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Georgios Banos

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LIST OF PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

G. Banos, M. Winters, R. Mrode, A.P. Mitchell, S.C. Bishop, J.A. Woolliams and M.P. Coffey. 2017. “Genetic evaluation for bovine tuberculosis resistance in dairy cattle” Journal of Dairy Science 100(2):1272–1281 http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2016-11897.

D. Miltiadou, M. Orford, S. Symeou and G. Banos. 2017. “Identification of variation in the ovine prolactin gene of Chios sheep with a cost effective sequence based typing assay” Journal of Dairy Science  http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2016-11721.

S.J. Denholm, T.N. McNeilly, G. Banos, M.P. Coffey, G.C. Russell, A. Bagnall, M.C. Mitchell and E. Wall. 2017 “Estimating genetic and phenotypic parameters of cellular immune-associated traits in dairy cows” Journal of Dairy Science http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2016-11679.

G. Bramis, A.I. Gelasakis A.I., E. Kiossis, G. Banos and G. Arsenos. 2016. “Predisposing factors and control of bacterial mastitis in dairy ewes” Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society 67(4):213-224.

E. Sánchez-Molano, D. Tsiokos, D. Chatziplis, H. Jorjani, L. Degano, C. Diaz, A. Rossoni, H. Schwarzenbacher, F. Seefried, L. Varona, D. Vicario, E.L. Nicolazzi and G. Banos. 2016. “A practical approach to detect ancestral haplotypes in livestock populations” BMC Genetics 17:91 doi:10.1186/s12863-016-0405-2.

L.A. Seeker, R. Holland, S. Underwood, J. Fairlie, A. Psifidi, J.J. Ilska, A. Bagnall, B. Whitelaw, M. Coffey, G. Banos and D.H. Nussey. 2016. “Method specific calibration corrects for DNA extraction method effects on relative telomere length measurements by quantitative PCR” PLoS ONE 11(10): e0164046. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0164046.

A. Psifidi, G. Banos, O. Matika, T.T. Desta, J. Bettridge, D.A. Hume, T. Dessie, R. Christley, P. Wigley, O. Hanotte and P. Kaiser. 2016. “Genome-wide association studies of immune, disease and production traits in indigenous chicken ecotypes” Genetics Selection Evolution. 48:74 doi: 10.1186/s12711-016-0252-7.

A. Psifidi, M. Fife, J. Howell, O. Matika, P.M. van Diemen, R. Kuo, J. Smith, P.M. Hocking, N. Salmon, M.A. Jones, D.A. Hume, G. Banos, M.P. Stevens and P. Kaiser. 2016. “The genomic architecture of resistance to Campylobacter jejuni intestinal colonisation in chickens” BMC Genomics 17:293 doi: 10.1186/s12864-016-2612-7.

V. Tsiamadis, G. Banos, N. Panousis, M. Kritsepi-Konstantinou, G. Arsenos and G.E. Valergakis. 2016 “Genetic parameters of subclinical macromineral disorders and major clinical diseases in post parturient Holstein cows” Journal of Dairy Science 99:8901–8914 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2015-10789.

V. Tsiamadis, G. Banos, N. Panousis, M. Kritsepi-Konstantinou, G. Arsenos and G.E. Valergakis. 2016. “Genetic parameters of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium serum concentrations during the first eight days after calving in Holstein cows”. Journal of Dairy Science 99(7):5535–5544 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2015-10787.

E. Sanchez-Molano, R. Pong-Wong and G. Banos. 2016. “Genomic–based optimum contribution in conservation and genetic improvement programs with antagonistic fitness and productivity traits” Frontiers in Genetics 7:25. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2016.00025.

T.M. Englishby, G. Banos, K.L. Moore, M.P. Coffey, R.D. Evans and D.P. Berry. 2016. “Genetic analysis of carcass traits in beef cattle using random regression models” Journal of Animal Science 94:4. doi:10.2527/jas.2015-0246.

G. Maniatis, N. Demiris, A. Kranis, G. Banos and A. Kominakis. 2015. “Comparison of inference methods of genetic parameters with an application to body weight in broilers” Archives Animal Breeding 58:277-286.

