bussolati, Francesca Zappavigna et autres

Nanoplastics (NPs) affect fertility. We evaluated the effects of NPs treatment on luteal and endothelial cells. We examined crucial markers of growth and redox status. NPs treatment did not induce changes in ATP levels in luteal cells, while it increased (p< 0.05) …

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