RESEARCH PROJECTS
Research Interests
Ruminants:
- Genetic diversity of camels, sheep and goats in Saudi Arabia
- Improvement of productivity of Najdi goats
- Camel nutrition and ways of improvement
- Heat stress and adaptational physiology of camel
- Reproductive physiology of farm animals and biotechnology
- Oxidative stress in camel and ruminants
- Improvement of camel and small ruminants meat
- Poultry and ruminant diseases
- Feed evaluation and improvement
- Feeding and performance of lambs
- Improvement of the productivity of dairy cattle under heat stress
- Studies on genetic parameters of dairy cows in the kingdom
- Feed additive and their effect on animal production
Poultry
- The relation between nutritional elements and metabolism
- Poultry feeding post hatching
- Poultry breeding and management
- Poultry disease and immunology
- Evaluation of feed requirements of poultry
- Heat stress and the nutritional requirements of poultry
Current Research Project
No. | Theme | Researcher (s) | Funding Body | Date |
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1 |
Study of local camel breeds for meat production. |
Prof. Saeid Basmaeil, Prof. Abdullah AlOwaimer, Prof. Ahmed Alwaziry |
KACST (AT-28-83) |
2010-2011 |
2 |
Different modes of feeding High-concentrate diet at restricted intake on the performance of growing Najdi lambs. |
Prof. M.Abouheif, Ass.Prof.M.Kraidees, Ass.Prof.M. Alsaiady, Prof. A.Owaimer |
KACST (AT-29-231) |
11/2010 11/2012 |
3 |
The introgression of fecundity gene (FecB)in Najdi sheep at its effect on ewe production and lamb performance. |
Prof. M.Abouheif, Prof. A.Owaimer, ASS.Prof.M .Furagi |
Center of Excellence in Biotechnology Research CEBR 2-06 |
9/2009 9/2011 |
4 |
Studies on production, quality and safety of camel, sheep and goat meat in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
Prof. Abdullah Naser. Al-Owaimer (PI) Dr. Ahmed Saad Sami Awad (Vice PI) Dr. Gamal Eldin Mostafa Soliman Prof. Mohammad Koohmaraie (CEO, Meat Division IEH, Laboratories and Consulting Group |
Distinguished Scientist Fellowship Program- King Saud University |
10/2009 10/2010 |
5 |
Using Biotechnological Techniques to Assess the Biochemical Traits and Specific Genes Expression of Camel Meat Production and Quality |
Prof. Abdullah N. Al-Owaimer (PI) Dr. Ahmed Saad Sami Awad (Vice PI) Dr. Gamal Eldin Mostafa Soliman Prof. Dr. Jean-François Hocquette (INRA- France) |
Twinning Program- King Saud University |
4/2009 4/2011 |
6 |
Effect of castration on growth, carcass and meat quality characteristics of Ardi goats |
Prof. Abdullah AlOwaimer, Prof. Ahmed Alwaziry |
Faculty Research Centre and College of Postgraduate stuies |
4/2010 4/2012 |
No. | Theme | Researcher (s) | Funding Body |
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1 |
Productive traits of Najdi camels |
S. Basmaiel; M.F. Hussein; M. Abouheif; I. Abu lehia |
KACST |
2 |
Effect of Bios-MOS on immune system and performance in broiler |
T. Shafey; S. Al-Mufarej |
KACST |
3 |
Ovarian growth in goats |
M. J. Al-Hassan; A. Al-Haidary |
College Research Centre; College of Food and Agricultural Sciences |
4 |
Reproductive cycle of camels |
M. Al-Furaiji |
- |
5 |
The effects of temperature on tenderness of camel's meat following 24 hrs from slaughter |
A. Al-Owaimer |
- |
6 |
Factors affecting somatic cell counts and milk constituents of camel |
R. S. Al-Jumaa |
- |
7 |
Baladi chicken: Information and facts |
A. Al-Sobayel |
College of Postgraduate studies |
8 |
The effect of freezing on somatic cell counts of camel's milk |
R. S. Al-Jumaa; M. Al-Shaikh |
