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Dr. Ala Abudabos
Dr. Ala Abudabos
Associate Professor
Department of Food and Animal Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
210 Humphries Hall
Telephone: 615-963-6634
Fax: 615-963-5436
Email: sbardha1@tnstate.edu
Website: www.soilhealthregen.org
ALA E. ABUDABOS B. SC., M. SC., PH. D.
aabudabo@tnstate.edu 614-736-9881
Poultry Nutrition & Management. Department of Food and Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Tennessee State University.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alaeldein-Abudabos
EDUCATION
B.Sc. (1993): Animal Production, JUST, Jordan
M.Sc. (1998): Animal Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Ph.D. (2003): Nutrition, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA.
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
02/2023 – Present Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition and Management.
Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi 39096, US
10/2009 – 8/2022 Full Professor of Poultry Nutrition and Management.
Animal Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
09/2006 – 09/2009 Assistant Professor of Poultry Nutrition and Production. Department of Animal Production, Mu’tah University, Karak, Jordan.
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (peer-refereed original full papers)
1. Hafeez, A., K. Imran, S. Naz, I. Alhidary, R. Khan, A.E. Abudabos, 2025. Enzyme and fermentation inclusion in canola-based diets generate different responses in growth indicators, nutrient digestibility, and biochemical parameters in broiler chickens during the starter phase. Submitted to the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition.
2. Qazi, M., E.U. Khan, S. Naveed, S. Mehmood, M. Muneeb, A.E. Abudabos, T. Ebeid, M. Talha, S. Ahmad, 2025. Effect of Bioactive Peptides and Encapsulated Butyric Acid on Growth Performance, Gut Health, Immune Status, and Nutrient Digestibility in Broilers. Submitted, Tropical Animal Health and Production.
3. Abudabos A.E., Zafar M. Hakami, Ali R. Al Sulaiman, Riyadh S. Aljumaah, Valentino Palombo, Mashael R. Aljumaah, Mariasilvia D’Andrea, Abdulrahman S. Alharthi, Rashed A. Alhotan. RNA Sequencing-based Transcriptome Analysis of Liver in Laying Hens Supplemented with Dietary Probiotic Bacillus Species and Prebiotic Yeast (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae) Cell Walls. Accepted, Animals, 2025.
4. Mushtaq, M., H Al-Khalaifah., Q. ul-Ain, I. Ullah, M. shah, I. Alhidary, S. Naz, R.U. Khan, A.E. Abudabos, 2025. Effects of lactobacillus and serratopeptidase supplementation on growth performance, hematology, immune response, and intestinal morphology in broiler chicks. Poultry Science 104(10), 105500-105556. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2025.105500
5. Siddique, H., E. Khan, M. Muneeb, S. Naveed, E. Soumeh, S. Ahmad, R. Alhotan, A. Alharthi, A.E. Abudabos, 2025. Optimizing Low Crude Protein Diets with Coated Cysteamine Hydrochloride and Exogenous Alkaline Protease Supplementation in Broiler Chickens Vet. Sci. 2025, 12, 622. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12070622.
6. Pervez A., S. Khan, Rafiullah, R. Khan, S. Naz, I. Alhidary, A.E. Abudabos, 2025. Lactobacillus-enriched Zophobas morio Larvae Impact Performance, Digestibility, Immunity, and Economics in Broilers. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.14131.
7. Hakami, Z., R. Alhotan, A. Al Sulaiman, R. Aljumaaha, V. Palombo, M. D'Andrea, A. Alharthi, A.E. Abudabos, 2025. Enhancing Laying Hen Productivity and Health: Influence of Dietary Probiotic Bacillus Strains and Prebiotic Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Yeast Cell Wall on Production Performance, Egg Quality, and Immune Response, Animals 15(10):1-20. DOI: 10.3390/ani15101398.
8. Nazir, A., E. Khan, M. Muneeb, S.N. Qaisrani, S. Naveed, S. Ahmad, R. Yameen, A.R. Al Sulaiman, R.A. Alhotan, A.E. Abudabos, 2025. Influence of Dietary Supplementation with Yeast Culture and Microencapsulated Butyric Acid on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, Gut Health, and Immune Status in Broilers. Veterinary Sciences 12(4):1-14 DOI:10.3390/vetsci12040359.
9. Abudabos, A.E., 2025. The influence of bacillus-based probiotic and yeast cell wall-derived prebiotic supplementation on performance, egg quality, and immune response across various laying stages. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences 70(1).
10. Almalamha, N., R.S. Aljumaaha, A.S. Alharthi, M.A. Al-Garadi, H.H. Albadani, Z.M. Hakami, A.E. Abudabos, 2024. Effects of three different strains of Bacillus-based probiotics and Saccharomyces cerevisiae-based prebiotics on performance, egg components, and gene expression of laying hens during Phase II of production. Italian Journal of Animal Science 23 (1), 1649–1660. https://doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2024.2418409
11. Abudabos, A.E., R.S. Aljumaah, A.A. Alabdullatif, A.R. Al Sulaiman, Z. Hakmi, A.S. Alharthi, 2024. Effectiveness of hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicates and discarded date pits as dietary adsorbents for aflatoxin B1 in enhancing broiler chicken productive performance, hepatic function, and intestinal health. Animals 14(14), 2124; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14142124.
12. Alqhtani, A.H., A.R. Al Sulaiman, A.S. Alharthi, A. Abudabos, 2024. Evaluating the effectiveness of Toxfin and Novasil as dietary aflatoxin-binding agents in broilers for sustaining hepatic antioxidant capacity and intestinal health status during aflatoxin B1 41(1):25-35 DOI: 10.1007/s12550-024-00567-w.
13. Alqhtani, A.H., A.R. Al Sulaiman, A.S. Alharthi, A. Abudabos, 2024. Growth performance and nutrient digestibility of broilers fed low-energy corn-soybean diets supplemented with an exogenous enzyme cocktail as a combined activity. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia 53 https://doi.org/10.37496/rbz5320230100.
14. Abudabos, A., 2024. Effect of different doses of isoquinoline alkaloids (IQs) on growth and microbiological parameters in broilers exposed to Clostridium Perfringens challenge. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences 69(1).
15. Alqhtani, A.H., A.R. Al Sulaiman, A.S. Alharthi, A. Abudabos, 2024. Dietary supplementation of prebiotic yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell wall promotes growth performance and intestinal health in broiler chickens challenged with Clostridium perfringens. British Poultry Science DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2023.2296938
16. Murshed, M.A, A. Abudabos, M.M. Qaid, 2024. Effects of feeding eubiotics as antibiotic substitutes on growth performance, intestinal histomorphology and microbiology of broilers. Italian Journal of Animal Science 23(1):65-75. DOI:10.1080/1828051X.2023.229019
17. Al Sulaiman, A.R., A.E. Abudabos, R.A Alhotan, 2023. The protective influence of supplementary betaine against heat stress by regulating intestinal oxidative status and microbiota composition in broiler chickens. International Journal of Biometeorology. DOI:10.1007/s00484-023-02589-y.
