CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name Ararsa Duguma Benti
Address Haramaya University, Ethiopia
Cell-phone +251(0)926260484
E-mail ararsad@yahoo.com
Institutional Email ararsa.duguma@haramaya.edu.et
ORCID ID:   https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1744-8381
    P.o.Box. 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Gender    Male
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1stDegree awarded and Institution DVM, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Jimma University, Ethiopia

on June, 2010
2ndDegree awarded and Institution MSc. in Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynecology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia on June, 2018
Academic Rank Assistant Professor of Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynecology
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Name and address of employer Yabello Regional Veterinary Laboratory Center, Ethiopiafrom September 2010 to November, 2014
Positions held Researcher and Department head of Veterinary Microbiology Laboratory
Name and address of employer Haramaya University, Ethiopiafrom December, 2014 up to date
Positions held Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of College of Veterinary Medicine
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Area ofResearchinterest Animal reproductive Biotechnology, Animal Breeding and Genetic improvement, Herd health Management.
Completed research projects

  1. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Animal Health and Veterinary Services Delivery: The Case of Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia (PI) (Funded by Haramaya University from 2020-2021)
  2. Knowledge Transfer on Assisted Reproductive Technology and  Ration Formulation in Intensive Dairy Cow Production of eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia (Principal investigator). ( Funded by Haramaya University in 2018-2019)
  3. Assessments, pathological and etiological studies on defects downgrading skin and hide quality in eastern Ethiopia (Co-investigator). (Funded by Haramaya University from 2015-2016).
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Relevant publications

1. Duguma A,Lemma A (2020) Ovarian follicular dynamics and uterine changes during the ovulatory wave predicts imminent ovulation in Mares. Int J Vet Sci Res 6(1): 041-046.

2.  Duguma, A., Lemma, A. and Hibste, A., 2019. Effect of breed and other animal-related factors on conception rate to artificial insemination with frozen semen in mares in Ethiopia. Tropical animal health and production, 51(5), pp.1173-1178.

3. Duguma A, AberaSh, Zewdie W,  Belina D and  Haro G (2017). Status of bovine tuberculosis and its zoonotic implications in Borana zone, Southern Ethiopia. Trop Anim Health Prod  49:445–450.

4. Bedasa, C., Duguma, A., Tesfaye, A. and Tolosa, T., 2022. Seroprevalence of infectious bursal disease and its potential risk factors in backyard chicken production of Waliso district, South Western Shoa Zone, Ethiopia. Veterinary Integrative Sciences, 20(1), pp.95-105.

5. Fayisa, O., Duguma, A.,Temesgen, M. and Lemma, F., 2020. Gastrointestinal parasites of sheep and goat in and around Gondar town, Northwest, Ethiopia. Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry, 36(3), pp.371-3804.

6. Ahmed J, Duguma A, Regassa D, Belina D and Jilo R (2017) Gastrointestinal Nematode Parasites of Small Ruminants and Anthelmintics Efficacy Test in Sheep of Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia, Animal and Veterinary Science 5(3): 39-44.

7. Benti AD, Zewude W (2014). Major reproductive health problems of indigenous Borena cows in Ethiopia. J. Adv. Vet. Anim. Res., 1(4): 182-188.

8. Duguma A, Tolosa T, Yohannes A (2014). Prevalence of clinical and sub-clinical Mastitis of crossbreed dairy cows at Holleta agricultural research center, Central Ethiopia. J. Vet. Med. and Anim. Hlth 6(1): 13-17.

9. Wubishet Z, Ararsa D and Alemayehu L (2013). Study of Bovine Mastitis in Selected Districts of Borena Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr., 61: 285-291.

10. Duguma A (2016). Practical Manual on Veterinary Clinical Diagnostic Approach. J VeterinarSciTechnol 7: 337.

11. Duguma A, Eshetu E, Gelan E (2014). Preliminary study on the prevalence and risk factors associated with gastrointestinal parasites of Camel in Yabello district, Southern rangelands of Ethiopia.  African Journal of Agricultural Research. 9(43):3191-3196.

12. Bedasa C, Getachow M, Duguma A, Abera S (2016): Status of Helminthes Parasites of Cattle in Dairy Farms of Holleta Agricultural Research Center, Central Ethiopia. J Vet SciTechnol 7: 365. doi:10.4172/2157-7579.1000365

13. Belina D, Belachew W, Hiko A, Duguma A, Hasen I, Urji A, Lemma S (2018): Assessments of Challenges and Marketing Channels of Skin and Hide in Eastern Ethiopia. J Vet SciTechnol 9: 510. doi:10.4172/2157-7579.1000510

14. Wirtu A, Abunna F, Duguma A (2018): Isolation and Identification of Staphylococcus aureus from Dairy Farms in Bishoftu Town, Ethiopia. JOJ Pub Health.; 3(1): 555604. DOI: 10.19080/JOJPH.2018.03.555604.

15. Wubishet Z, Golo D, Chala F, Shubisa A, Huqa L Godana H, Ararsa D. Sero-Prevalence of Brucellosis In Goats And Community Awareness In Liban District of Guji Zone, Oromia Regional State, Southern Ethiopia. JOJ Pub Health. 2017; 2(3): 555-587. DOI: 10.19080/ JOJPH.2017.02.555587.

16. Adem A, Duguma A (2020) Characteristics and Intracellular Life of Brucella Organism: A Review. J       MicrobBiochem Technol. 12:431 doi: 10.35248/1948-5948.20.12.43116.

 
Conference paper

17. Duguma, A., Lemma, A. and Hibste, A., (2019). Effect of breed and other animal-related factors on conception rate to artificial insemination with frozen semen in mares in Ethiopia;7th Annual national research conference organized by Ambo University held from May 3-4, 2019.

 
Certificate

  • Certificate of participation on training of Invitro Embryo Production and ART in Cattle held from 7-17 June/2017 in college of Veterinary Medicine and agriculture, Addis Ababa University.
  • Certificate on Dairy Farm Planning and Design by DeLaval (pty) Ltd at Haramaya University, Ethiopia during March 1-3, 2016.
  • Confirmation certificate for providing training on Estrus detection and Artificial Insemination in dairy cows, Semen handling and transportation, and minor surgical operations for field professionals organized by Harari Regional state in collaboration with Haramaya University from 01-04 October, 2018.
  • Certificate of participation on Greenhouse gas (GHG) Emission measuring techniques, mitigation and adaptation strategies in livestock in climate change scenario organized by ACE climate SABC in collaboration with Ethiopian Biotechnology institute (EBTi) during march 22-23, 2019 at Haramaya University.
  • Disease reporting TOT and data management and analysis using GIS/GPS and DOVAR organized by FAO in collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture at Yabello town (December 7- 17, 2010 G.C)
  • Diagnostic Techniques, Risk assessment and Laboratory Quality and Safety at NAHDIC, Sebeta (from December 7 – 14, 2011 G.C)
  • Sampling technics, ELISA techniques for FMD antibody and antigen detection, PPR and RVF antibody detection, RBPT and CFT techniques for Brucella antibody detection and Quality management system (ISO 17025:2005) organized by NAHDIC (from 4-15 February 2013)