April 2013
I. Personal Data
Name : MARZOOK MOHAMMED AL-EKNAH
Nationality : Saudi
Date and place of birth : 1957, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Marital status : Married with 7 children
Permanent address : P.O. Box 1757, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
Mobile: 00966505934265
E-mail: maleknah@kfu.edu.sa
eknahm@yahoo.com
II. Academic Qualifications
Degree Name and address of awarding organization Date
Ph.D. The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, U.K. 21.1. 1988
Surgery & Title of Thesis : Uterine Activity in the Ewe and Cow,
Obstetrics with Particular Reference to Its Effect on Cervical
Dilatation and the Influence of Tocolytic Agents
Bachelor of College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources 20.6.1983
Veterinary (CVM), King Faisal University (KFU), Saudi Arabia
Medicine &
Animal
Resources
(BVM & AR)
III. National & International Training Courses
Name and address of awarding organization Subject
University of Southampton Research Training
Date
5-12 November 2009
King Faisal University webCT Training (8 hours) 2005
Tahoko University, Japan Molecular Aspects of Fertilization 8-21 October
& UNESCO and Early Development 1999
Boosting Academicians 1998 (10 days) College of Education,
King Faisal University

College of Education,
King Faisal University
Boosting Academicians
University of London, U.K. Animal Infertility
1993 (5 days)
1 st July-
31 st
August 1984
IV. Employment Record
Title or status Name of employer
Head, Camel Research Centre King Faisal University
Date from 17 March
2013 to date
Dean, Scientific Research King Faisal University from 28 April
2009 to 14 March
2013
Head, Department of Clinical Studies (CVM&AR, KFU) from 20 Nov. 2002 to 31 Oct. 2004
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine King Faisal University 21.8.1998 and Animal Resources (CVM&AR) (KFU) to 1.8.2000
Professor of from 6.5.1998
Obstetrics, Gynaecology, (KFU) to date
Artificial Insemination &
Embryo Transfer, Department of Clinical Studies, (CVM&AR)
Vice Dean for Higher Studies &
Scientific Research, (CVM&AR) (KFU) and Animal Resources (CVM&AR)
Dean, Admission & Registration (KFU)
17.3.1998 to 25.11.1998
21.5.1995 to 20.5.1997
Associate professor of KFU from 21.11.1992
Obstetrics, Gynaecology, to 5.5.1998
Artificial Insemination &
Embryo Transfer, Department of Clinical Studies, CVM&AR
Dean (CVM&AR) (KFU) and Animal Resources (CVM&AR)
30.6.1992 to 6.6.1994
Vice Dean (CVM&AR) (KFU) and Animal Resources (CVM&AR)
Vice Dean (CVM&AR) (KFU) and Animal Resources (CVM&AR)
Medical Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
16.10.1990 to 26.6.1992
2.10.1989 to 15.19.1990
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(KFU) 31.12.1988 to 20.11.1989
Assistant Professor of KFU from 6.6.1988
Obstetrics, Gynaecology, to 20.11.1992
Artificial Insemination &
Embryo Transfer, Department of Clinical Studies, CVM&AR
Demonstrator, Department of KFU from 13.9.1983
Surgery and Obstetrics, CVM&AR to 5.6.1988
Clerk
Clerk
Saudi British Bank Summer vacation
1981
Al-Ahsa Veterinay Institute Summer vacation
Clerk
Clerk
Technician
Flour Company
1980
Summer vacation
1979
Dean of Student Affairs From Dec. 1976
KFU
Saudi Aramco to Dec. 1978
26.8.1974 to 28.11.1976
V. Scientific Visits and Communications
Saudi Universities
Bahrain University
Emirates University - UAE
Research Centres in Dubai and Ein, UAE
Cairo and Assuit Universities – Egypt
Alger University – Algeria
Sudan University for Science and Technology, Khartoum University –
Sudan
Liverpool, Surry, Cambridge and Southampton Universities – U.K.
