Curriculum Vitae, Publications
Name:
Pietro Celi
Tertiary Education:
1993, DVM, University of Bari (Italy)
2002, PhD, University of Western Australia (Perth)
2006, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of Sydney
Distinctions/Honours:
2006, Australian Society of Animal Production Young Scientist Award for the best short communication
Experience
Employment Record:
2000 – 2005 Lecturer in Domestic Animal Physiology, University of Basilicata (Italy)
2005 – 2009 Lecturer in Ruminant Production and Health, University of Sydney
2010 – present Senior Lecturer in Ruminant Production and Health, University of Sydney
Leadership and Management Experience:
Apart from the research projects listed below I have held academic administrative appointments including Subdean for Animal
Husbandry (University of Sydney), secretary of the Australian Society of Animal Production (Southern NSW branch), and Faculty
representative on the Dairy Research Foundation board. I have also completed the Faculty of Veterinary Science Leadership
course and the University of Sydney ‘Future Academic Leaders’ course. I am member of the Australian Society of Animal
Production (ASAP).
Editorial Board member for Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology, Malaysian Journal of Animal Science, and Journal of
Veterinary Science & Technology. Ad hoc referee for the following journals: African Journal of Agricultural Research; American
Journal of Veterinary Medicine; American Journal of Veterinary Research; Animal; Animal Feed Science and technology; Animal
Science; Animal Production Science; Animal Reproduction Science; Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture; Brain
Research Bulletin; Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research; Hormone and Metabolic Research; Immunopharmacology and
Immunotoxicology; International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health; Italian Journal of Animal Science; Journal of
Animal Science; Journal of Dairy Science; Journal of Veterinary Medical Education; Livestock Science; Neuroscience Letters;
Regulatory Peptides; Reproduction; Revue de Médicine Vétérinaire; Small Ruminant Research; Reproduction; Tropical Animal
Health and Production; Veterinary Clinical Pathology; The Veterinary Journal; Veterinary Science Development.
 Invited to present a series of lectures in a postgraduate course entitled “Milk production in Argentinean systems” organised
by the University of Buenos Aires (2006, 2008 and 2010).
 Invited to present a seminar on “The role of oxidative stress in dairy ruminants” by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Sassari (Italy).
 Invited to present a seminar on “Negative energy balance and reproduction in dairy cows” by the Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Bari (Italy).
 Chairman of the University of Sydney Dairy Research Foundation Symposium Organising Committee (2008, 2009 and 2010).
 Invited as keynote speaker to 47th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Animal Science Society (SBZ), Salvador, Bahia (27-30 July
2010).
 Invited as a keynote speaker to the 14th Animal Science Congress of the Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production
Scientists (AAAP), Pingtung, Taiwan, the Republic of China (23-27 August 2010).
 Invited as a keynote speaker to the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries
(SAADC), Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand (26-29 July 2011).
 Invited speaker at the inaugural series of “Research into Herbal medicine for Animals and Birds“ lectures organised by The
Australian Holistic Veterinarians Association (20 March 2011).
 2010 – present: Member of the International Advisory Committee of the Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing
Countries (SAADC) International Conference.
 Chairman of the first joint meeting of the International Society of Nutrition of Herbivores (ISNH) and International Society of
Ruminant Physiology (ISRP), Canberra, 8-12 September 2014.
 2010: Invited Peer Reviewer for the University of Padova (Italy) Research Scheme Grants.
 2011: Invited Peer Reviewer for the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP) which is the flagship program of the Qatar
National Research Fund (QNRF).
My current research activity is focused on the following areas: 1. Nutrition and reproduction in domestic animals. 2. Role of
oxidative stress in animal health and production. 3. Metabolic and endocrine profile of dairy ruminants.
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List of Involvement in Successful Projects:
 2011-14: Future Dairy 3 (Working Today on Tomorrow’s Solutions) - $1,000,000/year (co-investigator).
 2011: Evaluation of selenium enriched yeast in poultry diets: $35,000 (co-investigator).
 2010-11: Contracted research (commercial in confidence): Conducting a study to confirm the lactation performance and
animal safety of dairy cows treated with a lactation enhancer (Eli Lilly Australia Pty Limited): $ 530,000 (co-investigator).
