University of Padova Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment DAFNAE Viale dell'Università, 16 Legnaro, Italy 35020 Italy [email protected] Massimo De Marchi, PhD Education Jan 2003 – Dec 2005 Università degli Studi di Padova PhD, Animal Science, Animal Science Padova, Italy Oct 1997 – Jul 2002 Università degli Studi di Padova Agricultural Sciences, Life Science Padova, Italy Awards & Grants Jul 2012 Award: Journal of Dairy Science - Most Cited 2012, Dairy Foods Skills & Activities Skills Animal Science, Dairy Technology, Animal Breeding, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemometrics, Milk Quality, Near Infrared Spectroscopy , Animal Genetics, Dairy, Breeding, Fatty Acids, Milk, Food Science, Broilers, Infrared Spectroscopy Journal Publications M. Penasa, M. De Marchi, S. Ton, L. Ancilotto, M. Cassandro: sReproducibility and repeatability of milk coagulation properties predicted by mid-infrared spectroscopy. Alba Sturaro, Massimo De Marchi, Elisa Zorzi, Martino Cassandro: Effect of microparticulated whey protein concentration and protein-to-fat ratio on Caciotta cheese yield and composition. V Toffanin, M De Marchi, N Lopez-Villalobos, M Cassandro: Effectiveness of mid-infrared spectroscopy for prediction of the contents of calcium and phosphorus, and titratable acidity of milk and their relationship with milk quality and coagulation properties. International Dairy Journal 02/2015; DOI:10.13140/2.1.3358.6886 V Toffanin, M Penasa, S Mcparland, D P Berry, M Cassandro, M De Marchi: Genetic parameters for milk mineral content and acidity predicted by mid-infrared spectroscopy in Holstein–Friesian cows. animal 01/2015; DOI:10.1017/S1751731114003255 Mauro Penasa, Francesco Tiezzi, Paolo Gottardo, Martino Cassandro, Massimo De Marchi: Genetics of milk fatty acid groups predicted during routine data recording in Holstein dairy cattle. Livestock Science 12/2014; DOI:10.1016/j.livsci.2014.12.014 M Cassandro, M Battagin, M Penasa, M De Marchi: Short communication: Genetic relationships of milk coagulation properties with body condition score and linear type traits in Holstein-Friesian cows.. Journal of Dairy Science 11/2014; DOI:10.3168/jds.2014-8153 A Sturaro, M Penasa, M Cassandro, A Varotto, M De Marchi: Effect of microparticulated whey proteins on milk coagulation properties. Journal of Dairy Science 08/2014; 97(11). DOI:10.3168/jds.2014-8157 M. Penasa, F. Tiezzi, A. Sturaro, M. Cassandro, M. De Marchi: A comparison of the predicted coagulation characteristics and composition of milk from multi-breed herds of Holstein-Friesian, Brown Swiss and Simmental cows. International Dairy Journal 03/2014; 35(1):6–10. DOI:10.1016/j.idairyj.2013.10.004 M De Marchi, V Toffanin, M Cassandro, M Penasa: Invited review: Mid-infrared spectroscopy as phenotyping tool for milk traits. Journal of Dairy Science 01/2014; 97(3). DOI:10.3168/jds.2013-6799 I Bazzoli, M De Marchi, A Cecchinato, D P Berry, G Bittante: Factors associated with age at slaughter and carcass weight, price, and value of dairy cull cows. Journal of Dairy Science 12/2013; 97(2). DOI:10.3168/jds.2013-6578 C Cipolat-Gotet, A Cecchinato, M De Marchi, G Bittante: Factors affecting variation of different measures of cheese yield and milk nutrient recovery from an individual model cheese-manufacturing process. Journal of Dairy Science 10/2013; 96(12). DOI:10.3168/jds.2012-6516 F Tiezzi, D Pretto, M De Marchi, M Penasa, M Cassandro: Heritability and repeatability of milk coagulation properties predicted by mid-infrared spectroscopy during routine data recording, and their relationships with milk yield and quality traits.. animal 07/2013; DOI:10.1017/S1751731113001195 M De