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Paul Boettcher is affiliated with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Italy. Their research primarily focuses on the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as Agricultural and Biological Sciences. The scientist's work spans key subfields including Genetics, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Insect Science, Global and Planetary Change, and Agronomy and Crop Science.

Their scientific contributions address several main topics such as Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, Animal Genetics and Reproduction, Agricultural Systems and Practices, Genetic diversity and population structure, Livestock Management and Performance Improvement, Genetically Modified Organisms Research, and Plant and animal studies.

Paul Boettcher has published in numerous venues, with frequent contributions in the following journals and outlets:

  • Frontiers in Genetics
  • Sustainability
  • Apidologie
  • animal
  • Biopreservation and Biobanking

Some of their recent papers include:

  • Monitoring and Progress in the Implementation of the Global Plan of Action on Animal Genetic Resources, 2021, Sustainability
  • Protection of honeybees and other pollinators: one global study, 2021, Apidologie
  • Multifunctionality and provision of ecosystem services by livestock species and breeds at global level, 2023, animal
  • Quality Management Practices of Gene Banks for Livestock: A Global Review, 2020, Biopreservation and Biobanking
  • Food securers or invasive aliens? Trends and consequences of non-native livestock introgression in developing countries, 2020, Global Food Security

In addition, Boettcher has contributed to book publications, including the title Genomic characterization of animal genetic resources, published in 2023 by FAO eBooks.

Frequent co-authors in the scientist's work include:

  • R. Baumung
  • Grégoire Leroy
  • B. Besbes
  • Rute R. da Fonseca
  • Christian Looft

Best Publications

  • Genome-Wide Survey of SNP Variation Uncovers the Genetic Structure of Cattle Breeds

    Richard A. Gibbs;Jeremy F. Taylor;Curtis P. Van Tassell

  • Relationships Between Energy Balance and Health Traits of Dairy Cattle in Early Lactation

    B.L. Collard;P.J. Boettcher;J.C.M. Dekkers;D. Petitclerc

  • Development of an Udder Health Index for Sire Selection Based on Somatic Cell Score, Udder Conformation, and Milking Speed

    P.J. Boettcher;J.C.M. Dekkers;B.W. Kolstad

  • Challenges and opportunities in genetic improvement of local livestock breeds

    Filippo Biscarini;Ezequiel L. Nicolazzi;Alessandra Stella;Alessandra Stella;Paul J. Boettcher

  • Relationships Between Somatic Cell Count and Intramammary Infection in Buffaloes

    P. Moroni;C. Sgoifo Rossi;G. Pisoni;V. Bronzo

  • Objectives, criteria and methods for using molecular genetic data in priority setting for conservation of animal genetic resources

    P.J. Boettcher;Michèle Tixier-Boichard;M.A. Toro;H. Simianer

  • Identification of Selection Signatures in Cattle Breeds Selected for Dairy Production

    Alessandra Stella;Paolo Ajmone-Marsan;Barbara Lazzari;Paul Boettcher

  • Genetic Analysis of Clinical Lameness in Dairy Cattle

    P.J. Boettcher;J.C.M. Dekkers;L.D. Warnick;S.J. Wells

  • Risk factors for intramammary infections and relationship with somatic-cell counts in Italian dairy goats

    P. Moroni;G. Pisoni;G. Ruffo;P.J. Boettcher

  • Effects of Casein Haplotypes on Milk Production Traits in Italian Holstein and Brown Swiss Cattle

    P.J. Boettcher;A. Caroli;A. Stella;S. Chessa

  • A quantitative approach to classifying Holstein cows based on antibody responsiveness and its relationship to peripartum mastitis occurrence.

    L.C. Wagter;B.A. Mallard;B.N. Wilkie;K.E. Leslie

  • Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Concentrations of Milk Urea Nitrogen

    G.M. Wood;P.J. Boettcher;P.J. Boettcher;J. Jamrozik;G.B. Jansen

  • Review: Sustainability of crossbreeding in developing countries; definitely not like crossing a meadow….

    G. Leroy;R. Baumung;P. Boettcher;B. Scherf

  • Subclinical Mastitis and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Staphylococcus caprae and Staphylococcus epidermidis Isolated from Two Italian Goat Herds

    P. Moroni;G. Pisoni;M. Antonini;G. Ruffo

  • Bayesian inference for categorical traits with an application to variance component estimation.

    M.F. Luo;P.J. Boettcher;L.R. Schaeffer;J.C.M. Dekkers

  • Comparison of methods for genetic evaluation of sires for survival of their daughters in the first three lactations

    P.J. Boettcher;L.K. Jairath;J.C.M. Dekkers

  • Review: Domestic herbivores and food security: current contribution, trends and challenges for a sustainable development.

    A. Mottet;F. Teillard;P. Boettcher;G. De’ Besi

  • Genetic resources and genomics for adaptation of livestock to climate change

    Paul J. Boettcher;Irene Hoffmann;Roswitha Baumung;Adam G. Drucker

  • Genotype x environment interactions in conventional versus pasture-based dairies in Canada.

    P. J. Boettcher;J. Fatehi;Michael M Schutz

  • Genetic evaluation of Holstein bulls for somatic cells in milk of daughters.

    P.J. Boettcher;L.B. Hansen;P.M. vanRaden;C.A. Ernst

  • Bayesian Analysis for Estimation of Genetic Parameters of Calving Ease and Stillbirth for Canadian Holsteins

    M.F. Luo;P.J. Boettcher;J.C.M. Dekkers;L.R. Schaeffer

  • AdaptMap: exploring goat diversity and adaptation

    Alessandra Stella;Ezequiel Luis Nicolazzi;Curtis P Van Tassell;Max F Rothschild

  • Short Communication: Antimicrobial Drug Susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus from Subclinical Bovine Mastitis in Italy

    P. Moroni;G. Pisoni;M. Antonini;R. Villa

  • Effects of interactions between type and milk production on survival traits of Canadian Holsteins.

    P.J. Boettcher;L.K. Jairath;K.R. Koots;J.C.M. Dekkers

  • Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from chronically infected dairy goats.

    P. Moroni;G. Pisoni;C. Vimercati;M. Rinaldi

  • Relationships between energy balance and health traits of dairy cattle in early lactation

    B. L. Collard;P. J. Boettcher;J. C. M. Dekkers;L. R. Schaeffer

  • Identification of Selection Signatures in Cattle Breeds Selected for Dairy Production

    A. Stella;Paolo Ajmone Marsan;P Boettcher

Frequent Co-Authors

Paolo Moroni
Paolo Moroni University of Milan
Jack C. M. Dekkers
Jack C. M. Dekkers Iowa State University
John P. Gibson
John P. Gibson University of New England
Piter Bijma
Piter Bijma Wageningen University & Research
Paolo Ajmone-Marsan
Paolo Ajmone-Marsan Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Riccardo Bozzi
Riccardo Bozzi University of Florence
L.R. Schaeffer
L.R. Schaeffer University of Guelph
Licia Colli
Licia Colli Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Daniel Gianola
Daniel Gianola University of Wisconsin–Madison
Michèle Tixier-Boichard
Michèle Tixier-Boichard INRAE : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement

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