Essam M. Abdelfattah

Essam M. Abdelfattah serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal & Veterinary Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona's Huntley College of Agriculture. His research integrates behavioral and physiological methodologies to enhance animal health and welfare through early disease detection technologies and stress mitigation strategies, with statewide extension leadership in dairy/beef cattle herd health and food safety.

Education:

• PhD in Animal Behaviour and Welfare (2014), Purdue University & Benha University (Mutual supervision)
• MVetMed in Veterinary Medical Sciences (2008), Benha University
• BVetMed in Veterinary Medical Sciences (2004), Benha University (Class Rank: 1/250)

Research Focus: Dr. Abdelfattah investigates environmental, nutritional, and management impacts on livestock welfare using advanced monitoring systems. His work spans poultry behavior, dairy/beef cattle health optimization, and antimicrobial resistance mitigation, emphasizing practical applications for California's agricultural industry through UC Davis collaborations.

Publication Trends: Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate concentrated research on antimicrobial stewardship post-Senate Bill 27, dairy calf housing systems, and bovine disease management. His work consistently bridges veterinary science, behavioral analysis, and food safety through multi-institutional field studies across California dairies and international contexts.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2023 CPP Professional Development Travel Award
• 2021 UC Davis Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Research
• Multiple UC Davis Postdoctoral Travel Grants (2017-2019)
• Leaders for the Future Program Fellowship (UC Davis)

Academic Engagement: Teaches core courses including Animal Behavior (AVS 3456) and Senior Seminar (AVS 4610), while directing extension programs that translate research into practical herd health protocols. His statewide outreach focuses on evidence-based management practices for dairy/beef producers, leveraging publications in Journal of Dairy Science and Antibiotics to inform industry standards.

Professional Integration: Active in Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare, American Veterinary Medical Association, and Dairy Calf and Heifer Association, with sustained membership in antimicrobial resistance research networks since 2017. His collaborative work with UC Davis and California dairies positions him at the forefront of sustainable livestock management innovation.