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1 Università degli Studi di Sassari Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria XXII International Congress of Mediterranean Federation for Health and Production of Ruminants Sassari, June 17 th -20 th, 2015 FINAL SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

2 Congress venues The opening ceremony of the XXII International Congress FEMESPRUM will take place at the Aula Magna of the University of Sassari, Piazza Università 12, first floor. The morning session (08:00 to 13:00) of June 18 will be held at the Didactic Complex (Aula Magna), via Vienna 2 The afternoon sessions of 18 and those of 19 June will take place at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Aula G. Manunta, Via Vienna 2.

3 Wednesday, June Registration of participants Opening Ceremony Official welcome Greetings of the Authorities: Rector of the University of Sassari Mayor of the city of Sassari Director of the Department of Veterinary Medicine President of the International Committee of FEMESPRUM President of the Organizing Committee of the XXII International Congress FEMESPRUM Genetics and the history of ruminants in the Mediterranean area (Prof. P. Ajmone-Marsan, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza) Welcome Cocktail Thursday, June Placement of posters and registration of participants Valorisation and conservation of animal biodiversity and production of the Mediterranean areas Chairs: Dr. M.C. Mura, Dr. F. Berlinguer The breeding of ruminants in Sardinia (Dr. M. Contu Direttore Associazione Regionale Allevatori della Sardegna) New technologies for genetic management and valorisation of local breeds (Dr. A. Carta Agenzia Regionale per la Ricerca, Italia) Cryo-Banking: challenge for biodiversity conservation in small ruminants in the Mediterranean (Prof. S. Naitana, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Sassari, Italia Exploitation of animal production of the Mediterranean: experiences and results in Sicily (Dr. L. Scatassa, Istituto Zooprofilatico Sperimentale della Sicilia) Discussion Coffee Break Reproduction and animal production: animal farming and health issues in the sheep and goat breeding (MSD- Italia) Chair: Prof. V. Carcangiu Reproductive efficiency of sheep and goat breeding: state of the art (Dr. G. Argiolas - Veterinario ARA Sardegna) Reproductive system: diagnosis and control strategies of the major pathogens (Dr. G. Filippini - Dirigente Veterinario area diagnostica IZSUM) Planning of reproduction in small ruminants (Dr. P. Antenucci - MSD - Animal Health) Discussion Sheep milk quality: integrated approach for better optimization of the productions (Zoetis) Chairs: Dr. A. Ruiu, Dr. V. Salamina Udder health in dairy sheep: Information to help producers and their veterinarians keep dairy sheep producing quality milk (Prof. Paula I. Menzies, Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary

4 College, Guelph, Ontario, Mechanical milking in sheep between technology and welfare (Prof. A. Pazzona, Dipartimento di Agraria, Sassari) Health management of mammary gland in small ruminants: prevention and control (Dr. A. Cannas, Istituto Zooprofilatico Sperimentale della Sardegna) Discussion Lunch Oral Communication Production systems: Management and health Chairs: Prof. G. Leoni, Dr. B. Fatur Natural and assisted reproductive management in country field: experience in Uruguay O. Bellenda Private Consultant, Uruguay Preliminary study on the residual effect of part-time grazing in dairy ewes submitted to ram effect and flushing with lupin C. Porcu, M. Dattena, M. Gallus, F. Berlinguer, S. Naitana, G. Molle Preliminary results on reproduction performances in Sarda dairy sheep supplemented with cooked molasses licking block supplementation M. Dattena, C. Porcu, A. Rodriguez, M. Gallus, G. Bomboi, G. Molle, A. Cabiddu Agris,Bonassai S.S. Sassari, Italy Factors Affecting Reproductive and Productive