evmc@qf.org.qa
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evmc@qf.org.qa
+974 4454 0004
Dr. Stefania Bucca DVM is the Senior Clinical Veterinarian, Reproduction/Theriogenology at Equine Veterinary Medical Center, member of Qatar Foundation. She graduated from the University of Turin, College of Veterinary Medicine, Italy, in 1977. Dr. Bucca practiced in Ireland and Italy as Resident Stud Veterinarian and in equine first opinion and referral private practices as a Reproductive Consultant. Since 1996, she’s been collaborating with the Irish Equine Centre as Senior Clinical Researcher and is a guest lecturer at the University of Pisa, Italy, since 2004.
Following her appointment by the Racing and Equestrian Club as Senior Reproductive Specialist, Dr. Bucca moved to Qatar in February 2012. She then joined the staff at Equine Veterinary Medical Center (EVMC) in May 2018, as Senior Clinician in Equine Reproduction and Theriogenology.
Author of several articles and book chapters and invited speaker at numerous international venues, Dr. Bucca’s main research interests focus on equine pregnancy.
During her leisure time, Dr. Bucca enjoys horse riding, skiing, and mountain hiking.
2018 - present
Equine Veterinary Medical Center, Member of Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
2012 - 2017
Qatar Racing and Equestrian Center, Doha Qatar
2008 - 2012
Somerton Equine Hospital, Friarstown, Kildare, Ireland
2006-2008
on an original project on the modulation of mating induced endometritis, funded by the Irish National Development Plan, (The Irish Equine Centre, Johnstown Naas, Co Kildare Ireland) and published on Theriogenology
2005 - 2007
XY Veterinary Services, Beech Cottage Stapleton, Donadea Co Kildare, Ireland
2002 - 2004
Clinica Equina Costabella, Cascina Costabella, Suno, Borgomanero (NO), Italy
1999 - 2002
Centro Equino Arcadia, Cascina Gauzegna, 10060 Vigone Torino, Italy
1996 - 1999
Allevamenti Toniatti, Standardbred Farm, San Michele Al Tagliamento, Latisana, (UD), Italy
1996-2005
on an original project funded by the Irish National Development Plan and published on Theriogenology, on fetal monitoring
The Irish Equine Centre, Johnstown Naas, Co Kildare Ireland
1985 - 1986
Balfour Stud, Jerry’s Planes, NSW Australia
1988
Kingston’s Stud, Melbourne, Australia
1989 - 1991
Turangga Stud, Scone, NSW Australia
1983 - 1995
Rathbarry Stud, Fermoy, Co Cork, Ireland
1978 - 1983
Airlie Stud, Lucan, Co Dublin, Ireland
1972 - 1977
College of Veterinary Medicine, Torino, Italy
Graduated cum laude
Bucca S, Fogarty U, Collins A, et al. Assessment of feto-placental well-being in the mare from mid- gestation to term: transrectal and trans-abdominal ultrasonographic features. Theriogenology 2005;64;542-57
Bucca S. Equine fetal gender determination from mid to advanced gestation by ultrasound. Theriogenology 2005;64:568–71
Bucca S, Diagnosis of the Compromised Equine Pregnancy. Veterinary Clinics of North America (2006); vol22, p 749-761
Bucca S, Carli A. How to assess fetal viability by transrectal ultrasound evaluation of fetal peripheral pulses. Proceedings AAEP, 2007, vol 53, 335-338
Bucca S, Carli A, Buckley T, Dolci G, Fogarty U. The use of dexamethasone administered to mares at breeding time in the modulation of persistent mating induced endometritis. Theriogenology 2008; 70:1093-1100
Bucca S, Monitoring of cerebro-spinal fluid pressure in the foal. XIV SIVE/FEEVA 2008 Congress Proceedings, p.40-41