Marchi, V Toffanin, M Cassandro, M Penasa: Prediction of coagulating and noncoagulating milk samples using mid-infrared spectroscopy. Journal of Dairy Science 04/2013; 96(7). DOI:10.3168/jds.2012-6506 Massimo De Marchi: Conservation of local Turkish and Italian chicken breeds: a case study. Italian Journal of Animal Science 04/2013; Massimo De Marchi: On-line prediction of beef quality traits using near infrared spectroscopy. Meat Science 03/2013; 94(4):455-460. DOI:10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.03.003 Denis Pretto, Massimo De Marchi, Mauro Penasa, Martino Cassandro: Effect of milk composition and coagulation traits on Grana Padano cheese yield under field conditions. Journal of Dairy Research 02/2013; 80(01). DOI:10.1017/S0022029912000453 P Gottardo, F Tiezzi, M Penasa, V Toffanin, M Cassandro, M Marchi: Milk fatty acids predicted by midinfrared spectroscopy in mixed dairy herds. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus 01/2013; 78(3):263266. F Maretto, T Szwaczkowski, G Rossi, M De Marchi, A Rutkowski, M Cassandro: Genetic diversity of old chicken breeds kept in Poland. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus 01/2013; 78(3):197-200. D Özdemir, Eren Durmus Ozdemir, Massimo De Marchi, Martino Cassandro: Conservation of local Turkish and Italian chicken breeds: A case study. Italian Journal of Animal Science 01/2013; 12(2-2):313-319. DOI:10.4081/ijas.2013.e49 C. Cipolat-Gotet, A. Cecchinato, M. De Marchi, M. Penasa, G. Bittante: Comparison between mechanical and near-infrared methods for assessing coagulation properties of bovine milk. Journal of Dairy Science 11/2012; 95(11):6806–6819. DOI:10.3168/jds.2012-5551 R Riovanto, M De Marchi, M Cassandro, M Penasa: Use of near infrared transmittance spectroscopy to predict fatty acid composition of chicken meat. Food Chemistry 10/2012; 134(4):2459-64. DOI:10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.04.038 M De Marchi, M Penasa, A Cecchinato, G Bittante: The relevance of different near infrared technologies and sample treatments for predicting meat quality traits in commercial beef cuts. Meat Science 10/2012; 93(2). DOI:10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.09.013 A Cecchinato, M Penasa, C Cipolat Gotet, M De Marchi, G Bittante: Short communication: Factors affecting coagulation properties of Mediterranean buffalo milk. Journal of Dairy Science 04/2012; 95(4):1709-13. DOI:10.3168/jds.2011-4694 A Cecchinato, C Ribeca, A Maurmayr, M Penasa, M De Marchi, N P P Macciotta, M Mele, P Secchiari, G Pagnacco, G Bittante: Short communication: Effects of !-lactoglobulin, stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturase 1, and sterol regulatory element binding protein gene allelic variants on milk production, composition, acidity, and coagulation properties of Brown Swiss cows.. Journal of Dairy Science 02/2012; 95(1):450-4. DOI:10.3168/jds.2011-4581 V Toffanin, M De Marchi, M Penasa, D Pretto, M Cassandro: Characterization of milk coagulation ability in bulk milk samples. Acta agriculturae Slovenica 01/2012; 100(SUPPL.3):93-98. A Sturaro, F Tiezzi, M Penasa, M De Marchi, M Cassandro: Study of milk coagulation properties in multibreed italian dairy herds. Acta agriculturae Slovenica 01/2012; 100(SUPPL.3):89-92. G Bittante, N Cologna, A Cecchinato, M De Marchi, M Penasa, F Tiezzi, I Endrizzi, F Gasperi: Monitoring of sensory attributes used in the quality payment system of Trentingrana cheese.. Journal of Dairy Science 11/2011; 94(11):5699-709. DOI:10.3168/jds.2011-4319 M De Marchi, R Riovanto, M Penasa, M Cassandro: At-line prediction of fatty acid profile in chicken breast using near infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Meat