18. Alharthi, A.S., A.R. Al Sulaiman, R.S. Aljumaah, A.A. Alabdullatif, G. Ferronato, A.H. Alqhtani, M.A. Al-Garadi, H. Al-sornokh, A.M. Abudabos, 2022.The efficacy of bentonite and zeolite in reducing aflatoxin B1 toxicity on production performance and intestinal and hepatic health of broiler chickens. Italian Journal of Animal Science 21(1): 1181–1189. https://doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2022.2101389
19. Alkhulaifi, M.M., A.H. Alqhtani, A.S. Alharthi, A.R. Al Sulaiman, A.M. Abudabos, 2022. Influence of prebiotic yeast cell wall extracts on growth performance, carcass attributes, biochemical metabolites, and intestinal morphology and bacteriology of broiler chickens challenged with Salmonella typhimurium and Clostridium perfringens. Italian Journal of Animal Science 21(1): 1190-1199. DOI: 10.1080/1828051X.2022.2103463.
20. Alqhtani A.H., A.S. Alharthi, N.J. Siddiqi, S. Zargar, A.M. Abudabos, 2022. Effect of Dietary Natural Growth Promoters on the Liver Function Enzymes of Chicken Challenged with Clostridium perfringens.
Pak. J. Zool. 54(3): 1379-1383. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20160925170957.
21. Alqhtani, A.H., A.R. Al Sulaiman, A.S. Alharthi, A.M. Abudabos, 2022. Effect of Exogenous Enzymes Cocktail on Performance, Carcass Traits, Biochemical Metabolites, Intestinal Morphology, and Nutrient Digestibility of Broilers Fed Normal and Low-Energy Corn–Soybean Diets. Animals 12: 1094. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12091094.
22. Alharthi, A.S., A.R. Al Sulaiman, R.S. Aljumaah, A.A. Alabdullatif, A.A. Elolimy, A.H. Alqhtani, M.A. Al-Garadi, A.M. Abudabos, 2022. Protective Effect of Date Pits on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, Blood Indices, Intestinal Morphology, Nutrient Digestibility, and Hepatic Aflatoxin Residues of Aflatoxin B1-exposed Broilers. Agriculture 12: 476. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12040476
23. Hakami, Z., A.R. Al Sulaiman, A.S. Alharthi, R. Casserly, M.A. Bouwhuis, A.M. Abudabos, 2022.
Growth performance, carcass and meat quality, bone strength, and immune response of broilers fed low-calcium diets supplemented with marine mineral complex and phytase. Poultry Science101 (6): 101849 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2022.101849.
24. Abdelrahman, M.M., R.S. Aljumaah, A.M. Abudabos, 2021. Performance of Growing Crossbred Goats fed by-pass Methionine Raised under Semi-Arid Conditions. Life Sci J. 18(9):38-44. http://www.lifesciencesite.com.6.doi:10.7537/marslsj180921.06.
25. Abudabos, A.M., M.M. Abdelrahman, R.M. Alatiyat, M.R. Aljumaah, R. Al Jassim, D. Stanley, 2021. Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Graded Levels of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles on the Performance, Blood Profile and Rumen Microbiota of Najdi Lambs. Heliyon 7(1): e05683 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05683
26. Al-Sagan, A.A., A.H. Al-Yemni, A.M. Abudabos, A.A. Al-Abdullatif, E. Hussein, 2021. Effect of Different Dietary Betaine Fortifications on Performance, Carcass Traits, Meat Quality, Blood Biochemistry, and Hematology of Broilers Exposed to Various Temperature Patterns. Animals 11(6):1555. DOI: 10.3390/ani11061555
27. Alhotan, R., A.R. Al Sulaiman, A.S. Alharthi A.M. Abudabos, 2021. Protective Influence of Betaine on Intestinal Health by Regulating Inflammation and Improving Barrier Function in Broilers under Heat Stress. Poultry Science 100(9): 101337. DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101337.
28. Abudabos, A.M., G.M. Suliman, A.N. Al-Owaimer, A.R. Al Sulaiman, 2021. Effects of Nano Emulsified Vegetable Oil and Betaine on Growth Traits and Meat Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Reared under Cyclic Heat Stress. Animals 11(7):1911. DOI: 10.3390/ani11071911
29. Nasir J, N. Chand, S. Khan, A.M. Abudabos, R.U. Khan, 2020. Consumption of Flaxseed Enhances Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Broiler Meat. Journal of Animal Physiology and Nutrition Science 1(1): 1-6 https://doi.org/10.46417/JAPN/2020.001
30. Abudabos, A.M., M.R. Aljumaah, A.A. Alabdullatif, G.M. Suliman, 2020. Feed Supplementation with Some Natural Products on Salmonella Infected Broilers’ Performance and Intestinal Injury during the Starter Period. Italian Journal of Animal Science, 19:1, 1304-1309, DOI: 10.1080/1828051X.2020.1814170.
31. Aljumaah, M.R., M.M. Alkhulaifi, R.S. Aljumaah, A.M. Abudabos, A.A. Abdullatif, G.M. Suliman, M.Q. Al-Ghadi, D. Stanley, 2020. Influence of Sanguinarine-Based Phytobiotic Supplementation on Post necrotic Enteritis Challenge Recovery. Heliyon https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05361.
32. Aljumaah, M.R., G.M. Suliman, A.A. Alabdullatif, A.M. Abudabos, 2020. Effects of Phytobiotic Feed Additives on Growth Traits, Blood Biochemistry, And Meat Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Exposed To Salmonella Typhimurium, Poultry Science, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.psj.2020.07.033
33. Abudabos, A.M., M.R. Aljumaah, M.M. Alkhlifi, A.A. Alabdullatif, Gamal M. Suliman, Ali R. AL Sulaiman, 2020. Comparative effects of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus licheniformis on Live Performance, Blood Metabolites, and Intestinal Features in Broiler Inoculated with Salmonella Infection during the Finisher Phase. Microbial Pathogenesis 139:103870. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2019.103870
34. Hussein E.O.S., S. Ahmed, A.M. Abudabos, M.R. Aljumaah, M. Alkhulaifi, M.A. Nassan, G.M. Suliman, M.A. E. Naiel, A. Swelum, 2020. Effect Of Antibiotic, Phytobiotic, And Probiotic Supplementation on Growth, Blood Indices, And Intestine Health in Broiler Chicks Challenged with Clostridium Perfringens. Animals 2020, 10, 507; doi:10.3390/ani1003050.
35. Aljumaah, M.R., M. Alkhulaifi, A.M. Abudabos, R.S. Aljumaah, A. Alsaleh, D. Stanley, 2019. Bacillus subtilis PB6 Based Probiotic Supplementation Prevents Dysbiosis in Clostridium Perfringens Challenge. PLOS ONE | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0232781.
36. Aljumaah, M.R., M. Alkhulaifi, A.M. Abudabos, D. Stanley, 2019. Organic Acid Blend Supplementation Increases Faecalibacterium Prausnitzii, Butyrate, and Acetate in Salmonella Enterica Serovar Typhimurium Challenge. PLOS ONE |https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0232831.
