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View article: Two years of precision livestock management: harnessing ear tag device behavioral data for pregnancy detection in free-range dairy cattle on silage/hay-mix ration
Two years of precision livestock management: harnessing ear tag device behavioral data for pregnancy detection in free-range dairy cattle on silage/hay-mix ration Open
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the transformative potential of precision livestock farming (PLF) in dairy production, nutrition, and reproductive efficiency by implementing proactive management strategies that utilize r…
View article: The carbon cost of impaired welfare on sheep farms
The carbon cost of impaired welfare on sheep farms Open
In the face of global climate threats, farm and land-management decisions must balance climate concerns with profitability, animal welfare, and ecosystem health. However, few comprehensive studies have quantified the relationship between a…
View article: Heavy Pigs Reared for Italian Dry-Cured Products: Does Immunocastration Influence the Fatty Acid Profile of Loins and Backfat?
Heavy Pigs Reared for Italian Dry-Cured Products: Does Immunocastration Influence the Fatty Acid Profile of Loins and Backfat? Open
The Italian pig sector requires heavy pigs (raised for at least nine months and slaughtered at >160 kg). In order to avoid boar taint and lower the impact on welfare, immunocastration provides an alternative to surgical castration. This st…
View article: Events with Different Emotional Valence Affect the Eye’s Lacrimal Caruncle Temperature Changes in Sheep
Events with Different Emotional Valence Affect the Eye’s Lacrimal Caruncle Temperature Changes in Sheep Open
Infrared thermography (IRT) has been recently applied to measure lacrimal caruncle temperature non-invasively since this region is related to the sympathetic response, and it seems a promising technique that is able to infer negative emoti…
View article: A new low gain avalanche diode concept: the double-LGAD
A new low gain avalanche diode concept: the double-LGAD Open
View article: Non-invasive estimation of in vivo optical properties and hemodynamic parameters of domestic animals: a preliminary study on horses, dogs, and sheep
Non-invasive estimation of in vivo optical properties and hemodynamic parameters of domestic animals: a preliminary study on horses, dogs, and sheep Open
Biosensors applied in veterinary medicine serve as a noninvasive method to determine the health status of animals and, indirectly, their level of welfare. Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been suggested as a technology with this appli…
View article: Measurements of the Cherenkov effect in direct detection of charged particles with SiPMs
Measurements of the Cherenkov effect in direct detection of charged particles with SiPMs Open
View article: A new Low Gain Avalanche Diode concept: the double-LGAD
A new Low Gain Avalanche Diode concept: the double-LGAD Open
This paper describes the new concept of the double-LGAD. The goal is to increase the charge at the input of the electronics, keeping a time resolution equal or better than a standard (single) LGAD; this has been realized by adding the char…
View article: Measurements of the Cherenkov effect in direct detection of charged particles with SiPMs
Measurements of the Cherenkov effect in direct detection of charged particles with SiPMs Open
In this paper, different Silicon PhotoMultiplier (SiPM) sensors have been tested with charged particles to characterize the Cherenkov light produced in the sensor protection layer. A careful position scan of the SiPM response has been perf…
View article: Lameness in Pregnant Sows Alters Placental Stress Response
Lameness in Pregnant Sows Alters Placental Stress Response Open
Pregnant sows from commercial pig farms may experience painful states, such as lameness, an essential indicator in assessing sow welfare. We investigated the effect of lameness during the last third of pregnancy on reproductive performance…
View article: Understanding the direct detection of charged particles with SiPMs
Understanding the direct detection of charged particles with SiPMs Open
In this paper, evidence that the increased response of SiPM sensors to the passage of charged particles is related mainly to Cherenkov light produced in the protection layer is reported. The response and timing properties of sensors with d…
View article: Beam test results of 25 and 35 $$\mu$$m thick FBK ultra-fast silicon detectors
Beam test results of 25 and 35 $$\mu$$m thick FBK ultra-fast silicon detectors Open
View article: Potential of Fruits and Vegetable By-Products as an Alternative Feed Source for Sustainable Ruminant Nutrition and Production: A Review
Potential of Fruits and Vegetable By-Products as an Alternative Feed Source for Sustainable Ruminant Nutrition and Production: A Review Open
The agro-food industry produces tons of waste at different stages in the food production process, creating a massive ecological crisis. If implemented, the use of fruit and vegetable by-products (FVBPs) in animal nutrition has the potentia…
View article: Assessment of Seasonal Variation in Methane Emissions of Mediterranean Buffaloes Using a Laser Methane Detector
Assessment of Seasonal Variation in Methane Emissions of Mediterranean Buffaloes Using a Laser Methane Detector Open
A direct assessment of the methane (CH4) emission level and its variability factors is needed in each animal species in order to target the best mitigation strategy for the livestock sector. Therefore, the present study aimed to (1) test a…
View article: Changes in the behaviour before normal calving to predict its onset in Mediterranean buffaloes heifers
Changes in the behaviour before normal calving to predict its onset in Mediterranean buffaloes heifers Open
Breeding records and visual observations of anatomical and behavioural modifications are currently used in buffaloes to predict calving time and to anticipate any intervention if needed. In this respect, while many studies have been carrie…
