Dr. Panagiotis D. Tassis

Lecturer
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

My URL
https://livedna.org/30.15994

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Animal Health
Veterinary Medicine
Animal Husbandry
Animal Feeding

Selected Publications

  1. Tassis, P.D., I. Tsakmakidis, V.G. Papatsiros, D. Koulialis, T. Nell, G. Brellou and E.D. Tzika, 2017. A randomized controlled study on the efficacy of a novel combination vaccine against enzootic pneumonia (Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae) and porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2) in the presence of strong maternally derived PCV2 immunity in pigs. BMC Vet. Res., Vol. 13. 10.1186/s12917-017-1014-7.
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  2. Papatsiros, V.G., L.V. Athanasiou, D. Stougiou, E. Papadopoulos and G.G. Maragkakis et al., 2016. Cross-sectional serosurvey and risk factors associated with the presence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in pigs in Greece. Vector-Borne Zoonotic Dis., 16: 48-53.
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  3. Karageorgiou, M.A., G. Tsousis, C.M Boscos, E.D Tzika, P.D Tassis and I.A. Tsakmakidis, 2016. A comparative study of boar semen extenders with different proposed preservation times and their effect on semen quality and fertility. Acta Vet. Brno, 85: 23-31.

  4. Alakomi, H.L., A. Hohl, D.H. Tomic, M. Thomas and G. Bruggeman et al., 2016. Antimicrobial resistance and residues in the EU: Current situation and possible countermeasures, emphasis on Campylobacter and Salmonella. Qual. Assurance Saf. Crops Foods, 8: 399-413.
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  5. Tzika, E.D., P.D. Tassis, D. Koulialis, V.G. Papatsiros, T. Nell, G. Brellou and I. Tsakmakidis, 2015. Field efficacy study of a novel ready-to-use vaccine against mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and porcine circovirus type 2 in a Greek farm. Porcine Health Manage., Vol. 1. 10.1186/s40813-015-0006-x.
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  6. Papatsiros, V., D. Psalla, D. Papaioannou, P. Tassis, E. Tzika and N. Papaioannou, 2015. Pathological evaluation of reproductive system of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus-vaccinated and nonvaccinated anestrus sows and gilts. Viral Immunol., 28: 229-235.
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  7. Kantas, D., V.G. Papatsiros, P.D. Tassis, L.V. Athanasiou and E.D. Tzika, 2015. The effect of a natural feed additive (Macleaya cordata), containing sanguinarine, on the performance and health status of weaning pigs. Anim. Sci. J., 86: 92-98.
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  8. Kantas, D., V.G. Papatsiros, P.D. Tassis, I. Giavasis, P. Bouki and E.D. Tzika, 2015. A feed additive containing Bacillus toyonensis (Toyocerin®) protects against enteric pathogens in postweaning piglets. J. Applied Microbiol., 118: 727-738.
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  9. Kantas, D., V. Papatsiros, P. Tassis, E. Tzika, M.C. Pearce and S. Wilson, 2014. Effects of early vaccination with a gonadotropin releasing factor analog-diphtheria toxoid conjugate on boar taint and growth performance of male pigs. J. Anim. Sci., 92: 2251-2258.
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  10. Tzika, E.D. , P. Tassis, V. Papatsiros and I.A. Tsakmakidis, 2012. Update on syndromes and clinical problems associated with porcine circovirus type 2 infection (a review). Serbian J. Agric. Sci., 21: 126-137.

  11. Tassis, P.D., V.G. Papatsiros, T. Nell, D. Maes, C. Alexopoulos, S.C. Kyriakis and E.D. Tzika, 2012. Clinical evaluation of intradermal vaccination against porcine enzootic pneumonia (Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae). Vet. Record, 170: 261-261.
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  12. Streit, E., G. Schatzmayr, P. Tassis, E. Tzika and D. Marin et al., 2012. Current situation of mycotoxin contamination and co-occurrence in animal feed-focus on Europe. Toxins, 4: 788-809.
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  13. Papatsiros, V.G., P.D. Tassis, G. Christodoulopoulos, S. Boutsini, G. Tsirigotakis and E.D. Tzika, 2012. Health and production of Greek organic pig farming: Current situation and perspectives. J. Hellenic Vet. Med. Soc., 63: 37-44.

  14. Papatsiros, V., L. Athanasiou, A. Tzivara, G. Christodoulopoulos, G. Maragkakis, E. Tzika and P. Tassis, 2012. Rectal prolapse in pregnant sows due to stall housing. Open Access Scient. Rep., Vol. 1. .
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  15. Papatsiros, V.G., E.D. Tzika, P.D. Tassis, D. Kantas, L.C. Filippopoulos and D.S. Papaioannou, 2011. Greek experience of the use of phytogenic feed additives in organic pig farming. J. Cell Anim. Biol., 5: 320-323.
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  16. Papatsiros, V., P. Tassis, E. Tzika, D. Papaioannou, E. Petridou, C. Alexopoulos and S. Kyriakis, 2011. Effect of benzoic acid and combination of benzoic acid with a probiotic containing Bacillus cereus var. toyoi in weaned pig nutrition. Polish J. Vet. Sci., 14: 117-125.
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  17. Papatsiros, V.G., E.D. Tzika, D.S. Papaioannou, S.C. Kyriakis P.D. Tassis and C.S. Kyriakis, 2009. Effect of Origanum vulgaris and Allium sativum extracts for the control of proliferative enteropathy in weaning pigs. Polish J. Vet. Sci., 12: 407-414.
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  18. Kyriakis, S.C., C. Alexopoulos, Ρ.D. Tassis, Ε.D. Tzika, S.Κ. Kritas and A.R. Burriel, 2006. Future directions in the European union for veterinary education as related to food-producing animals, with special reference to Greece. J. Vet. Med. Educ., 31: 216-221.
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  19. Alexopoulos, C., P.D. Tassis, C.S. Kyriakis, E.D. Tzika, V. Papatsiros and S.C. Kyriakis, 2006. First experience on the effect of in‐feed lincomycin for the control of proliferative enteropathy in growing pigs. J. Vet. Med. Ser. A, 53: 157-162.
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  20. Tassis, P.D., C. Alexopoulos, S.K. Kritas, E.D. Tzika, K. Saoulidis and S.C. Kyriakis, 2005. Mycotoxicosis of swine. metabolism and toxicokinetics of their causative mycotoxins. J. Hellenic Vet. Med. Soc., 56: 325-338.

  21. Tassis, P.D., C. Alexopoulos, S.K. Kritas, E.D. Tzika, K. Saoulidis and S.C. Kyriakis, 2005. Metabolism, toxicokinetics and clinical effects of important mycotoxins in pigs. Pig News Inform., 26: 103N-114N.

  22. Tassis, P.D., E.D. Tzika, C. Alexopoulos, C.S. Kyriakis, A.G. Lymperopoulos and S.C. Kyriakis, 2003. Problems and prospectives of the Greek pig industry in the European Union of 25 member countries. J. Hellenic Vet. Med. Soc., 54: 253-260.

  23. Kyriakis, S.C., C. Alexopoulos, P.D. Tassis, E.D. Tzika, S.K. Kritas, C.S. Kyriakis and A.G. Lymperopoulos, 2003. On farm veterinary management-biosecurity measures for the production of high hygienic quality pork meat. J. Hellenic Vet. Med. Soc., 54: 261-270.
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