Dr. Claudia Giannetto
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Dr. Claudia Giannetto

Post-doctoral Fellow
University of Messina, Italy

Highest Degree
PostDoc. in Exercise Physiology from University of Messina, Messina, Italy

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Endocrinology
62%
Exercise Physiology
90%
Chronobiology
75%
Domestic Animals
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
215
Abstracts
2

Selected Publications

  1. Piccione, G., E. Giudice, C. Giannetto and J.P. Mortola, 2019. The magnitude of respiratory sinus arrhythmia of a large mammal (the horse) is like that of humans. Respir. Physiol. Neurobiol., 259: 170-172.
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  2. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, D. Bruschetta, F. Congiu, F. Arfuso and E. Giudice, 2019. Influence of exercise and dietary omega-3 oil supplementation on interleukin 1-Ra serum concentrations in Standardbred horses. Anim. Prod. Sci., 59: 232-235.
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  3. Arfuso, F., A. Assenza, F. Fazio, M. Rizzo, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2019. Dynamic change of serum levels of some branched-chain amino acids and tryptophan in athletic horses after different physical exercises. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 77: 12-16.
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  4. Giannetto, C., E. Giudice, G. Acri, F. Fazio and G. Piccione, 2018. Interspecies comparison of daily total locomotor activity monitoring in different management conditions. J. Vet. Behav., 23: 97-100.
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  5. Fazio, F., F. Arfuso, M. Rizzo, C. Giannetto, E. Giudice, E. Zanghi and G. Piccione, 2018. Livestock handling and road transport influence some oxidative stress parameters in ewes. J. Vet. Behav., 26: 5-10.
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  6. Carcangiu, V., F. Arfuso, S. Luridiana, C. Giannetto, M. Rizzo, P.P. Bini and G. Piccione, 2018. Relationship between different livestock managements and stress response in dairy ewes. Arch. Anim. Breed., 61: 37-41.
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  7. Carcangiu, V., C. Giannetto, S. Luridiana and G. Piccione, 2018. Features of the daily rhythms of blood melatonin and glucose in goats during different natural photoperiod. Chronobiol. Int., 35: 329-335.
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  8. Assenza, A., F. Arfuso, F. Fazio, C. Giannetto, M. Rizzo, A. Zumbo and G. Piccione, 2018. Effect of gender and jumping exercise on leukocyte number, dopamine and prolactin levels in horses. Thai J. Vet. Med., 48: 95-101.
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  9. Arfuso, F., C. Giannetto, M. Rizzo, E. Giudice, F. Fazio and G. Piccione, 2018. Comparison of refractometric and biuretic methods for the assay of total protein in horse serum and plasma under various storage conditions. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 61: 58-64.
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  10. Rizzo, M., V. Monteverde, F. Arfuso, F. Fazio, M. Panzera, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2017. Variation in and relationship among environmental condition and total locomotor activity in dairy cows. Large Anim. Rev., 23: 23-27.
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  11. Rizzo, M., F. Arfuso, C. Giannetto, E. Giudice, F. Longo, S. Di Pietro and G. Piccione, 2017. Cortisol levels and leukocyte population values in transported and exercised horses after acupuncture needle stimulation. J. Vet. Behav., 18: 56-61.
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  12. Rizzo, M., F. Arfuso, C. Giannetto, E. Giudice, F. Longo, D. Bruschetta and G. Piccione, 2017. Acupuncture needle stimulation on some physiological parameters after road transport and physical exercise in horse. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 48: 23-30.
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  13. Piccione, G., M. Rizzo and C. Giannetto, 2017. Reducing the stress response of alpacas during shearing. Vet. Rec., 180: 566-567.
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  14. Piccione, G., F. Arfuso, F. Abbate, C. Giannetto, M. Panzera, M. Rizzo and F. Fazio, 2017. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone and cortisol levels during late pregnancy and post-foaling period in mares. Anim. Sci. Pap. Rep., 35: 173-180.
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  15. Giannetto, C., M. Gianesella, F. Arfuso, V. Carcangiu and M. Rizzo et al., 2017. Change of serum mitochondrial Uncoupling Protein 1 (UCP1) levels and daily rhythm of rectal and cutaneous temperatures in Equus caballus and Capra hyrcus. Biol. Rhythm Res., 48: 931-938.
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  16. Giannetto, C., F. Arfuso, F. Fazio, E. Giudice, S. Di Pietro, D. Bruschetta and G. Piccione, 2017. Different training schedules influence platelet aggregation in show jumping horses. Polish J. Vet. Sci., 20: 149-154.
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  17. Giannetto, C., F. Arfuso, F. Fazio, E. Giudice, M. Panzera and G. Piccione, 2017. Rhythmic function of body temperature, breathing and heart rates in newborn goats and sheep during the first hours of life. J. Vet. Behav., 18: 29-36.
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  18. Carcangiu, V., C. Giannetto, S. Luridiana, F. Fazio, M.C. Mura, A. Parmeggiani and G. Piccione, 2017. Lactation influences the serum level of leptin and growth hormone during the daily bathyphase in ewes. Biol. Rhythm Res., 48: 35-41.
