He joined the Scientific and Technical Research Centre for Arid Areas (CRSTRA- Algeria) as head of the camel research programs, and Head of the Experimental station. Currently, he is working as research director and Head of the division of Biological resources in arid regions and scientific project manager in the animal production sector. He is a member of several national and international scientific societies including ISOCARD, AVN, AASEA, etc. He is serving as an editorial member of several internationally reputed impact factors and non-impact factor journals. He has authored more than 40 international peer-reviewed scientific articles and has presented his research at many international scientific conferences worldwide. His research interests span from theriogenology, Veterinary epidemiology. One health approach to camel farming system and animal reproduction.
EDUCATION
Mohammed Hocine Benaissa has completed his doctorate in veterinary medicine at the High National Veterinary School of Algiers (Algeria), then his MSci in animal reproduction from the same school, has received his Ph.D. in Veterinary Theriogenology (ENSV Algiers), then the postdoctoral degree “habilitation to manage research teams” (HDR) at the same school.
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Veterinary, Food Animals, Animal Science and Zoology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
769
Scholar Citations
16
Scholar h-index
28
Scholar i10-index
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Morphological and molecular characterization of ixodid tick vectors in Algeria, North Africa T Kernif, T Djouaher, N Aouali, Z Messaoudi, A Guilane, MH Benaissa, ... Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 101444 , 2026 2026
Seroprevalence and risk factors of Trypanosoma evansi infection in transhumant dromedary camels in El Meniaa, Algerian Sahara MA Haroun, M Khames, S Fettata, I Ketila, M Berrekia, Y Khames, ... Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 1-7 , 2025 2025
Effect of Natural Pozzolan on the Stabilization of Two Swelling Soils from the Western Region of Algeria M Benaissa, Y Senhadji Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 24 (4), 1-19 , 2025 2025
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus Africa 1 lineage in Hyalomma dromedarii ticks, Algeria, 2023 M Temani, A Hachid, R Garni, AA Guessoum, MH Benaissa, AF Khardine, ... Emerging Infectious Diseases 31 (8), 1673 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Rockfalls in the Zireg watershed: factors of genesis and mapping of risk zones (Middle Atlas-Morocco) M Benaissa, J Gartet Revista de Estudios Andaluces, 299-301 , 2025 2025
Les chutes de blocs dans le bassin versant atlasique de Zireg: Facteurs de genèse et cartographie des zones à risques (Bassin versant Inaouène–Maroc) M Benaissa, J Gartet Revista de Estudios Andaluces, 90-109 , 2025 2025
Les chutes de blocs dans le bassin versant Zireg: facteurs de genèse et cartographie des zones à risques (Moyen Atlas-Maroc). M Benaissa, J Gartet Revista de Estudios Andaluces , 2025 2025
Discovery of new sites of topmouth gudgeon Pseudorasbora parva (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846) in Algeria M Tababouchet, MH Benaissa, M Karar, AF Bougaham Journal Algérien des Régions Arides 18 (1), 48-56 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Mapping and assessment of water erosion in the Ouèd Bou Lajraf basin (Ouèd Inaouène BV) using the PAP/CAR model and GIS tools M Benaissa, J Gartet, F Sahi, M Hamdach Revista de Estudios Andaluces, 294-297 , 2025 2025
Utilisation du modèle PAP/CAR et des outils SIG pour la cartographie et l’évaluation de l’érosion hydrique: Cas du bassin versant de l’Ouèd Bou Lajraf (BV de l’Ouèd Inaouène) M Benaissa, J Gartet, F Sahi, M Hamdach Revista de Estudios Andaluces, 228-256 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Desprendimientos de rocas en la cuenca del Zireg: factores de origen y cartografía de las zonas de riesgo (Atlas Medio-Marruecos) M Benaissa, J Gartet Revista de estudios andaluces, 90-109 , 2025 2025
Cartographie et l’évaluation de l’érosion hydrique dans le bassin versant de l’Ouèd Bou Lajraf (BV de l’Ouèd Inaouène) à l’aide du modèle PAPCAR et des outils SIG M Benaissa, J Gartet, F Sahi, M Hamdach Editorial Universidad de Sevilla , 2024 2024
Extrinsic and intrinsic drivers of prevalence and abundance of hard-bodied ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) R Chaibi, N Mimoune, F Benaceur, L Stambouli, L Hamida, R Khedim, ... Parasite Epidemiology and Control 27, e00387 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Epidemiology of caprine brucellosis in family farms in the south east of Algeria N Ramdani, S Boussena, F Ghalmi, MH Benaissa, N Moula Veterinaria Italiana 60 (3) , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
A survey of the tick-borne disease Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in southern Algeria: first serological evidence in the dromedary camel population D Degui, A Hachid, F Derrar, NE Messahel, T Bia, Y Mockbel, MK Trabelsi, ... Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports 54, 101089 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Factors influencing the physicochemical and mineral composition of camel milk in eastern Algeria M Kraimia, A Abdelkader, BH Saliha, MH Benaissa J Camel Pract Res 31 (1), 17-24 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Good Health: Recognition and prevention of disease and pain in dromedary camels MH Benaissa, C Iglesias Pastrana Dromedary camel behavior and Welfare: Camel friendly management practices … , 2024 2024 Citations: 13
