Muhammad Arslan
Lecturer
Department of Poultry Sciences — Faculty of Animal Production and Technology
Biography
Muhammad Arslan is a Lecturer in the Department of Poultry Science at Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, currently on Study Leave pursuing his PhD studies. He previously served as the Officer In-Charge of the department and brings over seven years of university teaching, research, and administrative experience at CUVAS, complemented by 2.5 years of prior academic experience as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), and two years of industrial experience as an Assistant Production Manager in commercial feed milling. He earned both his B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. (Hons.) degrees in Poultry Science from UAF.
His research focuses on sustainable poultry production, gut health optimization, and innovative, science-backed solutions to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). At CUVAS, he has supervised and co-supervised numerous postgraduate (M.Phil.) research projects focusing on nano-emulsions, natural growth promoters, microencapsulation, and alternative feed additives.
An active academic scholar, Mr. Arslan has co-authored a textbook, multiple book chapters, and numerous peer-reviewed research papers in scientific journals such as Poultry Science, Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, and Slovenian Veterinary Research. He also serves as a peer reviewer for international publications, including Elsevier’s Poultry Science and Wiley’s Veterinary Medicine and Science.
Research interests
1. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) mitigation and nanoparticle-based antimicrobial strategies
2. Nanotechnology-based delivery systems and nanoemulsions for hydrophobic bioactive compounds
3. Phytogenics
essential oils
and fermented botanicals as alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters
4. Gut health optimization
intestinal histomorphology
and avian microbiome modulation
5. Probiotic microencapsulation
postbiotics
and non-antibiotic growth-promoting strategies
6. Natural feed additives to improve growth efficiency
carcass traits
and meat quality in broilers and quail
7. Precision poultry nutrition
organic trace minerals
and nano-nutrient fortification
8. Nutritional regulation of layer performance
yolk pigmentation
and functional egg enrichment
Educational information
| Year | Degree | Board / University |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | M.Sc. (Hons.) Poultry Science | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad |
| 2013 | B.Sc. (Hons.) Poultry Science | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad |
Academic experience
| From | To | Post held | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2020 | Sep 2026 | Advisor, Poultry Science Club | CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
| 2019 | 2026 | Class Advisor | CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
| 2019 | 2024 | Lab Incharge | CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
| 2023 | 2026 | Convener, Internship Committee, Department of Poultry Science | CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
| July 19, 2024 | July 19, 2026 | Officer Incharge, Department of Poultry Sciences | CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
| 2019 | 2026 | Executive Manager, One Health Club | CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
Publications
- — Evaluating the Impact of Honey Inclusion in Drinking Water on the Semen Quality, Immunological Response, and Haematology of Naked Neck Cocks, Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences2025
- — Effect of Water-Based Nutritional Supplement on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Serum Biochemistry, and Immunological Response of Broiler Chicken, Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society2025
- — Dietary Effect of Zinc on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Immune Response in Hubbard Broilers Raised Under Hot Climate, Journal of Animal Health and Production,2024
- — Effects of Selenium-Enriched Diets on the Growth Performance, Slaughter Characteristics, and Blood Biochemistry of Rhode Island Red Chicken, Brazilian Journal of Poultry Scienc2024
- — Effects of Selenium-Enriched Diets on the Growth Performance, Slaughter Characteristics, and Blood Biochemistry of Rhode Island Red Chicken, Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science2024
- — Organoleptic Characteristics and Compositional Profile of Meat of Growing Japanese Quail Fed Different Levels of Poultry Byproducts Compost, Brazilian Journal of Biology2023
- — Assessing Effect of Feeding Poultry Byproducts Compost on Organoleptic Characteristics and Compositional Profile of Meat of Broiler Chickens, Brazilian Journal of Biology2023
- — Assessing Growth Performance, Morphometric Traits, Meat Chemical Composition and Cholesterol Content in Four Phenotypes of Naked Neck Chicken, Poultry Science2022
- — Effect of Dietary Supplementation of a Non-Antibiotic Growth Promoter on Growth Performance and Intestinal Histomorphology in Broilers, Pakistan Journal of Zoology2021
- — Effects of Selenium Supplementation on the Growth Performance, Slaughter Characteristics, and Blood Biochemistry of Naked Neck Chicken, Poultry Science2021