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  19. Assenza, A., F. Congiu, C. Giannetto, F. Fazio and G. Piccione, 2017. Serum iron, ferritin, transferrin and haptoglobin concentration variations during repeated show jumping competition in horse. Acta Vet. Brno, 85: 343-347.
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  20. Arfuso, F., F. Fazio, M. Panzera, C. Giannetto, S. Di Pietro, E. Giudice and G. Piccione, 2017. Lipid and lipoprotein profile changes in newborn calves in response to the perinatal period. Acta Vet., 67: 25-32.
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  21. Arfuso, F., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, M. Rizzo, C. Saoca and G. Piccione, 2017. Circadian variations of serum mitochondrial Uncoupling Protein 1 (UCP1) levels and rectal temperature in Capra hircus. Arch. Anat. Physiol., 2: 7-10.
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  22. Alberghina, D., M. Rizzo, G. Piccione, C. Giannetto and M. Panzera, 2017. An exploratory study about the association between serum serotonin concentrations and canine-human social interactions in shelter dogs (Canis familiaris). J. Vet. Behav., 18: 96-101.
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  23. Refinetti, R., T. Wassmer, P. Basu, R. Cherukalady and V.K. Pandey et al., 2016. Variability of behavioral chronotypes of 16 mammalian species under controlled conditions. Physiol. Behav., 161: 53-59.
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  24. Pietro, S.D., A. Passantino, C. Crino, M. Rizzo, C. Giannetto and E. Giudice, 2016. Comparison of tear production and intraocular pressure in domestic and wild ruminants. Large Anim. Rev., 22: 39-42.
  25. Piccione, G., M. Bazzano, D. Bruschetta, C. Giannetto, F. Arfuso and E. Giudice, 2016. Omega-3 fatty acid food enrichment influences some serum acute phase proteins concentration and white blood cell count in athlete horses. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 39: 90-96.
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  26. Monteverde, V., F. Congiu, I. Vazzana, S. Dara and S. Guttadauro et al., 2016. Influence of omega-3 in standardbred horse: Haematological parameters. Ann. Anim. Sci., 16: 145-154.
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  27. Lanteri, G., A. Giardina, F. Arfuso, M. Rizzo, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2016. Photic entrainment of daily rhythm pattern of locomotor activity in sea bass (Dicentrarcus labrax). Biol. Rhythm Res., 47: 69-76.
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  28. Giannetto, C., V. Carcangiu, S. Luridiana, F. Fazio, M.C. Mura, A. Parmeggiani and G. Piccione, 2016. Causal link of total locomotor activity, melatonin and rectal temperature daily rhythm in small ruminants. J. Applied Biomed., 14: 131-135.
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  29. Giannetto, C., F. Fazio, A. Assenza, D. Alberghina, M. Panzera and G. Piccione, 2016. Intrasubject and intersubject variabilities in the daily rhythm of total locomotor activity in horses. J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Applic. Res., 12: 42-48.
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  30. Giannetto, C., E. Giudice, F. Fazio, D. Alberghina, A. Assenza, M. Panzera and G. Piccione, 2016. Different behavior of body temperature and total locomotor activity daily rhythms during light/dark cycle in stabled Oryctolagus cuniculus. Biol. Rhythm Res., 47: 39-44.
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  31. Fazio, F., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, E. Giudice and G. Piccione, 2016. Erythrocyte osmotic fragility in response to a short road transport in cattle, horses and goats. J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Applic. Res., 12: 82-84.
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  32. Fazio, F., F. Arfuso, E. Giudice, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2016. Physiological differences between twin and single-born lambs and kids during the first month of life. Arch. Anim. Breed, 59: 201-207.
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  33. Carcangiu, V., C. Giannetto, S. Luridiana, M.C. Mura, F. Congiu, A. Parmiggiani and G. Piccione, 2016. Analysis of trough and peak of plasma melatonin circadian rhythm in ewes. Biol. Rhythm Res., 47: 389-394.
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  34. Bazzano, M., E. Giudice, F. Fazio, F. Arfuso, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2016. Serum protein electrophoresis profile during late pregnancy and early post partum period in mares. Anim. Sci. Papers Rep., 34: 53-60.
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  35. Bazzano, M., E. Giudice, C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, C. Scollo and G. Piccione, 2016. The peripartum period influenced the serum macromineral profile in mares. Archiv Fuer Tierzucht, 59: 65-70.
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  36. Assenza, A., S. Marafioti, F. Congiu, C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, D. Bruschetta and G. Piccione, 2016. Serum muscle-derived enzymes response during show jumping competition in horse. Vet. World, 9: 251-255.
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  37. Assenza, A., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, F. Tosto and G. Piccione, 2016. Iron profile in Thoroughbreds during a standard training program. Aust. Vet. J., 94: 60-63.
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  38. Arfuso, F., M. Rizzo, C. Giannetto, E. Giudice, F. Fazio and G. Piccione, 2016. Age-related changes of serum mitochondrial uncoupling 1, rumen and rectal temperature in goats. J. Thermal Biol., 59: 47-51.
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  39. Arfuso, F., E. Giudice, S. Di Pietro, M. Quartuccio, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2016. The dynamics of serum lipid and lipoprotein profiles in growing foals. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 40: 1-5.