37. Ahmed A. Saleh, A.M. Abudabos, Mutahar H. Ali, Tarek A. Ebeid, 2019. The Effects of Replacing Corn with Low-Tannin Sorghum in Broiler’s Diet on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibilities, Lipid Peroxidation and Gene Expressions Related to Growth And Antioxidative Properties. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 47:1, 532-539, DOI:10.1080/09712119.2019.1680377.
38. Aljumaah, M., M.M. Alkhulaifi, A.M. Abudabos, 2019. In vitro Antibacterial Efficacy of Non-Antibiotic Growth Promoters in Poultry Industry. The Journal of Poultry Science DOI:10.2141/jpsa.0190042
39. Elsayed,O.S, Hussein, G.M. Suliman, A.N Al-Owaimer, S.H Ahmed, A.M. Abudabos, M.E. Abd El-Hack, A. E. Taha, I.M Saadeldin, A.A Swelum, 2019. Effects of Stock, Sex, And Muscle Type on Carcass Characteristics and Meat Quality Attributes of Parent Broiler Breeders and Broiler Chickens. Poultry Science, pez464, https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pez464
40. Elsayed, O. S. Hussein, G.M.Suliman, A.M. Abudabos, A.N. Alowaimer, S.H. Ahmed, M.E. Abd El-Hack, M. Alagawany, A.A. Swelum, A. Tinelli, V.Tufarelli, 2019. Effect of a low-energy and enzyme-supplemented diet on broiler chicken growth, carcass traits and meat quality. Archives Animal Breeding 62:297–304. https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-297-2019
41. Al-Gabri, N., M. Qaid, N. El-shaer, M.H. Ali, A.M. Abudabos, 2019. Thymoquinone ameliorates pulmonary vascular damage induced by Escherichia coli–derived lipopolysaccharide via cytokine downregulation in rats. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 26(18): 18465–18469 DOI:10.1007/s11356-019-05229-4
42. Abudabos, A.M., M.H. Ali, M.A. Nassan, A.A. Saleh, 2019. Ameliorative Effect of Bacillus Subtilis on Zootechnical Characteristics and Intestinal Architecture in Broiler Inoculated with Salmonella Infection. Animals 2019, 9(4), 190; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9040190.
43. Abudabos, A.M., H.A.A. Alhouri, I.A. Alhidary, M.A. Nassan, A.A.Swelum, 2019. Ameliorative Effect of Bacillus Subtilis, Saccharomyces Boulardii, Oregano, and Calcium Montmorillonite on Growth, Intestinal Histology, and Blood Metabolites on Salmonella-Infected Broiler Chicken. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 26:16274-16278 DOI 10.1007/s11356-019-05105-1
44. Rashed A. Alhotan and A.M. Abudabos, 2019. Anticoccidial and Antioxidant Effects of Plants Derived Polyphenol in Broilers Exposed to Experimentally Induced Coccidiosis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 26:14194–14199 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-04615-2.
45. Abudabos, A.M., E.O.S. Hussein, M.H. Ali, M.Q. Al-Ghadi, 2018. The Effect of Some Natural Alternative to Antibiotics on Growth and Changes in Intestinal Histology in Broiler Exposed to Salmonella Challenge. Poultry Science 98(3):1441-144 https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey449
46. Al-Atiyat, R.M, R.S. Aljumaah, M.A. Alshaikh, A.M. Abudabos, 2018. Microsatellite-Based Genetic Structure and Diversity of Local Arabian Sheep Breeds. Frontiers in Genetics, section Livestock Genomics doi: 10.3389/fgene.2018.00408
47. Al-Sagan, A.A., A.M. Abudabos, 2016. Effect of Eubiotic Administration to Broiler’s Feed on Ileal Morphology and Microbiology Under Clostridium Perfringens Challenge. Indian Journal of Animal Research 52 (6): 824-828 http://dx.doi.org/10.18805/ijar.10774
48. Al-Baadani, H.H., A.M. Abudabos, S.I. Al-Mufarrej, A.A. Al-Baadani, I.A. Alhidary, 2018. Dietary Supplementation of Bacillus Subtilis, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae and their Symbiotic Effect on Serum Biochemical Parameters in Broilers Challenged with Clostridium Perfringens. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 46:1, 1064-1072, DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2018.1454325
49. Saleh, A.A., T.A. Ebeid, A.M. Abudabos, 2018. Effect of Dietary Phytogenics (Herbal Mixture) Supplementation on Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Antioxidative Properties, and Immune Response in Broilers. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 25(15), 14606-14613. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-018-1685-z
50. Abudabos, A.M., A.N. Al-Owaimer, E.O.S. Hussein, M. H. Ali, 2018. Effect of Natural Vitamin C on Performance and Certain Haemato-Biochemical Values in Broiler Chickens Exposed to Heat Stress. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 50(3): 951-955.
51. Abudabos, A.M., A.N. Al-Owaimer, E.O.S. Hussein, M. H. Ali, M.Q. Al-Ghadi, 2018. Effect of Natural Ascorbic Acid on Performance and Certain Haemato-Biochemical Values in Layers Exposed to Heat Stress. The Journal of Animal and Plant Science 28(2): 441-448
52. Saleh, A.A., M.M. Ragab, A.M.E. Ahmed, A.M. Abudabos, T.A. Ebeid, 2018. Effect of Dietary Zinc-Methionine Supplementation on Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Antioxidative Properties, and Immune Response in Broiler Chickens under High Ambient Temperature. Journal of Applied Animal Research 46(1): 820-827, DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2017.1407768
53. Abudabos, A.M., A. Alyemni, E. Swilam, M. Al-Ghadi, 2018. Anticoccidial Effect of Some Natural Products in Experimentally Induced Eimeria Spp. Infection on Carcass Quality, Intestinal Lesion, and Ileal Histology in Broilers. The Journal of Animal and Plant Science 28(1): 73-79
54. Al-Atiyat, R.M., R.S. Aljumaah, A.M. Abudabos, M.N. Alotybi, R.M. Harron, A.S. Algawaan, H.S. Aljooan, 2017. Differentiation of free-ranging chicken using discriminant analysis of phenotypic traits.
Brazilian Journal of Animal Science 46(10):791-799.
55. Khan, R.U., S. Naz, A.M. Abudabos, 2017. Towards a better understanding of the therapeutic applications and corresponding mechanisms of action of honey. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 24:27755–27766 doi: 10.1007/s11356-017-0567-0
56. Abudabos, A.M., A. Alyemni, E. Swilam, M. Al-Ghadi, 2017. Comparative Anticoccidial Effect of Some Natural Products against Eimeria Spp. Infection on Performance Traits, Intestinal Lesion and Oocyte Number in Broiler. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 49(6):1989-1995. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/2017.49.6.1989.1995.
57. Abudabos, A.M., A. Alyemni, Y. M. Dafalla, R.U. Khan, 2017. The effect of phytogenics on growth traits, blood biochemical, and intestinal histology in broiler chickens exposed to Clostridium perfringens challenge. Journal of Applied Animal Research 46:)1): 691-695 DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2017.1383258
58. Abudabos, A.M., R.M. Al-Atiyat, D. Stanley, R. Aljassim, H.A. Albatshan, 2017. The effect of corn distiller’s dried grains with soluble (DDGS) fortified with enzyme on growth performance of broiler. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 24 (26): 21412–21421 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-017-9808-52017.
