LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

by: Professor Dr. Ibrahim Fayez Mahmoud Marai
Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture,
Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.

Table of contents:

Papers published in refereed international journals

Review papers in international refereed journals

Papers published in refereed international conference proceedings

Articles in Books

Papers published in refereed local journals

Review papers published in refereed local journals

Papers published in refereed local conference proceedings

Reviews published in refereed local conference proceedings

International books, as Editor and Author

Text books in Arabic

Text books in English

Research work not included in the list of publications (Articles in Magazines)

Manuscripts under publication

1. Published in refereed international journals:

   1. Papers published in refereed international journals:

      • Badreldin A.I., Kamar G.A.R., Shafei M.M., Marai I.F.M. (1961) Histological structure of wool follicle group in fat-tailed sheep. Acta Anatomica (Switzerland), 44: 363-373.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1962) Eta al primo parto e durata delle interparto nelle bovine e nei bufali. Rivista Agricultura Sub Tropicale, Firenze (Italy), fasc. 10-12: 544-555.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1964) L'allevamento delle pecore europeé nelle regioni tropicali e subtropicali. Rivista Agricultura Sub Tropicale, Firenze (Italy), fasc. 7-9: 340-353.
      • Lucifero M., Marai I.F.M. (1965) La razza Chianina. I. Attitudine al parti bigamini e rapporto statistico dei sessi. Studi Sassari (Italy), Sez. III, 12: 100-110.
      • Lucifero M., Marai I.F.M. (1965) La razza Chianina. II. Il peso del vitelli alla nascito ed il peso delle madri. Studi Sassari (Italy), Sez. III, 12: 202-213.
      • Lucifero M., Marai I.F.M. (1965) La razza Chianina. III. Eta al primo parto ed intervallo fra i parti. Studi Sassari (Italy), Sez. III, 12: 224-233.
      • Lucifero M., Marai I.F.M. (1965) La razza Chianina. IV. Intervallo parto- fecondazione elungezza della gestazione. Studi Sassari (Italy), Sez. III, 12: 234-245.
      • Lucifero M., Marai I.F.M. (1965) La razza Chianina. V. Longevita eivita produttiva. Studi Sassari (Italy), Sez. III, 12: 267-276.
      • Lucifero M., Marai I.F.M. (1965) La razza Chianina. VI. La statistiche vitali ed i problemi tecnici dell'allevamento. Studi Sassari (Italy), Sez. III, 12: 277-286.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1967) Studio istologico della pelle e dei follicoli della lana di alcune razze di pecore egiziane ed europee. Rivista Agricultura Sub Tropicale, Firenze (Italy), fasc. 4-6: 192-199.
      • Ragab M.T., Marai I.F.M. (1969) Some wool follicle characteristics in crossbreds between Egyptian coarse wool and long and fine-wool breeds. Journal of Agricultural Science. Cambridge (UK) 73: 211-213.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1970) The size of the primary wool follicles as determinant factor of the type of the fleece. Rivista Agricultura Sub Tropicale, Firenze (Italy), fasc. 4-6, 7-9: 196-302.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1970) The pre-natal competition between wool follicles. Rivista Agricultura Sub Tropicale, Firenze (Italy), fasc. 4-6, 7-9: 203-208.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1971) The relationship between body weight and the different characteristics of wool follicles in Egyptian coarse-wool sheep. Rivista Agricultura Sub Tropicale, Firenze (Italy), fasc. 1-3: 3-11.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1972) A study of twin and triplets Ossimi fat-tailed sheep. Rivista Agricultura. Sub Tropicale, Firenze (Italy), fasc. 10-12: 307-316.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1973) A study on birth weight of Ossimi fat-tailed sheep. Rivista Agricultura Sub Tropicale, Firenze (Italy), fasc. 1-12: 119-132.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Yamani K.A. (1973) Biochemical studies on silage. I. Effect of different additives on the course of fermentation and quality ofsilage made from corn low in dry matter. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 11: 61-67.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Yamani K.A. (1973) Biochemical studies on silage. II. Effect of wilting on the course of fermentation and quality of silage made from corn cut at the beginning of flowering (dry matter 14.53%) Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 11: 153-158.
      • Marai I.F.M., Yamani K.A. (1973) Developmental changes in serum proteins and their fractions in some crosses of geese during the course of force feeding period. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 11:161-170.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1973) A study on the European sheep under the Egyptian environment. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 11: 171-177.
      • Yamani K.A., Marai I.F.M. (1973) Growth rate and feed efficiency of food conversion of Italian and Landes broiler geese. British Poultry Science (Britain), 14: 421-424.
      • Yamani K.A., Marai I.F.M., Losoncsy S. (1973) Developmental changes in serum proteins, lipids and cholesterol during the force.feeding of geese. Annales de Biologie Animale, Biochimie, Biophysique (Paris, France), 13: 215-223.
      • Yamani K.A., Kovacs E., Marai I.F.M. (1974) Semen characteristics of different breeds of geese in Hungary. Acta Anatomica (Switzerland), 87: 154-160.
      • Marai I.F.M., Yamani K.A., Farahat S.E. (1974) Soybean-milk, fermented soybean-milk and fermented soybean residue as substituents in ducklings ration. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 12(4): 359-365.
      • Yamani K.A., Marai I.F.M. (1974) Crammed and self-fed Pekin drakes on maize for fatty liver and meat production. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 12(4): 367-372.
      • Yamani K.A, Marai I.F.M., Szabo J. (1974) Growth rate performance of some productive traits in geese. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 12(4): 373-390.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1975) Some wool characteristics of two Egyptian breeds of sheep. Rivista Agricultura Sub Tropicale, Firenze (Italy), fasc., 41: 157-166.
      • Marai I.F.M., Abou El-Ella S.S., Yamani K.A., Abou El-Ella W.M. (1975) Preliminary study on using fermented skim milk in poultry ration. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 13: 217-233.
      • Marai I.F.M., Ibrahim H. (1975) Partial and complete castration of Karadi fat-tailed sheep in Northern Iraq. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 13: 289-299.
      • Marai I.F.M., Taha A.H.. (1976) Productive and reproductive adaptations of Friesian cattle introduced to a sub-tropical environment. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 14(3): 313-324.
      • Al-Zujajy R., Marai I.F.M., Hammady H.Y. (1977) Fresh, dried and sterilized manure of chicks, sheep and cattle as feedstuffs for growing chicks. Beitrage trop. Landwirtsch. Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 15(1):55-60.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1977) Wool follicle characteristics of Awassi fat-tailed sheep in Northern Iraq. Acta Anatomica (Switzerland)
      • Aboul-Naga A.K., El-Shobokshy A.S., Marai I.F.M., Moustafa M.A. (1981) Milk production from subtropical non-dairy sheep. 1. Ewe performance. Journal of Agricultural Science. Cambridge (Britain), 97: 297-301.
      • Marai I.F.M., Abdel-Malek A.A.W., Bedeir L., Metry G.H. (1983) Growth and reproductive performances of Shorthorn crosses and native cattle as affected by two levels of feeding. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany) , 21: 199-205.
      • Marai I.F.M., Aboul-Naga A.M., Swidan F.Z., El-Shobokshy A.S., Abdel Malek A. A.W., Saad N.R. (1983) Flushing treatments of subtropical ewes bred three times within two years. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 21: 213-218.
      • Marai I.F.M., Nowar M.S., Behgat L.B., Owen J.B. (1987) Effect of docking and shearing on growth and carcass traits of fat-tailed sheep. Journal of Agricultural Science. Cambridge (Britain), 109: 513-518.
      • Marai I.F.M., Ewais M.S.S., Abou-Fandoud E. (1988) Histological and histochemical studies on prenatal development of wool follicles in Egyptian fat-tailed sheep. Sekton Tierproduktion und Veterinärmedizin Wissenschaftsbereich Tierfutterung und Ernahrungsshaden (Germany)
      • Abelrazik M.A., El-Sayiad Gh.A., Marai I.F.M., Soliman M.M. (1988) Effect of different combinations of light and dark regimes on the performance of egg lay events, fertility and plasma steroid hormones on the ovulatory cycle, in Pekin ducks. Journal of Agricultural Science. Cambridge (Britain), 111: 99-105.
      • El-Sayiad Gh.A., Marai I.F.M., Afifi E.A. (1988) Phenotypic and genetic characteristics of growth of Peking ducklings under Egyptian conditions. Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge (Britain), 100: 170-190.
      • El-Sayiad Gh.A., Marai I.F.M., Abdelrazik M.A., Hassan M.N.M. (1989) Photoperiod and thermal effects on productive and reproductive performance of Ross Tented egg type and Hubbard broiler living under sub-tropical conditions. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 27, 109-117.
      • Marai I.F.M., Nomar M.S., El-Shobokshy A., Bahgat L.B. (1989) Effect of docking and shearing on blood constituents and heat tolerance of fat-tailed Ossimi sheep. Research and Development in Agriculture (Britain), 6 (2): 83-86.
      • Farghaly H.M., Pirchner F., Marai I.F.M., Gabr H. (1990) Lebensleistung importierter und in Agypten goborenes Schwarzbüntrinder. Vortragstagung der DGFZ/GFT, Geißen,(Germany)
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Enany T.M., Abdine A.M.M. (1990) Prenatal development of adenohyphysis cell types, ovary and uterus of dromedary camels. Archiv für experimentelle Veterinärmedizin, Leipzig (West Germany), 44: 581-589.
      • El-Masry K.A., Marai I.F.M. (1991) Comparison between Friesians and water buffaloes in growth rate, milk production and some blood constituents, during winter and summer conditions of Egypt. Animal Production (Britain), 53: 39-43.
