Dr. Imtiaz Hussain Raja
Assistant Professor
Department of Animal Nutrition, (FAPT) — Faculty of Animal Production & Technology CUVAS, Bahawalpur.
Biography
Dr. Imtiaz Hussain Raja is an Assistant Professor of Animal Nutrition and Additional Director of the Institute of Livestock Nutrition and Forage Research (ILN&FR) at Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, China, with doctoral research focused on low-protein nutrition, rumen-protected methionine, and nutrient metabolism. His research integrates precision protein and amino acid nutrition, ruminant and poultry nutrition, feed evaluation, alternative feed resources, feed bioconversion, gut health, and sustainable livestock production. His work aims to develop cost-effective and resource-efficient feeding strategies that improve livestock productivity, feed efficiency, animal health, and farm profitability, while reducing nutrient losses and the environmental footprint of livestock production. Through research, teaching, postgraduate supervision, and knowledge transfer, he contributes to improving farmer livelihoods, strengthening livestock-based rural economies, enhancing food security, and promoting climate-smart and environmentally sustainable animal production systems. He has 15 years of research experience and serves as an HEC-approved M.Phil. and Ph.D. supervisor and he supervisied more than 18 post graducate students. (02 -10-2026)
Research interests
Poultry and ruminant nutrition
Nutrient requirements
utilization and feed efficiency
Protein and amino acid metabolism; low-protein and precision nutrition
Rumen fermentation
microbial protein synthesis and protected amino acids
Feed evaluation
digestibility and processing technology
Alternative
indigenous and agro-industrial feed resources
Solid-state fermentation and microbial bioconversion
Anti-nutritional factor mitigation and functional feed ingredients
Phytogenic additives and antibiotic alternatives
Gut health
microbiota and nutrient–microbe interactions
Nutrigenomics and nanotechnology in animal nutrition
Heat-stress nutrition and climate-resilient production
Nutritional mitigation of methane and nitrogen emissions
Sustainable livestock production and arid-region nutrition
Farmer-oriented nutrition technologies and extension
Educational information
| Year | Degree | Board / University |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | PhD: Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology - (PR. CHINA) | Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, PR, China. |
| 2011 | M.Phil- Animal Nutrition | Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Pakistan |
| 2005 | DVM; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM-05 Years Program) | Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Pakistan |
Academic experience
| From | To | Post held | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| November -2018 | Dec-05-2018 | Assistant Professor (IPFP-HEC) | Department of Animal Nutrition at SBBUVAS.edu.pk. Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sakrand, Pakistan |
| Dec-06-2018 | To Datae | Assistant Professor (BPS-19) Regular | Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. |
Publications
- — Estimate ileal flow of methionine and total amino acids; supplemented rumen-protected methionine with low dietary protein diet using different in vitro digestibility techniques., Amino Acids2026
- — Effect of dietary supplementation of Bacillus subtilis on growth performance, meat quality, blood biochemistry and immune response of broiler chicks, Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society2026
- — Effects of partial replacement of corn with corn starch on growth performance and gut morphology of broiler chickens., Jammu Kashmir Journal of Agriculture2026
- — Impact of Replacing Corn with Mango Kernel Seed Meal on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Blood Parameters in Japanese Quails., Planta Animalia2026
- — Chemical composition, microbial community, and fermentation characteristic of sweet sorghum straw fermented with sheep rumen fluid by the in vitro method., Bioresource Technology,2025
- — Assessment of nutritional value, aerobic stability and measurement of in vitro fermentation parameters of silage prepared from several leguminous plants., BMC Plant Biol;2025
- — Effects of Partial Replacement of Maize Stovers with Potato Culls on In Situ Digestion Kinetics of Cannulated Buffalo Bull., Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (J. Agri. Vet. Sci.2025
- — Chemical composition, microbial community, and fermentation characteristic of sweet sorghum straw fermented with sheep rumen fluid by in vitro method., Bioresource Technology,2025
- — Effects of Sweet and Forge Sorghum Silages Compared to Maize Silage without Additional Grain Supplement on Lactation Performance and Digestibility of Lactating Dairy Cows., Animals2024