- — Effect of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Supplementation on Growth Performance, Immune Response, Carcass Characteristics and Cholesterol Profile in Broilers, Veterinaria2017
- — A Preliminary Assessment of the Impact of Honey on the Reproductive Performance of Naked Neck Hens, Slovenian Veterinary Research2005
Conferences
| Year | Level | Country | City | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | National | Pakistan | Lahore | Proceedings of Poultry Science Conference |
| 2016 | National | Pakistan | Faisalabad | Agro-vet conference |
Awards
| Year | Awarding organisation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UAF | Bronze Medal |
Courses taught
| Code | Course title | Programme | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSCI-301 | Introduction to Poultry Science | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| NUTR-401 | Fundamentals of Poultry Nutrition | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| NUTR-506 | Principles of Poultry Nutrition | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| NUTR-601 | Feed Formulation & Processing Technology | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| PSCI-304 | INTRODUCTION TO POULTRY PRODUCTION | DVM | 1(1-0) |
| PSCI-402 | Broiler Production and Management | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| PSCI-403 | Incubation Principles and Hatchery Management | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| PSCI-503 | BIosecurity Measures in Poultry Industry | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| PSCI-505 | Poultry Housing and Equipment | BS Animal Sciences | 3(2-1) |
| PSCI-508 | Poultry Health Management | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| PSCI-512 | Poultry Farm Management and Feeding Practices | BS Animal Sciences | 3(2-1) |
| PSCI-601 | Automation in Poultry Industry | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| PSCI-504 | Management of Parent Flocks | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| PSCI-604 | Breeder and Hatchery Management | DVM | 3(2-1) |
| PSCI-605 | Egg Products Technology | BS Poultry Science | 2(1-1) |
| PSCI-609 | Poultry Hygiene and Disease Prevention | BS Animal Sciences | 3(2-1) |
| PSCI-613 | Commercial Poultry Production | DVM | 2(1-1) |
| PSCI-704 | Poultry Feeding Practices | M.Phil | 4(3-1) |
| PSCI-712 | Recent Advances in Poultry Science | M.Phil | 3(2-1) |
| PSCI-711 | Poultry Business Management | M.Phil | 3(2-1) |
Supervisions
| Title | From | To | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative effect of oregano essential oil and its nanoemulsion on growth performance, immune response and meat quality of broilers | Fall 2022 | 2024 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effect of dietary supplementation of garlic stalk powder on growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, and gut morphology of Japanese quails | Fall 2023 | 2025 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Prevalence of colistin resistant E.coli in broilers and its inhibition through nanoparticle coupled antibiotics | Fall 2023 | 2025 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Evaluation of nanoparticles coupled with antibiotics against colistin resistant Salmonella in poultry | Fall 2023 | 2025 | Ph.D. supervision |
| Effect of tributyrin and tea tree (melaleuca alternifolia) oil nano-emulsions on growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of broiler | Fall 2023 | 2025 | Ph.D. supervision |
| Effect of fermented and unfermented bael fruit (Aegle marmelos) and sumac seed (Rhus coriaria) on growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of broiler | Fall 2023 | 2025 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effect of dietary supplementation of Withania coagulans on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality in broiler chickens | 2024 | 2026 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effect of supplementation of non-fermented and fermented Punica granatum peel powder on growth performance, gut health, and meat quality in broiler chickens | Fall 2024 | 2026 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effects of encapsulated Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus plantarum on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of japanese quails | Fall 2024 | 2026 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effects of dietary canthaxanthin supplementation on egg production, egg quality parameters, and yolk pigmentation in commercial laying hens | Fall 2024 | 2026 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effects of dietary lysozyme and essential oils on growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of broiler chickens | Fall 2024 | 2026 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effects of supplementation of lysozyme and essential oils on growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) | Fall 2024 | 2026 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effects of encapsulated saccharomyces cerevisiae and lactobacillus plantarum supplementation on growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of broiler chickens | Fall 2024 | 2026 | M.Phil. supervision |
Books and chapters
| Year | Title | Publisher | Your role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dynamics of Poultry Feed Milling Technology | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan | Author |
