Ahmad Aboragah

Assistance Professor

Reproduction Physiology in Ruminant Animal 

Department of Animal Production

Food and Agriculture Collage

King Saud University

Tel. 0558314490

aaboragah@ksu.edu.sa

Education:

• King Saud University, College of Food Science and Agriculture

Bachelor of Agricultural Science: June 2012, GPA 3.87/5.00, Animal Production

• Southern Illinois University, College of Agricultural Sciences

      Master of Animal Science: Program completed May 2019 GPA 3.71/4.00

                  Thesis: Sonication to improve Date palm seeds degradability in Rumen

• University of Illinois, College of Animal Science

Ph.D. of Animal Science: Program completed Dec 2022 GPA 3.64/4.00

Thesis: Molecular and biochemical analyses of the role of nutrition and body condition in 

            Holstein cows and the developing fetus

Memberships:

• Co-member of Animal production in Food and Agriculture college at KSU since 2023.
• Co-member of the Biodiversity program for graduate students at KSU since 2023.
• Co-member of the Alumni Affairs Unit Council at KSU since 2024.
• Co-member of the Food and Agriculture College graduate program at KSU since 2024.
• Co-member of the Saudi Student Society at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign in 2021.
• Co-member of the Saudi Student Society at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2014.
• Co-member of the Advisory Board at King Saud University in 2011.

Teaching Experience:

• Teaching course Introduction of Animal Production at KSU (ANPR 200).
• Teaching course Reproduction in ruminant animals at KSU (ANPR 388).
• Teaching course Advanced sheep production at KSU (ANPR 561).
• Teaching course research and discussion at KSU (ANPR 468).

Research and Laboratory Experience:

• Two months intensive training in NADEC Dairy Company in Saudi Arabia in 2010.
• Neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and Acid detergent fiber (ADF) analyzes by ANKOM 200.
• Acid detergent lignin analyzes by ANKOM technology method.
• Crude protein (CP) contents by LECO FP-528.
• Crude lipid analyzes by ANKOM ^x10 Extractor.
• Ash contents by Thermo scientific furnace.
• Measuring digestibility by Situ method by Dacron bags.
• Ultrasonic processor by (Ultrasonic Processor FS-900N).
• RNA extraction and analysis.
• Western Blot extraction and analysis.
• Enzyme assay extraction and analysis.

Workshops attendance:

• A training course entitled Evaluation of Learning Outcomes and Electronic Tests for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2024.
• A training course entitled Evaluation of Learning Outcomes and Electronic Tests for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2024.
• A training course entitled Using Modern Technologies in Teaching for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2024.
• A training course entitled Microteaching and Peer Consultation for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2024.
• A training course entitled Effective University Teaching for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2024.
• A training course entitled Preparing for a Review Team Visit for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2024.
• A training course entitled Designing and Building a Curriculum for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2024.
• A training course entitled Preparing a Self-Study for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2023.
• A training course entitled Program Description and Report for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2023.
• A training course entitled Curriculum Description and Report for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2023.
• A training course entitled Key Quality Questionnaires and Benchmarking for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2023.
• A training course entitled Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Data and Preparing Statistical Reports for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2023.
• A training course entitled Evaluation of Educational Outcomes of Programs and Courses for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2023.
• A training course entitled Skills for Formulating and Applying Education Outcomes for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2023.
• A training course entitled Program Accreditation Standards for Faculty Members by King Saud University in 2023.
• Working with livestock in agricultural research environments by Southern Illinois University in the United States of America in 2018.
• Computer skills development course for teaching assistants and lecturers at King Saud University in 2011.
• English language skills development course for teaching assistants and lecturers at King Saud University in 2011.
• Introductory workshop on using databases and how to search them in 2011.
• Guideline initiative for preparatory year students in 2011.
• Mechanism for selecting students for university councils in 2011.

Certifications:

• English and Computer Skills, King Saud University, 2012.
• Intensive English training at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2014.
• Environmental condition on physiological and molecular responses of goats, King Saud University, 2015.
• Advanced English program, Southern Illinois University, 2017.
• Beef Quality Assurance certification, Southern Illinois University, 2018.
• Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Southern Illinois University, (2018-2022).

