Animal Production

Academic Staff

May 31, 2026, 9:45 a.m.
Nihayat Haji Sulaiman
Nihayat Haji Sulaiman (Master)
Assistant Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer in Sheep and Goat production

Animal Production
College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences
University of Duhok
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  • M.Sc. in Sheep and Goat Production, College of Agriculture, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 2008.
  • B.Sc. in Animal Production, College of Agriculture, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 2003.

  • Sheep and Goat Production
  • Principles of Animal Production
  • Production of Meat and Milk
  • Nutrition of small Ruminants

I have actively participated in a wide range of academic seminars, workshops, and professional development programs organized by the University of Duhok and the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences. These activities have enhanced my expertise in animal production and related fields, particularly within the Department of Animal Production, where I contribute as a member of the Sheep and Goat Production Committee.

Recent seminars and workshops include:

  • Hand in Hand for Better Seeds and a Better Future – Presented by Dr. Khabat Noori Hussein, 16 January 2025, 10:00 AM.
  • Education Effectiveness from Outcomes to Impact – Presented by Dr. Honar Issa, 13 November 2025, 7:00–10:15 AM.
  • Masterclass on Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology – Delivered by Dr. Naser Hassan Hamid (date and time as scheduled).
  • How to Fix Cracks and Protect Surfaces – Presented by Dr. Abdullah Murad Taher, 9 September 2025, 1:00 PM.

Additionally, I have participated in numerous university-level seminars, specialized workshops, and technical training sessions that support continuous professional development, including courses on reproductive physiology, endocrinology, and advanced livestock management techniques. These engagements allow me to contribute effectively to both departmental projects and broader academic initiatives.

Research

  • Sulaiman, N. H. S., Ameën, G. I., Mohammed, H. M., & Taha, V. J. (2022). Effect of supplemented different levels of pomegranate peels on performance and carcass characteristics of local goat kids.
  • Alkass, J. E., Buti, E. T. S., Hassan, J. N., & Taher, T. M. (2015). Body composition and carcass tissue distribution of Karadi lamb maintained on concentrate or pasture. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 5(13), 232–240.
    https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JBAH/article/view/23975
  • Dosky, K. N., Sulaiman, N. H., & Hidayet, H. M. (2014). Fattening and some carcass characteristics of Karadi lambs raised on concentrate or pasture. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 4(11), 1–4.
  • Kamal Noman, N., Dosky, K. N., & Omar, D. (2011). Effect of feeding urea-treated wheat straw and formaldehyde-treated barley grains on milk composition and some blood metabolites of Meriz does. Research Opinions in Animal & Veterinary Sciences, 11, 700–703.
  • Sulaiman, N. H., & Alkass, J. E. (2009). Effect of castration and level of protein on growth performance and carcass characteristics of local goat. Journal of Duhok University, 12(1), 5

  • Sheep and Goat Production