Dr. Qudrat Ullah
Assistant Professor
Theriogenology — Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Biography
I am currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. I have my DVM, M. Phil. (Theriogenology), and PhD (Theriogenology) from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. I conducted my PhD research at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI), Jena, Germany.
Research interests
My research interests includes:
Veterinary Science
Theriogenology
Zoonoses
Zoology
and Toxicology
Educational information
| Year | Degree | Board / University |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ph.D. Theriogenology | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad |
| 2017 | IRSIP Training | Friedrich Loeffler Institute, Jena, Germany |
| 2013 | M. Phil. Theriogenology | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad |
| 2010 | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad |
Academic experience
| From | To | Post held | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2024 | To date | Assistant Professor | Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur |
| March 2022 | April 2024 | Assistant Professor | The University of Agriculture, D.I. Khan |
| May 2019 | March 2022 | Assistant Professor | Gomal University, D. I. Khan |
| Oct 2015 | Jan 2016 | Teaching Assistant | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2012 | Research Fellow | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad |
Publications
- — Network pharmacology and integrative bioinformatics analyses identify PDE1A as a key target of pirfenidone in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis., PLOS ONE2026
- — Drinking water supplementation of Pediococcus acidilactici improves breeder performance and immunity., Journal of Applied Poultry Research2026
- — Multi-Species Probiotics Improve Health Performance and Alleviate Stress Responses of Rohu (Labeo rohita) in Inland Brackish Water Ponds., Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins2026
- — Behavioral, hematological, biochemical, antioxidant, histopathological and micronuclear abnormality in the erythrocytes of Ctenopharyngodon idella exposed to chromium chloride toxicity., Biological Trace Elements Research.2026
- — Role of TLR/NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathways in mastitis pathogenesis and their potential as therapeutic targets., Annals of Animal Science2026
- — Artificial Intelligence in Aquaculture and Fisheries: From Precision Breeding to Environmental Monitoring and Intelligent Health Management., All Life2026
- — Yogurt-based fermented fish silage from fish waste: A cost-effective and sustainable protein alternative for small-scale aquaculture., Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology2026
- — Effect of dietary supplementation of mannan oligosaccharide on gut morphology of pre-weaning calves., Sarhad Journal of Agriculture2026
- — Regulation of Milk Production by the MAPK/ERK Pathway in Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis): Genomic and Molecular Insights., Veterinary Medicine and Science.2025
- — Toxicological Effects of Lufenuron on Antioxidant Defence in Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)., Veterinary Medicine and Science.2025
- — Investigating the role of FOX gene family in development and stress response in Labeo rohita: A multi-faceted analysis of phylogeny and genome characterization., PloS one2025
- — Genomic selection, gene editing, and reproductive biotechnology: a triad for the improvement of native buffalo breeds in a developing country perspective like Pakistan., Tropical Animal Health and Production2025
- — Targeting Nrf2/KEAP1 signaling pathway using bioactive compounds to combat mastitis., Frontiers in Immunology.2025
- — Trace elements in fish species from the Punjnad headworks: Bioaccumulation and human health risk assessment., PLOS ONE.2025
- — Comparative analysis of biogas production efficiency from anaerobic digestion of cow dung and mixed dung substrates., Sarhad Journal of Agriculture2025
- — Comparative Evaluation of Vincristine Sulfate and Vinblastine Sulfate for the Treatment of Transmissible Venereal Tumor in Dogs: A Pre-clinical and Pathological Study., Pakistan Journal of Zoology2025
- — The Effects of Brewer’s Yeast on Growth Performance, Rumen Fermentation, and Serum Antioxidant Markers in Beef Cattle., Pakistan Journal of Zoology.2025
- — Advancing Yak breeding in China: Harnessing Genetic resources and marker-assisted selection for improved production traits., Pakistan Journal of Zoology2025
- — Is There Sufficient Evidence to Support the Health Benefits of Including Donkey Milk in the Diet?, Frontiers in Nutrition2024
- — Unraveling the ecotoxicological effects of micro and nano-plastics on aquatic organisms and human health, Frontiers in Environmental Science2024
