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Immune Response on Rabbit Does of Different Genetic Types Subjected to Reproductive, Environment And Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera Producción y Sanidad Animal, Salud Pública Veterinaria y Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos Immune response on rabbit does of different genetic types subjected to reproductive, environment and immunologic challenges DOCTORAL THESIS Presentada por: Selena Ferrian Dirigida por: Juan Manuel Corpa Arenas Juan José Pascual Amorós VALENCIA 2012 AUTORIZACIÓN DE LOS DIRECTORES DE TESIS PARA SU PRESENTACIÓN Los Dres. JUAN MANUEL CORPA ARENAS y JUAN JOSÉ PASCUAL AMORÓS, como Directores de la Tesis Doctoral “Immune response on rabbit does of different genetic types subjected to reproductive, environment and immunologic challenges”, realizada en el Departamento de PRODUCCIÓN Y SANIDAD ANIMAL, SALUD PÚBLICA VETERINARIA Y CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGÍA DE LOS ALIMENTOS, por la Doctoranda Dña. SELENA FERRIAN, autorizamos la presentación de la citada Tesis Doctoral, dado que réune las condiciones necesarias para su defensa. En Valencia, a 18 de diciembre de 2012. Los Directores de la Tesis. Fdo. Dr. Juan Manuel Corpa Arenas Fdo. Dr. Juan José Pascual Amorós D. Juan Manuel Corpa Arenas, Profesor Catedrático del área de conocimiento de Sanidad Animal y Anatomía Patológica Comparadas, adscrito al Departamento de Producción y Sanidad Animal, Salud Pública Veterinaria y Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos: Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera y D. Juan José Pascual Amorós, Profesor Catedrático del área de conocimiento de Producción Animal, adscrito al Departamento de Ciencia Animal: Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, INFORMAN: Que el trabajo titulado Immune response on rabbit does of different genetic types subjected to reproductive, environment and immunologic challenges, del que es autora Dña. Selena Ferrian, Graduada en Ciencias y Tecnólogias de la Producción Animal por la Facoltá di Agraria de la Universitá degli Studi di Bologna y con Máster en Producción Animal por la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, ha sido realizado bajo nuestra dirección y cumple las condiciones exigidas para optar al Grado de Doctor Internacional en Ciencias de la Salud. Y para que conste, firmo el presente en Valencia, a dieciocho de diciembre de dos mil doce. Fdo. Dr. Juan Manuel Corpa Arenas Fdo. Dr. Juan José Pascual Amorós Este trabajo ha sido financiado por los siguientes proyectos de investigación de varias entidades: Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera (Banco Santander/CEU-UCH: Programa Copernicus (PRCEU-UCH/COOP 01/08), Generalitat Valenciana (ACOMP/2009/207 y ACOMP/2010/062) y la Comisión Interministerial de Ciencia y Tecnología (AGL2008- 00273/GAN y AGL2011-30170-CO2-02). Igualmente la doctoranda ha disfrutado de una beca otorgada por la Generalitat Valenciana - Programa Santiago Grisolía (GRISOLIA/2009/073- GRISOLIA 09/36). Dedicada a mi familia y a mis amigos AGRADECIMIENTOS Al finalizar un trabajo tan dificultoso como el desarrollo de una tesis doctoral es inevitable afirmar que ese aporte hubiese sido imposible sin la participación de personas e instituciones que han facilitado las cosas para que este trabajo llegue a un feliz término. Por ello, es para mí un verdadero placer utilizar este espacio para ser objetiva, expresándoles mis agradecimientos. Debo agradecer de manera especial y sincera al los doctores Juan Manuel Corpa y Juan José Pascual por aceptarme para realizar esta tesis doctoral bajo su dirección. Su apoyo incondicional, sus apreciados y relevantes consejos, críticas, comentarios y sugerencias durante el desarrollo de esta investigación han permitido un enorme cambio tanto profesional como personal en mis ideas. Les agradezco también por haberme facilitado siempre los medios suficientes para llevar a cabo todas las actividades propuestas durante el desarrollo de esta tesis. En particular gracias a Juanjo por su eficacia y destreza, sin ti muchas herramientas científicas no estarían igual de aprovechadas, me enorgullece haberte tenido como director, por tu entusiasmo y espíritu de superación que sin darte cuenta lo infundes a los demás. ¡Para mí todo un ejemplo!. Y a Juanma que ha sido mi segundo padre en España, pero madre todavía más, por su carácter tan maternal. Gracias por estos cuatro años, la verdad que han sido mis años más felices, desde luego no me podía imaginar que existían directores como tu y que ir al trabajo todos los días fuese algo tan agradable. Gracias por todos los momentos que nos has permitido pasar todos juntos y por la calidad de momentos que hemos pasado juntos a ti. Necesitaría varias hojas para darte las gracias por todo. Gracias también por haberme formado como profesional, por haber sido mi punto de referencia en cada momento y por haberme reñido en los cambios estacionales. Te