Science 10/2011; 90(3):653-7. DOI:10.1016/j.meatsci.2011.10.009 E Zanetti, M De Marchi, M Abbadi, M Cassandro: Variation of genetic diversity over time in local Italian chicken breeds undergoing in situ conservation. Poultry Science 10/2011; 90(10):2195-201. DOI:10.3382/ps.2011-01527 S Schiavon, M De Marchi, F Tagliapietra, L Bailoni, A Cecchinato, G Bittante: Effect of high or low protein ration combined or not with rumen protected conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on meat CLA content and quality traits of double-muscled Piemontese bulls. Meat Science 10/2011; 89(2):133-42. DOI:10.1016/j.meatsci.2011.03.025 A Cecchinato, M De Marchi, M Penasa, J Casellas, S Schiavon, G Bittante: Genetic analysis of beef fatty acid composition predicted by near-infrared spectroscopy. Journal of Animal Science 09/2011; 90(2):429-38. DOI:10.2527/jas.2011-4150 G. Bittante, A. Cecchinato, R. Dal Zotto, M. De Marchi, M. Penasa: Adjusting for age can lead to biased genetic evaluation for body weight in cattle. Livestock Science 09/2011; 140(1):1-7. DOI:10.1016/j.livsci.2011.02.001 A Cecchinato, M Penasa, M De Marchi, L Gallo, G Bittante, P Carnier: Genetic parameters of coagulation properties, milk yield, quality, and acidity estimated using coagulating and noncoagulating milk information in Brown Swiss and Holstein-Friesian cows.. Journal of Dairy Science 08/2011; 94(8):4205-13. DOI:10.3168/jds.2010-3913 M De Marchi, M Penasa, A Cecchinato, M Mele, P Secchiari, G Bittante: Effectiveness of mid-infrared spectroscopy to predict fatty acid composition of Brown Swiss bovine milk.. animal 08/2011; 5(10):1653-8. DOI:10.1017/S1751731111000747 G Bittante, A Cecchinato, N Cologna, M Penasa, F Tiezzi, M De Marchi: Factors affecting the incidence of first-quality wheels of Trentingrana cheese.. Journal of Dairy Science 07/2011; 94(7):3700-7. DOI:10.3168/jds.2010-3746 M De Marchi, M Penasa, M Battagin, E Zanetti, C Pulici, M Cassandro: Feasibility of the direct application of near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy on intact chicken breasts to predict meat color and physical traits. Poultry Science 07/2011; 90(7):1594-9. DOI:10.3382/ps.2010-01239 A Cecchinato, M De Marchi, M Penasa, A Albera, G Bittante: Near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy predictions as indicator traits in breeding programs for enhanced beef quality. Journal of Animal Science 03/2011; 89(9):2687-95. DOI:10.2527/jas.2010-3740 V Bonfatti, A Cecchinato, G Di Martino, M De Marchi, L Gallo, P Carnier: Effect of "-casein B relative content in bulk milk "-casein on Montasio, Asiago, and Caciotta cheese yield using milk of similar protein composition.. Journal of Dairy Science 02/2011; 94(2):602-13. DOI:10.3168/jds.2010-3368 E Pellattiero, A Cecchinato, M Marchi, M Penasa, N Tormen, S Schiavon, M Cassandro, G Bittante: Growth rate, slaughter traits and meat quality of lambs of three alpine sheep breeds. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus 01/2011; 76(4):297-300. M Penasa, A Cecchinato, M Battagin, M De Marchi, D Pretto, M Cassandro: Bayesian inference of genetic parameters for test-day milk yield, milk quality traits, and somatic cell score in Burlina cows.. Journal of applied genetics 12/2010; 51(4):489-95. DOI:10.1007/BF03208878 E Zanetti, M De Marchi, C Dalvit, C Molette, H Remignon, M Cassandro: Carcase characteristics and qualitative meat traits of three Italian local chicken breeds.. British Poultry Science 10/2010; 51(5):629-34. DOI:10.1080/00071668.2010.521142 M Penasa, M Cassandro, D Pretto, M De Marchi, A Comin, S Chessa, R Dal Zotto, G Bittante: Short communication: Influence of composite casein