The CCEV focuses on the practical training of Veterinary Medicine students.

Provision of a reference service in the area of internal medicine and equine surgery.

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Vairão Equine Clinical Center

The Vairão Equine Clinical Center (CCEV) is part of the Abel Salazar Biomedical Sciences Institute (ICBAS) and, as such, its main objectives are the practical training of Veterinary Medicine students and the provision of a reference service in the field of Internal Medicine and Equine Surgery. The clinical team currently consists of five veterinarians, one of whom is a Specialist in Equine Surgery (Diplomate of the European College, Dip. ECVS). The CCEV is located at the Vairão Agricultural Campus, about 30 km north of Porto. The center is equipped with inpatient stalls, an examination room with two stocks, an operating and recovery room, an analysis laboratory, and a pharmacy. The facility also has a large grazing area with fences and shelters for the horses.

Consultations and surgeries are only accepted when the clinical case is referred by a veterinarian.

Protocols

Technical-scientific collaboration

Technical-scientific collaboration protocol established between FMV-ULisboa and ICBAS
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FMV-ULisboa and ICBAS

A technical-scientific collaboration protocol has been established between FMV-ULisboa and ICBAS with the objective of framing and promoting collaboration between the Equine Hospital of the FMV-ULisboa Teaching Hospital and the Vairão Equine Clinical Center (CCEV) of ICBAS. In this context, the CCEV will have the collaboration of a team coordinated by Prof. Dr. Luís Ressano Garcia Pardon Lamas, who will act as Veterinary Consultant for Equine Clinic and Surgery. This aims to enhance the clinical service at CCEV, thereby establishing a network of excellent veterinary services in partnership with the CCEV clinical team.
FMV-ULisboa

Technical-scientific collaboration protocol established between FMV-ULisboa and ICBAS

A technical-scientific collaboration protocol has been established between FMV-ULisboa and ICBAS with the objective of framing and promoting collaboration between the Equine Hospital of the FMV-ULisboa Teaching Hospital and the Vairão Equine Clinical Center (CCEV) of ICBAS. In this context, the CCEV will have the collaboration of a team coordinated by Prof. Dr. Luís Ressano Garcia Pardon Lamas, who will act as Veterinary Consultant for Equine Clinic and Surgery. This aims to enhance the clinical service at CCEV, thereby establishing a network of excellent veterinary services in partnership with the CCEV clinical team.
FMV-ULisboa

INVESTIGATION

Development and Innovation

The CCEV develops Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) in collaboration with the scientific research unit Centre for Animal Science Studies (CECA) of the Institute of Science, Technologies and Agro-environment of the University of Porto (ICETA) and with the Associated Laboratory AL4AnimalS.

Website:  ICETA


The primary objective is to provide advanced science and postgraduate training in the development of Tissue Engineering based on cellular therapies and/or biomaterials for the treatment of diseases, grounded in advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). This objective will be achieved through a unique combination of "hands-on" research, involving academia, clinicians, and the business network. In this regard, different tissue repair strategies are being developed for various diseases within a One Health approach, seeking treatment solutions in Veterinary Medicine and enriching knowledge for clinical and preclinical trials in humans.

 

The second main objective is to contribute to One Health by improving knowledge in Animal Cell-Based Therapies and Medical Devices for Regenerative Medicine with translation to Humans. This is accomplished through effective knowledge transfer.

 

The research projects fall within the scope of Regenerative Medicine. Funded projects also support the development of PhD, Master's, and Bachelor's theses.

The CCEV develops Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) in collaboration with the scientific research unit Centre for Animal Science Studies (CECA) of the Institute of Science, Technologies and Agro-environment of the University of Porto (ICETA) and with the Associated Laboratory AL4AnimalS.

Website:  ICETA


The primary objective is to provide advanced science and postgraduate training in the development of Tissue Engineering based on cellular therapies and/or biomaterials for the treatment of diseases, grounded in advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). This objective will be achieved through a unique combination of "hands-on" research, involving academia, clinicians, and the business network. In this regard, different tissue repair strategies are being developed for various diseases within a One Health approach, seeking treatment solutions in Veterinary Medicine and enriching knowledge for clinical and preclinical trials in humans.

 

The second main objective is to contribute to One Health by improving knowledge in Animal Cell-Based Therapies and Medical Devices for Regenerative Medicine with translation to Humans. This is accomplished through effective knowledge transfer.

 

The research projects fall within the scope of Regenerative Medicine. Funded projects also support the development of PhD, Master's, and Bachelor's theses.

Some recent scientific publications made with the collaboration of CCIVV

Reis IL, Lopes B, Sousa P, Sousa AC, Branquinho M, Caseiro AR, Santos SS, Rêma A, Oliveira C, Porto B, Atayde LM, Amorim I, Alvites R, Santos JM, Maurício AC (2023). Allogenic Synovia-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Treatment of Equine Tendinopathies and Desmopathies-Proof of Concept. Animals 13(8): 1312.
DOI: 10.3390/ani13081312

Leal Reis I, Lopes B, Sousa P, Sousa AC, Branquinho MV, Caseiro AR, Rêma A, Briote I, Mendonça CM, Santos JM, Atayde LM, Alvites RD, Maurício AC (2024). Treatment of Equine Tarsus Long Medial Collateral Ligament Desmitis with Allogenic Synovial Membrane Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells Enhanced by Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cell-Derived Conditioned Medium: Proof of Concept. Animals 14(3): 370.
DOI: 10.3390/ani14030370

Reis IL, Lopes B, Sousa P, Sousa AC, Caseiro AR, Mendonça CM, Santos JM, Atayde LM, Alvites RD, Maurício AC (2024). Equine Musculoskeletal Pathologies: Clinical Approaches and Therapeutical Perspectives—A Review. Veterinary Sciences 11(5): 190.
DOI: 10.3390/vetsci11050190

Reis IL, Lopes B, Sousa P, Sousa AC, Rêma A, Caseiro AR, Briote I, Rocha AM, Pereira JP, Mendonça CM, Santos JM, Lamas L, Atayde LM, Alvites RD and Maurício AC (2024). Case report: Equine metacarpophalangealjoint partial and full thickness defects treated with allogenic equine synovial membrane mesenchymal stem/stromal cell combined with umbilical cord mesenchymal stem/ stromal cell conditioned medium. Frontiers in Veterinary Sciences. Veterinary Regenerative Medicine 11:1403174.
10.3389/fvets.2024.1403174

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Equine Clinical Center of Vairão

Our
Team

  •
    Ana Colette Maurício

    Management

  •
    Carla Mendonça

    Management

  •
    Luís Miguel Atayde

    Clinical Direction

  •
    Ana Matilde Rocha

    Clinical Direction

  •
    Ana Raquel Cunha

    Clinical Direction

  •
    João Pedro Pereira

    Clinical Direction

  •
    Patrícia Becerra Salas

    Clinical Team

  •
    Claúdia Martins

    Clinical Team

    Our handlers and support services

    • Pedro Maia

      Head of the caretakers team

    • Maria Rosa Silva

      Handler

    • António Leal

      Handler

    • André Soares

      Financial and Human Resources Manager

    • Bárbara Oliveira

      Administrative Manager

    INTERNSHIPS / COLLABORATIONS

    For internship or collaboration with CCEV
    get in touch with us

    ccev@icbas.up.pt ccev@icbas.up.pt