College Research Centre; College of Food and Agricultural Sciences |
9 |
Studies on the economy of camel production in Saudi Arabia |
S. Basmaiel |
Riyadh Commercial Bureau |
10 |
Comparative studies on the effect of commercial concentrate feeding on selected hormones in camel's calves |
M. Al-Furaiji; S. Basmaiel |
College Research Centre; College of Food and Agricultural Sciences |
11 |
Growth of Ovaries in Goats |
M.J. Al-Hassan; A. Al-Haidary |
College Research Centre |
12 |
The effects of potassium levels on physiological response of dairy cattle |
M. Al-Shaikh; T,. Shwaimy |
Al-Azizia Company |
13 |
The use of Atriplex and dates as alternative feed for growing sheep |
A. Al-Owaimer; S., Zahrani |
Self Supported |
14 |
Evaluation of physical characteristics of 12 muscle of camel's meat |
A. Al-Owaimer |
College Research Centre; College of Food and Agricultural Sciences |
15 |
Calcium chloride injection to improve tenderness of old camel's meat |
A. Al-Owaimer |
- |
16 |
Studies on vaccine and veterinary drugs in Saudi Arabia |
M.F. Hussein; S. Al-Mufarej |
Riyadh Commercial Bureau |
17 |
Body core temperature in camel using telemetry |
A. Al-Haidary |
College Research Centre |
18 |
Clinical and pathological studies on experimental infection with Arbo virus in poultry |
M.F. Hussein; S. Al-Mufarej |
College Research Centre |
19 |
The use of Salicornia in Poultry and sheep feed |
M. Al-Kraidees, S. Basmeil |
Bahar Company |
20 |
Production and physiological effects in Holstein day cattle fed with potassium salts and sodium bicarbonate during summer |
M. Al-Shaikh; M.Y. Al-Saiday; M.S. salah |
College Research Centre |
21 |
Studies on semen evaluation of camel and freezing methods using different extenders |
M. Al-Furaiji; I.A. Musa |
- |
22 |
Improvement of production of Najdi sheep in Saudi Arabia |
M. Al-Shaikh; A. Al-Haidary; R.S. Al-Jumaa; M. Al-Furaifji |
KACST |
23 |
The effects of different levels of chromium on performance and digestion and carcass characteristics in Naiemi sheep stressed by transportation |
M. Al-Kraidees, S. Al-Mufarej; M.F. Husein; M.Y. Al-Saidy |
College Research Centre |
24 |
The effect of barley on nutritive elements and performance of najdi sheep |
M. Al-Kraidees |
- |
25 |
Thyroid hormones levels and cholesterol in camel's calves fed on commercial diet |
M. Al-Furaiji |
- |
26 |
Study on some factors affecting regulation of body temperature under heat stress in sheep and goats |
M.S. Salah; M. Al-Shaikh; M.TY. Al-Saidy; A. Tageldeen; H. Mujawir |
- |
27 |
Conversion of energy and the chemical composition of gain in najdi lambs as influenced by sex |
M. A. Abouheif; M. S. Kraidees; M.Y. Al-Saidy; |
- |
28 |
The influence of free feeding of sheep on berseem hay or Rhodes grass alone or in combination with barley on digestive percentages and the utilization of nitrogen |
M. A. Abouheif; M. S. Kraidees; M.Y. Al-Saidy; |
- |
29 |
The use of Salicornia as feed for poultry and sheep |
M. A. Abouheif; M. S. Kraidees; M.Y. Al-Saidy; H. Al-Butshan |
Bahar Company |
30 |
The use of poultry water residues as feed for ruminants |
M. A. Abouheif; M. S. Kraidees; M.Y. Al-Saidy |
College Research Centre |
31 |
The effects of barley grain on the utilization of nutrient elements and performance of Najdi sheep |
M. S. Kraidees; |
- |
32 |
The effects of course feed sources in highly concentrated rations on digestion and performance of najdi sheep |
M. S. Kraidees; |
- |
33 |
The effects of different discarded dates on carcass characteristics of sheep |
A. Al-Owaimer |
- |
34 |
