Dr. Moataz Mohamed Fathi

Professor
Ain Shams University, Egypt


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Poultry Breeding from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Immunogenetics
Molecular Genetics
Gene Expression
Disease Resistance

Selected Publications

  1. Fathi, M.M., T.A. Ebeid, I. Al-Homidan, N.K. Soliman and O.K. Abou-Emera, 2017. Influence of probiotic supplementation and stocking density on growth performance, hematological parameters, blood biochemistry and immune response in broilers raised under hot climate. Br. Poult. Sci., .

  2. Fathi, M.M., M.F. El-Zarei, I. Al-Homidan, O.K. Abou-Emera and T.A. Ebied, 2017. Genetic diversity of Saudi native chicken breeds segregating for naked neck and frizzle genes using microsatellite markers. Anim. Genet., .

  3. Fathi, M.M., I. Al-Homidan, O.K. Abou-Emera and A. Al-Moshawah, 2017. Characterization of Saudi native chicken breeds: a case study of morphological and productive traits. World Poult. Sci. J., 10.1017/S0043933917000563.
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  4. Fathi, M.M., I. Al-Homidan, M. Abdelsalam, T.A. Ebied, M.F. El-Zarei and O.K. Abou-Emera, 2017. Effect of probiotic supplementation and genotype on growth performance, carcass traits, hematological parameters and immunity of growing rabbits under hot environmental condition. Anim. Sci. J., .

  5. Ebeid, T.A., M.M. Fathi, I. Al-Homidan, Z.H. Ibrahim, A.A. Al-Sagan and B. Al-Hubbob, 2017. Effect of probiotic supplementation and stocking density on carcass traits, meat chemical composition, microbial populations and ileal histomorphology in broiler chickens raised under hot climate conditions. J. Appl. Poult. Res., .

  6. Al-Homidan, I., M.M. Fathi and A. Al-Shumaymiri, 2017. Growth performance, carcass characteristics, immune response and air quality of broiler chicks raised on different material types of litter. Br. Poult. Sci., .

  7. Abou-Emera, O., O.K.U. Ali, A. Galal, S. El-Safty, E. Abdel-Hameid and M.M. Fathi, 2017. Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of Naked Neck and Frizzle Genotypes Based on Microsatellite Markers. Int. J. Poult. Sci., .

  8. Fathi, M.M., I. Al-Homidan, O.K. Abou-Emera and A. Al-Moshawah, 2016. Immunocompetence profile of Saudi native chickens compared to exotic breeds under high environmental temperature. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 15: 287-292.
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  9. Fathi, M.M., I. Al-Homidan, M. Motawei, O.K. Abou-Emera and M.F. Elzarei, 2016. Evaluation of genetic diversity of Saudi native chicken populations using microsatellite markers. Poult. Sci. 10.3382/ps/pew357.
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  10. Fathi, M.M., A.E. El-Dlebshany, M.B. El-Deen, L.M. Radwan and G.N. Rayan, 2016. Effect of long-term selection for egg production on eggshell quality of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica). Poult. Sci., 95: 2570-2575.
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  11. Fathi, M.M., A. Galal, S. El-Safty and M. Mahrous, 2014. Naked neck and frizzle genes for improving chickens raised under high ambient temperature: II. Blood parameters and immunity. World's Poult. Sci. J., 70: 165-172.
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  12. El-Attar, M.Z. and M.M. Fathi, 2014. Non-destructive acoustical resonance method for evaluating eggshell strength and thickness. Int. J. Biophys., 4: 9-15.
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  13. Yacoub, H.A., M.M. Fathi and W.M. Mahmoud, 2013. DNA barcode through cytochrome b gene information of mtDNA in native chicken strains. Mitochondrial DNA, 24: 528-537.
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  14. Yacoub, H.A. and M.M. Fathi, 2013. Phylogenetic analysis using d-loop marker of mtDNA of Saudi native chicken strains. Mitochondr. DNA., 24: 538-551.
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  15. Rayan, G.N., A. Galal, M.M. Fathi and A.H. El-Attar, 2013. Effect of layer breeder strain and age on tibia bone characteristics of chicks. J. Agric. Vet. Sci. Qassim Univ., 6: 111-124.
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  16. Fathi, M.M., A. Galal, S. El-Safty and M. Mahrous, 2013. Naked neck and frizzle genes for improving chickens raised under high ambient temperature: I. growth performance and egg production. World's Poult. Sci. J., 69: 813-832.
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  17. Yacoub, H.A., M.A. Abdel-Sadek and M.M. Fathi, 2012. Characterization of Saudi chicken strains based on cytochrome b gene of mitochondrial genome. Arch. Des Sci., 65: 81-102.