Utrecht University – Netherlands
Southern Illinois University – U.S.A.
Tahoko University - Japan
Sweden Agricultural University – Sweden
Veterinary Surfaces, Porto Sogoru, Brazil
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University of Veterinary Medicine – Vienna – Austria
Hanover University – Germany.
Tsinghua and Lanzhou Universities – China
Kenya University-Kenya
University of Ireland, Ireland
Azores University – Portugal.
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VI. Membership in Scientific Societies
1.
King Faisal University Scientific Journal: Finished
2.
Saudi Biological Society, Saudi Arabia, from1988 to date.
3.
Society for the Study of Fertility, UK, from 1989 to 2004.
4.
Egyptian Society for cattle Diseases, Egypt, form 1990 to 1992..
5.
New York Academy of Sciences, USA, from 1984 to 1985.
6- Journal of Camel Practice and Research, India, life membership.
VII. Comities, Boards and Councils
The candidate has participated in different comities, boards and councils, as follows:
Graduation comities
Research follow up comity
Student probation comity
Student' bank board
Higher Education council
Scientific Research council
College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources council
King Faisal University council
King Faisal University Higher council
Scientific council
National Camel Strategy Team
Scientific Research Council.
VIII. Research Activities
Regulation of uterine activity and delaying immature birth
Studies on camel infertility
Collection and evaluation of camel semen
Camel artificial insemination
Collection, evaluation and transfer of camel embryos
Laparoscopic surgery in camels
Advanced technologies in farm animals reproduction.
IXAuthorship, Translation and Publication
No. Book's Name Type Language Publisher Date of Publication
1 Medicine & Reproduction Publication Arabic Authors 2002 of Horses
2 Allen's Fertility Translation Arabic KFU
and Obstetrics In Horses
3 Pregnancy & Parturition Publication Arabic Author
in the Female Camels
2002
2005
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4 Fertility & Infertility Publication Arabic Author
in the Female Camel
5 Infertility in the Male Publication Arabic Author
camel and Interference
to treat.
6 Obstetrics in Farm Animals Publication English KFU
7 Artificial Insemination Publication English KFU
and Embryo Transfer
in Farm Animals
8 Camelidae Family Encyclopedia in Countries and Continents
2005
2005
2006
2006 of the World Publication Arabic Author 2008
9 Al-Eknah, M.M. (2009). Reproduction in the Camel (Chapter) In: Noakes, D.E.,
Parkinson, T.J. and England, G.W. (eds). Veterinary Reproduction and
Obstetrics. W.B.Saunders, London, U.K.
10 Al-Eknah's Text Book of Gynaecology of Domestic Animals.
KFU 2011
X. Books Editing (Publications)
No. Book' Name Authors Language Publisher Year
1Clinical Applied Reproduction Bilili, M.S. & Arabic King Saud Un.
2003 in Domestic Female Animals Al-Garawi, A. Saudi Arabia
XI. Books Editing (Translations to Arabic)
No. Book' Name Author/Translator Publisher Year
2Color Atlas of Reproductive
Pathology of Domestic Animals Buergelt, C / Bilili, M. King Saud Un.
2002
& Al-Garawi, A Saudi Arabia
3Veterinary Medical Terminology Christenson, D./Ali, B.& King Saud Un.
2005
Al-Garawi, A. Saudi Arabia
XII. New Discovery
1Discovery of a new approach to collect of camel semen by artificial vagina
(Already published).
XIII. Publications in Scientific Journals
1.
Mandour, M.A., Al-Shami, S.A., Al-Eknah, M.M. and Fouda, T.A. (2012).
Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal. 14, 2.
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2.
Hussein, Y.A., Al-Eknah, M.M., Al-Shami, S.A., Mandour, M.A. and Fouda,
T.A. (2012). Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal. 14, 2.
3.