Extra-curricular activities:

• Al-Hilal squash team & Saudi Federation squash team

      Publication:

• Aboragah, A. A., Wichasit, N., Alharthi, A. A., Alhidary, I. A., & Loor, J. J. (2024). Alterations in one‑carbon metabolism and protein synthesis signals due to methionine supplementation and lipopolysaccharide challenge in Holstein fetal liver explants. Research in Veterinary Science, 105386
• Aboragah, A., Alharthi, A., Wichasit, N., Loor, J. Body condition prepartum and its association with term placentome nutrient transporters, one-carbon metabolism pathway activity, and intermediate metabolites in Holstein cows. Veterinary Sciences. July 2023.
• Aboragah, A., Sherlock, D., Wichasit, N., Loor, J. Abundance of proteins and genes associated with nutrient signaling, protein turnover, and transport of amino acids and glucose in fetuses from lactating Holstein cows. Veterinary Sciences. June 2023.
• Aboragah, A., Embaby, M., Günal, M., & Abughazaleh, A. (2019). Effect of alkaline and sonication pretreatments on the rumen degradability of date palm seeds. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 52(2), 771–776. doi: 10.1007/s11250-019-02068-w
• Aboragah, A., Embaby, M. G M., Günal, M., & Abughazaleh, A. A. (2019). The Effect of Ultrasound Processing and Exogenous Cellulase Supplementation on the Ruminal Degradability of Palm Date Seeds. American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 14(3), 176–182. doi: 10.3844/ajavsp.2019.176.182.
• Alhidary, I. A., Al-Baadani, H. H., Alharthi, A. S., & Aboragah, A. A. (2024). The effects of varied neutral detergent fiber levels on blood parameters, nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation characteristics and rumen tissue morphology in lambs. Indian Journal of Animal Research, Of. https://doi.org/10.18805/ijar.bf-1860.
• Jiang, Q., Galvão, M. C., Thanh, L. P., Aboragah, A. A., Mauck, J., Gionbelli, M. P., & Loor, J. J. (2024). Short-term feed restriction induces inflammation and an antioxidant response via cystathionine-β-synthase and glutathione peroxidases in ruminal epithelium from Angus steers. Journal of Animal Science, skae257.
• Coleman, D. N., Jiang, Q., Lopes, M. G., Ritt, L., Liang, Y., Aboragah, A., ... & Loor, J. J. (2023). Feeding a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product before and during a feed restriction challenge on milk production, plasma biomarkers, and immune function in Holstein cows. Journal of animal science, 101, skad019.
• R.E. Bucktrout, N. Ma, A. Aboragah, A.S. Alharthi, Y. Liang, V. Lopreiato, M.G. Lopes, E. Trevisi, I.A. Alhidary, C. Fernandez, J.J. Loor, (2021). One-carbon, carnitine, and glutathione metabolism-related biomarkers in peripartal Holstein cows are altered by prepartal body condition, Journal of Dairy Science,Volume 104, Issue 3, 2021
• Shi, Z., Song, Y., Gao, X., Loor, J. J., Aboragah, A., Yu, H., Fang, Z., Zhu, Y., Du, X., Li, X., Gao, W., & Liu, G. (2021). Disruption of endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis exacerbates liver injury in clinically ketotic cows. Journal of dairy science, 104(8), 9130–9141.
• Li, M., Yang, W., Wen, J., Loor, J. J., Aboragah, A., Wang, J., Zhang, B. (2021). Intracellular Ca2+ signaling and ORAI calcium release-activated calcium modulator 1 are associated with hepatic lipidosis in dairy cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 99(7), skab184.
• Zhang, H., Shen, Z., Yang, Z., Jiang, H., Chu, S., Mao, Y., Yang, Z. (2021). Abundance of solute carrier family 27 member 6 (SLC27A6) in the bovine mammary gland alters fatty acid metabolism. Food & Function.
• Wang, L., Juan, L., Aboragah, A., Jiang, M., & Loor, J. J. (2021). Metagenomic analysis reveals rumen microbiota alteration of the yak at different stages of growth.
• Shen, T., Li, X., Jin, B., Loor, J. J., Aboragah, A., Ju, L.,  Zhu, Y. (2021). Free fatty acids impair autophagic activity and activate nuclear factor kappa B signaling and NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 inflammasome in calf hepatocytes. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(11), 11973–11982.
• Liu, L., Lu, H., Loor, J. J., Aboragah, A., Du, X., He, J., Liu, G. (2021). Sirtuin 3 inhibits nuclear factor-κB signaling activated by a fatty acid challenge in bovine mammary epithelial cells. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(12), 12871–12880.
• Lei, L., Gao, W., Loor, J. J., Aboragah, A., Fang, Z., Du, X., Li, X. (2021). Reducing hepatic endoplasmic reticulum stress ameliorates the impairment in insulin signaling induced by high levels of β-hydroxybutyrate in bovine hepatocytes. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(12), 12845–12858.
• Chen, Z., Liang, Y., Lu, Q., Nazar, M., Mao, Y., Aboragah, A., Loor, J. J. (2021). Cadmium promotes apoptosis and inflammation via the circ08409/miR-133a/TGFB2 axis in bovine mammary epithelial cells and mouse mammary gland. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 222, 112477.
• Cui, Y., Wang, Q., Chang, R., Aboragah, A., Loor, J. J., & Xu, C. (2021). Network Pharmacology-Based Analysis of Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth Beneficial Effects to Alleviate Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Mice. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 12.
• Dong, J., Yue, K., Loor, J. J., Aboragah, A., Li, G., Chen, L., Wang, Z. (2022). Increased adipose tissue lipolysis in dairy cows with fatty liver is associated with enhanced autophagy activity. Journal of Dairy Science.
• Chen, Y., Tang, Y., Luo, S., Jia, H., Xu, Q., Chang, R., & Sun, X. (2021). Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 protects bovine mammary epithelial cells against free fatty acid-induced mitochondrial dysfunction in vitro. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(12), 12830-12844.
• Shi, Z., Song, Y., Gao, X., Loor, J. J., Aboragah, A., Yu, H., Fang, Z., Zhu, Y., Du, X., Li, X., Gao, W., & Liu, G. (2021). Disruption of endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis exacerbates liver injury in clinically ketotic cows. Journal of dairy science, 104(8), 9130–9141.
• Wang, L., Juan, L., Aboragah, A., Jiang, M., & Loor, J. J. (2021). Metagenomic analysis reveals rumen microbiota alteration of the yak at different stages of growth.