- — Effects of Selenium-enriched Diets on the Growth Performance, Slaughter Characteristics, and Blood Biochemistry of Rhode Island Red Chicken., Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science,2024
- — Effects of Dietary Protein Levels on Sheep Gut Metabolite Profiles during the Lactating Stage., Animals2024
- — Effects of Compound Salt Concentration on Growth, Physiological and Nutritional Value of Hydroponic Forage Wheat., Agricultur2023
- — Determination of mineral concentration in selected date fruits (Phoneix dactylifera)of Pakistan, Pure Appl. Biol.,2023
- — Organoleptic characteristics and compositional profile of meat of growing Japanese quail fed different levels of poultry byproducts compost., Braz J Biol2023
- — Assessing effect of feeding poultry by-product compost on organoleptic characteristics and compositional profile of meat of broiler chickens., Braz J Biol.2023
- — Silage Mixtures of Alfalfa with Sweet Sorghum Alter Blood and Rumen Physiological Status and Rumen Microbiota of Karakul Lambs., Animals2022
- — Using mixed silages of sweet sorghum and alfalfa in total mixed rations to improve growth performance, nutrient digestibility, carcass traits and meat quality of sheep., The international journal of animal biosciences- Animal2021
- — Rumen‑protected methionine a feed supplement to low dietary protein: effects on microbial population, gas production, and fermentation characteristics., AMB Express2019
- — Rumen‑protected methionine a feed supplement to low dietary protein: effects on microbial population, gas production, and fermentation characteristics., AMB Expr (2019) 9:93 Doi. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-019-0815-4 .2019
- — Low digestibility of phytate phosphorus, their impacts on the environment and phytase opportunity in the poultry industry. (*Corresponding author)., Environmental Science and Pollution2019
- — Molecular mechanisms relating to amino acids regulations of protein synthesis., Nutrition Research Reviews.2019
- — Post-ruminal effects of rumen-protected methionine supplementation with low protein diet using long-term simulation and in-vitro digestibility technique., AMB Express2018
- — Post-ruminal effects of rumen-protected methionine supplementation with low protein diet using long-term simulation and in-vitro digestibility technique., AMB Express2018
- — Post-ruminal effects of rumen-protected methionine supplementation with low protein diet using long-term simulation and in-vitro digestibility technique., AMB Express2018
- — Post-ruminal effects of rumen-protected methionine supplementation with low protein diet using long-term simulation and in-vitro digestibility technique., AMB Express2018
- — Post-ruminal effects of rumen-protected methionine supplementation with low protein diet using long-term simulation and in-vitro digestibility technique., AMB Express2018
- — Bacillus subtilis B21 and Bacillus licheniformis B26 improve intestinal health and performance of broiler chickens with Clostridium perfringens‐induced necrotic enteritis., Animal physiology and animal nutrition2018
- — Critical analysis of excessive utilization of crude protein in ruminant’s ration: impact on environmental ecosystem and opportunities of supplementation of limiting amino acids., Environmental Science and Pollution Research2018
- — Folate promotes S‑ adenosyl methionine reactions and the microbial methylation cycle and boosts ruminant production and reproduction., AMB Express2018
- — Effect of Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes on Ruminal Fermentation and Gas Production by RUSITEC, in vitro Abomasum and Ileum Digestibility., International Journal of Pharmacology2017
- — Alleviating the environmental heat burden on laying hens by feeding on diets enriched with certain antioxidants (vitamin E and selenium) individually or combined., Environmental Science and Pollution Research2017
- — 15N-Leucine: health benefits, application, and issues related to ileal endogenous amino acid losses in poultry. Vol. 73:001-0017. Doi.org/10.1017/S0043933916001069, World's Poultry Sci J.2017
- — Effect of different processing methods of pigeon pea (Cajanuscajan) on growth performance, carcass traits, blood biochemical and hematological parameters of broiler chickens., Turk. J. Vet. Anim. Sci2017
- — Effect of dietary protein sources and amino acid balances on performance, intestinal permeability and morphology in broiler chickens., International Journal of Pharmacology2017
- — Epidemiological study of tick infestation in buffalo of various regions of district Khairpur, Pakistan., Veterinary World2017
- — Considering choline as methionine precursor lipoproteins transporter hepatic promoter and antioxidant agent in dairy cows., AMB Express2017
- — 15N-Leucine: Health Benefits, Applications and Issues Related to Ileal Endogenous Amino Acid Losses in Poultry., World’s Poultry Science Journal2017