Traits in Karadi ewes H.N. Hermiz, M.S.Kassim, R.A.S. Oramari, L.T. Mohammed University of Salahaddin, Iraq Alternatives approach to the early treatment of ovine pregnancy toxaemia L.G. Cal-Pereyra, M.J. Martín, A. Benech, M.P. Alonso, J.R. González-Montaña University of León. Spain Theranekron treatment on the cows with retained fetal membranes H. Hamali, H. Fatehi, R. Asadpour University of Tabriz-Iran Forced apnoea in sheep: easy alternative method for serial urine collection in research protocols. A. Benech, L.G. Cal-Pereyra, S. Da Silva, J. Acosta-Dibarrat, C.C. Pérez, M.P. Alonso, J.R. González-Montaña University of León, Spain Coffe Break Oral Communication Animal nutrition and health Chairs Prof. G. Moniello, Prof. J. Sotillo Voluntary feed intake and digestibility of indigenous Emirates goats fed Cenchrus ciliaris cv. Laredo, Panicum maximum cv. Guinea, or Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) A. Aljuboori; S. Abdu Al-Shorepy; A. Mohamed; Z. B. Alkatheeri, A. El Awad Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, United Arab Emirates Plant poisoning of goats in Mongolia: a possible indicator of the global warming related ecosystem changes in the world and potential risk for food safety A. Shimada, A. Adilbish Azabu University, Sagamihara, Japan Evaluation of venous blood analysis in milk fed calves at different period of livestock cycle S. Giambelluca, A. Sadocco, E. Fiore, L. Armato, E. Giudice, M. Morgante University of Padua, Italy Application of a Herd Health Management Program in a dairy farm: preliminary results N. Spissu, D. Musina, G.M. Calaminici, C. Marongiu, F. Fiore Dinner

5 Friday, June 19 Emerging and remerging diseases in the Mediterranean Basin: new approaches to diagnosis and control Chairs: Prof. V. Cuteri, Dr. A. Varcasia, Schmallenberg virus in Sardinia: the state-of-the-art two years after the epidemic episode (Dott. C. Ligios Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sardegna, Italia) The CREMOPAR and new strategies for the parasite control in ruminants of the Mediterranean area (Prof. G. Cringoli, Dr A. Bosco, Centro Regionale per il Monitoraggio delle Parassitosi, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Italia) Foot and mouth disease: re-emerging diseases in the Mediterranean area (Prof. Süleyman Kozat, Faculty of Veterinary, Yuzuncu Yil University, Zeve Campus, Van, Turkey) New technologies applied to the diagnosis of parasitic diseases (Prof. P. Diez Baños, Veterinary Faculty, Santiago de Compostela, Spain) Discussion Coffee Break Oral Communication Emerging and reemerging disease in the Mediterranean Basin Chairs: Dr. C. Ligios, Prof. S. Pirino Foot and mouth disease recognition and ageing of lesion J. Staric University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Bovine Pestivirus: an underestimated problematic in central Italy S. Preziuso, M. Moriconi, A.R. Attili, A. Cantalamessa, S. Bianchini,.C. Corradini, V. Ngu Ngwa, V. Cuteri University of Camerino, Italy Virological and immunohistochemical detection of Bluetongue virus serotype-1 in the genital apparatus of affected Sarda rams G. Meloni, G. Puggioni, C.E. Pilo, R. Scivoli, D. Pintus, A.M. Rocchigiani, D. Manunta, E. Melzi, G. Savini, M. Palmarini, M. Dattena, A. Oggiano, C. Ligios Istituto Zooprofilatico Sperimentale della Sardegna, Sassari, Italy Experimental infection of Sarda breed sheep with Maedi-Visna virus by intratracheal and intravenous exposure D. Pintus, R. Scivoli, C. Ligios, A.P. Murtino, G. Pala, N. Ponti, G. Piazza, M.G. Cancedda, G. Puggioni Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sardegna, Sassari, Italy Immunohistologic Diagnosis of Pseudorabies (Aujeszky s disease) in A Cow S. Yildirim, C. Özkan, Z. Yener, M. Cetin, S. Kozat University of Yuzuncu - Turkey Ovis aries Papillomavirus type 3 (OaPV-3) in sheep squamous cell carcinoma: biomolecular analysis and histological features