Academic Staff
Merkhan Mahdi Mustafa
(PhD)
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
in
Poultry Nutrition
Animal Production
College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences
University of Duhok
- Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition,Yüzüncü Yıl University, Turkey, 2021.
- M.Sc. in Poultry Production, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 2009.
- B.Sc. in Animal Production, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 2004.
- Poultry production
- Poultry Nutrition
- Hatching and hatchery management
- Teaching MSc and PhD students on poultry nutrition and metabolic disorders
Conferences and Scientific Events
- Participated in a video conference held in Erbil on 24 May 2010.
- Attended the Food Security Conference, Erbil, 23 November 2014.
- Attended the International Agricultural Science Conference, Van, Turkey, 9–12 May 2018.
Training Courses and Workshops
- Workshop on Agriculture (Animal Production), American University of Beirut, 2005.
- Workshop on undergraduate curriculum development, 2014.
- Workshop on Quality Assurance, 2014.
- Workshop titled Toward Self-Sufficiency in Local Poultry Products, 2014.
- Workshop on Poultry Health Problems, Veterinary Directorate, 17 December 2014.
- Workshop on undergraduate curriculum development, 2015.
- Workshop on Poultry Health Problems, Veterinary Directorate, 17 December 2015.
- Workshop on Poultry Feed Additives (Lushtec, French Company), 2019.
Other Academic and Administrative Activities
- Chairman, Sale and Valuation Committee, 2009.
- Chairman, Committee of Sales, 2010.
- Member, Committee for Supervising Summer Training, 2010.
- Member, Committee for Monitoring Contract Terms between the Faculty of Agriculture and Poultry Farmers, 2011.
- Member, Department Council Committee, 2014–2016.
- Member, Quality Assurance Committee, 2014.
- Member, Scientific Committee of the Workshop on Poultry Problems, 2014.
- Chairman, Poultry Farm Supervision Committee, 2014 and 2016.
- Member, Consultant Bureau (Counselor), 2014–2016.
- Provided training for farmers on poultry rearing (ZSLVP Organization).
- Participated in the Erbil International Fair with Lushtec Company, 2013 and 2015.
- Member, Discussion Committee for MSc Student Proposals, 2015.
- Member, Supervision Committee for College Animal Farms, 2016.
- Member, Committee for Establishing a Poultry Slaughterhouse, 2016.
- Member, Scientific Committee, Department of Animal Production, 2022.
- Member, Graduation Project Committee (Poultry Production), 2022.
Research
- Mustafa, G., Mahar, N. A., Qureshi, H. H., Mustafa, M., Fayaz, M., & Hassan, A. S. (2024). Comparison of outcomes of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy with ureteroscopic lasertripsy for management of proximal ureteral stones. Age, 39(14.06), 41.40–13.72.
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:8k81kl-MbHgC - Mustafa, M. M., Zangana, S. A. A., Isa, R. H., & Hassan, W. H. (2024). Effect of herbal extracts in drinking water of layer quails on performance, egg quality, intestinal histology, and some serum biochemical parameters. Mesopotamia Journal of Agriculture, 52(1). https://doi.org/10.33899/mja.2024.143930.1283
Link: https://stats.uomosul.edu.iq/index.php/magrj/article/view/44801/44547 - Mustafa, M. M., Isa, R. H., Zangana, S. A. A., & Hassan, W. H. (2024). Role of glycerides of organic acids on broiler recovery challenged with the Newcastle disease virus (NDV) isolated from broiler chicken fields. Zanco Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 36(6), 96–103.
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:MXK_kJrjxJIC - Hassan, W. H., Mustafa, M. M., & Isa, R. H. (2023). Effect of herbal extracts as alternatives to antibiotics in the first week of age on broiler performance, serum biochemistry, and intestinal morphology under commercial farm conditions. South African Journal of Animal Science, 53(3), 455–465. https://doi.org/10.4314/sajas.v53i3.14
Link: http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?pid=S0375-15892023000300014&script=sci_arttext - Mustafa, M. M., Karadas, F., & Tayeb, I. T. (2023). How does a curcumin-based feed additive in broiler counteract heat stress consequences? Proceedings of the 23rd European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN).