  18. Fathi, M.M., S. Al-Mansour, I. Al-Homidan, A. Al-Khalaf and M. Al-Damegh, 2012. Influence of yeast supplementation on cell mediated immunity and blood parameters in broiler chicks. Arch. Sci. J., 65: 538-558.

  19. Fathi, M.M., S. Al-Mansour, A. Al-Homidan, A. Al-Khalaf and M. Al-Damegh, 2012. Effect of yeast culture supplementation on carcass yield and humoral immune response of broiler chicks. Vet. World, 5: 651-657.
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  20. El-Safty, S.A., M.M. Fathi, A.Z. El-Dein and L.M. Radwan, 2012. Ultrastructural measurements of the eggshell as a tool to detect the chicken breed effect on eggshell strength trait. J. Pure Appl. Sci. Sebha Univ., 11: 15-24.
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  21. Al-Homidan, A., S. Al-Mansour and M.M. Fathi, 2012. Influence of yeast culture supplementation on carcase yield and blood cholesterol in broiler chicks. Br. Poult., 8: 53-54.

  22. Yacoub, H.A., A. Galal, M.M. Fathi, S.A. El Fiky and H.A.I. Ramadan, 2011. Association between candidate genes of innate immunity, gallinacin genes and resistance to marek`s disease in chicken. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 10: 656-661.
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  23. Ramadan, H.A.I., A. Galal, M.M. Fathi, S.A. El Fiky and H.A. Yakoub, 2011. Characterization of two Egyptian native chicken breeds using genetic and immunological parameters. Biotechnol. Anim. Husbandry, 27: 1-16.
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  24. Al-Mansour, S., A. Al-Khalf, I. Al-Homidan and M.M. Fathi, 2011. Feed efficiency and blood hematology of broiler chicks given a diet supplemented with yeast culture. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 10: 603-607.
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  25. Yacoub, H.A., A. Galal, S.A. El-Fiky and M.M. Fathi, 2010. Association between Single nucleotide polymorphisms in Gallinacin genes and resistance to Marek's disease in White Leghorn chicken. J. Am. Sci., 6: 109-114.
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  26. Rayan, G.N., A. Galal, M.M. Fathi and A.H. El-Attar, 2010. Impact of layer breeder flock age and strain on mechanical and ultrastructural properties of eggshell in chicken Int. J. Poult. Sci., 9: 139-147.
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  27. Radwan, L.M., M.M. Fathi, A. Galal and A.Z. El-Dein, 2010. Mechanical and ultrastructural properties of eggshell in two egyptian native breeds of chicken. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 9: 77-81.
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  28. Makram, A., A. Galal, M.M. Fathi and A.H. El-Attar, 2010. Carcass characteristics and immunocompetence parameters of four commercial broiler strain chickens under summer season of Egypt. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 9: 171-176.
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  29. Fathi, M.M., A.K. Yousria and S.A. El-Safty, 2010. Ultrastructural diversity of eggshell quality in some Egyptian local breeds of chicken. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 30: 813-827.

  30. El-Safty, S.A., M.M. Fathi, A. Galal and S.S. Al-Rishan, 2010. The impact of genetic differences on growth performance and immunocompetence of broiler chicken strains under hot ambient temperatures. J. Sebha Univ. Pure Appl. Sci., 9: 5-24.

  31. Badawi, M., M.M. Fathi and A.Z. El-Dein, 2010. Effect of Age and strain on internal and external egg quality of broiler breeder chickens. Res. Bull. Ain Shams Univ., 10: 1-9.