genotypes on additive genetic variation of milk production traits and coagulation properties in Holstein-Friesian cows. Journal of Dairy Science 07/2010; 93(7):33469. DOI:10.3168/jds.2010-3164 M. Penasa, M. De Marchi, R. Dal Zotto, G. de Jong, G. Bittante, M. Cassandro: Heterosis effects in a black and white dairy cattle population under different production environments. Livestock Science 06/2010; 131(1):52-57. DOI:10.1016/j.livsci.2010.02.027 Boukha A, M. De Marchi, Albera A, Bittante G, Gallo L, Carnier P: Genetic parameters of beef quality traits for Piemontese cattle. 04/2010; DOI:10.4081/ijas.2007.1s.53 M. De Marchi, Berzaghi P, Boukha A, Mirisola M, Gallo L: Use of near infrared spectroscopy for assessment of beef quality traits. 04/2010; DOI:10.4081/ijas.2007.1s.421 E Zanetti, M De Marchi, C Dalvit, M Cassandro: Genetic characterization of local Italian breeds of chickens undergoing in situ conservation. Poultry Science 03/2010; 89(3):420-7. DOI:10.3382/ps.2009-00324 Noventa Marco, Gallo Luigi, Sturaro Enrico, Bonetti Omar, Massimo De Marchi, Carnier Paolo: Relationship between raw ham cathepsin B activity and firmness of dry cured hams. 01/2010; DOI:10.4081/ijas.2005.3s.82 Massimo De Marchi, Dalvit Chiara, Targhetta Chiara, Cassandro Martino: Assessing genetic variability in two ancient chicken breeds of Padova area. 01/2010; DOI:10.4081/ijas.2005.3s.151 Pretto Denis, Massimo De Marchi, Dalvit Chiara, Cassandro Martino: Comparing profitability of Burlina and Holstein Friesian cattle breeds. 01/2010; 8(3s). DOI:10.4081/ijas.2009.s3.65 Penasa Mauro, Massimo De Marchi, Riccardo Dal Zotto, Cecchinato Alessio, Cassandro Martino, Bittante Giovanni: Influence of the sire on market value of Belgian Blue x Brown Swiss crossbred calves. Italian Journal of Animal Science 01/2010; DOI:10.4081/ijas.2009.s3.113 Tiezzi Francesco, Cecchinato Alessio, Massimo De Marchi, Gallo Luigi, Bittante Giovanni: Characterization of buffalo production of northeast of Italy. 01/2010; 8(3s). DOI:10.4081/ijas.2009.s3.160 Cecchinato Alessio, Massimo De Marchi, Boukha Aziza, Ribeca Cinzia, Carnier Paolo: Genetic correlations between measures of beef quality traits and their predictions by near-infrared spectroscopy in the Piemontese cattle breed. 01/2010; DOI:10.4081/ijas.2009.s2.51 Massimo De Marchi, Bonfatti Valentina, Cecchinato Alessio, Guido Di Martino, Carnier Paolo: Prediction of protein composition of individual cow milk using mid-infrared spectroscopy. 01/2010; DOI:10.4081/ijas.2009.s2.399 Gallo Luigi, Contiero Barbara, Massimo De Marchi, Carnier Paolo, Cassandro Martino, Bittante Giovanni: Retrospective analysis of dry period length in Italian Holstein cows. Italian Journal of Animal Science 01/2010; DOI:10.4081/ijas.2008.65 A Cecchinato, M De Marchi, L Gallo, G Bittante, P Carnier: Mid-infrared spectroscopy predictions as indicator traits in breeding programs for enhanced coagulation properties of milk.. Journal of Dairy Science 10/2009; 92(10):5304-13. DOI:10.3168/jds.2009-2246 C Dalvit, M De Marchi, E Zanetti, M Cassandro: Genetic variation and population structure of Italian native sheep breeds undergoing in situ conservation. Journal of Animal Science 09/2009; 87(12):3837-44. DOI:10.2527/jas.2008-1682 R Dal Zotto, M Penasa, M De Marchi, M Cassandro, N López-Villalobos, G Bittante: Use of crossbreeding with beef bulls in dairy herds: Effect on age, body weight, price, and market value of calves sold at livestock auctions. Journal of Animal Science 06/2009; 87(9):3053-9. DOI:10.2527/jas.2008-1620 M De Marchi, C C Fagan, C P O'Donnell, A Cecchinato, R Dal Zotto, M Cassandro, M Penasa, G Bittante: Prediction of coagulation properties, titratable acidity, and