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:5nxA0vEk-isC - Isa, R. H., Mustafa, M. M., & Zangana, S. A. A. (2022). Impact of using I-Boost in broiler drinking water on immunity, serum biochemistry and antioxidant enzymes. Seybold Report, 17(10), 336–346. https://doi.org/10.47831/sebold.17.10.2022.336
Link: https://zenodo.org/record/7185241/files/V17I10A26.pdf - Mustafa, M. M. (2022). Effect of different levels of Oleobiotec® on production performance and egg quality traits in Japanese quail. Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 53(3), 578–583. https://doi.org/10.36103/ijas.v53i3.1566
Link: https://jcoagri.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/intro/article/view/1566 - Mustafa, M. M. (2022). Impact of using mixture of methionine and essential oils on performance, serum biochemical and intestine morphology of broiler chicken exposed to quantitative feed restriction. Journal of Jilin University (Engineering and Technology), 24(2), 146–155.
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:ufrVoPGSRksC - Mustafa, M. M., Zangana, S. A. A., Artoshi, N. H. R., & others. (2022). Effect of different feed additives of Optifeed, Oleobiotec and VEO Premium on the productive performance of broilers under heat stress conditions in Dohuk Governorate. Mesopotamia Journal of Agriculture, 50(1), 20–32.
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:zYLM7Y9cAGgC - Zangana, S. A. A., Mustafa, M. M., & Hassan, W. H. (2022). Impact of using I-Boost in broiler drinking water on performance, carcass traits, intestine morphology, and economic efficiency. Journal of Jilin University (Engineering and Technology), 24(2), 146–155.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:WF5omc3nYNoC - Mustafa, M. M. (2021). Performance, intestine morphology and serum biochemistry of broiler chickens to delayed post hatch feeding. Journal of University of Duhok (Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences), 24(2), 146–155.
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:LkGwnXOMwfcC - Mustafa, M. M., Karadas, F., & Tayeb, I. T. (2021). Adding different levels of turmeric powder and curcumin in the diet on some serum biochemical of broiler reared under normal and heat stress conditions. Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 52(1), 10–19. https://doi.org/10.36103/ijas.v52i1.1231
Link: https://jcoagri.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/intro/article/view/1231 - Mustafa, M. M., Tayeb, I. T., Hassan, S. N., & Mustafa, M. M. (2021). Adding different levels of turmeric powder and curcumin in the diet on broiler performance, carcass traits, immunity, and gut morphology under normal and heat stress condition. Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 52(2), 512–526. https://doi.org/10.36103/ijas.v52i2.1315
Link: https://jcoagri.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/intro/article/view/1315 - Mustafa, M. M. (2016). Prediction of body weight from certain body measurements in broiler chicks. Journal of University of Duhok (Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences), 19(1), 131–135.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:roLk4NBRz8UC - Barwary, M. M. M. A. M. (2015). Effect of different levels of cinnamon on performance and some serum parameters of Japanese quails. Journal of University of Duhok (Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences), 18(1), 71–75.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:Tyk-4Ss8FVUC - Abdullah, M. K., & Al-Khdri, A. M. A. (2014). Modeling of energy requirements for broiler production in Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Assiut Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 45(5), 79–89.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:_FxGoFyzp5QC - Obadire, F. O., Aliyu, J. A., Onasanya, G. O., Viola, M., Mustafa, M., & Oluwatosin, O. O. (2019). Growth performance of broiler chickens fed graded levels of mixed vegetable (Moringa oleifera and Telferia occidentalis) as partial substitutes for soybean meal. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology, 2(2), 115–125.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:0EnyYjriUFMC - Tayeb, I. T., Hassan, S. N., Mustafa, M. M., & others. (2011). Effects of various stocking density on productive performance and some physiological traits of broiler chicks. Research Opinions in Animal & Veterinary Sciences, 1(2), 89–93.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:YsMSGLbcyi4C - Tayeb, N. A. S., Hassan, S. N., Mustafa, M. M., & others. (2011). A comparative study of some productive traits in commercial poultry farms in Duhok Region. KSÜ Doğa Bilimleri Dergisi, 14(2), 7–9.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:9yKSN-GCB0IC
- Poultry Science
- Poultry Nutrition
- Poultry Production
- Herbals as alternative to chemical growth promoters
- Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition,Yüzüncü Yıl University, Turkey, 2021.
