College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Mosul held a master’s thesis defense titled:

“Pharmacological Effects of Amantadine in a Chick Model”,

presented by Faisal Fares Idris, specializing in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, on Monday, August 11, 2025.

The study affirmed the safety of amantadine administration in chicks, particularly with respect to hepatic and renal functions. It further revealed the compound’s favorable pharmacokinetic profile and its distinctive capacity to modulate cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme activity in the brain, positioning it as a promising analgesic and pre-anesthetic agent in veterinary medicine.

Defense Committee:

1. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Khalid Shandala – Chair (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul)
2. Prof. Dr. Muna Hazem Ibrahim – Member (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul)
3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Salah Nasser – Member (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul)
4. Prof. Dr. Yarub Jaafar Musa – Member and Supervisor (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul)

Following a confident and well-substantiated presentation, the thesis was formally approved by the committee.

Warm congratulations to the researcher, the supervising professor, the college, and the Department of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology on this notable academic accomplishment. Best wishes to the committee for continued success in advancing veterinary science.This defense aligns with the fourth Sustainable Development Goal: Quality Education.

University of Mosul

College of Veterinary Medicine