Education:

• Ph.D. 1972. Dept. of Dairy Science – Michigan State University: USA.

• M..Sc. 1969. Dept. of Animal Production and Protection, FAFS – AUB. Lebanon.

• B.Sc. and Diplome of Ingenieur Agricole. 1967. FAFS – AUB. Lebanon.

Courses Taught:

• ANSC 222 General Livestock Production

• ANSC 271 Animal Nutrition

• ANSC 241 Principles of Dairying

• ANSC 242 Small Ruminant Production in Arid Regions

• ANSC 278 Feeds and Feeding

• ANSC 299 Special Topics in Animal Sciences

• AGSC 222 Farm Practices

• AGSC 223 Agricultural Project

• AGSC 296 Agricultural Project Presentation

• ANSC 300 Graduate Tutorial

• ANSC 330 Advanced Livestock Production

• ANSC 336 Ruminant Nutrition

• ANSC 388 Animal Production and Environmental Management

• ANSC 395 Graduate Seminar in Animal Science

• ANSC 399 MS Thesis

Research

Research of Interest:

• Ruminant Nutrition

• Sustainable livestock production

• Food by-products utilization by ruminants

• Forage production and preservation

• Dairy production and reproduction

Selected Publications:

• Sleiman, F.T. (2006).Preparation of anti-Candida albicans antibodies in an egg-laying hen and their protective efficacy in mice. Journal of Applied Research 6: 62-68.

• Sleiman, F.T. (2005). Comparison of immunosuppression in dry and lactating Awassi ewes due to water depreviation-stress. Veterinary Research Communications 29: 4760.

• Sleiman, F.T. (1997). Implications of high and low protein levels on puberty and sexual maturity of growing male goat kids. Journal of Small Ruminant Research 25: 17-22.

• Sleiman, F.T. (1995). Influence of environment on respiration, heart rate and body temperature of filial crosses compared to local Awassi sheep. Journal of Small Ruminant Research 16: 49-53.

• Sleiman, F.T. (1994). Influence of Yucca extract on ruminal metabolism in cows. Journal of Animal Science 72: 1038-1042.

• Sleiman, F.T. (1994). Effect of isocaloric infusion of glucose in the rumen or propionate in the duodenum. Journal of Dairy Science 77: 1556-1662.

• Sleiman, F.T. (1993). Effect of three supplemental fat sources on lactation and digestion in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 76: 3562-3570.

• Sleiman, F.T. (1971). Beet pulp as a grain replacement for dairy cows and sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 54: 89-94.

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