Ghoneim, I.M., Waheed, M.M., Al-Eknah, M.M. and El-Bahr, S.M. (2012).
Immunization against GnRH in the male camel (Camelus dromedaries):
Effects on sexual behavior, testicular volume, semen characteristics and serum testosterone concentrations. Theriogenology, 78, 1102-1109.
4.
Homeida, A.M., Al-Eknah, M.M., Alfattah, M.A., Al-Khalifa, K.A., Bursais,
K.A. and Al-Busadah, K.A. (2012). Occurance of Organochlorine Compounds in follicular Fluid and Their Effect on Steroid Hormones in Follicles of
Camels. J. Environ. Sci. Technolo., 1-5.
5.
Waheed, M.M., Al-Eknah, M.M. and El-Bahr, S.M. (2011). Some
Biochemical Characteristics and Preservation of Epididymal Camel
Spermatozoa (Camelus dromedaries). Theriogenology, 76, 1126-1133.
6.
Ghoneim, I.M. Al-Eknah, M.M., Waheed, M.M., Alhaider, A.K. and
Homeida, A.M. (2010). Effect of some extenders and enzymes on semen viscosity and sperm viability in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedaries).
Journal of Camel Practice and Research, 17, 85-89.
7.
Waheed, M.M., Al-Eknah, M.M., Hamouda, M.A. and Al-Dughaym. A.M.
(2009). Uterine Histopathological findings of infertile female camels (Camelus dromedaries). Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 16, 171-177.
8.
Ismail, S.T., Al-Eknah, M.M. and Al-Busadah, K.A. (2008). Hormonal
Changes During Busserlin GnRH Priming Regimen for Superovulation in the
Camel ( Camelus dromedarius ). Scientific Journal of King Faisal University
(Basic and Applied Sciences), 9, 103-117.
9.
Ismail, S.T., Al-Eknah, M. and Hemeida, N (2007). Superovulation Trials for
Embryo Transfer in the Camel (Camelus dromedaries). ). Scientific Journal of
King Faisal University (Basic and Applied Sciences), 8, 51-60.
10.
Hegazy, A., El-Dughaym, A., Al-Eknah, M, Housawi, F. and Hatem, M.
(2004). Studies on Mastitis in Female Camels with Special Reference to
Brucellosis. Journal of Camel Science, 1, 96-102.
11.
Hegazy, A., Ali, A., Al-Eknah, M. and Ismail, S. (2004). Studies on Pituitary-
Ovarian Axis in the Female Camel with Special Reference to Cystic and
Inactive Ovaries. Journal of Camel Science, 1, 16-24.
12.
Al-Eknah, M.M. and Ali, A.M. (2001). Infundibular cysts jeopardize reproduction in the camel (Camelus dromedaries). Emi. J. Agric. Sci., 13, 52-
56.
13.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Homeida, A.M., Ramadan, R.O., Al-Modhi, F.A. and Al-
Busadah, K.A. (2001). Pregnancy dependence on ovarian progesterone in the camel (Camelus dromedaries). Emi. J. Agric. Sci., 13, 27-32.
14.
Al-Eknah, M., Hemeida, N. and Al-Haider, A. (2001). A new approach to collection of semen by artificial vagina from the dromedary camel. Journal of
Camel Practice and Research. 2, 127-130.
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15.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (2001). Camel Reproduction. In: Arthur’s Veterinary
Reproduction and Obstetrics. Eds. Noakes, D.E., Parkinson and England, G.
Harcourt Health Science, UK.
16.
Hegazy, A, Al-Eknah, M., Kotob, M., Hemeida, N. and Serur, B. (2001).
Pathological and microbiological studies on the reproductive tract of the female dromedary camel. J. Egypt. Vet. Med. Ass. 61, 9-25.
17.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (2000). Reproduction in Old World camels. Animal
Reproduction Science, 60-61: 583-592.
18.