S. Chaintoutis, N. Diakakis, M. Papanastassopoulou, G. Banos and Ch. Dovas. 2015. “Cross-protection evaluation of a lineage 1 West Nile virus inactivated vaccine against natural infections from a virulent lineage 2 strain in horses, under field conditions” Clinical and Vaccine Immunology 22:1040 –1049.

A.I. Gelasakis, G. Arsenos, G.E. Valergakis and G. Banos. 2015. “Association of lameness with milk yield and lactation curves in Chios dairy ewes” Journal of Dairy Research CJO2015. doi:10.1017/S0022029915000059.

A. Psifidi, C.I. Dovas, G. Bramis, T. Lazou, C.L. Russel, G. Arsenos and G. Banos. 2015. “Comparison of eleven methods for genomic DNA extraction suitable for large-scale whole-genome genotyping and long-term DNA banking using blood samples” PLoS ONE 10(1): e0115960. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0115960.

N.K. Pickering, M.G.G. Chagunda, G. Banos, R. Mrode, J.C. McEwan and E. Wall. 2015. “Genetic parameters for predicted methane production and laser methane detector measurements” Journal of Animal Science 92:11-20.

G. Oikonomou, G. Banos, V. Machado, L. Caixeta and R.C. Bicalho. 2014. “Genetic characterization of digital cushion thickness” Journal of Dairy Science 97:532-536.

A. Kougioumtzis, G.E. Valergakis, G. Oikonomou, G. Arsenos and G. Banos. 2014. “Profile and genetic parameters of dairy cattle locomotion score and lameness across lactation” Animal 8(1):20-27.

G. Banos, E. Wall, M.P. Coffey, A. Bagnall, S. Gillespie, G.C. Russell and T.N. McNeilly. 2013. “Identification of immune traits correlated with dairy cow health, reproduction and productivity” PLoS ONE 8(6): e65766. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0065766.

A. Psifidi, C. Dovas, K. Efthimiou and G. Banos. 2013. “PRNP genotyping in dairy sheep flocks: A sampling strategy for application in breeding programmes for scrapie eradication" Small Ruminant Research 113:335-339.

A.I. Gelasakis, G. Arsenos, J. Hickford, H. Zhou, A. Psifidi, G.E. Valergakis and G. Banos. 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.

M.P.L. Calus, D.P. Berry, G. Banos, Y. de Haas and R.F. Veerkamp. 2013. “Genomic selection: the option for new robustness traits?” Advances in Animal Biosciences 4 (3):618-625. Invited paper.

G. Maniatis, N. Demiris, A. Kranis, G. Banos and A. Kominakis. 2013. “Model comparison and estimation of genetic parameters for body weight in commercial broilers” Canadian Journal of Animal Science 93:67-77.

G. Maniatis, N. Demiris, A. Kranis, G. Banos and A. Kominakis. 2013. “Genetic analysis of sexual dimorphism of body weight in broilers” Journal of Applied Genetics 54:61-70.

G. Banos, M.P. Coffey, R.F. Veerkamp, D.P. Berry and E. Wall. 2012. “Merging and characterising phenotypic data on conventional and rare traits from dairy cattle experimental resources in three countries Animal 6:1040-1048.

G. Banos and M.P. Coffey. 2012 “Prediction of liveweight from linear conformation traits in dairy cattle” Journal of Dairy Science 95:2170-2175.

A.I. Gelasakis, G.E. Valergakis, G. Arsenos and G. Banos. 2012. “description and typology of intensive Chios dairy sheep farms in Greece” Journal of Dairy Science 95:3070-3079.

S. Mc Parland, G. Banos, B. McCarthy, E. Lewis, M.P. Coffey, B. O’Neill, M. O’Donovan, E. Wall and D.P. Berry. 2012. “Validation of mid-infrared spectrometry in milk for predicting body energy status in Holstein-Friesian cows” Journal of Dairy Science 95:7225-7235.