- — Impacts of dietary humic acid supplementation on growth performance, some blood metabolites and carcass traits of broiler chicks., The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences2016
- — Status assessment of macronutrients in banana leaves and its associated soil in Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan., Pure and Applied Biology (PAB)2015
- — Impact of different crude protein levels on growth of lambs under intensive management system, International Journal of Advanced Research2014
Conferences
| Year | Level | Country | City | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | International | China | GUIZHOU, University, China | China -Asian Faculty Development Training on Modern Agriculture Technology, Under Background of “The Belt & Road Initiative” (online) 5 days |
| 2018 | International | China | Xian yang | The Asian -Australian dairy sheep conference PR China. Northwest A&F University China. 05 days |
| 2013 | National | Pakistan | Tandojam | 3rd International Agri.& Animal Sciences Conference, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Sindh Pakistan. 03 days |
| 2013 | National | Pakistan | Tandojam | 5th Farmer’s festival and National Conference on Agriculture & Livestock , Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Sindh Pakistan. 02 days |
| 2012 | National | Pakistan | Tandojam | 2nd Agricultural & Animal Sciences Conference , Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Sindh Pakistan 03 days |
| 2011 | National | Pakistan | Tandojam | 1st Agricultural & Animal Sciences Conference, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Sindh Pakistan, 03 days |
Awards
| Year | Awarding organisation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ORIC- Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. | ORIC, CUVAS — Outstanding Highest Impact Factor Award (2025): Recognized for outstanding achievement in securing the highest Impact Factor for research publications at CUVAS, Bahawalpur (2024–2025). Awarded: 18 April 2025. |
| 2024 | ORIC- Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. | ORIC, CUVAS — Outstanding Highest Impact Factor Award (2024): Recognized for outstanding achievement in securing the highest Impact Factor for research publications at CUVAS, Bahawalpur (2021–2023). Awarded: 12 July 2024. |
| 2018 | College of Animal Science and Technology of Northwest A&F University CHINA. | Imtiaz Hussain Raja Abbasi (PhD): Was awarded an honorary certificate with a prize for Outstanding Performance in academic and research publications at the College of Animal Science and Technology of Northwest A&F University during his Ph.D. |
| 2018 | College of Animal Science and Technology of Northwest A&F University CHINA. | Imtiaz Hussain Raja Abbasi (Ph.D.): Won the 2nd position/prize at Graduate Academic Forum 2018, at the College of Animal Science and Technology of Northwest A&F University, for his excellent performance in his doctoral study. |
Professional memberships
| Organisation | Membership type | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council registration number 5959 (PVMC), | Life Long. | 2011 |
| Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC ) Faculty, | PVMF | 2026 |
Courses taught
| Code | Course title | Programme | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTR- 408 | LIVESTOCK FEED RESOURCES AND FORAGE CONSERVATION | DVM | 3(2-1) |
| NUTR- 503 | POULTRY NUTRITION AND FEED TECHNOLOGY | DVM | 2(1-1) |
| NUTR-705 | Analytical Techniques in Nutrition | M.Phil | 3(0-3) |
| NUTR-706 | Research Methods in Animal Nutrition | M.Phil | 3(2-1) |
| NUTR-702 | Feed Resources and their Nutritive Value | M.Phil | 3(2-1) |
| NUTR-750 | Research and Thesis | M.Phil | 6(0-6) |
| NUTR- 753 | Advanced Analytical Techniques in Nutrition | Ph.D. | 3(0-3) |
| NUTR-53 | Nutrition of Layers | Ph.D. | 3(2-1) |
| NUTR- 754 | Nutrition of Beef Animal | Ph.D. | 3(2-1) |
| NUTR- 603 | Feed Evaluation Formation and Processing Technology | ANSci | 3(2-1) |
| NUTR- 401 | Fundamentals of Poultry Nutrition | Poultry Sci | 3(2-1) |
| NUTR- 201 | Animal & Poultry Nutrition | LAD | 3(2-1) |
| NUTR- 501 | Nutrition of Layers | Poultry Sci | 3(2-1) |
Supervisions
| Title | From | To | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of In-Situ Degradation Kinetics of Different Varieties of White Lupin Fodders and Grains | 2021 | 2022 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effect of Multi Protease and Poultry by Product Meal on Growth Performance Digestibility and Gut Health of Broiler Chicks | 2021 | 2022 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effect 0f Citrus Fruit Powder with vitamin -C on Digestibility, Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics Immune Response and Ileal Gut Morphology of Broiler | 2021 | 2023 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effect of dietary supplementation of Bacillus subtilis on growth performance and immunity of broiler chicks | 2023 | 2025 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Comparative Effects of Probiotic And Phytogenic Feed Additives On Growth Performance and Feed Efficiency In Kids And Lambs | 2025 | 2026 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Physiological and Growth Performance Responses of Broilers to Diets Containing Graded Levels of Protease Enzyme Fortified, Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal as a Partial Replacement for Soybean Meal. | 2024 | 2026 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effect of Various Non-Conventional Feed Resources on In-Situ Digestion Kinetics of Nili-Ravi Buffalo | 2022 | 2023 | Research supervision |