Gaili, E.S.E., Al-Eknah, M.M. and Sadek, M.H. (2000). Comparative milking performance of three types of Saudi camels (Camelus dromedarius). Journal of camel Practice and Research, 7: 73-76.
19.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Homeida, A.M., Al-Bishr , B.E. (1997). Physicochemical properties of the cervical mucus of the pregnant camel (Camelus dromedarius).
Pakistan Vet. J., 17, 91-93.
20.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Homeida, A.M., Dafalla, E.A., Galil. A.K.A., and Al-Taher,
A.Y. (1997). Uterine activity after induction of hypocalcaemia in the ovariectomized camel (Camelus dromedarius). Vet. Res. Communi., 21, 45-
50.
21.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Ramadan, R.O., Bendary, M.M. and Bishr, B.E. (1996).
Uterine prolapse in a she donkey. Assiut Veterinary Journal, 36: 163-166.
22.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (1996). Dilatation of the cervix during the periparturient period in the camel (Camelus dromedarius). Journal of Camel Practice and
Research, 3: 133-136.
23.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (1995). Uterine activity after the continuous infusion of nifedipine in the ovariectomised camel (Camelus dromedarius). Assiut Vet. J.,
34: 130-135.
24.
Ramadan, R.O., Al-Eknah, M.M. and Hafez, A.M. (1993). Uterine prolapse in a camel. Can. Vet. J., 34, 445.
25.
Homeida, A.M., Al-Eknah, M.M., Dafalla,E.A., Galil. A.K.A. (1993). Drug metabolizing enzymes in the placenta and foetus of camel and sheep. Reprod.
Dom. Anim., 28: 258-262.
26.
Homeida, A.M., Al-Eknah, M.M., Dafalla,E.A., Galil. A.K.A., and Al-Taher,
A.Y. (1993). Uterine activity after ovariectomy in the camel (Camelus dromedarus): effect of exogenous administration of oestrogen and progesterone. Res. Vet. Sci., 55: 382-384.
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27.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Dafalla, E.A., Homeida, A.M., Galil. A.K.A., and Al-Taher,
A.Y. (1993). Spontaneous uterine activity during the oestrous cycle of the camel (Camelus dromedarus). Ani. Reprod. Sci., 32: 91-97.
28.
Ali, A.M.A., El-Sanousi, S.M., Al-Eknah, M.M., Gameel, A.A., Dafalla, E.A.,
Homeida, A.M. and Radwan, Y.M. (1992). Studies on the infundibular cysts of the uterine tube in camel (Camelus dromedarus). Revue Elev. Med. Pays.
Trop., 45: 243-253.
29.
Al-Eknah, M.M. and Abdulla, A.M. (1992). Development and evaluation of wind powered evaporative cooling system for dairy sheds in Saudi Arabia. II.
The effects of evaporatively cooled air on lactating dairy cows in hot and dry climatic conditions. Arab Gulf J. Scient. Res., 10, 11-21.
30.
Homeida, A.M. and Al-Eknah, M.M. (1992). Inhibition of luteal function by oxytocin antagonist in goats (Capra Hircus). J. Reprod. Fert., 94: 279-285.
31.
Al-Eknah, M.M. and Homeida, A. M. (1991). A review of some aspects of the pharmacology of oxytocin in domestic animals. Vet. Res. Communi., 15: 45-
55.
32.
Dafalla, E.A., Al-Eknah, M.M. and Gameel, A.A. (1991). Unilateral ovarian agenesis in a camel. Reprod. Dom. Anim., 26: 266-268.
33.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Homeida, A. M., Galil, A.K.A. and El-bashir, A.E. (1991).
Oxytocin induced biochemical changes in cervical mucus of the goat.
Theriogenology, 36: 143-148.
34.
Bolbol, A.E., El-Shazly, M.O., Abou El-Fotouh, M.S., Al-Eknah, M.M. and
Abu-Hadeed, A. (1991). Experimental study on chemical castration in rats.
