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Rekik, Mourad Principal Scientist - Small Ruminant Physiology and management, ICARDA

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- Molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii and Sarcocystis spp. co-infection in Tunisian Merguez, a traditional processed sausage beef meat. Food Control. 121:107618. 2021
- Converting multi-trait breeding objectives into operative selection indexes to ensure genetic gains in low-input sheep and goat breeding programmes. Animal. 15. 2021
- Epidemiological investigation of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus infection among the one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in southern Tunisia.. Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases. 12:101601. 2021
- Estimates of genetic parameters and trends for reproduction traits in Bonga sheep, Ethiopia.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 53:42-42. 2021
- Genome Divergence and Dynamics in the Thin-Tailed Desert Sheep From Sudan. Frontiers in Genetics. 12. 2021
- Genome-wide insights on gastrointestinal nematode resistance in autochthonous Tunisian sheep. Scientific Reports. 11. 2021
- Phenology and phylogeny of Hyalomma spp. ticks infesting one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the Tunisian Saharan bioclimatic zone. Parasite. 28. 2021
- Presence of antibodies to Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever virus in sheep in Tunisia, North Africa. VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE. 2021
- Three easy fixes for sire use can enhance genetic progress in community-based breeding programmes. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics. 2021
- Tick Infestation and Piroplasm Infection in Barbarine and Queue Fine de l'Ouest Autochthonous Sheep Breeds in Tunisia, North Africa. ANIMALS. 11. 2021
- Presence of antibodies against tick-borne encephalitis virus in sheep in Tunisia, North Africa.. BMC Veterinary Research. 16:441. 2020
- Field synchronization of Ethiopian Highland sheep for fixed time artificial insemination: improvement of conception rate with a double injection of prostaglandin at 11 days. Journal of Applied Animal Research. 48:413-418. 2020
- Individual variability among autochthonous sheep in Northern Tunisia to infection by abomasum nematodes and Babesia/Theileria parasites.. VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE. 6:834-845. 2020
- Infestation of small ruminants by the metacestode stage of Taenia hydatigena in slaughterhouse, North East Tunisia. 2020
- Community-based sheep breeding programs generated substantial genetic gains and socioeconomic benefits.. Animal. 14:1362-1370. 2020
- Seroprevalence of anti‐Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis antibodies in female sheep in Tunisia. VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE. 6:393-398. 2020
- Increased number of large non-atretic follicles and co-dominance effects account for high litter sizes in Bonga sheep.. Animal Science Journal. 91. 2020
- Detection of Toxoplasma gondii infection in semen of rams used for natural mating in commercial sheep farms in Tunisia. VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY- REGIONAL STUDIES AND REPORTS. 18:100341. 2019
- Genome-wide scans identify known and novel regions associated with prolificacy and reproduction traits in a sub-Saharan African indigenous sheep (Ovis aries).. Mammalian Genome. 30:339-352. 2019
- Neospora caninum Natural Infection in Tunisian Rams: Serological Study and Molecular Identification of Infection in Semen.. Acta Parasitologica. 64:821-828. 2019
- Genetic progress and economic benefit of community-based breeding programs for sheep out- and upscaling options in Ethiopia. Small Ruminant Research. 177:124-132. 2019
- Risk factors for reproductive disorders and major infectious causes of abortion in sheep in the highlands of Ethiopia. Small Ruminant Research. 177:1-9. 2019
- Community-based breeding programmes are a viable solution for Ethiopian small ruminant genetic improvement but require public and private investments.. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics. 136:319-328. 2019
- Comparative in vitro efficacy of kefir produced from camel, goat, ewe and cow milk on Haemonchus contortus. Journal of Helminthology. 93:440-446. 2019
- Organic breeding in Sarda ewes: utilization of the ram effect in an artificial insemination program. Small Ruminant Research. 174:131-134. 2019
- Chamomile Methanolic Extract Mitigates Small Bowel Inflammation and ROS Overload Related to the Intestinal Nematodes Infection in Mice.. Acta Parasitologica. 64:152-161. 2019
- Livelihoods Strategies and Household Resilience to Food Insecurity: A Case Study from Rural Tunisia. Sustainability. 11. 2019
- Chemical analyses and anthelmintic effects of Artemisia campestris essential oil.. Veterinary Parasitology. 263:59-65. 2018
- Dynamique des populations de tiques infestant les ovins dans les steppes arides de Tunisie. Revue d'élevage et de médecine vétérinaire des pays tropicaux. 71:131-135. 2018
- Differences in tick infestation of Tunisian sheep breeds.. VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY- REGIONAL STUDIES AND REPORTS. 13:50-54. 2018
