M Musab Muhffel,
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Join year: 2025
- PCR for Microbial Identification, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2018.
- Basic Microbiology Techniques, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2018.
- Basic ELISA Course, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2018.
- Embryo Transfers in Cattle, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2018.
- Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, 2019.
- Dairy Management and Production, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 2019.
- Leadership and Management Skills, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, 2019.
- Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, 2025–Present.
- Veterinary House Officer Resident, Dairy Production Medicine Service, University of California, Davis, Tulare, California, 2022–2025.
- Veterinarian, Private Farm Animal Practice, Syria, 2019–2022.
- Dairy Practitioner, Jordan, 2012–2019.
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, 2025–Present. Teach livestock content to third-year veterinary students and serve as a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) facilitator for first- and second-year veterinary students.
- Livestock, third-year veterinary students, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California.
- Problem-Based Learning (PBL), first- and second-year veterinary students.
Livestock health and production, dairy production medicine, preventive veterinary medicine, herd health, and veterinary education.
I aim to help students build strong clinical reasoning by connecting foundational knowledge with practical case-based learning. My teaching focuses on making livestock medicine clear, relevant, and applicable to real veterinary practice.
Research interests include dairy production medicine, preventive veterinary medicine, herd health and reproduction, calf health, mastitis and milk quality, and infectious disease investigation in food-animal populations.
Assisted in the following research projects, providing technical expertise and field support:
- Laparoscopic Insemination in Sheep:Contributed to developing techniques to enhance sheep breeding in Jordan, focusing on improving resilience to limited water and grain availability and enhancing marbling between muscles and fat.
- E-SEL Injection and Conception Rates in Sheep (2010): Supported the investigation of E-SEL injection effects on conception rates during estrus synchronization in sheep.
- ACS Use in Repeat Breeder Cows (2014):Assisted in research evaluating the use of ACS for biofilm destruction in repeat breeder cows to address infertility.
- Formalin Treatment for Uterine and Milk Disorders (2015):Provided technical support in research on the use of formalin for treating bloody milk and uterine bleeding in dairy cows.
- Auto Vaccine for Staphylococcus Aureus (2016):Participated in developing an autogenous vaccine to prevent and control mastitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
- On-Farm Risk Factors for Mycotoxins (2019):Contributed to a study on the prevalence and risk factors of mycotoxins in Jordanian dairy farms, aiding in data collection and analysis.
- Evaluating the burden of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle (2024):Understanding the disease’s pathophysiology, transmission routes, and host immunity patterns.
- Evaluating the effect of Zink and charcoal supplements on the health performance of preweaned Holstein calves (2025)
- Long-term Effect of Preweaning Additives Prebiotic and Probiotic on Milk Production in Dairy Holstein Cows, JDS. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2025-27567, Authors: Musab Muhffel, S. Ali, H. Rossow
- The Effect of Dry Cow Therapy Using Systemic Tylosin in Combination with Common Intramammary Medications on Mastitis Rate, Cull Rate, Somatic Cell Count, and Milk Production in Dairy Cows Affected with Subclinical Mastitis, Veterinary World, 11(9): 1266–1271 Authors: Zuhair Bani Ismail, Mohammad Musab Muhaffel, Ehab Abu-Basha
- Dairy Calf and Replacement Heifer Mortality on a Single Intensively Managed Dairy Farm in Jordan: A 3-Year-Long Study (2016–2018) Veterinary Journal, 2022, Vol. 12(6): 944–950 Authors: Zuhair Bani Ismail, Mohammad Musab Muhaffel
- Mortality and Culling of Adult Dairy Cows in Jordan: A 3-Year Study (2016–2018) Based on a Single Intensively Managed Dairy Farm, Veterinary World, EISSN: 2231-0916 Authors: Zuhair Bani Ismail, Mohammad Musab Muhaffel
Musab Muhffel is passionate about supporting veterinary students as they grow into confident, thoughtful clinicians. His work is grounded in practical problem-solving, collaborative learning, and a strong commitment to improving animal health and food-animal systems. He values connecting classroom learning to real-world application and enjoys mentoring students through case-based discussions, clinical reasoning, and livestock-focused learning experiences