      • Marai I.F.M., Gebriel G.M., Abou-Fandoud E.I. (1992) Relationships between blood groups and some wool characteristics in Egyptian fat-tailed sheep. Animal Production (Britain), 55:123-127.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Gaafary M.N., Ahmed B.A.K. (1992) A note on effect of docking on skin structure and characteristics of the fleece in Rahmani fat-tailed sheep. Animal Production (Britain), 55(2): 292-294.
      • Marai I.F.M., Daader A.H., El-Darawany A.A., Aboulnaga A.(1992) Some physiological aspects of repeat breeding in Holstein Friesian and its improvement under the Egyptian environment. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 30(3): 199-209.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Nasr A.E. (1992) Typical repeat breeding and its improvement in buffaloes. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtaschaft und Veterinärmedizin (Germany), 30(3): 305-314.
      • Marai I.F.M., Daader A.H., Mekkawy M.Y., Gabr H.A., Ibrahim H. (1992) Effect of housing system, season of the year and year and age on some physical and haematological parameters and blood constituents of Ossimi sheep. Journal of Arid Environment (Britain), 22: 277-285.
      • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M., El-Sayiad Gh.A. (1995) A trial to grade New Zealand White rabbits for broiler production at marketing and breeding. World Rabbit Science (France), 3(2): 75-84.
      • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M., Alazab A.M. (1995) Copper-protein in nutrition of New Zealand White rabbits under Egyptian conditions. World Rabbit Science (France), 3(3): 113-124.
      • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M., El-Sayiad Gh.A. (1995) Genetic and non-genetic factors affecting milk production and pre-weaning litter traits of New Zealand White rabbit does under Egyptian conditions. World Rabbit Science (France), 3(3): 119-124.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., Daader A.H., Yousef H.M. (1995) Effects of Egyptian subtropical conditions and the heat stress alleviation techniques of water spray and diaphoretics on the growth and physiological functions of Friesian calves. Journal of Arid Environment (Britain), 30: 219-225.
      • Marai I.F.M., Ayyat M.S., El-Aasar T.A. (1996) New Zealand White rabbits does and their growing offspring as affected by diets containing different protein levels with or without Lacto-Sacc supplementation. World Rabbit Science (France), 4(4): 225-230.
      • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M., El-Shafei O.M. (1996) Factors affecting adjusted milk yield for lactation length in Egyptian buffaloes and their pattern of inheritance. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (India), 66 (6): 607-613.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., Daader A.H., Yousef H.M. (1997) Effects of diet supplementation and body cooling on heat stressed Friesian calves reared under Eastern Desert of Egypt. Journal of Tropical Animal Health and Production (Britain), 4: 201-208.
      • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M. (1997) Effects of heat stress on growth, carcass traits and blood components of New Zealand White rabbits fed various dietary energy-fibre levels, under Egyptian conditions. Journal of Arid Environments (Britain), 37: 557-568.
      • Farghaly H.M., Marai I.F.M., Gabr H.A., Pirchner F. (1997) Changes of stability, milk and calf production in Friesian, in Egyptian environments. Journal of Agriculture in the Tropics and Subtropics (Germany), 98: 151-162.
      • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M. (1998) Evaluation of application of the intensive rabbit production system, under the sub-tropical conditions of Egypt. World Rabbit Science (France), 6(1): 213-217.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Keraby F.E., Zeidan A.E.B., Moussa I.A. (1998) New methods for freezing bovine semen. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (India), 68(10): 1051-1055.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., Farghaly H.M. (1999) Productive, physiological and biochemical changes in imported and locally born Friesian and Holstein lactating cows under hot summer conditions of Egypt. Journal of Tropical Animal Health and Production (Britain), 31: 233-243.
      • Marai I.F.M., Ayyat M.S., Gabr A.H., Abdel-Monem U.M. (1999) Growth performance, some blood metabolites and carcass traits of New Zealand White broiler rabbits as affected by heat stress and its alleviation, under Egyptian conditions. Options Méditerranéennes (Spain), 41: 35-42.
      • Marai I.F.M., Yamani K.A.O., Nowar M.S., Ibrahim Z.A. (2000) Effect of force-feeding on thyroxine and testosterone hormones, total body water and biological half life (t 1/2) of 3HOH in ducks and geese, under Egyptian conditions. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (India), 70 (7): 294-298.
      • Marai I.F.M., Khalil A.B.A. (2000) Pre- and post-natal development of skin characteristics in the one humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (India), 70(11): 1210-1217.
      • Marai I.F.M., Khalil A.B.A. (2000) Pre- and post-natal development of skin characteristics in the one humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) Annals of Arid Zone (India), 39(2): 177-183.
      • Marai I.F.M., Bahgat L.B., Shalaby T.H., Abdel-Hafez M.A. (2000) Fattening performance, some behavioral traits and physiological reactions of male lambs fed concentrates mixture alone with or without natural clay under hot summer of Egypt. Annals of Arid Zone (India), 39: 449-460.
      • Marai I.F.M., Ayyat M.S., Abd El-Monem U.M. (2001) Growth performance and reproductive traits at first parity of New Zealand White female rabbits as affected by heat stress and its alleviation, under Egyptian conditions. Tropical Animal Health and Production (Britain), 33: 451-462.
      • Marai I.F.M., Abou-Fandoud E.I., Daader A.H., Abou-Ela A.A. (2001) Associations between marker gene alleles and doe traits in Nubian (Zaraibi) goats in Egypt. Annals of Arid Zone (India), 193-197.
      • Marai I.F.M., Abou-Fandoud E.I., Daader A.H., Abou-Ela A.A. (2002) Reproductive doe traits of the Nubian (Zaraibi) goats in Egypt. Small Ruminant Research (Canada), 46: 201-205.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., Gad A.E. (2002) Reproductive traits of male rabbits as affected by climatic conditions, in the subtropical environment of Egypt. Animal Science (Britain), 75: 451-458.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., Gad A.E. (2002) Rabbits productive, reproductive and physiological traits as affected by drinking saline water. Livestock Production Science, 78: 71-90.
      • Fadiel A., Ganji G., Farouk A., Marai I.F.M. (2003) Genome analysis of genbank known rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) genes. World Rabbit Science, 11: 117-136.
      • Fadiel A., Lithwick S., Ganji G., Marai I.F.M. (2003) Structural and functional relationships shown by genomic analysis of Capra hircus genes. Journal of Agricultural Science (Britain), 140: 235-244.
      • Marai I.F.M., Gabr H.A., Askar A.M. (2003) Fish polyculture as affected by culture season, stocking density and breed, under subtropical conditions of Egypt. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (India), 73 (2): 204-208.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Abou-Fandoud E.M., Abdel-Hafez M.A.M. (2003) Alleviation of heat stressed Egyptian Suffolk rams by treatment with selenium, melatonin or prostaglandin F2α hot summer of Egypt. Journal of Animal Veterinary Advances (Faisalabad, Pakistan), 2(4): 215-220.
      • Marai I.F.M., Ayyat M.S., Abd El-Monem U.M.A. (2004) Heat stress and its limitation of feed with zinc and magnesium, in growing male New Zealand White rabbit, in sub-tropical conditions of Egypt (Stress da calore e sua limitazione tramite integrazione dietetica con zinco e magnesio, in conigli maschi New Zealand White in accrescimento, in condizioni temperate e calde in Egitto). Rivista di Coniglicoltura (Italy), 41(3): 41-45.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb S.A, Gad A.E. (2004) Reproductive traits of female rabbits as affected by heat stress and lighting regime under subtropical conditions of Egypt. Animal Science (Britain), 78 : 119-127.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Abou-Fandoud E.I., Abdel-Hafez M.A.M. (2004) Reproductive traits and the physiological background of the seasonal variations in Egyptian Suffolk ewes under the conditions of Egypt. Annals of Arid Zone (India), 42(2): 1-9.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., Gad A.E. (2005) Tolerance of some imported growing rabbits as meat animals for hot climate and drinking saline water under sub-tropical environment of Egypt. Animal Production Journal (Britain), 81: 115-123.
      • El-Darawany A.A., Marai I.F.M., Elwan K.M., El-Tarabany A.A. (2005). Mucus and hormonal traits in three gestation patterns (pre-, full- and post-term) of Egyptian Nubian (Zaraibi) crossbred doe goats. Animal Science Journal (Japan), 76(6): 541-547.
      • Marai I.F.M., Bahgat L.B. (2003) Fat-tailed sheep traits as affected by docking. Tropical Animal Health and Production (Britain), 35: 351-363.
      • Marai, I.F.M., Asker, A.A. and Bahgat, L.B. (2006). Tolerance of New Zealand White and Californian doe rabbits at first parity to sub-tropical environment of Egypt. Livestock Science, 104: 165-172.
      • Marai, I.F.M., Ayyat, M.S., and Abd El-Monem, U.M. (2006) Growth performance, blood components and slaughter traits of New Zealand White male broiler rabbits as affected by dietary supplementation with calcium, sodium and potassium, during winter and summer of Egypt. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems (Mexico), 6: 149-155.
      • Marai, I.F.M. and Zeidan, A. 2007. Artificial insemination (A.I.) in Camelidae. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems (Mexico), 7: 7-13.
      • Marai, I.F.M., Haeeb, A.A.M and Gad, A.E. 2007. Biological functions in young pregnant rabbit does as affected by heat stress and lighting regime under sub-tropical conditions of Egypt. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems (Mexico), 7: 165-176.
      • Marai, I.F.M., Habeeb, A.A.M. and Gad, A.E. (2008, Accepted) Performance of New Zealand White and Californian male weaned rabbits in the sub-tropical environment of Egypt. Animal Science Journal (Japan), 79(4).