Zagazig Vet. J., 19: 243-254.
35.
Ramadan, R.O., Gameel, A.A., Al-Eknah, M.M., Dafalla, E.A., Gomaa, A. and Abdin-Bey, M.R. (1991). A clinicopathological study on orchits in sheep and goats in Saudi Arabia. Reprod. Dom. Anim., 26: 321-323.
36.
Abdalla, A.M. and Al-Eknah, M.M. (1991). Development and evaluation of wind powered evaporative cooling system for dairy sheds in Saudi Arabia I.
Design and evaluation of wind catching tower for evaporative cooling of dairy shed under hot and dry climatic conditions. Arab Gulf J. Scient. Res., 9: 41-53.
37.
Taher, E. M., Galil, A.K.A., Ali, A.M., Al-Eknah, M.M., Saad, A.H. and Al-
Busadah, K.A. (1991). Puberty and fertility of the one-humped male camel
(Camelus dromedarus). I. Prepubertal development of the testicular interstitial endocrine cells of Ledig. Egypt J. Histol., 14: 255-269.
38.
Al-Eknah, M.M. and Noakes, D.E. (1989). Uterine activity in cows during the oestrous cycle, after ovariectomy and following exogenous oestradiol and progesterone. Br. Vet. J., 145: 328-336.
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39.
Al-Eknah, M.M. and Noakes, D.E. (1988). The biphasic effect of clenbuterol hydrochloride on uterine activity of ovariectomised ewes. J.Vet. Pharmacol.
Therap., 11: 109-111.
40.
Al-Eknah, M.M. and Noakes, D.E. (1988). Effects of a progesterone- releasing intravaginal device on uterine activity of heifers. Vet. Rec., 123: 275-
276.
41.
Al-Eknah, M.M. and Noakes, D.E. (1988). The effect of different rates of oxytocin infusion on the progesterone primed uterus in chronically catheterised, ovariectomised ewes. Anim Reprod. Sci., 17: 69-76.
Papers Presented in Conferences and Symposia
42.
Al-Sultan, A., Al-Eknah, M. and Al-Dougym, A. (2013). Detection of
Escherichia coli associated with ovarian hydro-bursitis syndrome in camels harbouring extended beta-lactamases TEM gene. 23 rd
European Congress of
Clinical Mircrobiology and Infectious Diseases. Berlin, Germany, 27-30 April
2013.
43.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Ramadan, R.O., Almubarak, A.I., Al-Mohsen, F.M., Al-
Salman M. F. and Ali, A.M. (2012). Verification of ovarian hydro-bursitis syndrome in the dromedary camels and its surgical ablation. The ICAR
Satellite Meeting on Camelid Preproduction, Vancouver, Canada, 3 rd
– 5 th
Aug. 2012, P., 34.
44.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (2009). The dilemma of the left uterine horn predominance in the camelid pregnancy: 1- Uterine contractility. 2 nd
ISOCARD Conference.
Djebra, Tunisia. 12-14 March 2009.
45.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (2008). The use of laparoscopy in tandem with ultrasonography for diagnosis of internal gynaecological defedts in camels.
Camel Reproduction Meeting, 12-13 July 2008, Budapest, Hungary.
46.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (2008). Advanced technologies in camel reproduction. Camel
Future Research, 28 May 2008, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
47.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (2007). A new breeding strategy for camels in Saudi Arabia.
1 st
- 5 th
April 2007, Hafr Albaten, Saudi Arabia.
48.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (2006). Camel Wealth in Saudi Arabia: Their Types,
Production and Breeding. The 1 st
Camel Show for Harb Tribe. 26 th
October
2006, Khobt Alnega, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
49.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (2006). Camel Studies and Researches during the Parting 25
Years in Saudi Arabia. International Scientific Conference on Camels, 11-13
May 2006, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
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50.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (2006). Development of Veterinary Education and Services in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Universities Scientific Days in Austrian
Universities, 24-28 April, 2006, Vienna, Austria.
