Research

The research activities of the Histology and Anatomy unit are focused on the following topics: The research activities of the section of Histology and Normal Anatomy are focused on the following topics: Morphological, biochemical and topographic evaluations of the digestive system in calves fed with immune stimulating substances; pedal communication in dogs: study of the correlation between pedal marking and behavior through histological and histochemical analysis of the digital pads, biochemical analysis of volatile substances released during "marking" and analysis of hormonal substances present in urine; comparative morphological, histochemical and topographical study of hair bulbs in various breeds of Italian merino-derived sheep; Gametogenesis in farmed fish or emerging fish species. The aim of these studies are aimed at improving our understanding of the reproductive cycles, gametogenesis and reproductive dysfunctions occurring in fish reared in captivity. Moreover, the effects of therapeutic protocols aimed at mitigating captivity-induced reproductive dysfunctions, as well as treatments aimed at shortening the production cycles by early induction of puberty