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Assistant Professor

Title

Dr.

Full name

Habtamu Tamrat Admassu

Nationality

Ethiopian 

Academic Rank

Assistant Professor 

Current Position, if any

Dean for Freshman students, Bahir Dar University

School

School of Veterinary Medicine 

Department

Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Veterinary Public Health   

Field of specialization

Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics

Research interest

  • On food value chain in agriculture for sustainable agricultural development 

  • Investigating major livestock diseases that hinder productivity through the ‘One Health Approach’ framework

  • On economic impact of disease outbreaks

  • Evaluating risk factors and implementing management strategies in livestock production

  • Developing models and simulations to understand disease transmission patterns

  • Conducting cost-benefit analyses of vaccination programs and disease control strategies

  • Epidemiological and economic models for comprehensive disease management.

  • Utilizing data-driven approaches to improve decision-making in livestock health.

  • On ecto and endoparasite affecting livestock production and productivity

Publications

  1. Negus Belayneh, Asres Zegeye, Liuel Yizengaw, Getachew Worku, Molla Bishaw, Solomon Tiruneh and Habtamu Tamrat (2024): Health and welfare problems of donkeys in North and South Wollo Zones, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. J. Agric. Environ. Sci. 9(2): 83-92. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.20372/jaes.v9i2.10026

  2. Yeshambel Muluye Mesfin, Birhan Agmas Mitiku & Habtamu Tamrat Admasu (2024). Veterinary Drug Residues in Food Products of Animal Origin and Their Public Health Consequences: A Review; Veterinary Medicine and Science http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70049

  3. Habtamu Tamrat, Yemane Tekle, Mussie Hailemelekot, & Nigus Belayneh, (2024). Prevalence and associated risk factors of Cryptosporidium infection in calves and hospitalized humans in Libo Kemkem, North Western Ethiopia. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 10, e70040. https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70040

  4. Abebe Tibebu, Habtamu Tamrat, & Adane Bahiru, (2024). Review: Impact of food safety on global trade. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 10, e1585. https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1585

  5. Firew Tegegne, Damitie Kebede, Mezgebu Getaneh, Esubalew Adimasu Asaminew Tasew ,Shigdaf Mekuriaw , Bimrew Asmare , Netsanet Beyero, Tesfaye Melak, Ashebir Work, Tesfaye Alemu, Habtamu Tamrat & Mengistie Taye (2024). Carcass composition and sensory and chemical attributes of beef from local cattle breeds in North-West Amhara Region, Ethiopia. J.Agric.Environ.Sci.9(1) :1-12 https://doi.org/10.20372/jaes.v9i1.9428

  6. Hailehizeb Cheru, Habtamu Tamrat, Mussie Hailemelekot, Rudi Cassini & Negus Belayneh4. (2023). Epidemiology and identification of Eimeria species affecting poultry in East Gojjam Zone, North West Ethiopia. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 1–8.  https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1243

  7. Habtamu Tamrat, Wudu Tagel & Negus Belayneh (2023). Epidemiology of Ixodid tick infestation and tick-borne haemopathogens in small ruminant from Enarje Enawuga, North Western Ethiopia.  Veterinary Medicine and Science, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1080

  8. Simegn Legesse Mussie Hailemelekot, Habtamu Tamrat, & Yeshwas Ferede (2022). Epidemiological and therapeutic studies on sheep lice in Sayint district, South Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia. Front. Vet. Sci. Volume 9 - 2022  https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.1008455  

  9. Hailemariam Adugna & Habtamu Tamrat (2022). Epidemiological study on Ixodid tick infestation and tick borne haemopathogens on cattle in Awi Zone, northwest Ethiopia. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 8, 2194–2205. https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.87

  10. Habtamu Tamrat, Negesse Mekonnen, Yeshwas Ferede, Rudi Cassini & Negus Belayneh (2020).   Epidemiological study on calf diarrhea and coccidiosis in dairy farms in Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia. Irish Veterinary Journal,73: 14  https://doi.org/10.1186/s13620-020-00168-w

  11. Birhanu Tamirat, Habtamu Tamrat & Mu-uz Gebru (2018). Prevalence, financial impact and public health significance of Cysticercus bovis at Bahir Dar Municipal Abattoir, Ethiopia. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, 10(1), 14-20. https://doi.org/10.5897/JVMAH2017.0650

  12. Degu Tesfie, Habtamu Tamrat & Zeru Assefa (2018) Survey for the Determination of Prevalence of Piroplasmosis in Working Donkeys of Central Ethiopia. Rep Opinion; 10(9):23-29]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-1.7205(online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report.4. DOI: 10.7537/marsroj100918.04

  13. Birhanu Tamirat, Habtamu Tamrat, Gashaw Bassazin, Tehetna Alemayhu & Muluken Tadesse (2017). Review on Necrotic Enteritis. British Journal of Poultry Sciences 6 (3): https://doi.org:10.5829/idosi.bjps.2017.63.72

  14. Bersissa Kumsa, Habtamu Tamrat, Getachew Tadesse, Nigatu Aklilu & Rudi Cassini (2012). Prevalence and species composition of ixodid ticks infesting horses in three agro ecologies in central Oromia, Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health and Production 44, 119–124.https://DOI:10.1007/s11250-011-9897-y

Contact Address

e-mail: habtamut1978@gmail.com

Tel. +251910118458

P.O.Box: 5501

Department
Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health