51.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Hemeida, N.A., Ismail, S.T. and Al-Haider, A. K. (2004).
Semen collection and evaluation from the dromedary camel. 15 th
International
Congress on Animal Reproduction, 8-12 July, 2004, Porto Seguro, Brazil.
52.
Al-Eknah, M.M. and Hemeida, N.A. (2004). Improvement of the Arabian
Camel Performance Through the Application of Artificial Insemination. The
Third Symposium on Scientific Research and Technological Development
Outlook in the Arab Word. Riyadh, 11-14 April 2004.
53.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (2004). A modern strategy for camel husbandry in Saudi
Arabia. The Future for Camels in Saudi Arabia. 28-29 March 2004, Riyadh
Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
54.
Hemeida, N.A., Al-Eknah, M.M. and Ismail, S.T. Pyometra in the camel: An abattoir survey. Twenty First Annual Meeting of the Saudi Biological Society,
Abha, 9-11 April 2002.
55.
Ismail, S.T, Al-Eknah, M.M,. Hemeida, N.A. and Al-Shamlawi, J.M. Clinical survey on the reproductive abnormalities in the camel (Camelus dromedarius).
Twenty First Annual Meeting of the Saudi Biological Society, Abha, 9-11
April 2002.
56.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (2002). Development of camel wealth during the rule of King
Fahad, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. Agricultural and Water
Resources Development Symposium in the Reign of the Two Holy Mosques
King Fahad Bin Abdul Aziz, 28-30 January 2002, Al-Ahssa, Saudi Arabia.
57.
Al-Eknah, M.M and Ali, A.M.A. Infundibular cysts jeopardize reproduction in the camel (Camelus dromedarius). The international Twin Conference on
Repdoduction/Production in Camelids. 11 – 13 November 2001, Al-Ain,
U.A.E.
58.
Al-Eknah, M.M, Homeida, A.M., Ramadan, O.R. and Al-Modhi, F. A.
Pregnancy dependence on ovarian progesterone in the camel (Camelus dromedarius). The international Twin Conference on Repdoduction/Production in Camelids. 11 – 13 November 2001, Al-Ain, U.A.E.
59.
Al-Eknah, M.M. (2000). Reproduction in Old World camels. 14 th
Int. cong.
Anim. Reprod. 2-6 July 2000, Stockholmm, Sweden.
60.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Al-Afaliq, A.I. and Al-Doghyem, A.M. Aboul-Fadle, W.S.,
Al-Eknah, M.M, Bolbol, A.E., Dafalla, E.A., Bendari, M.M. and Al-Bisher,
B.E. Maternal dystocia in the female camel (Camelus dromedarius). 2nd Sci.
Cong. Egyptian Society for Cattle diseases, pp.90-97, 5-7 Dec. 1993, Assiut,
Egypt.
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61.
Bolbol, A.E., Al-Eknah, M.M, Aboul-Fadle, W.S., Ramadan, R.O., Bendary,
M.M., and Al-Bisher, B.E. Caesarean section in female camels. 2nd Sci.
Cong. Egyptian Society for Cattle diseases, pp. 82-89, 5-7 Dec. 1993, Assiut,
Egypt.
62.
Abu-Hadeed,A.H, Bendari,M.M., Al-Eknah, M.M, and Shathele,M.S. Effects of mycotoxins on fertility of female rats. The Fourth Scientific Congress,
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt, 18-20 Nov. 1990.
63.
Al-Eknah, M.M, and Gaili, E.S.E. 13. Acclimatization of Awarik camels in
Al-Ahsa Region. Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the Saudi Biological Society,
Riyadh, 21-23 March 1995.
64.
Al- Eknah, M.M., Gaili, E.S.E. and Mansour, H. Camel breeds in Saudi
Arabia. Fifteenth Annual Meeting of the Saudi Biological Society, Makkah
Almukkaramah, 29-31 March 1994.
