Muhammad Arslan Akbar
Lecturer
Breeding and Genetics — Faculty of Animal Production and Technology
Biography
Mr. Muhammad Arslan Akbar has been a lecturer in the Department of Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Animal Production and Technology, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan, since December 7, 2018. He completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2014 from the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, and stood in the 1st position in the academia of his class throughout the degree of DVM. Dr. Muhammad Arslan Akbar received the “Silver Medal” for his M.Phil. (Animal Breeding and Genetics) degree completed in 2016 from the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore. In his M.Phil. research, he has worked on the “morphological structure of Thalli sheep through principal component analysis of body measurements.
Research interests
Animal Breeding
Animal Genetics
Genomics
Bioinformatics
Genomic data analyst
Production of farm animals
Production traits in cattle
Educational information
| Year | Degree | Board / University |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | M Phil (Animal Breeding and Genetics) | University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore-Pakistan |
| 2014 | DVM | Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan-Pakistan |
Academic experience
| From | To | Post held | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | To Date | Lecturer | CUVAS Bahawalpur |
Publications
- — Effects of Partial Replacement of Corn with Corn Starch on Growth Performance and Gut Morphology of Broiler Chickens., Jammu Kashmir Journal of Agriculture2026
- — A missense mutation in the bovine NPBWR2 gene introgressed from Bos javanicus into Chinese indicine cattle, Animal Biotechnology2026
- — A Meta-Analysis of the Preventive Potential of Mucosal Vaccines for Foot and Mouth Disease. ., Journal of Microbiological Sciences 4(2), 212-221.2025
- — Comparative Genomic Analysis on Novel Genes Associated with Egg Production and Disease Resistance in Layer Hens., Journal of World’s Poultry Science. 4(3): 1-13.2025
- — Analysis of the Interrelationships between Various Body Dimensionsin Young Lambs., Journal of Agriculture and Food2024
- — Antibacterial activity of camel colostrum against pathogenicstrain of Escherichia coli F17-associated with calf diarrhea., Open Veterinary Journal2024
- — Phenotypic Characterization and Weight Estimation of Young Thalli Sheep Through Multivariate Traits, Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 56(4): 1711-1716.2024
- — Principal Component Analysis of Morphometric Traits Explain the Morphological Structure of Thalli Sheep, Pakistan Journal of Zoology2024
- — Portrayal of Productive Parameters of Marecha Camel Calves in Desert Ecosystem., Journal of Agriculture and Food, 4 (2): 94-101.2023
- — Improving Productive and Reproductive Parameters of Thalli Sheep by Modern Husbandry Practices in Farming System, Punjab University Journal of Zoology2023
- — Haematological and hematochemical evaluation of Marecha camel reared under farming system, Journal of Agriculture and Food2023
- — Milk Profile of Marecha Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Affected by Stage of Lactation and Pregnancy, Punjab University Journal of Zoology2023
- — Hematological profile of Marecha camel (Camelus Dromedarius) reared under semi-intensive management system, Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences2022
- — Utilization of Hormonal Biomarkers for Early Pregnancy Diagnosis in Marecha Camel under Semi-Intensive Management System, Punjab University Journal of Zoology2022
- — Haematological and Biochemical Profile of Extensive Kept Male Barela (Camelus dromedarius) Camel during Breeding and Non-Breeding Season, Sarhad Journal of Agriculture2022
- — Non-Genetic Factors Affecting Birth Weight in Thalli Sheep, Journal of Agriculture and Food2021
- — Forced Mating an Efficient Tool in Camel Production to Reduce the Age at Puberty and Calving Interval in Dromedary She-Camel (Camelus dromedarius), Punjab University Journal of Zoology2020
Conferences
| Year | Level | Country | City | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | International | China | Baoji | The 5th World Conference of Dairy and Sheep Industry Development & Rural Vitalization Forum. October 27-31. 1/F, Haitang Long County Resort Hotel, Baoji, China |