59. Abudabos, A.M., R.M. Al-Atiyat, H.A. Albatshan, R. Aljassim, M.R. Aljumaah, M. Alkhulaifi, D. Stanley, 2017. Effects of Concentration of Corn Distillers Dried Grains with Soluble and Enzyme
Supplementation on Intestinal Microbiota and Performance in Broilers. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 101(18):7017-7026 doi:10.1007/s00253-017-8448-5.
60. Abudabos, A.M., A.H. Alyemni, Y.M. Dafalla, A.N. Al-Owaimer, 2017. Effect of Organic Acid Blend and Bacillus Subtilis Alone or in Combination on Growth Traits, Blood Biochemical and Antioxidant Status in Broiler Exposed to Clostridium Perfringens Challenge During the Finisher Phase, 2017. The Journal of Animal and Plant Science 27 (4): 1101-1107.
61. Al-Sagan, A.A., A.M. Abudabos, 2017. Effect of a prebiotic, probiotic, and symbiotic on the performance of broilers under Clostridium Perfringens challenge. The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine 47(2): 257-264.
62. Abudabos, A.M., R.M. Al-Atiyat, R.U. Khan, 2017. Survey of Mycotoxins and Chemical Composition of Distiller’s Dried Grains with Soluble (DDGS) Imported from USA into Saudi Arabia. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 24(18): 15401–15405. DOI 10.1007/s11356-017-9130-2.
63. Abudabos, A.M., R.S. Aljumaah, A.S. Algawaan, H. Al-Sornokh, R.M, Al-Atiyat, 2017. Effects of Hen Age and Egg Weight Class on the Hatchability of Free-Range Indigenous Chicken Eggs. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science 19(1): 033-040. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9061-2016-0264.
64. Abudabos, A.M., A.H. Alyemni, Y. M. Dafalla, R.U. Khan, 2017. Effect of Organic Acid Blend and Bacillus Subtilis Alone or In Combination on Growth Traits, Blood Biochemical and Antioxidant Status in Broilers Exposed to Salmonella Typhimurium Challenge During the Starter Phase. Journal of Applied Animal Research 45(1): 538-542. DOI:10.1080/09712119.2016.1219665.
65. Saleh, A.A., B. Gálik, H. Arpášová, M. Capcarová, A. Kalafová, M. Šimko, M. Juráček, M. Rolinec, D. Bíro, A. M. Abudabos, 2016. Synergistic Effect of Feeding Aspergillus Awamori and Lactic acid bacteria on performance, egg traits, egg yolk cholesterol and fatty acid profile in laying hens. Italian Journal of Animal Science 16(1) 132-139. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2016.1269300
66. Muhammad T., M. Tahir, R. U. Khan, A. Jabbar, B. Ahmad, T. Ahsan, S. Khan, A.M. Abudabos, 2016. Additive Effect of Nigella officinale Herbal Mixture on Performance and Cholesterol Profile in Broilers. Philipp Agric Scientist 99(4):408-413.
67. Qaid, M.M., H.A. Albatshan, T.M. Shafey, E.O. Hussein, A.M. Abudabos, 2016. Effect of Stocking Density on the Performance and Immunity of 1- to 14-d- Old Broiler Chicks. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science 18(4): 683-692
68. Alzawqari, M.H., H.H. Al-Baadani, I.B. Alhidary, A.N. Al-Owaimer, A.M. Abudabos, 2016. Effect of Taurine and Bile Acid Supplementation and Their Interaction on Performance, Serum Components, Ileal Viscosity and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens. South African Journal of Animal Science 46(4): 448-457.
69. Abudabos, A.M., A.H. Alyemni, Y. M. Dafalla, R.U. Khan, 2016. The Effect of Phytogenic Feed Additives to Substitute in-Feed Antibiotics on Growth Traits and Blood Biochemical Parameters in Broiler Chicks Challenged with Salmonella Typhimurium. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23:24151-24157. DOI 10.1007/s11356-016-7665-2.
70. Sami, A., G. Suliman, A.M. Abudabos, M. Abdelrahman, 2016. Effect of Feeding Different Levels of Date Pits with Growth Promotors on Carcass Characteristics and Meat Quality Merits of Naimi Lambs. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences 53(3): 713-717.
71. Al-Baadani, H.H., A.M. Abudabos, S.I. Al-Mufarrej, M. Alzawqari, 2016. Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Probiotic, Prebiotic and Symbiotic on Intestinal Histological Changes in Challenged Broiler Chickens. South African Journal of Animal Science 46(2): 157-165.
72. Abdelrahman, M, A. Sami, G. Suliman, A.M. Abudabos, 2016. Growth Performance and Economic Efficiency of Fattening Naimi Lambs on Unconventional Ration Enhanced with Enzyme Cocktail. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences 53(2): 467-471.
73. Raza, T., N. Chand, R.U Khan, M. S Shahid, A.M. Abudabos, 2016. Improving the Fatty Acid Profile in Egg Yolk Through the Use of Hempseed (Cannabis Sativa), Ginger (Zingiber Officinale), and Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) In the Diet of Hy-Line White Leghorns. Archives Animal Breeding 59: 183-190.
74. Chand, N., H. Faheem, R.U. Khan, M.S. Qureshi, I.A. Alhidary, A.M. Abudabos, 2016. Anticoccidial Effect of Mananoligosacharide against Experimentally Induced Coccidiosis in Broiler. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23:14414–14421.
75. Abudabos, A.M., M.A. Murshed, M.M. Qaid, A.G. Abdelrahman, 2016. Effect of Probiotics on Serum Biochemical and Blood Constituents in Chicken Challenged with Salmonella Enterica subsp. Typhimurium. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 15 (3): 461-467
76. Abudabos, A.M., A.H. Alyemni, H.A.H. Zakaria, 2016. Effect of Two Strains of Probiotics on Antioxidant Capacity, Oxidative Stress, and Immune Responses in Salmonella-Challenged Broiler Chicks. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science 18(1): 175-180.
77. Murshed M.A., A.M. Abudabos, 2015. Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Probiotic, Prebiotic, and Symbiotic on Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science 117(5):99-104.
78. Abudabos, A.M., H.A. Al-Batshan and M.A. Murshed, 2015. Effects of Prebiotics and Probiotics on the Performance and Bacterial Colonization of Broiler Chickens. South African Journal of Animal Science 45(4): 419-428.
79. Al-Atiyat, R.M., R.S. Aljumaah, A.M. Abudabos, A.A. Alghamdi, A.S. Alharthi, H.S. AlJooan, M.N. Alotybi, 2015. Current Situation and Diversity of Indigenous Cattle Breeds of Saudi Arabia. Animal Genetic Resources 57: 39–49
80. Abudabos, A.M., S.I. Al-Mufarrej, A.A. Al-Sagan, 2015. Effects of Commercial Organic Acids Supplementation on Serum Biochemical and Blood Constituents in Salmonella-Challenged Broiler Chickens. The Philippine Agricultural Scientist 98 (3): 247-252.