 2010: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC): FDR No. PRJ-003891: “Respiratory disease and
biomarkers in the foal and breeding Thoroughbred” ($48,000; co-investigator).
 2010: International Program Development Fund: Enhancing student training and research links with the University of
Buenos Aires (Argentina): collaboration in dairy science ($6,000).
 2010: Small Teaching Improvement and Equipment Scheme (TIES) Grant Application Form: Rescuing the veterinary scientist
from extinction: an investigation of the factors that influence University of Sydney BVSc graduates in pursuing a higher
degree ($4,000).
 2010: Industry & Innovation NSW TechVouchers. Reducing the risk of acidosis in dairy cattle ($12,000).
 2010: Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation (ACAHF). Oxidative stress, ageing and cognitive dysfunction in dogs
as ecological animal model in Alzheimer Disease research ($ 7,500).
 2008: Honda Foundation Grant: Research Equipment Request for Free Radical Elective Evaluator (FREE) System ($18,000).
 2008: International Program Development Fund: Enhancing postgraduate training and research links with the University of
Padua (Italy): collaboration in dairy science ($10,000).
 2008: Australian Academy of Science: COST Action FA0702 Maternal Interaction with Gametes and Embryos ($3,500).
 2007: Faculty of Veterinary Science Research Start Up Funds: The benefits of Yerba Mate in dairy rations on cows’
productive and reproductive performances and their progeny ($10,000).
 2007: Dorothy Minchin bequest: Measurement of macro-mineral bioavailability in captive white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium
simum; $2,000).
 2007: Small Teaching Improvement and Equipment Scheme (TIES) Grant Application Form: Large animal handling skills
online modules for BVSc and AVBS students ($2,000).
 2006: Faculty of Veterinary Science Research Start Up Funds: Relationships among metabolic profile, oxidative status and
postpartum reproductive function in pasture-based dairy cows during early lactation ($10,000).
 2006: Research Infrastructure Block Grant: Research Equipment Request Free Radical Analytical System (FRAS 4; $13,000).
 2004: The effect of nutrition on the regulation of dairy goats’ performances and neonatal physiology in kids (€ 30,000).
 2000: The effect of genetic, environmental and metabolic factors that regulate hair follicle activity, fibre growth and its
shedding in cashmere goats (€ 40,000).
Publications
Book Chapters:
1. Celi P and Bush DR 2010. Pregnancy, lambing and survival. In: International Sheep and Wool handbook. (Eds. D. Cottle,
Nottingham University Press), pp. 233-268.
2. Celi P. 2011. Oxidative stress in ruminants. In: Studies on Veterinary Medicine, Volume 5, Oxidative Stress in Applied Basic
Research and Clinical Practice. (Eds. L. Mandelker and P. Vajdovich, by Humana Press), pp. 191-231.
Journals:
1. Celi P, Merlo M, Barbato O, Gabai G. 2012. Relationship between oxidative stress at mating and pregnancy outcome in dairy
cows in pasture-based system. The Veterinary Journal, In Press.
2. Lean IJ, Celi P, Raadsmaa H, McNamara J, Rabiee AR. 2012. Effects of dietary protein on fertility: meta-analysis and metaregression. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 171, 31-42.
3. Golder HM, Celi P, Rabiee AR, Heuer C, Bramley E, Miller DW, King R, Lean IJ. 2012. Effects of Grain, Fructose and Histidine
on Ruminal pH and Fermentation Products During an Induced Acidosis Protocol. Journal of Dairy Science (In Press)
4. Celi P, Merlo M, Da Dalt L, Stefani A, Barbato O, Gabai G. 2011. Relationship between late embryonic mortality and the
increase in plasma advanced oxidised protein products (AOPP) in dairy cows. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 23,
527–533.
5. Celi P. 2011. Biomarkers of oxidative stress in ruminant medicine. Immunopharmacology & Immunotoxicology, 33(2), 233240.
6. Celi P. 2010. The role of oxidative stress in small ruminants’ health and production. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 39, 348363.
7. Leahy T, Celi P, Bathgate R, Evans G, Maxwell WMC, Marti J.I. 2010. Flow-sorted ram spermatozoa are highly susceptible to
hydrogen peroxide damage but are protected by seminal plasma and catalase. Reproduction Fertility and Development, 22
(7), 1131-1140.