       

   2. Review papers in international refereed journals:

      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., (1998) Adaptability of Bos taurus cattle under hot climate conditions. Annals of Arid Zone (India), 37(3): 253-281.
      • Rashwan A.A., Marai I.F.M. (2000) Mortality in young rabbits: A review. World Rabbit Science (France), 8(3): 111-124.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., Gad A.E. (2002) Rabbit's productive, reproductive and physiological traits as affected by heat stress (a review) Livestock Production Science (Netherlands), 78: 71-90.
      • Marai I.F.M., Rashwan A.A. (2003) Rabbit behaviour under modern commercial production conditions. A review. Archiv für Tierzucht, Dummerstorf (Germany), 46(4): 357-376.
      • Marai I.F.M., Rashwan A.A. (2004) Rabbit behaviour response to climatic and managerial conditions. A review. Archiv für Tierzucht, Dummerstorf (Germany), 47(5): 469-482.

       

   3. Papers published in refereed international conference proceedings:

      • Abd El-Baki S.M., Daader A.H., Marai I.F.M., Soliman E.S. (1983) Metabolic studies in the rumen of Egyptian sheep fed berseem or Elephant grass. 5th World Conference of Animal Production, Tokyo, Japan.
      • Marai I.F.M., Ewais M.S.S., Abou-Fandoud E. (1983) Pre-natal development of wool follicles in Egyptian fat-tailed sheep. 5th World Conference of Animal Production, Tokyo, Japan. Vol 2.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Mahmoud S.S, Ahmed K.G.M. (1983), Effect of feeding natural mouldy contaminated foodstuffs in Egypt. 5th World Conference of Animal Production, Tokyo. Japan. Vol. 2.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1983) Pre- and post-natal development of wool follicles in Egyptian fat-tailed sheep. 1st Egyptian-Hungarian Conference on Animal Production, Budapest, Hungary.
      • Marai I.F.M., Abou-Fandoud E. (1985) Definition of sheep foetal ages by using their body dimensions. 3rd AAAP Animal Science Congress, Seoul, Korea.
      • Gabr H.A., Daader A.H., Marai I.F.M., Ibrahim H. (1986) Influence of season and type of housing on some behavioral criteria in Ossimi sheep. 2nd Egyptian British Conference on Animal & Poultry Production., U.C.N.W., Bangor, U.K.
      • El-Maghawry A.M., Yamani K.M., Marai I.F.M. (1988) A preliminary study on performance of some productive traits in New Zealand White and Californian rabbits, under Egyptian environments. 4th World Rabbit Conference, Budapest, Hungary. 1: 264-275.
      • Daader A.H., El-Keraby F., Marai I.F.M., Al-Juburi S.H. (1988) GOT and LDH enzymes release in frozen ram semen supplemented with PGF2α, cholesterol or copper. 11th International Congress on Animal Reproduction & A.I., Dublin, Ireland.
      • Afifi E.A., Yamani K.A., Marai I.F.M., El-Maghawry A.M. (1992) Environmental and genetic aspects of litter traits in New Zealand White and Californian rabbits, under the Egyptian conditions. Journal of Applied Rabbit Research, 15(A): 335-350.
      • Marai I.F. M., El-Maghawry A.M., Tawfeek M.I., El-Sayiad Gh.A. (1993) Body weight and its relation to egg production in Peking female ducks, under Egyptian environmental conditions. International Poultry Congress, Istanbul, Turkey. pp. 101-115.
      • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M. (1996) Effects of summer heat stress on growth performance, some carcass traits and blood compounds of New Zealand White rabbits fed different dietary protein-energy levels, under subtropical Egyptian conditions. In: Proc. 6th Cong. World Rabbit Sci. Assoc., Toulouse, France, 2: 151-161.
      • Marai I.F.M., Ayyat M.S., Gabr H.A., Abd El-Monem U.M. (1996) Effects of heat stress and its amelioration on reproduction performance of New Zealand White adult female and male rabbits, under Egyptian conditions. 6th World Rabbit Congress, Toulouse, France, 2: 197-202.
      • Marai I.F.M., Ayyat M.S., Gabr H.A., Abdel-Monem U.M. (1999) Growth performance, some blood metabolites and carcass traits of New Zealand White broiler male rabbits as affected by heat stress and its amelioration, under Egyptian conditions. 2nd International Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Adana, Turkey. Cahiers Options Méditerranéennes (Spain), 41: 35-42.
      • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M. (2000) Growth performance and carcass traits as affected by breed and dietary supplementation with different zinc levels, under Egyptian conditions. 7th World Rabbit Congress (Valencia, Spain), pp. 83-88.
      • Marai I.F.M., Ayyat M.S., Abd El-Monem U.M. (2000) Young doe rabbit performance traits as affected by dietary zinc, copper, calcium or magnesium supplements, under winter and summer conditions of Egypt. 7th World Rabbit Congress, (Valencia, Spain) pp. 313-320.
      • Marai I.F.M., Daader A.H., Hassan F.A., Abou-Ela A.A. (2000) Anglo-Nubian goats reproductive performance traits under Egyptian environmental conditions. 7th International Conference on Goats (Poitiers, France) pp.419-420.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Abou-Fandoud E.M., Abdel-Hafez M.A.M. (2003) Association between marker gene alleles and Egyptian Suffolk ewe traits. Abstracts of 54th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production. Rome, Italy. pp 7.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., Gad H.E. (2004) Growth performance traits and the physiological background of young doe rabbits as affected by climatic conditions and lighting regime, under sub-tropical conditions of Egypt. 8th World Rabbit Congress, Pueblo City, Mexico.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1991) The use of growth promoters in meat production (In Arabic) 1st Arab Symposium on New Techniques in Meat Production. Arab Universities Union. Amman, Jordan.
      • Cooper R.G., Mahrouse Kh.M., Marai I.F.M. (2004) Nutrition of the Ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) 11th Ostrich World Congress (Croatia) pp 45-59.
      • Zeidan, A.E.B., Marai, I.F.M., Ahmadi, E.A.A., Abd El-Kariem, M.A. and Abdel-Samee, A.M. (2004). Reproductive patterns of male Camelidae. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Animal Production and Health in Semi-Arid Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt. pp 49-79.
      • Marai I.F.M., Zeidan A.E.B., Abdel-Samee A.M., Abizaid A., Fadiel A. (2005) Dromedary camel's reproductive traits as affected by environmental conditions. In: International Scientific Conference on Camels, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.
      • Marai I.F.M., Abou-Fandoud E.I., El Darawany A.A., Fadiel A., Abdel-Hafez M.A. (2006) Marker gene alleles associated with Egyptian Suffolk ewe traits. Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Small Ruminant Production, Cairo, Egypt. pp 1-6.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Abou-Fandoud E.I., Abdel-Hafez M.A.M. (2006) Serum blood components during pre-oestrus, oestrus and pregnancy phases, in Egyptian Suffolk ewes. Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Small Ruminant Production, Cairo, Egypt. pp 47-62.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Elwan K.M., El-Tarabany A.A. (2006) Nubian (Zaraibi) crossbred doe goat traits as affected by three gestation patterns (pre-, full- and post-term). Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Small Ruminant Production, Cairo, Egypt. pp 73-88.

    

2. Articles in Books:

   • El-Shobokshy A.S., Aboul-Naga A.M., Swidan F.Z., Saad N.R., Marai I.F.M. (1982) Increased productivity of subtropical ewes. In: Animal Production in the Tropics edited by M. K. Yousef. Preager Special Studies.
   • Marai I.F.M. (1987) Increasing productivity by manipulating mating behaviour. In: Techniques in Sheep Production Edited by Marai I.F.M. and Owen J.B. pp. 239-251. Butterworths and Co., London, U.K.
   • El-Shobokshy A.S., Jones D.I.H., Marai I.F.M., Owen J.B., Phillips C.J.C. (1989) New techniques in feed processing for cattle. In: New Techniques in Cattle Production edited by C.J.C. Phillips, pp 67-86. Butterworths and Co, London, U.K.
   • Marai I.F.M., Forbes J.M. (1987) New Techniques in environmental control for cattle. In: New Techniques in Cattle Production edited by C.J.C. Phillips, pp 121-129. Butterworths and Co, London, U.K.
   • Habeeb A.A.M., Marai I.F.M., Kamal T.H. (1992) Heat stress. In: Farm Animals and the Environment, edited by C. Phillips and D. Piggins. pp. 27-47. C.A.B. International. Willingford, University Press, Cambridge, UK.
   • El-Darawany A.A., Marai I.F.M. (1994) Hazards and control of aflatoxins. In: Pollution in Livestock Production Systems edited by A. Dewi, R.F.E. Axford, I.F.M. Marai and H. Omed. pp 43-54. C.A.B. International. U.K.
   • Abdel-Samee A.M., Marai I.F.M. (1994) Ionizing radiation and radioprotection. In: Pollution in Livestock Production Systems edited by A. Dewi, R.F.E. Axford, I.F.M. Marai and H. Omed. pp 81-96. C.A.B. International, U.K.
   • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M. (1994) Effects of salinity of drinking water on farm animals. In: Pollution in Livestock Production Systems edited by A. Dewi, R.F.E. Axford, I.F.M. Marai and H. Omed. pp 81-96. C.A.B. International, U.K.
   • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A. and Kamal T.H. (1995) Response of livestock to excess of sodium intake. In: Sodium in Agriculture edited by C.J.C. Phillips and P.C. Chiy. pp 173-180. Chalcombe Publications, U.K.