V. Vitiello, M. Agus, A.G. Anfossi, T. Cubeddu, A. Alberti, E. Antuofermo, G.P. Burrai, S. Rocca, S. Pirino Preliminary studies on paratuberculosis (PTB) in sheep and goat in Southern Italy: I. Prevalence of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis infection in Apulia. D. Scaltrito, A. Battista, R. Sardaro, N. Dibenedetto, F. Petazzi University of Bari, Italy Preliminary studies on paratuberculosis (PTB) in sheep and goat in Southern Italy: II. Prevalence of Mycobacterium Avium subspec. Paratuberculosis infection in Sicily. M. Fiasconaro, B. Amato, G. Chiarenza, A. Stancanelli, F..Salina, G.Guarneri, A. Currò, S. Mignacca, V. Di Marco Lo Presti Preliminary studies on paratuberculosis (PTB) in sheep and goat in Southern

6 Italy: III. Biological and management risk factors associated with MAP infection in Apulian flocks. R. Sardaro, A. Conte, A. Miccolis, L. Casoli, D. Scaltrito, F. Petazzi University of Bari, Italy Preliminary studies on paratuberculosis (PTB) in sheep and goat in Southern Italy: IV. Risk factors associated to PTB in Sicilian flocks in (Italy) V. Di Marco Lo Presti, B. Amato, A. Isgrò, A. Lena, S. Antoci, L. Spuria, G. Savì, G. Niosi, S.A. Mignacca, M. Fiasconaro Preliminary studies on paratuberculosis (PTB) in sheep and goat in Southern Italy: V. Comparison of the serum prevalence of paratuberculosis infection in Apulian and Sicilian farms M. Fiasconaro, B. Amato, A. Isgrò, F. Mandanici, E. Rappazzo, D. Scaltrito, A. Battista, S. Agnello, V. Di Marco Lo Presti, F. Petazzi Paratuberculosis in Slovenia a serious threat to dairy industry J. Starič, J. Ježek, M. Pate, T. Pirš, M. Ocepek University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Lunch Oral Communication Disease indicators Chairs: Prof. E. Sanna Passino, Dr. G.R. Loria Histopathological and biomolecular evaluations in cattle Tuberculin skin test positive slaughtered according to the eradication program A. Giagu, V. Vitiello, M.Sanna, E. Antuofermo, G.P. Burrai, S. Pirino, T. Cubeddu, S. Rocca Leptospirosis: a serological survey in small ruminants from Sardinia (Italy) M.N. Ponti, B. Palmas, M. Noworol, A. Falchi, A. Pintore, G. Addis, I. Piredda The prevalence of ruminant brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis in a pilot area in Morocco H. Yahyaoui Azami, M. J. Ducrotoy, M. Bouslikhane, J. Hattendorf, M. Thrusfield, R. Conde Alvarez, I. Moriyon, S. Welburn Agronomic and Veterinary Institute Hassan II-Rabat-Maroc Change of Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) and Schirmer Test (STT) in sheep naturally affected with Brucella spp M. Timpanaro, M. Pugliese, M. Foti, M. Ragusa, P.P. Niutta, A. Pugliese University of Messina, Italy Ocular field surgery in ruminants M. Ali Magda, M. A. Sadam, A. Ibrahim University of Assiut, Egypt Toe tumor in Arabian camels (Camelus dromedariaus): implementing a database for hematology and serum biochemistry M. Baker, I. Al-Sultan, S. Jasn, A. Abd Rahman, A. Al-Juboori, M.J. Tabbaa, S. Al-Salam Abu-Dhabi Food Control Authority, UAE Oesophageal groove in sheep: control using vasopressin. J. R. González-Montaña, M.J. Martín, A. Benech, M. Alonso, A.J. Alonso, I. Diez, L.G. Cal-Pereyra University of León, Spain Multiple anomaly case in a calf S. Yildirim, A. Karasu, C, Özkan, M. Ozbek, Y. Gul University of Yuzuncu Yil, TURKEY Oral Communication Parasite disease Chairs: Prof. G. Giannetto, Prof. F. Vega Antiparasitic Management in country field: recent experiences in Uruguay O. Bellenda, A. E. Nari Private Consultants, Uruguay Prevalence and dynamics of Oestrus ovis (Diptera: Oestridae) infection in sheep in Sicily (southern Italy) G. Gaglio, E. Brianti, M.C. Ferrara, L. Falsone, E. Napoli, S. Giannetto University of Messina, Italy