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  40. Arfuso, F., C. Giannetto, M. Rizzo, F. Fazio, E. Giudice and G. Piccione, 2016. Serum levels of mitochondrial uncoupling protein 1, leptin and lipids during late pregnancy and the early postpartum period in mares. Theriogenology, 86: 1156-1164.
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  41. Arfuso, F., C. Giannetto, E. Giudice, F. Fazio and G. Piccione, 2016. Dynamic modulation of platelet aggregation, albumin and nonesterified fatty acids during physical exercise in thoroughbred horses. Res. Vet. Sci., 104: 86-91.
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  42. Quartuccio, M., F. Arfuso, C. Giannetto, E. Giudice, S. Di Pietro and G. Piccione, 2015. Serum total proteins and related electrophoretic fractions in growing foals. Arch. Anim. Breed., 58: 123-126.
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  43. Piccionet, G., T. Scopitterii, L. Perilloi, C. Giannettoi, G. Fortino and R. Laura, 2015. Agonists of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRHa) pellets implantation in Seriola dumerili (Risso, 1810) under water temperature variations. Cah. Biol. Mar., 56: 349-354.
  44. Piccione, G., M. Rizzo, F. Arfuso, C. Giannetto, S. Di Pietro, M. Bazzano and M. Quartuccio, 2015. Leukocyte modifications during the first month after foaling in mares and their newborn foals. Polish J. Vet. Sci., 18: 621-625.
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  45. Piccione, G., F. Arfuso, S. Marafioti, C. Giannetto, E. Giudice and F. Fazio, 2015. Different training schedules influence serum electrophoretic protein profile in the athletic horse. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 35: 856-859.
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  46. Passantino, A., C. Giannetto, L. Passantino and G. Piccione, 2015. Trotter welfare's protection: A legislative perspective. Vet. World, 8: 427-431.
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  47. Giannetto, C., M. Bazzano, S. Marafioti, C. Bertolucci and G. Piccione, 2015. Monitoring of total locomotor activity in mares during the prepartum and postpartum period. J. Vet. Behav., 10: 427-432.
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  48. Giannetto, C., F. Fazio, M. Panzera, D. Alberghina and G. Piccione, 2015. Comparison of rectal and vaginal temperature daily rhythm in dogs (Canis familiaris) under different photoperiod. Biol. Rhythm Res., 46: 113-119.
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  49. Giannetto, C., F. Fazio, D. Alberghina, M. Panzera and G. Piccione, 2015. Meal size and feeding management strategies influence the daily rhythm of total locomotor activity in horses (Equus caballus). Biol. Rhythm Res., 46: 537-543.
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  50. Giannetto, C., F. Fazio, D. Alberghina, A. Assenza, M. Panzera and G. Piccione, 2015. Different daily patterns of serum cortisol and locomotor activity rhythm in horses under natural photoperiod. J. Vet. Behav. Clin. Applic. Res., 10: 118-121.
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  51. Fazio, F., S. Casella, E. Giudice, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2015. Evaluation of secondary stress biomarkers during road transport in rabbit. Livestock Sci., 173: 106-110.
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  52. Fazio, F., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, E. Giudice and G. Piccione, 2015. Characterization of acute phase proteins and oxidative stress response to road transportation in the dog. Exp. Anim., 64: 19-24.
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  53. Carcangiu, V., C. Giannetto, S. Luridiana, F. Fazio, M.C. Mura, A. Parmeggiani and G. Piccione, 2015. Seasons induce changes in the daily rhythm of plasma melatonin in goats (Capra hircus). Anim. Biol., 65: 13-20.
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  54. Bazzano, M., M. Rizzo, F. Arfuso, C. Giannetto, F. Fazio and G. Piccione, 2015. Increase in erythrocyte osmotic resistance following polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) supplementation in show jumper horses. Livestock Sci., 181: 236-241.
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  55. Assenza, A., F. Congiu, C. Giannetto, F. Fazio and G. Piccione, 2015. Haematological response associated with repeated show jumping competition in horse. Acta Sci. Vet., Vol. 43. .
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  56. Alberghina, D., G. Piccione, C. Giannetto, M. Morgante and M. Gianesella, 2015. Sex of offspring influences metabolism during early transition period in dairy cows. Arch. Anim. Breed., 58: 73-77.
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  57. Alberghina, D., C. Giannetto, M. Rizzo, M. Panzera and G. Piccione, 2015. Plasma serotonin in horses: Comparison between two different management conditions. J. Biol. Res., 88: 125-126.
  58. Piccione, G., S. Marafioti, C. Giannetto, S. Di Pietro, M. Quartuccio and F. Fazio, 2014. Comparison of daily distribution of rest/activity in companion cats and dogs. Biol. Rhythm Res., 45: 615-623.
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  59. Piccione, G., S. Marafioti, C. Giannetto, M. Panzera and F. Fazio, 2014. Effect of dietary supplementation with omega 3 on clotting time, fibrinogen concentration and platelet aggregation in the athletic horse. Livest. Sci., 161: 109-113.