- M.Sc. in Poultry Production, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 2009.
- B.Sc. in Animal Production, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 2004.
- Mustafa, G., Mahar, N. A., Qureshi, H. H., Mustafa, M., Fayaz, M., & Hassan, A. S. (2024). Comparison of outcomes of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy with ureteroscopic lasertripsy for management of proximal ureteral stones. Age, 39(14.06), 41.40–13.72.
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:8k81kl-MbHgC - Mustafa, M. M., Zangana, S. A. A., Isa, R. H., & Hassan, W. H. (2024). Effect of herbal extracts in drinking water of layer quails on performance, egg quality, intestinal histology, and some serum biochemical parameters. Mesopotamia Journal of Agriculture, 52(1). https://doi.org/10.33899/mja.2024.143930.1283
Link: https://stats.uomosul.edu.iq/index.php/magrj/article/view/44801/44547 - Mustafa, M. M., Isa, R. H., Zangana, S. A. A., & Hassan, W. H. (2024). Role of glycerides of organic acids on broiler recovery challenged with the Newcastle disease virus (NDV) isolated from broiler chicken fields. Zanco Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 36(6), 96–103.
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:MXK_kJrjxJIC - Hassan, W. H., Mustafa, M. M., & Isa, R. H. (2023). Effect of herbal extracts as alternatives to antibiotics in the first week of age on broiler performance, serum biochemistry, and intestinal morphology under commercial farm conditions. South African Journal of Animal Science, 53(3), 455–465. https://doi.org/10.4314/sajas.v53i3.14
Link: http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?pid=S0375-15892023000300014&script=sci_arttext - Mustafa, M. M., Karadas, F., & Tayeb, I. T. (2023). How does a curcumin-based feed additive in broiler counteract heat stress consequences? Proceedings of the 23rd European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN).
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:5nxA0vEk-isC - Isa, R. H., Mustafa, M. M., & Zangana, S. A. A. (2022). Impact of using I-Boost in broiler drinking water on immunity, serum biochemistry and antioxidant enzymes. Seybold Report, 17(10), 336–346. https://doi.org/10.47831/sebold.17.10.2022.336
Link: https://zenodo.org/record/7185241/files/V17I10A26.pdf - Mustafa, M. M. (2022). Effect of different levels of Oleobiotec® on production performance and egg quality traits in Japanese quail. Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 53(3), 578–583. https://doi.org/10.36103/ijas.v53i3.1566
Link: https://jcoagri.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/intro/article/view/1566 - Mustafa, M. M. (2022). Impact of using mixture of methionine and essential oils on performance, serum biochemical and intestine morphology of broiler chicken exposed to quantitative feed restriction. Journal of Jilin University (Engineering and Technology), 24(2), 146–155.
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:ufrVoPGSRksC - Mustafa, M. M., Zangana, S. A. A., Artoshi, N. H. R., & others. (2022). Effect of different feed additives of Optifeed, Oleobiotec and VEO Premium on the productive performance of broilers under heat stress conditions in Dohuk Governorate. Mesopotamia Journal of Agriculture, 50(1), 20–32.
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:zYLM7Y9cAGgC - Zangana, S. A. A., Mustafa, M. M., & Hassan, W. H. (2022). Impact of using I-Boost in broiler drinking water on performance, carcass traits, intestine morphology, and economic efficiency. Journal of Jilin University (Engineering and Technology), 24(2), 146–155.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:WF5omc3nYNoC - Mustafa, M. M. (2021). Performance, intestine morphology and serum biochemistry of broiler chickens to delayed post hatch feeding. Journal of University of Duhok (Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences), 24(2), 146–155.
