Prof. Dr. Osama Ibrahim Azawi

Professor
University of Mosul, Iraq


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Veterinary Theriogenology from University of Baghdad, Iraq

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Theriogenology
Animal Husbandry
Veterinary Medicine
Animal Reproduction

Selected Publications

  1. Azawi, O.I., 2013. Pathogenesis of postpartum metritis in buffaloes: A review. Buffalo Bull., 32: 1-11.
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  2. Azawi, O.I., 2013. Etiopathology and Therapy of Retained Fetal Membranes and Postpartum Uterine Infection in Buffaloes. In: Bubaline Theriogenology, Purohit, G.N. and A. Borghese (Eds.). International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca, New York.

  3. Azawi, O.I. and E.K. Hussein, 2013. Effect of vitamins C or E supplementation to Tris diluents on the semen quality of Awassi rams preserved at 5°C. Vet. Res. Forum, 4: 157-160.
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  4. Dawood, O.J.S. and O.I. Azawi, 2012. A clinical study of repeat breeding in Iraqi cows. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., Vol. 26. .

  5. Baghdasar, G.A., A.S. Al-Hadad, O.S. Al-Obadde, M.D. Ali, A.S. Sadiq and O.I. Azawi, 2012. Study effect of parity and location in udder and teat measurements in Iraqi buffalo in Ninavah Governorate. Al-Qadisiya Vet. Sci. J. (In Press). .

  6. Baghdasar, G.A., A.S. Al-Hadad, O.S. Al-Obadde, M.D. Ali, A.S. Sadiq and O.I. Azawi, 2012. Study effect of parity and location in different body measurements in dairy Iraqi buffalo in Nineveh governorate. Al-Qadisiya Vet. Sci. J. (In Press). .

  7. Azawi, O.I., S.M. Taha and E.H. Lazim, 2012. Intra cervical application of prostaglandin E1 for the treatment of ringwomb in Shami doe: A case report. Diagn. Therap. Study, 1: 28-29.
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  8. Azawi, O.I., O.S. Ahmed and S.F. Abass, 2012. Schistosomus reflexus foetus in cross breed Iraqi cow: A case report. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 26: 103-104.

  9. Azawi, O.I., M.S. Al-Badrany, U.T. Naoman and A.M. Al-Saiegh, 2012. A safe, fast and successful induction of parturition in a bitch: A case report. J. Adv. Vet. Res., 2: 137-139.

  10. Azawi, O.I., M.D. Ali, O.S. Ahmed, A.S. Al‐Hadad, M.S. Jamil and A.S.A. Hussien, 2012. Treatment of repeat breeding of Iraqi buffaloes using different CIDR protocols. Iran. J. Applied Anim. Sci., 2: 131-135.

  11. Azawi, O.I., M.D. Ali, O.S. Ahmed, A.S. Al-Hadad, M.S. Abeh Jamil and A.S.A. Hussien, 2012. Treatment of anestrous in Iraqi buffaloes using ovsynch alone or in combination with CIDR. J. Adv. Vet. Res., 2: 68-72.

  12. Azawi, O.I., D.M. Aziz and O.H. Al-Hanani, 2012. Vaginal and cervical prolapse complicated with herniation of urinary bladder in a cow: A case report. Asian Pac. J. Reprod., 1: 231-232.
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  13. Azawi, O.I., A.N.T.M. Al-Khashab and N.N.A. Al-Kadoo, 2012. Effect of gonadotropin releasing hormone treatment on semen characteristics and enzymatic activities of Awassi rams in breeding and non breeding seasons. Iran. J. Applied Anim. Sci., 2: 13-19.
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  14. Azawi, O.I. and M.A. Ismaeel, 2012. Influence of addition of different antibiotics in semen diluent on viable bacterial count and spermatozoal viability of Awassi ram semen. Vet. World, 5: 75-79.
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  15. Azawi, O.I. and M.A. Ismaeel, 2012. Effects of seasons on some semen parameters and bacterial contamination of Awassi ram semen. Reprod. Domestic Anim., 47: 403-406.
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  16. Al-Hadidee, F.S.M. and O.I. Azawi, 2012. A clinical study for the treatment of metritis in Iraqi local breed cows. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., Vol. 26. .

