Dr. Amjad Kadhim Rasen, a faculty member at the College of Agriculture, University of Basra, along with Dr. Khalida Salem Khudair, participated in the Patents Conference and Exhibition at the University of Karbala and the Iraqi Innovation Center, under the slogan "We Innovate with Our Minds and Build Our Nation."

Their participation included a research paper on the use of peppermint as a herbal alternative for anesthetizing juvenile common carp.

The research aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an aqueous extract of peppermint as a natural alternative and compare it to the chemical anesthetic MS-222, while also studying anesthesia and recovery indicators and the reduction of environmental and health risks in fish farming.

The study concluded that peppermint is a promising and safe alternative, contributing to the promotion of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the fisheries sector.

Media and Government Communication Division / College of Agriculture