Works (25)

Updated: February 4th, 2026 21:50

2025 article

- Bridging communication gaps for One Health: Demographic variables and language needs in interactions between English-speaking animal professionals and Spanish-speaking animal caretakers in the USA

Aguiriano, A. J. M., Salazar, L., Pietrosemoli, S., Schmidt, M., Awosile, B., & Garcia, A. (2025, June 1). One Health, Vol. 6.

By: A. Aguiriano*, L. Salazar n, S. Pietrosemoli n, M. Schmidt*, B. Awosile* & A. Garcia*

topics (OpenAlex): Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology; Zoonotic diseases and public health; Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 22, 2026

2025 article

199 Breaking language barriers in animal welfare: Developing Spanish for specific purposes courses and internship programs for veterinary and animal science students in Spanish-speaking farm environments.

Aguiriano, A. J. J. M., Pietrosemoli, S., Salazar, L., & Garcia, A. (2025, October 1). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 103, pp. 60–61.

By: A. Aguiriano*, S. Pietrosemoli n, L. Salazar n & A. Garcia*

author keywords: animal welfare; farm workers; Spanish for specific purposes in agriculture
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 13, 2025

2025 article

251 Effect of density on outdoor pigs’ growth performance and soil properties

Sierra, A. F. B., Palencia, J. Y. P., Pietrosemoli, S., Gonzalez, S. D. P., Guerrero, I. E. M., Nery, V. L. H., & Romero, M. C. Y. (2025, May 1). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 103, pp. 241–242.

By: A. Sierra*, J. Palencia*, S. Pietrosemoli n, S. Gonzalez*, I. Guerrero*, V. Nery*, M. Romero*

author keywords: pasture pigs; soil properties; sustainability; swine production
topics (OpenAlex): Agriculture, Soil, Plant Science
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 4, 2025

2025 article

Impact of a Spanish for Specific Purposes in Agriculture Curriculum for Animal Science and Veterinary Students on Animal Welfare Knowledge of Spanish-Speaking Livestock Workers

Aguiriano, A. J. M., Salazar, L., Pietrosemoli, S., Awosile, B., Lamino, P., & Garcia, A. (2025, August 26). Animals.

By: A. Aguiriano*, L. Salazar n, S. Pietrosemoli n, B. Awosile*, P. Lamino* & A. Garcia*

topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Agriculture and Farm Safety
Source: ORCID
Added: August 26, 2025

2025 article

The Piggy Solution: Harnessing Food Waste for Sustainable Hog Farming

Ogwu, M. C., Hills, C. E., & Pietrosemoli, S. (2025, July 16). Global Challenges.

By: M. Ogwu*, C. Hills* & S. Pietrosemoli*

Contributors: M. Ogwu*, C. Hills* & S. Pietrosemoli*

topics (OpenAlex): Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability; Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact; Municipal Solid Waste Management
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: July 24, 2025

2025 article

Zoonotic tuberculosis in a pediatric patient in Chile: a call to action from a One Health perspective

Camejo, P., & Pietrosemoli, S. (2025, October 20). Scientific Journal Care & Tech.

By: P. Camejo & S. Pietrosemoli*

topics (OpenAlex):
Source: ORCID
Added: October 30, 2025

2024 article

450 Understanding communication barriers: Demographic variables and language needs in the interaction between English-speaking agriculture professionals and Spanish-speaking animal caretakers

Aguiriano, A. J. M., Pietrosemoli, S., Schmidt, M., Garcia, A., Salazar, L., & Awosile, B. (2024, September 1). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 102.

By: A. Aguiriano*, S. Pietrosemoli n, M. Schmidt*, A. Garcia*, L. Salazar* & B. Awosile*

author keywords: animal welfare; Hispanic workforce; language needs; Spanish for specific purposes in agriculture
topics (OpenAlex): Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 30, 2024

2024 article

Developing Courses of Spanish for Specific Purposes in Agriculture to Bridge the Communication Gap Between the Hispanic Workforce and English-Speaking Veterinary and Animal Sciences Students

Salazar, L., Aguiriano, A. J. M., Pietrosemoli, S., & Garcia, A. (2024, December 17). Animals, Vol. 14.

