Department of Animal Science
Department of Animal Science at the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of Animal Nutrition, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Animal Biotechnology, Farm Animal Physiology and Management. The Department was nominated and selected as “The Center for Excellence in Animal Science” in 2000 for a 10 year duration. The research priority in this department is “The application of Agricultural Sciences in farms and the effective utilization of agricultural by-products for milk, meat and egg production”.
The aim of the Department of Animal Science which was established in 1975 is to train undergraduate students as experts for working in farms managing the production units. For the postgraduate students the aim is to make them capable of planning, doing research, advising animal and agricultural farms and feeding pre-parathion industries. There is a strong tradition of training outstanding students and researchers in the field of Animal Science in our department in the Khorasan Razavi province, North-East of Iran.
The Master’s program (launched in 1987) attempts to train MS students to become capable of carrying out research in the fields of Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, Animal Nutrition, Genetics, Poultry Nutrition as well as supervision of farm animals and feed.
Educational areas of specialization in the M.S. program are: Genetics and Breeding, Animal Physiology, Animal Nutrition, Poultry Nutrition
In the Ph.D. program we aim to train students to become capable of solving animal production problems through appropriate research with respect to environmental sustainability. We also try to develop effective teaching skills in Ph.D. students.
Educational areas of specialization in the Ph.D. program are: Ruminant Nutrition, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Poultry Nutrition. More
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Seyed Alireza Vakili |
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| Department of Animal Science |
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| savakili@um.ac.ir |
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| Areas | Bachelor's | Master's | Ph.D |
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| Animal Genetics and Breeding |
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Academic staff
Research
Recent journal articles
Varasteh, F., Ebrahimi, S., Naserian, A., Zerehdaran, S. (2024). Effect of micronization and meal size of corn grain on glycemic response and in vitro hindgut acidosis potential in horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 132 (), 104982-.
Hassanabadi, A., Azadegan Mehr, M. (2024). Effects of In Ovo Injection of Conjugated Linoleic Acid on Hatchability Growth Performance Intestine Morphology and Avian Β-Defensin Gene Expression in the Cecal Tonsils of Broiler Chicks. Poultry Science Journal, 12 (1), 75-85.
Riasi, M., & Javadmanesh, A. (2024). The effect of modification of DNA interference on myostatin gene expression in mice. Journal of Genetics, 103 (2), 1-9.
Nassiri, M. (2024). The prognostic, diagnostic, and therapeutic impact of Long noncoding RNAs in gastric cancer. Cancer Genetics, 282-283 (), 14-26.
Zarghi, H., & Ghavi, S. (2024). Effect of dietary methionine hydroxy analogue‐free acid (MHA‐FA) supplementation levels on growth performance, blood metabolites and immune responses in broiler chickens. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 10 (2), -.
Consuelo Amor S. Estrella, Kathryn L. Gatford, Ruidong Xiang, Javadmanesh, A., Mani Ghanipoor-samami, Greg S. Nattrass, Entesar Shuaib, Milton M. Mcallister, Ian Beckman, Dana A. Thomsen, Vicki L. Clifton, Julie A. Owens, Claire T. Roberts, Stefan Hiendleder, & Karen L. Kind (2024). Asymmetric growth-limiting development of the female conceptus. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 14 (), -.
Omary, M., Zarghi, H., & Hassanabadi, A. (2024). Some productive and reproductive performance, eggshell quality, serum metabolites and immune responses due to L‐threonine supplementation in Japanese quail breeders' diet. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 108 (4), 965-977.
Azizaliabadi, F., Amirzadeh Gero, F., Hassanabadi, A., & Noruzi, H. (2024). Investigating the effect of sesame meal replacement for soybeanmeal in diets with different levels of calcium and phytase enzyme in broiler chickens. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 10 (2), 1-10.
Zarghi, H., & Ghavi, S. (2024). Relative biological efficacy of methionine hydroxy analogue‐free acid compared to dl‐methionine in the broiler chickens. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 10 (3), -.
Tahmoorespur, M., & Sekhavati, M. (2024). Drug repositioning for immunotherapy in breast cancer using single-cell analysis. npj Systems Biology and Applications, 10 (1), -.
Karbaschian, E., Mousavi, S., & Sekhavati, M. (2024). Prediction of the best signal peptide for periplasmic expression of melittin peptide in Escherichia coli. Journal of Poultry Sciences and Avian Diseases, 2 (2), 50-55.
Sekhavati, M. (2024). A Review on cLF36, a Novel Recombinant Antimicrobial Peptide-Derived Camel Lactoferrin. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 16 (5), 1886-1905.
Bakhshalizadeh, S., Zerehdaran, S., & Javadmanesh, A. (2024). Identification of potential candidate genes associated with milk protein differences in Holstein cows: a meta-analysis integrating GWAS and RNA-Seq transcriptome. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 104 (3), 324-338.
Nikbakhtzade, M., Zarghi, H., & Golian, A. (2024). Effects of finisher diet nutrients density and slaughter age on energy and protein efficiency, productive and economic performance and meat quality of broilers. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 10 (4), -.
Yahfoufi, W., Danesh Mesgaran, M., Sekhavati, M., Vakili, S., & Tahmoorespur, M. (2024). i>In vitro/i> adding an antibiotic resistant bacteria (i>Lactococcus lactis/i>) modulate ruminal nutrient disappearance kinetics of diets varying in lactose/starch ratios. Journal of Livestock Science and Technologies, (), -.
Samsami, R., Naserian, A., Tahmasbi, A., & Ebrahimi, S. (2024). Flaking method affects the rate and extent of ruminal starch degradation in maize grains. Journal of Livestock Science and Technologies, (), -.