8. Celi P, Armstrong A, Eppleston J, Watts B. 2010. Selenium supplementation increases wool growth and reduce faecal egg
counts of Merino weaners in a selenium deficient area. Animal Production Science 50, 688–692.
9. Celi P and Robinson A. 2010. The effect of Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) supplementation on the performance of dairy
calves. Animal Production Science 50, 376-381.
10. Celi P and Raadsma HW. 2010. The effect of Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) supplementation on the productive
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performance of dairy cows during mid-lactation. Animal Production Science 50, 339-344.
11. Pedernera M, Celi P, García SC, Salvin HE, Barchia I, Fulkerson WJ. 2010. Effect of diet, energy balance and milk production
on oxidative stress in early lactating dairy cows fed on a predominantly grazed pasture-diet. The Veterinary Journal 186,
352-357.
12. Celi P, Miller DW, Blache D, Martin GB. 2010. Interactions between calcium, opioids and nutrition in the control of
gonadotrophin secretion in intact Merino rams. Animal Reproduction Science, 117: 67-73.
13. Celi P, Di Trana, A, Claps S. 2010. The effect of nutrition on oxidative status in dairy goats during the peripartum period. The
Veterinary Journal, 184: 95-99.
14. Celi P, Sullivan ML, Evans DL. 2010. Performance of the d-ROMs (Reactive oxygen Metabolites) and BAP (Biological
Antioxidant Potential) tests in horse blood stored at 4oC for 24 hours. The Veterinary Journal, 182: 217-218.
15. Celi P, Claps S, Di Trana A (2008) Effects of perinatal nutrition on metabolic and hormonal profiles of dairy goat and their
kids. Small Ruminant Research, 79 (2-3): 129-136.
16. Celi P, Di Trana A, Quaranta A (2008) Metabolic profile and oxidative status in goats during the peripartum period.
Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 48 (7): 1004-1008.
17. Celi, P., Di Trana, A., Claps S, Di Gregorio P (2008) Effects of perinatal nutrition on the metabolic and hormonal profiles of
kids during their first day of life. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 21 (11): 1585-1591.
18. McGreevy, P., Hawke, C., Celi, P., Downing, J. 2007. Learning and teaching of animal handling at the University of Sydney’s
Faculty of Veterinary Science. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education 34(5): 586-597.
19. Di Trana, A., Claps, S., Cifuni, G.F., Fedele, V., Impemba, G., Celi, P. 2007. Milk qualitative and quantitative characteristics,
metabolic profile and rumen pH and NH3 concentration in grazing goats fed two types of concentrate. Option
Méditerranéennes, Series A, 74: 135-140.
20. Celi P., Walkden-Brown S., Blache D. Szell A., Wilkinson H., Martin G.B. 2007.Twin efficiency for reproductive variables in
monozygotic twin sheep. Theriogenology 68, 663-672.
21. Siniscalchi, M., Marzulli, M., Celi, P., Quaranta, A. 2007. [Salivary cortisol in dogs used in Animal Assisted Therapy]. Obiettivi
e Documenti Veterinari, 4: 25-30.
22. Di Trana, A., Celi, P., Claps, S., Fedele, V., Rubino, R. 2006. The effect of hot season and nutrition on the oxidative status and
metabolic profile in dairy goats during mid lactation. Animal Science 82: 717-722.
23. Celi, P., Blache, D., Blackberry M.A., Martin G.B. 2006. Intracerebroventricular infusion of leptin into mature merino rams of
different metabolic status: effects on blood concentrations of glucose and reproductive and metabolic hormones.
Reproduction in Domestic Animals 41(1): 79-90.
24. Celi, R., Di Trana, A., Celi, P., Marsico, G., Forcelli, M. 2005. The influence of pregnancy and the beginning of lactation on
pelage traits in cashmere goats. Italian Journal of Animal Science 4: 85-96.
25. Di Trana, A., Celi, P., Sepe, L., Desantis, S., Rubino, R. 2004. Fleece and skin traits of goats of different genetic types reared in
southern Italy. South African Journal of Animal Science, 34 (Suppl. 1): 156-158.
