Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche

Activities of the Animal Welfare Body at the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Umbria and Marche “Togo Rosati” from 2016 to 2025

Animal welfare and ethical responsibility are central considerations in animal research. In Italy, European Directive 2010/63/EU was implemented through Legislative Decree No. 26/2014, establishing Animal Welfare Bodies (AWBs) to ensure ethical project evaluation and promote the...

Evaluation of Dual-Near-Infrared-Wavelength Photobiomodulation Therapy for the Treatment of Canine Otitis Externa: A Prospective Multicenter Pilot Study

This is the first prospective multicenter study investigating photobiomodulation (PBM) in canine OE. Inclusion criteria required an Otitis Index Score 3 (OTIS-3; scale 0–3) ≥1 for erythema and discharge and a Budach cytological score ≥1+ (scale 0–4+) for Malassezia spp. and/or ba...