G. Oikonomou, G. Michailidis, A. Kougioumtzis, M. Avdi and G. Banos. 2011. "Effect of polymorphisms at the STAT5A and FGF2 gene loci on reproduction, milk yield and lameness of Holstein cows" Research in Veterinary Science 91:235-239.

S. Mc Parland, G. Banos, E. Wall, M.P. Coffey, H. Soyeurt, R.F. Veerkamp and D.P. Berry. 2011. "The use of mid-infrared spectrometry to predict energy status of Holstein cows” Journal of Dairy Science 94:3651-3661.

A. Psifidi, Z. Basdagianni, C. Dovas, G. Arsenos, E. Sinapis, M. Papanastassopoulou and G. Banos. 2011. “Characterisation of the PRNP gene locus in Chios dairy sheep and its association with milk production and reproduction traits” Animal Genetics 42:406-414.

A. Psifidi, C.I. Dovas and G. Banos. 2011. “Novel quantitative real-time LCR for the sensitive detection of SNP frequencies in pooled DNA: Method development, evaluation and application” PLoS ONE 6(1): e14560. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0014560.

G.E. Valergakis, G. Oikonomou, G. Arsenos and G. Banos. 2011. “Phenotypic association between energy balance indicators and reproductive performance in primiparous Holstein cows” Veterinary Record 168:189 doi:10.1136/vr.c6259.

G. Banos and M.P. Coffey. 2010. “Genetic association between body energy measured throughout lactation and fertility in dairy cattle” Animal 4:189-199.

G. Banos and M.P. Coffey. 2010. “Characterization of the genome-wide linkage disequilibrium in two divergent selection lines of dairy cows” Journal of Dairy Science 93:2775-2778.

P.R. Amer and G. Banos. 2010. “Implications of avoiding overlap between training and testing datasets when evaluating genomic predictions of genetic merit” Journal of Dairy Science 93:3320-3330.

A. Psifidi, C.I. Dovas and G. Banos. 2010. “A comparison of six methods for genomic DNA extraction suitable for PCR-based genotyping applications using ovine milk samples” Molecular and Cellular Probes 24:93-98.

G.E. Valergakis, A.I. Gelasakis, G. Oikonomou, G. Arsenos, P. Fortomaris and G. Banos. 2010. “Profitability of a dairy sheep genetic improvement program using artificial insemination” Animal 4:1628-1633.

A.I. Gelasakis, G. Arsenos, G.E. Valergakis, P. Fortomaris and G. Banos. 2010. “Effect of lameness on milk production in a flock of dairy sheep” Veterinary Record 167:533-534.

I.G. Bouzalas, C.I. Dovas, G. Banos, M. Papanastassopoulou, S. Kritas, A. Oevermann, D. Papakostaki, E. Chatzinasiou, O. Papadopoulos, T. Seuberlich and G. Koptopoulos. 2010. “Caprine PRNP polymorphisms at codons 171, 211, 222 and 240 in a Greek herd and their association with classical scrapie” Journal of General Virology 91:1629-2634.

G. Oikonomou, K. Angelopoulou, G. Arsenos, D. Zygoyiannis and G. Banos. 2009. “Effect of polymorphisms in the DGAT1, leptin and growth hormone receptor gene loci on body energy, blood metabolic and reproductive traits of Holstein cows” Animal Genetics 40:10-17.

G. Banos, J.A. Woolliams, B.W. Woodward, A.B. Forbes and M.P. Coffey. 2008. “Impact of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in leptin, leptin receptor, growth hormone receptor, and DGAT1 gene loci on milk production, feed and body energy traits of UK dairy cows” Journal of Dairy Science 91:3190-3200.

M. Avdi and G. Banos. 2008. “Genetic diversity and inbreeding in the Greek Skyros horse” Livestock Science 114:362–365.

G. Oikonomou, G.E. Valergakis, G. Arsenos, N. Roubies and G. Banos. 2008. “Genetic profile of body energy and blood metabolic traits across lactation in primiparous Holstein cows” Journal of Dairy Science 91:2814-2822.

G. Oikonomou, G. Arsenos, G.E. Valergakis, A. Tsiaras, D. Zygoyiannis and G. Banos. 2008. “Genetic relationship of body energy and blood metabolites with reproduction in Holstein cows” Journal of Dairy Science 91:4323-4332.