pH of bovine milk using mid-infrared spectroscopy.. Journal of Dairy Science 02/2009; 92(1):423-32. DOI:10.3168/jds.2008-1163 A Comin, M Cassandro, S Chessa, M Ojala, R Dal Zotto, M De Marchi, P Carnier, L Gallo, G Pagnacco, G Bittante: Effects of composite beta- and K-casein genotypes on milk coagulation, quality, and yield traits in Italian Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 11/2008; 91(10):4022-7. DOI:10.3168/jds.2007-0546 M De Marchi, G Bittante, R Dal Zotto, C Dalvit, M Cassandro: Effect of Holstein Friesian and Brown Swiss breeds on quality of milk and cheese.. Journal of Dairy Science 11/2008; 91(10):4092-102. DOI:10.3168/jds.2007-0788 R Dal Zotto, M De Marchi, A Cecchinato, M Penasa, M Cassandro, P Carnier, L Gallo, G Bittante: Reproducibility and repeatability of measures of milk coagulation properties and predictive ability of midinfrared reflectance spectroscopy.. Journal of Dairy Science 11/2008; 91(10):4103-12. DOI:10.3168/jds.2007-0772 C Dalvit, M De Marchi, R Dal Zotto, M Gervaso, T Meuwissen, M Cassandro: Breed assignment test in four Italian beef cattle breeds. Meat Science 10/2008; 80(2):389-95. DOI:10.1016/j.meatsci.2008.01.001 C Dalvit, M De Marchi, R Dal Zotto, E Zanetti, T Meuwissen, M Cassandro: Genetic characterization of the Burlina cattle breed using microsatellites markers.. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics 05/2008; 125(2):137-44. DOI:10.1111/j.1439-0388.2007.00707.x Federico Pacini, Annalisa Fellin, Christian Andrighetto, Riccardo Dal Zotto, Massimo De Marchi, Martino Cassandro, Angiolella Lombardi: Detection of B "-casein variant (CSN3*B) in Burlina dairy cattle by PCR-TTGE. Dairy Science and Technology 03/2008; 88(2):217-223. DOI:10.1051/dst:2007018 M Cassandro, A Comin, M Ojala, R Dal Zotto, M De Marchi, L Gallo, P Carnier, G Bittante: Genetic parameters of milk coagulation properties and their relationships with milk yield and quality traits in Italian Holstein cows.. Journal of Dairy Science 02/2008; 91(1):371-6. DOI:10.3168/jds.2007-0308 C. Dalvit, M. De Marchi, C. Targhetta, M. Gervaso, M. Cassandro: Genetic traceability of meat using microsatellite markers. Food Research International 01/2008; DOI:10.1016/j.foodres.2007.12.010 R Dal Zotto, M De Marchi, C Dalvit, M Cassandro, L Gallo, P Carnier, G Bittante: Heritabilities and genetic correlations of body condition score and calving interval with yield, somatic cell score, and linear type traits in Brown Swiss cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 01/2008; 90(12):5737-43. DOI:10.3168/jds.2007-0280 C Dalvit, M De Marchi, M Cassandro: Genetic traceability of livestock products: A review. Meat Science 12/2007; 77(4):437-49. DOI:10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.05.027 M De Marchi, R Dal Zotto, M Cassandro, G Bittante: Milk coagulation ability of five dairy cattle breeds.. Journal of Dairy Science 09/2007; 90(8):3986-92. DOI:10.3168/jds.2006-627 Chiara Dalvit, R Dal Zotto, M De Marchi, M Cassandro: GENETIC AND PRODUCTIVE CHARACTERIZATION OF THE BURLINA CATTLE BREED. E Zanetti, Chiara Dalvit, M De Marchi, R Dal Zotto, M Cassandro: GENETIC CHARACTERISATION OF ITALIAN CHICKEN BREEDS USING A PANEL OF TWENTY MICROSATELLITE MARKERS. Cassandro Martino, Dalvit Chiara, Zanetti Enrico, Massimo De Marchi, Riccardo Dal Zotto: GENETIC ASPECTS OF MILK COAGULATION PROPERTIES IN DAIRY CATTLE. M De Marchi, C Dalvit, C Targhetta, M Cassandro: Assessing genetic diversity in indigenous Veneto chicken breeds using AFLP markers. Animal Genetics 05/2006; 37(2):101-5. DOI:10.1111/j.13652052.2005.01390.x M. De Marchi, Cassandro M, Lunardi E, Baldan G, Siegel P.B: Carcass Characteristics and Qualitative Meat Traits of the Padovana Breed of Chicken. International Journal of Poultry Science 04/2005; DOI:10.3923/ijps.2005.233.238 M. De Marchi, M. Cassandro, C. Targhetta, M. Baruchello, D.R. Notter: Conservation of poultry genetic resource in the Veneto region of Italy. 