voy a recordar con mucho cariño y que Dios quiera que los futuros jefes vayan a ser como tú, aunque lo dudo mucho. Quiero expresar también mi más sincero agradecimiento a mi profesor del Máster en Ciencia Animal, el Dr. Enrique Blas quien fue realmente el que me inspiró para que siguiera la carrera investigadora. Debo destacar, por encima de todo, además de su importante aporte y participación activa en el desarrollo de esta tesis, su disponibilidad, paciencia y enorme espíritu paterno. No cabe duda que su presencia y participación ha enriquecido a mi persona y al trabajo realizado. Ojalá llegara a ser como tu, la preciosa dote de enseñanza te distingue frente a cualquiera. Agradezco de manera especial al Foulum Research Centre, por permitir que esta tesis doctoral se desarrollara en el marco de un proyecto de colaboración entre nuestro grupo y el grupo del Dr. Mogens Vestergaard. Debo agradecer por la calidad, amabilidad y disponibilidad durante mi estancia en este centro de investigación, durante la cual tuve todo el apoyo profesional y logístico para alcanzar los objetivos perseguidos. Muchas gracias a Yens, Carlsten y al “Big boss” por contribuir en mi experiencia tan importante para mi formación como investigadora. A la Dra. Concha Cervera de la granja experimental de la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, su siempre atenta y efectiva colaboración, durante la totalidad de la realización de este trabajo, se vió reflejada en muchos de los resultados obtenidos. Aprovecho para agradecer también a Eugenio, Luis, Davi y Juan Carlos, del grupo de la Dr. Concha Cervera, además de Ceferino, quien también colaboró con nosotros activamente durante todos los estudios. Para todos vosotros, mis más sinceros agradecimientos. Gracias al Dr. Juan Pablo Sánchez, del centro de Investigación y Tecnología Agroalimentarias de Lleida e al Dr. Nic Friggens del AgroParisTech de París, por su pronta colaboración en los estudios. A los veterinarios Pacheco y Xavi Mora por su desinteresada colaboración; al poner a nuestra disposición toda su información en sanidad cunicola y base de datos de granjas, lo que facilitó el análisis del área de estudio. Sin olvidar a los granjeros de la Comunidad Valenciana y de Cataluña por su pronta disponibilidad y amabilidad en proporcionar los animales enfermos. Entre los compañeros miembros de nuestro grupo de investigación, muchas gracias David, Laura, Agustín, Rocío y Joaquín. En particular debo resaltar mis agradecimientos para algunas personas, mis compañeras Irene, Ana y Mariola. Quiero expresar mi agradecimiento especial a vosotras, compañeras siempre generosas y dispuestas como pocos, con las cuales he compartido conocimientos y experiencias de tipo profesional y personal de gran valor. Habéis estado siempre a mi lado, como amigas, hermanas y compañeras. Difícilmente podré encontrar compañeras como vosotras…mil y mil gracias! Para el resto de compañeros del laboratorio: a JI (José Ignacio), gracias por tu ayuda en todo momento, por tu alegría y sonrisa cada día, a Mª Carmen, a Maite, pero en particular gracias a Juanjo, que sin duda ha representado un pilar muy importante para mí en el día-día. A parte de un compañero de laboratorio, he podido conocer a uno de mis mejores amigos, con el cual he pasado momentos inolvidables durante estos años. Gracias por hacer tan llevaderos y divertidos todos los días de trabajo en el laboratorio, además de los momentos pasados fuera del mismo. ¡No tengo palabras! Para todos los miembros del Departamento de Producción y Sanidad Animal, Salud Pública Veterinaria y Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos y al personal administrativo de la Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, vayan también mis más sinceros agradecimientos. Debo agradecer de manera especial a Silvia, de Administración, su paciencia y eficacia nos permitió obtener facilidades ante nuestros numerosos viajes a las granjas. Quiero recordar también a los técnicos y personal de la Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera; su trabajo también ha sido importante para que esta tesis llegara a buen puerto. Quiero expresar mi agradecimiento especial a Cristina, Elisa, Ana, Vanesa y José Antonio, por su valiosa colaboración y amistad, sin olvidar en mencionar al Dr. Ignacio Pérez por su amabilidad cada vez que surgía algún problema con el citometro de flujo. A mis mejores amigos en Valencia: Hicham, que desde hace casi 9 años representa mi familia aquí en Valencia, junto con Lara, Borja, Carol, Eva, Teresa, Robert, Cristina, Dani, y Jacobo, de quien siempre he recibido palabras de aliento; sin olvidar los de Italia y Dinamarca: Valeria, Cristiano, Fabio, Angela, Carlo, Damiano, Enrico y Mouna, simplemente por vuestra amistad. A mis compañeros y amigos del Máster: Cristian, Sawsen, Teresa y al profesor Jorge, gracias por todos vuestros consejos y confianza. A mis compañeros y amigos de la Facultad de Agrónomos que
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