Special Issue Brucellosis Epidemiology of caprine brucellosis in family farms in the south east of Algeria N Ramdani, S Boussena, F Ghalmi, M Benaissa, N Moula 2024
First serological and molecular investigation of hepatitis E virus infection in dromedary camels in Algeria A Agabou, MH Benaissa, I Bouasla, L De Sabato, S Hireche, G Ianiro, ... Frontiers in Veterinary Science 10, 1272250 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Serological evidence of Rift Valley fever viral infection among camels imported into Southern Algeria MK Trabelsi, A Hachid, F Derrar, NE Messahel, T Bia, Y Mockbel, ... Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 100, 102035 , 2023 2023 Citations: 14
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal analysis of wild medicinal plants traditionally used in Naâma, southwest Algeria M Bouafia, F Amamou, M Gherib, M Benaissa, R Azzi, S Nemmiche Vegetos 34 (3), 654-662 , 2021 2021 Citations: 82
Seroprevalence and risk factors for Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent of Q fever in the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) population in Algeria MH Benaissa, S Ansel, A Mohamed-Cherif, K Benfodil, K Djamel, ... Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research 84 (1), 1-7 , 2017 2017 Citations: 54
Coxiella burnetii in camels (Camelus dromedarius) from Algeria: Seroprevalence, molecular characterization, and ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) vectors M Bellabidi, MH Benaissa, S Bissati-Bouafia, Z Harrat, K Brahmi, T Kernif Acta Tropica 206, 105443 , 2020 2020 Citations: 53
Ethnobotanical survey of the traditional antiparasitic use of medicinal plants in humans and animals in Laghouat (Southern Algeria) F Benlarbi, N Mimoune, N Chaachouay, K Souttou, R Saidi, MR Mokhtar, ... Veterinary World 16 (2), 357 , 2023 2023 Citations: 36
Antibiotic susceptibility of Staphylococci isolated from bovine mastitis in Algeria R Saidi, N Mimoune, R Baazizi, MH Benaissa, D Khelef, R Kaidi JOURNAL OF ADVANCED VETERINARY AND ANIMAL RESEARCH 6 (2), 231–235 , 2019 2019 Citations: 31
Reproductive performance of Camelus dromedarius in the El-Oued region, Algeria. R Mayouf, MH Benaissa, Y Bentria, FZ Aoune, Y Halis 2014 Citations: 31
Seroprevalence and risk factors for Trypanosoma evansi , the causative agent of surra, in the dromedary camel ( Camelus dromedarius ) population in Southeastern … MH Benaissa, N Mimoune, Y Bentria, T Kernif, A Boukhelkhal, CR Youngs, ... Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research 87 (1), 1-9 , 2020 2020 Citations: 28
Reproductive abnormalities in female camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria: relationship with age, season, breed and body condition score MH Benaissa, B Faye, R Kaidi J. Camel Pract. Res 22 (1), 67-73 , 2015 2015 Citations: 28
Maternal genetic diversity and phylogeography of native Arabian goats NA Al-Araimi, RM Al-Atiyat, OG Mahgoub, R Vasconcelos, ... Livestock Science 206, 88-94 , 2017 2017 Citations: 27
First report of Toxoplasma gondii infection and associated risk factors in the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) population in south East Algeria MC Abdallah, K Miroud, K Benfodil, S Ansel, MH Benaissa, D Khelef, ... Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports 22, 100475 , 2020 2020 Citations: 22
Camel mastitis in Southern Algeria R Saidi, N Mimoune, MH Benaissa, R Baazizi, ... Veterinarska stanica 52 (3) , 2021 2021 Citations: 21
Floristic and medical diversity interest of Djebel Aissa national park (Ksour Montains, Algeria) M Benaissa, A El Haitoum, K Hadjadj Malaysian journal of fundamental and applied sciences 14 (2), 303-306 , 2018 2018 Citations: 20
Investigation on Diagnosis and Metabolic Profile of Ovarian Cysts in Dairy Cows N Mimoune, R Kaidi, MY Azzouz, S Zenia, MH Benaissa, G England Journal of The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Kafkas 23 (4 … , 2017 2017 Citations: 19
First report of Chlamydophila abortus infection in the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) population in eastern Algeria MH Benaissa, N Mimoune, CR Youngs, R Kaidi, B Faye Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases 73, 101557 , 2020 2020 Citations: 18
Histological Appearance of Echinococcus Granulosus in the Camel Species in Algeria VC Hamrat KHADIDJA, Yahia ACHOUR, Benaissa HOUCIN BULLETIN Of UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND VETERINARY MEDICINE CLUJ … , 2014 2014 Citations: 18
Basic and new concepts of ovarian cyst pathogenesis in cattle N Mimoune, R Baazizi, MY Azzouz, MH Benaissa, R Kaidi Veterinaria 68 (2), 73-80 , 2019 2019 Citations: 17
Comparative evaluation of phytochemical and antimicrobial activity between two plants from the Lamiaceae family: Marrubium vulgare (L.) and Origanum majorana (L.) M Moussaid, AA Elamrani, C Berhal, H Moussaid, N Bourhim, M Benaissa Int J Nat Prod Res 1 (1), 11-13 , 2012 2012 Citations: 16
Serological evidence of Rift Valley fever viral infection among camels imported into Southern Algeria MK Trabelsi, A Hachid, F Derrar, NE Messahel, T Bia, Y Mockbel, ... Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 100, 102035 , 2023 2023 Citations: 14
Good Health: Recognition and prevention of disease and pain in dromedary camels MH Benaissa, C Iglesias Pastrana Dromedary camel behavior and Welfare: Camel friendly management practices … , 2024 2024 Citations: 13
Husbandry Practices of Camel Herders in the Region of El-Oued (Southern-East of Algeria) MH Benaissa, R Mayouf, B Hamad, M Saidi, A Mehdaoui, M Belhamra 3rd Conference of the ISOCARD (Challenges facing the camelids in a changing … , 2012 2012 Citations: 13