7 16.10 Effect of climate on bovine hypodermosis in Algeria K. Saidani, C. López-Sández, P. Díaz, P. Morrondo, P. Diez-Baños, A. Benakhla, R. Panadero-Fontán University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain Infection by Sarcocystis in roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) from Spain A. Pérez, P. Díaz, A. Prieto, R. Panadero, C. López, G. Fernández, G. Pajares, P. Díez- Baños, P. Morrondo, University of Santiago Compostela, Lugo, Spain Infections by Cryptosporidium spp in post-weaned and adult small ruminants P. Díaz, E. Navarro, A. Prieto, A. Pérez, R. Panadero, C. López, G. Fernández, P. Díez- Baños, P. Morrondo University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain Prevalence of Anaplasmosis and Schmallenberg disease in roe deer from Spain J.M. Díaz, A. Prieto, E. Cabanelas, A. Pérez, P. Díaz, R. Panadero, G. Pajares, P. Morrondo, G. Fernández University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain Antibody prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in Spanish roe deer P. Morrondo, J.M. Díaz, A. Prieto, A. Pérez, R. Panadero, P. Díaz, G. Fernández, G. Pajares, P. Díez-Baños University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain Mini-FLOTAC: a new, accurate and precise technique for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal nematodes in sheep A. Bosco, L. Rinaldi, O.F. Godber, C.J. Phythian, A. Amadesi, D. Ianniello, G. Coles, G. Cringoli University of Naples, Italy Poster session Animal Production Chairs:Prof. P.P. Bini, Dr. S. Luridiana P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 Relationship between Posidonia Oceanica intake in Murciano Granadina breed and its effect on fresh cheese J. Sotillo, C. Gutiérrez, J.Hernández, C. Castillo, A. Abuelo, J.L. Benedito, A. Ruiz Mantecón, B. López, M.D. Ruiz, V. García University of Murcia, Spain Influence of feeding Murciano-Granadina goats with Posidonia oceánica banquettes in milk J. Sotillo, C. Gutiérrez, A.M. Montes, J. Hernández, C. Castillo, A. Abuelo, A. Ruiz Mantecón, B. López, M.D. Ruiz. V. García University of Murcia, Spain Are fecundity genes polymorphisms related to the antral follicle phenotype in prepubertal Sarda sheep ovaries? V. Satta, D. Piras, M.G Doro, S. Succu, M.E. Manca, F. Berlinguer, S. Naitana, G.G. Leoni Relationship between plasma testosterone concentration in peripheral blood of the mother and sex determination of the fetus J. Tejero, B. Alegre, C. Gómez, J.R. González-Montaña, M.E. Alonso, J.C. Domínguez University of León, Spain. Seasonal variations of blood antioxidant capacity and spermatozoa fertilizing potential in Sarda breed buck S. Chelucci, V. Pasciu, S. Succu, F. Berlinguer, G.G. Leoni, V. Satta, C. Porcu, M.E. Manca, S. Naitana. Expression of P2X purinergic receptors in sheep S. Muzzachi, A. Capogna, L. Guerra, E. Pieragostini, E. Ciani University of Bari, Italy A conservation action alan for the Altamurana sheep breed A. Capogna, Angela Cassone, S. Deramo, P. Di Renzo, E. Pieragostini University of Bari, Italy Correlations between the volume of the corpus luteum and plasma concentration of progesterone in the estrous cycle of the cow B. Alegre, J. Tejero, C. Gómez, M.E. Alonso, J.R. González-Montaña, J.C. Domínguez University of León, Spain Pattern of serum protein fractions in goats and ewes during different

8 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 physiological stages F. Arfuso, C. Giannetto, M. Rizzo, E. Zanghì, M. Gianesella, F. Fazio, G. Piccione University of Messina, Italy. Daily rhythm of total activity/rest pattern in goat and sheep M. Rizzo, F. Arfuso, S. Marafioti, C. Saoca, F. Congiu, E. Fiore, G. Piccione University of Messina, Italy Impact of a starch-rich maternal diet in pregnant ewes on body and testicular development in male offspring M. Ledda, A. Ledda, S. Pau, S. Ledda, A. Cannas, A.S. Atzori, F. Mossa Evaluation of blood chemistry and haemocytometric parameters in milk fed veal calves A. Sadocco, S. Giambelluca, E. Fiore, I. Vazzana, T. Orefice, E. Giudice, S. Dara, M. Morgante University of Padua, Italy The technology of organic additive Fator P replaces the use of growth promoters