A5016736393- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Livestock and Poultry Management
University of Palermo
2022-2024
The aim of this research was to assess the effects fruit purees banana, kiwi, mango, red berry, and strawberry on microbiological, physicochemical, antioxidant, sensory properties sheep yogurt. were characterized for their microbiological profile before yogurt production, no spoilage or pathogenic microorganisms detected in any analyzed. Yogurt productions carried out under industrial conditions using pasteurized sheep's milk selected starter cultures Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp....
Italy contains a large number of local goat populations, some which do not have recognized genetic structure. The "Mascaruna" is population reared for milk production in Sicily. In this study, total 72 individuals were genotyped with the Illumina Goat_IGGC_65K_v2 BeadChip aim to characterize diversity, structure and relatedness another 31 Italian populations. results displayed moderate level variability Mascaruna, concordance estimated values goats. Runs homozygosity islands are linked genes...
Local livestock breeds play a crucial role in global biodiversity, connecting natural and human-influenced environments contributing significantly to ecosystem services. While commercial dominate industrial systems, local developing countries, like Barbarine sheep Tunisia, are vital for food security community maintenance. The Tunisian sheep, known its adaptability distinctive fat-tailed morphology, faces challenges due historical crossbreeding. In this study, the Illumina Ovine SNP50K...
Among livestock species, sheep have played an early major role in the Mediterranean area. Italy has a long history of breeding and, despite dramatic contraction numbers, still raise several local populations that may represent unique source genetic diversity. The Noticiana is breed south-eastern part Sicily appreciated both for its dairy products and resistance to harsh environment. In this study, high-density Illumina Ovine SNP600K BeadChip array was used first genome-wide characterization...
Italy counts a large number of local chicken populations, some without recognized genetic structure, such as Val Platani (VPL) and Cornuta (COS), which represent noteworthy resources. In this study, the genotype data 34 COS 42 VPL, obtained with Affymetrix Axiom600KChicken Genotyping Array, were used aim to investigate diversity, runs homozygosity (ROH) pattern, well population structure relationship within framework other Italian commercial chickens. The diversity indices, estimated using...
Maedi Visna (MV) is a viral infection in sheep caused by Lentivirus and characterised long incubation period, slow progression, weight loss eventually death. TMEM154 was reported the ovine as major candidate gene associated with host susceptibility/resistance. The aim of this study to verify prevalence MV within Sicilian herds Valle del Belìce breed using an ELISA serological test estimate frequencies resistant/susceptible genotypes gene. Finally, we investigated association between E/K...
Differential somatic cell count (DSCC), the percentage of (SCC) due to polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) and lymphocytes (LYMs), is a promising effective diagnostic marker for dairy animals with infected mammary glands. Well-explored in cows, DSCC also potentially valid sheep, where clinical subclinical mastitis outbreaks are among principal causes culling. We pioneered application ewes by applying receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis define most accurate thresholds...
The aim of this research was to assess the effects fruit purees banana, kiwi, mango, red berry, and strawberry on microbiological, physicochemical, antioxidant, sensory properties ewes’ yogurt. were characterized for their microbiological profile before yogurt production, no spoilage or pathogenic microorganisms detected in any analyzed. Yogurt productions carried out under industrial conditions using pasteurized milk selected starter cultures Lactobacillus delbrueckii Streptococcus...
Visna/Maedi virus (VMV) is lentiviral disease of sheep responsible for severe production losses. Multiple genomic regions associated with infection were reported indicating genetic complexity. In this study, a combined genome-wide approach using high-density SNP array has been performed, comparing VMV-infected ( n = 78) and non-infected 66) individuals the Valle del Belice breed. The serological tests showed seroprevalence 26%. comparison among results from different approaches (GWAS,...
Abstract With more than 150 recognized breeds, donkeys assume relevant economic importance, especially in developing countries. Even if the estimated number of heads worldwide is 53M, this species received less attention other livestock species. Italy has traditionally been considered one cradles European donkey breeding, and despite a considerable loss biodiversity, today still counts nine autochthonous populations. A total 220 animals belonging to different populations were genotyped using...
Italy has a long history of sheep breeding and counts several local populations that may represent unique source genetic diversity. Among these, Nera del Mela is resource historically reared in Sicily but not officially recognised as breed. In this study, we genotyped 36 individuals using the OvineSNP50K array, order to estimate diversity evaluate population structure relatedness with other Italian breeds. Genetic indices, inbreeding estimated from runs homozygosity (FROH) revealed moderate...