81. Abudabos, A.M., M.A. Abdelrahman, A.A. Al-Sagan, G.M. Suliman, 2015. Effect of Whole Inedible Date and Amino Acid Supplementation on Growth Performance of Broiler Chicks. Animal Review 2(1): 9-18.
82. Alhidary, I.A. S. Shini, R.A.M. Al Jassim, A.M. Abudabos, J.B. Gaughan, 2015. Effects of Selenium and Vitamin E on Performance, Physiological Response, and Selenium Balance in Heat-Stressed Sheep. Journal of Animal Science 93: 576–588.
83. Abudabos, A.M., S.I. Al-Mufarrej, 2014. Effects of organic acid supplementation on antioxidant capacity and immune responses of broilers challenged orally with Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Typhimurium. South African Journal of Animal Science 44(4): 342-349.
84. Al-Sagan, A.A., A.M. Abudabos, 2014. Effect of Eubiotic Feed Additives on Broiler Performance under Induced Challenge. Mitteilungen Klosterneuburg 64(9): 146-156.
85. Abudabos, A. M., 2014. Effect of Fat Source, Energy Level and Enzyme Supplementation and their Interactions on Broiler Performance. South African Journal of Animal Science 44(No.3): 280-287.
86. Al-Owaimer A.N., A.H. Alyemni, G.M. Suliman, A.M. Abudabos, 2014. Effect of Different Probiotics on Breast Quality Characteristics of Broilers under Salmonella enterica subsp. typhimurium Challenge. Italian Journal of Animal Science 13(3): 450-454.
87. Abudabos, A.M., F. Saleh, A. Lemme, H.A.H. Zakaria, 2014. The Relationship between Guanidino Acetic Acid and Dietary Metabolizable Energy Level on Broiler’s Performance. Italian Journal of Animal Science 13(3): 548-556.
88. Abudabos, A.M., S.I. Al-Mufarrej, A.H. Alyemni, H.M. Yehia, A. R. Garelnabi. M.N. Alotybi, 2014. Effect of Using Organic Acids to Substitute Antibiotic Growth Promoters on Broiler Chickens Performance. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 12 (2): 447-451.
89. Al-Atiyat, R., A.M. Abudabos, 2014. Molecular diversity of different chicken populations based on nucleotide sequencing. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 12 (2): 379-382.
90. Haj Elsheikh, A., H.E. Mohamed, A.M. Abudabos, M.J. Al-Hassan, 2014. Effect of Injectable Sodium Selenite on the Level of Stress Biomarkers in Male Aardi Goats. Indian Journal of Animal Research 48 (3): 239-243.
91. Abudabos, A.M., G.M. Suliman, A.H. Alyemni, A.N. Al-Owaimer, 2014. Effect of different organic acids on breast quality characteristics of broilers challenged with Salmonella enterica. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 12 (2): 193-197.
92. Abudabos, A.M., H.M. Yehia, M.N. Alotybi, A.R. Garelnabi, A.H. Alyemni, 2014. Effects of Direct-Fed Microbial on Broiler Performance and Susceptibility to Oral Salmonella Enteritidis Challenge. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 12 (2): 30-34.
93. Yousif, I.E., A.M. Abudabos, 2013. Data Envelope Analysis to Assess Broiler Responses to Reduced Protein and Energy Diets Supplemented with Essential Amino Acids. Report and Opinion 5(8): 68-73. http://www.sciencepub.net/report.
94. Abudabos, A.M., A. Alyemni, 2013. Effects of the essential oil blend CRINA® Poultry in feed on broiler performance and gut microbiology. Italian Journal of Animal Science vol. 12(4): 513-517.
95. Al-Badwi, M.A., H.E. Mohamed, A. M. Abudabos, M.J. Al-Hassan, 2013. The Effects of Transportation on Antioxidative Biomarkers, Rectal and Skin Temperatures in Aardi Goats. Indian Journal of Animal Research 47(5):392-396.
96. Abudabos, A., 2013. Feeding Alternative Sources of Fat to Broilers. Researcher 5(10): 84-87. http://www.sciencepub.net/researcher.
97. Abudabos, A.M., H.M. Yehia, 2013. Performance, Intestinal Morphology and Microbiology of Broilers Fed Corn-Soybean Meal Diets Supplemented with Enzyme and Antibiotic. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment Vol. 11 (3&4): 132-136.
98. Abudabos, A.M., A. Alyemni, B.A. Al Marshad, 2013. Bacillus subtilis PB6-based probiotic (CloSTATTM) improves the intestinal morphological and microbiological status of broiler chickens under the Clostridium Perfringens challenge. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 15(6): 978-982.
99. Yehia, H.M., A.M. Abudabos, M.F. Elkhadragy, E.M. Al-Olayan, A.M. Khalaf-Allah, N.M. El-Shimi, 2013. Cloning, sequencing, and expressing of the carotenoid biosynthesis genes of ß-carotene from epiphytic bacteria Erwinia uredovora in non-carotenogenic bacteria E. coli. Life Science Journal 10(3): 1904-1917.
100. Abudabos, A. M., G.M. Suliman, E.O. Hussien, M.Q. Al-Ghadi., A. Al-Owaimer, 2013. Effect of Mineral-Vitamin Premix Reduction on Performance and Certain Hemato-biochemical Values in Broiler Chickens. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 8(5): 747-753.
101. Abudabos, A. M., M.M. Abdelrahman, H.M. Yehia, M.Q. Al-Ghadi, I. A. Alhidary, 2013. Effect of Stocking Density on Intestinal Histology and Ileal Bacterial Count in Broilers. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 8(5): 740-746.
102. Al-Atiyat, R., A.M. Abudabos, 2013. Phylogenetic Trees Reconstruction for Jordan Indigenous Chickens and Commercial Broiler from DNA Sequencing. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 15: 761-766.
103. Abudabos, A.M., 2013. Effect of Lysine Addition on Performance and Yield of Broilers. Journal of King Saud University 25(1): 9-15.
104. Abudabos, A.M., 2013. Use of a Competitive Exclusion Product (Aviguard®) to Prevent Clostridium Perfringens Colonization in Broiler Chickens under Induced Challenge. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 45(2): 371-376.
105. Abudabos, A.M., H.M. Yehia, 2013. Effect of Dietary Mannan Oligosaccharide from Saccharomyces Cerevisiae on Live Performance of Broilers under Clostridium Perfringens Challenge. Italian Journal of Animal Science. 12: 231-235. DOI: 10.4081/ijas. 2013.e38
106. Abudabos, A.M., E.M. Samara, E.O. Hussien, R. Al-Atiyat, A.A. Al-Haidary, 2013. Influence of stocking density on welfare indices of broilers. Italian Journal of Animal Science. 12: 213-218. DOI: 10.4081/ijas. 2013.e35.
