Nurhusien Yimer Degu



Salutation
Associate Professor Dr

School/Centre
School of Medicine

Department
Veterinary Sciences

Position
Associate Professor

Email
nurhusienyimerdegu@imu.edu.my

Professional Network


Education

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (THERIOGENOLOGY AND CYTOGENETICS), 2011 UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
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DOCTOR OF VETERINAR MEDICINE (VETERINARY MEDICINE), 2005 ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY

Memberships

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European Society of Domestic Animal Reproduction (ESDAR). regular member 2024 - Present

Research Funding
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Exploring the role and mechanism of protection conferred by edible bird’s nest against polycystic ovary syndrome using a rat model. FRGS | 01 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2025

Publications

Research Articles

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Safety and efficacy of oral edible bird's nest supplementation: Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory benefits for Arabian race stallions during exercise. VETERINARY WORLD 2025
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Edible Bird’s Nest (EBN) Ameliorates the Effects of Indomethacin (IMC)-Induced Embryo Implantation Dysfunction in Rats BIOLOGY 2025
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Effects of edible bird’s nest and EDTA on cadmium toxicity exposed rats’ embryo production, quality, and pre-and post-embryo transfer pregnancy rates JOURNAL OF ADVANCED VETERINARY AND ANIMAL RESEARCH 2024
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Edible bird’s nest mitigates histological alterations in the cortexes of rats’ brains subjected to lead toxicity ADV. ANIM. VET. SCI 2024
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Potential biomarkers for lameness and claw lesions in dairy cows: A scoping review JOURNAL OF DAIRY RESEARCH 2024
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Honey-derived phytochemicals: Implications for stem cell activation and health benefits JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS 2024
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Aniline blue test for sperm protamination—a valuable add-on to the bull breeding soundness evaluation TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION 2023
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Effect of indomethacin on embryo implantation and histomorphology of uterus, ovary, kidney, and liver of rats SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2023
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Enhancement of frozen-thawed quality of bull semen after enrichment of docosahexaenoic acid extended in tris-extender J. ANIM. HEALTH PROD 2023
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Red dragon ( Hylocereus polyrhizus) fruit peel extract increased the motility and viability of spermatozoa of hypercholesterolemic rats ( Rattus norvegicus) OVOZOA: J ANIM REPROD 2023
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Prophylactic effect of edible bird's nest on acetaminophen-induced liver injury response in mice model. PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2022
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Edible bird’s nest supplementation in chilled and cryopreserved Arabian stallion semen SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2022
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Growth performance and sexual maturity in Malaysian Kedah-Kelantan and Kedah-Kelantan× Brangus bulls ADV. ANIM. VET. SCI 2022
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Edible Birds Nest (ebn) Therapy Against Indomethacin (imc) Induced Reproductive Dysfunction In Rats 41ST MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION (MSAP) ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND THE 6TH ASEAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON ANIMAL PRODUCTION FROM 26TH"28TH OCTOBER 2022 IN GEORGETOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA. 2022
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First study on phenotypic and morphological characteristics of Malaysian Kedah-Kelantan cattle (Bos indicus) and method of estimating their body weight VETERINARY WORLD 2022
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Review of antioxidant-rich natural dietary products as protective and therapeutic factors against cadmium toxicity in living organisms. PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 2021
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Protective effect of edible bird’s nest on ovaries of cycling female rats subjected to cadmium toxicity J. ANIM. HEALTH PROD 2021
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A preliminary study on the effects of EZ Mixin® and EquiPlus® extenders supplemented with Edible Bird’s Nest on the quality of chilled Arabian stallion semen ANIMAL REPRODUCTION 2021
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Edible bird’s nest protects histomorphology of rat’s uterus against cadmium (Cd) toxicity through a reduction of Cd deposition and enhanced antioxidant activity SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2021
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Effect of Edible Bird's Nest Supplement on Hepato-renal Histomorphology of Rats Exposed to Lead Acetate Toxicity. JORDAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2020
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Can Panax Ginseng Aqueous Extract Improve Chilled and Cryopreserved Bull Spermatozoa? AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 2020