  32. Roushdy, K., A.Z. El-Dein, M.M. Fathi, U.M. Ali and H.M. Assy, 2008. Microsatellite genetic differentiation analysis of two local chicken breeds compared with foreign Hy-line strain. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 7: 1045-1053.
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  33. Mahrous, M., A. Galal, M.M. Fathi and A.Z. El-Dein, 2008. Impact of naked neck (Na) and frizzle (F) genes on growth performance and immunocompetence in chickens. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 7: 45-54.
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  34. Hassaan, S.F., A.E. Elsalmoney and M.M. Fathi, 2008. Relationship between triiodothyronine (T3) and Insulin-like growth factor (IGF1) hormones in Egyptian local chickens during growth period. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 28: 251-263.

  35. Fathi, M.M., A.H. El-Attar, U.M. Ali and A. Nazmi, 2008. Effect of naked neck gene on carcase composition and immunocompetence in chicken. Br. Poult. Sci., 49: 103-110.
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  36. Fathi, M.M., A. Galal, E.M. Elsaieed and E.F. Salem, 2008. Effect of different protein levels on productive performance of Japanese quails. J. Environ. Sci., 14: 109-122.

  37. El-Mawgoud, I.A.A., Z.A. Sabra, M.M. Fathi and A.Z. El-Dei, 2008. Effect of using some disinfectants in duck farms on its productive performance and immune response. J. Environ. Sci., 14: 18-26.

  38. Abou-Emera,O.K., A. Galal, U.M. Ali and M.M. Fathi, 2008. Relationship between eggshell ultrastructure and mechanical properties in two Egyptian breeds of chicken. Res. Bull. Ain Shams Univ., 8: 1-20.

  39. Abd-El-Motaal, A.M., A.M.H. Ahmed, A.S.A. Bahakaim and M.M. Fathi, 2008. Productive performance and immunocompetence of commercial laying hens given diets supplemented with eucalyptus. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 7: 445-449.
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  40. Fathi, M.M., A.Z. El-Dein, S.A. El-Safty and L.M. Radwan, 2007. Using scanning electron microscopy to detect the ultrastructural variations in eggshell quality of fayoumi and dandarawi chicken breeds. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 6: 236-241.
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  41. Deif, E.A., A. Galal, M.M. Fathi and A. Zein-El-Dein, 2007. Immunocompetence of two broiler strains fed marginal and high protein diets. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 6: 901-911.
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  42. Nazmi, A., U.M. Ali, M.M. Fathi and A.H. El-Attar, 2006. Influence of naked neck gene on growth performance and immune response in chicken. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 26: 105-121.

  43. El-Safty, S.A., U.M. Ali and M.M. Fathi, 2006. Immunological parameters and laying performance of naked neck and normally feathered genotypes of chicken under winter conditions of Egypt. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 5: 780-785.
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  44. Yakoub, H.A., M.M. Fathi and A. Galal, 2005. Genetic differences between Fayoumi and Dandarawi Egyptian chicken strains. 2. Antibody response against sheep red blood cells (SRBCs). Egypt. J. Poultr. Sci., 25: 1069-1083.
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  45. Fathi, M.M., S.A. El-Safty, A. Galal and U.M. Ali, 2005. Immunological responses of frizzle and normally feathered genotypes issued from different maternal lines of chicken. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 25: 429-444.

  46. Fathi, M.M., A. Galal, S.A. El-Safty and S.A. Abdel-Fattah, 2005. Impact of naked neck and frizzle genes on cell-mediated immunity of chickens. Egypt. Poult. Sci. J., 25: 1055-1067.

  47. Badawe, M.I., E.F. Abd El-Hameid, M.M. Fathi and A.Z. El-Dein, 2005. Prediction of feed intake and residual feed consumption in laying hen chickens. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 25: 1003-1016.

  48. Farid, A., S.S. Ghoneim, A.A. Hemid and M.M. Fathi, 2004. Genetic parameters for some quantitative characters in bouscat rabbits. Agric. Res. J., 3: 19-26.

  49. Mahrous, M., A. Galal, M.M. Fathi and A.Z. El-Dein, 2003. Improving productivity of layer chickens in hot environmental conditions by introducing naked neck and frizzle genes. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 23: 393-408.
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  50. Galal, A and M.M. Fathi, 2003. Genetic and phenotypic parameters for hatching performance in naked neck and normally feathered dam-line of chicken. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 23: 375-392.