| 2024 | Myths and realities adhered to pH for control of poultry gut microbes (Book: Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Chinese/Traditional Medicine) | Unique Scientific Publishers, Faisalabad, Pakistan | Chapter Author |
| 2024 | Trends in application of nanotechnology for poultry production (Book: Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Nanotechnology-II) | Unique Scientific Publishers, Faisalabad, Pakistan | Chapter Author |
| 2023 | Diversities of Various Nanomaterials-Based Vaccines for Healthcare Applications. In Nanovaccinology: Clinical Application of Nanostructured Materials Research to Translational Medicine | Springer International Publishing. | Chapter Author |
| 2023 | Saponin and its derivatives (glycyrrhizin) and SARS-CoV-2. In Application of Natural Products in SARS-CoV-2 | Academic Press | Chapter Author |
| 2023 | Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) in the Veterinary and Animal Sciences Field. Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Applications | River Publishers | Chapter Author |
| 2022 | . Commercialization of Nanovaccines: Utopia or a Reality? Nanovaccinology as Targeted Therapeutics | Wiley-Scrivener | Chapter Author |
Industrial / consulting experience
| From | To | Post held | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2026 | Member, Academia-industry linkages committee | CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
| 2022 | 2026 | Member, Technical Services Committee for Mohd Poultry Farm | CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
Languages and skills
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| English | Proficient in English, with strong academic writing, reading, and communication skills. Experienced in scientific manuscript preparation, research publications, technical documentation, and academic presentations in English. |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Statistical data analysis, experimental data interpretation, and hypothesis testing |
| Mendeley | Reference management, citation formatting, and bibliography preparation |
| Scientific Writing and Manuscript Preparation | Skilled in scientific manuscript writing, research article preparation, technical reporting, and manuscript formatting for peer-reviewed journals. |
| Microsoft Office Suite | Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for academic documentation, data management, scientific reporting, and presentations. |
| Research and Experimental Trial Design | Skilled in designing and conducting scientific experiments, particularly poultry feeding trials, including treatment allocation, experimental protocols, sample collection, and performance evaluation. |
| Statistical Data Analysis | Skilled in data collection, organization, validation, analysis, and interpretation of experimental results. |
| Poultry Feed Formulation and Nutritional Management | Skilled in poultry feed formulation, nutrient requirement assessment, ingredient selection, and diet optimization for broilers and laying hens. Knowledgeable in least-cost feed formulation, nutritional evaluation, and incorporation of functional feed additives to improve growth performance, feed efficiency, and overall poultry productivity. |
| Poultry Feed Manufacturing and Feed Mill Management | Experienced in commercial poultry feed manufacturing, feed mill operations, production management, raw material handling, and feed quality assurance, with practical experience supervising feed production processes and maintaining feed mill machinery. |
| Feed Quality Control and Raw Material Evaluation | Experienced in assessing raw material and finished-feed quality, monitoring ingredient suitability, maintaining feed quality standards, and supporting quality control procedures throughout poultry feed production. |
| Immunological Assays (ELISA and HA/HI) | Hands-on experience in performing Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and Hemagglutination/Hemagglutination Inhibition (HA/HI) assays for evaluating immune responses and antibody levels in poultry research. |
| Curriculum Development and Academic Administration | Experienced in undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development, course planning, academic coordination, and departmental administration, including committee responsibilities, student academic support, and management of teaching activities. |
| Research Project Coordination and Laboratory Management | Experienced in coordinating poultry research activities, supervising undergraduate research projects, developing experimental protocols, managing laboratory resources, and supporting data collection, experimental trials, and research documentation. |
| Academic Event Planning and Management | Experienced in coordinating academic events, including World Egg Day celebrations, poultry science seminars, awareness campaigns, student activities, and educational outreach programs. Skilled in event planning, logistical coordination, stakeholder engagement, and promoting poultry education and public awareness. |
| University Hostel Administration and Student Welfare Management | Over one year of administrative experience as Assistant Hostel Warden, supporting hostel operations, student accommodation management, discipline enforcement, student welfare, grievance resolution, and coordination with university administration to maintain a safe, organized, and supportive residential environment. |
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