65.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Dafalla, E.A., Homeida, A.M., Galil. A.K.A., and Al-Taher,
A.Y. Uterine activity after induction of hypocalcaemia in the ovariectomised camel. Fourteenth Annual Meeting of the Saudi Biological Society, Jeddah 16-
18 February 1993.
66.
Al-Eknah, M.M. Uterine activity in the camel. Fifth General Assembly of the
European Association of Establishments of Veterinary Education and the 25th
International Symposium of the Word Association for the History of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey, 24-31 May 1992.
67.
Al-Eknah, M.M. Uterine activity in the camel and the effects of oestrogen and progesterone administration. Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Saudi
Biological Society, Gassim 11-13 Feb. 1992.
68.
El-Sayed, M.T. Al-Eknah, M.M, Ali, A. M. and Saad, A.H. Gartners ductsof the female camel. Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Saudi Biological Society,
Gassim 11-13 Feb. 1992.
69.
Ali, A.M.A., El-Sanousi, S.M., Al-Eknah, M.M., Gameel, A.A., Dafalla,
E.A., Homeida, A.M. and Radwan, Y,M. Diagnosis and follow up of infundibular cysts of the uterine tube of camel with special effect on fertility.
Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Saudi Biological Society, Gassim 11-13
Feb. 1992.
70.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Dafalla, E. and Aboul-Fadle, W. Morphological studies onthe non-pregnant camel reproductive tract in Saudi Arabia. First
International Camel Symposium, Dubai, UAE, 2-6 Feb. 1992.
71.
Ali, A., Taher, E, and Al-Eknah, M.M. Morphological studies on the uterine cervix and the cranial part of the vagina of the dromedary camel. First
International Camel Symposium, Dubai, UAE, 2-6 Feb. 1992.
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72.
Al-Eknah, M.M. Brucellosis in theTheriogenology Clinic of the Veterinary
Teaching Hospital. Symposium on Brucellosis at King Fahad Hofuf Hospital.
Held on two occasions, 4 Oct. 1989 and 19 Dec. 1990.
73.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Abdo, M.S. and Busadah, K.A. Study of the arborization pattern of camel epididymal plasma in comparison with that of some other animal species. Camel Breeding and Diseases Conference, Algiers, Algeria,
24-26 March, 1990.
74.
Abdalla, A.M. and Al-Eknah, M.M. Design and evaluation of wind catching tower for evaporative cooling of dairy shed under hot and dry climatic conditions. Twelfth Annual Meeting of the Saudi Biological Society, Riyadh
21 December, 1989.
75.
Al-Eknah, M.M., and Abdalla, A. M. The effects of evaporatively cooled air on lactating dairy cows in hot and dry climatic conditions. Twelfth Annual
Meeting of the Saudi Biological Society, Riyadh 19-21 December, 1989.
76.
Ramadan, R.O., Gomaa, A., Gameel, A.A., Al-Eknah, M.M. and Abdin-Bey,
R. Orchitis in sheep and goats in Al-Ahsa area. Twelfth Annual Meeting of the Saudi Biological Society, Riyadh 19-21 December, 1989.
77.
Al-Eknah, M.M., Aboul-Fadle, W, Gomaa, A. and Bendary, M. Uterine
Prolapse in sheep and goats. Twelfth Annual Meeting of the Saudi Biological
Society, Riyadh 19-21 December, 1989.
78.
Ramadan, R.O., Al-Eknah, M.M., Hafez, A.M. and Razig, S. Observations on the prevalent diseases and surgical affections of livestock in the Eastern
Province of Saudi Arabia. Eleventh Annual Meeting of the Saudi Biological
Society, Yanbu, 30.5 to 2.6.1988.
79.