03/2005; 37:63 - 74. DOI:10.1017/S1014233900001978 Dalvit C, M. De Marchi, Barcaccia G, Zanon A, Sabbioni A: Genetic similarities among Modenese, Romagnola and three Veneto chicken breeds.. Italian Journal of Animal Science 01/2005; 4((Suppl. 2)):106-108. DOI:10.4081/ijas.2005.2s.106 Martino CASSANDRO, Massimo DE MARCHI, Maristella BARUCHELLO: ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY AND STABILITY FOR REPRODUCTION TRAITS OF LOCAL CHICKEN BREEDS. C Dalvit, C Targhetta, M Gervaso, M De Marchi, R Mantovani, M Cassandro: Application of a panel of microsatellite markers for the genetic traceability of bovine origin products. Conference Proceedings G. Niero, A. Sturaro, A.R. Trentin, A. Masi, M. De Marchi, M. Cassandro: Effect of cheesemaking with microparticulated whey proteins on the concentration of low molecular thiols in cheese. Proceedings of the 22th International Symposium Animal Science Days, 16-19 September 2014, Keszthely (Hungary), Hotel helikon, Keszthely, Hungary; 09/2014; 09/2014 A. Dalla Riva, T. Kristensen, M. De Marchi, M. Kargo, J. Jensen, M. Cassandro: Carbon footprint from dairy farming system: comparison between Holstein and Jersey cattle in Italian circumstances. Proceedings of the 22th International Symposium Animal Science Days, 16-19 September 2014, Keszthely (Hungary), Hotel helikon, Keszthely, Hungary; 09/2014, Hungary, Balaton Lake; 09/2014 A Varotto, M De Marchi, M Penasa, M Cassandro: Milk coagulation ability of Rendena and Holstein-Friesian cattle breeds. Proceedings of the 22th International Symposium Animal Science Days, 16-19 September 2014, Keszthely (Hungary), Hotel helikon, Keszthely, Hungary; 09/2014; 09/2014 Giulio Visentin, Audrey A Mc Dermott, Sinead McParland, Donagh P Berry, Massimo De Marchi: Genetics of Milk Coagulation Properties Predicted by Milk Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy Analysis of Irish Dairy Cows. 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production; 08/2014 M De Marchi, P Gottardo, M Cassandro, M Penasa: Improving the Accuracy of Mid-infrared Prediction Models by Selecting the Most Informative Wavelengths through Uninformative Variable Elimination. WCGALP 2014, Vancouver, BC, CANADA; 08/2014 Audrey A Mc Dermott, Giulio Visentin, Massimo De Marchi, Owen A Kenny, Mark Fenlon, Sinead McParland: Mid-infrared Spectroscopy to Predict Important Milk Quality Traits in Irish Cows. 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production; 08/2014 M Cassandro, D Pretto, M De Marchi, M Penasa, N Lopez-Villalobos: Economic Values of Milk Production and Milk Coagulation Properties in Italian Holstein-Friesian Dairy Cattle. WCGALP 2014, Vancouver, BC, CANADA; 08/2014 Massimo De Marchi, Paolo Gottardo, Martino Cassandro, Mauro Penasa: Improving the Accuracy of Midinfrared Prediction Models by Selecting the Most Informative Wavelengths through Uninformative Variable Elimination. 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production; 08/2014 G Cesaro, E Sturaro, M De Marchi, G Bittante, L Gallo: Characterization of intensive beef production system of North East Italy. EAAP 2013; 08/2013 M De Marchi, M Penasa, F Tiezzi, V Toffanin, M Cassandro: Prediction of milk coagulation properties by Fourier Transform Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy (FTMIR) for genetic purposes, herd management and dairy profitability. 38th ICAR 2012 - Cork (Ireland), Cork - Ireland; 05/2012