Tanhaeian, A., Majidzadeh Heravi, R., & Pakbaten, B. (2024). Production of enterocin P by a bioengineered Pichia pastoris to control of pathogen bacteria. Journal of Epigenetics, 5 (1), 14-24.
Ebrahimi, S. (2024). The effect of raw material (cow and chicken manure) and reactor type for improving and maximizing biogas production. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31 (35), 48784-48794.
Hassanabadi, A. (2024). Effects of adding different levels of fructooligosaccharide to diet on productive performance, egg quality traits, immune response and blood metabolites in commercial laying hens. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 10 (5), -.
Zarnegar, Z., Ebrahimi, S., Valizadeh, R., & Naserian, A. (2024). تثیر جیره فلاشینگ حاوی دانه کلزای خام و میکرونیزه فلیک بر عملکرد تولیدمثلی میشهای بالغ کردی. , (), -.
Omary, M., Zarghi, H., & Hassanabadi, A. (2024). Effects of dietary digestible lysine levels in breeding Japanese quails on productive and reproductive performance, egg quality, blood metabolites and immune responses. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 10 (6), -.
Ahmadi Bonakdar, Y., Vakili, S., Javadmanesh, A. (2024). Effect of thymol on the efficiency of feed utilization and compensatory growth in severe feed-restricted lambs. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 56 (7), -.
Raeisalsadati, S., Kermanshahi, H., Sekhavati, M., & Javadmanesh, A. (2024). In ovo Inoculation of cLF36 on Post-hatch Performance Intestinal Histo-morphometry and Microflora of Broiler Chickens Challenged with Clostridium perfringens. Poultry Science Journal, 12 (2), 237-245.
Yarabbi, H., Roshanak, S., Mortazavi, S., Yavarmanesh, M., & Javadmanesh, A. (2024). بیان بیش از حد گلوتامات دکربوکسیلاز نوترکیب برای افزایش تولید گاما آمینوبوتیریک اسید در مقیاس صنعتی. , 13 (3), 143-154.
Sekhavati, M. (2024). Antimicrobial peptides, their significance and challenges in veterinary medicine. Journal of Poultry Sciences and Avian Diseases, 2 (4), 54-55.
Asadi, S., Ahmadniaye Motlagh, H., Safari, O., & Javadmanesh, A. (2024). The impact of apple cider vinegar on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss: A study of therapeutic potential and health benefits. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 56 (1), -.
Majidzadeh Heravi, R., & Javadmanesh, A. (2024). Effect of Zinc on Blood Biochemical and mTOR Gene Expression in Rats with Polycystic Ovarian. Biological Trace Element Research, (), -.
Nassiri, M. (2024). Identification of miR-20a as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Colorectal Cancer: MicroRNA Sequencing and Machine Learning Analysis. MicroRNA, 14 (1), 73-91.
Zerehdaran, S. (2024). Genetic parameter estimation for traits related to the immune system against sheep red blood cells in Japanese quail. British Poultry Science, 65 (6), 1-8.
Taheri, S., Javadmanesh, A., & Zerehdaran, S. (2024). Identification of selective sweep and associated QTL traits in Iranian Ovis aries and Ovis orientalis populations. Frontiers in Genetics, 15 (8), 1-12.
Sekhavati, M. (2024). Recombinant Antimicrobial Peptides (rAMPs); Potential Applications in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine: A Review. Iranian Journal of Biotechnology, 22 (4), 14-26.
Mohammadi, F., Tahmoorespur, M., & Javadmanesh, A. (2024). Differentially Expressed Genes and Related Pathways in the Ovine Muscle Transcriptome pre and postnatal Using the Integration of Microarray and RNA-seq Data. Journal of Cell and Molecular Research, 16 (1), 13-24.
Amini, M., Naserian, A., Valizadeh, R. (2024). The Effects of Saturated and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Reproductive Performance and Reproductive Hormonal Changes in Dairy Cows at the Transition Period. Worlds Veterinary Journal, 14 (2), 184-193.
Javadmanesh, A., Paknafs, A., & Azghandi, M. (2024). Molecular Simulation of Animal Milk Lactoferrins as Antiviral Agents against Rotavirus: Binding Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications. Journal of Cell and Molecular Research, 16 (2), 1-12.
Recent research projects
Ghazanfari, Negin,mortazavi, Sayed Ali,javadmanesh, Ali,,tabatabaei Yazdi, Farideh (2024). Prediction of Nisin-A molecular structure by molecular dynamics
Karbaschian, Elnaz,rashidlamir, Amir,,javadmanesh, Ali (2024). Injecting DNAi enhancing skletal muscle overgrowth in mouse model
Zarghi, Heydar,ghavi, Saeed (2024). Effect of dietary Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Free Acid (MHA-FA) supplementation levels on growth performance, blood metabolites, and immune responses in broiler chickens
Zarghi, Heydar,lookzadeh, Amirhousein (2024). The effect of dietary digestible threonine levels on growth performance of Japanese quails
Sekhavati, Mohammad Hadi,zeinalian Bafandeh, Ali,vakili, Seyed Alireza (2024). Effect of Respiratory on immune response, blood parameters, antioxidant traits and performance of Ros 308 broiler
Shahi, Amirhossien,mehrjerdi, Mohammad Amin,vakili, Seyed Alireza (2024). effect of alfalfa substitute forage on blood metabolites and performance in male Balochi lambs
Kermanshahi, Hassan,ghaniei, Abolfazl,zeinalian Bafandeh, Ali,javadmanesh, Ali (2024). Effect of some pharmaceutical plant supplements on responses of respiratory and immunity systems, blood parameters, antioxidant status and performance of broiler chickens challenged with infectious bronchitis virus
Contact Information
Iran, Mashhad, Azadi Square, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science
Phone: +985138804633-5736
Fax: +985138807141