26. Celi, P., Martin, G.B., Blache, D., Vercoe, P.E., Blackberry, M., Tellam, R.L. 2003. Effect of food deprivation on blood
concentration of metabolic hormones in Merino rams: the role of leptin. Veterinary Research Communication 27 (Suppl. 1):
219-220.
27. Celi P, Seren E, Celi R, Parmeggiani A, Di Trana A. 2003. Relationships between blood hormonal concentrations and
secondary fibre shedding in young cashmere bearing goats at their first moult. Animal Science 77 (3): 371-381.
28. Celi R, Di Trana A, Celi P. 2002. The influence of lactation on the quantity and quality of cashmere production. Italian Journal
of Animal Science 1: 79-86.
29. Blache, D., Celi, P., Blackberry, M.A., Dynes, R.A, Martin, G.B. 2000. Decrease in voluntary feed intake and pulsatile LH
secretion after intracerebroventricular infusion of recombinant bovine leptin in mature male sheep. Reproduction, Fertility
and Development 12 (7-8): 373-381.
30. Celi R, Di Trana A., Celi P. 1995 Metabolic profiles in the goat at delivery and in the kid at birth. World Review of Animal
Production, 30 (3-4): 68-73.
Refereed conference proceedings (including abstracts):
1. Holmes B, Caponnetto F, Celi P. 2011. Effects of Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) supplementation during the dry period on
dairy cows’ milk yield and oxidative status. In: Advances in Animal Biosciences, 2 (2): 335; Proceedings of the 8th
International Symposium on the Nutrition of Herbivores.
2. Golder HM, Lean IJ, Rabiee AR, Celi P. 2011. Oxidative stress and inflammatory response in dairy cattle in an induced
subacute acidosis protocol. In: Advances in Animal Biosciences, 2 (2): 416; Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium
on the Nutrition of Herbivores.
3. Celi P. 2011. The potential use of Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) in ruminants’ diets. Proceedings of the 3rd International
Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries (SAADC), 26-29 July 2011, Nakhon Ratchasima,
Thailand.
4. Lean IJ, Celi P, McNamara J, Raadsmaa H, Rabiee AR. 2011. Protein and fertility in lactating dairy cattle: A meta-analysis and
meta-regression. Proceedings of the American Society of Animal Science, New Orleans, Louisiana, US, Journal of Dairy
Science Vol. 94, E-Suppl. 1, 575.
5. Golder HM, Celi P, Rabiee AR, Heuer C, Bramley E, Miller DW, King R, Lean IJ. 2011. Effects of grain, fructose and histidine
on ruminal pH, fermentation products and histamine in an induced subacute acidosis protocol. Proceedings of the American
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Society of Animal Science, New Orleans, Louisiana, US, Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 94, E-Suppl. 1, 577.
6. Almakhzoomi A, Park A, Raadsma HW, Thomson PC, Celi P. 2011. The effects of some environmental and management
factors on conception rate at first service of the Australian dairy heifers. In: Current Topics in Dairy Production, Proceedings
of the Dairy Research Foundation Symposium, 16: 131-133, Camden, Australia
7. Golder H, Celi, P, Rabiee A, Bramley E, Miller D, King, R, Lean, I. 2011. Effects of Carbohydrates and Histidine on Ruminal pH
and Fermentation Products During an Induced Acidosis Protocol. In: Current Topics in Dairy Production, Proceedings of the
Dairy Research Foundation Symposium, 16: 134-140, Camden, Australia.
8. Manser H, Gunn A, Celi P. 2011. A retrospective study into the association of periconceptional negative energy balance on
progeny reproductive performance. Proceedings of the Batsheva de Rothschild Seminar on Periconceptional Developmental
Programming, Jerusalem (Israel), pp. 25.
9. Jonas E, Celi P, Li L, Raadsam HW. 2010. Effect of leptin blood levels and genotypes on energy balance in dairy ewes.
Proceeding of the Metabolic Efficiency 2010 Symposium, Parkville, VIC, Australia, 6.
10. Golder H, Lean, I, Rabiee A, Bramley E, Miller D, Celi, P. 2010. Substitution of fructose for grain decreases ruminal pH in an
induced acidosis protocol. In: Animal Production in Australia, Proceeding of the 28th Biennial Conference of the Australian
Society of Animal Production, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 28: 59.