in cattle feedlot diet with 90% of concentrate L. Bertelli Fernandes, A. Pastori D Aurea, L. de Freitas Fernandes University of Sao Paulo, Brazil SREBP-1 gene polymorphisms in dairy and meat sheep C. Daga, B. Fatur, G. Cosso, F. Farci, V. Di Stefano, F. Zidda, M.C. Mura, S. Luridiana, V. Carcangiu Investigation of polymorphisms in KiSS-1 and GPR54 genes in dairy and meat sheep V. Di Stefano, F. Farci, F. Zidda, C. Daga, B. Fatur, M.C. Mura, S. Luridiana, P.P. Bini, V. Carcangiu Reproductive response at melatonin treatment in three different period in Sarda sheep breed F. Farci, V. Di Stefano, F. Zidda, C. Daga, S. Luridiana, M.C. Mura, P.P. Bini, V. Carcangiu Influence of polymorphisms of MTNR1A gene on the reproductive response at the male effect in different period of the year in Sarda sheep breed F. Zidda, F. Farci, V. Di Stefano, C. Daga, P.P. Bini, M.C. Mura, S. Luridiana, V. Carcangiu Polymorphism detection on fecundity genes in Sarda breed sheep S. Luridiana, M.C. Mura, C. Daga, V. Di Stefano, F. Farci, F. Zidda, P.P. Bini, V. Carcangiu Adaptation of Mediterranean local cattle breeds to climate changes: a preliminary study on genome-wide diversity S. Casu, R. Ciampolini, S. Mastrangelo, L. Flori, K. Moazami-Goudarzi, T. Sechi, F. Casabianca, A. Lauvie, M. Gautier, A. Carta, B. Portolano, D. Laloë AGRIS-Sardegna Sassari - Italy Factors of variation of cattle raw milk quality in the north-center area of Algeria S. Adjlane-Kaouche, R. Benhacine, F. Ghozlane, A. Mati University of Boumerdes, Algery Outcome and milk yield following a 2 step laparoscopic correction of left abomasal displacement in lactating dairy cattle N. Spissu, D. Musina, C. Marongiu, G.M. Calaminici, F. Fiore Evaluation of homeopathic treatment during lactation in Sarda sheep with subclinical mastitis: preliminary results D. Musina, N. Spissu, A. Lorrai, G.M. Calaminici, F. Fiore P23 Lait de chamelle : composition et vertus thérapeutiques M. Methnani, M.H. Jemli, A. Rouabeh, F. Kechrid Union Générale des Médecins Vétérinaires de Tunisie Poster session Pathology Chair: Prof. Magda Ali, Prof. J.R. Gonzales

9 P24 P25 P26 P27 P28 P29 P30 P31 P32 P33 P34 P35 P36 P37 P38 Trace element levels in Kıvırcık sheep suffering from alopecia A. Kayar, F. Ateş Alkan, A. Bayrakal, Y. Abbak, M.E. Or, Ü.B. Barutçu University of Istambul, Turkey Caprine arthritis encephalitis keeps spreading in sardinian goat herds E. Bandino, M. Mulas, B. Tanda, L. Boeddu, M. Cocco, C. Solinas, P. Cabras, M.C. Murgia, M. Soddu, S. Rolesu Copper poisoning: a case report in a sheep flock in Sardinia M. Mulas, L. Boeddu, M. Cocco, C. Solinas, B. Tanda, V. Rosu, G. Manconi, E. Bandino Clinical, CSF and MRI findings during the evolution of the Coenurus cerebralis in three small ruminants R. Deiana, M.A. Evangelisti, M.C. Mura, A. Varcasia, A.P. Pipia, C. Tamponi, M. Pau, G. Tosciri, R. Zobba, V. Melosu, I. Ballocco, L. Guida, A. Scala, M.L. Manunta Determination of resistive index and pulsatility index in healthy adult Sarda breed sheep during dry period E. Pintore, P.A. Galilea Aranda, V. Melosu, A. Scanu, E. Sanna Passino, G.M. Careddu, B. Driessen, N. Columbano Determination of minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of desflurane in mechanically ventilated sheep V. Melosu, A. Scanu, E. Pintore, N. Columbano, G.M. Careddu, E. Sanna Passino, B. Driessen Sevoflurane vs. Isoflurane in sheep: time induction, recovery and hemodynamic profile at minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) A. Scanu, V. Melosu, N. Columbano, G.M. Careddu, G. Sotgiu, F. Secci, E. Pintore, E. Sanna Passino, B. Driessen Performance evaluation of different diagnostic techniques for the detection of Toxoplasma gondii infection in sheep meat for human consumption in Sardinia G. Dessì, R. Panzalis, A. Zidda, M. Corda, C. Tamponi, S. Sardara, A.P. Pipia, A. Varcasia, A. Scala Preliminary studies on paratuberculosis (PTB) in sheep and goat in Southern