A5032869352- Veterinary Equine Medical Research
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Animal health and immunology
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Pharmacological Effects and Assays
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species
University of Messina
2015-2024
City University of New York
2024
The Graduate Center, CUNY
2024
Harvard University
2024
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
2024
Ospedale SS. Annunziata
2002-2017
Hannah Research Foundation
2011
The aim of the current study was to evaluate total serum protein concentration measured by biuret reaction as well albumin and globulin fractions determined agarose gel electrophoresis. These data were used establish reference intervals in dairy cows different ages. Blood collected from 111 clinically healthy Modicana means jugular venipuncture. Reference (mean ± standard deviation) for (67.54 11.53 g/l), (31.86 4.60 α(1)-globulin (5.77 2.20 α(2)-globulin (5.84 1.90 β-globulin (7.46 1.94...
Dogs have a special place in human history as the first domesticated species and play important roles many cultures around world.However, their role scientific studies has been relatively recent.With few notable exceptions (e.g., Darwin, Pavlov, Scott, Fuller), domestic dogs were not commonly subject of rigorous investigation behavior until late 1990s.Although number canine science increased dramatically over last 20 years, most research groups are limited inferences they can draw because...
In dairy cows the period of transition from late gestation to early lactation is recognized as inducing considerable metabolic adaptation. The aim this study was analyse modifications in serum protein values occurring during dry and a group five Holstein high average milk production. For all subjects, selected on basis their pregnancy status, blood samples were collected at different physiological phases: (−60, −30 d calving), (almost 7 calving, after (weeks 2, 5 15 for total eight each cow....
Electrophoretic patterns of serum proteins provide useful information on pathological conditions in ruminants. Their reference values, however, are dissimilar to those other species. Reference values for goats using agarose gel as the supporting matrix have not been reported.The aim this study was evaluate concentrations total protein and fractions (albumin globulins) by means electrophoresis (AGE) order establish electrophoretic intervals potential changes associated with aging.Blood...
Evaluating the body temperature of horses ( Equus caballus ) is essential for monitoring their health. Rectal thermometry most common method determining temperatures adult and foals. However, this requires restraining animals several seconds, it poses potential risks to both humans. This study compared infrared rectal in 126 horses, evaluating age measurement site influences on temperature. Horses were divided into three groups: foals (4–12 months), Shetland ponies (8–12 (2–30 years)....
Summary Blood lactate measurements are used widely in horses to assess athletic performance, but there few published data on using as a guide for endurance improvement. The velocity at which blood concentration ([LA]) of 4 mmol/I is reached (v ) determine fitness. In an earlier study v , exercise low intensities longer duration was more effective improving than shorter, higher intensities. However, the prescription unchanged during (6 weeks). We hypothesised that, produce greater improvement...
Animal health is affected during heat stress as a result of impaired immune responses, increased production reactive oxygen species, and/or deficiency antioxidants. This leads to an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants results in oxidative stress. Heat usually measured dairy cattle via the temperature-humidity index (THI). In present study, we aimed at assessing influence incremental THI on balance markers antioxidant defence system plasma Modicana cows. Twenty-four multiparous,...
To promote collaboration across canine science, address replicability issues, and advance open science practices within animal cognition, we have launched the ManyDogs consortium, modeled on similar ManyX projects in other fields. We aimed to create a collaborative network that (a) uses large, diverse samples investigate replicate findings, (b) promotes of pre-registering hypotheses, methods, analysis plans, (c) investigates influence differences populations breeds, (d) examines how...
To evaluate parallel circadian rhythms in salivary and serum cortisol concentrations during 48-h period, sampling was performed six clinically healthy dogs of various breeds housed under natural photoperiod spring (sunrise 05:20, sunset 20:20). Saliva blood samples were taken every 3 h for a period to determine the daily changes concentrations. The relationship between level determined as well. In two-day monitoring, showed same trend. Their levels started increase at sunrise reached their...
Concentrations of tryptophan (TRP) and serotonin (5‐HT) in plasma were measured 36 moderately trained Dutch warmblood horses after eight weeks on a high fibre (n=18) or starch diet. Samples taken three hours feeding, when the horse was at rest, either 11.00 14.00 hours. Plasma 5‐HT pH significantly higher fed diet than those (P<0.05 P<0.01, respectively), levels TRP found mares geldings (P<0.05). may therefore be good marker serotonergic activity.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence exercise on plasma tryptophan (TRP) and free serotonin (f5-HT), whole blood-5-HT (WB-5-HT) f5-HT/WB-5-HT ratio in Italian Saddle horses. Six clinically healthy horses were subjected a 450 meters obstacles course. Blood samples collected from each horse by jugular venipuncture using vacutainer tubes with K(3)-EDTA at rest, immediately after exercise, 30 min. TRP, f5-HT WB-5-HT analyzed HPLC. Immediately statistically significant...
Contents The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence different physiological phases on serum total proteins and their fractions ten Comisana ewes housed in Mediterranean area. From each animal, blood samples were collected at phases: late pregnancy, post‐partum, early, mid‐, end lactation dry period. On all determined by biuret method, albumin, α‐globulins, β 1 ‐globulins, 2 ‐globulins γ‐globulins concentrations assessed using an automated system. One‐way repeated measures analysis...
Abstract. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect season (ambient temperature and relative humidity) on some blood metabolites in dairy cows during postpartum period. Blood samples were collected from 195 clinically healthy 8 Italian herds spring (April–May 15.5±4 °C 69.5±0.7 %), summer (June–July 23±1.5 69±1.3 %) autumn (September–October 17±2 72.5±2 %). Total proteins, albumin, globulins, urea, glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, non-esterified fatty acids,...
Dogs have a special place in human history as the first domesticated species and play important roles many cultures around world. However, their role scientific studies has been relatively recent. With few notable exceptions (e.g., Darwin, Pavlov, Scott, Fuller), domestic dogs were not commonly subject of rigorous investigation behavior until late 1990s. While number canine science increased dramatically over last 20 years, most research groups are limited inferences they can draw due to...
This study aimed to describe the incidence and characteristics of dog-bite injury hospitalizations (DBIH) in largest administrative region Italy (Sicily) over 10-year period: 2012-2021. Four hundred forty-nine cases were analyzed. Patients divided into seven age groups: preschoolers (0–5 years), school-age children (6–12 teenagers (13–19 young adults (20–39 middle-aged (40–59 old (60–74 elderly (≥75 years). Association among categorical variables (age, gender, principal location) was...