11. Golder H, Celi, P, Rabiee A, Bramley E, Miller D, King, R, Lean, I. 2010. Effects of carbohydrates and histidine on ruminal pH
and fermentation products during an induced acidosis protocol. In: Current Topics in Dairy Production, Proceedings of the
Dairy Research Foundation Symposium, 15: 131-135, Camden, Australia
12. Lean IJ, Rabiee AR, Celi P, McNamara J. 2010.Getting More Cows in Calf: Quantitative Metabolic and Epidemiological
Approaches to Fertility of the Dairy Cow. Proceedings of the Pan Pacific AVA & NZVA Veterinary Conference Brisbane. 23-28
May 2010.
13. Celi P, Rabiee AR, McNamara J, Raadsma H, Breinhild K, Scott W, Lean IJ. 2010. Nutrition and reproduction: meta-analysis,
meta-regression and modelling approaches.
14. Celi P, Armstrong A, Eppleston J, Watts B. 2010. Selenium Supplementation Increases Wool Growth and Reduces Faecal Egg
Counts of Merino Weaners in a Selenium Deficient Area. In: Animal Production in Australia, Proceeding of the 28th Biennial
Conference of the Australian Society of Animal Production, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 28: 78.
15. Celi P, Lean I, McNamara J, Raadsma H, Rabiee A. 2010. Development of a mechanistic metabolic model of regulation of
reproductive processes in dairy cattle. Proceedings of the American Society of Animal Science, Denver, Colorado, US, J. Dairy
Sci. Vol. 93, E-Suppl. 1, 221.
16. Celi P, Lean I, McNamara J, Raadsma H, Rabiee A. 2010. Evaluation of behavior of a mechanistic metabolic model of
regulation of reproductive processes in dairy cattle. Proceedings of the American Society of Animal Science, Denver,
Colorado, US, J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 93, E-Suppl. 1, 676.
17. Celi, P., Gabai, G., Morgante, M., Gallo, L. 2010. Enhancing postgraduate learning and teaching: Postgraduate Summer
School in Dairy Science. Proceedings of the Colloquium on Internationalising Learning and Teaching in Academic Settings,
Sydney, Australia, pp. 214-227.
18. Robinson, A., Celi, P. 2009. The effect of Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) supplementation on the performance of dairy
calves. In: Current Topics in Dairy Production, Proceedings of the Dairy Research Foundation Symposium, 14: 101-103,
Camden, Australia.
19. Celi, P. and Raadsma, H. W. 2009. The effects of Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguarensis) supplementation on the productive
performance of lambs. In Ruminant Physiology. Digestion, metabolism, and effects of nutrition on reproduction and
welfare, pp. 804-805. Proceeding of the XIth International Symposium in Ruminant Physiology, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
20. Celi, P., Rabiee, A.R., Duffield, T.F., Lean, I.J. 2009. Association between body condition score changes, parity and feeding
system and fertility of lactating dairy cows. In Ruminant Physiology. Digestion, metabolism, and effects of nutrition on
reproduction and welfare, pp. 730-731. Proceeding of the XIth International Symposium in Ruminant Physiology, ClermontFerrand, France.
21. Celi, P., Merlo, M., Barbato, O., Gabai, G. 2008. Oxidative status at mating and pregnancy outcome in dairy cows.
Proceedings of the 1st GEMINI General Conference, Maternal Interaction with Gametes and Embryos, Volos (Greece), pp. 2526.
22. Merlo, M., Barbato, O., Stefani, A., Celi, P., Da Dalt, L., Gabai, G. 2008. Embryonic mortality and plasma advanced oxidation
protein products (AOPP) increase in dairy cows. In: Current Topics in Dairy Production, Proceedings of the Dairy Research
Foundation Symposium, 13: 49-53, Camden, Australia.
23. Merlo, M., Celi, P., Barbato, O., Gabai, G. 2008. Relationships Between Oxidative Status and Pregnancy Outcome in Dairy
Cows. In: Animal Production in Australia, Proceeding of the 27th Biennial Conference of the Australian Society of Animal
Production, Brisbane, Australia, 27: 84.