| 2025 | International | China | Yangling | The 3rd" International Conference on Pet Stem Cells. November, 6-9. Yangling, China |
| 2025 | National | Pakistani | PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi | Delivered an On-line lecture/talk with the title "Beyond the SNP: Integrating Structural Variants into the Next Generation of Cattle Genomics and Breeding" during the event of National Conference titled "Livestock Genetics & Genomics Conference (LGGC-2025) on November 19 &20, 2025 |
| 2024 | International | China | Baoji | The 4th World Conference of Dairy Goat and Sheep Industry Development & Rural Revitalization Forum” on 2024-11-14 to 2024-11-16. |
| 2024 | National | Pakistan | Punjab University Lahore | Three-day Training Workshop on "Qualitative Research and Data Analysis using Nvivo" to be held at Hailey College of Commerce. Dated: January 10-12, 2024. |
| 2024 | National | Pakistan | CUVAS Bahawalpur | One-day scientific talk on "The Fertility in Estrous Synchronized Sheep and Goats through Laparoscopic Artificial Insemination". Dated: March 11, 2024 |
| 2023 | National | Pakistan | Online | One day Seminar entitles as “Droplet Digital PCR” Organized by BIO-RAD. Dated: June 09, 2023. |
| 2023 | National | Pakistan | Bahawalpur | One day Seminar entitles as “Innovation in Biochemistry, Veterinary Medicine & Pharmacology” organized by CUVAS. Dated: February 06-07, 2023. |
| 2022 | National | Pakistan | PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi | Hands-On Scientific Training Titled “Genetic Prediction in Livestock Breeding”. Dated: March 14-18, 2022. |
| 2022 | National | Pakistan | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad | Hands-on training on CRISPR/CAS Mediated Genome Editing. Dated: February 21-25, 2022, |
| 2021 | National | Pakistan | CUVAS Bahawalpur | 5-day Genetic Workshop “Integrating Genetic Improvement in Livestock Production for Improvement Productivity and Profitability”. Dated: October 11-15, 2021. |
| 2021 | National | Pakistan | CUVAS Bahawalpur | International e-conference Vaccine(s) against Arthropode-borne diseases. Dated: July 09, 2021 |
| 2021 | National | Pakistan | CUVAS Bahawalpur | International e-conference Listeria monocytogenes from the detecting to deep typing: present and new perspectives. Dated: July 07, 2021. |
| 2021 | National | Pakistan | CUVAS Bahawalpur | Enhancing Veterinary Diagnostic & Research Laboratories Capabilities in Pakistan Pathology Lab. Dated: June 21-25, 2021. |
| 2021 | National | Pakistan | PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi | Phenotypic characterization of Livestock Breeds of Pakistan. Dated: June 21-25, 2021. |
| 2021 | National | Pakistan | Islamia University Bahawalpur | Use of Technological Tools for Scientific Research Writing. Dated: April 06-08, 2021. |
| 2021 | National | Pakistan | Hydrabad, Sindh | Sindh Livestock Expo. Dated: March 13-15, 2021. |
| 2020 | National | Pakistan | CUVAS Bahawalpur | Faculty Orientation Training Workshop for Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS) Bahawalpur. Dated: November 02-06, 2020. |
| 2020 | National | Pakistan | Online | Ethnobiological Perspective of Indonesian Chicken (from History to Genetics). Dated: July 20, 2020. |
| 2019 | National | Pakistan | CUVAS Bahawalpur | Application of SAS Statistical Techniques in Animal Production and Veterinary Sciences. Dated: May 02 May 2019. |
| 2019 | National | Pakistan | CUVAS Bahawalpur | Introduction to Endnote. Dated: April 29, 2019. |
| 2019 | National | Pakistan | CUVAS Bahawalpur | In-Service Competency Enhancement Training for Young University Faculty CUVAS, Bahawalpur. Dated: April 25-26 2019 |
Awards
| Year | Awarding organisation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Silver Medal | University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore |
Professional memberships
| Organisation | Membership type | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council | 8191 | 2014 |
Courses taught