107. Abudabos, A.M., A.B. Okab, R. Aljumaah, E.M. Samara, K.A. Abdoun, A.A. Al-Haidary, 2013. Nutritional Value of Green Seaweed (Ulva lactuca) for Broiler Chickens. Italian Journal of Animal Science. 12: 177-181. DOI: 10.4081/ijas. 2013.e28.
108. Abudabos, A.M., E. Samara, E.O. Hussien, M.Q. Al-Ghadi, R.M. Al-atiyat, 2013. Impacts of Stocking Density on the Performance and Welfare of Broiler Chickens. Italian Journal of Animal Science 12: 66-71. DOI: 10.4081/ijas. 2013.e11.
109. Abudabos, A.M., 2012. Effect of Primalac® or Enramycin Supplementation on Performance, Intestinal Morphology and Microbiology of Broilers under Clostridium Perfringens Challenge. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 10 (3&4): 595-599.
110. Abudabos, A.M., 2012. Intestinal Phytase Activity in Chickens (Gallus Domesticus). African Journal of Microbiology Research 6(23): 4932-4938. DOI: 10.5897/AJMR11.1428.
111. Abudabos, A.M., 2012. Phosphorus Requirements for Laying Hen. Journal of King Saud University 24(1): 7-13.
112. Abudabos, A.M., R. Aljumaah, 2012. Broiler Responses to Reduced Protein and Energy Diets Supplemented with Lysine, Methionine and Threonine. Journal of Poultry Science 49: 101-105. doi:10.2141/jpsa.011058.
113. Abudabos, A.M., 2012. Effect of Dietary Phosphorus and Calcium on Performance of Broilers from 3 to 7 Weeks of Age. Avian Biology Research 5(1): 31-39. DOI: 10.3184/175815512X13267443354616
114. Abudabos, A.M., 2012. Optimal Dietary Phosphorus for Broiler Performance, Bone Integrity, and Reduction of Phosphorus Excretion. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Science Advances 7 (4): 288-298. DOI: 10.3923/ajava.2012.288.298
115. Abudabos, A. M., 2012. Phytate Phosphorus Utilization and Intestinal Phytase Activity in Laying Hens. Italian Journal of Animal Science 11(8): 41-46. Doi:10.4081/ijas. 2012.e8
116. Abudabos, A.M., 2012. Optimal Dietary Phosphorus for Broiler Performance Based on Body Weight Group. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Science Advances 7: 20-29. DOI: 10.3923/ajava.2012.20.29.
117. Abudabos, A.M., 2011. Effect of Enzyme Supplementation to Normal and Low-Density Broiler Diets Based on Corn-Soybean Meal. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Science Advances 7(2): 139-148. DOI: 10.3923/ajava.2012.139.148
118. Abudabos, A.M., 2011. Effect of Enzyme Supplementation and Wheat Middlings as an Alternative to Corn on Laying Hens Performance. Italian Journal of Animal Science 10(4): 254-259. DOI: 10.4081/ijas. 2011.e57.
119. Abudabos, A.M., 2011. Enzyme Supplementation of Layer Diets Containing Wheat Middlings. Avian Biology Research 4 (3): 110–117
120. Abudabos, A.M., R. Aljumaah, 2010. Evaluation of Digestible Lysine Needs for Male Broiler. International Journal of Poultry Science 9 (12): 1146-1151.
121. Abudabos, A.M., 2010. Enzyme Supplementation of Corn-Soybean Meal Diets Improves Performance in Broiler Chicken. International Journal of Poultry Science 9 (3): 292-297
122. Abudabos, A.M., 2010. The Effect of Broiler Breeder Strain and Parent Flock Age on hatchability and fertile hatchability. International Journal of Poultry Science 9 (3): 231-235.
123. Maurice, D.V., S.F. Lightsey, J.E. Toler, A.M. Abudabos, H. Lindler, 2009. L-Gulonolactone Oxidase Activity, Tissue Ascorbic Acid and Total Antioxidant Capacity in Vitamin A-Deficient Chickens, Gallus Gallus. Journal of Poultry Science 46(1): 13-18.
124. Abudabos, A., 2009. Kofat as an Alternative Source of Fat for Poultry. Bull. Fac. Agric. Cairo University, 60: 264-267
125. Hantesh, T.M., E.A. Abu-Basha, D.A. Roussan, A.M. Abudabos, 2008. Pharmacokinetics and Bioequivalence of Doxycycline (Providox® and Doxyvet 0-50 S®) Oral Powder Formulations in Chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science 7 (2): 161-164.
126. Abu-Basha, E.A., S.M. Gharaibeh, A.M. Abudabos, A.F. Shunaq, A.M. Al-Majali, 2008. Pharmacokinetics and Bioequivalence of two Norfloxacin Oral Dosage Forms (Vapcotril-10%® and Mycomas 10 %®) in Healthy Broiler Chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science 7 (3): 289-293.
127. Scheideler, S.E., M.M. Beck, A.M. Abudabos, C. Wyatt, 2005. Multiple-Enzyme (Avizyme) Supplementation of Corn-Soy Based Layer Diets. Journal of Applied Poultry Research 14: 77-86.
128. Al Jassim, R.A.M., G. Brown, E.D. Salman, A.M. Abudabos, 2002. Effect of Tail Docking in Awassi Lambs on Metabolizable Energy Requirements and Chemical Composition of Carcasses. Animal Science 75(3), 359-366.
129. Maurice, D.V., S.F. Lightsey, A.M. Abudabos, J.E. Toler, 2002. Factors Affecting Ascorbic Acid Biosynthesis in Chickens: III. Effect of Dietary Fluoride on L-Gulonolactone Oxidase Activity and Tissue Ascorbic Acid (AsA) Concentration. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 86: 383-388
130. Al Jassim, R.A.M., K.I. Ereifej, A.M. Abudabos, 1998. Utilization of Concentrate Diets Containing Acrons (Quercus Aegilops and Quercus Coccifera) and Urea by Growing Awassi Lambs. Small Ruminant Research 29: 289-293.
131. Al Jassim, R.A.M., F.T Awadeh, A.M. Abudabos, 1997. Supplementary Feeding Value of Urea-Treated Olive Cake When Fed to Growing Awassi Lambs. Journal of Animal Feed Science and Technology 64: 287-292.
MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS
• Judo, O., A. Abudabos. The effect of different doses of isoquinoline alkaloids (IQs) on the performance of broilers exposed to clostridium perfringens challenge. Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC July 14-17, 2025.
• Abudabos, A., The effect of dietary supplementation of specific Saccharomyces cerevisiae on poultry performance. Invited Speaker in Phileo Regional Poultry Symposium, 5-6 May 2025. Cairo, Egypt.
• Abudabos, A., Effects of bacillus-based probiotics and saccharomyces cerevisiae-based prebiotics on performance, egg components, and gene expression of laying hens during the late production cycle. 89th Annual MAS Meeting, Gulf Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, 2350 East Beach Boulevard Biloxi, MS. March 20-21, 2025.
