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Papers by Talal Anwer Abdulkareem

University of Fallujah, 2017

This study was conducted to explore the synergistic effect of adding some antioxidants to Tris ex... more This study was conducted to explore the synergistic effect of adding some antioxidants to Tris extender on sperm cells individual motility of Holstein bulls following different cooling and cryopreservation periods (5°C, 48 h, 1 and 2 months post cryopreservation, PC). This experiment was executed at the Artificial Insemination Department; belong to the Animal Resources Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture in Abu-Ghraib region (25 Km west of Baghdad) during the period from 15th November 2015 to 30th March 2016. Semen was collected via artificial vagina in one ejaculate per bull per week for the 6-week experimental period. Pooled semen was equally divided into five treatments using Tris extender. Combinations of vitamin C + carnitine (5 and 7.5 mm/ ml, respectively; A2), vitamin E + coenzyme Q10 (0.2 and 0.5 mm/ ml, respectively; A3), vitamin E + α-lipoic acid (0.2 and 0.5 mm/ ml, respectively; A4) and carnitine + catalase (7.5 mm and 100 IU / ml, respectively; A5) were added to Tris extender and comparisons in response were made with the control group (Tris extender, A1). The individual motility (IM) was greater (P≤ 0.01) in the A5 as compared with the remaining groups at 1 and 2 months PC (44.16 ± 3.00 %). Moreover, the IM was also greater (P≤ 0.01) in A5 as compared with the A1, A2 and A4 groups at the 48 h PC time period. However, the IM was not significantly different in all groups at the cooling time period. As the percentage of individual movement of sperm was significantly different between the extended conservation at A5 Group did not differ. The Group A2 has recorded the lowest individual movement of the sperm was 22.50 ± 3.81%. In conclusion, the synergistic effect of adding some antioxidant combinations had improved sperm cells individual motility of Holstein bulls, which will positively reflect in enhancing bull’s fertility and owner’s economic returns consequently.

This study was undertaken to explore the adding effect of α-lipoic acid to Tris extender on some ... more This study was undertaken to explore the adding effect of α-lipoic acid to Tris extender on some post-cooling and postcryopreserved semen characteristics of Holstein bulls for different preservation periods (cooling at 5oC, 48 h, 1,2 and 3 months post-cryopreservation; PC). Seven Holstein bulls of 3-4 years old were used in this experiment. Semen was collected via artificial vagina in one ejaculate per bull per week for the 7 weeks experimental period. Pooled semen was equally divided into three groups using Tris extender. Two levels of α-lipoic acid were added to Tris extender being 0.5 (L2) and 1(L3) mM and comparisons in response were made with the control group (Tris extender, L1). Total motile spermatozoa (TMS), total normal morphology of sperms (TNMS), total acrosomal integrity of sperms (TAIS), total plasma membrane integrity of sperms (TPMIS), total osmotic shock of sperms (TOSS) and total function sperm fraction (TFSF) were estimated per straw (×10) for each group and prese...

The Iraqi Journal of Agricultural science, 2014

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of adding aqueous extracts of Olea europaea (A... more This study was conducted to investigate the effect of adding aqueous extracts of Olea europaea (AEOEL), Rosmarinus officinalis leaves (AEROL), calcium chloride (CaCl 2 ) and their combinations to Tris extender on post-cryopreserved sperm’s cell individual motility and live sperm percentage for low-semen quality of Holstein bulls for different preservation periods (cooling at 5C, 48 hrs., 1, 2 and 3 months post cryopreservation, PC). The experiment was carried out using five Holstein bulls of 2.5-3 years old. Pooled semen was equally divided into six groups within one experiment. AEROL (0.04 mg / 25 ml; T 2 ), AEOEL (0.01 mg / 25 ml; T 3 ), CaCl 2 (0.02 M; T 4 ), AEROL (0.04 mg / 25 ml) + CaCl 2 (T 5 ) and AEOEL (0.01 mg / 25 ml) + CaCl 2 (T 6 ) were added to Tris extender and comparisons in response were made with the control group (Tris extender, T 1 ). The productive revenue percentage of the aqueous extracts of Olea europaea leaves was 6.6%, the total phenolic compounds of the ex...

