Mona Mohamed Mohamed Yasseen Elghandour | Animal Production Science | Best Researcher Award

Mona Mohamed Mohamed Yasseen Elghandour | Animal Production Science | Best Researcher Award

Professor of Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, Mexico.

Dra. Mona Mohamed Mohamed Yasseen Elghandour is a distinguished researcher and professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, she has built an impressive academic and research career in Mexico, focusing on agricultural sciences and animal nutrition.

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Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Agronomy Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt, May 1995
  • Master’s Degree: Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, June 2012. Thesis: “Impacto de las Enzimas Exógenas Sobre las Actividades de Fermentación Ruminal In Vitro de Forrajes de Menor Calidad.”
  • Doctorate Degree: Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, February 2016 (Honors). Thesis: “Saccharomyces cerevisiae y Su Impacto Sobre la Capacidad Fermentativa Microbiana en Herbívoros.”

Work Experience:

Dra. Elghandour has been a key faculty member at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, where she has conducted significant research in the field of animal nutrition, specifically focusing on the use of enzymes and probiotics in ruminant diets to improve fermentation and overall animal health.

Recent Research Projects:

  1. Impact of Exogenous Enzymes on Ruminal Fermentation:
    • This project evaluated the effects of various enzyme formulations on the fermentation of low-quality forages, aiming to identify the most effective enzymes for enhancing feed utilization.
  2. Role of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Herbivore Nutrition:
    • Investigating how the addition of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to the diet of herbivores influences ruminal fermentation and overall animal health.

Awards :

Dra. Elghandour has received numerous accolades for her contributions to agricultural sciences and animal nutrition, including an honorary mention for her doctoral thesis.

Notable Publications :

  1. Role of dose dependent Escherichia coli as ruminal anti-microflora agent to mitigate biogases production in prickly pear cactus flour based diet
    • Journal: Microbial Pathogenesis, 2018
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2017.12.053
    • Contributors: Elghandour, M.M.Y.; Khusro, A.; Salem, A.Z.M.; Mariezcurrena-Berasain, M.A.; Camacho Díaz, L.M.; Cipriano-Salazar, M.
  2. Anaerobic ensiling of raw agricultural waste with a fibrolytic enzyme cocktail as a cleaner and sustainable biological product
    • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.11.012
    • Contributors: Kholif, A.E.; Elghandour, M.M.Y.; Rodríguez, G.B.; Olafadehan, O.A.; Salem, A.Z.M.
  3. Assessment of some browse tree leaves on gas production and sustainable mitigation of CH<inf>4</inf> and CO<inf>2</inf> emissions in dairy calves at different age
    • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.06.029
    • Contributors: Elghandour, M.M.Y.; Salem, A.Z.M.; Khusro, A.; Cipriano-Salazar, M.; Olivares-Pérez, J.; Barros-Rodriguez, M.A.; Lugo Coyote, R.
  4. Carcass and meat properties of six genotypes of young bulls finished under feedlot tropical conditions of Mexico
    • Journal: Animal Production Science, 2017
    • DOI: 10.1071/AN141037
    • Contributors: Vazquez-Mendoza, O.V.; Aranda-Osorio, G.; Huerta-Bravo, M.; Kholif, A.E.; Elghandour, M.M.Y.; Salem, A.Z.M.; Maldonado-Simán, E.
  5. Effectiveness of xylanase and Saccharomyces cerevisiae as feed additives on gas emissions from agricultural calf farms
    • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.01.070
    • Contributors: Hernández, A.; Kholif, A.E.; Elghandour, M.M.M.Y.; Camacho, L.M.; Cipriano, M.M.; Salem, A.Z.M.; Cruz, H.; Ugbogu, E.A.
  6. Effects of organic acid salts on ruminal biogas production and fermentation kinetics of total mixed rations with different maize silage to concentrate ratios
    • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.01.078
    • Contributors: Elghandour, M.M.Y.; Kholif, A.E.; Hernández, A.; Salem, A.Z.M.; Mellado, M.; Odongo, N.E.
  7. Effects of Schizochytrium microalgae and sunflower oil as sources of unsaturated fatty acids for the sustainable mitigation of ruminal biogases methane and carbon dioxide
    • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.09.039
    • Contributors: Elghandour, M.M.Y.; Vallejo, L.H.; Salem, A.Z.M.; Salem, M.Z.M.; Camacho, L.M.; Buendía R, G.; Odongo, N.E.
  8. In vitro gas and methane production of two mixed rations influenced by three different cultures of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    • Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Research, 2017
    • DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2016.1204304
    • Contributors: Elghandour, M.M.Y.; Vázquez, J.C.; Salem, A.Z.M.; Kholif, A.E.; Cipriano, M.M.; Camacho, L.M.; Márquez, O.
  9. Influence of Aguamiel (Agave atrovirens) as a Natural Feed Additive on Cecal Fermentation Kinetics of Some Forage Species in Horse Feeding
    • Journal: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 2017
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2016.08.012
    • Contributors: Salem, A.Z.M.; Valdez, N.T.; Olafadehan, O.A.; Elghandour, M.M.Y.; Barbabosa Pliego, A.; Coyote, R.L.
  10. In Vitro Cecal Gas and Methane Production of Soybean Hulls–Containing Diets in the Presence of Salix babylonica Extract as a Fermentation Modulator in Horses
    • Journal: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 2017
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2016.12.004
    • Contributors: Elghandour, M.M.Y.; Cardenas-Chantres, J.C.; Esquivel-Velázquez, A.; Barbabosa-Pliego, A.; Cipriano, M.; Salem, A.Z.M.