    

3. Published in refereed local journals:

   1. Papers published in refereed local journals:

      • Badreldin A.I., Kamar G.A.R., Shafei M.M., Marai I.F.M. (1961) Factors influencing wool follicle characteristics in fat-tailed sheep, Journal of Animal Production, U.A.R. (Egypt), 1: 61-73.
      • Marai I.F.M., Shefei M.M. (1964) The "Post natal check" in the development of the wool follicles. Journal of Animal Production, U.A.R. (Egypt), 4 (2): 145-150.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1966) Studies on fattening and fattening economics of native cattle in Egypt. Fellaha Journal (Egypt), January-February: 54-64 (In Arabic)
      • Badreldin A.L., Marai I.F.M. (1966) Wool follicle development in relation to fleece type in Barki, Merino and Texel sheep. Journal of Animal Production, U.A.R. (Egypt), 6 (2): 105-116.
      • Shafei M.M., Marai I.F.M. (1966) Skin glands and layers in some breeds of sheep. Journal of Animal Production, U.A.R. (Egypt), 6 (2): 117-124.
      • Shalaby A.S., Marai I.F.M., Nowar, M.S. (1977) Preliminary studies on zeranol implantation for promoting growth of Egyptian buffalo and cattle calves. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), 4(2): 195-208.
      • Shalaby A.S., Marai I.F.M. (1978) Heat signs and conception rate in relation to the levels of inorganic phosphate in blood serum of mature buffalo heifers. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), 2(2): 185-192.
      • Yamani K.A., Nowar M.E., Marai I.F.M., Eid A.M.S. (1978) Some purebred, crossbred and backcross fed conventional and improved diet of winter and spring hatches for broiler production in Egypt. Journal of Animal Production, (Egypt) 18(2): 169-175.
      • Afifi E.A., Marai I.F.M., Gabr H.A., Ibrahim I.L. (1979) Relationship between hair coat characteristics and physiological and productive performance of Friesian cattle and buffaloes. Agricultural Research Review (Egypt), 7: 127-137.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., El-Hosseni H.M. (1979) Studies on the possibility of adding rice hulls to the first cut of berseem for making silage. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), Bull. No. 42.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., El-Hosseni H.M. (1979) The nutritive value of rice hulls and berseem silage. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), Bull. No. 43.
      • Gabr H.A., Marai I.F.M., Afifi Y.A.A., Abdel-Malek A.A.W., Ibrahim I.L. (1979) Hair coat characteristics of imported Friesian cattle and Egyptian buffaloes. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), Bull. No. 76.
      • Marai I.F.M., Afifi Y.A.A., Abdel-Malek A.A.W., Gabr H.A., Ibrahim I.L. (1979) Relationship between hair coat characteristics and animal performance among imported Friesian cattle and Egyptian buffaloes. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), Bull. No. 75.
      • Marai I.F.M., Radwan U.A.H., Nowar M.S., Allam E.A., Abou-Ela S.S. (1979) Feeding rabbit on different levels and courses of roughages and concentrates. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), 6(2): 153-168.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Swidan F.Z., El-Gaafary M.N. (1979) Studies on making silage from citrus pulp and rice hulls. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt) Bull. No. 41.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Saad M.M. (1979) Production of secondary metabolites by growing some isolates of Aspergillus flavus on solid and liquid media. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), Bull. No. 45.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Mohmoud S.S., Morsi A.E., Ahmed K.G. (1979) Studies on mouldy contaminated foodstuffs in Egypt. 1. Effect of feeding natural mouldy sesame on Albino White rats. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), Bull. No. 46.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Yamani K.A., El-Hossari M.A., Amer M.I. (1979) The effect of diet and strain on growth and feed efficiency of three Fayoumi strain chicks raised on different lysine containing diets. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), 6(2): 137-152.
      • Aboul-Ela S.S., Marai I.F.M., Nowar M.S., Radwan M.A.H., Allam E.A. (1980) Studying the digestibility of clover hay and yellow corn grains by both sheep and rabbits. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), 7(2): 377-391.
      • El-Bagouri I., Wasif M.M., Swidan F.Z., Marai I.F.M., Nowar M.S., El-Asser N. F. (1980) Effect of drought conditions, method of potassium fertilization and stage of maturity on nitrogen fractions, amino acids and nucleic acids of Napier (Elephant) and Sorghum grasses. Agricultural Research Review (Egypt), 58(6), 93-103.
      • Swidan F.Z., Nowar M.S., Wasif M.M., Marai I.F.M., El-Assar N.F. (1980) Effect of drought conditions, method of potassium fertilization and stage of maturity on in vitro dry matter disappearance, fibre fractions and volatile fatty acids of Napier and sorghum grasses. Agricultural Research Review (Egypt), 58(6): 121-135.
      • Wasif M.M., El-Baghouri I., Swiden F.Z., Marai I.F.M., Nowar M.S., El-Assar M.F. (1980) Effect of drought conditions, method of potassium fertilization and stage of maturity on gross energy proximate and mineral composition of Napier (Elephant) and sorghum grasses. Agricultural Research Review (Egypt), 58(6) 105-119.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Yamani K., Radwan M.A.H., Allam E.A.(1980) Studying the digestibility of clover hay and yellow corn grains by both sheep and rabbits. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research, 7(2): 377-391.
      • El-Aggori S.A., Gado M.S., Gabr H., Yamani K.A.O., Marai I.F.M., El-Labban A. (1980) Weight of first egg at sexual maturity as an indicator for expected egg production in chicken. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), Bull. No. 107.
      • El-Aggori S.A., Gado M.S., Gabr H., Yamani K.A.O., Marai I.F.M., El-Labban A. (1980) Correlation between body weight at sexual maturity and some measurements of egg production. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), Bull. No. 111.
      • Yamani K.A., El-Aggori S.A, Gabr H.A., Marai I.F.M., El-Labban A. (1980) Managerial trials to improve the laying capacity of the fowl. Journal of Animal Production, A.R.E. (Egypt), 20(2): 91-100.
      • Abd El-Baki S.M.S., Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Bassuny S.M. (1981) Metabolic studies on the rumen and blood of Ossimi sheep fed urea. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), Bull. No. 436.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Yamani K.A., Abou El-Naga K.M.(1981) Water lentil plants as a partial substitute for protein in growing chicks diet. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), 8(1): 173-186.
      • Nowar M.S., Abd El-Baki S.M.S., Marai I.F.M., Bassuny S.M. (1981) Effect of feeding different levels of urea on digestibility and nitrogen balance in Ossimi sheep. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), Bull. No. 525
      • Abd El-Baki S.M.S., Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Bassuny S.M. (1982) Biochemical studies on using high levels of urea in sheep rations. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), Bull. No 477.
      • Daader A.H., Marai I.F.M., Nasr A.S. (1982) Survival of buffalo bull spermatozoa at 50°C. in extenders containing different levels of egg yolk, glycerol and catalase. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), Bull. No. 504.
      • Gabr H.A., Marai I.F.M., Afifi Y.A.A., Youssef A.A, (1982) Some factors affecting abortion among Friesian, Friesian crosses and buffalo in Egypt. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt), ??
      • Yamani K.A.O., Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Irky A.M., Eid A.U.S. (1982), Studies on body measurements and dressing weight of broiler chicks. Egyptian Journal of Animal Production, 22(l): 19-26.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Mohmoud S.S., Morsi A.E., Ahmed K.G.(1982) Studies on mouldy contaminated foodstuffs in Egypt. 5. Effect of feeding natural mouldy sesame on White rats. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt)
      • Daader A.H., El-Keraby F., Marai I.F.M., El-Jibouri S.A.S. (1985) Ram semen characteristics as affected by some climatic elements in sub-tropical conditions. Egyptian Journal of Animal Production, 25(1): 105-116.
      • Marai I.F.M., Daader A.H., Nasr A.E. (1985) Some physiological and biochemical attributes of buffalo semen. Egyptian Journal of Animal Production, 25(1): 99-104.
      • Gabr H.A., Marai I.F.M., Bedair L., Saleh K.M. (1986) Studies on some behavioral criteria in Egyptian buffaloes 1. Effect of spacing on calves growth. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research, 8(1): 391-407.
      • Gabr H.A., Marai I.F.M., Bedair L., Saleh K.M. (1986) Studies on some behavioral criteria in Egyptian buffaloes. 2. Effect of type of housing and grazing on milking animals. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt) 8(1): 409-430.
      • El-Karaby F.Z., Daader A.H., Marai I.F.M., Hameid S.A. (1986) Effect of glycerol level, temperature of glycerol addition and equiliberation time on the survival and fertilizing ability of deep frozen ram semen. Journal of Agriculture Research Review (Egypt), 64(6): 1005-1012.
      • El-Gaafary M.N., Abdel Megeed A., Marai I.F.M. (1987) New technique for assessing the fertilizing ability of spermatozoa by using zona-free hamster eggs. The New Egyptian Journal of Medicine, 1(2): 465-467.
      • El-Sayiad Gh.A., Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A. (1988) Blood constituents in immature light and heavy Peking ducks. Journal of Egyptian Poultry Science, 8: 476- 489.
      • Marai I.F.M., Abdel-Samee A.M., El-Gaafary M.N. (1990) Criteria of response and adaptation to high temperature for reproductive and growth traits in rabbits. Options Méditerranéennes, Série Séminaires, 17: 127-134.
      • Marai I.F.M., Daader A.H., Abdel-Samee A.M., Ibrahim H. (1992) Some treatments for alleviation thermal stress in lactating Friesian and Holstein cows during winter and summer in Sharkeya Governorate, Egyptian Journal of Applied Science (Egypt), 7: 700-715.
      • Sonbol S.M., Abd El-Baki S.M., El-Gendy K.M., Marai I.F.M. (1992) Effects of dietary protein level and sources on nutrient utilization and growth performance in New Zealand White rabbits. Egyptian Journal of Rabbit Science (Egypt), 2(2):145-160.
      • Nowar M.S., Abdel-Baki S.M., Marai I.F.M., Zaki A.A. (1992) Evaluation of new varieties of fodder beet (Majoral and Poly Produtiva) as new summer forages. Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research (Egypt)
      • Soliman A.M., Marai I.F.M., El-Menshawy S.M. (1994) Age at first calving, days open and lactation length correction factors for total milk yield and repeatability estimates of some productive and reproductive traits in Egyptian buffaloes raised under desert conditions. Annale Agricultural Science, Moshtohor (Egypt), 33(3): 1489-1510.
      • Habeeb A.A.M., Marai I.F.M., El-Maghawry A.M., Gad A.E. (1997) Growing rabbits as affected by salinity in drinking water under winter and hot summer conditions of Egypt. Egyptian Journal of Rabbit Science (Egypt), 7(2): 81-94.
      • Marai I.F.M., Zeidan A.E.B., Abd El-Kariem M.A., Shitta A.A.M. (1999) Reproductive performance and blood constituents of high and low milk yielder post-partum Friesian cows. Zagazig Veterinary Journal (Egypt), 27(1): 125-136.
      • Habeeb A.A.M., Marai I.F.M., Gabr H., Farghaly H.M. (1999) Blood biochemical changes in imported and locally born Friesian and Holstein lactating cows. Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications (Egypt), 32:267-277.
      • El-Darawany A.A., Marai I.F.M., Nasr A.S., Shehata M.A. (2000) Anoestrus due to galactorrhoea in imported Holstein cows and its improvement in Egypt. Suez Canal Veterinary Medicine Journal. III (2): 427-436.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., Gad A.E., (2005) Tolerance of imported rabbits grown as meat animals to hot climate and saline drinking water in the subtropical environment of Egypt. Animal Science, 81: 115-123.
      • Marai, I.F.M. and Fadiel, A. (2006). The rabbit informatics in the post genome era (In Arabic). Poultry Magazine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 187: 46-49.

