A5030327720- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
- Radioactive contamination and transfer
- Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Botanical Research and Chemistry
- Phosphorus and nutrient management
- CCD and CMOS Imaging Sensors
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Digestive system and related health
University of Catania
2013-2023
University of Naples Federico II
2016
Ospedale Sandro Pertini
2001-2008
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione Ambientale
2008
University of Verona
2003
Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona
2001-2002
This paper reviews current knowledge on two feedstuffs, that is, insect meal and fish by-products, as alternatives to conventional animal protein sources. After an introductory part highlights the need for sustainable development of production, alternative sources are discussed. In particular, after providing some indications their production supply focussing EU, a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis was performed identify key factors could help or impair both...
Growth hormone participates in the regulation of lactation and lipid metabolism. A trial study was conducted to evaluate effects genetic polymorphism at GH p.L127V its interaction with feeding system (extensive, EX; semi-intensive, SI) on milk traits fatty acids composition Modicana cows. In semi-intensive farm (SI) diet consisted hay, concentrate 2 h grazing. extensive (EX) 8 grazing hay. The frequencies LL, LV VV genotypes were, respectively: 0.64, 0.34, 0.02. did not influence yield...
The expected future demand for highly nutrient animal food products will push the production system to search new sources of high-quality protein feedstuffs. In this scenario, economic and environmental issues have be considered while reducing competition with plant-based human chains. Legume grains some oilseed cakes, by-products from oil industry, are main ruminants terrestrial monogastrics such as pigs poultry. Their relevant role hold in next decades, but it is necessary increase...
Abstract During 1996, 161 samples of milk, 92 dry milk for infant formula and 120 yoghurt, were randomly collected in supermarkets drug stores four big Italian cities, checked aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) by immunoaffinity column extraction HPLC. AFM1 was detected 125 (78%) (ranging from < 1 ng/l to 23.5 ng/l; mean level: 6.28 ng/l), 49 (53%) 79.6 ng/kg; 32.2 ng/kg) 73 (61%) yoghurt ng/kg 32.1 9.06 ng/kg). Altogether, only over the legal limits established EC 1999. It is concluded that during despite...
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect dietary whole dried citrus pulp (DCP) on antioxidant status lamb tissues. In total, 17 lambs were divided into two groups and fed for 56 days: a barley-based concentrate diet (CON - eight animals), or concentrate-based including 35% DCP partially replace barley (CIT nine animals). CIT contained double concentration phenolic compounds than CON (7.9 v. 4.0 g/kg dry matter (DM), respectively), but had no (P>0.05) overall capacity hydrophilic...
Feeding greatly affects milk yield and composition. The research is highlighting the potential of genetic polymorphism at some loci to affect quality traits. These can be up/down regulated depending on production environment; therefore, we hypothesized that composition could differ when cows with different genotype SCD, DGAT1 ABCG2 are reared in feeding systems. polymorphisms genes were investigated Modicana breed. In all, three polymorphic sites, responsible for variation quantitative trait...
A patented automatic control device was applied to management of an alternate oxic−anoxic process in a small wastewater treatment plant (700 PE). The system enabled the optimal time−length aerobic and anoxic phases be determined by analyzing dissolved oxygen oxidation−reduction potential data. Moreover, also time set point introduced establish maximum length for two phases. Results showed high performances biological nitrogen removal (0.7−5.2 mg NO3−N L-1 effluent) reliable during wet...
A study was carried out to evaluate how the energy level of diet can affect milk production and quality in Girgentana lactating goats relation polymorphism at α s1 -casein (CSN1S1) genotype locus. Twenty-seven goats, homogeneous for (1·5±0·3 kg/d), days lactation (90±10 d) body weight (35·8±5·5 kg) were selected on basis their CSN1S1 genotype, as follows: nine homozygous strong (AA) alleles, weak alleles (FF) heterozygous (AF). The used a 3×3 factorial arrangement treatments, with three...
The study investigated the effects of a polymorphism at LEP gene intron 1 microsatellite region and its interaction with diet energy level on feed intake, milk traits, fatty acid composition, metabolic state in goats. Sixteen Girgentana lactating goats mid-lactation, selected basis their genotype (8 homozygous 266 bp/266 bp, L genotype; 8 heterozygous bp/264 H genotype), were fed ad libitum according to change-over design, two diets different levels reached hay inclusion: low (LE)-100% hay;...
Management of HCV infection and related liver disease with treatment currently available lead to a sustained virological response in 20% patients using interferon (IFN)-alpha mono-therapy approximately 40-45% those on combination therapy ribavirin.The aim the present investigation was compare effect consensus alphacon-1 (C-IFN), IFN-alpha 2b plus ribavirin, relapsing after alone. A total 112 randomised (M/F=53/59), were treated for 24 weeks with: (A) starting 5/6MU/day till negativity...
Background: Treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with interferon (IFN) in older patients may not be feasible on account side effects: we, therefore, attempted combined treatment amantadine hydrochloride (AH) order to improve only the flu-like symptoms associated IFN but also anti-viral effect. Methods: Patients over 65 years age, (n=165), who had failed eradicate HCV after previous were randomized into three groups and treated for 12 months, group A received AH 100 mg twice per...
The diet self-regulation ability of goats during late lactation has been studied with regard to their production level. Two groups seven Girgentana producing 1100 ± 157 g/day (H group) and 613 138 (L were housed in individual pens given alfalfa pelleted hay (1.5 kg), whole grains maize (0.5 barley faba bean kg) sunflower cake on a daily basis. During 7-day pre-experimental period, received mixed ration based the same feeds used experimental period kg 0.4 each concentrate). Individual choice...
Infection with hepatotropic viruses is associated a variable degree of liver disease, and there evidence that more severe lesions are related to the association another viral infection. The aim this investigation establish relationship between different infections occurring in same individual presence progression disease.The study population comprises 754 intravenous (IV) drug abusers exposed hepatitis B virus (HBV), C (HCV), human immunodeficiency (HIV) or cytomegalovirus (CMV). All...
Background Th e satisfaction perceived by patients with chronic diseases aff ects clinical outcomes and healthcare costs.Some infl ammatory bowel disease (IBD) develop a more severe form requiring biologic therapy.We assessed the quality of care IBD in dedicated centers.Methods is prospective, cross-sectional, multicenter study enrolled consecutive who underwent therapy participating centers.Th nurses directly involved management these explained rationale survey, provided specifi c...
Twenty lactating Girgentana goats were used to evaluate the effect of morning v. afternoon cutting time Berseem clover ( Trifolium alexandrinum L.) on feed intake, milk yield and composition. Goats randomly divided into two groups ten animals, receiving 10 kg fresh cut at 9.00 (AM group) or 16.00 (PM group), respectively; 500 g concentrate was given individually before offering forage. Feed intake increased P <0·01) in PM group (30·5 25·3 dry matter/kg body weight), associated with...