Green Veterinary Pharmacology Applied to Beekeeping: Semi-Field and Field Tests Against Varroa destructor, Using Essential Oil of Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) and Lemon (Citrus limon)

Authors: Roberto Bava, Ernesto Palma, Rosa Maria Bulotta, Stefano Ruga, Giovanna Liguori, Renato Lombardi, Carmine Lupia, Mariangela Marrelli, Giancarlo Statti, Vincenzo Musella, Domenico Britti, Fabio Castagna

Source: Veterinary Sciences, Vol 12, Iss 3, p 224 (2025)

Subject Terms: Varroa destructor, honeybees, essential oils, semi-field and field study, green veterinary pharmacology, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/3/224; https://doaj.org/toc/2306-7381

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Antimicrobial Properties of Hive Products and Their Potential Applications in Human and Veterinary Medicine

Authors: Roberto Bava, Claudio Puteo, Renato Lombardi, Giuseppe Garcea, Carmine Lupia, Angelica Spano, Giovanna Liguori, Ernesto Palma, Domenico Britti, Fabio Castagna

Source: Antibiotics, Vol 14, Iss 2, p 172 (2025)

Subject Terms: hive products, antimicrobial activity, veterinary medicine, honey, propolis, one health, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/14/2/172; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-6382

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Hepatitis E and Potential Public Health Implications from a One-Health Perspective: Special Focus on the European Wild Boar (Sus scrofa)

Authors: Fabio Castagna, Giovanna Liguori, Renato Lombardi, Roberto Bava, Anna Costagliola, Antonio Giordano, Massimiliano Quintiliani, Denise Giacomini, Francesco Albergo, Andrea Gigliotti, Carmine Lupia, Carlotta Ceniti, Bruno Tilocca, Ernesto Palma, Paola Roncada, Domenico Britti

Source: Pathogens, Vol 13, Iss 10, p 840 (2024)

Subject Terms: hepatitis E, zoonosis, one health, wild boar, public health, Medicine

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/10/840; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-0817

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Effect of pomegranate (Punica granatum) anthelmintic treatment on milk production in dairy sheep naturally infected with gastrointestinal nematodes

Authors: Fabio Castagna, Roberto Bava, Ernesto Palma, Valeria Morittu, Antonella Spina, Carlotta Ceniti, Carmine Lupia, Giuseppe Cringoli, Laura Rinaldi, Antonio Bosco, Stefano Ruga, Domenico Britti, Vincenzo Musella

Source: Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Vol 11 (2024)

Subject Terms: anthelmintic resistance, gastrointestinal nematodes, sheep, ethnoveterinary pharmacology, pomegranate (Punica granatum), anthelmintic efficacy, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100

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Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1347151/full; https://doaj.org/toc/2297-1769

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Metal Levels in Striped Dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) and Common Dolphins (Delphinus delphis) Stranded along the Sicilian Coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea

Authors: Clara Naccari, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Gaetano Cammilleri, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Andrea Macaluso, Pietro Riolo, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Roberto Bava, Ernesto Palma

Source: Animals, Vol 14, Iss 14, p 2063 (2024)

Subject Terms: toxic and essential metals, organs/tissues, Stenella coeruleoalba, Delphinus delphis, Mediterranean Sea, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100, Zoology, QL1-991

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/14/2063; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2615

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Antimicrobial Resistance in Livestock: A Serious Threat to Public Health

Authors: Roberto Bava, Fabio Castagna, Carmine Lupia, Giusi Poerio, Giovanna Liguori, Renato Lombardi, Maria Diana Naturale, Caterina Mercuri, Rosa Maria Bulotta, Domenico Britti, Ernesto Palma

Source: Antibiotics, Vol 13, Iss 6, p 551 (2024)

Subject Terms: antimicrobial resistance, public health, resistance mechanisms, farm animals, environmental residues, One Health approach, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/6/551; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-6382

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Prevalence of Helminths in Small Ruminant Farms and Evaluation of Control Practices Used to Counter Anthelmintic Resistance in Southern Italy

Authors: Fabio Castagna, Roberto Bava, Marta Gagliardi, Simone Russo, Giusi Poerio, Stefano Ruga, Carmine Lupia, Giuseppe Cringoli, Antonio Bosco, Laura Rinaldi, Ernesto Palma, Domenico Britti, Vincenzo Musella

Source: Pathogens, Vol 13, Iss 6, p 493 (2024)

