• Zebari, H. M. H., Rutter, M. S., & Bleach, E. C. L. (2025). Estrus behavior changes during the first, second, and ≥3rd postpartum of lactating dairy cows. Anbar Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 23(1), 695–710. Link
• Zebari, H. M. H., & Salih, H. (2023). The effect of iodine drenching during late pregnancy on thyroid hormones and biochemical parameters of black goats and their kids performance. Large Animal Review, 29(3), 147–154. Link
• Zebari, H. M., Rutter, S. M., & Bleach, E. C. L. (2022). The relationship between milk oestradiol concentrations and oestrus activity in lactating Holstein–Friesian cows. Animal Production Science, 63(5), 441–449. Link
• Abbi, A. Q. S., Zebari, H. M. H., Barwary, M. S. Q., & Hidayet, H. M. (2022). Effect of zinc addition to drinking water on performance and behavior of growing lambs during hot climate. Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 53(5), 1145–1153. Link
• Salih, H. S., & Zebari, H. M. H. (2022). Effect of iodine doses on hematological and enzymes parameters of black goats during late pregnancy period. Journal of Duhok University, 25(2), 56–64.
• Hawar, Z., Hoger, H., Assel, A. N., Nizar, H., & Nawroz, K. (2021). Pain caused by ear tagging in kids of native black goats. sjuoz.uoz.edu.krd, 9(1), 15–19. Link
• Zebari, H. M. H. (2021). The comparison between reproductive performance in synchronized and spontaneous estrus sheep. Journal of Scientific Research in Medical and Biological Sciences, 2(4), 30–37. Link
• Zebari, H. M., Rutter, S. M., & Bleach, E. C. L. (2020). Fatty acid profile of milk for determining reproductive status in lactating Holstein Friesian cows. Animal Reproduction Science, 202, 26–34. Link
• Zebari, H. M. H. (2020). Factors that influence on reproductive efficiency in Karadi and Awassi sheep raised under traditional conditions. Journal of University of Duhok (Agri. and Vet. Sciences), 23(2), 169–181. Link
• Region, K. (2020). University students' attitudes towards animal welfare in Duhok Zoo. Journal of Civil Engineering, 1(01), 25–28. Link
• Zebari, H. M., Rutter, S. M., & Bleach, E. C. L. (2019). Characterizing changes in activity and feeding behaviour of lactating dairy cows during behavioural and silent oestrus. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 206, 12–17. Link
• Zebari, H. M. (2019). Investigations of factors that influence oestrus expression in dairy cattle. Harper Adams University. Link

(Abstracts)

• Zebari, H. M., Rutter, S. M., & Bleach, E. C. (2018). Characterizing the activity and feed intake of lactating dairy cows during the peri-oestrus period. BSAS conference abstract.
• Zebari, H. M., Rutter, S. M., & Bleach, E. C. (2018). Effect of number of cows in oestrus simultaneously on activity of dairy cows in oestrus. BSAS conference abstract.
• Zebari, H. M., Rutter, S. M., & Bleach, E. C. (2018). Effect of body condition score on activity of dairy cows in estrus. ADSA conference abstract.
• Zebari, H. M., Rutter, S. M., & Bleach, E. C. (2018). Acetic acid and Arachidonic acid profile of bovine milk as oestrus detection method. UK Fertility Societies abstract.
• Zebari, H. M., Rutter, S. M., & Bleach, E. C. (2017). Characterizing changes in feeding behaviour of lactating dairy cows during the perioestrus period. ISAE conference abstract and proceedings.
• Barwary, M. S. Q., Barwary, A. Q. S., & Zebari, H. M. H. (2014). Influence of Prostaglandin F2 α injection on semen characteristics and some enzymatic activity in Meriz bucks. J. Anim Sci. Link
• Zebari, E. B. H. M. H., & Rutter, M. S. (2014). Effect of oxytocin injection and collection intervals on the semen output and quality during breeding and nonbreeding season of local Meriz bucks. Journal of University of Duhok (Agr. and Vet. Sciences). Link
• Oramari, R. A., Bamerny, A. O., & Zebari, H. M. (2014). Factors affecting some hematology and serum biochemical parameters in three indigenous sheep breeds. Advances in Life Science and Technology. Link
• Zebari, M. H., Buti, E. T. S., & Hamo, R. A. H. (2013). Some blood biochemical parameters of meriz does during different physiological status.
• Barwary, M. S. Q., Barwary, A. Q. S., & Zebari, H. M. H. (2013). Journal of Animal Scientist. Link
• Hawar M. H. Zebari (2011). Seasonal variations effect on testicular measurements, semen characteristics, testosterone level and some blood parameters in local Meriz bucks. Link

Research Interests

My research focuses on nutritional and physiological interventions that enhance reproductive performance, neonatal vitality, and overall productivity in small ruminants. I am particularly interested in the role of trace minerals and antioxidants in shaping metabolic, behavioral, and reproductive outcomes. Key areas of interest include:

1. Selenium-Enriched Yeast Supplementation in Ewes:
   Investigating how selenium-enriched yeast administered during late pregnancy influences maternal physiology and neonatal behavioral responses at parturition.
   