  17. Azawi, O.I., U.T. Naoman, Z.M. Al-Kass, E.H. Lazim and N.G. Fathi, 2011. Misoprostol treatment of dystocia due to incomplete dilatation of the cervix in a cow: A case report. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 25: 97-98.
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  18. Azawi, O.I., E.H. Lazim, E.S. Hussain and I.Y. Ibrahim, 2011. Misoprostol treatment of dystocia due to ringwomb in Awassi ewe: A case report. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 26: 101-102.

  19. Azawi, O.I., 2011. Uterine prolapse in a Jenny: A case report. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 25: 41-41.
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  20. Azawi, O.I., 2011. A new technique for non-surgical embryo recovery in superovulated ewes treated with estradiol and oxytocin. Al-Qadisiya Sci. J. Vet. Med., 10: 36-44.

  21. Azawi, O.I. and M.K.M.A. Al-Mola, 2011. A study on the effect of GnRH administration on the ovarian response and laparoscopic intrauterine insemination of Awassi ewes treated with eCG to induce superovulation. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 43: 1351-1355.
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  22. Azawi, O.I. and E.K. Hussein, 2011. Study on the effect of adding bovine serum albumin to semen diluent on the viability of Awassi ram semen preserved at 5°C. J. Adv. Vet. Res., 1: 115-118.
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  23. Azawi, O.I. and A.J. Ali, 2011. A study on the prevalence of some pathological abnormalities of the uterus diagnosed at post mortem of buffaloes in Mosul. Buffalo Bull., 30: 67-71.
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  24. Azawi O.I., A.N.T.M. Al-Khashab and N.N. Al-Kadoo, 2011. Study on the effect of Prostaglandin F2α treatment on semen characteristics and enzymatic activates of Awassi rams in breeding and non breeding seasons. Res. Opinions Anim. Vet. Sci., 1: 318-324.

  25. Azawi, O.I., H.F. Al‐Abidy and A.J. Ali, 2010. Pathological and bacteriological studies of hydrosalpinx in buffaloes. Reprod. Domestic Anim., 45: 416-420.
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  26. Azawi, O.I., 2010. Uterine infection in buffaloes: A review. Buffalo Bull., 29: 154-171.

  27. Azawi, O.I. and M.K.M.A. Al-Mola, 2010. Effect of season and mating system in Awassi ewes superovulated with FSH on fertilization rate and embryo recovery. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 24: 75-79.

  28. Azawi, O.I. and M.K.M.A. Al-Mola, 2010. A study on superovulation using FSH and eCG in Awassi ewes. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 42: 799-801.
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  29. Azawi, O.I. and M.K.M. Al-Mola, 2010. Laparoscopic intrauterine insemination of Awassi ewes superovulated with equine chorionic gonadotropin. Al-Qadisiya Sci. J. Vet. Med., 9: 1-5.
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  30. Azawi, O.I. and M.K.M. Al-Mola, 2010. A study on the effect of GnRH administration on the ovarian response of Awassi ewes treated with eCG to induce superovulation. Al-Anbar J. Vet. Sci., 3: 8-13.

  31. Azawi, O.I. and H.I. Al-Sadi, 2010. Uterine leiomyoma in a buffalo: A case report. Buffalo Bull., 29: 80-82.
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  32. Azawi, O.I., A.J. Ali and U.T. Noaman, 2009. A study on the ovarian follicular dynamic in Iraqi Northern buffaloes. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 41: 79-83.
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  33. Azawi, O.I., 2009. A study on the pathological lesions of oviducts of buffaloes diagnosed at postmortem. Vet. Res. Commun., 33: 77-85.
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  34. Azawi, O.L., A.J. Ali and E.H. Lazim, 2008. Pathological and anatomical abnormalities affecting buffalo cows reproductive tracts in Mosul. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 22: 59-67.
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  35. Azawi, O.I., S.N. Omran and J.J. Hadad, 2008. Treatment of toxic puerperal metritis in Iraqi buffalo cows. Vet. Arhiv., 78: 487-499.