Subject Terms: helminth control, small ruminants, anthelmintic treatments, anthelmintic resistance, health surveillance, animal welfare and health, Medicine

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/6/493; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-0817

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Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Aerial Parts (Italian ‘Finocchio di Isola Capo Rizzuto’ PGI): Valorization of Agri-Food Waste as a Potential Source of Lipase Inhibitors and Antioxidants

Authors: Mariangela Marrelli, Carmine Lupia, Maria Pia Argentieri, Roberto Bava, Fabio Castagna, Nadia Cozza, Vincenzo Mollace, Ernesto Palma, Giancarlo Statti

Source: Resources, Vol 13, Iss 7, p 89 (2024)

Subject Terms: fennel, agri-food wastes, anti-obesity, phenolics, nutraceutical properties, food supplements, Science

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/13/7/89; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-9276

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Hive Products: Composition, Pharmacological Properties, and Therapeutic Applications

Authors: Roberto Bava, Fabio Castagna, Carmine Lupia, Giusi Poerio, Giovanna Liguori, Renato Lombardi, Maria Diana Naturale, Rosa Maria Bulotta, Vito Biondi, Annamaria Passantino, Domenico Britti, Giancarlo Statti, Ernesto Palma

Source: Pharmaceuticals, Vol 17, Iss 5, p 646 (2024)

Subject Terms: honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, bee venom, therapeutic properties, Medicine, Pharmacy and materia medica, RS1-441

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/17/5/646; https://doaj.org/toc/1424-8247

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Trace Elements in Stenella coeruleoalba: Assessment of Marine Environmental Pollution and Dolphin Health Status

Authors: Clara Naccari, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Gaetano Cammilleri, Stefano Ruga, Fabio Castagna, Roberto Bava, Ernesto Palma

Source: Animals, Vol 14, Iss 11, p 1514 (2024)

Subject Terms: toxic and essential metals, Stenella coeruleoalba, marine environmental pollution, dolphins’ health status, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100, Zoology, QL1-991

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/11/1514; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2615

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Interaction of Flupyradifurone and Deltamethrin, Two Pesticides Commonly Used for Plant Pest Control, in Honeybees

Authors: Roberto Bava, Carmine Lupia, Fabio Castagna, Stefano Ruga, Saverio Nucera, Cristina Carresi, Rosamaria Caminiti, Rosa Maria Bulotta, Clara Naccari, Domenico Britti, Ernesto Palma

Source: Animals, Vol 14, Iss 6, p 851 (2024)

Subject Terms: honeybee (Apis mellifera), plants, deltamethrin, flupyradifurone, pesticides, drug interaction, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100, Zoology, QL1-991

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/6/851; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2615

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Bergamot Polyphenolic Fraction for the Control of Flupyradifurone-Induced Poisoning in Honeybees

Authors: Roberto Bava, Carmine Lupia, Fabio Castagna, Stefano Ruga, Saverio Nucera, Rosamaria Caminiti, Rosa Maria Bulotta, Clara Naccari, Cristina Carresi, Vincenzo Musolino, Giancarlo Statti, Domenico Britti, Vincenzo Mollace, Ernesto Palma

Source: Animals, Vol 14, Iss 4, p 608 (2024)

Subject Terms: honeybee (Apis mellifera), flupyradifurone, poisoning, bergamot (Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau) bergamot polyphenolic fraction (BPF), natural products, animal health and welfare, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100, Zoology, QL1-991

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/4/608; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2615

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Use of Essential Oils to Counteract the Phenomena of Antimicrobial Resistance in Livestock Species

Authors: Carmine Lupia, Fabio Castagna, Roberto Bava, Maria Diana Naturale, Ludovica Zicarelli, Mariangela Marrelli, Giancarlo Statti, Bruno Tilocca, Paola Roncada, Domenico Britti, Ernesto Palma

Source: Antibiotics, Vol 13, Iss 2, p 163 (2024)

Subject Terms: essential oils, plants, antimicrobial activity, animal husbandry, antimicrobial-resistant bacteria (ARBs), animal health and welfare, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/2/163; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-6382

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Protective Role of Bergamot Polyphenolic Fraction (BPF) against Deltamethrin Toxicity in Honeybees (Apis mellifera)

Authors: Roberto Bava, Fabio Castagna, Stefano Ruga, Rosamaria Caminiti, Saverio Nucera, Rosa Maria Bulotta, Clara Naccari, Domenico Britti, Vincenzo Mollace, Ernesto Palma

