Faculty Member from the University of Basrah Participated in a Patent Conference in Karbala
Dr. Amjad Kadhim Rasan, a faculty member at the College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, along with Dr. Khalida Salem Khudhair, participated in the patent conference and exhibition organized by the University of Karbala and the Iraqi Innovation Center, under the slogan "We Innovate with Our Minds and Build Our Nation."
The research presented focused on the use of peppermint as an herbal alternative for anesthetizing juvenile common carp. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of its aqueous extract and compare it to the chemical anesthetic MS-222, examining anesthesia and recovery indicators, as well as health and environmental risks.
The results of the study demonstrated the potential of peppermint as a promising alternative, supporting sustainable fish farming and environmentally friendly practices.
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