Mohammed Youssief

Lecturer
Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department

Office: 145 Poole Agricultural Center
Phone: 864-656-2707

Email: myoussi@clemson.edu

Educational Background

PGDip Diseases and Management of Wild Animals and Birds
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University 2013

BVSc. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Cairo University 2011

Courses Taught

AVS 3010 Domestic Animals Anatomy & Physiology
AVS 3011 Domestic Animals Anatomy Lab
AVS 3320 Veterinary Terminology
AVS 3310 Companion Animals Management
AVS 4670 Physiology II

Previously Taught:
AVS 3100 Animal Health (Fall 2023 to Spring 2026)

Profile

I joined Clemson University as a Lecturer in the Animal and Veterinary Sciences department in Spring 2023. I have a veterinary background that bridges clinical practice, animal welfare, and community-based service. My professional experience is best described as that of a general practitioner with broad cross-species exposure, rather than a one-species specialist. This allows me to approach animal health and welfare from both a practical clinical perspective and a community-centered point of view, particularly in settings where veterinary care, education, environmental issues and welfare challenges deeply intersect.

Before joining Clemson, I spent a decade working with local and international animal welfare organizations in Egypt, where I provided veterinary care and welfare assessments across a wide range of species, including domestic and companion animals, exotics and wildlife. I led large-scale outreach projects that combined direct clinical care with owner education and capacity-building, frequently collaborating with international veterinary teams and NGOs to develop training programs for both animal owners and local professionals and service providers.

At Clemson, I teach courses related to physiology and anatomy across animal species, companion animal care, animal health, and veterinary terminology. My teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in experiential learning; I strive to help students build practical problem-solving skills while connecting scientific concepts to real-world applications and the ethical dimensions of veterinary medicine.

I am particularly open to collaborations in animal welfare, working animals, companion animals, exotic/wild animal projects or research, veterinary education innovation, and interdisciplinary community projects.

Beyond veterinary medicine, I am also interested in art, literature, and cultural work, and I am always looking for collaborative initiatives that bridge science, communication, and society.

Publications

Ali, A. B. A., El Sayed, M. A., Matoock, M. Y., Fouad, M. A., & Heleski, C. R. (2015). Prevalence of strongyle infection in working equids of Egypt and comparison of 3 deworming strategies. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(5), 431.

Ali, B. A. A., El Sayed, M. A., Matoock, M. Y., Fouad, M. A., & Heleski, C. R. (2015). Comparative Efficacy of Three Anthelmintic Programs in Working Equids in Egypt. Journal of Veterinary Science & Medical Diagnosis 4, 4, 2.

Ali, B. A. A., El Sayed, M. A., Matoock, M. Y., Fouad, M. A., & Heleski, C. R. (2016). A welfare assessment scoring system for working equids—A method for identifying at risk populations and for monitoring progress of welfare enhancement strategies (trialed in Egypt). Applied Animal Behaviour Science.

Ali, B. A. A., El Sayed, M. A., McLean, A. K. & Heleski, C. R. (2016). Aggression in working mules and subsequent aggressive treatment by their handlers in Egyptian brick kilns—Cause or effect. Journal of Veterinary Behavior. Vol.29, Jan–Feb 2019.