G.E. Valergakis, G. Arsenos, Z. Basdagianni and G. Banos. 2008. “Grouping strategies and lead factors for ration formulation in milking ewes of the Chios breed” Livestock Science 115:211-218.

G. Banos, S. Brotherstone and M.P. Coffey. 2007. “Prenatal maternal effects on body condition score, female fertility and milk yield of dairy cows” Journal of Dairy Science 90:3490-3499.

G.E. Valergakis, G. Arsenos and G. Banos. 2007. “Comparison of artificial insemination and natural service cost effectiveness in dairy cattle” Animal 1:293-300.

S. Brotherstone, M.P. Coffey and G. Banos. 2007. “Genetic parameters of growth in dairy cattle and associations between growth and health traits” Journal of Dairy Science 90:444-450.

G. Banos, M.P. Coffey, E. Wall and S. Brotherstone. 2006. “Genetic relationship between first lactation body energy and later life udder health in dairy cattle" Journal of Dairy Science 89:2222-2232.

S. Diplaris, A.L. Symeonidis, P.A. Mitkas, G. Banos and Z. Abas. 2006. “A decision-tree-based alarming system for the validation of national genetic evaluations” Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 52:21-35.

P. Fortomaris, G. Arsenos, M. Georgiadis, G. Banos, C. Stamataris and D. Zygoyiannis. 2006. “Effect of meat appearance on consumer preferences for pork chops in Greece and Cyprus” Meat Science 72:688-696.

G. Banos, G. Arsenos, Z. Abas and Z. Basdagianni. 2005. “Population parameter estimation of daily milk yield of the Chios sheep using test-day random regression models and Gibbs sampling” Animal Science 81:233-238.

G. Banos, S. Brotherstone and M.P. Coffey. 2005. “Genetic profile of total body energy content of Holstein cows in the first three lactations Journal of Dairy Science 88:2616-2623.

G. Banos, M.P. Coffey and S. Brotherstone. 2005. “Modeling daily energy balance of dairy cows in the first three lactations” Journal of Dairy Science 88:2226-2237.

Z. Basdagianni, G. Banos, Z. Abas, G. Arsenos, G.E. Valergakis and D. Zygoyiannis. 2005. “Estimation of daily and total lactation milk yield of Chios ewes from single morning or evening records” Livestock Production Science 92:59-68.

A.M. Tsiaras, G.G. Bargouli, G. Banos and C.M. Boscos. 2005. “Effect of kappa-casein and beta-lactoglobulin loci on milk production traits and reproductive performance of Holstein cows” Journal of Dairy Science 88:327-334.

G. Banos, S. Brotherstone and M.P. Coffey. 2004. “Evaluation of body condition score measured throughout lactation as an indicator of fertility in dairy cattle” Journal of Dairy Science 87:2669-2676.

G. Banos, S. Brotherstone, R. Thompson, J.A. Woolliams, E. Wall and M.P. Coffey. 2004. “Calculation of multiple-trait sire reliability for traits included in a dairy cattle fertility index” Animal Science 79:1-9.

G.E. Valergakis and G. Banos. 2004. “Decreasing cow milk production cost with a strategic investment plan” Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society 55:11-20.

M. Avdi, G. Banos, K. Stefos and P. Chemineau. 2004. “Seasonal variation in testicular volume and sexual behavior of Chios and Serres rams” Theriogenology 62:275-282.

G. Banos and M. Avdi. 2003. “Relationship between spontaneous, out-of-season ovulatory activity and other reproductive characteristics of the Chios sheep” Livestock Production Science 83:205-210.

M. Avdi, G. Banos, A. Kouttos, L. Bodin and P. Chemineau. 2003. “Sources of variation and genetic profile of spontaneous out-of-season ovulatory activity in the Chios sheep” Genetics Selection Evolution 35:65-76.

E. Wall, S. Brotherstone, J.A. Woolliams, G. Banos and M.P. Coffey. 2003. “Genetic evaluation of fertility using direct and correlated traits” Journal of Dairy Science 86:4093-4102.