  51. Fathi, M.M., R.A. Ali and M.A. Qureshi, 2003. Comparison of immune responses of inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase (iNOS) hyper- and hypo-responsive genotypes of chickens. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 2: 280-286.
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  52. Fathi, M.M., A. Galal, U.M. Ali and M.B. El-Deen, 2003. Genetic and phenotypic parameters of body weight and carcass measurements in naked neck and frizzle male chickens. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 23: 941-960.

  53. El-Soudany, S.M., E.F. Abd El-Hamid, M.M. Fathi and M.F. Amer, 2003. Effect of crossbreeding between two developed local strains of chicken on laying performance. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 23: 409-419.

  54. El-Safty, S.A., M.M. Fathi, A.H. El-Attar and A.Z. El-Dein, 2003. Laying performance of naked neck and normally feathered genotypes of chicken produced from different parental lines. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 23: 169-181.

  55. El-Alaily, H.A, M.M. Fathi, S.F. El-Afify and M.M. El-Sied, 2003. Effect of different dietary energy and protein levels on production performance of Hy-Line W36 layers in Egypt at first stage of production. J. Agric. Sci. Mansoura Uni., 28: 2633-2642.

  56. Galal, A., A. Shemies and M.M. Fathi, 2002. Selection indices to improve semen quality in naked neck cocks. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 22: 1143-1157.

  57. Galal, A and M.M. Fathi, 2002. Introducing crest gene to enhance productive performance of necked neck chickens under low ambient temperatures. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 22: 611-628.

  58. Fathi, M.M., 2002. Genetic parameters for hatching performance in naked neck and normally feathered genotypes of chicken. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 22: 559-575.

  59. Fathi, M.M., 2002. Effects of blue eggshell gene on laying performance and egg quality in dwarf naked neck chickens under two different energy levels. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 22: 577-594.

  60. El-Attar and M.M. Fathi, 2002. Relationship between strain and flock age in broiler breeder hens. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 22: 98-112.

  61. Deif, E.A., A. Zein El-Dein, M.M. Fathi and U.M. Ali, 2002. Effect of strain, seasonal variation and their interaction on performance of broiler chicks. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 22: 923-931.

  62. Ali, W.A., A.H. Gad, M.M. Fathi, I. El-Wardany and A.H. El-Attar, 2002. Effect of starvation on semen quality traits and some blood constituents in two turkey breeds and their reciprocal crosses. Egypt. J. Agric. Res., 80: 1845-1864.

  63. Galal, A and M.M. Fathi, 2001. Improving carcass yield of chicken by introducing naked neck and frizzle genes under hot prevailing conditions. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 21: 339-362.

  64. Fathi, M.M., 2001. Ultrastructural evaluation of eggshell quality produced from two different genetic groups of chicken. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 21: 263-276.

  65. Fathi, M.M. and A. Galal, 2001. Assessing the combined effects of naked neck and crest genes on growth performance and meat yield of chicken under high ambient temperature. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 21: 319-338.

  66. El-Medany, N.M., A.M. Abdel-Maksoud, A. Galal and M.M. Fathi, 2001. Reducing plasma and egg yolk cholesterol levels in two laying hen strains by copper sulfate feeding. Egypt. J. Nutr. Feeds, 4: 1079-1095.

  67. Hussen, S.H., M.M. Fathi and A. Galal, 2000. Residual feed consumption in three Egyptian local genotypes of chicken segregating for naked neck gene. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 20: 311-326.
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  68. Galal, A., A.H. El-Attar and M.M. Fathi, 2000. Laying performance of naked neck and frizzled genotypes of chicken under low ambient temperature. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 20: 889-904.
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  69. Fathi, M.M., I.E. El-Wardany and Y.M. El-Hommosany, 2000. Genetic differences in adult males of some Egyptian local breeds of chicken fed different dietary protein levels. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 20: 271-284.
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  70. Fathi, M.M., E.E. Tharwat and Y.M. El-Hommosany, 2000. Response of semen quality of naked neck cocks to zinc supplementation or GnRH injection. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 20: 1047-1064.
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  71. Fathi, M.M., A. Galal and N.M. El-Medany, 2000. Multiple regression equations for the prediction of feed intake naked neck chickens under moderate temperature. Egypt. Poult. Sci., 20: 961-980.
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