INSTITUTE of Veterinary Sciences

Biography of the Head of Department of Medicine, Surgery and Animal Reproduction

Nouria BOUKENNAOUI FERROUK

Head of the Department of Medicine, Surgery and Animal Reproduction

Nouria Boukenaoui-Ferrouk was appointed to the post of Head of the Department of Medicine, Surgery and Animal Reproduction in 2020.

Born in Blida, March 30, 1965, University Teacher (Class A Lecturer) at Saad Dahlab University BLIDA 1, Institute of Veterinary Sciences and Researcher at LRZA (Research Laboratory on Arid Zones) / FSB /USTHB.

My Diplomas and Training in

Dates

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1992

DES

DES (Graduate Diploma in Animal Physiology)

Subject : Seasonal variations in glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid function in a desert rodent (meriones crassus)

Location: Animal Ecophysiology and Endocrinology Laboratory (URZA), FSB, USTHB, Algiers

Promoter: Prof. Zaina AMIRAT

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2001

MASTER

MASTER

Speciality : Animal Physiology, option: Nutritional Endocrinology and Metabolism

Subject : Evolution of adrenocortical and gonadal functions during the acquisition of puberty in lambs of the Man breed

Location : Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology and Endocrinology of Arid Zones

Supervisor : Prof. Farida KHAMMAR (FSB, USTHB)

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2013

DOCTORATE

DOCTORATE

Subject : Acquisition of puberty in D'Man sheep: Endocrine regulatory mechanisms and nutritional effects

Location: Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology and Endocrinology of Arid Zones/FSB/USTHB

Supervisor : Prof. Farida KHAMMAR (FSB, USTHB)

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2019

University accreditation

International Publications & Communications 

Scientific productions

1- International publications

2021

Amokrane-Ferrah A, Annane A, Ferrouk-Boukenaoui N, Khaldoun M, Amirat Z, Mormede P, Khammar F. Comparative diurnal and seasonal variations of ACTH, cortisol and aldosterone in Ouled Djellal and D'Man sheep breeds reared in arid lands. Biodiversitas 23: 388-395.

2021

Nadia Chergui, Nouria Boukenaoui-Ferrouk, Salima Charallah-Cherif, Farida Khammar, Zaina Amirat, Pierre Mormede. Annual and Seasonal Variations of Testicular and Pituitary-Thyroid Axis Activities in Bucks Native to Sahara Desert. Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, 27 (6), 725-731. DOI: 10.9775/kvfd.2021.26194

2019

Ferrouk M., Boukenaoui-Ferrouk N., Gharbi I., Baaziz-Ammi D., Adel D., Lafri M., Exbrayat JM,. Corpus luteum size and plasma progesterone concentration during the estrus cycle in Cheurfa cow of Algeria. Agricultura, 3-4 (111-112), 333-341. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15835/agrisp.v111i3-4.13428

2019

Sara Kassouri-Maouche, Nouria Boukenaoui-Ferrouk, Salima Charallah, Elara Moudilou, Asma Chakhma, Jean-Marie Exbrayat, Zaina Amirat, Farida Khammar. Atretic Ovarian Follicles Morphology and Immunolocalization of Active Caspase-3 in Algerian Bedouin Goat (Capra hircus) Ovaries. Kafkas Univ Vet Fak Derg, 25 (2): 147-156. DOI: 10.9775/kvfd.2018.202922.

2017

Boukenaoui-Ferrouk N., Moudilou E., Amirat Z., ExbrayatJ.M., Khammar F. Morphometric Study and Immunolocalization of Androgen Receptors in Epididymis During Postnatal Development in D'Man Lamb Reared Under Arid Environment in Algeria. Kafkas Univ Vet Fak Derg, 23 (5): 683-689. DOI: 10.9775/kvfd.2016.17255

2015

Taibi N., Boukenaoui N., Kahal A., Amirat Z., Khammar F. Effect of Barley Supplementation on Both Pubertal Age and Metabolic Profile of D'man Lambs Living in a Hostile Environment. J. Agr. About. Sci., 4(1), 60-69. ISSN: 2334-2404. doi:10.15640/jaes.v4n1a8.