By: L. Salazar n, A. Aguiriano*, S. Pietrosemoli n & A. Garcia*

Contributors: L. Salazar n, A. Martinez Aguiriano*, S. Pietrosemoli n & A. Garcia*

author keywords: development of courses; animal science students; veterinary science students; animal welfare; Spanish for Specific Purposes in Agriculture; Hispanic workforce
topics (OpenAlex): Second Language Learning and Teaching; Spanish Linguistics and Language Studies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 13, 2025

2024 article

It’s not just the farm: enterprise and household responses to the pandemic by North Carolina niche meat producers

Smolski, A. R., Schulman, M. D., Pietrosemoli, S., & Tiezzi, F. (2024, October 3). Agriculture and Human Values, Vol. 10, pp. 713–727.

By: A. Smolski n, M. Schulman n, S. Pietrosemoli n & F. Tiezzi*

Contributors: A. Smolski n, M. Schulman n, S. Pietrosemoli n & F. Tiezzi*

author keywords: Niche meat; Family farms; Resilience; Social reproduction; COVID-19 pandemic; Social and economic needs
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology; COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: October 8, 2024

2024 article

Understanding Communication Barriers: Demographic Variables and Language Needs in the Interaction between English-Speaking Animal Professionals and Spanish-Speaking Animal Caretakers

Aguiriano, A. J. M., Salazar, L., Pietrosemoli, S., Schmidt, M., Awosile, B., & Garcia, A. (2024, February 15). Animals, Vol. 14.

By: A. Aguiriano*, L. Salazar n, S. Pietrosemoli n, M. Schmidt*, B. Awosile* & A. Garcia*

Contributors: A. Martinez Aguiriano*, L. Salazar n, S. Pietrosemoli n, M. Schmidt*, B. Awosile* & A. Garcia*

author keywords: language needs; animal welfare; Spanish for Specific Purposes in Agriculture; Hispanic workforce
topics (OpenAlex): Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 18, 2024

2020 article

A Comparison of Stocking Methods for Pasture-Based Growing-Finishing Pig Production Systems

Pietrosemoli, S., Green, J. T., & Villamide, M. J. (2020, October 15). Animals, Vol. 10, pp. 1–24.

By: S. Pietrosemoli n, J. Green n & M. Villamide*

Contributors: S. Pietrosemoli n, J. Green n & M. Villamide*

author keywords: growing-finishing pigs; pasture-based pig production; stocking methods; tall fescue (schedonorus arundinaceus); ground cover; soil nutrients
topics (OpenAlex): Plant and fungal interactions; Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology; Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Botanical Research and Chemistry
TL;DR: Comparing the effects of continuous, rotational and strip-grazing stocking methods for growing-finishing pigs on tall fescue pastures indicated the potential of both alternative stocking methods to be implemented in sustainable pasture-based pig production systems. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 24, 2020

2020 article

Animal Welfare and Production Challenges Associated with Pasture Pig Systems: A Review

Pietrosemoli, S., & Tang, C. (2020, June 11). Agriculture, Vol. 10, pp. 1–34.

By: S. Pietrosemoli n & C. Tang n

Contributors: S. Pietrosemoli n & C. Tang n

author keywords: pasture pig systems; threats; animal welfare; pasture-based pig systems; pig production; alternative pig production
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology; Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 10, 2020

2020 article

Effects of Growing-Finishing Pig Stocking Rates on Bermudagrass Ground Cover and Soil Properties

Pietrosemoli, S., Raczkowski, C., Green, J. T., & Villamide, M. J. (2020, September 16). Animals, Vol. 10, pp. 1–24.

By: S. Pietrosemoli n, C. Raczkowski*, J. Green n & M. Villamide*

Contributors: S. Pietrosemoli n, C. Raczkowski*, J. Green n & M. Villamide*

author keywords: pasture pigs; bermudagrass; stocking rates; soil sampling position; soil depth; ground cover; soil properties; soil nutrients; nutrients distribution; outdoor pigs
topics (OpenAlex): Soil Geostatistics and Mapping; Turfgrass Adaptation and Management; Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
TL;DR: This study compared the effects of four different pig stocking rates over two 14-week grazing periods, on the vegetation ground cover and soil properties of bermudagrass paddocks and validated the existence of a spatial pattern of soil properties, which differed among sampling positions and depths. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 9, 2020

2020 article

Sows-Gilts Stocking Rates and Their Environmental Impact in Rotationally Managed Bermudagrass Paddocks

Pietrosemoli, S., Green, J. T., & Villamide, M. J. (2020, June 17). Animals, Vol. 10, pp. 1–21.