This study was conducted to examine the effect of Kisspeptin-10 as an alternative to equine chori... more This study was conducted to examine the effect of Kisspeptin-10 as an alternative to equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) in estrussynchronization protocol for improving the reproductive performance of Karadi ewes. Forty adult ewes of 3-7 years old and 65–70 kg live body weight were equally divided into four equal groups. Animals were inserted with a progestagen (60 mg MAP)-impregnated sponges for 13 days as estrus synchronization protocol. Following withdrawal of sponges, first group was served as control (C) and intramuscularly injected with normal saline only. The second group was intramuscularly injected with 250 IU of eCG (eCG), while those of third and fourth groups were intravenously injected with 4 and 8 μg /kg body weight of Kisspeptin-10, referred as Kisspeptin1 and Kisspeptin2 groups respectively. Serum progesterone and LH concentrations did not significantly differ among groups before estrus synchronization protocol and eCG or Kisspeptin treatments. The two Kisspeptin-inj...

Business and Economic Research, 2020

COVID-19 raised lots of issues relevant to the status, the readiness and the capacity of the self... more COVID-19 raised lots of issues relevant to the status, the readiness and the capacity of the self-sufficiency of the different communities and countries during conditions of lockdown and requirements for social distancing, during the first four months of the pandemic.An international multidiscipline scholars discussion on zoom, a multi-media conferencing app, is categorised according to the subjects of the self-sufficiency practices that are reflections of the specific attitudes and behaviours that shape the social demands during the COVID-19 pandemic. The scholars discuss the requirements of re-building the self-sufficiency social beliefs which the capital economy destroyed. Based on the methodology of discussion from the different background scholar, the challenges and then the outcome of self-sufficiency projects are defined.

American Journal of Economics, 2020

International Journal of Agricultural and Food Research, 2013

Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, 2015

This study was conducted to demonstrate the plasma profile of progesterone, estradiol-17β and som... more This study was conducted to demonstrate the plasma profile of progesterone, estradiol-17β and some blood biochemical attributes (glucose, cholesterol concentrations and alkaline phosphates activity) of Iraqi female dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) during different gestation periods. This experiment included 5 multiparous, non-lactating Iraqi one-humped female camels (Camelus dromedarius) of 7-8 years old. Blood was collected from female camels at days 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 post-mating (PM). The plasma progesterone concentrations did not significantly differ among days 20-120 PM. Greater (P≤ 0.05) progesterone concentrations were observed at days 150 and 180 PM as compared with days.20, 30 and 40 PM. No remarkable alterations in plasma estradiol-17β concentrations were seen among different gestation periods. Non-significant variations were detected in plasma glucose concentrations during the entire gestation periods studied (day 20-60 PM). Higher (p<0.05) cholesterol concentrations were observed at days 20 (9.86 ± 0.59 mg/dl) and 30 (8.84 ± 0.32 mg/dl) in comparison with their counterpart values at days 50 (7.06 ± 0.1 mg/dl) and 60 (6.29 ± 0.26 mg/dl) PM. The overall mean of plasma alkaline phosphatase activity did not alter during the whole study period. In conclusion, the pronounced changes during gestation period in dromedary camels can be detected through sex hormones and plasma cholesterol concentrations.

This book describes, for the first time, the early and accurate pregnancy detection of water rive... more This book describes, for the first time, the early and accurate pregnancy detection of water riverine buffalo using BioPRYN technology and provided the plasma levels of pregnancy-specific protein B (PSPB) using an ELISA test. The BioPRYN test differed from the other tests with earlier accuracy for detecting pregnant and non-pregnant buffaloes. Moreover, this book demonstrates the PSPB, progesterone and some biochemical parameters concentrations in amniotic fluid, allantoic fluid and fetal serum collected from slaughtered pregnant buffaloes at different months of gestation (6th, 7th and 8th). Results described the differences in PSPB and progesterone concentrations as well as blood characteristics in fetal fluids and serum during different stages of pregnancy. The placental measurements of Iraqi water buffalo during different gestation periods were also included. These findings will improve the reproductive and productive efficiency of riverine buffalo by adapting the recent manageme...