| Effect of Crude Ethanolic Extract of Achillea Wilhelmsii on Growth Performance Immune Response Hematology Carcass Characteristics and Ileal Histomorphology of Broiler Chicks | 2022 | 2024 | Research supervision |
| Effects of Replacement of Corn with Corn Starch on Growth Performance and Gut Heath of Broiler | 2023 | 2024 | Research supervision |
| Effect Of Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit Pulp and Antibiotic Growth Promoter on Performance, Blood Biochemistry and Intestinal Microbial Count of Broilers | 2024 | 2025 | Research supervision |
| Impact of Mango Seed (Mangifera Indica) As A Substitute for Corn in Growing Holsten Friesian Calves | 2021 | 2023 | Research supervision |
| Effect Of Liquorice Solution Supplementation in Water on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Antibody Titer and Hematology of Broiler | 2023 | 2025 | Project supervision |
| Effect Of Red Korean Ginseng Extract on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics Meat and Fur Quality of New Zealand White Rabbits | 2023 | 2025 | Research supervision |
| Effect of Crude Ethanolic Extract of Achillea Wilhelmsii on Growth Performance Immune Response Hematology Carcass Characteristics and Ileal Histomorphology of Broiler Chicks | 2023 | 2025 | Research supervision |
| In Situ Digestion Kinetics of Hybrid Grasses in Buffalo | 2023 | 2024 | Research supervision |
| Effects of Graded Dietary Inclusion of Protease-Supplemented Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae Meal on Growth Performance and Physiological Responses in Broiler Chickens | 2025 | To Datae | M.Phil. supervision |
| Comparative Effects Of Probiotic And Phytogenic Feed Additives On Growth Performance And Feed Efficiency In Kids And Lambs | 2025 | To Datae | Research supervision |
| Nutrigenomic and Microbiome-Mediated Effects of Phytogenic Feed Additives on Intestinal Health and Immune Function in Heat-Stressed Broilers | 2025 | To Datae | Ph.D. supervision |
University services
| From | To | Role | Committee / body |
|---|---|---|---|
| May-2025 | June-2025 | Officer In Charge | Department of Animal Nutrition |
| 31-10-2025 | To Datae | Additional Director | Institute for Livestock Nutrition and Forage Research, CUVAS. Edu.Pk |
| 31-10-2025 | To Datae | Assistant Director | DAS, CUVAS. Edu. Pk |
| May-2025 | May-2026 | Manager Research Operations and Development | Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) |
| Dec-2024 | Dec-2025 | Manager Operations | Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) |
| August 8, 2024 | To Datae | Focal Person/ Coordinator, Presentations and Workshop Series | www.CUVAS.edu.PK |
Books and chapters
| Year | Title | Publisher | Your role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Cultured Meat." 2024; In Meat Composition and Nutrition, edited by Owais Yousuf, Kaiser Younis, and Khwaja Osama. Apple Academic Press, Taylor & Francis Group. https://www.appleacademicpress.com/meat-composition-and-nutrition-/9781779640529 | . Apple Academic Press, Taylor & Francis Group. https://www.appleacademicpress.com/meat-composition-and-nutrition-/9781779640529 | Co- Author |
Research funding
| Year | Funding agency | Project | Amount (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PSF | After the Short List, the Full Proposal was submitted. 22-09-2026 | 14.14 |
| 2026 | ALP- PARC | After the Short List, the Full Proposal was submitted. 30-09-2026 | 20.15 millions |
Active collaborations
| From | To | Type | Country | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | To Datae | Research - Academia-Industry | Pakistan | Poultry Feed Industry |
| 2026 | To Datae | Research - Academia-Industry | Pakistan | Poultry Feed Industry |
Industrial / consulting experience
| From | To | Post held | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | Livestock & Animal Nutrition Consultant | Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO) |
Languages and skills
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chinese's | HSK-4 Level |
| English's | Professional |
| Urdu | Native |
| Sindhi | Native |
| Punjabi | Native |
| Sariki | Native |
| Aribi | Reading |
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