Research output per year
Research output per year
- 49 results
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2023
Meta-analysis of heritability estimates and genome-wide association for tick-borne haemoparasites in African cattle
Riggio, V., Madder, M., Labuschagne, M., Callaby, R., Zhao, R., Djikeng, A., Fourie, J., Prendergast, J. & Morrison, L., 28 Jul 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Frontiers in Genetics. 14, p. 1-10 10 p., 1197160.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of a co-feed liquid whey-integrated diet on crossbred pigs’ fecal microbiota
Sutera, A. M., Arfuso, F., Tardiolo, G., Riggio, V., Fazio, F., Cigliano, R. A., Paytuví, A., Piccione, G. & Zumbo, A., Jun 2023, In: Animals. 13, 11, p. 1-12 12 p., 1750.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the value of genomic predictions to simultaneously improve production potential and resilience of farmed animals
Ghaderi Zefreh, M., Wilson, A., Riggio, V., Matika, O. & Pong-Wong, R., 12 May 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Frontiers in Genetics. 14, p. 1-13 13 p., 1127530.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2022
Assessment of genotyping array performance for genome-wide association studies and imputation in African cattle
Riggio, V., Tijjani, A., Callaby, R., Talenti, A., Wragg, D., Obishakin, E. T., Ezeasor, C., Jongejan, F., Ogo, N. I., Aboagye-Antwi, F., Toure, A., Nzalawahe, J., Diallo, B., Missohou, A., Belem, A. M. G., Djikeng, A., Juleff, N., Fourie, J., Labuschagne, M., Madder, M., & 3 others, 4 Sept 2022, In: Genetics Selection Evolution. 54, 1, p. 1-23 54:58.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prevalence and tick loads in Nguni cattle reared in different environmental conditions across four provinces of South Africa
Mapholi, N. O., Banga, C., Dzama, K., Matika, O., Riggio, V., Nyangiwe, N. & Maiwashe, A., 17 Aug 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Veterinary World. 15, 8, p. 1943–1953 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of genotyping strategies on the sustained benefit of single-step genomic BLUP over multiple generations
Sánchez-Mayor, M., Riggio, V., Navarro, P., Gutiérrez-Gil, B., Haley, C. S., Fernando de la Fuente, L., Arranz, J-J. & Pong-Wong, R., 18 Mar 2022, In: Genetics Selection Evolution. 54, 1, 23.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2021
Multiple country and breed genomic prediction of tick resistance in beef cattle
Cardoso, F. F., Matika, O., Djikeng, A., Mapholi, N., Burrow, H. M., Yokoo, M. J. I., Campos, G. S., Gulias-Gomes, C. C., Riggio, V., Pong-Wong, R., Engle, B., Porto-Neto, L., Maiwashe, A. & Hayes, B. J., 23 Jun 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Frontiers in Immunology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Detection of genomic regions underlying milk production traits in Valle del Belice dairy sheep using regional heritability mapping
Sutera, A. M., Tolone, M., Mastrangelo, S., Di Gerlando, R., Sardina, M. T., Portolano, B., Pong-Wong, R. & Riggio, V., 20 May 2021, In: Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2020
Using regulatory variants to detect gene-gene interactions identifies networks of genes linked to cell immortalization
Wragg, D., Liu, Q., Lin, Z., Riggio, V., Pugh, C., Beveridge, A., Brown, H., Hume, D., Harris, S., Deary, I., Tenesa, A. & Prendergast, J., 17 Jan 2020, In: Nature Communications. 11, 1, 343.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2019
Genome-wide association studies for milk production traits in Valle del Belice sheep using repeated measures
Sutera, A. M., Riggio, V., Mastrangelo, S., Di Gerlando, R., Sardina, M. T., Pong-Wong, R., Tolone, M. & Portolano, B., 14 Apr 2019, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Animal Genetics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Balancing selection at a premature stop mutation in the myostatin gene underlies a recessive leg weakness syndrome in pigs
Matika, O., Robledo Sanchez, D., Pong-Wong, R., Bishop, S., Riggio, V., Finlayson, H., Lowe, N., Hoste, A. E., Walling, G. A., Del-Pozo, J., Archibald, A., Woolliams, J. & Houston, R., 30 Jan 2019, In: PLoS Genetics. 15, 1, p. 1-15 15 p., e1007759.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2018