- — Enhancing bovine immune, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory responses with vitamins, rumen-protected amino acids, and trace minerals to prevent periparturient mastitis., Frontiers in Immunology2024
- — Lactobacillus reuteri derived from horse alleviates Escherichia coli-induced diarrhea by modulating gut microbiota., Microbial Pathogenesis2024
- — Effect of Bio-Fermented Feed on Simmental Crossbred Cattle’s Growth Performance, Rumen Fermentation, and Antioxidant Status., Pakistan Journal of Zoology2024
- — Yak's Resilience and Adaptation to High-Altitude Stress., Pakistan Journal of Zoology2024
- — A Comprehensive Review on Metallic Trace Elements Toxicity in Fishes and Potential Remedial Measures., Water2023
- — An Overview of Comet Assay Application for Detecting DNA Damage in Aquatic Animals., Agriculture2023
- — In Vitro and In Vivo Effects of Conventional and Chitosan Nanoparticle-Encapsulated Miltefosine Drug for Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis., Medical Sciences Forum2023
- — Impact of chronic exposure to heavy metal mixtures on selected biological parameters of freshwater fish species., Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences2023
- — Enhancing metabolism and Milk Production Performance in periparturient period Dairy cattle through Rumen Protected Methionine and Choline Supplementation., Metabolites2023
- — Pros and Cons of Dietary Vitamin A and Its Precursors in Poultry Health and Production: A Comprehensive Review., Antioxidants, vol2023
- — Genetics, environmental stress, and amino acid supplementation affect lactational performance via mTOR signalling pathway in bovine mammary epithelial cells., Frontiers in Genetics2023
- — The mutational analysis of mitochondrial DNA in maternal inheritance of polycystic ovarian syndrome., Frontiers in Endocrinology2023
- — Exploring Genetic Markers: Mitochondrial DNA and Genomic Screening for Biodiversity and Production Traits in Donkeys., Animals2023
- — Genetic polymorphisms in immune-and inflammation-associated genes and their association with bovine mastitis resistance/susceptibility., Frontiers in Immunology2023
- — Uncovering the Role of Ribosomal Protein L8 in Milk Fat Synthesis Mechanisms in Yak Mammary Epithelial Cells, Pakistan Journal of Zoology2023
- — Q fever—A neglected zoonosis, Microorganisms2022
- — Overview of the effect of rumen protected limiting amino acids (methionine and lysine) and choline on the immunity, antioxidative, and inflammatory status of periparturient ruminants, Frontiers in Immunology.2022
- — Water quality and health risk assessment of trace elements in surface water at Punjnad Headworks, Punjab, Pakistan., Environmental Science and Pollution Research2022
- — Efficacy Evaluation of a Combined Hemorrhagic Septicemia–Mastitis Vaccine in Dairy Cows and Buffaloes, Animals2022
- — Major Nutritional Metabolic Alterations Influencing the Reproductive System of Postpartum Dairy Cows., Metabolites2022
- — Molecular Confirmation and Immunological Cross Reactivity among Mycoplasma gallisepticum Isolates Recovered from Broiler Chicken in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan., Pakistan Veterinary Journal2022
- — Cholesterol and serum minerals profile in the pregnancy and peurperium period of Beetal Goats, Bioscience Research2022
- — Physiological dynamics in broiler chickens under heat stress and possible mitigation strategies., Animal Biotechnology2021
- — Toxic effect of some heavy metals on hematology and histopathology of major carp (Catla catla)., Environmental Science and Pollution Research.2021
- — Dynamic distribution of nasal microbial community in yaks (Bos grunniens) at different ages., Tropical Animal Health and Production.2021
- — Animal and Human Brucellosis in Pakistan., Frontiers in Public Health2021
- — Bovine and Caprine Brucellosis detected by Milk Indirect ELISA and Milk Ring Test in Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan., Pakistan Journal of Zoology2021
- — Incidence of gastrointestinal parasites in Pavo cristatus and comparative efficacy of two broad spectrum anthelmintic drugs under cage system, Pakistan Journal of Zoology2021
- — Epidemiology and associated risk factors for brucellosis in small ruminants kept at institutional livestock farms in Punjab, Pakistan., Frontiers in Veterinary Science2020
- — Revisiting Brucellosis in Small Ruminants of Western Border Areas in Pakistan., Pathogens2020
- — Effect of diet supplemented with phytogenics and protease enzyme on performance, serum biochemistry and muscle histomorphology in broilers., Journal of Applied Animal Research2020
- — Protective effect of Aloe vera on growth performance, leucocyte count and intestinal injury in broiler chicken infected with coccidiosis., Journal of Applied Animal Research.2020
