Benaissa Mohammed Hocine

@crstra.dz

BioResources Department
Scientific and Technical Research Center on Arid Regions, Algeria

Benaissa Mohammed Hocine
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