Dissecting the Genomic Architecture of Resistance to Eimeria maxima Parasitism in the Chicken
Boulton, K., Nolan, M., Wu, Z., Riggio, V., Matika, O., Harman, K., Hocking, P., Bumstead, N., Hesketh, P., Askew, A., Bishop, S., Kaiser, P., Hume, D., Tomley, F. M., Smith, A. L., Blake, D. P. & Psifidi, A., 26 Nov 2018, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Frontiers in Genetics. 9, 13 p., 528.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Phenotypic and genetic variation in the response of chickens to Eimeria tenella induced coccidiosis
Boulton, K., Nolan, M., Wu, Z., Psifidi, A., Riggio, V., Harman, K., Bishop, S., Kaiser, P., Abrahamsen, M., Hawken, R., Watson, K., Tomley, F. M., Blake, D. P. & Hume, D., 21 Nov 2018, In: Genetics Selection Evolution. 50, 1, 12 p., 63.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association of subclinical mastitis prevalence with sheep breeds in Greece
Vasileiou, N. G. C., Gougoulis, D. A., Riggio, V., Ioannidi, K. S., Chatzopoulos, D. C., Mavrogianni, V. S., Petinaki, E. & Fthenakis, G. C., Aug 2018, In: Journal of Dairy Research. 85, 3, p. 317-320Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2017
Age-related gene expression changes, and transcriptome wide association study of physical and cognitive aging traits, in the Lothian Birth Cohort 1936
Harris, S. E., Riggio, V., Evenden, L., Gilchrist, T., Mccafferty, S., Murphy, L., Wrobel, N., Taylor, A. M., Corley, J., Pattie, A., Cox, S. R., Martin-ruiz, C., Prendergast, J., Starr, J. M., Marioni, R. E. & Deary, I. J., 1 Dec 2017, In: Aging. 9, 12, p. 2489-2503 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A candidate gene approach to study nematode resistance traits in naturally infected sheep
Wilkie, H., Riggio, V., Matika, O., Nicol, L., Watt, K., Sinclair, R., Sparks, A., Nussey, D., Pemberton, J., Houston, R. & Hopkins, J., 30 Aug 2017, In: Veterinary Parasitology. 243, p. 71-74Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genetic parameters for tick counts across months for different tick species and anatomical locations in South African Nguni cattle
Mapholi, N., Maiwashe, A., Matika, O., Riggio, V., Banga, C. B., MacNeil, M. D., Muchenje, V., Nephawe, K. & Dzama, K., Aug 2017, In: Tropical Animal Health and Production. 49, 6, p. 1201-1210Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genomic Regions Underlying Susceptibility to Bovine Tuberculosis in Holstein-Friesian Cattle
Raphaka, K., Matika, O., Sanchez Molano, E., Mrode, R., Coffey, M., Riggio, V., Glass, E., Woolliams, J., Bishop, S. & Banos, G., 23 Mar 2017, (E-pub ahead of print) In: BMC Genetics. 18, 1, p. 27Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2016
Prevalence and risk factors of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in goats in low-input low-output farming systems in Zimbabwe
Zvinorova, P. I., Halimani, T. E., Muchadeyi, F. C., Matika, O., Riggio, V. & Dzamaa, K., Oct 2016, In: Small Ruminant Research. 143, p. 75-83Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Breeding for resistance to gastrointestinal nematodes - the potential in low-input/output small ruminant production systems
Zvinorova, P. I., Halimani, T. E., Muchadeyi, F. C., Matika, O., Riggio, V. & Dzamaa, K., 13 May 2016, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Veterinary Parasitology. 225, p. 19–28Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genome-wide association reveals QTL for growth, bone and in vivo carcass traits as assessed by computed tomography in Scottish Blackface lambs
Matika, O., Riggio, V., Anselme-Moizan, M., Law, A., Pong-Wong, R., Archibald, A. & Bishop, S., 8 Feb 2016, In: Genetics Selection Evolution. 48, 11Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genome-wide association study of tick resistance in South African Nguni cattle
Mapholi, N. O., Maiwashe, A., Matika, O., Riggio, V., Bishop, S., MacNeil, M. D., Banga, C., Taylor, J. F. & Dzama, K., 6 Feb 2016, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Ticks and tick-borne diseases. 7, 3, p. 487-497 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2015