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Butylated hydroxytoluene protects bull sperm surface protein-P25b in different extenders following cryopreservation VETERINARY WORLD 2020
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The role of edible bird’s nest and mechanism of averting lead acetate toxicity effect on rat uterus VETERINARY WORLD 2019
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Effects of EBN on embryo implantation, plasma concentrations of reproductive hormones, and uterine expressions of genes of PCNA, steroids, growth factors and their receptors in rats THERIOGENOLOGY 2019
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Histopathological changes of acetaminophen-induced liver injury and subsequent liver regeneration in BALB/C and ICR mice VETERINARY WORLD 2019
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Impact of Eurycoma longifolia extract on DNA integrity, lipid peroxidation, and functional parameters in chilled and cryopreserved bull sperm CRYOBIOLOGY 2018
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Edible bird’s nest impact on rats’ uterine histomorphology, expressions of genes of growth factors and proliferating cell nuclear antigen, and oxidative stress level VETERINARY WORLD 2018
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Ameliorating effect of edible bird’s nest against lead acetate toxicity on the rat hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian axis and expressions of epidermal growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor in ovaries COMPARATIVE CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 2018
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Determination of ovarian cysts in cattle with poor reproductive performance using ultrasound and plasma progesterone profile VET. MED. OPEN J 2018
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Modification of electro-ejaculation technique to minimise discomfort during semen collection in bulls PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 2018
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Sperm DNA Impairment in the Bull: Causes, Influences on Reproduction and Evaluations. PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 2018
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Effect of different concentrations of soybean lecithin and virgin coconut oil in Tris-based extender on the quality of chilled and frozen-thawed bull semen VETERINARY WORLD 2017
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Kinetic motilities of cryopreserved bull spermatozoa: Owing to the effect of Eurycoma longifolia jack aqueous extract AM. J. ANIM. VET. SCI 2017
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Supplementation of Antioxidant BHT to Different Bull Semen Extenders Enhances Semen Quality after Chilling. PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 2017
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Hypo-Osmotic Swelling Test Modification to Enhance Cell Membrane Integrity Evaluation in Cryopreserved Bull Semen. PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 2017
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Effect of docosahexanoic acid on quality of frozen–thawed bull semen in BioXcell extender REPRODUCTION, FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT 2017
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Frozen-thawed quality of bull semen after combined supplementation of docosahexaenoic acid and alpha linolenic acid into tris based semen extender PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 2017
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Cytological endometritis and its agreement with ultrasound examination in postpartum beef cows VETERINARY WORLD 2017
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21 Evaluation of semen extenders for short-term storage of ram semen at 4 C FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT 2017
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Assessment of three different endometrial cytological sampling methods in postpartum beef cows. JAPS: JOURNAL OF ANIMAL & PLANT SCIENCES 2017
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Agreement among bacteriological findings, vaginal discharges, and endometrial cytology for endometritis detection in postpartum beef cows. EMIRATES JOURNAL OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE (EJFA) 2017
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Effect of different concentrations of egg yolk and virgin coconut oil in Tris-based extenders on chilled and frozen-thawed bull semen ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE 2017
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The roles of antioxidants and fatty acids in sperm cryopreservation CRYOPRESERVATION IN EUKARYOTES. LONDON: INTECHOPEN 2016
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Edible Birds’ Nest (EBN) hydrolysate for bovine sperm cryopreservation JSM INVITRO FERTIL 2016
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Seroprevalence of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) infection and associated risk factors in cattle in Selangor, Malaysia VET. MED. OPEN. J 2016
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Recurrent vaginal prolapse in a postpartum river buffalo and its management BUFFALO BULLETIN 2016
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Pseudopregnancy in a Doe and its Hormonal Therapy INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIVESTOCK RESEARCH 2016
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α-Linolenic acid supplementation in BioXcell® extender can improve the quality of post-cooling and frozen-thawed bovine sperm ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE 2015