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  60. Piccione, G., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, M. Panzera, P. Pennisi and D. Alberghina, 2014. Influence of short-term storage on electrophoretic profile of bovine serum proteins. J. Applied Anim. Res., 42: 123-125.
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  61. Piccione, G., M. Bazzano, C. Giannetto, S. Marafioti and F. Fazio, 2014. Training-induced changes in clotting parameters of athletic horses. J. Vet. Sci., 15: 45-49.
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  62. Piccione, G., F. Arfuso, F. Fazio, M. Bazzano and C. Giannetto, 2014. Serum lipid modification related to exercise and polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in jumpers and thoroughbred horses. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 34: 1181-1187.
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  63. Giannetto, C., F. Fazio, A. Assenza, D. Alberghina, M. Panzera and G. Piccione, 2014. Parallelism of circadian rhythmicity of salivary and serum cortisol concentration in normal dogs. J. Applied Biomed., 12: 229-233.
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  64. Carcangiu, V., S. Luridiana, M.C. Mura, A. Parmeggiani, C. Giannetto, F. Congiu and G. Piccione, 2014. Melatonin circadian rhythm in three livestock species maintained in the same housed conditions. Biol. Rhythm Res., 45: 909-914.
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  65. Bazzano, M., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, S. Marafioti, E. Giudice and G. Piccione, 2014. Hemostatic profile during late pregnancy and early postpartum period in mares. Theriogenology, 81: 639-643.
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  66. Bazzano, M., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, M. Rizzo, E. Giudice and G. Piccione, 2014. Physiological adjustments of haematological profile during the last trimester of pregnancy and the early post partum period in mares. Anim. Reprod. Sci., 149: 199-203.
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  67. Bazzano, M., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, F. Arfuso, E. Giudice and G. Piccione, 2014. Metabolic profile of broodmares during late pregnancy and early post‐partum. Reprod. Domestic Anim., 49: 947-953.
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  68. Assenza, A., D. Bergero, F. Congiu, F. Tosto, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2014. Evaluation of serum electrolytes and blood lactate concentration during repeated maximal exercise in horse. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 34: 1175-1180.
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  69. Alberghina, D., M. Panzera, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2014. Developmental changes during the first year of life in plasma tryptophan concentration of the foal. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 34: 387-390.
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  70. Piccione, G., V. Messina, M. Bazzano, C. Giannetto and F. Fazio, 2013. Heart rate, net cost of transport and metabolic power in horse subjected to different physical exercises. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 33: 586-589.
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  71. Piccione, G., S. Marafioti, C. Giannetto, V. Messina, V. Monteverde, A. Guercio and E. Giudice, 2013. Role of bacterial disease on daily rhythm of some metabolic parameters in dairy cow. Comp. Clin. Pathol., 22: 277-281.
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  72. Piccione, G., S. Marafioti, C. Giannetto, M. Panzera and F. Fazio, 2013. Daily rhythm of total activity pattern in domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus) maintained in two different housing conditions. J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Applic. Res., 8: 189-194.
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  73. Piccione, G., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, M. Bazzano, E. Giudice and F. Fazio, 2013. Oxidative stress associated with road transportation in ewes. Small Rumin. Res., 112: 235-238.
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  74. Piccione, G., M. Bazzano, C. Giannetto, M. Panzera and F. Fazio, 2013. Evaluation of heart rate as marker of stress during road transport in horses. Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, Vol. 41. .
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  75. Piccione, G., F. Arfuso, C. Giannetto, C. Faggio and M. Panzera, 2013. Effect of housing conditions and owner's schedule on daily total locomotor activity in dogs (Canis familiaris). Biol. Rhythm Res., 44: 778-786.
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  76. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, S. Marafioti, M. Panzera, A. Assenza and F. Fazio, 2013. Influence of time of food administration on daily rhythm of total locomotor activity in ponies. J. Vet. Behav. Clin. Appl. Res., 8: 40-45.
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  77. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, C. Faggio, D. Alberghina and M. Panzera, 2013. Three-time feeding does not influence insulin daily rhythm in horses. Biol. Rhythm Res., 44: 421-426.
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  78. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, C. Bertolucci and R. Refinetti, 2013. Daily rhythmicity of circulating melatonin is not endogenously generated in the horse. Biol. Rhythm Res., 44: 143-149.
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  79. Giannetto, C., F. Fazio, D. Alberghina, M. Panzera and G. Piccione, 2013. Constant darkness disrupt daily rhythm of adrenocorticotrophin in horses. J. Applied Biomed., 11: 41-45.
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  80. Casella, S., C. Giannetto, E. Giudice, S. Marafioti, F. Fazio, A. Assenza and G. Piccione, 2013. ADP-induced platelet aggregation after addition of tramadol in vitro in fed and fasted horses plasma. Res. Vet. Sci., 94: 325-330.
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  81. Bazzano, M., G. Piccione, C. Giannetto, F. Tosto, S. Di Pietro and E. Giudice, 2013. Platelet rich plasma intralesional injection as bedside therapy for tendinitis in athletic horse. Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, Vol. 41. .
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  82. Assenza, A., F. Tosto, S. Casella, F. Fazio, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2013. Changes in blood coagulation induced by exercise training in young athletic horses. Res. Vet. Sci., 95: 1151-1154.