• Abudabos, A., Influence of bacillus-based probiotic and yeast cell wall-derived prebiotic supplementation across various laying stages on performance, egg quality, and immune response. 2025 International Poultry Scientific Forum. January 27-28, 2025, sponsored by the Southern Poultry Science Society, the Southern Conference on Avian Diseases, and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.
• PSA Professional Development Conference. Renaissance Hotel, Columbus, Ohio Oct 27-29.
• Judo, O., A.R. Al Sulaiman, A. Abudabos. Effect of post-hatch delayed access to feed and water with dietary betaine supplementation on intestinal morphology, blood parameters, antioxidant status, and body temperature of broiler chickens reared under cyclic heat stress. 2024 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting. The Galt House, Hotel, Louisville, KY July 15-18.
• Abudabos A. Effect of dietary betaine supplementation and post-hatch delayed access to feed and water on performance, digestion of nutrients, and carcass characteristics of heat-stressed broiler chicks. 2024 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting, The Galt House, Hotel, Louisville, KY July 15-18.
• A. Abudabos, Effect of hatched chick's weight and delayed feed and water access after placement on growth performance, blood indices, and intestinal histology. Association of Research Directors, Inc., 21st Biennial Research Symposium, April 7-9, 2024, Nashville, Tennessee.
• Abudabos, A., Effect of different doses of isoquinoline alkaloids (IQs) on growth and microbiological parameters in broilers exposed to Clostridium Perfringens challenge. 88th Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences. Thad Cochran Center 121 West Memorial Drive, Hattiesburg, MS. Feb 29 – March 1, 2024.
• Abudabos A.M. February 8, 2024. 10th Annual Center for Research Excellence Symposium. Effect of hatched chick’s weight and delayed feed and water access after placement on growth performance, blood indices, and intestinal histology. Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi.
• Poultry Science Association, Annual Meeting. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania July 10-13, 2023.
• Precision Livestock Farming Conference, USPLF. May 21-24, 2023, Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Abudabos A.M., April 2017. Antimicrobial growth promotes poultry nutrition. Invited Speaker. April 20, ARASCO Third Educational program about nutrition and disease of poultry. Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
• Abudabos A.M., September 2016. Prevention of Salmonella and Clostridium perfringens in poultry production. Invited Speaker. September 23-27, Kufstein-Austria.
• Abudabos A.M., January 2016. The relationship between guanidino acetic acid and metabolizable energy levels of diets on performance of broiler chickens. International Poultry Scientific Forum. January 25-27, Atlanta, GA.
• Abudabos A.M., December 10, 2015. Invited speaker at ARASCO First Educational program about nutrition and disease of poultry. Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
• Abudabos A.M., July 27-30, 2015. Effect of Eubiotic administration to broiler’s feed on Ileal morphology and microbiology under Clostridium perfringens challenge. PSA Annual Meeting, Louisville, Kentucky.
• Arab Lab, the Expo March 23-26, 2015.
• Abudabos A.M., January 2015. Effect of feeding organic acids as antibiotic replacer to broiler chickens challenged with salmonella. International Poultry Scientific Forum. January 27-30, Atlanta, GA.
• Abudabos A.M., April 2014. Poultry gut health challenges and natural solutions. Invited speaker. Kemin Expert Panel Meeting Middle East. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition and Health VI. Izmir, Turkey
• Abudabos A.M., January 2014. The Effect of Feeding a Commercial Essential Oil Product to Broilers Challenged with Clostridium Perfringens. International Poultry Scientific Forum. January 27-30, Atlanta, GA.
• February 2013. Conference of Sustainability of Camel Population and Production, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsaa, Saudi Arabia
• Abudabos A.M., January 2013. Bacillus subtilis PB6-based probiotic (CloSTATTM) improves intestinal morphology and microbiological status of broiler chickens under the Clostridium Perfringens challenge. International Poultry Scientific Forum Meeting, Atlanta-GA.
• Abudabos A.M., October 2012. Effect of Primalac or Enramycin supplementation on performance, intestinal morphology, and microbiology of broilers under Clostridium perfringens challenge. The Seventh Agricultural Conference SSAC, Irbid-Jordan.
• Abudabos A.M., January 2012. Evaluation of Lysine, Methionine, and Threonine Needs of Broilers after 10 Days of Age. International Poultry Scientific Forum Meeting, Atlanta-GA.
• Abudabos A.M., March 2009. Kofat as an alternative source of fat for poultry. World Poultry Conference, Taba, Egypt.
• Abudabos A.M., S. F. Lightsey, W. C. Bridges, Jr., D. V. Maurice. August 2002. Phytate phosphorus utilization and intestinal phytase activity in laying hen. Poultry Science Association Meeting, Newark, Delaware.
• Abudabos A.M., S. F. Lightsey, D. V. Maurice. April 2002. Dietary factors affect intestinal phytase activity in chickens. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
• Abudabos A.M., S. F. Lightsey, W. C. Bridges, Jr., D. V. Maurice. January 2002. Effect of dietary phosphorus and calcium on performance of broilers from 3 to 7 weeks of age. International Poultry Science Forum Meeting, Atlanta-GA.
• Abudabos A.M., D. V. Maurice, S. F. Lightsey, W. C. Bridges, Jr. July 2001. Total phosphorus requirements of meat chickens from 3 to 7 weeks of age. Poultry Science Association Meeting, Indianapolis-IN.
• Abudabos A.M., S. F. Lightsey, W. C. Bridges, Jr., D. V. Maurice. January 2001. Nutritional approach to reduce phosphorus excretion by broilers from 3 to 7 weeks of age. International Poultry Science Forum Meeting, Atlanta-GA.
• Abudabos A.M., S. F. Lightsey, J. E. Toller, D. V. Maurice. August 2000. Intestinal phytase activity in meat-type chickens. Poultry Science Association Meeting, Montreal- Canada.
• Abudabos A.M., S. F. Lightsey, J. E. Toller, D. V. Maurice. January 2000. Phytate phosphorus utilization by broiler chicken. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting, Atlanta-GA.
• Scheidler S. E., A.M. Abudabos, C. Wyatt. August 1998. Enzyme supplementation of corn-soy based layer diets Poultry Science Association Meeting, University Park, PA.
SERVICE TO SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
• 2009-2022: I worked with the poultry industry in Saudi Arabia on projects to solve current issues and problems in nutrition, mainly with ARASCO (one of the biggest poultry firms in the area).
• Outside Advisory Review Committee as a representative from Alcorn State University: Evaluate applications for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program (RFSI) through a cooperative agreement with USDA (Equipment and Infrastructure). The purpose of the Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) program is to assist states in building resilience in the middle of the supply chain and strengthening local food systems by creating new revenue streams for producers.
• I served as a reviewer in USDA, NIFA, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), Food Safety, Nutrition and Health program for one grant application cycle, 11-12/2024.
• Oral section judge, Association of Research Directors, Inc. 21st Biennial Research Symposium April 7-9, 2024, Nashville, Tennessee
• Poster section judge, Association of Research Directors, Inc. 21st Biennial Research Symposium April 7-9, 2024, Nashville, Tennessee.