2015

Ferrouk M., Boukenaoui-Ferrouk N., Smaili I., Abdelssamed I., Exbrayat JM Morphological and histological study of the japanese quail testis (Coturnix japonica) during the postnatal growth. Bull. Soc. zool. Fr., 2015, 140 (1): 45-60.

2013

Kassouri S., Boukenaoui N., Charallah S., Amirat Z., Khammar F. Immunolocalization of androgen receptor in the ovary of the Bedouin goat (Capra hircus) in non-breeding season: preliminary data. Biotechnology and Conservation of Species from Arid Regions. Nova publichers (USA). Musquat-Oman.

2012

Boukenaoui N., Moudilou E., Chevalier C., Amirat Z., Exbrayat JM, Khammar F. Postnatal changes in testicular development and androgen receptors immunolocalization in D'Man ram lambs. Folia Histochem Cytobiol., 50 (1):38-45. DOI: 10.2478/18694

2004

Boukenaoui N., Amirat Z., Khammar F. Evolution of adrenocortical and gonadal activities during pubertal growth in D'Man sheep. On some aspects of Chronobiology Eds Bernard BUISSON and Alain BLANC. Publications of the University of Saint Etienne Jean Monnet, 145-150.

Scientific papers

2.1. National Communications

2019

Ferrouk M., Karboua., Sehili O., Satta MA., Kassouri-Maouche S., Boukenaoui-Ferrouk N. Morphometry of the ovaries during the estrous cycle in cows, 1st National Days of Natural Sciences, January 29-30, 2020, National School of Ouargla.

2013

Kassouri S., Boukenaoui N., Cherif Y., Mansour S., Benaissa MH., Amirat Z and Khammar F. – Histomorphometric study of camel ovaries (Camelus dromedarius) of Sahrawi race: Preliminary data. 11th International Days of Veterinary Sciences, December 1 and 2, National Veterinary School, Algiers.

2012

Boukenaoui – Ferrouk N., Chevalier C., Hammouche S., Boubekri A. Workshop: Immunohistochemistry technique. CMEP Colloquium, Algiers 5-6 June

2012

Boukenaoui N., Moudilou E., Ferrouk M., Chevalier C., Amirat Z., Exbrayat JM, Khammar F. Western Blot: Technique to confirm the specificity of an antibody used in immunohistochemistry. CMEP Colloquium, Algiers 5-6 June

2012

Boukenaoui N., Moudilou E., Chevalier C., Amirat Z., Exbrayat JM, Khammar F. Immunolocalization of androgen receptors in the testicles of D'Man breed lambs during growth. CMEP Colloquium, Algiers 5-6 June

2012

kahal, N., Taibi N., Boukenaoui N., Amirat Z., Khammar F. Evolution profiles of androgens and some metabolic parameters during the onset of puberty in lambs of the "Ouled Djellal" breed, reared in an arid zone. 38rd USTHB Anniversary – 50rd Independence Day, USTHB, Algiers 22-26 April

2012

Taibi N., Kahal A., Boukenaoui N., Amirat Z., Khammar F. Effect of barley supplementation on reproductive physiology during growth in lambs of two local breeds: (D'Man and Ouled-Djellal). CMEP Colloquium, Algiers 5-6 June

2011

Taibi N.,  Boukenaoui N.,   Kahal A., Amirat Z., Khammar F. Effect of barley supplementation on testicular activity during postnatal growth in D'Man lambs. Sixth Animal Production Days, livestock performance monitoring, May 9-10, Mouloud Mammeri-Tizi-Ouzou University (poster communication).