       

   2. Review papers published in refereed local journals:

      • Ahmed Soad S., Marai I.F.M. (1996) Artificial insemination and some factors affecting semen production and fertility in small animals (rabbits and poultry) Egyptian Journal of Rabbit Science (Egypt), 6(1): 1-20.
      • Marai I.F.M., (1998) Evaluation of the economic efficiency of rabbit performance units or farms (In Arabic) Egyptian Journal of Rabbit Science, 8(2): 183-193.
      • Marai, I.F.M., Habeeb, A.A. and Gad, A.E. (2004). Reproductive traits of female rabbits as affected by heat stress and lighting regime under subtropical conditions of Egypt. J. Anim. Sci., 78: 119-127.
      • Marai, I.F.M. and Al-Dahabi, M.A. (2006). Productive and reproductive traits of buffaloes as affected by heat stress (In Arabic). Bovine & Ovine Magazine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 57-58: 44-48.
      • Marai, I.F.M. and Fadiel, A. (2006). The rabbit informatics in the post genome era (In Arabic). Poultry Magazine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 187: 46-49.

    

4. Published in refereed local conference proceedings:

   1. Papers published in refereed local conference proceedings:

      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., El-Enany T.M., Saad M.M. (1981) Effect of aflatoxins Bl+Gl mixture on the performance of Albino White rats. 1st National Congress on Biochemistry. Cairo, Egypt.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Mahmoud S.S., Morsi A.E., Ahmed K.G. M. (1981) Studies on mouldy contaminated foodstuffs in Egypt. 2. Effect of feeding natural mouldy peanut on the performance of Albino White rats. 1st National Congress of Biochemistry, Cairo, Egypt.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Mahmoud S.S., Morsi A.E., Ahmed K.G.M. (1981) Studies on mouldy contaminated foodstuffs in Egypt. 3. Effect of feeding natural mouldy undecorticated cotton seed on the performance of Albino White rats. 1st National Congress of Biochemistry, Cairo, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M., Nowar M.S., Gomaa E.A., Mostafa I.M., Morsi A.E. (1981) Effect of the hostathion insecticide on Dokki chicken's performance. 4th Pesticide Conference, Tanta University (Egypt), Vol. III B.
      • Nowar M.S., Gomaa E.A. Marai I.F.M., Mostafa I.M., Morsi A.E. (1981) Toxicity of 0,0-diethyl 0-1-Phenyl-12, 3 triazole-3-yl-phosphorothienate (Hostathion) and its effect on the digestibility of nutrients in chickens. 4th Arab Pesticide Conference, Tanta University (Egypt), III B: 31-45.
      • Hathout M.K., Swiden F.Z., Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Ghanem H.M. (1982) Effect of concentrates level on milk yield composition from cows fed Napier grass based rations. 6th International Conference on Animal Production, Zagazig, Egypt. 1: 46-59.
      • Swidan S.Z., Nowar M.S., Hathout E.K., Marai I.F.M., Ghanem H.H. (1982) Digestibility and nutritive value of Napier grass fed ad lib. with different levels of concentrates. 6th International Conference on Animal Production, Zagazig, Egypt, 1: 60-69.
      • Swidan F.Z., Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Abdel-Baki S.M.S., El-Gaafary M.N. (1982) A preliminary study of the influence of urea addition during ensiling of citrus pulp-root hulls on the course of fermentation and the quality of silage produced. 6th International Conference on Animal Production, Zagazig, Egypt, 1: 70-80.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Shalaby A.S., Ayyat M.S. (1982) Promoting effect of zeranol (Ralgro) on suckling and weaned buffalo calves in Egypt. 6th International Conference on Animal Production, Zagazig, Egypt, 1: 153-166.
      • Marai I.F.M., Nowar M.S., Shalaby A.S., Ayyat M.S. (1982) Effect of zeranol (Relgro) implantation on Egyptian cattle calves. 6th International Conference on Animal Production, Zagazig, Egypt, 1: 167-182.
      • Daader A.H., Marai I.F.M., Nasr A.S. (1982) Transaminase and fructolytic activities of buffalo bull semen in relation to some physiological attributes of spermatozoa. 6th International Conference on Animal Production, Zagazig, Egypt. 1: 198-209.
      • Nowar M.S., Ibrahim I.I., Marai I.F.M., Yamani K.A., Ibrahim Z.A. (1982) Force feeding and fatty liver (Foie gras) production in Peking ducks with special reference to the biological changes in some blood components. 6th International Conference on Animal Production, Zagazig, Egypt, 1, 344-352.
      • Swidan F.Z., El-Sobokshy A.S., Aboul-Naga A., Abdel-Samie F., Marai I.F.M. (1982) Late pregnancy and lactation feeding of Ossimi ewes bred three times each two years. 6th International Conference on Animal Production, Zagazig, Egypt. 1: 407-408.
      • Swidan F.Z., Hathout M.K., Abdel-Aziz A.A., Marai I.F.M. (1982) The use of poultry litter and urea in formulating growth and finishing rations for lambs. 6th International Conference on Animal Production, Zagazig, Egypt. 1: 415-416.
      • Daader A.H., El-Keraby F., Marai I.F.M., Hameid S.A. (1982) Motility and GOT and GPT release of frozen ram spermatozoa during storage in citrate buffer containing lactose, fructose or glucose. 6th International Conference on Animal Production, Zagazig, Egypt. 1: 417-418.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Mahmoud S.S., Morsi A.E., Ahmed K.G. (1983) Studies on mouldy contaminated foodstuffs in Egypt. 4. Effect of feeding natural mouldy wheat on Albino White rat. The International Mycotoxins Conference, Cairo, Egypt.
      • Daader A.H., Abd El-Baki S.M., Marai I.F.M., Soliman E.S. (1984) Ram semen characteristics as affected with different levels and source of green forage. National Conference of Physiology Science, Cairo, Egypt.
      • Abd El-Baki S.M., Daader A.H., Marai I.F.M., Soliman E.S. (1984) Effect of feeding different levels of Berseem or Elephant grass on digestion and N-balance in Egyptian sheep. 1st Egyptian-British Conference on Animal & Poultry Production, Zagazig, Egypt.
      • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M., Yamani K.A., Ibrahim I.I., Ibrahim Z.A. (1984) Some plasma components enzymes and hormones of force-fed Peking and Sudany ducks and local geese. 1st National Conference of Physiological Sciences, Cairo, Egypt.
      • Kamal T.H., Habeeb A.M, Abdel-Samee A., Marai I.F.M. (1988) Milk production of heat stressed Friesian cows and its improvement in the sub-tropics. International Symposium on the Constraints and Possibilities of Ruminant Production in the Dry Sub-tropics, Cairo, Egypt. EAAP Publication No. 38, 1989.
      • El-Masry K.A., Aboulnaga A.I., Marai I.F.M. (1989) Concentrations of cortisol, proteins and lipids in goats as affected by season, sex and lactation. 3rd Egyptian-British Conference on Animal, Poultry and Fish Production. Vol. 1: 469-476. Alexandria University, Egypt.
      • Gebriel K.A., Marai I.F.M., Abou-Fandoud E.I. (1989) Blood groups in Egyptian fat-tailed sheep. The A system. 3rd Egyptian-British Conference on Animal, Fish and Poultry Production, Vol. 1: 477-484, Alexandria University, Egypt.
      • Daader A.H., Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A., Youssef H.M. (1989) Improvement of growth response of Friesian calves, under Egyptian sub-tropical conditions: 1. Internal cooling technique using diuretics and drinking cool water. 3rd Egyptian-British Conference on Animal, Fish and Poultry Production, Vol. 2: 595-605, Alexandria University, Egypt.
      • Aboulnaga A.I., Kamal T.H., El-Masry A.K., Marai I.F.M. (1989) Short-term response of spray cooling and drinking cold water for improving milk production of heat stressed Friesian cows. 3rd Egyptian-British Conference on Animal, Fish and Poultry Production, Vol. 2: 607-612, Alexandria University, Egypt.
      • El-Masry K.A., Kamal T.H., Aboulnaga A.I., Marai I.F.M. (1989) Daily body gain, total body solids and biochemical responses of Friesian calves to mineral mixture and urea during heat stress. 3rd Egyptian-British Conference on Animal, Fish and Poultry Production, Vol. 2: 643-648, Alexandria University, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Sayiad Gh.A., Tawfeek M.I., El-Maghawry A.M. (1989) Sexual maturity and part-record egg production traits of Sudan and Peking ducks in Egypt. 3rd Egyptian-British Conference on Animal, Fish and Poultry Production, Vol. 2: 943-953, Alexandria University, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M., Abdel-Samee A.M., El-Gaafary M.N. (1990) Criteria of response and adaptation to high temperature for reproductive and growth traits in rabbits. In: 2nd Conf. of Rabbit Prod. and Genetics in Mediterranean Area, University of Zagazig, Egypt, Sept. 1990.
      • El-Gaafary M.N., Marai I.F.M., Yamani K.A.O., Abd-Allah F.R., Amin R.S., El-Kelawy H.M. (1994) Growth performance and reproductive efficiency of weaned NZW rabbits as affected by hCG injection. 1st International Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Cairo, Egypt. Cahiers Options Méditerranéennes (Spain), Vol. No. 8: 321-331.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Sayiad Gh.A., Ayyat M.S. (1994) Some blood constituents as affected by breed and pregnancy stage in rabbits. 1st International Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Cairo, Egypt. Cahiers Options Méditerranéennes (Spain), Vol. No. 8: 347-353.
      • Marai I.F.M., Yamani K.A.O., El-Gaafary M.N., El-Kelawy H.M. (1994) Effect of human chorionic gonadotrophin on reproductive and productive performance of female New Zealand White rabbits. 1st International Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Cairo, Egypt. Cahiers Options Méditerranéenes (Spain), Vol. No. 8: 355-365.
      • Yamani K.A.O., Marai I.F.M., El-Gaafary M.N., El-Kelawy H.M. (1994) Effect of hCG injection on poor fertile rabbits. 1st International Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Cairo, Egypt. Cahiers Options Méditerranéenes (Spain), Vol. No. 8: 383-389.
      • El-Darawany A.A., Farghaly H.M., Yamani K.A.O., Marai I.F.M. (1994) Preliminary studies on the effect of using drainage water for drinking on productive traits of rabbits in Egypt. 1st International Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Cairo, Egypt. Cahiers Options Méditerranéennes (Spain), Vol. No. 8: 415-424.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Masry K.A., Nasr A.S. (1994) Heat stress and its amelioration with nutritional, buffering, hormonal and physical techniques for New Zealand White rabbits maintained under hot summer conditions of Egypt. 1st International Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Cairo, Egypt. Cahiers Options Méditerranéennes (Spain), Vol. No. 8 (Supplement): 475-487