Source: Animals, Vol 13, Iss 24, p 3764 (2023)

Subject Terms: honeybee (Apis mellifera), natural products (NPs), bergamot polyphenolic fraction (BPF), deltamethrin, pyrethroid, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100, Zoology, QL1-991

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/24/3764; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2615

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Chemical Profile of Essential Oils of Selected Lamiaceae Plants and In Vitro Activity for Varroosis Control in Honeybees (Apis mellifera)

Authors: Roberto Bava, Fabio Castagna, Carmine Lupia, Stefano Ruga, Vincenzo Musella, Filomena Conforti, Mariangela Marrelli, Maria Pia Argentieri, Domenico Britti, Giancarlo Statti, Ernesto Palma

Source: Veterinary Sciences, Vol 10, Iss 12, p 701 (2023)

Subject Terms: honeybee (Apis mellifera), Varroa destructor, essential oils (EOs), Origanum vulgare subsp. viridulum, Thymus capitatus, Thymus longicaulis, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/12/701; https://doaj.org/toc/2306-7381

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Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacological Efficacy Evaluation of Calamintha nepeta, Calamintha sylvatica, Lavandula austroapennina and Mentha piperita Essential Oils for the Control of Honeybee (Apis mellifera) Varroosis

Authors: Roberto Bava, Fabio Castagna, Carmine Lupia, Stefano Ruga, Filomena Conforti, Mariangela Marrelli, Maria Pia Argentieri, Vincenzo Musella, Domenico Britti, Giancarlo Statti, Ernesto Palma

Source: Animals, Vol 14, Iss 1, p 69 (2023)

Subject Terms: honeybee (Apis mellifera), Varroa destructor, essential oil, contact residual bioassay, Calamintha sylvatica, Calamintha nepeta, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100, Zoology, QL1-991

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/1/69; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2615

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Natural Products for the Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Authors: Saverio Nucera, Rosa Maria Bulotta, Stefano Ruga, Rosamaria Caminiti, Maria Serra, Roberto Bava, Fabio Castagna, Carmine Lupia, Mariangela Marrelli, Filomena Conforti, Giancarlo Statti, Vincenzo Mollace, Ernesto Palma

Source: Scientia Pharmaceutica, Vol 91, Iss 4, p 53 (2023)

Subject Terms: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), polyphenols, plants, natural products, anti-steatotic compounds, Pharmacy and materia medica, RS1-441

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-0532/91/4/53; https://doaj.org/toc/0036-8709; https://doaj.org/toc/2218-0532

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Plants and Their Derivatives as Promising Therapeutics for Sustainable Control of Honeybee (Apis mellifera) Pathogens

Authors: Roberto Bava, Fabio Castagna, Stefano Ruga, Saverio Nucera, Rosamaria Caminiti, Maria Serra, Rosa Maria Bulotta, Carmine Lupia, Mariangela Marrelli, Filomena Conforti, Giancarlo Statti, Britti Domenico, Ernesto Palma

Source: Pathogens, Vol 12, Iss 10, p 1260 (2023)

Subject Terms: Apis mellifera, honeybee pathogens, essential oils, plant extract, antiviral activity, antibacterial activity, Medicine

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/10/1260; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-0817

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Prevalence of Varroa destructor in Honeybee (Apis mellifera) Farms and Varroosis Control Practices in Southern Italy

Authors: Roberto Bava, Fabio Castagna, Ernesto Palma, Carlotta Ceniti, Maurizio Millea, Carmine Lupia, Domenico Britti, Vincenzo Musella

Source: Microorganisms, Vol 11, Iss 5, p 1228 (2023)

Subject Terms: Varroa destructor, infestation degree, varroosis, Apis mellifera, survey, varroosis control, Biology (General), QH301-705.5

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/5/1228; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2607

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Essential Oils for a Sustainable Control of Honeybee Varroosis

Authors: Roberto Bava, Fabio Castagna, Ernesto Palma, Mariangela Marrelli, Filomena Conforti, Vincenzo Musolino, Cristina Carresi, Carmine Lupia, Carlotta Ceniti, Bruno Tilocca, Paola Roncada, Domenico Britti, Vincenzo Musella

Source: Veterinary Sciences, Vol 10, Iss 5, p 308 (2023)

Subject Terms: essential oils, Varroa destructor, bioinsecticide, contact toxicity, fumigant toxicity, attractant and repellent action, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/5/308; https://doaj.org/toc/2306-7381

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