Animal Reproduction Science, 2012

This study was carried out to demonstrate the pregnancy-specific protein B (PSPB), progesterone a... more This study was carried out to demonstrate the pregnancy-specific protein B (PSPB), progesterone and some biochemical parameters concentrations in amniotic fluid, allantoic fluid and fetal serum collected from slaughtered Iraqi riverine pregnant buffaloes at three different months of gestation (6th, 7th and 8th). Ten out of 22 adult buffaloes of 4.6 ± 0.97 years old were used in this study. The buffaloes were mated naturally by monitoring the estrus cycles via appearance of vaginal fluids and mounting by bulls. Pregnancy was checked for these buffaloes by non-returning to estrus for three estrus cycles and assured by rectal palpation on day 61 post-mating (PM). Buffaloes were slaughtered at three different periods of gestation (three at 6th month, four at 7th month and three at 8th month of gestation) to verify the progesterone and PSPB as well as some blood attributes levels (glucose, cholesterol, total protein, albumin, globulins and albumin: globulins ratio) in amniotic fluid (AF), allantoic fluid (LF) and fetal serum (FS). Progesterone was higher (P < 0.01) in LF at the 8th month of gestation and lower in FS during the 7th and 8th months of pregnancy. PSPB concentrations were greater in FS (6th and 8th months in particular) than in both AF and LF. The overall mean of cholesterol concentration was higher in FS (P < 0.05) followed by AF and LF that had the lowest concentration. The FS exhibited higher total protein during the three gestation periods. Most of fetal and placental measurements increased as the pregnancy advanced. In conclusion, these results described, for the first time, the PSPB and progesterone concentrations and blood characteristics in fetal fluids and serum in water riverine buffaloes during different stages of pregnancy. Progesterone concentrations were greater in allantoic fluid than in other fluids. In contrast, PSPB and other blood attributes were higher in fetal serum than other fluids of Iraqi riverine buffaloes. These findings reflect the changes in hormones, proteins and other metabolites during different gestation periods.

Journal of Buffalo Science, 2013

This study was conducted to demonstrate some hematological and blood biochemical profile of Iraqi... more This study was conducted to demonstrate some hematological and blood biochemical profile of Iraqi riverine buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) during pregnancy. Ten out of 22 adult buffaloes of 4.6 ± 0.97 years old were used in this study. Blood samples was collected from each buffalo from mating (day 0), day 22-24 PM, 10-12 days interval during gestation period. Hemoglobin (Hb) was greater (P < 0.05) at days 103-106, 133-136 and 238-241 of pregnancy than those at 32-34 days PM. The AST was highest at days 133-136 of pregnancy. Higher and lower ALP activity was noted at days 178-181 of gestation. A considerable increase in plasma albumin occurred at days 268-271 of gestation in comparison to days 42-44 PM. In conclusion, nutritional deficiencies and metabolic disorders during gestation in riverine buffaloes can be detected by monitoring blood alterations.

This study was conducted to investigate the influence of dietary supplementation on plasma lipid ... more This study was conducted to investigate the influence of dietary supplementation on plasma lipid profile (cholesterol, triglycerides, high- density lipoprotein; HDL, low- density lipoprotein; LDL and very low- density lipoprotein; VLDL) of Awassi lambs. This study was executed at the Ruminant Researches Station, Ministry of Agriculture using 15 Awassi lambs with 7-9 month year old and 34.25 Kg initial body weight. The animals were divided into three equal groups (5 lambs / group). The first group was regarded as control group fed on standard concentration ration, in addition to alfalfa hay, while flaxseed and sesame seeds were supplemented to the ration (5%) of the second and third groups respectively in addition to the alfalfa hay. Blood samples were collected from all animals via venipuncture before treatment as well as one and two months post –treatment. Plasma cholesterol concentrations did not significantly differ among groups within each period, whereas it decreased (P≤ 0.01) with the progress of feeding period within each group. The LDL concentrations exhibited similar trend for cholesterol data. Furthermore, the differences in plasma triglycerides concentrations among groups within each feeding period lacked significance, while it decreased (P≤ 0.01) in the second and third groups with the progress of feeding period. The concentration of LDL and vLDL were decreased (P≤ 0.05) with the progress of feeding period for all groups for the former trial, and in the second and third groups for later trial respectively. In conclusion , the dietary supplementation of flaxseed and sesame seeds of the Awassi lambs decreased plasma profile of cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL and vLDL ,while the sesame seed lowered plasma LDL obviously.