- First detection and molecular identification of Neospora caninum from naturally infected cattle and sheep in North Africa. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 65:976-982. 2018
- In Vivo Nematicidal Potential of Camel Milk on Heligmosomoides Polygyrus Gastro-intestinal Nematode of Rodents.. Helminthologia. 55:112-118. 2018
- Seasonal variation of lungworm infestation of ewes at Sidi Bouzid slaughterhouse (Central Tunisia). Revue d'élevage et de médecine vétérinaire des pays tropicaux. 70:137-141. 2018
- Molecular survey and genetic characterization of Anaplasma centrale, A. marginale and A. bovis in cattle from Algeria. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 65:456-464. 2018
- La complémentation des brebis Barbarines tous les deux jours durant la période de lutte n’affecte pas les performances reproductives comparativement à une complémentation quotidienne. Revue d'élevage et de médecine vétérinaire des pays tropicaux. 70:59-63. 2017
- High-milking sheep have a lower ovulation rate and tend to yield fewer embryos in response to superovulation and intrauterine artificial insemination.. Reproduction in Domestic Animals. 52:814-818. 2017
- FecX Bar a Novel BMP15 mutation responsible for prolificacy and female sterility in Tunisian Barbarine Sheep. BMC Genetics. 18:43-43. 2017
- Feed supplementation improves estrus response and increases fertility of sheep induced to breed out of season. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 49:607-612. 2017
- Molecular detection and phylogenetic analyses of Toxoplasma gondii from naturally infected sheep in Northern and Central Tunisia. 2017
- EVALUATION OF AWASSI SHEEP GENOTYPES FOR GROWTH, MILK PRODUCTION AND MILK COMPOSITION. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES. 5:S68-S75. 2017
- Molecular Study of Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens in Dogs from Tunisia 2017
- Molecular detection and phylogenetic analyses ofToxoplasma gondiifrom naturally infected sheep in Northern and Central Tunisia 2017
- Technical Report on Training Course Sheep and Goat Production 2017
- GnRH and prostaglandin‐based synchronization protocols as alternatives to progestogen‐based treatments in sheep. Reproduction in Domestic Animals. 51:924-929. 2016
- First report of the in vitro nematicidal effects of camel milk. Veterinary Parasitology. 228:153-159. 2016
- Effect of the infection with the nematode Haemonchus contortus (Strongylida: Trichostrongylidae) on the haematological, biochemical, clinical and reproductive traits in rams.. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research. 83:1-8. 2016
- First molecular identification and genetic characterization of Theileria lestoquardi in sheep of the Maghreb region.. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 63:278-284. 2016
- Correlation of polyphenolic content with radical-scavenging capacity and anthelmintic effects of Rubus ulmifolius (Rosaceae) against Haemonchus contortus.. Veterinary Parasitology. 221:46-53. 2016
- Recurrent 3-day cycles of water deprivation for over a month depress mating behaviour but not semen characteristics of adult rams. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 100:85-92. 2016
- Establishment of the Elite Karakul-Sur Nucleus Flock 2016
- Establishment of the Elite Karakul-Sur Nucleus Flock at Koybak Livestock Cooperative in Karauzyak district of Karakalpakstan (Uzbekistan) 2016
- Field solution for the Artificial Insemination of Ethiopian Sheep Breeds ? 2016
- First report of the in vitro nematicidal effects of camel milk 2016
- Integrated delivery systems of improved livestock and fish genetics 2016
- Potential anthelmintic effect of Capparis spinosa (Capparidaceae) as related to its polyphenolic content and antioxidant activity. VETERINARNI MEDICINA. 61:308-316. 2016
- Chemical composition, insecticidal and in vitro anthelmintic activities of Ruta chalepensis (Rutaceae) essential oil. Industrial Crops and Products. 74:745-751. 2015
- Melatonin administration enhances the reproductive capacity of young rams under a southern Mediterranean environment.. Animal Science Journal. 86:666-672. 2015
- Non-genetic sources of variation of milk production and reproduction and interactions between both classes of traits in Sicilo-Sarde dairy sheep.. Animal. 8:1534-1539. 2014
- In vitro evidence that the pastoral Artemisia campestris species exerts an anthelmintic effect on Haemonchus contortus from sheep.. Veterinary Research Communications. 38:249-255. 2014
- Efficiency of oestrous synchronization by GnRH, prostaglandins and socio-sexual cues in the North African Maure goats.. Reproduction in Domestic Animals. 49:499-504. 2014
- Prevalence of piroplasms in small ruminants in North-West Tunisia and the first genetic characterisation of Babesia ovis in Africa. Parasite. 21:23-23. 2014
- Prevalence of piroplasms in small ruminants in North-West Tunisia and the first genetic characterisation ofBabesia ovisin Africa 2014
- Challenges to generate adaptable technologies and to build up strategic alliances for small ruminants research in low input systems: case of Tunisia 2013
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- Toxoplasma gondii infection and toxoplasmosis in North Africa: a review.. Parasite. 6. 2019