Publications by authors named "V Peretti"
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- - The study focuses on analyzing the safety and quality of fish sauce made from fermented anchovies from Salerno, Italy, by examining levels of heavy metals and histamine during different production methods.
- - Researchers measured heavy metals (cadmium, lead, mercury) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in raw and processed anchovies, with findings showing all levels were below safe limits as set by European legislation.
- - Histamine levels were also assessed, indicating that while the highest concentrations appeared in certain stages, they remained compliant with regulatory standards, emphasizing the necessity of selecting quality raw materials and monitoring production processes.
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- The study focuses on the Bagnolese sheep, a breed in Campania that produces milk for Pecorino Bagnolese cheese, and aims to analyze its milk production traits and the genetic impact of the DGAT1 gene.
- Researchers recorded milk quantity and assessed protein and fat content using specific methods, alongside genotyping to investigate genetic variations at DGAT1.
- Results indicated that Bagnolese sheep with the CT genotype at the g.5553 SNP of DGAT1 had higher fat and protein yields, suggesting this genotype could serve as a marker for improving milk production in the breed.
According to the Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS) of the FAO, Italy has one of the largest numbers of local small ruminant breeds among European countries. In Southern Italy, namely the Campania Region, Bagnolese and Laticauda sheep breeds and Cilentana goat breeds are considered endangered according to the DAD-IS. Conservation of endangered animal breeds is a goal of the European Union (EU).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCalcium-sensitive caseins are the main protein component of milk. In the goat, they are encoded by three genes (CSN1S1, CSN2, and CSN1S2) located on chromosome 6. A high number of alleles has been discovered for these genes in the goat species, responsible for changes in the milk’s qualitative and quantitative characteristics.
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- The Pony of Esperia is a rare Italian horse breed, with only 1,623 individuals remaining, highlighting its endangered status and the need for better management strategies.
- The study examines how infection by intestinal strongyles affects the genetic stability of these ponies by measuring chromosome anomalies in their blood cells.
- Results showed significant differences in chromosome abnormalities between heavily infected ponies and those without detectable infections, suggesting implications for breeding management and health monitoring.