• Special Issue Editors, Animals. Special issue title: Broiler Gut Health. Submission Deadline: 15 May 2025
• Technical editor and reviewer for several scientific poultry nutrition and production journals.
• Technical Editor
Asian Journal of Poultry Science
Current Research in Poultry Science
• Reviewer
Poultry Science
British Poultry Science
Journal of Applied Animal Research
Animals
Food and Chemical Toxicology.
Veterinary Medicine and Science
Microbial Pathogenesis
Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science.
Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia.
Italian Journal of Animal Science.
International Journal of Molecular Science
Tropical Animal Health and Production.
Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Science Advances.
Scientia Agricola.
Annals of Animal Science.
Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Alcorn State University
Research Advisory committee-member
• Opeoluwa Judo
• Ahriel Jones
• Maryon Means
• Jordan Davis
King Saud University
• Co-Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Hussein Y.A. Hawileh
An evaluation of hygienic practices in the small-scale broiler supply chain in Amman Province. 2012.
Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences Wageningen, Netherland
• Major Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Mutee A.S. Murshed
The Effect of Antibiotic and Eubiotic on Broilers Performance: A Comparative Study. King Saud University. 2015.
• Major Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Hani H.M. Saeed
Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Probiotic, Prebiotic, and Symbiotic on Blood Parameters, Antioxidants Capacity and Intestinal Histological Changes in Broiler Chickens. King Saud University. 2016
• Co-Supervisor: PhD degree
Student Name: Asad M.M. Yaseen
Estimating Lysine, Methionine, and Threonine Requirements in Broiler chickens from one to ten Days of Age.
King Saud University. 2016
• Co-Supervisor: PhD degree
Student Name: Ahmed M. Al-Zahrani
Responses of epigenetic temperature acclimated broiler chickens to heat stress.
King Saud University. 2018
• Major Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Emad G.S. Salih
The effects of the Inclusion rate of DDGS on growth performance and blood metabolites in broiler Chickens.
Sudan University of Science and Technology, 2018
Major Supervisor: master’s degree
Student Name: Hemiar A. AL-Houri
Effects of two Bacillus-based probiotics on Performance, intestinal histology and blood parameters in broiler chickens exposed to Salmonella Typhimurium and Clostridium perfringens challenges.
King Saud University. 2019
Major Supervisor: master’s degree
Student Name: Saud Alhasan
Effect of two commercial sources of exogenous enzymes on growth performance and nutrient digestibility of broilers fed corn/soy diets.
King Saud University. 2019
Co-Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Masheal R. Aljumaah
The Impact of Some Dietary Supplements on Intestinal Microbiome Diversity of Broiler Chicken Challenged with Salmonella Typhimurium and Clostridium perfringens.
King Saud University. 2019
Supervisor: PhD degree
Student Name: Muamer Musa
Effect of Dietary kemzyme on Performance of Broiler Chicks and Layers.
University of Khartoum, 2019
Supervisor: PhD degree
Student Name: Elsayed O.S. Hussein
Effect of natural feed additives alone or in combination on growth performance, blood biochemistry, intestinal histopathology, and meat characteristics in broiler exposed to Clostridium perfringens challenge during the finishing period.
Sudan University of Science and Technology, 2019.
Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Ali Alsuliman
Effect of Post Hatch Delayed Access to Feed and Water with Dietary Betaine Supplementation on Physiological Responses of Broiler Chickens Reared under Cyclic Heat Stress.
King Saud University, 2020.
Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Mazen Alessa
The effect of post-hatch delayed access to feed and betaine supplementation on production performance of broiler chickens exposed to heat stress.
King Saud University, 2021.
Supervisor: PhD degree
Student Name: Zafer M. Hakami
Impact of Probiotics and Prebiotics on Performance, Cytokine Levels, and Health Traits Expression in Laying Hens
King Saud University, 2022.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
• Animal Production (AS213)
• Animal Production Lab (AS213L)
• Poultry Management (AS333)
• Animal Management (AS 363)
• Feeds and Feeding (AS 483)
• Parasitology of Farm Animals (AS 336)
• Physio & Anat of Farm Animals (AS 533)
• Animal Nutrition (AS 413)
• Livestock Disease (AS323)
• Endocrine (AS586)
• Special Problems in Animal Science (AS544)
• Animal Production Systems (ANP 106)
• Poultry Nutrition (ANP 333)
• Research and Seminar (ANP 345)
• Field Training in Poultry (ANP 401- 403)
• Computer applications in Animal Production (ANP 455)
• Independent Study (ANP 463)
• Advanced Poultry Nutrition (ANPR 512)
• Advanced Poultry Physiology (ANPR 516)
• Broiler Production (ANPR 564)
• Advances in Poultry Production Research (ANPR 593)
• Mineral and Vitamin Metabolism (ANPR 622)
• Protein Nutrition (ANPR 623)
RESEARCH INTEREST AND FUNDED PROJECTS
• Alternatives To Antibiotics in Poultry Diets.
• Microbiota in the Gut of Poultry.
• Improving Immunity in Broilers.
• Initial Body Weight of Chicks and Access to Feed After Hatch.
• Aflatoxins In Poultry Feed.
• Feed Additives Supplementation (Enzymes, Betaine).
• Amino Acids Nutrition for Poultry.
• Meat Quality and Characteristics.
• Gene Regulation by Dietary Supplements.
• Vitamins And Minerals Nutrition.
• Use Of Non-Traditional Feed Ingredients.
• Stocking Density and Animal Welfare.
Current Funded Projects
• Utilization of natural remedies, dietary and management strategies to enhance the well-being of broiler chickens during heat stress and coccidiosis challenges. Evans-Allen, budget $360,000. 8/1/2024-7/30/2027
• Effect of different doses of natural betaine supplementation on performance, immune responses, and intestinal microbiota of broiler chickens exposed to heat stress. Mini-grants program-Alcorn State University, budget $10,000. 8/1/2024-11/1/2024
Pending
• The future of feed formulation for farm animals: toward a more sustainable production system. Professional development. NIFA-USDA, asking for a budget of $100,000. 5/1/2025-04/30/2026
In preparation
• Saccharomyces Cerevisiae as an alternative approach for antimicrobial growth-promoting antibiotics in broilers' diet
• Effect of post-hatch body weight and delayed feed and water access after placement with dietary probiotic supplementation on growth performance, blood indices, and intestinal microbiology and histology
CONTINUOUS EDUCATION
• Building Supportive Communities: The Clery Act and Title IX take a close look at the issue of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking, in higher education.
• Program Learning outcome (PLOs). Alcorn State University, 12-14 December 2023.
• ACUE course in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment: Cohort D. Association of College and University Educators [Mar 7, 2024]
• ACUE course in promoting active learning: Cohort E. Association of College and University Educators [April 25, 2024].
• ACUE course in designing learner-centered and equitable courses: Cohort F. Association of College and University Educators [June 25, 2024].
• ACUE Course in inspiring inquiry and preparing lifelong learners: Cohort H. Association of College and University Educators [December 06, 2024].
• The certificates are co-issued by the American Council on Education and distinguish faculty for their commitment to educational excellence and student success.
Date joined staff: 2025
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