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Moataz Mohamed A Fathi

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    Scientific qualifications

    • Bachelor of Poultry Production
    • Master of Poultry Farming
    • Poultry Breeding and Genetics PhD

    Research interests

    • - Utilizing key genetic factors with visual impact to improve poultry productivity
    • - Immunogenetics and Molecular Genetics in Poultry
    • - Detection of structural and compositional defects in egg shells using scanning electron microscopy
    • - Abdominal Ascites in meat chickens
    • - Estimation of QTL loci for quantitative trait loci for body weight and egg production in chickens and Japanese quail

    Published research

    • Eggshell and Bone Quality in Two Different Genetic Groups of Aged Layer Breeders (2020-01-01)
    • Assessing Differences in the Quality Properties and Ultrastructure of Eggshell as Affected by Chicken Strain and Flock Age During Incubation Period (2023-01-01)
    • Improving productivity in rabbits by using some natural feed additives under hot environmental conditions - A review (2023-04-01)
    • Chopped palm leaves as an acceptable bedding material for broiler production (2018-02-23)
    • Growth performance and carcass quality of naked neck genotypes of chickens subjected to various dietary methionine levels under hot environmental conditions (2026-02-25)
    • Ultrastructural changes in eggshell during incubation: mechanisms and implications (2026-01-11)
    • Comparative Study of Egg and Meat Quality of Guinea Fowl under Different tropical regions: A Review (2023-01-06)
    • Effect of long-term selection for egg production on eggshell quality of Japanese quail (<i>Coturnix japonica</i>) (2016-12-25)
    • Using cytochrome <i>b</i> gene of mtDNA as a DNA barcoding marker in chicken strains (2015-12-25)
    • Naked neck and frizzle genes for improving chickens raised under high ambient temperature: II. Blood parameters and immunity (2014-12-25)
    • Naked neck and frizzle genes for improving chickens raised under high ambient temperature: I. Growth performance and egg production (2013-12-25)
    • DNA barcode through cytochrome <i>b</i> gene information of mtDNA in native chicken strains (2013-12-25)
    • Phylogenetic analysis using d-loop marker of mtDNA of Saudi native chicken strains (2013-12-25)
    • Ultrastructural diversity of eggshell quality in some Egyptian local breeds of chicken (2008-12-25)
    • Quality characteristics of distillers dried grains with solubles: Wheat and corn DDGS comparison (2008-12-25)
    • Relationship between growth performance and immunocompetence measurements in broiler strains under high ambient temperatures (2007-12-25)
    • Relationship between growth performance and immuno-competence measurements in broiler strains under high ambient temperatures (2007-12-25)
    • Relationship between growth performance and immunocompetence measurements in broiler strains under high ambient temperatures (2007-12-25)
    • Effect of naked neck and frizzle genes oil immunocompetence of chickens (2005-12-25)
    • Immunocompetence measurements of frizzle and normally feathered genotypes issued from different maternal lines of chicken (2004-12-25)
    • Immunocompetence measurements of frizzle and normally feathered genotypes issued from different maternal lines of chicken (2004-12-25)
    • Immunocompetence measurements of frizzle and normally feathered genotypes issued from different maternal lines of chicken (2004-12-25)
    • Impact of dietary fenugreek, mung bean, and garden cress on growth performance, carcass traits, blood measurements, and immune response in broiler chickens (2020-12-01)
    • Effect of dietary probiotics and stocking density on carcass traits, meat quality, microbial populations and ileal histomorphology in broilers under hot-climate conditions (2019-08-26)
    • CHARACTERIZATION OF SAUDI NATIVE RABBIT BREEDS: UTILIZATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE - A REVIEW (2026-05-10)
    • Association of <i>Ovocalyxin-32</i> Gene Variants with Egg Quality Traits in Indigenous Chicken Breeds (2024-10-01)
    • Effect of probiotic supplementation and genotype on growth performance, carcass traits, hematological parameters, and immunity of growing rabbits under hot environmental conditions (2017-11-19)
    • Evaluation of genetic diversity of Saudi native chicken populations using microsatellite markers (2017-12-25)
    • Effect of propolis supplementation and breed on growth performance, immunity, blood parameters and cecal microbiota in growing rabbits (2022-10-01)
    • Impact of probiotics and/or organic acids supplementation on growth performance, microbiota, antioxidative status, and immune response of broilers (2021-01-01)
    • Physiological and immunological benefits of probiotics and their impacts on poultry productivity (2021-08-13)
    • Dietary supplementation of Eucalyptus leaves enhances eggshell quality and immune response in two varieties of Japanese quails under tropical conditions. (2020-02-01)
    • SUPPLEMENTAL EFFECTS OF EUCALYPTUS (EUCALYPTUS CAMALDULENSIS) LEAVES ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE, CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS, BLOOD BIOCHEMISTRY, AND IMMUNE RESPONSE OF GROWING RABBITS (2019-08-14)
    • Laying performance, immune response, and antioxidant properties of hens segregating for naked neck and frizzle genes under low ambient temperature (2019-06-11)
    • Genetic Differences in Eggshell Ultrastructural Properties of Saudi Native Chicken Breeds Kept at High Ambient Temperatures (2018-09-12)
    • Effects of Dietary Probiotic (Bacillus subtilis) Supplementation on Productive Performance, Immune Response, and Egg Quality Characteristics in Laying Hens Under High Ambient Temperatures (2018-05-10)
    • Influence of probiotic supplementation on immune response in broilers raised under hot climate (2017-11-19)
    • Impact of strain and probiotic supplementation on carcass characteristics, antioxidant status, and meat quality of growing rabbits under a hot climate (2025-12-31)
    • Effects of Water-Delivered Probiotics on Performance, Carcass Traits, Immunity, Blood Biochemistry, and Ileal Morphology of Broilers Reared at High Stocking Density Under Warm Ambient Temperature (2026-01-31)
    • The interaction effects of the naked neck gene and housing system on egg production, egg quality, blood biochemical parameters, and immunity of laying hens in a hot climate (2025-12-01)
    • Effect of genotype of growing rabbits on productive performance with special reference to residual feed intake at hot temperature (2023-07-01)
    • Using major genes to mitigate the deleterious effects of heat stress in poultry: an updated review (2022-09-24)
    • Effect of genotype and egg weight on hatchability properties and embryonic mortality pattern of native chicken populations (2022-09-08)
    • Influence of strain and flock age on geometrical and mechanical properties of eggs produced from Japanese quail birds (2021-12-01)
    • Residual feed intake: A limiting economic factor for selection in poultry breeding programs (2021-04-24)
    • Characterization of Saudi native chicken breeds: a case study of morphological and productive traits (2018-02-07)
    • Influence of probiotic supplementation and rabbit line on growth performance, carcass yield, blood biochemistry, and immune response under hot weather (2025-09-01)
    • Physical and mechanical properties of eggshell as affected by chicken breed and flock age (2019-07-10)

    Teaching materials

    • Poultry farming APB 425 - APP 435
    • Agricultural Experiment Design and Analysis PPP 312
    • Rabbit and waterfowl production APB 311-APP 392
    • Poultry Production Systems 395 APP
    • Meat and Egg Chicken Production 391 APP
    • Poultry Mother and Grandparent Care 390 APP
    • Poultry Nutrition APP 353
    • Graduation Project 494 APP
    • Advanced Rabbit Production APB 545
    • Poultry Breeding and Genetics Advanced 529 APB Selected Topics 550 APB
    • Advanced Poultry Production APB 524
    • Poultry Genetic Optimization 549 APB
    • Design and Analysis of Animal Production Experiments 511 APB

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