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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

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

 

 

 

Finished Research Projects 

 

No. ​Theme ​Researcher (s) ​Funding Body

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

 

-

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)

 

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
​Faculty Research Centre and College of Postgraduate studies

 

 

Last updated on : January 12, 2023 1:00am