| Code | Course title | Programme | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANBG-401 | Introductory Population Genetics | BS Animal Science | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-403 | Introduction to Poultry Genetics | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-404 | Population Genetics | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-001 | Livestock in Pakistan | Artificial Insemination Technician | 2(0-2) |
| ANBG-12102 | Introduction to Genetics | BS Animal Sciences | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-701 | General Genetics | M Phil | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-406 | Animal Breeding and Genetics-I | DVM | 2(1-1) |
| ANBG-402 | Principals of Animal Breeding | BS Animal Sciences | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-102 | Animal Breeding and Genetics | Livestock Assistant Diploma | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-505 | Animal Breeding and Genetics-II | DVM | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-403 | Introduction to Genetics | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-501 | Utilization and Conservation of Animal Genetic Resources | BS Animal Sciences | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-508 | Genetics | Zoology | 4(3-1) |
| ANBG-502 | Selection for Economic Traits in Farm Animals | BS Animal Sciences | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-503 | Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-402 | Introduction to Animal Breeding | BS Animal Sciences | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-504 | Applied Poultry Genetics | BS Poultry Science | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-510 | Genetic Resources & Conservation | BS Biotechnology | 3(2-1) |
| ANBG-302 | Molecular Genetics | BS Biochemistry | 3(2-1) |
University services
| From | To | Role | Committee / body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb, 2022 | Feb, 2024 | In charge | University Central Store |
| Feb, 2020 | Feb, 2024 | Member | CUVAS Jamia Masjid Committee |
| Sep, 2021 | Aug, 2024 | Member/Secretary | Hafiz-e-Quran Committee (Admission Committee) |
Books and chapters
| Year | Title | Publisher | Your role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Meat Composition and Nutrition: Chap 16 Cultured Meat | Apple Academic Press | Co-Author |
| 2024 | Organic-Based Nanomaterials in Food Packaging: Safety and Regulatory Issues of Organic Nanomaterial. 209-225. | Springer, Singapore. | Co-Author |
| 2023 | Role of Livestock for Disaster Risk Reduction. In Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture. 429-443. | Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. | Co-Author |
| 2023 | Genome to Phenome: Improving Animal Health, Production, and Well-Being, Recent Trends In Livestock Innovative Technologies Recent Advances in Biotechnology. 7: 126. | Bentham Science Publishers | Co-Author |
| 2023 | Muhammad Tariq, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Arslan Akbar, Sannan Nazir; Animal Body, Basics of Animal Production Science. 2: 16-22. | Department of Livestock and Poultry Production Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan, Books and Readers Bosan Road Multan. ISBN: 978-969-23854-0-4 | Co-Author |
| 2023 | Abdul Waheed, Muhammad Arslan Akbar, M. Jamshed Khan, H.M. Ishaq; Animal Genetic Resources of Pakistan, Basics of Animal Production Science. 3: 23-66. | Department of Livestock and Poultry Production Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan, Books and Readers Bosan Road Multan. ISBN: 978-969-23854-0-4 | Co-Author |
| 2022 | Muhammad Arslan Akbar, Male and Female Reproductive Organs, Handbook on Artificial Insemination in Large and Small Ruminants. 3: 10-16. | Sub-centers of National Center for Livestock Breeding, Genetics and Genomics, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur | Co-Author |
| 2022 | Asim Faraz, Nasir Ali Tauqir, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Muhammad Arslan Akbar, Riaz Hussain Mirza, Abu Bakar Sufyan and Saba Rashid. Camel Production Profile and Role in Food Security. 30: 216-220. | Unique Scientific Publishers | Co-Author |
Languages and skills
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Urdu | National Language |
| Punjabi | Native Language |
| English | Academic language |
| Chinses | HSK Level 3: Score: 289/300, Speaking 66/100 |
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