G. Arsenos, G. Banos, P. Fortomaris, N. Katsaounis, C. Stamataris, L. Tsaras and D. Zygoyiannis. 2002. “Eating quality of lamb meat: Effects of breed, sex, degree of maturity and nutritional management” Meat Science 60:379-387.

G. Banos, G.R. Wiggans and R.L. Powell. 2001. “Impact of paternity errors in cow identification on genetic evaluations and international comparisons” Journal of Dairy Science 84:2523–2529.

W.F. Fikse and G. Banos. 2001. “Weighting factors of sire daughter information in international genetic evaluations” Journal of Dairy Science 84:1759-1767.

R.L. Powell, H.D. Norman and G. Banos. 2000. “Improving prediction of national evaluations by use of data from other countries” Journal of Dairy Science 83:368 (full article on-line http://www.adsa.org).

G.W. Rogers, G. Banos and U. Sander Nielsen. 1999. “Genetic correlations among protein yield, productive life, and type traits from the United States and diseases other than mastitis from Denmark and Sweden” Journal of Dairy Science 82:1331-1338.

G. Banos. 1998. “Review of international genetic evaluation procedures in dairy cattle” Animal Breeding Abstracts 66:585-592. Invited paper.

G.W. Rogers, G. Banos, U. Sander Nielsen and J. Philipsson. 1998. “Genetic correlations among somatic cell score, productive life, and type traits from the United States and udder health measures from Denmark and Sweden” Journal of Dairy Science 81:1445-1453.

K.A. Weigel and G. Banos. 1997. “Effect of time period of data used in international dairy sire evaluations” Journal of Dairy Science 80:3425-3430.

G. Banos and A. Sigurdsson. 1996. “Application of contemporary methods for use of international data in national evaluations” Journal of Dairy Science 79:1117-1125.

A. Sigurdsson, G. Banos and J. Philipsson. 1996. “Estimation of genetic (co)variance components for international evaluations of dairy bulls” Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica 46:129-136.

A. Sigurdsson and G. Banos. 1995. “Dependent variables in international sire evaluations” Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica 45:207-219.

G. Banos, J. Philipsson, M. Gundel, J. Juga and U. Sander-Nielsen. 1994. “Joint genetic evaluation of Black-and-White dairy bulls in the Nordic countries for dairy production traits” Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. 44:129-137.

J. Philipsson, G. Banos and Th. Arnason. 1994. “Present and future uses of selection index methodology in dairy cattle” Journal of Dairy Science 77:3252-3261. Invited paper.

W.C. Zhang, J.C.M. Dekkers, G. Banos and E.B. Burnside. 1994. “Adjustment factors and genetic evaluation for somatic cell score and relationships with other traits of Canadian Holsteins” Journal of Dairy Science 77:659-665.

G. Banos. 1993. “A theoretical comparison between direct and indirect conversions of dairy bull evaluations” Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics 110:57-65.

G. Banos and E.B. Burnside. 1992. “Genetic evaluation of Canadian dairy bulls for milking speed under an animal model” Canadian Journal of Animal Science 72:169-172.

G. Banos, G.R. Wiggans and J.A.B. Robinson. 1992. “Comparison of methods to rank bulls across countries” Journal of Dairy Science 75:2560-2568.

G. Banos and C. Smith. 1991. “Selecting bulls across countries to maximize genetic improvement in dairy cattle” Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics 108:174-181.

G. Banos, L.R. Schaeffer and E.B. Burnside. 1991. “Genetic relationships and linear model comparisons between United States and Canadian Ayrshire and Jersey bull populations” Journal of Dairy Science 74:1060-1068.

C. Smith and G. Banos. 1991. “Selection within and across populations in livestock improvement” Journal of Animal Science 69:2387-2394.

G. Banos and G.E. Shook. 1990. “Genotype by environment interaction and genetic correlations among parities for somatic cell count and milk yield” Journal of Dairy Science 73:2563-2573.

G. Banos and R.A. Cady. 1988. “Genetic relationship between the United States and Canadian Holstein bull populations” Journal of Dairy Science 71:1346-1354.