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  83. Alberghina, D., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, S. Marafioti and G. Piccione, 2013. Effect of storage time and temperature on the total protein concentration and electrophoretic fractions in equine serum. Can. J. Vet. Res., 77: 293-296.
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  84. Piccione, G., V. Messina, S. Marafioti, S. Casella, C. Giannetto and F. Fazio, 2012. Changes of some haematochemical parameters in dairy cows during late gestation, post partum, lactation and dry periods. Vet. Med. Zootech., 58: 59-64.
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  85. Piccione, G., V. Messina, I. Vazzana, S. Dara, C. Giannetto and A. Assenza, 2012. Seasonal variations of some serum electrolyte concentrations in sheep and goats. Comp. Clin. Pathol., 21: 911-915.
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  86. Piccione, G., V. Messina, D. Alberghina, C. Giannetto, S. Casella and A. Assenza, 2012. Seasonal variations in serum protein fractions of dairy cows during different physiological phases. Comp. Clin. Pathol., 21: 1439-1443.
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  87. Piccione, G., S. Marafioti, C. Giannetto, C. Faggio, M. Panzera and F. Fazio, 2012. The role of the light/dark cycle in the daily rhythm of serum proteins in Equus caballus. J. Applied Biomed., 10: 29-34.
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  88. Piccione, G., S. Casella, M. Panzera, C. Giannetto and F. Fazio, 2012. Effect of moderate treadmill exercise on some physiological parameters in untrained beagle dogs. Exp. Anim., 61: 511-515.
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  89. Piccione, G., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, E. Giudice and F. Fazio, 2012. Utility of acute phase proteins as biomarkers of transport stress in ewes. Small Rumin. Res., 107: 167-171.
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  90. Piccione, G., D. Alberghina, S. Marafioti, C. Giannetto, S. Casella, A. Assenza and F. Fazio, 2012. Electrophoretic serum protein fraction profile during the different physiological phases in Comisana ewes. Reprod. Domestic Anim., 47: 591-595.
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  91. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, S. Marafioti, C. Faggio, D. Alberghina and F. Fazio, 2012. Training‐induced modifications of circadian rhythmicity of peroxidative parameters in horses. J. Anim. Physiol. Anim. Nutr., 96: 978-984.
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  92. Giudice, E., C. Giannetto, V. Furco, A. Alongi and A. Torina, 2012. Anaplasma phagocytophilum seroprevalence in equids: A survey in Sicily (Italy). Parasitol. Res., 111: 951-955.
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  93. Giannetto, C., S. Casella, E. Giudice, S. Marafioti, F. Fazio and G. Piccione, 2012. Daily rhythms of acute phase proteins in cattle under different natural environmental conditions. Livest. Sci., 149: 195-200.
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  94. Giannetto, C., F. Fazio, I. Vazzana, M. Panzera and G. Piccione, 2012. Comparison of cortisol and rectal temperature circadian rhythms in horses: The role of light/dark cycle and constant darkness. Biol. Rhythm Res., 43: 681-687.
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  95. Fazio, F., V. Messina, S. Casella, C. Giannetto, S. Marafioti and G. Piccione, 2012. Eff ect of a simulate show jumping competition on the blood gas profi le of horses trained for show jumping. Turk. J. Vet. Anim. Sci., 36: 259-265.
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  96. Casella, S., F. Fazio, C. Giannetto, E. Giudice and G. Piccione, 2012. Influence of transportation on serum concentrations of acute phase proteins in horse. Res. Vet. Sci., 93: 914-917.
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  97. Casella, S., D. Alberghina, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2012. Responses to training and standardised exercise test in the athlete horse: Changes in blood gas profile. Comp. Clin. Pathol., 21: 611-614.
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  98. Piccione, G., V. Messina, C. Giannetto, S. Casella, A. Assenza and F. Fazio, 2011. Seasonal variations of the serum proteins in sheep and goats. Archiv Tierzucht, 54: 399-405.
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  99. Piccione, G., V. Messina, A. Sghembari, S. Casella, C. Giannetto and D. Alberghina, 2011. Pattern of serum protein fractions in dairy cows during different stages of gestation and lactation. J. Dairy Res., 78: 421-425.
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  100. Piccione, G., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, V. Messina, P.P. Niutta and E. Giudice, 2011. Effects of hydrocortisone on platelet aggregation in jumper horses. Veterinarski Arhiv, 81: 153-162.
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  101. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, S. Marafioti, S. Casella, F. Fazio and G. Caola, 2011. Daily rhythms of rectal temperature and total locomotor activity in trained and untrained horses. J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Applic. Res., 6: 115-120.
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  102. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, S. Marafioti, S. Casella, A. Assenza and F. Fazio, 2011. Effect of different farming management on daily total locomotor activity in sheep. J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Applic. Res., 6: 243-247.
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  103. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, S. Marafioti, S. Casella, A. Assenza and F. Fazio, 2011. Comparison of daily rhythm of rectal and auricular temperatures in horses kept under a natural photoperiod and constant darkness. J. Thermal Biol., 368: 245-249.