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., El-Sayiad Gh.A., Nessem M.Z. (1994) Growth performance and physiological response of New Zealand While and Californian rabbits under hot summer conditions of Egypt. 1st International Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Cairo, Egypt. Cahiers Options Méditerranéennes (Spain), Vol. No. 8: (Suppl.) 619-625.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., El-Sayiad Gh.A., Nessem M.Z. (1994) Effect of the internal and external cooling techniques on growth and physiological functions of New Zealand White and Californian rabbits maintained under hot summer conditions of Egypt. 1st International Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Cairo, Egypt. Cahiers Options Méditerranéennes (Spain), Vol. No. 8 (Suppl.) 626-633.
      • Habeeb A.A.M., Marai I.F.M., Daader A.H., Youssef A.H. (1995) Effect of diet supplementation and body cooling on heat stressed Friesian calves reared under eastern desert of Egypt. 5th Scientific Conference on Animal Nutrition, Ruminants, Poultry and Fish, Egypt, 2: 39-44.
      • Marai I.F.M., Kirrella A.K., Daader A.H., Abd El-Kariem M.A. (1996) Zeranol and Flavomycin as a therapy for repeat-breeder Friesian cows under Egyptian condition. 8th Annual Congress of Egyptian Society for Animal Reproduction and Fertility, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 158-171.
      • Ayyat M.S. El-Shafie M., Marai I.F.M. (1997) Effects of inbreeding on some productive and reproductive traits of Egyptian buffaloes. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 203-212.
      • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M. (1997) Effects of heat stress on growth, carcass traits and blood components of New Zealand White rabbits fed various dietary energy-fibre levels, under Egyptian conditions. Journal of Arid Environments 37: 557-568.
      • Nasr A.S., Abou-Fandoud E.I., Marai I.F.M. (1997) Evaluation of grading up native cattle with Friesian or Brown Swiss, under Egyptian desert conditions. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 213-225.
      • Abd El-Rahim M.I., Bogdanov G.A., Marai I.F.M. (1997) The humolite clay as a dietary additive for lactating cows maintained in zones contaminated with Radionuclides. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 247-255.
      • Marai I.F.M., Bahgat L.B., Shalalby T.H., Abdel-Hafez M.A. (1997) Fattening of lambs on concentrates mixture diet alone without roughages or with addition of natural clay under sub-tropical conditions of Egypt. I. Growth performance and behaviour. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 279-296.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Sherbini A.A., Sweedan F.Z., Ahmed S.M. (1997) Effects of urea, sulphur and methionine supplementation to ewe diets on growth and wool development of their lambs. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 297-303.
      • Marai I.F.M., Daader A.H., Abdel Samee A.M., Ibrahim H. (1997) Winter and summer effects and their amelioration on lactating Friesian and Holstein cows maintained under Egyptian conditions. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 305-312.
      • Marai I.F.M., Daader A.H., Abdel-Samee A.M., Ibrahim H. (1997) Lactating Friesian and Holstein cow as affected by heat stress and combination of amelioration techniques under Egyptian conditions. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 313-320.
      • Abdel-Samee A.M., Marai I.F.M. (1997) Daily body gain and some related physiological and biochemical changes in Dromedary camels as affected by hot climate. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 331-339.
      • Marai I.F.M., Bahgat L.B., Shalalby T.H., Abdel-Hafez M.A. (1997) Fattening of lambs on concentrates mixture diet alone without roughages or with addition of natural clay under sub.tropical conditions of Egypt. 2. Physiological reactions. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 351-365.
      • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M., Farghaly H.M.(1997) A trial to grade Egyptian cattle for beef production according to fleshing and its associated traits. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 379-391.
      • Zeidan A.E.B., Marai I.F.M., Abd El-Karim M.A., Ibrahim Z.A. (1997) Effect of intratesticular injection of gonadotropin releasing hormone on reproductive performance of low fertile male rabbits, under Egyptian summer conditions. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 557-566.
      • Ayyat M.S., Gabr H.A., Marai I.F.M., Abdel-Monem U.M. (1997) Alleviation of heat-stressed growing rabbits by using some chemical growth enhances, under subtropical Egyptian conditions. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 637-651.
      • Marai I.F.M., Kirrella A.K., Daader A.H., Abdel Kariem A.M. (1997) Repeat breeder Friesian cows treated with Ralgro® (zeranol) and Flavomycin as therapy, under Egyptian conditions. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo Egypt. pp. 719-732.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Nasr A.S., Farghaly H.M., Shehata M.A. (1998) Reproductive performance of Holstein-Friesian cows as affected by heat stress and its alleviation with hormonal treatments, under Egyptian sub-tropical conditions. 1st International Conference on Animal Production and Health in Semi-Arid Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt. pp. 159-167.
      • Zeidan A.E.B., Abd El-Kariem M.A., Abou-Fandoud E.I., Marai I.F.M. (1998) Reproductive performance of post-partum Friesian cows as affected by estradiol 17Β administration, under Egyptian hot summer conditions. 1st International Conference on Animal Production and Health in Semi-Arid Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt. pp. 187-201.
      • Marai I.F.M., Daader A.H., Bahgat L.B. (1998) A trial for evaluation of the Egyptian program for improvement of sheep. 1st International Conference on Animal Production and Health in Semi-Arid Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt. pp. 337-350.
      • Ahmed Soad S., Marai I.F.M. (1998) Milk yield and litter traits of rabbits as affected by breed, parity, number of nipples and aminazine injection, under Egyptian sub-tropical conditions. 1st International Conference on Animal Production and Health in Semi-Arid Areas., El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt. pp. 407-415.
      • Marai I.F.M., Abd El-Kariem M.A., Zeidan A.E.B., Selem T.S.T. (1998) Reproductive performance of heat-stressed low fertile male rabbits as affected by types of GnRH injection. 1st International Conference on Animal Production and Health in Semi-Arid Areas, North Sinai Egypt. pp. 423-431.
      • Habeeb A.A.M., El-Maghawry A.M., Marai I.F.M., Gad A.E. (1998) Physiological thermoregulation mechanism in rabbits drinking saline water, under hot summer conditions. 1st International Conference on Animal Production and Health in Semi-Arid Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt. pp. 443-456.
      • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M., El-Gendy H.M., Abd El-Monem U.M., El-Azab A.M. (1999) Growth performance and carcass traits of New Zealand White male rabbits as affected by dietary protein, energy level and copper supplementation and their interactions, under Egyptian conditions. 1st International Conference on Indigenous versus Acclimatized Rabbits. El-Arish, North Sinai Egypt. pp. 159-181.
      • Habeeb A.A.M., El-Maghawry A.M., Marai I.F.M., Gad A.E. (1999) Interaction effects between drinking saline water and ambient temperature on T3, survival rate, kidney function and some productive traits in two breeds of acclimatized rabbits. 1st International Conference on Indigenous versus Acclimatized Rabbits. El-Arish, North Sinai Egypt. pp. 265-280.
      • Marai I.F.M., Ayyat M.S., Abd El-Monem U.M. (1999) Growth performance and carcass traits of New Zealand White male broiler rabbits as affected by some natural and synthetic dietary additives, during winter and summer, under the conditions of Egypt. 1st International Conference on Indigenous versus Acclimatized Rabbits. El-Arish, North Sinai Egypt. pp. 201-211.
      • Miros G.A., Vakulenko I.S., Bogdanov G.A., Marai I.F.M. (1999) Some productive, reproductive and biological traits in two breeds of rabbits as affected by inbreeding. 1st International Conference on Indigenous versus Acclimatized Rabbits. El-Arish, North Sinai Egypt. pp. 63-77.
      • Miros G.A., Vakulenko I.S., Bogdanov G.A., Marai I.F.M. (1999) Effects of genotype (domestic and imported) on performance and meat quality of rabbits. 1st International Conference on Indigenous versus Acclimatized Rabbits. El-Arish, North Sinai Egypt. pp. 71-76.
      • Miros G.A., Bogdanov G.A., Vakulenko I.S., Marai I.F.M. (1999) Inheritance of characteristics of hair and pelt quality in two rabbit fur breeds. 1st International Conference on Indigenous versus Acclimatized Rabbits. El-Arish, North Sinai Egypt. pp. 333-338.
      • Vakulenko I.S., Bogdanov G.A., Miros G.A., Marai I.F.M. (1999) Physical and biochemical changes of rabbit meat, during the first five months of life. 1st International Conference on Indigenous versus Acclimatized Rabbits. El-Arish, North Sinai Egypt. pp. 213-223.
      • Vakulenko I.S., Bogdanov G.A, Miros G.A., Marai I.F.M. (1999) Rabbit doe milk production biology and its role in ontogenesis. 1st International Conference on Indigenous versus Acclimatized Rabbits. El-Arish, North Sinai Egypt. pp. 339-345.
      • Marai I.F.M., Ayyat M.S., Abdel-Monem U.M. (2000) Growth of broiler chicks as affected by some feed additives under the conditions of Egypt (Abstracts) National Conference of Sinai Development. El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt, pp. 33.
      • El-Darawany A.A., Marai I.F.M., Nasr A.S., Shehata M.A. (2000) Anoestrus due to galactorrhoea in imported Holstein cows and its improvement in Egypt. ISB Scientific Conference (Ismailia, Egypt), Suez Canal Veterinary Medicine Journal, III(2): 427- 436.