- — Effect of diet supplemented with coconut essential oil on performance and villus histomorphology in broiler exposed to avian coccidiosis., Tropical Animal Health and Production.2020
- — Does the gradual replacement of spent silkworm (Bombyx mori) pupae affect the performance, blood metabolites and gut functions in White Leghorn laying hens?, Research in Veterinary Science.2020
- — Sodium arsenite toxicity on hematology indices and reproductive parameters in Teddy goat bucks and their amelioration with vitamin C., Environmental Science and Pollution Research.2020
- — Evaluating the protective effects of vitamin E and selenium on hematology and liver, lung and uterus histopathology of rabbits with cypermethrin toxicity., Toxin Reviews2020
- — Serological and molecular investigation of Coxiella burnetii in small ruminants and ticks in Punjab, Pakistan, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,2019
- — High seropositivity for enteropathogenic Yersinia spp. in sheep and goats across nine government farms in the Pakistani Punjab., Journal of Infection in Developing Countries,2019
- — Brucellosis is significantly associated with reproductive disorders in dairy cattle of Punjab, Pakistan., Pakistan Journal of Zoology,2019
- — Effect of feed supplementation with olive oil on serum testosterone, triiodothyronine, thyroxine and some biochemical metabolites in teddy goat bucks., Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology2019
- — Sero-epidemiology of Q fever (Coxiellosis) in small ruminants kept at government livestock farms of Punjab, Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Zoology,2018
- — Effect of dietary supplementation of propylene glycol on blood metabolites and hormones of Nili-Ravi buffalo heifers., Proceedings of Pakistan Academy of Sciences: B. Life and Environmental Sciences2018
- — Seroepidemiological analysis of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia through cELISA in selected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan., American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences2016
Conferences
| Year | Level | Country | City | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | National | Pakistan | Bahawalpur | Organized Three-Day Training Workshop of Artificial Insemination Technicians (AITs) in collaboration with Action for Humanity (AFH). Department of Theriogenology, CUVAS |
| 2025 | International | Online | Online | The 3rd International Electronic Conference on Cells |
| 2025 | International | Online | Online | The 3rd International Electronic Conference on Animals |
| 2025 | International | Online | Online | The 3rd International Online Conference on Clinical Medicine |
| 2025 | International | Online | Online | The 3rd International Online Conference on Toxins |
| 2025 | International | Online | Online | The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Toxics |
| 2025 | International | Online | Online | The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Antioxidants |
| 2025 | National | Pakistan | Bahawalpur | Malaria ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite |
| 2025 | National | Pakistan | Bahawalpur | Zoonoses Day" Zoonotic Diseases and Public Health |
| 2025 | International | Pakistan | Bahawalpur | Organized Two-Day International Training Workshop on Utilization of IVF and Embryo Transfer Technologies for Enhancing the Genetic Potential of Livestock in Pakistan, Department of Theriogenology, CUVAS |
| 2025 | National | Pakistan | Bahawalpur | Organized Two-day Hands-on Training Workshop on Equine Lameness, Gaseous Anesthesia, Ultrasonography and Radiology, CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
| 2025 | National | Pakistan | Bahawalpur | One-day international workshop on "Camel Milk in Pakistan: Exploring Potential, Future Prospects, Research and Investment opportunities |
| 2024 | International | Online | Online | The 1st International Electronic Conference on Toxics |
| 2024 | International | Online | Online | The 3rd International Electronic Conference on Biomedicines |
| 2024 | National | Pakistan | Bahawalpur | One-week training at Semen Production Unit (SPU), Karaniwala, Bahawalpur |
| 2023 | International | Online | Online | The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Biomedicines |
| 2023 | National | Pakistan | Bahawalpur | 6th International Conference & Industrial Exhibition, Islamia University Bahawalpur |
| 2023 | International | Online | Online | The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Toxins |
| 2023 | International | Online | Online | Lumpy Skin Disease Symposium |
| 2023 | International | Online | Online | 4th World Sepsis Congress: One Global Health Threat; Sepsis, Pandemics, and Antimicrobial Resistance |