2011

Taibi N., Kahal A., Boukenaoui N,   Amirat Z., Khammar F. Comparison of the effect of a high calorie diet on the androgenic profile of two breeds of sheep (D'Man and Ouled Djellal). 37th anniversary of the creation of the USTHB, strengthening trust and exchanges between the university and companies. April, Poster

2009

Boukenaoui N., Nidjimi S., Taibi N., Kahal A., Amirat Z., Khammar F. Effect of diet on reproductive function during pubertal growth in D'Man breed lambs: Preliminary data. National seminar on: Animal reproduction and biotechnology, Chlef, 5 and 6 April (Oral communication).

2008

Khaldoun M., Lakhdari Y., Boukenaoui N., Anane A., Khammar F., Amirat Z. Comparative seasonal cycles of serum testosterone in some Saharan ungulates. LRZA Day, 34e Anniversary of the USTHB, April 22 (Oral communication).

2007

Zatra Y., Keddache A., Boukenaoui N., Khammar F., Amirat Z. Adrenal gland of the castrated Saharan Gerbil, Gerbilus tarabuli. To post. 33e Birthday of the USTHB. April 21-26, 2007.

2007

Boukenaoui N., Bouchakor-Moussa N., ikhlef Z., Amirat Z., Khammar F. Comparison of reproductive parameters, during growth, in lambs of the Ouled Djellal and D'Man breeds reared in El-Meniaa. 33e Birthday of the USTHB. April 21-26 

2006

Anane A., Amokrane A., Boukenaoui N., Amirat Z., Khammar F. Comparative evolution of testosterone and adrenal glucocorticoids, during the nychthemeron and the seasons, in D'Man rams reared in an arid zone. J. Sc. LRZA, November 15, City of Sciences, Algiers (Posted comm.)

2006

Boukenaoui N., Amirat Z., Khammar F.,. Exploration of adrenocortical and gonadal activities during growth in D'Man sheep. J. Sc. LRZA, November 15, City of Sciences, Algiers. (Comm. displayed)

2006

Chergui N., Boukenaoui N., Charallah S., Lakhdari Y., Khaldoun M., Benmouloud A., Mataoui H., Kebane Z., Mouffok N., Amokrane A., Chakhma A., Zatra Y., Khammar F ., Amirat Z. Endocrine and metabolic characteristics in some Saharan mammals. Oral communication, J. Sc. LRZA, November 15, Cité des Sciences, Algiers. (Oral communication)

2006

Boukenaoui N., Charallah S., Lakhdari Y., Khaldoun M., Anane A., Amirat Z., Khammar F. Comparative reproductive cycles in Saharan ungulates. Oral communication, J. Sc. LRZA, November 15, Cité des Sciences, Algiers. (Oral communication)

2006

Boukenaoui N., Kondo B., Maiga RI, Amirat Z., Khammar F. Evolution of serum testosterone during pubertal growth in Ouled Djellal breed lambs. Poster, SAEM, February 8-9, 2006. (Poster) Lakhdari Y., Amirat Z., Boukenaoui N., Khammar F., Sempere A., 2002. Annual variations in pituitary-gonadal sensitivity to GnRH in Bedouin goats. Soc. Alg. Endocr. Metab., Algiers, June 5-6.

2001

Boukenaoui N., Amirat Z., Khammar F. Study of the evolution of gonadal function during the acquisition of puberty: example of the D'Man sheep. 21-22/03/2001 Algerian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SAEM), Algiers.

2001

Boukenaoui N., Khammar F., Amirat Z. Evolution of gonadal function during the onset of puberty in D'Man sheep. XXI° meeting of the Soc. Alg. Endocr. Metab., March 21-22, Algiers

2000

Boukenaoui N., Khammar F. Evolution of gonadal function during the acquisition of puberty in D'Man lambs. 3rd research day on animal production (JRPA), Tizi-Ouzou, 13 – 15 Nov.