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  104. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, S. Marafiot, S. Casella and G. Caola, 2011. Comparison between circadian motor activity in pony and horse. Revista Chilena de Historia Natural, 84: 263-268.
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  105. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, S. Casella, S. Marafioti and V. Messina et al., 2011. Nycthemeral rhythms of total locomotor activity and oxidative markers in horse. J. Applied Biomed., 9: 43-48.
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  106. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio and E. Giudice, 2011. Accuracy of auricular temperature determination as body temperature index and its daily rhythmicity in healthy dog. Biol. Rhythm Res., 42: 437-443.
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  107. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio and C. Bertolucci, 2011. Daily variations of serum lipids in Ovis aries under different lighting and feeding conditions. J. Anim. Physiol. Anim. Nutr., 95: 603-608.
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  108. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, A. Schembari, M. Gianesella and M. Morgante, 2011. A comparison of daily total locomotor activity between the lactation and the dry period in dairy cattle. Res. Vet. Sci., 91: 289-293.
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  109. Piccione, G. and C. Giannetto, 2011. State of the art on daily rhythms of physiology and behaviour in horses. Biol. Rhythm Res., 42: 67-88.
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  110. Giudice, E., C. Giannetto, A. Torina and P.P. Niutta, 2011. Seroconversion for Anaplasma phagocytophilum in a mare with concomitant piroplasmosis. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 31: 185-187.
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  111. Giudice, E., C. Giannetto, A. Torina and M. Gianesella, 2011. Anaplasma phagocytophilum intragranulocytic morulae in aborting sheep: A herd case in Sicily. Transboundary Emerg. Dis., 58: 263-267.
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  112. Giannetto, C., F. Fazio, S. Casella, S. Marafioti, E. Giudice and G. Piccione, 2011. Acute phase protein response during road transportation and lairage at a slaughterhouse in feedlot beef cattle. J. Vet. Med. Sci., 73: 1531-1534.
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  113. Giannetto, C., F. Fazio, S. Casella, A. Assenza, S. Marafioti and G. Piccione, 2011. Comparison of daily rhythms of oxygen metabolites and serum barrier to oxidation in domestic animals. Cent. Eur. J. Biol., 6: 91-98.
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  114. Casella, S., E. Giudice, D. Alberghina, C. Giannetto, S. Marafioti and G. Piccione, 2011. Hydrocortisone inhibition of Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP)-induced platelet aggregation in horse. Comp. Clin. Pathol., 20: 327-331.
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  115. Casella, S., E. Giudice, C. Giannetto, S. Marafioti and G. Piccione, 2011. Effects of hydrocortisone and aminophylline on the aggregation of equine platelets in vitro. J. Vet. Sci., 12: 215-219.
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  116. Alberghina, D., C. Giannetto, I. Vazzana, V. Ferrantelli and G. Piccione, 2011. Reference intervals for total protein concentration, serum protein fractions, and albumin/globulin ratios in clinically healthy dairy cows. J. Vet. Diagnostic Invest., 23: 111-114.
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  117. Piccione, G., V. Messina, S. Casella, C. Giannetto and G. Caola, 2010. Blood lactate levels during exercise in athletic horses. Comp. Clin. Pathol., 19: 535-539.
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  118. Piccione, G., S. Casella, P. Pennisi, C. Giannetto, A. Costa and G. Caola, 2010. Monitoring of physiological and blood parameters during perinatal and neonatal period in calves. Arq. Bras. Med. Vet. Zootec., 62: 1-12.
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  119. Piccione, G., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, V. Messina, V. Monteverde, G. Caola and S. Guttadauro, 2010. Haematological and haematochemical responses to training and competition in standardbred horses. Comp. Clin. Pathol., 19: 95-101.
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  120. Piccione, G., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, A. Assenza and G. Caola, 2010. Effect of different storage conditions on platelet aggregation in horse. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 30: 371-375.
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  121. Piccione, G., S. Casella, C. Giannetto and E. Giudice, 2010. Effect of storage conditions on prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time and fibrinogen concentration on canine plasma samples. J. Vet. Sci., 11: 121-124.
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  122. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, S. Marafioti, S. Casella and G. Caola, 2010. The effect of photic entrainment and restricted feeding on food anticipatory activity in ovis aries. Small Ruminant Res., 94: 190-195.
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  123. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, P. Pennisi and G. Caola, 2010. Evaluation of total locomotor activity and oxidative markers daily rhythms in sheep. Biol. Rhythm Res., 41: 433-439.
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  124. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, A. Assenza and G. Caola, 2010. Influence of reproductive status on the daily rhythms of oxidative stress markers in Ovis aries. Cent. Eur. J. Biol., 5: 384-390.
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  125. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio and E. Giudice, 2010. Influence of different artificial lighting regimes on intraocular pressure circadian profile in dog (Canis familiaris). Exp. Anim., 59: 215-223.
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  126. Piccione, G., A. Assenza, S. Casella, C. Giannetto, F. Tosto and G. Caola, 2010. Modifications of platelet aggregation during treadmill section and obstacle course in athletic horse. Acta Vet. (Beograd), 60: 165-172.
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  127. Giudice, E., C. Giannetto, S. Casella and G. Piccione, 2010. The effect of aerobic exercise on intraocular pressure in horse. Acta Veterinaria Brno, 79: 409-413.