2. Iodine and Selenium Interactions During Late Pregnancy and Early Lactation:
   Examining the combined effects of iodine and selenium supplementation on physiological parameters of ewes and the growth, health, and adaptability of their newborn lambs.
   
3. Mineral Supplementation and Growth Performance of Lambs:
   Assessing how iodine and selenium supplementation affects growth rate, hematological profiles, and biochemical indicators of lambs from weaning to slaughter age.
   
4. Maternal Nutrition and Neonatal Biochemical Status:
   Evaluating the impact of selenium-enriched yeast provided to ewes during late gestation on serum biochemistry and liver enzyme activity in both ewes and newborn lambs at parturition.
   
5. Determinants of Biochemical and Hormonal Variation in Karadi Sheep:
   Identifying and analyzing factors that influence serum biochemical markers and hormonal regulation in Karadi sheep under different management and environmental conditions.
   
6. Antioxidant Supplementation and Reproductive Efficiency in Goats:
   Studying the effects of selenium and vitamin E injections on reproductive performance, fertility outcomes, and endocrine responses in local black goats.

• Animal Physiology from 2014 to present. Undergraduate and Postgraduate
• Reproductive Physiology and Artificial Insemination from 2013 to present. Undergraduate
• Endocrinology. Undergraduate
• Avian Physiology in 2013 and 2014. Undergraduate
• Animal Behaviour and Welfare from 2019 to present. Undergraduate and Postgraduate
• Physiology of Lactation. Postgraduate

Supervised Postgraduate Theses

I have provided academic supervision for several postgraduate research projects at both the doctoral and master’s levels. The following students were supervised under my guidance:

1. Hawar Fatah Kak – Ph.D. in Animal Physiology (Ongoing)
   Thesis Title: Effect of different levels of drenching iodine and selenium on the physiological status and milk components of pregnant and lactating ewes, and performance of their lambs.
   
2. Viyan Abdulla Muhammed – M.Sc. in Animal Behavior (Completed 2025)
   Thesis Title: The effect of selenium-enriched yeast supplementation during late pregnancy on ewes and their newborn lambs’ behavior at lambing.
   
3. Harbi Sabri Salih – M.Sc. in Animal Physiology (Completed 2023)
   Thesis Title: The effect of potassium iodide drenching on physiological performance of does and their kids.

Conferences, Workshops, and Scientific Activities

• 2021 | World Forum for Women in Science Without Borders
  Attended the World Forum for Women in Science Without Borders, held from March 8–10, 2021, at the University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region–Iraq.
  
• 2020 | 2nd International Scientific Discussion Conference
  Attended the Corona Pandemic Impact on Local and Global Animal Production conference, organized by the Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, University of Kirkuk–Iraq, on May 16, 2020.
  
• 2019 | BSAS International Conference (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)
  Participated in the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) International Conference, April 8–11, 2019, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
  
• 2019 | UK Fertility Societies Annual Conference (Birmingham, UK)
  Attended the Annual International Conference of the UK Fertility Societies, held from January 3–5, 2019, at the International Conference Centre, Birmingham, UK.
  
• 2018 | BSAS International Conference (Dublin, Ireland)
  Participated in the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) International Conference, April 8–11, 2018, at Cork Park, Dublin, South Ireland.
  
• 2017 | ISAE Annual International Conference (Aarhus, Denmark)
  Attended the Annual International Conference of the International Society of Applied Ethology (ISAE), August 8–11, 2017, at Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
  
• 2017 | BSAS International Conference (Chester, UK)
  Participated in the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) International Conference, April 25–27, 2017, at Chester University, Chester, UK.
  
• 2016 | Dolen Ffermio Conference (Wales, UK)
  Attended the Dolen Ffermio Conference on December 9, 2016, at Llanfyllin High School, Llanfyllin, Wales, UK.
  
• 2016 | Promoting Yourself Workshop (Chester, UK)
  Participated in the Promoting Yourself Workshop on April 5, 2016, at the University of Chester, Chester, UK.
  
• 2016 | BSAS International Conference (Chester, UK)
  Attended the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) International Conference from April 5–7, 2016, at Chester University, Chester, UK.
  
• 2012 | 1st Scientific Agricultural Conference (University of Duhok)
  Participated in the 1st Scientific Agricultural Conference of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region–Iraq, held from April 10–12, 2012.

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