| 2022 | National | Pakistan | Islamabad | One-day hands-on training workshop on “Laparoscopic Artificial Insemination in Goats, NARC, Islamabad |
| 2021 | National | Pakistan | Online | One month & seven days virtual Training on "Biological Waste Management for KP Region |
| 2019 | International | Pakistan | Haripur | 1st International Conference on Agricultural and Biological Sciences at University of Haripur, Pakistan |
| 2019 | National | Pakistan | Tandojam | 4th International Conference on Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences (ICAFAS - 2019), Sindh Agriculture University |
| 2018 | National | Pakistan | Lahore | Two-day International Livestock Dairy and Poultry Congress (ILDPC) |
| 2015 | National | Pakistan | Lahore | Two-day “International Symposium on Dairy Animal Reproduction (ISDAR), UVAS |
| 2015 | National | Pakistan | Lahore | Five-day Training Workshop on “Reproductive Ultrasonography in Domestic Animals", UVAS |
| 2014 | National | Pakistan | Lahore | Two-day Training Workshop on “Buffalo Calf Raising Centre at BRI, Pattoki” |
| 2014 | National | Pakistan | Lahore | One-day Training Workshop on “Innovations in Reproductive Management of Dairy Animals” at UVAS |
| 2013 | National | Pakistan | Faisalabad | One-day Training Workshop on “Applications of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Animal Reproduction” at UAF |
Awards
| Year | Awarding organisation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Editor-in-Chief Microorganisms journal | Recognition/Certificate for a Highly Cited Papers of 2022 in Microorganisms journal |
| 2017 | HEC-Islamabad, Pakistan | HEC-International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) at Friedrich Loeffler Institute, Jena, Germany |
| 2013 | HEC-Islamabad, Pakistan | HEC Indigenous M.Phil. ~Ph.D. Scholarship; Awardee (PIN No. 112-34911-2AV1-119) |
Professional memberships
| Organisation | Membership type | Since |
|---|---|---|
| International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) | Life Member | — |
| Society for Animal Reproduction of Pakistan (SARP) | Life Member | — |
| Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC) | Life Member | — |
| The Society for Theriogenology and Reproductive Medicine (SFTRM) | Life Member | — |
| American Society for Theriogenology (SFT) | Member | — |
| British Infection Association (BIA) | Member | — |
| American Society for Microbiology (ASM) | Contributing Member- Global Outreach | — |
| Institute for Engineering Research and Publications (IFERP) | Member | — |
| African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) | Member | — |
| The 8th/ 9th International Conference on Agricultural and Biological Sciences (series) (ABS 2022/ ABS 2023)” | Scientific Committee Member | — |
| 6th International Conference & Industrial Exhibition (series), Dairy Science Park, Pakistan | Scientific Committee Member | — |
| Anti-Drug and Tobacco Committee (ADTC) | Member | — |
Courses taught
| Code | Course title | Programme | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Veterinary Reproductive Physiology | DVM | — |
| — | Theriogenology Clinic-I | DVM | — |
| — | Theriogenology Clinic-II | DVM | — |
| — | Theriogenology Clinic–III | DVM | — |
| — | Obstetrics and Genital Diseases | DVM | — |
| — | Introduction to Animal Reproduction | Animal Science | — |
| — | Farm Animal Reproduction Practices | Animal Science | — |
| — | Reproductive Physiology | LAD | — |
| — | Obstetrics and Genital Diseases | LAD | — |
| — | Animal Reproduction | AIT | — |
| — | Basics of Animal Reproduction | VVW | — |
University services
| From | To | Role | Committee / body |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03-03-2025 | 18-06-2026 | Officer In-charge | Department of Theriogenology, CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
| 19-01-2026 | To date | Deputy Director | Semen Production Unit, CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
| 28-11-2024 | To date | Consultant/ Expert Theriogenologist | Directorate of Livestock Farms, FVAS, CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
| 09-10-2023 | 31-03-2024 | HOD Theriogenology | The University of Agriculture, D.I. Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| 16-06-2022 | 08-10-2023 | Officer In-Charge | Department of Animal Reproduction, The University of Agriculture, D.I. Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
Books and chapters
| Year | Title | Publisher | Your role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Eco-Informed Phage Strategies: Integrative Approaches to Animal Health and Antimicrobial Stewardship | Green Alternatives to Antibiotics in Animal Health | — |
| 2026 | Advancing Animal Nutrition with Probiotics: Targeted Benefits and Pathogen Inhibition Mechanisms | Green Alternatives to Antibiotics in Animal Health | — |