       

   2. Review papers published in refereed local conference proceedings:

      • Marai I.F.M., Abdel-Samee A.M., El-Gaafary M N. (1992) Criteria of response and adaptation to high temperature for reproductive and growth traits in rabbits. 2nd Conference on Rabbit Production & Genetics in the Mediterranean Area. Zagazig University, Egypt Options Méditerranéennes (Spain), Series Seminaires No 17: 127-134.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M. (1994) Thermoregulation in rabbits. 1st International Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Cairo, Egypt. Cahiers Options Méditerranéennes (Spain), Vol. No. 8: 33-41.
      • El-Gaafary M.N., Marai I.F.M. (1994) Artificial insemination in rabbits. 1st International Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Cairo, Egypt. Cahiers Options Méditerranéennes (Spain), Vol. No., Vol. No. 8: 95-107.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1997) Genetic and environmental factors affecting luecocyte counts in milk, abortion and repeat breeding in cattle and buffaloes, under semi-arid conditions. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp 1-9.
      • Habeeb A.A.M., Marai I.F.M., Kamal T.H., Owen J.B. (1997) Genetic improvement of livestock for heat adaptation in hot climates International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 11-16.
      • Farghaly H.M., Marai I.F.M. (1997) Cloning in farm animals. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Zagazig Egypt. pp. 17-48.
      • Abd El-Rahim M.I., Marai I.F.M., Bogdanov G.A. (1997) Unconventional livestock feedstuffs and their treatments in hot climate countries. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 49-69.
      • Tawfeek M.I., Marai I.F.M. (1997) Use of probiotics in small animals production. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 71-90.
      • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M. (1997) Use of natural clays in animal production. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 91-111.
      • El-Gaafary M.N., Abdel-Ghaffar A.E., Marai I.F.M. (1997) Production of buffalo embryos in vitro: Application and limitations. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt pp. 113-133.
      • Abdel-Samee A.M., Marai I.F.M., Zeidan A.E.B. (1997) Males reaction and management under hot climates conditions. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 135-151
      • Abdel-Samee A.M., Marai I.F.M. (1997) Female's management under hot climate conditions. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 153-165.
      • Ahmed Soad S., Marai I.F.M. (1997) Egg production in hot climates. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 167-178.
      • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M. (1997) Managemental practices to ameliorate heat stress. International Conference on Animal Production and Health. Cairo, Egypt. pp. 179-183.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1997) Increasing lean meat production. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt, pp. 185-195.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1997) Bioremediation of environmental pollution with animal wastes. International Conference on Animal Production and Health, Cairo, Egypt. pp. 197-201.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1998) A note on formulas that can be used in management of sheep flocks. 1st International Conference on Animal Production & Health in Semi-Arid Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt. pp. 75-79.
      • Marai I.F.M., Abou-Fandoud E.I. (1998) Systems incorporating in wool production. 1st International Conference on Animal Production & Health in Semi-Arid Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt. pp. 81-86.
      • El-Kelawy H.M., Marai I.F.M. (1999) Reproduction of doe rabbits as affected by heat stress. 1st International Conference on Indigenous versus Acclimatized Rabbits. El-Arish North Sinai, Egypt. pp. 7-21.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1999) Indigenous versus acclimatized rabbits in Egypt. 1st International Conference on Indigenous versus Acclimatized Rabbits, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt. pp. 1-5.
      • Habeeb A.A., Marai I.F.M. (2001) Effect of photoperiod on productive and reproductive performance of male and female rabbits. 2nd International Conference on Animal Production & Health in Semi-Arid Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt pp.13-23.
      • El-Darawany A.A., Marai I.F.M. (2001) Repeat breeding and its amelioration in cattle and buffaloes. 2nd International Conference on Animal Production & Health in Semi-Arid Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt. pp. 25-40.
      • Rashwan A.A., Marai I.F.M. (2001) Mortality in rabbits: causes and its control. 2nd International Conference on Animal Production & Health in Semi-Arid Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt, pp. 41-57.
      • Nasr A.S., Marai I.F.M., Abdine A.M.M. (2001) Susceptibility of dairy cattle to ketosis and its control. 2nd International Conference on Animal Production & Health in Semi-Arid Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt. pp. 71-79.
      • Marai I.F.M. (2001) Biotechnology as a tool for progress in 20th Century (In Arabic) 2nd International Conference on Animal Production & Health in Semi-Arid Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt. pp. 91-95.
      • Marai I.F.M. (2002) A proposal for improvement of animal production in Egypt (In Arabic) Symposium on Role of Animal Protein in Food Security, in Egypt. Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
      • Fadiel A.A., Marai I.F.M. (2002) Major themes of the post genome (genomics, proteornics and bioinformatics) and rabbit informatics resources. 3rd Scientific Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Hurghada, Egypt, pp. 19-42.
      • Farghaly H.M., Marai I.F.M. (2002) Genetic markers in animal and rabbit breeding. 3rd Scientific Conference on Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Hurghada, Egypt. pp. 43-55.
      • Farghaly H.M., Marai I.F.M. (2004) DNA Microarray (Genome Chip) (In Arabic with an English Summary) 3rd International Conference on Animal Production and Health in Desert Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M., Fadiel A.A. (2004) Associations between marker gene alleles and Egyptian Suffolk sheep, Nubian (Zaraibi) goat and buffalo traits. 3rd International Conference on Production and Health in Desert Areas, El-Arish, North Sinai, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M., Abou-Fandoud E.I., El Darawany A.A., Fadiel A., Abdel-Hafez M.A. (2006). Marker gene alleles associated with Egyptian Suffolk ewe traits. Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Small Ruminant Production, Cairo, Egypt. pp 1-6.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Abou-Fandoud E.I., Abdel-Hafez M.A.M. (2006). Serum blood components during pre-oestrus, oestrus and pregnancy phases in Egyptian Suffolk ewes as affected by heat stress, under the conditions of Egypt. Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Small Ruminant Production, Cairo, Egypt. pp 47-62.
      • Marai, I.F.M., El-Darawany, A.A. and El-Tarabany, A.A. (2006). Gestation and gestation pattern (pre-, full- and post-term) in doe goats. Proceedings of Regional Workshop on Recent Advances in Goat Production Under Arid Conditions, Cairo, Egypt. pp 87-99.
      • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Elwan K.M., El-Tarabany A.A. (2006). Nubian (Zaraibi) crossbred doe goat traits as affected by three gestation patterns (Pre-, full- and post-term). Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Small Ruminant Production, Cairo, Egypt. pp 73-88.
      • Marai, I.F.M. (2007). Role of Biotechnology in improvement of animal production in developing countries (In Arabic). Symposium on Role of Animal Production in Food Security in Egypt. Faculty of Agriculture, Zagzzig University, Zagazig, Egypt. Bovine & Ovine Magazine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 192: 80-84.