By: S. Pietrosemoli n, J. Green n & M. Villamide*

Contributors: S. Pietrosemoli n, J. Green n & M. Villamide*

author keywords: bermudagrass; sows-gilts; stocking rate; ground cover; soil nutrients; pasture-based pig systems; outdoor pig systems; grazing pigs
topics (OpenAlex): Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology; Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics; Rangeland and Wildlife Management
TL;DR: The stocking rates should be kept in the range of 10 to 15 sows-gilts ha−1 to minimize the environmental impact of sows -gilts managed on bermudagrass. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 10, 2020

2019 article

Forage Consumption and Its Effects on the Performance of Growing Swine—Discussed in Relation to European Wild Boar (Sus scrofa L.) in Semi-Extensive Systems: A Review

Rivero, M. J., Rodríguez-Estévez, V., Pietrosemoli, S., Carballo, C., Cooke, A. S., & Kongsted, A. G. (2019, July 18). Animals, Vol. 9.

author keywords: forage intake; grazing pigs; outdoor pig production; free-range pigs; grazing behaviour; sustainability
topics (OpenAlex): Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology; Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
TL;DR: This review collates the available scientific evidence on pasture-based production of wild boar and domestic pigs, to identify factors that influence feed intake, performance, and behaviour and explores factors explored include season/weather, dietary supplementation, grazing management, forage availability, herbage quality, and sward type. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 3, 2019

2018 article

Pasture systems for pigs

Pietrosemoli, S., & Green, J. T. (2018, March 12). Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science, pp. 151–202.

By: S. Pietrosemoli* & J. Green*

topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 21, 2019

2017 article

Niche pork: Comparing pig performance and understanding producer benefits, barriers and labeling interest

Picardy, J. A., Pietrosemoli, S., Griffin, T. S., & Peters, C. J. (2017, May 25). Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, Vol. 34, pp. 7–19.

By: J. Picardy*, S. Pietrosemoli n, T. Griffin* & C. Peters*

Contributors: J. Picardy*, S. Pietrosemoli n, T. Griffin* & C. Peters*

author keywords: alternative swine; producer challenges; niche meat
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact; Organic Food and Agriculture
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: May 28, 2019

2016 article

Effect of including sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas Lam) meal in finishing pig diets on growth performance, carcass traits and pork quality

Pietrosemoli, S., Moron‐Fuenmayor, O. E., Paez, A., & Villamide, M. J. (2016, January 20). Animal Science Journal, Vol. 87, pp. 1281–1290.

By: S. Pietrosemoli n, O. Moron‐Fuenmayor*, A. Paez* & M. Villamide*

Contributors: S. Pietrosemoli n, O. Moron-Fuenmayor*, A. Paez* & M. Villamide*

author keywords: carcass; performance; pork quality; sensorial; sweet potato
MeSH headings : Animal Feed / economics; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / physiology; Animals; Cost Savings; Diet / veterinary; Eating / physiology; Female; Food Quality; Ipomoea batatas; Male; Meat; Quantitative Trait, Heritable; Swine / growth & development; Swine / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health; Meat and Animal Product Quality
TL;DR: It is suggested that up to 20% SPM inclusion is a viable feed strategy for finishing pigs, easily replicable in small farm settings and similar order of magnitude to the decrease in dietary energy. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 article

Effects of rotational infrastructure within pasture-raised pig operations on ground cover, soil nutrient distribution, and bulk density

Bordeaux, C., Grossman, J., White, J., Osmond, D., Poore, M., & Pietrosemoli, S. (2014, March 1). Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, Vol. 69, pp. 120–130.

