CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Bruk Abraha Fitwi (Previously Ashebr Abraha Fitwi)

DVM, MSc in Veterinary Microbiology

Associate Professor of Veterinary Microbiology

College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University,

P.O. Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.

E-mail: abraha.ashebr@yahoo.com/abrahabruk@gmail.com

Institutional E-mail: Bruk.Abraha@haramaya.edu.et

Institutional ID: 2630/07

Tele: +251-910-898705/+251-924-920639

ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6059-6457

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Current position 

  • October 2017 to present: Editorial Manager East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia.

Completed research projects

  • Camel Productivity Improvement Project in Eastern Ethiopia (Principal Investigator; funded by HU)
  • Epidemiological Investigation on Major Microbial and Parasitic Pathogens Involved on Dromedary Camel Calf Diarrhea in Eastern Ethiopia (Principal Investigator;funded by EIAR)

Ongoing research project

  • Study on Sero-Epidemiology, Isolation And Economic Impacts Of Bovine Brucellosis In Selected Areas Of Eastern Ethiopia (Co- Investigator, funded by HU)

Research interests

Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Immunology, Antimicrobial Resistance, Herbal Plants, Microbial Diseases of Animals, Zoonotic Pathogens, Diagnostics, Vaccinology

PUBLICATIONS

1.Belisa Usmael, Bruk Abraha, Sisay Alemu, Bahar Mummed, Adem Hiko and Abdallahi Abdurehman (2022). Isolation, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and risk factors assessment of nontyphoidal Salmonella from apparently healthy and diarrheic dogs.BMC Veterinary Research (2022) 18:37. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-03135-x
2. Ararsa Kumala, Fethu Lemma, Bruk Abraha Fitwi (2021). Total Bacterial Count and Identification of Staphylococcus species from Critical Control Points of Raw and Processed Milk in Selected Dairy Farm in Bishoftu Town, Ethiopia. Journal of Advanced Veterinary Research, 11(4): 208-212. https://www.advetresearch.com/index.php/AVR/article/view/782
3. Shazali Mohammed Awel, Getachew Mulatu Dilba, Bruk Abraha, Demeke Zewde, Bayeta Senbata Wakjira, Abde Aliy (2021). Seroprevalence and Molecular Detection of Foot and Mouth Disease Virus in Dairy Cattle Around Addis Ababa, Central Ethiopia.Veterinary Medicine: Research and Reports, 12:187-197.https://doi.org/10.2147/VMRR.S317103

4. Abdela Edao Nura, Bruk Abraha Fitwi, and Esayas Gelaye Leykun (2021). Factors Associated with Bacteriological Cure of S. aureus in Bovine Mastitis in Mid Rift Valley of Ethiopia. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, 4 (1): 1071.
5. Jelalu Kemal, Tesfaheywet Zerihun, Sisay Alemu, Kedir Sali, Musa Nasir, Ashebr Abraha, Teka Feyera (2020). In Vitro Acaricidal Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used against Ticks in Eastern Ethiopia.Hindawi: Journal of Parasitology Research, 2020: 7834026.
6. Ababu Lakew, Adem Hiko, Ashebr Abraha, and Shimelis Mengistu Hailu (2019): Sero-prevalence and community awareness on the risks associated with Livestock and Human brucellosis in selected districts of Fafan Zone of Ethiopian-Somali National Regional State. Veterinary and Animal Science, 7: 100047. Available at:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vas.2019.100047
7. Ashebr Abraha, Teshome Bikila, Sisay Alemu and Yimer Muktar (2017): Bacillus Cereus isolation and load from raw cow milk sold in Markets of Haramaya District, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Food Contamination, 4:15, ISSN: 2196-2804. DOI: 10.1186/s40550-017-0060-z
8. Segni Bedasa, Daniel Shiferaw, Ashebr Abraha and Tesfanesh Moges (2018): Occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from food of animal origin in Bishoftu town, Central Ethiopia. International Journal of Food Contamination, 5:2, ISSN: 2196-2804.  DOI: 10.1186/s40550-018-0064-3
9. Bahar Mummed, Ashebr Abraha, Teka Feyera, Adugna Nigusse, and Solomon Assefa (2018): In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants in the Traditional Treatment of Skin and Wound Infections in Eastern Ethiopia. Hindawi: BioMed Research International, Volume 2018, Article ID 1862401. Available at:  https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/1862401
10. Sema Regasa, Shimelis Mengistu, and Ashebr Abraha (2019): Milk Safety Assessment, Isolation, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Staphylococcus aureus in Selected Dairy Farms of Mukaturi and Sululta Town, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Hindawi: Veterinary Medicine International, Volume 2019, Article ID 3063185, Available at:   https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/3063185
11. Gelgelo Malicha, Sisay Alemu, Fasil Aklilu and Ashebr Abraha (2017): Study of Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia in Sidama Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Journal of Veterinary Science & Technology, 8:5. DOI: 10.4172/2157-7579.1000471
12. Melkamu Melese, Sisay Alemu, Jelalu Kemal, Yimer Muktar and Ashebr Abraha (2017): Vector identification and bovine trypanosomosis in Edja district, south Ethiopia. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 29 (05), Available  at: http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd29/5/ssay29101.htm
13. Agari Feyisa, Anwar Hassen, Nateneal Tamerat, and Ashebr Abraha (2017): Isolation and Identification of Streptococcus Uberis in Lactating Cows of Haramaya University Dairy Farm. East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 1 (1): 7-12. Available at:   www.haramayajournals.org
14. Sisay Alemu and Ashebr Abraha (2017): Prevalence of Bacteria Associated with Subclinical Mastitis in Haramaya University Dairy Cattle, Goat and Sheep Farms. East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 1 (2): 61-66. Available at:   www.haramayajournals.org
15. Sisay Alemu, Fethu Lemma, Jelalu Kemal, Ashebr Abraha, and Tahir Adem (2017): Prevalence and Characterization of Hydatid Cyst in Cattle at Halaba Kulitto Municipal Abattoir, South Ethiopia. East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 1 (1): 47-52. Available at:   www.haramayajournals.org
16. Abdela Edao and Ashebr Abraha (2019): Invitro susceptibility and cure rate of Staphylococcus aureus bovine mastitis under treatment with intramammary antimicrobials in the Mid Rift Valley of Ethiopia. Basic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Review, 7 (4): 25-24, ISSN 2315-6880. Available online at: www.basicresearchjournals.org
17. Shibiru Bedasa, Abriham Kebede, Ashebr Abraha (2017). Review On Reproductive Biotechnology And Its Role In Dairy Cattle Production And Health.Report and Opinion, 9 (3) http://www.sciencepub.net/report
18. Nuredin Wabe, Ashebr Abraha and Sisay Alemu (2017). Parasitic and Gross Pathological Causes of Cattle Organ and Carcass Condemnation at Hawassa Municipal Abattoir, Ethiopia. Advances in Biological Research, 11 (6): 373-381.

19. Mahendra Pal, Ashebr Abraha, Md.Tanvir Rahman, and Pratibha D. (2014). Protothecosis: An Emerging Algal Disease of Humans and Animals.International Journal of Life Sciences Biotechnology and Pharma Research, 3:1-13.

20. Nuraddis I., Ashebr A., Shiferaw M. (2010). Assessment of Reproductive Performance of Cross Breed Dairy Cows (Holstein Friesian x Zebu) in Gondar Town. Global Veterinaria, 6:561-566.