Genetic selection for reduced somatic cell counts in sheep milk: A review
Riggio, V. & Portolano, B., May 2015, In: Small Ruminant Research. 126, Supplement 1, p. 33-42 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2014
Accuracy of genomic prediction within and across populations for nematode resistance and body weight traits in sheep
Riggio, V., Abdel-Aziz, M., Matika, O., Moreno, C. R., Carta, A. & Bishop, S. C., Apr 2014, In: Animal. 8, 4, p. 520-528 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genome-wide analysis of Italian sheep diversity reveals a strong geographic pattern and cryptic relationships between breeds
Ciani, E., Crepaldi, P., Nicoloso, L., Lasagna, E., Sarti, F. M., Moioli, B., Napolitano, F., Carta, A., Usai, M. G., D'Andrea, M., Marletta, D., Ciampolini, R., Riggio, V., Occidente, M., Matassino, D., Kompan, D., Modesto, P., Macciotta, N., Ajmone-Marsan, P. & Pilla, F., Apr 2014, In: Animal Genetics. 45, 2, p. 256-266 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A joint analysis to identify loci underlying variation in nematode resistance in three European sheep populations
Riggio, V., Pong-Wong, R., Sallé, G., Usai, M. G., Casu, S., Moreno, C. R., Matika, O. & Bishop, S. C., 8 Jan 2014, In: Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics. 131, 6, p. 426-436Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Regional Heritability Mapping to identify loci underlying genetic variation of complex traits
Riggio, V. & Pong-Wong, R., 2014, In: BMC Proceedings. 8, Suppl 5, p. S3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2013
Genetic factors controlling wool shedding in a composite Easycare sheep flock
Matika, O., Bishop, S. C., Pong-Wong, R., Riggio, V. & Headon, D. J., Dec 2013, In: Animal Genetics. 44, 6, p. 742-749Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Receiver-operating characteristic curves for somatic cell scores and California mastitis test in Valle del Be lice dairy sheep
Riggio, V., Pesce, L. L., Morreale, S. & Portolano, B., Jun 2013, In: Veterinary Journal. 196, 3, p. 528-532 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genome-wide association and regional heritability mapping to identify loci underlying variation in nematode resistance and body weight in Scottish Blackface lambs
Riggio, V., Matika, O., Pong-Wong, R., Stear, M. J. & Bishop, S. C., May 2013, In: Heredity. 110, 5, p. 420-429 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Estimation of genetic and phenotypic parameters for bacteriological status of the udder, somatic cell score, and milk yield in dairy sheep using a threshold animal model
Tolone, M., Riggio, V. & Portolano, B., Feb 2013, In: Livestock Science. 151, 2-3, p. 134-139 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2012
Study of polymorphisms in the promoter region of ovine beta-lactoglobulin gene and phylogenetic analysis among the Valle del Belice breed and other sheep breeds considered as ancestors
Mastrangelo, S., Sardina, M. T., Riggio, V. & Portolano, B., Jan 2012, In: Molecular biology reports. 39, 1, p. 745-751 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of the prior distribution of SNP effects on the estimation of total breeding value
Nadaf, J., Riggio, V., Yu, T-P. & Pong-Wong, R., 2012, In: BMC Proceedings. 6 , Suppl 2, p. S6Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2011
Polymorphisms of beta-defensin genes in Valle del Belice dairy sheep
Monteleone, G., Calascibetta, D., Scaturro, M., Galluzzo, P., Palmeri, M., Riggio, V. & Portolano, B., Nov 2011, In: Molecular biology reports. 38, 8, p. 5405-5412 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Economic values for production and functional traits in Valle del Belice dairy sheep using profit functions
Tolone, M., Riggio, V., Maizon, D. O. & Portolano, B., May 2011, In: Small Ruminant Research. 97, 1-3, p. 41-47 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2010
An initial comparative map of copy number variations in the goat (Capra hircus) genome