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  128. Giudice, E., C. Giannetto and M. Gianesella, 2010. Effect of desmopressin on immune-mediated haemorrhagic disorders due to canine monocytic ehrlichiosis: A preliminary study. J. Vet. Pharmacol. Ther., 33: 610-614.
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  129. Giannetto, C., S. Casella, G. Caola and G. Piccione, 2010. Photic and non-photic entrainment on daily rhythm of locomotor activity in goats. Anim. Sci. J., 81: 122-128.
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  130. Giannetto, C., S. Casella, F. Fazio, V. Messina and G. Piccione, 2010. Circadian variations in biochemical markers of bone metabolism in horse of different age. J. Applied Biomed., 8: 73-79.
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  131. Giannetto, C., F. Fazio, A. Assenza, G. Caola, P. Pennisi and G. Piccione, 2010. Circadian rhythms of redox states and total locomotor activity in dairy cattle. Czech J. Anim. Sci., 55: 183-189.
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  132. Casella, S., C. Giannetto, E. Giudice and G. Piccione, 2010. Effect of different workload and hydrocortisone in vitro on platelet aggregation in athletic horse. Polish J. Vet. Sci., 13: 501-506.
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  133. Caola, G., S. Casella, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2010. Daily locomotor activity in five domestic animals. Anim. Biol., 60: 15-24.
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  134. Alberghina, D., S. Casella, I. Vazzana, V. Ferrantelli, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2010. Analysis of serum proteins in clinically healthy goats (Capra hircus) using agarose gel electrophoresis. Vet. Clin. Pathol., 39: 317-321.
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  135. Alberghina, D., C. Giannetto, E.K. Visser and A.D. Ellis, 2010. Effect of diet on plasma tryptophan and serotonin in trained mares and geldings. Vet. Record, 166: 133-136.
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  136. Alberghina, D., C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2010. Peripheral serotoninergic response to physical exercise in athletic horses. J. Vet. Sci., 11: 285-289.
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  137. Piccione, G., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, V. Monteverde and V. Ferrantelli, 2009. Exercise-induced modifications on haematochemical and electrophoretic parameters during 1600 and 2000 meters trot races in standardbred horses. J. Applied Anim. Res., 35: 131-135.
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  138. Piccione, G., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, I. Vazzana, P.P. Niutta and E. Giudice, 2009. Influence of age on profile of serum proteins in the calf. Acta Vet. (Beograd), 59: 413-422.
  139. Piccione, G., G. Caola, C. Giannetto, F. Grasso, S.C. Runzo, A. Zumbo and P. Pennisi, 2009. Selected biochemical serum parameters in ewes during pregnancy, post-parturition, lactation and dry period. Anim. Sci. Pap. Rep., 27: 321-330.
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  140. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, S. Casella and G. Caola, 2009. Annual rhythms of some physiological parameters in Ovis aries and Capra hircus. Biol. Rhythm Res., 40: 455-464.
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  141. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, S. Casella and G. Caola, 2009. A comparison of daily rhythm of creatinine and creatine kinase in the sedentary and athlete horse. J. Equine Vet. Sci., 29: 575-580.
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  142. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, A. Assenza and G. Caola, 2009. Daily rhythm of tear production in normal dog maintained under different Light/Dark cycles. Res. Vet. Sci., 86: 521-524.
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  143. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, A. Assenza, S. Casella and G. Caola, 2009. Influence of time of day on body temperature, heart rate, arterial pressure and other biological variables in horses during incremental exercise. Chronobiol. Int., 26: 47-60.
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  144. Giudice, E., C. Giannetto, S. Casella, G. Arcuri and G. Piccione, 2009. Effect of desmopressin on hemochromocytometric and clotting parameters in healthy blood donor dogs. J. Applied Biomed., 7: 137-142.
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  145. Giudice, E., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio and G. Piccione, 2009. Daily rhythm of creatinine in dog: Clinical and diagnostic significance. Biol. Rhythm Res., 40: 181-187.
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  146. Giannetto, C., G. Piccione and E. Giudice, 2009. Daytime profile of the intraocular pressure and tear production in normal dog. Vet. Ophthalmol., 12: 302-305.
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  147. Giannetto, C., A. Assenza, F. Fazio, S. Casella and G. Piccione, 2009. Circadian intraocular pressure and tear production profile in horse. Archivio Veterinario Italiano, 60: 47-52.
  148. Giannetto, C. and G. Piccione, 2009. Daily rhythm of 25 physiological variables in bos taurus maintained under natural conditions. J. Appl. Biomed., 7: 55-55.
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  149. Fazio, F., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, G. Caola and G. Piccione, 2009. Serum homocysteine and oxidative stress evaluation during exercise in horse. Polish J. Vet. Sci., 12: 169-174.
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  150. Casella, S., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, E. Giudice and G. Piccione, 2009. Assessment of prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time and fibrinogen concentration on equine plasma samples following different storage conditions. J. Vet. Diagn. Invest., 21: 674-678.
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  151. Casella, S., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, A. Assenza and G. Piccione, 2009. Nictemeral profile of platelet aggregation and clotting parameters in horses during training. Bull. Vet. Inst. Pulawy, 53: 801-806.