Ramadan, R.O., Al-Eknah, M.M., Hafez, A.M. and Razig, S. Dystocia conditions and problems of infertility in the Hijras of Eastern Province of
Saudi Arabia. Eleventh Annual Meeting of the Saudi Biological Society,
Yanbu, 30.5 to 2.6.1988.
XV. Supervision of Master Degree in Theriogenology (Msc Students)
Already Achieved Thesis
1Pregnancy and Parturition of the Camel with Particular
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Reference to Cervical Dilatation.
Collection and Evaluation of Camel Semen
3The Role of Ovarian Progesterone in Maintenance of
Pregnancy in the Camel ( Camelus dromedarius ).
4Morphological and Histological Studies on the Female
Genital System of the Dromedary Foetus
Year
1996
2002
2004
2006
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XVIOn Going Students
1Proper Diagnosis and Treatment of Vaginal Adhesions
In the Camel
2 Laparoscopy of the Accessory Glands of the Male Camel
3The Effect of Thyroid Gland Function on Fertility
2007
2007
2007
XVII Scientific Reports, Professional Consultations, Projects and Assignments
1.
Selected to join the scientific team from the Ministry of Agriculture and
Water for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of livestock in Hijras of
Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia for a period of two months in 1983.
2.
A referee for many research projects submitted to King Abdulaziz City for
Science and Technology (KACST).
3.
Participation in Al-Junadria Festival sponsored by National Guards to diagnose and treat racing camels in 1988.
4.
Preparation and presentation of two T.V programmes upon the effect of oil slick on land and marine animals following the Gulf Crisis in 1990.
5.
An assessor of some periodical and final reports of the KACST Projects.
6.
Participation in submitting training courses for veterinarians.
7.
Participation in submitting a symposium on Development of Veterinary
Education in Saudi Arabia- a future look. King Faisal University, 6.3.1999
8.
Participation in the Saudi/Austrian Days in Vienna and presenting a lecture on Veterinary Development in Saudi Arabia during the period from 24-28
April 2006.
9.
Head of King Faisal University Delegate to Chinese Universities and
Research Institutes during the period from 7-13 September 2008.
XVII. Accomplished Research Projects:
1. Senior investigator in the Research Project No. AR- 3 - 92 (Investigation of evaporatively cooled dairy housing in Saudi Arabia) supported by KACST, from
1988 to 1989.
2. Principal investigator of the Research Project No. AR- 13 - 39 (Studies on
Indigenous Camel Breeds in Saudi Arabia) supported by KACST, from 1993 to
10 December 1996.
XIX. On-Going Research:
1. In vitro uterine activity of the camel.
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2. Uterine activity during pregnancy and parturition in the camel.
3. Left ovarohysteroectomy and possible pregnancy in the right uterine horn of the camel.
4. Infertility in the male and female camel.
5. Techniques in artificial insemination in farm animals.
6. Techniques in embryo transfer in farm animals.
XX. Administrative Activities, Committees and Community Services:
1. Chairman of Faculty Board, CVM&AR, KFU, from 1990 to 1994.
2- Member of Faculty Board, CVM&AR, KFU, from 20-10-1996 for one year
3. For short periods held the responsibilities of:
a. Acting Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences and Food: 1990
b. Acting Chairman, Palm Trees and Dates Research Centre: 1990
c. Acting Dean, Admission and Registration: 1992
d. Acting Dean, Deanship of Higher Studies: 1996
4. Member of the University Council from 1990 to 1997
5. Member and secretary of University Scientific Board for 3 periods (6 years)
6. Member of University and college Committees , such as:
a. Graduation Ceremony: 1988 to 1997
b. Academic Affairs: 1989
c. Third Symposium on Date Palm: 1993
7. Member in the Recruitment Committee (Egypt) 1989 and 1992
8. Member in the Research Follow up Committee (KACST): 1990 to
1992
9. Chairman, Committee for Evaluation of the Certificate offered by
Institute of Veterinary Training and Animal Production, Al-Ahsa,
Saudi Arabia 1995
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