Italy: VI. Hematology and some blood chemical parameters as a function of PTB signs in sheep and goats. G. Rubino, B. Greco, A. Capogna, A. Conte, R. Lacinio, S. Weigl, F. Petazzi University of Bari, Italy Surgery of tits and mammary gland in small ruminants: personal experiences S.A. Mignacca, M. Costa, B. Amato, V. Di Marco Lo Presti, Marcello Musicò Cardiac Cysticercus ovis in small ruminants of Sicily and Piedmont regions: Pathological investigations S.A. Mignacca, M.T. Capucchio, E. Biasibetti, M. Polino, A. Tomaselli, B. Amato, F. Guarda, V. Di Marco Lo Presti Analysis of morphological and functional parameters of ram semen stored at 4 c in a commercial extender for up to 24 hours L. Falchi, L. Bogliolo, G. Galleri, F. Ariu, M.T Zedda, G. Epifani, S. Ledda Epidemiology of small ruminant mastitis in Italy S. Dore, M. Liciardi. S. Amatiste, S. Bergagna, G. Bolzoni, V. Caligiuri, A. Cerrone, G. Farina, C. Montagna, M.A. Saletti, E.A. Cannas National Reference Centre for Mastopathy in Sheep (C.Re.N.M.O.C.), Species identification and prevalence of Eimeria spp. coccidial parasites in sheep from the North Dalmatia (Croatia) T. Šarić, R. Beck, S. Bosnić, I. Župan, T. Šaran, D. Aćimov, S. Tkalčić University of Zadar, Croatia A survey of prevalence of Methicillin-Resistent Staphylococcus aureus in raw sheep s milk in central Italy G. Giacinti, D. Sagrafoli, A. Tammaro, E. Bove, N. Marri, V. Carfora, G. Giangolini, S. Amatiste

10 P39 P40 P41 P42 P43 P44 P45 P46 P47 P48 Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Regioni Lazio e Toscana, Italy Phylogenetical analysis of ruminant pestiviruses circulating in Sardinia S. Dei Giudici, P. Angioi, M. Sale, M.P. Madrau, M.L. Sanna, A. Oggiano Antimicrobial-resistance profiles of Streptococcus uberis and Enterococcus faecalis strains isolated from sheep and goat milk samples C. Pilo, M. Frongia, B. Zulato, M. Liciardi Plant extracts for the control of parasitic nematodes in sheep: a possible reality or still a utopia? G. Sanna, A. Varcasia, I. Floris, L. Ruiu, A. Scala Morphological and biomolecular characterization of Gongylonema sp. from wild and domestic ruminants in Sardinia, Italy A.P. Pipia, P.A. Cabras, A. M. Deiana, C. Tamponi, A. Zidda, G. Dessì, A. Varcasia, A. Scala Endoparasites monitoring for the enhancement of the breeding of grazing cattle in Sardinia (Italy) A. Scala, S. Muntoni, A. Zidda, A. Boasso, A. Varcasia, P.P. Roggero Diagnostic efficiency of McMaster and FLOTAC for fluke egg counts in cattle S. Muntoni, L. Rinaldi, A. Varcasia, A. Bosco, G. Cringoli, A. Scala In vitro anthelmintic activity of ohytochemicals on sheep gastrointestinal nematodes E. Ortu, G. Sanna, A. Scala, G. Pulina, P. Caboni, G. Battacone Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) as a tool to assess the diversity of Mycoplasma species in small ruminants G. Macaluso, R. Puleio, M. Passantino, A. La Licata, G.R. Loria The slaughterhouse as survey point: updating of Bovine parasites G. Poglayen, B. Morandi, C. Romanelli, A. Fiorini, R. Galuppi University of Bologna, Italy Atypical acute coenurosis in sheep flock D. Pintus, A. Varcasia, A.P. Pipia, G. Dessì, M. Lasia, G.A. Carboni, C. Ligios, M.G. Cancedda, A. Scala P490 Principales parasitoses du dromadaire en Tunisie. M.H. Jemli, A. Rouabeh, M. Methnani, F. Kechrid Ecole Nationale de Médecine Vétérinaire Sidi Thabet - Tunisie Gala Dinner Saturday, June Departure from Sassari to Asinara Island Safeguard and management of wild ruminants in the protected areas of the Mediterranean Chairs: Prof. V.Carcangiu Il Parco dell Asinara (Dr. Pierpaolo Congiatu, Dr. G. Antonelli, Ente Parco Nazionale dell Asinara) Health management of wild ruminants (Prof. L. Rossi, Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie di Torino) Closing Congress Ceremony Lunch Visit to the Village Cala d Oliva Departure from Asinara Island Arrival to Sassari

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