The effects of protein on the growth of camel calves using salicornia |
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- |
35 |
The effects of protein level on meat of camel calves using salicornia |
A. Al-Owaimer |
- |
36 |
The nutritional importance of chromium in human and animals and its role in alleviation of stress in farm animals |
M. Al-Kraidees |
|
37 |
The effects of the amount of feed and the seasonal temperature |
A. Al-Owaimer; A. Al-haidry; M. Abouheif |
|
38 |
The effects of magnetic fields on eggs prior hatching on the growth of chickens and the immune response |
T. Shafey; H. Al-Batshan |
College Research Centre |
39 |
The effects of different levels of barley and enzymes on performance of poultry chicken |
H. Al-Batshan |
Arasco |
40 |
Thyroid hormones levels during pregnancy and during milking season in sheep |
M. Al-Shaikh; M.S. salah |
College Research Centre |
41 |
The effects of poultry viscera powder on feed intake and metabolism in sheep rumen subjected to high environmental temperature |
M. Abouheif |
- |
42 |
The dynamics of ovarian follicles and time of ovulation during oestrus in naeimi sheep using Ultrasound |
M. A. Al-Hassan; A. Al-Haidary |
- |
43 |
Towards reducing the water consumption and its effect on productivity of dairy cows during summer |
A. Al-Haidary |
- |
44 |
The effects of egg dipping in different solutions of various vitamin C levels on egg hatching |
T. Shafey |
- |
45 |
Salicornia corn as broiler feed |
H. Al-Batshan; F.M. Attia |
- |
46 |
Study on the effect of type and thickness of poultry bedding on characteristics and quality of bedding |
A. Al-Sobaye; M. Al-Jedaia; H. Al-Batshan |
Postgraduate studies College |
47 |
The influence of carnitine injection on hatching and IGF in bullets |
T. Shafey; H. Al-Batshan; A. Al-Owaimer; K. Samawy |
College Research Centre |
48 |
Feeding of chickens through the injection of egg during hatching |
T. Shafey; H. Al-Batshan; k. Samawy |
- |
49 |
Genotyping and Improving Production Performance of Najdi Sheep in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
Prof. Mohammed A. Alshaikh Prof. Ahmed Al-Haidary Dr. Mansor M. Alfuraji Dr. Riyadh S. Aljumaah |
KACST (GP-25-49)
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50 |
Effect of Age and Storage Period of Hatching Eggs on Broilers Growth Performance and carcass characteristics of Breeders Raised under Local Conditions. |
AL-Sobayel, A.A; Z. Al-Dahan |
Faculty Research Centre and College of Postgraduate studies |
51 |
Effect of egg quality and storage period on fertility and hatchability parameters of Broiler Breeders’ Raised under Local Conditions.
|
AL-Sobayel, A.A; M. Al-badry |
Self Support |
52 |
Serological studies on Ricketsial disease |
M. Al-Shaikh; R.S. Al-Jumaa; M.F. Hussein |
Self Support |
53 |
Studies on Camel Platelets |
M. Al-Shaikh; A. Al-haidary, ; R.S. Al-Jumaa; M.F. Hussein; H.E. Mohamed |
Faculty Research Centre and College of Postgraduate studies |
54 |
In vivo effect of heat on camel platelets |
M. Al-Shaikh; A. Al-haidary, ; R.S. Al-Jumaa; M.F. Hussein; H.,E. Mohamed |
Faculty Research Centre and College of Postgraduate studies |
55 |
Identification of Brucellosis in camel serum in Saudi Arabia |
M. Al-Shaikh; A. Al-haidary, ; R.S. Al-Jumaa; M.F. Hussein |
King Abdulaziz City for Technology |
56 | Effect of Breed, Age and Storage Period on Fertility and Hatchability of Broiler Breeders’ Eggs Raised under Local Conditions |
AL-Sobayel, A.A; M. Al-Rashe
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Faculty Research Centre and College of Postgraduate studies |