  36. Azawi, O.I., S.N. Omran and J.J. Hadad, 2008. A study on repeat breeding of Iraqi buffalo cows. Buffalo Bull., 27: 274-283.
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  37. Azawi, O.I., S.N. Omran and J.J. Hadad, 2008. A study on postpartum metritis in Iraqi buffalo cows: Bacterial causes and treatment. Reprod. Domestic Anim., 43: 556-565.
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  38. Azawi, O.I., S.N. Omran and J.J. Hadad, 2008. A study of endometritis causing repeat breeding of cycling Iraqi buffalo cows. Reprod. Domestic Anim., 43: 735-743.
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  39. Azawi, O.I., M.A. Rahawy and J.J. Hadad, 2008. Bacterial isolates associated with dystocia and retained placenta in iraqi buffaloes. Reprod. Domestic Anim., 43: 286-292.
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  40. Azawi, O.I., A.J. Ali, U.T. Noaman and E.H. Lazim, 2008. Uterus didelphys in a buffalo heifer: A case report. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 23: 63-63.

  41. Azawi, O.I., A.J. Ali and H.F. Al-Abidy, 2008. Microbiological examination of gross cases of pyosalpinx in buffaloes diagnosed at post mortem. Buffalo Bull., 27: 187-191.

  42. Azawi, O.I., 2008. Postpartum uterine infection in cattle. Anim. Reprod. Sci., 105: 187-208.
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  43. Azawi, O.I., 2008. Effect on fertility of human chorionic gonadotrophin and uterine lavage with oxytocin performed after mating in Arabian barren mares. Anim. Reprod. Sci., 106: 345-351.
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  44. Azawi, O.I. and M.B. Taha, 2008. Retention of fetal membranes in an Arabian mare: A case report. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 22: 57-58.

  45. Azawi O.I., S.N. Omran and J.J. Hadad, 2007. Clinical, bacteriological and histopathological study of toxic puerperal metritis in Iraqi buffalo. J. Dairy Sci., 90: 4654-4660.
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  46. Rahawy, M.A., M.B. Taha and O.I. Azawi, 2006. Clinical study of anestrous in Iraqi buffaloes in Nineveh province. Iraqi Vet. J., 20: 113-124.

  47. Taha, M.B. and O.I. Azawi, 2003. A preliminary study of endometritis in Iraqi buffaloes. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 17: 201-208.

  48. Azawi, O.I., S.M.T. Al-Baqal and M.M. Zenad, 2003. Bacteriological and histopathological study associated with dystocia in Awassi ewes. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 17: 41-54.

  49. Azawi, O.I., 2003. A clinical study of puerperal metritis in Iraqi cows. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 17: 159-166.

  50. Azawi, O.I. and Z.A.J. Azar, 2002. Bacteriological and histopathological studies in repeat breeder cows. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 16: 49-59.

  51. Azawi, O.I. and M.B. Taha, 2002. Clinical and bacteriological study of endometritis in Iraqi buffaloes. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 16: 167-178.

  52. Azawi, O.I., 2000. Hormonal treatment of anestrous and sub estrus in Iraqi cows. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 13: 193-200.

  53. Azawi, O.I., M.B. Taha and D.M. Aziz, 1998. A comparative study of using different methods for thawing frozen bovine semen. Mesopotamia J. Agric., 30: 18-22.

  54. Azawi, O.I., 1998. A study on the effect of summer season on semen quality of Shami buck semen. Mesopotamia J. Agric., 30: 3-8.