    

5. Books:

   1. International books, as Editor and Author:

      • Marai I.F.M., Owen J.B. (1987) New Techniques in Sheep Production Butterworths, London, U.K. This book was reviewed by S. Chaffaux in the Journal Recueil de Médicine Véterinaire, published in January, 1989, in which he reported that "En definitive, il s'agit d'un livre fort complet, a la pointe dez innovations, pour une production qui a toujours su aller de l'avant a bon escient tout en consrvant les richesses ses traditions.".
      • Marai I.F.M., Owen J.B. (1994) Nuevas Technicas de Produccion Ovina Editorial ACRIBIA. S.A., Spain.
      • Dewi A., Axford R.F.E., Marai I.F.M., Omed H. (1994) Pollution in Livestock Production Systems C.A.B. International. U.K.

       

   2. Text books in Arabic:

      • Marai I.F.M. (1965) Animal Breeding. 1st Edition National Press and Publication, Cairo, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1988) Animal Breeding. 2nd Edition. Zagazig University Press, Zagazig, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1968) Animal Production in Poor Countries Daar Al-Maaref, Cairo, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M., Abdel-Salam M. (1972) Wool Production and Technology Cairo University Press, Cairo, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1987) Intensification of Sheep Production Zagazig University Press, Zagazig, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1987) Cattle Production (Milk and Meat) Zagazig University Press, Zagazig, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1989) Biotechnology and Animal and Poultry Production Zagazig University Press, Zagazig, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1994) The New Techniques in Sheep Production Zagazig University Press, Zagazig, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1995) The Modern Cattle Production Zagazig University Press, Zagazig, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1999) The Modern Sheep and Goat Production Zagazig University Press, Zagazig, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M. (In Press) Genetic Control in Post-Genomic Era Zagazig University Press, Zagazig, Egypt.

       

   3. Text books in English:

      • Marai I.F.M. (1985) Farm Animals Management (Practical) Zagazig University Press, Zagazig, Egypt.
      • Marai I.F.M. (1986) Animal Breeding Zagazig University Press, Zagazig, Egypt

    

6. Research work not included in the list of publications (Articles in Magazines):

   • Attia A.I., Marai I.F.M., McCroskey R.A. (2002) Nutritional health disorders in rabbits: A review. Pan-American Rabbit Science Newsletter (Canada), 7(2): 37-50.
   • El-Kelawy H.M., Marai I.F.M., El-Gaafary M.N. (1999) Optimizing artificial 0insemination efficiency in rabbits. Pan-American Rabbit Science Newsletter (Canada), 4(1): 23-35.
   • Farghaly H.M., Marai I.F.M. (2003) Genetic markers in cows and sheep breeding (In Arabic with an English Summary) Bovine and Ovine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 41: 16-19.
   • Farghaly H.M., Marai I.F.M. (2004) Reproductive technology in cows and sheep (In Arabic with an English Summary) Bovine and Ovine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 45: 8-13.
   • Farghaly H.M., Marai I.F.M. (2004) Molecular technology in cows and sheep (In Arabic with an English Summary) Bovine and Ovine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 46: 8-11.
   • Marai I.F.M. (1963) Eta al primo parto e durata delle interparto nelle bovine Chianina della provincia di Firenze. Firenze Agricola (Italy), fasc. n. 3, 1963.
   • Marai I.F.M. (1999) Intensive production of rabbits in hot climates. Pan-American Rabbit Science Newsletter (Canada), 4(1): 15-22.
   • Marai I.F.M. (2001) Biotechnology as a tool of progress in 21st Century (In Arabic). Al-Ahram Magazine (Egypt), April 12, 2001 (No 41765).
   • Marai I.F.M. (2004) Pollution in livestock production systems and its remediation. (In Arabic with an English Summary) Bovine and Ovine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 45: 24-28.
   • Marai I.F.M. (2004) World wealth division and peace. Journal of The Global Issues and Solutions. The September-October Issue, Economics, Published by The Bibliotheque: World Wide Society. http://www.bwwsociety.org/journal/html/
   • Marai I.F.M., Askar A.A., McCroskey R.A., Tena E. (2003) Replacement in rabbit herds: a review. Pan-American Rabbit Science Newsletter (Canada), 8(1): 15-28.
   • Marai I.F.M., Farghaly H.M., Fadiel A. (2003) Bioinformatics in post-genomic era (In Arabic with an English Summary) Bovine and Ovine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 43: 8-15.
   • Marai I.F.M., Rashwan A.A. (2000) Increasing rabbit productivity by manipulating their behaviour. Pan-American Rabbit Science Newsletter (Canada), 5(1): 9-17, 31-38.
   • Marai, I.F.M. and Fadiel, A. (2006). The rabbit informatics in the post genome era (In Arabic). Poultry Magazine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 187: 46-49.
   • Marai, I.F.M. (2007). Role of Biotechnology in improvement of animal production in developing countries (In Arabic). Symposium on Role of Animal Production in Food Security in Egypt. Faculty of Agriculture, Zagzzig University, Zagazig, Egypt. Bovine & Ovine Magazine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 192: 80-84.
   • Marai, I.F.M. and Abdel-Monem, U. (2007). Rabbit meat production (In Arabic). Poultry Magazine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 63-64: 26-29.
   • Marai, I.F.M. and Abdel-Sattar, A. (2007). Rabbit behaviour (In Arabic). Poultry Magazine, Middle East and North Africa, Lebanon, 193: 66-70.

    

7. Manuscripts under publication:

   • Abdel-Monem U.M., Marai I.F.M. (_) The camel as a source of food.
   • Ahmed Soad S., Marai I.F.M. (_) Efficacy of dietary herbs on reproductive performance of rabbits.
   • Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M., Abd El-Monem U.M. (_) Growth performance, blood components and slaughter traits of New Zealand White male broiler rabbits as affected by dietary supplementation with calcium, sodium and potassium, during winter and summer of Egypt.
   • Daader A.H., El Karaby F.Z., Marai I.F.M., Jubouri S.A.S. (_) Studies on survival, acrosome integrity and fertilizing ability of frozen ram spermatozoa as affected by some cryobiological factors and prostaglandin F2α addition.
   • El-Karaby F.Z., Daader A.H., Marai I.F.M., Al-Jubouri S.A. (_) Effect of cholesterol and some trace elements supplementation to ram semen on survival, acrosome integrity and fertilizing ability of frozen spermatozoa.
   • Fadiel A., Lithwick S., Chen Z., Marai I.F.M. (_) Comparative study on codon and amino acid usage patterns in Chordates.
   • Gabr A.A., Marai I.F.M., Na-Eam A.F. (_) Dietary supplementation of mature mares with different types of probiotics.
   • Kamal T.H., Daader A.H., Marai I.F.M., Aboulnaga A.I. (_) Evaluation of methods of ameliorating heat stress in Friesian calves.
   • Marai I.F.M., Askar A.A. (_) Aflatoxins in rabbit production: hazards and control.
   • Marai I.F.M., Askar A.A., Bekir L.B. (_) Adaptability of New Zealand White and Californian doe rabbits to the environmental conditions of Egypt.
   • Marai I.F.M., Daader A.H., Abdel-Samee A.M., Ibrahim H. (_) Winter and summer effects on Holstein cows maintained under Egyptian conditions.
   • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Abdel-Hamied M. (_) Cattle diseases.
   • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Abou-Fandoud E.I., Abdel-Hafez M.A.M. (_) Reproductive, physiological and blood profile traits of Egyptian Suffolk rams as affected by Selenium dietary supplementation during the sub-tropical environment.
   • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Abou-Fandoud E.I., Abdel-Hafez M.A.M. (_) Egyptian Suffolk rams' reproductive traits and the physiological background as affected by the seasonal variations under the conditions of Egypt.
   • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Abou-Fandoud E.I., Abdel-Hafez M.A.M. (_) Tunica dartos index as a parameter for measurement of adaptability of rams to subtropical conditions of Egypt.
   • Marai I.F.M., El-Darawany A.A., Fadiel A., Abdel-Hafez M.A.M. (_) Sheep productive, reproductive and physiological performance traits as affected by heat stress.
   • Marai I.F.M., El-Kelawy H.M. (_) Effect of selenium and vitamin E on reproductive traits of farm animals.
   • Marai I.F.M., El-Menshawy S. (_) Buffalo production under new reclaimed desert land conditions.
   • Marai I.F.M., Farghaly H.M., Pirchner F., Gramal . (_) The adaptive process with respect calving interval and days open in imported and locally born Friesian cows, in Egypt.
   • Marai I.F.M., Gabr H.A., Askar A.M. (_) Fish performance traits as affected by culture system (mono- and polyculture) breed, stocking density and their interactions, under sub-tropical conditions of Egypt.
   • Marai I.F.M., Gabr A.A., Na-Eam A.F. (_) Specifications of horses nutrition.
   • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., Gad A.E. (_) Influence of different lighting regimes under different Egyptian sub-tropical environmental conditions on plasma metabolite profiles and hormones in pregnant young rabbit does.
   • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., Gad A.E. (_) Reproductive traits of male rabbits as affected by lighting regime, under sub-tropical conditions of Egypt
   • Marai I.F.M., Habeeb A.A.M., Gad A.E. (_) Adaptability of New Zealand White and Californian male weaned rabbits to the sub-tropical environment of Egypt.
   • Marai I.F.M., Mahdi A.M.M. (_) Role of pineal and melatonin in reproductive activities of farm animals.
   • Nowar M.S., Marai I.F.M. (_) Losses in Egyptian clover (Trifolium Alexandrinum L.) when conserved into hay or silage.

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