Conference posters participation:

• Profiles of nutrient signaling, protein turnover, and one-carbon metabolism-related proteins and intermediate metabolites in tissues from Holstein fetuses at mid-gestation (Abstract annual meeting in Kansas City, MO (June, 2022).
• Abundance of genes associated with nutrient signaling, protein turnover, and one-carbon metabolism in tissue from Holstein fetuses at mid-gestation (Abstract annual meeting in Kansas city, MO (June, 2022).
• Alterations in one-carbon metabolism due to Methionine supplementation and lipopolysaccharide challenge in Holstein fetal liver explants (2021) A. Aboragah*, Y. Liang, D. N. Coleman, J. J. Loor; University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA. (Abstract annual meeting will be in Louisville, Ky, (June, 2021).
• Body condition prepartum and its association with placentome nutrient transport, one-carbon metabolism, and amino acid utilization in Holstein cows. A. Aboragah*¹, A. Alharthi^1,2, V. Lopreiato², Y. Liang¹, J. J. Loor¹; ¹University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA, ²King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia, ³Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, 29122, Italy. (Abstract annual meeting will be in Louisville, Ky, (June, 2021).
• The Rumen Degradability of Palm Date Seeds When Treated with Sodium Hydroxide and Ultrasound Processing. (Abstract annual meeting in Cincinnati, OH (June, 2019).
• The Effect of Ultrasound Processing and Exogenous Cellulase supplementation on the Ruminal Degradability of Palm Date Seeds. (abstract annual meeting in Cincinnati, OH (June, 2019).
• One-carbon metabolism and nutrient transporters in the gastrointestinal tract of lactating Holstein cows. Q. Jiang, D.N Coleman,, Y.Liang, A, Aboragah, J.J. Loor; Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, 61801(Abstract annual meeting in Cincinnati, OH (June, 2021).
• Ileal microbiota profiles during an intestinal barrier challenge in lactating Holstein cows fed a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products Q. Jiang , D.N Coleman,, Y.Liang, A, Aboragah, A, Elolimy, M. Vailati-Riboni, I. Yoon, J.J. Loor; Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, 61801(Abstract annual meeting in Kansas city, MO (June, 2022).
• Antioxidant mechanisms in ruminal epithelium respond to feed restriction. Q. C. Galvao, A.Aboragah, Q. Jiang, N. Wichasit, L.P. Thanh, J.C. McCann, J. J. Loor  (Abstract annual meeting in Kansas city, MO (June, 2022).