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Effect of tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia) extract on chilled and frozen bull semen quality GREEN TECHNOLOGY FARMING FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION 2015
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Evaluation of physical and ultra-structural attributes of bulls' semen with variable freezing potential MAL J ANIM SCI 2015
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Two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of Bali bull (Bos javanicus) seminal plasma proteins and their relationship with semen quality THERIOGENOLOGY 2015
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Butylated hydroxytoluene can reduce oxidative stress and improve quality of frozen–thawed bull semen processed in lecithin and egg yolk based extenders ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE 2015
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Testicular evisceration sequel to trauma and its surgical management in a rabbit MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH 2015
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Alpha‐linolenic acid supplementation in tris extender can improve frozen–thawed bull semen quality REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS 2015
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Evaluation of physical and ultra-structural attributes of bulls' semen with variable freezing potential MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE (MALAYSIA) 2015
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Effect of honey supplementation into Tris Extender on Cryopreservation of Bull Spermatozoa MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE (MALAYSIA) 2015
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Two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of Bali bull (Bos javanicus) seminal plasma proteins and their relationship with semen quality THERIOGENOLOGY 2015
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Comparison of cryopreservative effect of different levels of omega-3 egg-yolk in citrate extender on the quality of goat spermatozoa. PAKISTAN VETERINARY JOURNAL 2014
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ADDITION OF 2.5% HONEY INTO TRIS EXTENDER PROVIDES A COMPARABLE SEMEN CRYOPRESERVATION RESULT WITH BIOXCEL® EXTENDER ETERINARY RESEARCH 2014
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Development of Superovulation Program and Heterologous in vitro ASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND VETERINARY ADVANCES 2013
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Effect of Semen Collection Methods on the Quality of Pre‐and Post‐thawed B ali Cattle (B os javanicus) S permatozoa REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS 2013
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Development of superovulation program and heterologous in vitro fertilization test assessment in hamsters ASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND VETERINARY ADVANCES 2013
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Fecal progestin extraction and analysis for non-invasive monitoring of ovarian cycle in beef cows PAK. VET. J 2012
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Corpora lutea diameter, plasma progesterone concentration and follicular development in PGF2α and CIDR estrus synchronized goats PAK VET J 2012
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Effects of elevated ambient temperature on embryo implantation in rats AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 2012
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Ovarian activity in beef and dairy cows with prolonged postpartum period and heifers that fail to conceive TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION 2010
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Correlation between plasma progesterone concentrations and fecal Progestins during the estrus cycle of Kedah Kelantan cows INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON TROPICAL ANIMAL PRODUCTION (ISTAP) 2010
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Sperm concentration determination: 2X-cel slide CASA vs. haemocytometer PROCEEDING OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ANIMAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SAFETY 2009
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Aerobic bacterial flora of the respiratory tract of healthy sheep slaughtered in Dessie municipal abattoir, northeastern Ethiopia REVUE DE MéDECINE VéTéRINAIRE 2007

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Other Publications

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Ultrastructural alterations in vitrified immature bovine oocytes REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS | 01 Jan 2011
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Radioimmunoassay of fecal progestins can be used to diagnose ovarian disturbance in beef cows REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS | 01 Jan 2011


Supervisions
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Muhammad Ibrahim Panhwar | Doctorate | 01 Sep 2023 Thesis: THERAPEUTIC EXPLORATION OF EDIBLE BIRD NEST ON OVARIAN FUNCTION, ENDOCRINE BALANCE, METABOLIC PROFILE, AND GENE EXPRESSION AGAINST EXPERIMENTALLY PRODUCED POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME USING RAT MODEL
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AL-SHITI ANMAR JASIM MOHAMMED | Doctorate | 01 Sep 2020 Thesis: EFFECT OF EDIBLE BIRD'S NEST (EBN) AND EDTA ON CADMIUM TOXICITY EXPOSED RATS' EMBRYO PRODUCTION, QUALITY PRE- AND POST- EMBRYO TRANSFER PREGNANCY RATES