By: C. Bordeaux n, J. Grossman n, J. White n, D. Osmond n, M. Poore n & S. Pietrosemoli n

Contributors: C. Bordeaux n, J. Grossman n, J. White n, D. Osmond n, M. Poore n & S. Pietrosemoli n

author keywords: ground cover; nutrient; pasture; pig; soil
topics (OpenAlex): Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics; Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology; Agriculture, Soil, Plant Science
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Effect of castration on physical-chemical composition and sensory traits in crossbred commercial cattle meat,Efecto de la castración sobre la composición físicoquímica y características sensoriales en carne de bovinos mestizos comerciales

Revista De La Facultad De Agronomia, 27(4), 594–606. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-78650827061&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: O. Morón-Fuenmayor, O. Araujo-Febres, S. Pietrosemoli, N. Gallardo, B. Sulbarán & J. Peña S

Contributors: O. Morón-Fuenmayor, O. Araujo-Febres, S. Pietrosemoli, N. Gallardo, B. Sulbarán & J. Peña S

Source: ORCID
Added: July 24, 2025

2010 article

Improved performance of red worms (Eisenia andrei) in compost of cattle manure rinsed with water

Hernandez, J. A., Polo, V., Marmol, L. E., Barcenas, J. M., Pietrosemoli, S., Ramírez, J., & Flores, S. (2010, January 1). International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 10, pp. 255–264.

By: J. Hernandez*, V. Polo*, L. Marmol*, J. Barcenas*, S. Pietrosemoli*, J. Ramírez*, S. Flores*

Contributors: J. Hernández*, V. Polo*, L. Mármol*, J. Bárcenas*, S. Pietrosemoli*, J. Ramírez*, S. Flores*

topics (OpenAlex): Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques; Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology; Insect Utilization and Effects
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: July 24, 2025

2009 journal article

Anatomical and physical characterization of the rabbit muscles,Caracterización anatómica y física de los músculos del conejo

Revista Cientifica De La Facultad De Ciencias Veterinarias De La Universidad Del Zulia, 19(2), 134–138. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77950267095&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: M. Pérez-Arévalo, O. Morón-Fuenmayor, N. Gallardo, V. Vila, A. Arzalluz-Fischer & S. Pietrosemoli

Contributors: M. Pérez-Arévalo, O. Morón-Fuenmayor, N. Gallardo, V. Vila, A. Arzalluz-Fischer & S. Pietrosemoli

Source: ORCID
Added: July 24, 2025

2008 journal article

Effect of vitamin D3 supplementation on meat quality in grazing bovine crossbred,La suplementación de vitamina D3 sobre la calidad de la carne en bovinos mestizos a pastoreo

Revista Cientifica De La Facultad De Ciencias Veterinarias De La Universidad Del Zulia, 18(6), 692–698. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77949525422&partnerID=MN8TOARS

Contributors: O. Morón-Fuenmayor, O. Araujo-Febres, S. Pietrosemoli, J. Gutiérrez, L. Machado & J. Martinez

Source: ORCID
Added: July 24, 2025

2006 journal article

Irrigation frequency on growth of red earthworm (Eisenia spp) and vermicompost chemical parameters,Frecuencia de riego en el crecimiento de la lombriz (Eisenia spp) y caracterización química del vermicompost

Revista Cientifica Udo Agricola, 6(1), 20–26. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-78650814946&partnerID=MN8TOARS

Contributors: J. Hernández, S. Pietrosemoli, A. Faría, R. Canelón, R. Palma & J. Martínez

Source: ORCID
Added: July 24, 2025

1999 journal article

Use of Anabolic Agents Alone or in Combination on Growth in Grazing Steers,Uso de agentes anabolizantes solos o combinados sobre el crecimiento de novillos a pastoreo

Revista Cientifica De La Facultad De Ciencias Veterinarias De La Universidad Del Zulia, 9(4), 299–304. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0348238859&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: O. Morón-Fuenmayor, S. Pietrosemoli, J. Aranguren & A. Fossi

Contributors: O. Morón-Fuenmayor, S. Pietrosemoli, J. Aranguren & A. Fossi

Source: ORCID
Added: July 24, 2025

Employment

Updated: January 24th, 2022 12:28

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Research Associate Animal Science

Education

Updated: January 5th, 2024 14:10

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ES
Doctorate Environmental Technology for Sustainable Agriculture Animal Production

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