24. Di Trana, A., Celi, P., Sepe, L., Rubino, R. Fleece and somatic traits in F1 kids produced by cross-breeding Scottish cashmere
male with Mediterranean genetic types of goats. 2007. In: The Quality of Goat Products - Models and tools for evaluation
and promotion. Proceedings of the International Symposium - IGA Regional Conference, May 24-26, 2007, Bella (Potenza),
Italy, pp 121-124.
25. Pedernera-Romano M, Salvin H, Celi P, García SC, Horadagoda A, Fulkerson W.J. 2007. How oxidative stress affects your
herd. In 'Australian Dairy Conference, Opportunities through adversity, Is this the climate for change?' Shepparton, Victoria.
p. 92.
26. Pedernera-Romano M., García S.C., Celi P., Horadagoda A., Barchia I. and Fulkerson W.J. 2007. Is 6000 or 9000
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L/cow.lactation the best option, what is the cow’s perspective? In: Current Topics in Dairy Production, Proceedings of the
Dairy Research Foundation Symposium, 12: 64-66, Camden, Australia.
27. Pedernera-Romano M., Salvin H., Celi P., García S.C., Horadagoda A., Barchia I., Fulkerson W. 2006. Oxidative stress in early
lactating cows fed to produce 6000 or 9000L milk/lactation in pasture-based system: preliminary results. In: Current Topics
in Dairy Production, Proceedings of the Dairy Research Foundation Symposium, 11: 150-152, Camden, Australia.
28. Jack, C., Celi, P., McGill, D., Fullard, K., Thomson, P.C., Lam, M., Blache, D., Martin, G.B., Wynn, P.C., Raadsma, H.W. 2006.
The use of biomarkers to assess energy balance in ewes milked once a day. In: Current Topics in Dairy Production,
Proceedings of the Dairy Research Foundation Symposium, 11: 142-144, Camden, Australia.
29. McGill D., Fullard K., Celi P., Thomson P.C., Hall E., Iqbal A., Wynn P.C., Raadsma H.W. 2006. Lactation curve characteristics
and persistency of lactation in dairy ewes milked once a day: preliminary observations. Proceeding of the 26th Biennial
Conference of the Australian Society of Animal Production, Perth, Australia.
30. Di Vittorio M.D., Celi P., Di Trana A., Rando A., Masina P., Di Gregorio P. 2006. [Gene sequencing of the goat leptin gene:
polymorphism and traceability] Proceedings of the 17th National Congress of S.I.P.A.O.C. (Italian Society of Sheep and Goats
Breeding), pp. 203, Lamezia Terme (Catanzaro), Italy.
31. Di Trana A., Claps S., Cifuni G.F., Fedele V., Impemba G., Celi P. 2005. Milk qualitative and quantitative characteristics,
metabolic profile and rumen pH and NH3 concentration in grazing goats fed two types of concentrate. 11th Seminar of the
FAO-CIHEAM Sub-Network of Sheep and Goat Nutrition, Advanced Nutrition and Feeding Strategies to improve Sheep and
Goat production, pp. 46-47, Catania, Italy.
32. Celi P., Di Trana A., Quaranta A., Impemba G., Frate A., Di Gregorio P. 2005. [Cortisol, thyroid hormones (free T3 and T4) and
glucose concentrations during the first day of life in kids born from goat fed diets of different nutritional level.] Proceedings
of the 6th Congress of the SOFIVET (Italian Society of Veterinary Physiology), Stintino (Sassari), Italy, 126-129.
33. Di Trana A., Claps S., Fedele, V., Cifuni G.F., Celi P. 2004. [Influence of hot season and nutrition on oxidative status of
lactating goats.] Proceedings of the 58th Congress of S.I.S.Vet. (Italian Society of Veterinary Science), pp. 237-238, Grado,
Italy.
34. Celi P., Di Trana A., Quaranta A., Frate A., Impemba G. 2004. [Oxidative status in goats during the transition period]
Proceedings of the 58th Congress of S.I.S.Vet. (Italian Society of Veterinary Science), pp. 40-41, Grado, Italy.
35. Celi P., Parmeggiani A., Celi R., Govoni N., Di Trana A. 2003 [Circannual variations of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) in male
and female Cashmere goats.] Proceedings of the 5th Congress of the SOFIVET (Italian Society of Veterinary Physiology), Ischia
(Napoli), Italy, 99-100.