Fontanesi, L., Martelli, P. L., Beretti, F., Riggio, V., Dall'Olio, S., Colombo, M., Casadio, R., Russo, V. & Portolano, B., 17 Nov 2010, In: BMC Genomics. 11, 15 p., 639.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genetic parameters for somatic cell score according to udder infection status in Valle del Belice dairy sheep and impact of imperfect diagnosis of infection
Riggio, V., Portolano, B., Bovenhuis, H. & Bishop, S. C., 26 Jul 2010, In: Genetics Selection Evolution. 42, p. - 9 p., 30.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sequence characterization of the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) gene in sheep with different coat colours and identification of the putative e allele at the ovine Extension locus
Fontanesi, L., Beretti, F., Riggio, V., Dall'Olio, S., Calascibetta, D., Russo, V. & Portolano, B., Jul 2010, In: Small Ruminant Research. 91, 2-3, p. 200-207 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2009
Effect of somatic cell count level on functional longevity in Valle del Belice dairy sheep assessed using survival analysis
Riggio, V., Maizon, D. O., Portolano, B., Bovenhuis, H. & van Arendonk, J. A. M., Dec 2009, In: Journal of Dairy Science. 92, 12, p. 6160-6166 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Missense and nonsense mutations in melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) gene of different goat breeds: association with red and black coat colour phenotypes but with unexpected evidences
Fontanesi, L., Beretti, F., Riggio, V., Dall'Olio, S., Gonzalez, E. G., Finocchiaro, R., Davoli, R., Russo, V. & Portolano, B., 25 Aug 2009, In: BMC Genetics. 10, 12 p., 47.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Copy Number Variation and Missense Mutations of the Agouti Signaling Protein (ASIP) Gene in Goat Breeds with Different Coat Colors
Fontanesi, L., Beretti, F., Riggio, V., Gonzalez, E. G., Dall'Olio, S., Davoli, R., Russo, V. & Portolano, B., 2009, In: Cytogenetic and Genome Research. 126, 4, p. 333-347 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2008
Short communication: Casein haplotype variability in Sicilian dairy goat breeds
Gigli, I., Maizon, D. O., Riggio, V., Sardina, M. T. & Portolano, B., Sept 2008, In: Journal of Dairy Science. 91, 9, p. 3687-3692 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genetic parameters for early lamb survival and growth in Scottish Blackface sheep
Riggio, V., Finocchiaro, R. & Bishop, S. C., Aug 2008, In: Journal of Animal Science. 86, 8, p. 1758-1764 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2007
Time-to-event analysis of mastitis at first-lactation in Valle del Belice ewes
Portolano, B., Firlocchiaro, R., van Kaam, J. B. C. H. M., Riggio, V. & Maizon, D. O., Jul 2007, In: Livestock Science. 110, 3, p. 273-279 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genetic parameters for milk somatic cell score and relationships with production traits in primiparous dairy sheep
Riggio, V., Finocchiaro, R., van Kaam, J. B. C. H. M., Portolano, B. & Bovenhuis, H., Apr 2007, In: Journal of Dairy Science. 90, 4, p. 1998-2003 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of different simplified milk recording methods on genetic evaluation with test-day animal model
Portolano, B., Maizon, D. O., Riggio, V., Tolone, M. & Cacioppo, D., 2007, In: Italian Journal of Animal Science. 6, SUPPL. 1, p. 195-197 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Relationship between beta lactoglobulin and subclinical mastitis in Valle del Belice sheep breed
Gigli, I., Riggio, V., Monteleone, G., Cacioppo, D., Rosa, A. J. M. & Maizon, D. O., 2007, In: Italian Journal of Animal Science. 6, SUPPL. 1, p. 140-142 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2005
Genetic analysis of early lamb survival in extensively reared lambs
Riggio, V., Bishop, S. C. & Finocchiaro, R., 2005, In: Italian Journal of Animal Science. 4, SUPPL. 2, p. 73-75 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Phenotypic and genetic analysis of udder health using SCC in Valle del Belice dairy sheep
Portolano, B., Riggio, V., Sardina, M. T., Zumbo, A. & Giaccone, P., 2005, In: Italian Journal of Animal Science. 4, SUPPL. 2, p. 76-78 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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