| 2026 | From Pathogen to Protection: Modern Vaccination Technologies for Reducing Antibiotic Dependence in Animals | Green Alternatives to Antibiotics in Animal Health | — |
| 2026 | Revolutionizing Animal Health: Exploring the Potential of Bacteriophages in Veterinary Medicine. | Green Alternatives to Antibiotics in Animal Health | — |
| 2026 | Reimagining Veterinary Medicine: The Role of Green Alternatives in Combating Antibiotic Resistance | Green Alternatives to Antibiotics in Animal Health | — |
| 2026 | Formulation and Delivery Strategies for Alternatives to Antibiotics in Animal Health: Integration, Efficacy, and Feasibility | Green Alternatives to Antibiotics in Animal Health | — |
| 2026 | Herbal nutraceuticals: Extraction, formulation, therapeutic applications, and toxicological perspectives. | Natural Products in Modern Medicine: Nutraceuticals, Phytochemicals and Herbal Therapeutics. | — |
| 2026 | Bioinformatics tools for integrating genomic, transcriptomics, and proteomic data in invertebrates. | Reproductive Genetics and Disorders: From Molecular Pathways to Clinical and Veterinary Perspectives. | — |
| 2026 | Epidemiological insights into the trends and patterns of infectious diseases. | Emerging Infectious Diseases in the 21st Century: Zoonoses, Vectors and Global Health Challenges. | — |
| 2026 | Ecotoxicological impacts of ferterra (Chlorantraniliprole) on freshwater fish: behavioural, histopathological, and genotoxic evaluation. | Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Integrating Technology, Health, and Environmental Stewardship, | — |
| 2026 | Chromium contamination in aquatic ecosystems: bioaccumulation and toxic effects on freshwater fish. | Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Integrating Technology, Health, and Environmental Stewardship, | — |
| 2026 | Smart aquaculture for sustainable food production: innovations in biosensing, electronic monitoring, and automated management systems. | Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Integrating Technology, Health, and Environmental Stewardship, | — |
| 2026 | Emerging nanotechnology applications for sustainable animal health, environmental remediation, and aquaculture development. | Biotechnology and Nanotechnology in the 21st Century: From Precision Medicine to Sustainable Development. | — |
| 2026 | Targeted delivery systems for site-specific probiotic action. | Advances in Probiotic Delivery Systems | — |
| 2025 | Future trends and direction in AI and ML for food science and bioprocess development. | Artificial Intelligence in Food Science: Transforming Food and Bioprocess Development. | — |
| 2025 | Integrative approaches: genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data in vertebrate studies. | Integrated Health and Sustainability: Plants, Wildlife, and Genetic Resilience. | — |
| 2025 | Epidemiology and Surveillance of Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, and Parasitic Diseases in Fish: Challenges and Advances in Aquaculture. | Trends in Infectious Diseases of Animals | — |
| 2023 | Synchronization of breeding females | Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur | — |
Research funding
| Year | Funding agency | Project | Amount (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan | Sero-epidemiology of Chlamydophila abortus infection and its association with Reproductive disorders in small ruminants at three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 500,000 |
Active collaborations
| From | To | Type | Country | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | Friedrich Loeffler Institute, Jena, Germany |
| — | — | — | — | Food Safety Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin D15 DY 05, Ireland. |
| — | — | — | — | Kabul University, Jamal Mina, Kabul 1006, Afghanistan |
| — | — | — | — | Government Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur-63100, Pakistan |
| — | — | — | — | The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan |
| — | — | — | — | Central Veterinary Diagnostic and Research Laboratory (CVDRL), Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Kabul, Afghanistan. |
| — | — | — | — | Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KPK |
| — | — | — | — | The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad |
| — | — | — | — | The University of Agriculture, D.I. Khan |
Industrial / consulting experience
| From | To | Post held | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | In-charge Theriogenology Clinic | The University of Agriculture, D.I. Khan |
| 03-03-2025 | 18-06-2026 | In-charge Theriogenology Clinic | Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur |
Languages and skills
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| English, Urdu, Pashto, Saraiki, Punjabi | English, Urdu, Pashto, Saraiki, Punjabi |
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