36. Celi P, Martin GB, Blache D, Vercoe PE, Blackberry M, Tellam RL 2001. Effect of fasting on gonadotrophin concentration in
Merino rams: the role of leptin. Biotechnology, Agronomy, Society and Environment 5: 32.
37. Di Trana A, Celi P, Celi R. 2003. The effect of environmental temperature and humidity on cashmere yield, secondary active
follicles and thyroid hormones in cashmere goats. Proceedings of the 54th Meeting of the European Association of Animal
Production, Satellite Symposium “Interactions between climate and animal production”, Viterbo, Italy, EAAP Technical Series
7: 96.
38. Di Trana A., Celi R., Desantis S., Celi P., Labate G.M. (2001). Influence of Environmental Temperature and Humidity on Some
Cashmere Traits in Goats Reared in Southern Italy. Proceedings of the 14th National Congress of A.S.P.A. (Scientific
Association of Animal Production), pp. 526-528, Firenze, Italy.
39. Celi P, Blache D, Martin GB, Vercoe PE, Tellam R 2000. [Blood concentrations of metabolic and reproductive hormones in
Merino rams under different planes of nutrition: the effects of intracerebroventricular administration of recombinant
bovine leptin.] Proceedings of the 14th National Congress of S.I.P.A.O.C. (Italian Society of Sheep and Goats Breeding), pp.
385-388, Vietri sul Mare (Salerno), Italy.
40. Celi P, Blache D, Martin GB, Vercoe PE, Dynes RA, Tellam R. 2000. [Effects of intracerebral leptin administration on
voluntary food intake and blood concentrations of reproductive hormones in the Merino ram.] Proceedings of the 54th
Congress of S.I.S.Vet. (Italian Society of Veterinary Science), pp. 67-68,Riva del Garda (TN), Italy.
41. Celi, P., Blache, D., Martin, G.B., Vercoe, P.E., Tellam, R. 2000. Leptin does not appear to be the metabolic signal to central
reproductive centres in mature male sheep. Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Animal Reproduction, pp.
223, Stockholm, Sweden.
42. Celi, P., Blache, D., Martin, G. B., Vercoe, P. E., Tellam, R. (2000). Effects of central administration of recombinant bovine
leptin on pulsatile LH secretion in male sheep under different feeding regimes. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of
the Australian Society of Reproductive Biology, pp. 29, Canberra, Australia.
43. Celi, P., Blache, D., Martin, G. B., Vercoe, P. E., Dynes, R. A., Tellam, R. (1999). Effects of intracerebral leptin on voluntary
feed intake and the blood concentrations of glucose and reproductive and metabolic hormones in mature male sheep.
Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society of Australia, pp. 85, Melbourne, Australia.
44. Celi, P., Martin, G. B. (1998). Interactions between calcium, opioids and nutrition in the control of gonadotrophin secretion
in intact Merino rams. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Reproductive Biology, pp. 37,
Perth, Australia.
45. Celi, P., Blache, D., Martin, G. B., Vercoe, P. E., Dynes, R. A., Tellam, R. (1998). Intracerebral infusion of recombinant leptin
inhibits LH secretion in male sheep by decreasing feed intake. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Meeting of the Australian and
New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry, Perth, Australia.
46. Celi, P., Martin, G. B., Blache, D., Vercoe, P. E., Dynes, R. A., Tellam, R. (1998). Effects of intracerebral leptin on pulsatile LH
secretion and voluntary food intake in male sheep. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of
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Reproductive Biology, pp. 60, Perth, Australia.
47. Celi, P., Martin, G. B., Wilkinson, H. M., Walkden-Brown, S. W., Széll, A. Z. (1997). Reproductive responses to changes in
nutrition, opioid and calcium status in monozygotic twin rams. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the Australian
Society of Reproductive Biology, pp. 83, Canberra, Australia.
48. Minoia, P.,Sciorsci, R. L.,Cinone, M.,Desiante, D., Celi, P. (1995). [Seasonal anoestrus reversal in sheep by means of calcium
and naloxone.] Proceedings of the 49th Congress of S.I.S.Vet. (Italian Society of Veterinary Science), Salsomaggiore Terme,
pp.973-974, Parma, Italy.
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