Master’s Thesis Defense

A Master’s thesis defense was held at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Microbiology, for the thesis entitled:

“Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Buxtonella spp. in Cattle and Buffaloes”

The thesis was presented by Mr. Ziyad Taha Jijo under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Eman Ghanim Suleiman, on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

The examination committee consisted of:

Prof. Dr. Abdulaziz Jamil Mihna (College of Medical Technologies, Al-Noor University) – Chair

Prof. Dr. Layan Yassin Khalil (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul) – Member

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abdulmohsen Saleh (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul) – Member

Prof. Dr. Eman Ghanim Suleiman (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul) – Membeir and Supervisor

The study aimed to identify the protozoan parasite Buxtonella sulcata in cattle and buffaloes, characterize its developmental stages, investigate the presence of its stages in water and soil samples and their role in the occurrence of diarrhea, and determine the parasite’s genetic sequence.

Following the candidate’s confident and scientific defense of the thesis and a thorough discussion by the examination committee, the thesis was approved.

Congratulations to the researcher, the supervisor, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Department of Microbiology on this academic achievement. We also extend our best wishes to the examination committee for their efforts.

This thesis defense contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education).