2.2. International Communications

2019

Ferrouk M., Boukenaoui-Ferrouk N., Bessa S., Moudilou EN, Exbrayat JM Weight and histological monitoring during the postnatal period of the ovary of the Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) reared in Algeria. AFH Days, Strastown 20-21st of June.

2019

Boukenaoui-Ferrouk N., Ferrouk M., Bessa S., Moudilou EN, Khammar F., Exbrayat JM Histological evolution of seminal vesicles, during postnatal development, in D'Man breed lambs reared in arid zones in Algeria. AFH Days, Strasbourg, 20-21 June.

2018

Ferrouk M., Boukenaoui-Ferrouk N., Exbrayat JM Morphological and biometric study of the Japanese quail ovary (Coturnix japonica) during postnatal growth. 6rd Franco-Tunisian Congress of Zoology, 6rd Franco-Maghreb Congress of Zoology & 119ems annual days of the Zoological Society of France 21-23 November, Maison de la Tunisie, Paris-France.

2018

Boukenaoui-Ferrouk N., Ferrouk M., Moudilou EN, Exbrayat JM Immunolocalization of androgen receptors at the testicular level during postnatal growth in Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica).rd Franco-Tunisian Congress of Zoology, 6rd Franco-Maghreb Congress of Zoology & 119ems annual days of the Zoological Society of France 21-23 November, Maison de la Tunisie, Paris-France.

2015

Ferrouk M., Boukenaoui-Ferrouk N., Smaili I., Elara Moudilou E., Exbrayat JM Immunolocalization of androgen receptors at testicular level in Japanese quail: Preliminary study. XXVIIIth AFH Congress, Histology at the service of Research, June 11-12, Montpellier, France.

2013

Boukenaoui-Ferrouk N., Moudilou E., Amirat Z., Exbrayat JM, Khammar F. Testicular development and immunolocalization of androgen receptors at the anterior pituitary level, during pubertal growth, in D'Man breed lambs. 39rd Colloquium of the Society of Neuroendocrinology, September 25-27, Fez, Morocco

2013

Kassouri S., Boukenaoui N., Charallah S., Amirat Z., Khammar F. Immunolocalization of androgen receptor in the ovary of the Bedouin goat (Capra hircus) in non-breeding season: preliminary data. International Symposium of Biotechnology and Conservation of Species from Arid Regions, February 10-13, Musquat-Oman.

2008

Amirat Z., Khaldoum M., Lakhdari Y., Charallah S., Anane A., Boukenaoui N., Khammar F. Comparative evolution of testosterone during the annual cycle in some Saharan ungulates. 40rd Congress of the Francophone Society of Chronobiology, June 4-6, Can, France. (Communication displayed).

2006

Boukenaoui N., Chaachoua D., Benkhaled S., Kondo B., Maiga RI, Amirat Z. and Khammar F. Exploration of adrenocortical and testicular activities in Ouled Djellal lambs raised in an arid zone. International seminar on: Livestock and wildlife in arid and desert regions: Issues and improvement techniques. Djerba (Tunisia), 18 – 20 September (Oral report).

Professional experiences

Over the years

2004-2006
Technical Director

  • Technical Director of SARL Bovet Produits Vétérinaires based in Boumerdes, specializing in the wholesale of veterinary products.
2006 to date

University teacher

  • University teacher (A class lecturer) at Saad Dahlab BLIDA 1 University, Institute of Veterinary Sciences.
2013

Member of an association

  • Member of the association of goat breeders in the wilaya of Blida (Atlas Cap).
2014

Deputy director

  • Deputy director in charge of animal production at the experimental farm of the university saad dahlab Blida1.
September 2016

Head of Department

  • Head of preclinical department at the Institute of Veterinary Sciences (University of Blida 1).
February 2018

Head of Department

  •  Head of Department: Medicine, Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, at the Institute of Veterinary Sciences (University of Blida 1).
September 2019 to date

Head of Department

  • Head of Clinical Department at the Institute of Veterinary Sciences (University of Blida 1).