Research and Projects

Research

He has carried out research activities in various scientific fields: reproductive and hormonal conditioning of birds and wildlife; endocrinological conditioning of animal reproduction; physiology of pregnancy and fetal development; interaction between thyroid function and reproduction, development of a technique for the recovery of embryos from sheep; pathology of pregnancy, in vitro maturation and fertilization of animal oocytes, implantation of bovine embryos and equine products in vitro interaction between endogenous opioids and reproduction, studies on seasonal anestrus of horse, sheep, goat, camel, the process of involution of the uterus postpartum in mares and cows, on artificial insemination with frozen semen in horses, sheep and goats, on opioid receptors located on gametes. Furthermore, in recent years it has concentrated its research activity in the field of wild birds in danger of extinction, with experimental research in assisted reproduction programs and ex situ conservation of protected wild birds, mainly: neuroendocrine pharmacological conditioning (slow-release GnRH) of male and female reproductive activity; gonadal ultrasound; faecal steroid titration; Genetic sexing of feather and head membrane (egg): PCR, PCR-RFLP; techniques of artificial insemination and cryopreservation; Reintroduction and reassortment of the technical day: hacking, promotion of direct and captive breeding; radio telemetry and satellite telemetry techniques.

Projects

Scientific Coordinator of a project of the Public Network Research Laboratory of the Puglia Region entitled: Regional Laboratory "Welfare, Reproductive Efficiency of Animals and Production Income (Cattle, Equid, Sheep and Goat). Industry prerequisites for product quality, authenticity and traceability. "He is Scientific Coordinator as Italian Partner of a project funded by the European Union ENPI-CBC-MED entitled" Promotion des systèmes et des camelins innovants filières locales pour une gestion durable des territoires sahariens".

Head of Local Unit of two projects, financed by the Puglia Region Sub-measure 10.2 – “Support for the conservation, sustainable use and development of genetic resources in agriculture”; Operation 10.2.1 "Projects for the conservation and enhancement of genetic resources in agriculture"

Project 1: 'Biodiversity and enhancement of local sheep and goat genotypes with a prevalent aptitude for milk production (LOCAL)'.

Project 2: 'Zootechnical Biodiversity from Meat: Recovery and Enhancement (BioZooCaRe)'.