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Polymorphism of the MHC-DQA2 gene in the Chios dairy sheep population and its association with footrot (2013)
Journal Article
Gelasakis, A. I., Arsenos, G., Hickford, J., Zhou, H., Psifidi, A., Valergakis, G. E., & Banos, G. (2013). Polymorphism of the MHC-DQA2 gene in the Chios dairy sheep population and its association with footrot. Livestock Science, 153(1-3), 56-59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2013.02.011

The objectives of this study were to assess (i) the nature and frequency of polymorphism of the DQA2 gene in Chios dairy sheep and (ii) if it is associated with footrot prevalence in the population. A total of 20 DQA2 alleles/haplotypes and 78 genoty... Read More about Polymorphism of the MHC-DQA2 gene in the Chios dairy sheep population and its association with footrot.

Genetic and genomic analyses underpin the feasibility of concomitant genetic improvement of milk yield and mastitis resistance in dairy sheep
Journal Article
Banos, G., Clark, E. L., Bush, S. J., Dutta, P., Bramis, G., Arsenos, G., …Psifidi, A. Genetic and genomic analyses underpin the feasibility of concomitant genetic improvement of milk yield and mastitis resistance in dairy sheep. PLoS ONE, 14, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214346

Phenotypic and genetic variation in the response of chickens to Eimeria tenella induced coccidiosis
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Boulton, K., Nolan, M. J., Wu, Z. G., Psifidi, A., Riggio, V., Harman, K., …Hume, D. A. (in press). Phenotypic and genetic variation in the response of chickens to Eimeria tenella induced coccidiosis. Genetics Selection Evolution, 50(63), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-018-0433-7

The Genomic Architecture of Fowl Typhoid Resistance in Commercial Layers
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Psifidi, A., Russell, K. M., Matika, O., Sánchez-Molano, E., Wigley, P., Fulton, J. E., …Fife, M. S. (in press). The Genomic Architecture of Fowl Typhoid Resistance in Commercial Layers. Frontiers in Genetics, 9, https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2018.00519

Salmonella enterica serovar Gallinarum causes devastating outbreaks of fowl typhoid across the globe, especially in developing countries. With the use of antimicrobial agents being reduced due to legislation and the absence of licensed vaccines in so... Read More about The Genomic Architecture of Fowl Typhoid Resistance in Commercial Layers.

Illumina next generation sequencing for the analysis of Eimeria populations in commercial broilers and indigenous chickens
Journal Article
Hinsu, A. T., Thakkar, J. R., Koringa, P. G., Vrba, V., Jakhesara, S. J., Psifidi, A., …Blake, D. P. (in press). Illumina next generation sequencing for the analysis of Eimeria populations in commercial broilers and indigenous chickens. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2018.00176

Eimeria species parasites can cause the enteric disease coccidiosis, most notably in chickens where the economic and welfare implications are significant. Seven Eimeria species are recognized to infect chickens, although understanding of their region... Read More about Illumina next generation sequencing for the analysis of Eimeria populations in commercial broilers and indigenous chickens.

PRNP genotyping in dairy sheep flocks: A sampling strategy for application in breeding programmes for scrapie eradication
Journal Article
Psifidi, A., Dovas, C. I., Eftimou, K., & Banos, G. PRNP genotyping in dairy sheep flocks: A sampling strategy for application in breeding programmes for scrapie eradication. Small Ruminant Research, 113(2-3), 335-339. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2013.03.013

Flock PRNP genotyping, defined as mass ewe genotyping at flock level using bulk tank milk samples would facilitate selection programmes aiming at increasing genetic resistance to scrapie. The objective of this study was the application and evaluation... Read More about PRNP genotyping in dairy sheep flocks: A sampling strategy for application in breeding programmes for scrapie eradication.