Degree in Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, 2002
Graduation Subjects:
2003-2006: geneticist at Anafi (Italian Holstein Association), Italy 2005: visiting researcher at the Univ. of Guelph, Canada 2002: web designer at ICBF (Irish Cattle Breeding Federation), Ireland
Supervisors:
Prof. Johan van Arendonk, Jan van der Poel and Henk Bovenhuis
CoOperators:
Financer:
Hendrix Genetics
Start date:
01 September 2006
End date:
28 February 2010
Introduction:
Development of statistical methods for data analysis in quantitative and molecular genetics.
Results:
Articles:
2008.Estimation of variance components and prediction of BVs using pooled data 2006.The consequences of biases in the international genetic evaluations 2006.Developing a data validation test based on Mendelian Sampling deviations 2004.Does selection for production affect type traits genetic evaluation in Italian Holsteins? 2003.Genetic analysis of type traits for the Italian Jersey breed
Graduation date:
13 September 2010
Graduation time and place:
Aula 11.00
Title thesis:
Genetic Analysis of Production, Immunity and Behaviour in Laying Hens
