Sana’a University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Holds First Scientific Conference to Discuss Graduation Projects
ANA’A, July 8, 2025
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Sana’a University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources, organized its First Scientific Conference for the Presentation of Graduation Projects for fifth-year veterinary students for the academic year 2024–2025, under the theme: “Graduation Projects: The Nucleus of Scientific Research.”
The conference featured the presentation of 12 research projects by 60 male and female students from the Faculty’s second graduating class. These projects explored topics such as:
• The impact of replacing millet with corn on the productive and physiological traits of broiler chickens
• Partial detection of Mycoplasma gallisepticum in poultry farms
• Investigation into causes of milk spoilage collected from livestock breeders in Yemen
• Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of livestock breeders regarding zoonotic disease risks.
Additional research topics included:
• Clinical and laboratory assessment of nutritional deficiencies in small ruminants in Sana’a Governorate
• Prevalence of intestinal parasites in sheep and goats
• Evaluation of antibiotic residues in commercially sold chicken meat
• Anatomical study of local chicken breeds
• Anatomical and pathological examinations of the reproductive system in Arabian camels in Sana’a
• Detection of fungal contaminants and their toxins in poultry feed
• Epidemiological study of the complex respiratory disease in broiler chickens
Dr. Abdulraouf Al-Shawkani, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, emphasized that the organization of this scientific conference stems from the Faculty’s recognition of the importance of scientific research and knowledge exchange in advancing the veterinary profession and strengthening efforts to safeguard human, animal, and environmental health.
Dr. Al-Shawkani noted that the scientific conference also represents the fruitful collaboration between universities and research institutions, which opens new avenues for dialogue and shared inquiry. He stressed the increasing importance of veterinarians as a frontline defense against zoonotic diseases transmitted from animals to humans, as well as their role in ensuring food security and monitoring the quality and safety of animal products.
He further emphasized that these research efforts embody five years of academic dedication and represent the students’ first initial steps towards pursuing scientific research and achieving self-sufficiency. He also clarified that there are agreements with the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure that future research aligns with the needs of the ministry and the country’s livestock resources.
Dr. Abdulraqib Al-Shami, Deputy Dean for Academic and Graduate Affairs, and Dr. Saleh Al-Omaisi, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs and Community Service, stated that the conference aims to highlight the role of veterinary medicine in sustainable development and to explore both the challenges and opportunities within the field, as well as the latest scientific advancements.
They affirmed that the Faculty pays great attention to graduation projects as they reflect the students’ level of scientific and research achievement. These projects are designed to develop students’ research skills, train them in scientific methodology, and equip them with problem-solving skills to address real-world field challenges.
Drs. Al-Shami and Al-Omaisi encouraged graduates to embrace responsibility, exert utmost efforts to provide ideal care for animal and human health, and work to protect consumers from zoonotic diseases. They also stressed adherence to the ethical codes of the veterinary profession, Islamic values, and the customs and traditions of Yemeni society.
Representing the University Student Forum, Dr. Mustafa Shari underscored the significance of the conference, noting that the 12 research projects were conducted under the supervision of distinguished academics. He noted the presence of infectious diseases and stressed the urgent need for veterinary medicine to address such diseases through laboratory-based research, which aims at developing effective treatments and solutions to protect livestock health.
The conference also included a poetic performance and a theatrical presentation illustrating the standards required for the production and marketing of milk and yogurt to the community.
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