Elena Senatore

Supervisors: Prof. Marcello Mele and Dr. Alberto Mantino

Research field: Animal science

Research interests: Animal science, Dairy cows, Methane, LMD mini, GreenFeed

Department head office, via del Borghetto, 80, Pisa
Agro-Environmental Research Center “Enrico Avanzi”, via Vecchia di Marina, 6, 56122, San Piero a Grado (PI)
elena.senatore@phd.unipi.it

Elena Senatore comes from Caserta, in the south of Italy, and she moved to Pisa in 2015 where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and Production at Department of Veterinary Science of University of Pisa. The Bachelor’s degree thesis dealt with feed composition and formulation and was carried out in collaboration with “Mangimi Liverini”, an important feed company in the South of Italy. Elena completed her education in animal science achieving her Master’s Degree in Animal Production with a thesis about the evaluation of dairy cattle welfare using an integrated checklist named ClassyFarm approved by the National Health Ministry. This method was applied to carry out a survey about the current situation of the welfare of dairy cows in a representative sample of dairy farm in Tuscany. Currently, Elena is PhD student at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment of the University of Pisa, carrying out a project aimed to investigate different tools and technologies to monitor the enteric methane emissions of dairy ruminants, such as handle laser detector introduced by Professor Chagunda in 2009 or GreenFeed system produced by C-lock company.

The Department of Agricultural, Food and Agro-environmental Sciences at the University of Pisa, the oldest Agricultural School in Italy, is dedicated to addressing the challenges of the future. Agricultural Sciences are essential for community well-being and economic development, despite the small workforce in the primary sector in developed countries. With a focus on food security, a circular economy, quality of life, and environmental conservation, the department plays a pivotal role in establishing sustainable agri-food production systems. Through impactful research, high-quality education, and community services, the department generates technological innovations for socio-economic advancement. The department’s study programs equip students with specialized knowledge, practical skills, and critical awareness. By combining theoretical and practical approaches, students are prepared for job opportunities and personal growth. Faculty members conduct interdisciplinary research and collaborate with local and international partners to foster innovation and address agricultural challenges.