Sphere of scientific interests

Veterinary medicine, veterinary-sanitary expertise, food safety, beekeeping

Delivered disciplines

• Veterinary-Sanitary Expertise of Livestock and Poultry Products
• Food Safety
• Veterinary-Sanitary Expertise of Crop, Fishery, and Beekeeping Products
• Patent Studies and Intellectual Property Protection

The main directions of research

• Assessment of quality and safety of livestock products
• Assessment of quality and safety of beekeeping products
• Development of phytogenics for prevention and treatment of bee diseases and for increasing productivity

Research projects

Researcher in Program-Targeted and Grant-Funded projects:

1. Assessment of quality and food safety of honey from environmentally hazardous zones of Central and Eastern Kazakhstan and development of new research methods (2015-2017)
2. Assessment of bioproductivity of inland water bodies of Northern and Central Kazakhstan with determination of food safety of fish products (2018-2020)
3. Molecular-biological analysis of rabies virus circulating in the Republic of Kazakhstan (2020-2022)
4. Development and implementation of multifunctional feed additives to increase animal productivity with assessment of quality and safety of livestock products (2020-2022)
5. Study of species diversity and genetic characteristics of viral and bacterial pathogens of infectious diseases in dogs and cats in Astana (2021-2023)
6. Development of analytical control methods and food safety monitoring (2021-2023)
7. Development and implementation of phytogenics and phytobiotics for prevention and treatment of mastitis with assessment of milk quality and safety (2024-2026)
8. Increasing the level of food safety (2024-2026)

Masters and doctoral students working under the supervision

Under the supervision of R.H. Mustafina, 12 bachelor theses and 1 master’s thesis have been defended; currently supervising 2 master’s students.

Education

Work experience

Advanced training

– 2022 Global Professional Development LLP, advanced training course on “Modern Teaching Methods in Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Safety.”

– 2023 Internship organized by Hema LLC on the following topics: ELISA methods for detection of mycotoxins in processed grain products; determination of microbial transglutaminase enzyme content; detection of milk powder and food allergens; identification of antibodies to infectious diseases of poultry.

– 2023 Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, training program “Molecular Biology.”

– 2024 Individual Entrepreneur “Veterinary Surgery Center,” advanced training course “Improvement of Teaching Skills in Biochemistry and Hematology of Farm Animals.”

– 2025 Academy of Teachers and Psychologists LLP, advanced training course “Systemic and Continuous Inclusive Education in Higher Education.”

– 2025 S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, advanced training course “Innovative Methods of Active Learning in Higher Education: Theory and Practice.”

Published works

1. Maikanov B., Mustafina R.H., Auteleeva L.T., Wishniewski J., Tracz M., Anusz K., Grenda T., Kukier E., Goldsztejn M., Kwiatek K. Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium perfringens Occurrence in Kazakh Honey Samples. Toxins. 2019;11:472. doi:10.3390/toxins11080472. Q1.

2. Tursunov K., Tokhtarova L., Kanayev D., Mustafina R., Mukantayev K. Effect of thioredoxin on the immunogenicity of the recombinant P32 protein of lumpy skin disease virus. Veterinary World. 2022;15(10):2384–2390. doi:10.14202/vetworld.2022.2384-2390. Q2.

3. Maikanov B.S., Auteleeva L.T., Mustafina R.H., Shershen E.A. Quality of honey produced in Central and Eastern Kazakhstan. Bulletin of Science of the S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University. 2019;2(101):111–124.

4. Adilbekov Zh.S., Aubakirova G.A., Mustafina R.H. Assessment of the safety of fish caught in water bodies of Akmola region. 3i: Intellect, Idea, Innovation. 2019;(1):3–8.

5. Adilbekov Zh.S., Aubakirova G.A., Mustafina R.H. Assessment of the safety of fish from selected water bodies of Karaganda region. 3i: Intellect, Idea, Innovation. 2020;(2):3–7.

6. Adilbekov Zh.S., Pishchenko E.V., Aubakirova G.A., Mustafina R.H., Zhamanova A.M. Modern problems of feed safety of fish in water bodies of Karaganda region. Bulletin of Science of the S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University. 2020;2(105):30–38.

7. Adilbekov Zh.S., Balji Yu.A., Suranshiev Zh.A., Mustafina R.H., Zhuzhassarova G.E. Contamination of fish and fish products with antibiotics. Science and Education. 2023;3-1(72):12–19. doi:10.52578/2305-9397-2023-3-1.

8. Tursunov K., Tokhtarova L., Kanayev D., Mustafina R., Tarlykov P., Mukantayev K. Evaluation of an in-house ELISA for detection of antibodies against the lumpy skin disease virus in vaccinated cattle. 2024;13(2):248–253. doi:10.47278/journal.ijvs/2023.089.

9. Adilbekov Zh.S., Balji Yu.A., Suranshiev Zh.A., Mustafina R.H., Zhuzhassarova G.E. Contamination of fish and fish products with antibiotics. Science and Education. 2023;3-1(72):12–19. doi:10.52578/2305-9397-2023-3-1.

10. Tursunov K., Tokhtarova L., Kanayev D., Mustafina R., Mukantayev K. Optimization of the main parameters of a lateral flow assay based on the recombinant P32 antigen of lumpy skin disease virus. Eurasian Journal of Applied Biotechnology. 2023;(3):65–72. doi:10.11134/btp.3.2023.8.

11. Adilbekov Zh.S., Balji Yu.A., Mustafina R.H., Zhuzhassarova G.E. Sanitary-ecological assessment of fish safety from water bodies of Northern and Central Kazakhstan. 3i: Intellect, Idea, Innovation. 2025;1(1):13–23.

12. Adilbekov Zh.S., Mustafina R.H., Balji Yu.A., Savinkin N.A. Contamination of feed with toxic elements in Akmola and Karaganda regions of Kazakhstan. 3i: Intellect, Idea, Innovation. 2025;1(3):5–12.

13. Adilbekov Zh.S. et al. Method for determining fish freshness. Utility model patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 4463, 2019.

14. Balji Yu.A. et al. Method for determining milk safety. Patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 4913, 2020.

15. Adilbekov Zh.S. et al. Method for determining freshness of fish meat. Utility model patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 5610, 2020.

16. Balji Yu.A. et al. Method for increasing productivity of ruminant animals. Utility model patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 5018, 2020.

17. Balji Yu.A. et al. Method for treatment and prevention of invasive diseases of bees. Invention patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 35751, 2022.

18. Balji Yu.A. et al. Method for preparation of a multifunctional feed additive. Eurasian patent No. 042044, 2022.

19. Sultanaeva L.Z. et al. Method for determination of ammonia in fish meat. Patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 8370, 2023.

20. Balji Yu.A. et al. Method for processing hatching eggs. Invention patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 37205, 2025.