 

Zhenlong Wang | Livestock | Best Researcher Award

Dr  Zhenlong Wang  |  Livestock  |  Best Researcher Award

Research Associate at  Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Dr. Zhenlong Wang is an Assistant Researcher at the Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, specializing in the biodegradation of mycotoxins in animal feed. He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the same institution. Dr. Wang’s research focuses on identifying microbial solutions for detoxifying mycotoxins such as aflatoxin B1, zearalenone, and deoxynivalenol, utilizing enzymes like laccases to enhance feed safety. His work extends to evaluating these enzymatic approaches in piglets. Dr. Wang has authored numerous papers in SCI-indexed journals and holds several patents related to his research. His contributions are instrumental in advancing biotechnological strategies for improving animal health and food safety globally.

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🎓 Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, specializing in biodegradation of mycotoxins in animal feed.

🏢 Current Position:

Assistant Researcher at the Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Livestock Research Focus:

Dr. Zhenlong Wang, as an Assistant Researcher at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, focuses on enhancing livestock health through innovative research. His primary interests lie in:

  • Mycotoxin Biodegradation: Developing microbial solutions and enzyme strategies to detoxify harmful mycotoxins in animal feed.
  • Microbial Gene Resource Exploration: Identifying novel microbial strains with potential applications in improving livestock nutrition and health.
  • Enzyme Expression: Investigating enzymes, such as laccases, for their efficacy in degrading toxins and enhancing feed safety.

Dr. Wang’s work is pivotal in advancing sustainable livestock production by mitigating health risks associated with mycotoxin contamination and exploring new avenues for enhancing animal nutrition and health through biotechnological innovations.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Zheng Y, Gao B, Wu J, Wang X, Han B, Tao H, Liu J, Wang Z, Wang J. Degradation of deoxynivalenol by a microbial consortia C1 from duck intestine. Mycotoxin Research. 2024 Feb; DOI: 10.1007/s12550-023-00511-4.
  • Wu J, Wang Z, An W, Gao B, Li C, Han B, Tao H, Wang J, Wang X, Li H. Bacillus subtilis simultaneously detoxified aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone. Applied Sciences. 2024 Feb 16; DOI: 10.3390/app14041589.
  • Han B, Liang S, Sun J, Tao H, Wang Z, Liu B, Wang X, Liu J, Wang J. The Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum on the Fecal Microbiota, Short Chain Fatty Acids, Odorous Substances, and Blood Biochemical Indices of Cats. Microorganisms. 2024 Jan 2; DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12010091.
  • Wang Z, Lv Z, Czabany T, Nagl V, Krska R, Wang X, Han B, Tao H, Liu J, Wang J. Comparison Study of Two Fumonisin-Degrading Enzymes for Detoxification in Piglets. Toxins. 2023 Dec 20; DOI: 10.3390/toxins16010003.