This study was conducted to demonstrate some hematological and blood biochemical profile of Iraqi... more This study was conducted to demonstrate some hematological and blood biochemical profile of Iraqi riverine buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) around calving and two months postpartum (PP) period. Ten out of 22 adult buffaloes of 4.6±0.97 years old were used in this study. Blood samples was collected from each buffalo around calving and 15 days interval during two months PP. The PCV and Hb as hematological parameters and AST, ALT, ALP activities, glucose, cholesterol, total protein, albumin and globulin concentrations, as well as albumin to globulin ratio as biochemical characteristics were determined. The Hb and PCV did not differ significantly at calving and PP period. Although of non-significance, AST and ALT were numerically higher at days 45 and 60 PP as compared with other periods . ALP activity was numerically lower (85.88 ± 9.23 unit/ L) at day 60 PP. Simultaneously, plasma glucose concentration was numerically lower (73.91 ± 1.51 mg/dl) at day 15 PP in comparison with other periods...

Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 2012

Received: Revised: Accepted: November 29, 2011 December 02, 2011 December 11, 2011

This study was undertaken at the Department of Artificial Insemination, Abu-Ghraib belong to the ... more This study was undertaken at the Department of Artificial Insemination, Abu-Ghraib belong to the Directorate of Animal Resource, Ministry of Agriculture, during the period from October 2012 to February 2013 to investigate the effect of

University of Fallujah, 2017

The Iraqi Journal of Agricultural science, 2014

Business and Economic Research, 2020

American Journal of Economics, 2020

International Journal of Agricultural and Food Research, 2013

Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, 2015

Animal Reproduction Science, 2012

Journal of Buffalo Science, 2013

This study was conducted to demonstrate some hematological and blood biochemical profile of Iraqi... more This study was conducted to demonstrate some hematological and blood biochemical profile of Iraqi riverine buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) around calving and two months postpartum (PP) period. Ten out of 22 adult buffaloes of 4.6±0.97 years old were used in this study. Blood samples was collected from each buffalo around calving and 15 days interval during two months PP. The PCV and Hb as hematological parameters and AST, ALT, ALP activities, glucose, cholesterol, total protein, albumin and globulin concentrations, as well as albumin to globulin ratio as biochemical characteristics were determined. The Hb and PCV did not differ significantly at calving and PP period. Although of non-significance, AST and ALT were numerically higher at days 45 and 60 PP as compared with other periods . ALP activity was numerically lower (85.88 ± 9.23 unit/ L) at day 60 PP. Simultaneously, plasma glucose concentration was numerically lower (73.91 ± 1.51 mg/dl) at day 15 PP in comparison with other periods...

Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 2012

Received: Revised: Accepted: November 29, 2011 December 02, 2011 December 11, 2011

An ectopic pregnancy (EP) falls within the area of the gynecological emergency and/or reproductiv... more An ectopic pregnancy (EP) falls within the area of the gynecological emergency and/or reproductive management of women, which is the implantation of fertilized ovum outside the endometrial cavity. The etiology of EP concentrated mainly on factor causes delayed transport of the fertilized ovum through the fallopian tube (favors implantation in tubal mucosa), thus giving rise to EP. This chapter describes the causes, diagnosis, prevention and the guidelines to improve the management of women who may have an EP, a major gynecological emergency that is a cause of morbidity or even mortality of women in first trimester. Three types of EP are diagnosed: tubal, cervical and ovarian; tubal is the main type. Identification of the signs and symptoms of acute and chronic EP in women, involving classical clinical trials or other symptoms common to early pregnancy , as well as evaluating the most important congenital and acquired factors related with EP, were discussed. Explanation of the most accurate methods used to diagnose the pregnancy including serum beta hCG and progesterone levels, medical history, ultraso-nography, pregnancy tests and laparoscopy was also clarified. The evaluation of the most effective management tools of EP, including methotrexate administration and surgery (laparotomy and laparoscopy), was obviously explained.