Animal Production

Academic Staff

May 31, 2026, 9:50 a.m.
Fatah Majeed Khalaf
Fatah Majeed Khalaf (Master) Head of the Animal Project
Master’s Degree Holder
Meat Production

Animal Production
College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences
University of Duhok
[email protected]
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  • M.Sc. in Animal Production (Meat Production), College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 2022.
  • B.Sc. in Animal Production, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 2011.

  • Meat Production

Memberships

  • Member, Kurdistan Agronomists Syndicate (2011–present)
  • Member, Institute of Agricultural Management, Farm Office, Redend Farm, Pilning, Bristol (2024–present)

Employment

  • Manager, Animal Production Project, Department of Animal Production, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Duhok (2022–present)
  • Demonstrator, Department of Animal Production, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Duhok (2011–2018)

Professional Experience

  • Biology Teacher, Daren High School, Dohuk (2013–2015)

Training & Workshops

  • Pre-Intermediate English Language Course, Training and Development Centre, University of Duhok (May–August 2014)
  • Intermediate Level – Imperial English UK Program, English Language Learning Centre, University of Duhok (August–November 2025)

Conferences Attended

  • National Farm Management Conference (Online), Farm Office, Redend Farm, Pilning, Bristol (August 28, 2024)
  • Meat Quality in the Kurdistan Region: Challenges of Imported and Local Products and Pathways to Improvement, American University of Duhok Kurdistan (December 8, 2025)

Research

  • Hussein, N. J., Habib, R. S., Khalaf, F. M., Fazal, R. M., & Owais, M. (2025). Using infrared thermographic technique as an alternative to conventional rectal thermometer in sheep. Science Journal of University of Zakho, 13(1), 65–70. Link
  • Khalaf, F. M., & Oray, K. A. D. (2021). Growth performance, carcass characteristics and cost of gain of Awassi and Karadi lambs slaughtered at different weight. Journal of Duhok University, 24(2), 134–145. Link
  • Abdullah Al-Rekani, A. M., Abdulaziz Meshahbaz, R., Abdulhamid Yousif, A., et al. (2019). Gastrointestinal larval nematodes on pastures grazed by small ruminants of Duhok Area. Recent Researches in Earth and Environmental Sciences: 2nd International Conference. Link
  • Alkass, J. E., Buti, E. T. S., Hassan, J. N., & Khalaf, F. M. (2015). Carcass composition and tissue distribution of Karadi lamb maintained on concentrate or pasture. Journal of Duhok University (Agriculture And Veterinary Sciences), 18(1), 37–41. Link

  • Meat Production
  • Meat Technology
  • Sheep and Goat Production