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  152. Piccione, G., S. Casella, V. Monteverde, C. Giannetto and G. Caola, 2008. Haematological modifications during official 1600 and 2000 meters trot races in Standardbred horses. Acta Vet., 58: 325-332.
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  153. Piccione, G., I. Vazzana, C. Giannetto, M. Gianesella and V. Ferrantelli, 2008. Modification of some haematological and haematochemical parameters in horse during long distance rides. Res. J. Vet. Sci., 1: 37-43.
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  154. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, S. Casella and G. Caola, 2008. Seasonal change of daily motor activity rhythms in Capra hircus. Can. J. Anim. Sci., 88: 351-355.
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  155. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, S. Casella and G. Caola, 2008. Circadian activity rhythm in sheep and goats housed in stable conditions. Folia Biol., 56: 133-137.
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  156. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio and E. Giudice, 2008. Daily rhythm of tear production in normal horse. Vet. Ophthalmol., 11: 57-60.
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  157. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio and E. Giudice, 2008. Daily rhythm of serum lipase and α-amylase activity in fed and fasted dogs. J. Vet. Diagn. Invest., 20: 795-799.
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  158. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, A. Assenza, F. Fazio and G. Caola, 2008. Locomotor activity and serum tryptophan and serotonin in goats: Daily rhythm. J. Applied Biomed., 6: 47-53.
  159. Piccione, G., C. Bertolucci, C. Giannetto and E. Giudice, 2008. Clotting profiles in newborn Maltese kids during the first week of life. J. Vet. Diagn. Invest., 20: 114-118.
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  160. Piccione, G., A. Costa, C. Giannetto and G. Caola, 2008. Daily rhythms of activity in horses housed in different stabling conditions. Biol. Rhythm Res., 39: 79-84.
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  161. Piccione, G., A. Assenza, F. Fazio, C. Giannetto and G. Caola, 2008. Chronobiologic blood pressure assessment: Maturation of the daily rhythm in newborn foals. Biol. Res., 41: 51-57.
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  162. Pennisi, P., A. Assenza, C. Giannetto, G. Caola and G. Piccione, 2008. Amino acids profile in goats: Daily rhythm. Archivio Veterinario Italiano, 59: 1-5.
  163. Morgante, M., C. Stelletta, M. Gianesella, C. Cannizzo, A. Sfefani, C. Giannetto and G. Piccione, 2008. Influence of lamb presence on daily rhythm in lactating ewes. Acta Agric. Scand. Sec. A: Anim. Sci., 58: 84-92.
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  164. Giudice, E., S. Galia and C. Giannetto, 2008. Electro-acupuncture in the dog: Diagnostic evaluation points. J. Applied Biomed., 6: 147-152.
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  165. Bertolucci, C., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio and G. Piccione, 2008. Seasonal variations in daily rhythms of activity in athletic horses. Animal, 2: 1055-1060.
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  166. Piccione, G., S. Casella, C. Giannetto, F. Fazio and G. Caola, 2007. Effects of short time fed deprivation on some blood electrolytes in horses. Folia Vet., 51: 137-141.
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  167. Piccione, G., M. Borruso, F. Fazio, C. Giannetto and G. Caola, 2007. Physiological parameters in lambs during the first 30 days postpartum. Small Ruminant Res., 72: 57-60.
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  168. Piccione, G., M. Borruso, C. Giannetto, M. Morgante and E. Giudice, 2007. Assessment of oxidative stress in dry and lactating cows. Acta Agric. Scand. Sec. A Anim. Sci., 57: 101-104.
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  169. Piccione, G., F. Fazio, C. Giannetto, A. Assenza and G. Caola, 2007. Oxidative stress in thoroughbreds during official 1800-metre races. Veterinarski Arhiv, 77: 219-227.
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  170. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, F. Fazio, S. Di Mauro and G. Caola, 2007. Haematological response to different workload in jumper horses. Bulg J. Vet. Med., 10: 21-28.
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  171. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, A. Costa, F. Fazio and G. Caola, 2007. Effects of high intensity exercise on serum electrolytes and protein in Thoroughbred horses. Magyar Allatorvosok Lapja, 129: 208-213.
  172. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, A. Costa and G. Caola, 2007. Daily rhythms of total activity in rabbits during different light/dark schedules. Trends Applied Sci. Res., 2: 360-364.
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  173. Piccione, G., C. Giannetto, A. Assenza, F. Fazio and G. Caola, 2007. Serum electrolyte and protein modification during different workload in jumper horse. Comp. Clin. Pathol., 16: 103-107.
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  174. Cabezas, O.I., C. Giannetto, A. Islas, V. Merino, M. Morgante and G. Piccione, 2007. Profile of some haematochemical parameters in alpaca housed at three different altitudes. Asian J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 2: 146-151.
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  175. Cabezas, O.I., C. Giannetto, A. Islas, V. Merino, M. Gianesella, M. Morgante and G. Piccione, 2007. Seasonal variation of serum urea concentration in alpacas (Lama pacos) housed at three different altitudes. Archivio Veterinario Italiano, 58: 21-27.