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Dr Hosam Titit

htiti@ju.edu.jo

Title: Professor
Country: Jordan
Affiliation: Dept. Animal Production/ School of Agriculture/ The University of Jordan

About:

Dr. Hosam H. Titi is a prominent academic and researcher in the field of animal science.
Professional Background

  • Title: Professor (Full) of Ruminant Nutrition.
  • Institution: University of Jordan, Amman.
  • Department: Animal Production.
  • Role: He is involved in teaching graduate and undergraduate classes, supervising graduate students, and conducting both personal and extension research.

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD: Doctor of Philosophy (specializing in Animal Production/Ruminant Nutrition).

Research and Expertise
Dr. Titi has an extensive publication record focusing on the productivity and nutrition of ruminants, particularly sheep and goats (specifically Awassi lambs and Shami goats). His key research areas include:

  • Nutritional Supplements: Studying the effects of yeast cultures, cellulase enzymes, and vegetable oils on growth and milk production.
  • Dietary Efficiency: Evaluating the replacement of traditional protein sources (like soybean meal) with alternatives such as sunflower seed meal or bitter vetch.
  • Reproductive Performance: Investigating estrus synchronization and the impact of dietary fats on reproductive characteristics in ewes and does.
  • Carcass Characteristics: Researching how different feeding strategies affect the growth performance and carcass quality of lambs and goat kids.

He is widely cited in academic journals such as Small Ruminant Research, Animal Feed Science and Technology, and Livestock Science.​