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:LkGwnXOMwfcC - Mustafa, M. M., Karadas, F., & Tayeb, I. T. (2021). Adding different levels of turmeric powder and curcumin in the diet on some serum biochemical of broiler reared under normal and heat stress conditions. Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 52(1), 10–19. https://doi.org/10.36103/ijas.v52i1.1231
Link: https://jcoagri.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/intro/article/view/1231 - Mustafa, M. M., Tayeb, I. T., Hassan, S. N., & Mustafa, M. M. (2021). Adding different levels of turmeric powder and curcumin in the diet on broiler performance, carcass traits, immunity, and gut morphology under normal and heat stress condition. Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 52(2), 512–526. https://doi.org/10.36103/ijas.v52i2.1315
Link: https://jcoagri.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/intro/article/view/1315 - Mustafa, M. M. (2016). Prediction of body weight from certain body measurements in broiler chicks. Journal of University of Duhok (Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences), 19(1), 131–135.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:roLk4NBRz8UC - Barwary, M. M. M. A. M. (2015). Effect of different levels of cinnamon on performance and some serum parameters of Japanese quails. Journal of University of Duhok (Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences), 18(1), 71–75.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:Tyk-4Ss8FVUC - Abdullah, M. K., & Al-Khdri, A. M. A. (2014). Modeling of energy requirements for broiler production in Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Assiut Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 45(5), 79–89.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:_FxGoFyzp5QC - Obadire, F. O., Aliyu, J. A., Onasanya, G. O., Viola, M., Mustafa, M., & Oluwatosin, O. O. (2019). Growth performance of broiler chickens fed graded levels of mixed vegetable (Moringa oleifera and Telferia occidentalis) as partial substitutes for soybean meal. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology, 2(2), 115–125.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:0EnyYjriUFMC - Tayeb, I. T., Hassan, S. N., Mustafa, M. M., & others. (2011). Effects of various stocking density on productive performance and some physiological traits of broiler chicks. Research Opinions in Animal & Veterinary Sciences, 1(2), 89–93.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:YsMSGLbcyi4C - Tayeb, N. A. S., Hassan, S. N., Mustafa, M. M., & others. (2011). A comparative study of some productive traits in commercial poultry farms in Duhok Region. KSÜ Doğa Bilimleri Dergisi, 14(2), 7–9.*
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=U4wNUzcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=U4wNUzcAAAAJ:9yKSN-GCB0IC
- Poultry Science
- Poultry Nutrition
- Poultry Production
- Herbals as alternative to chemical growth promoters
- Poultry production
- Poultry Nutrition
- Hatching and hatchery management
- Teaching MSc and PhD students on poultry nutrition and metabolic disorders
Conferences and Scientific Events
- Participated in a video conference held in Erbil on 24 May 2010.
- Attended the Food Security Conference, Erbil, 23 November 2014.
- Attended the International Agricultural Science Conference, Van, Turkey, 9–12 May 2018.
Training Courses and Workshops
- Workshop on Agriculture (Animal Production), American University of Beirut, 2005.
- Workshop on undergraduate curriculum development, 2014.
- Workshop on Quality Assurance, 2014.
- Workshop titled Toward Self-Sufficiency in Local Poultry Products, 2014.
- Workshop on Poultry Health Problems, Veterinary Directorate, 17 December 2014.
- Workshop on undergraduate curriculum development, 2015.
- Workshop on Poultry Health Problems, Veterinary Directorate, 17 December 2015.
- Workshop on Poultry Feed Additives (Lushtec, French Company), 2019.
Other Academic and Administrative Activities
- Chairman, Sale and Valuation Committee, 2009.
- Chairman, Committee of Sales, 2010.
- Member, Committee for Supervising Summer Training, 2010.
- Member, Committee for Monitoring Contract Terms between the Faculty of Agriculture and Poultry Farmers, 2011.
- Member, Department Council Committee, 2014–2016.
- Member, Quality Assurance Committee, 2014.
- Member, Scientific Committee of the Workshop on Poultry Problems, 2014.
- Chairman, Poultry Farm Supervision Committee, 2014 and 2016.
- Member, Consultant Bureau (Counselor), 2014–2016.
- Provided training for farmers on poultry rearing (ZSLVP Organization).
- Participated in the Erbil International Fair with Lushtec Company, 2013 and 2015.
- Member, Discussion Committee for MSc Student Proposals, 2015.
- Member, Supervision Committee for College Animal Farms, 2016.
- Member, Committee for Establishing a Poultry Slaughterhouse, 2016.
- Member, Scientific Committee, Department of Animal Production, 2022.
- Member, Graduation Project Committee (Poultry Production), 2022.