  55. Azawi, O.I. and B.S. Ablahad, 1996. A study on some mechanical effects affecting the viability and morphology of bovine spermatozoa. Mesopotamia J. Agric., 28: 3-6.

  56. Azawi, O.I., S.Y.A. Al-Dahash and F.T. Juma, 1995. Effects of molarity and pH of Tris diluents on the viability of Shami goat semen. Mesopotamia J. Agric., 27: 5-10.

  57. Azawi, O.I., J.B. Ali and D.S. Ali, 1995. Non-specific bacterial flora in the uterus of Iraqi cows. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 8: 261-265.

  58. Azawi, O.I., 1994. Effect of dilution and dilution rate on the survival of Shami goat semen. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 7: 107-113.

  59. Majeed, A.F., M.B. Taha and O.I. Azawi, 1993. Cesarean section in Iraqi Awassi ewes: A case study. Theriogenology, 40: 435-439.
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  60. Azawi, O.I., S.Y.A. Al-Dahash and F.T. Juma, 1993. Effect of different diluents on Shami goat semen. Small Rumin. Res., 9: 347-352.
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  61. Azawi, O.I., 1993. Comparative study of using different methods for estrus detection in Iraqi cows. Mesopotamia J. Agric., 26: 61-64.

  62. Majeed, A.F., M.B. Taha and O.I. Azawi, 1992. Caprine caesarean section. Small Rumin. Res., 9: 93-97.
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  63. Majeed, A.F., A.F. Alwan, J.B. Ali, F.T. Juma and O.I. Azawi, 1992. Congenital defects causing dystocia in ruminants. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 5: 85-95.

  64. Majeed, A.F., O.I. Azawi and M.B. Taha, 1991. The effect of cervical, uterine and cornual insemination on fertility of dairy cows. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 4: 155-162.

  65. Majeed, A.F., M.B. Taha and O.I. Azawi, 1991. Hormonal treatment of retained placenta in cattle. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 4: 61-62.

  66. Majeed, A.F., M.B. Taha and O.I. Azawi, 1991. Caesarean section in local bread Iraqi cattle. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 5: 179-185.

  67. Majeed, A.F., M.B. Taha and O.I. Azawi, 1990. Effect of different hormonal treatments on reproductive performance of dairy cows with retained placenta. Sudan J. Vet. Sci. Anim. Husb., 20: 69-78.

  68. Azawi, O.I., M.M. Zenad and L.H. Al-Jarrah, 1990. The effect of preserving bovine spermatozoa at ambient temperature on the release of phosphatases and lactic dehydrogenase enzymes. Indian J. Anim. Reprod., 11: 1-5.

  69. Azawi, O.I., M.M. Zand and L.H. Al-Jarrah, 1990. The correlation between the viability of bovine spermatozoa preserved at ambient temperature and the activity of transferases. Anim. Reprod. Sci., 23: 319-323.
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  70. Al-Dahash, S.Y.A., O.I. Azawi and F.T. Juma, 1989. Synchronization of estrus in Friesian cows using progesterone releasing intravaginal devices and prostaglandin F2&. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 2: 52-60.

  71. Al-Dahash, S.Y.A., J.J. Haddad and O.I. Azawi, 1989. Incidence of Brucellosis in sheep in Nineveh province. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 2: 75-82.

  72. Al-Dahash, S.Y.A., F.T. Juma and O.I. Azawi, 1988. Treatment of some infertility cases in sharabi cows. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 1: 43-51.

  73. Azawi, O.I., M. Fathala and K. Alu-Din, 1985. Effects of various diluents, glycerolization, freezing and thawing on the release of glutamic oxaloacetic tronsaminase (GOT) and glutamic pyruvic transaminase (GPT) from bovine spermatozoa. Iraqi J. Vet. Med., 9: 54-62.

  74. Azawi, O.I., K. Alu-Din and M. Fathala, 1985. Comparative study of using different diluents for freezing bull semen. Iraqi J. Vet. Med., 9: 134 -145.