View article: Effect of Diet and Essential Oils on the Fatty Acid Composition, Oxidative Stability and Microbiological Profile of Marchigiana Burgers
Effect of Diet and Essential Oils on the Fatty Acid Composition, Oxidative Stability and Microbiological Profile of Marchigiana Burgers Open
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of including linseed (L) or linseed plus vitamin E (LE) in the diet of Marchigiana young bulls on the oxidative stability, color measurements, microbiological profile and fatty acid co…
View article: Determinants of weight, psychological status, food contemplation and lifestyle changes in patients with obesity during the COVID-19 lockdown: a nationwide survey using multiple correspondence analysis
Determinants of weight, psychological status, food contemplation and lifestyle changes in patients with obesity during the COVID-19 lockdown: a nationwide survey using multiple correspondence analysis Open
View article: Animal Welfare and Parasite Infections in Organic and Conventional Dairy Farms: A Comparative Pilot Study in Central Italy
Animal Welfare and Parasite Infections in Organic and Conventional Dairy Farms: A Comparative Pilot Study in Central Italy Open
The study investigated and compared welfare conditions and gastrointestinal (GI) parasites distribution among organic (ORG) and conventional (CONV) farms in central Italy. Five ORG and five CONV farms were assessed for animal welfare with …
View article: Evaluation of Brix Refractometry to Estimate Immunoglobulin G Content in Buffalo Colostrum and Neonatal Calf Serum
Evaluation of Brix Refractometry to Estimate Immunoglobulin G Content in Buffalo Colostrum and Neonatal Calf Serum Open
Brix refractometry has been widely demonstrated to be a useful tool for monitoring colostrum management program and passive immunity transfer (PIT) in Bovines, but its suitability has never been verified in Buffalo. Therefore, the objectiv…
View article: Maternal Phylogenetic Relationships and Genetic Variation among Rare, Phenotypically Similar Donkey Breeds
Maternal Phylogenetic Relationships and Genetic Variation among Rare, Phenotypically Similar Donkey Breeds Open
The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) D-loop of endangered and critically endangered breeds has been studied to identify maternal lineages, characterize genetic inheritance, reconstruct phylogenetic relations among breeds, and develop biodiversity…
View article: Oxidative Status of Marchigiana Beef Enriched in n-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E, Treated With a Blend of Oregano and Rosemary Essential Oils
Oxidative Status of Marchigiana Beef Enriched in n-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E, Treated With a Blend of Oregano and Rosemary Essential Oils Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of basal dietary supplementation with linseed and linseed plus vitamin E in Marchigiana young bulls on the instrumental color, oxidative stability, and fatty acid composition of beef steaks…
View article: Study of postnatal growth of mule and donkey foals sired by the same jackass
Study of postnatal growth of mule and donkey foals sired by the same jackass Open
Mules have been enrolled for agricultural work in national parks or islands and hard-to-reach places in which the use of machinery is forbidden or not feasible. Despite the importance of this animal, limited information is reported regardi…
View article: Maternal and Neonatal Behaviour in Italian Mediterranean Buffaloes
Maternal and Neonatal Behaviour in Italian Mediterranean Buffaloes Open
The aim of this study was to describe the neonatal and maternal behaviour of Italian Mediterranean buffaloes. Thirty primiparous buffaloes were moved into individual pens 12.5 (±2.5) days before calving. Maternal and neonatal behaviours we…
View article: Review: Precision livestock farming, automats and new technologies: possible applications in extensive dairy sheep farming
Review: Precision livestock farming, automats and new technologies: possible applications in extensive dairy sheep farming Open
View article: Analysis of Hindgut Microbiome of Sheep and Effect of Different Husbandry Conditions
Analysis of Hindgut Microbiome of Sheep and Effect of Different Husbandry Conditions Open
The microbiome is now seen as an important resource to understand animal health and welfare in many species. However, there are few studies aiming at identifying the association between fecal microbiome composition and husbandry conditions…
View article: Reliability of fNIRS for noninvasive monitoring of brain function and emotion in sheep
Reliability of fNIRS for noninvasive monitoring of brain function and emotion in sheep Open
View article: Scoring pleurisy in slaughtered pigs using convolutional neural networks
Scoring pleurisy in slaughtered pigs using convolutional neural networks Open
View article: Effects of three different diets on the fatty acid profile and sensory properties of fresh Pecorino cheese “Primo Sale”
Effects of three different diets on the fatty acid profile and sensory properties of fresh Pecorino cheese “Primo Sale” Open
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of three different diets on the fatty acids (FA) profile and sensory properties of a characteristic Italian fresh cheese: Pecorino "Primo Sale” (PS).Methods: Fifty-four sheep …
View article: Effect of Ewe Diet on Milk and Muscle Fatty Acid Composition of Suckling Lambs of the Protected Geographical Origin Abbacchio Romano
Effect of Ewe Diet on Milk and Muscle Fatty Acid Composition of Suckling Lambs of the Protected Geographical Origin Abbacchio Romano Open
Consumers increasingly pay more attention to the lipid profile of meat products and consume less meat to reduce cholesterol and heart disease. In Italy, sheep producers are increasingly feeding sheep fresh forage. We investigated whether t…
View article: Behavior of Martina Franca donkey breed jenny-and-foal dyad in the neonatal period
Behavior of Martina Franca donkey breed jenny-and-foal dyad in the neonatal period Open