Prof. Dr. Omer Naseer
Professor, Chairman Department of Medicine
Department of Medicine — Faculty of Veterinary Science
Biography
Veterinary academic, clinician and researcher with a PhD in Clinical Medicine and extensive experience in veterinary education, clinical medicine, avian medicine, veterinary diagnostics, research management and higher education administration. Research experience includes Rotavirus A, infectious diseases, veterinary epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, aflatoxicosis, animal health, veterinary public health and diagnostic research.
International research exposure includes a six-month research training at the College of Veterinary Population Medicine and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Minnesota, USA, with research focused on the genotypic and epitope characteristics of Group A porcine rotaviruses.
Author/co-author of 30 research publications, including papers in international peer-reviewed journals, along with books/book chapters and conference proceedings. Experienced in the development and management of competitive research projects funded through HEC Pakistan and other research programmes.
Research interests
• Rotavirus A and other enteric viral infections
• Veterinary virology and molecular diagnostics
• Zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases
• Veterinary epidemiology and disease surveillance
• Veterinary public health and One Health
• Infectious diseases of food-producing animals
• Antimicrobial resistance
• Veterinary diagnostic research
• Aflatoxicosis and mycotoxin-associated diseases
• Poultry diseases and avian medicine
• Molecular characterization and phylogenetics
• Development of veterinary diagnostic tools
• Animal health and production
Educational information
| Year | Degree | Board / University |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ph.D. (Clinical Medicine) | University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore |
| 2010 | M.Phil. (Clinical Medicine) | University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore |
| 2007 | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore |
Academic experience
| From | To | Post held | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2018 | September 2022 | Assistant Professor | Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur |
| January 2023 | June 2026 | Director ORIC (Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization) | Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur |
| September 2022 | August 2026 | Associate Professor | Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur |
| August 2026 | To date | Professor | Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur |
| June 2026 | August 2026 | Registrar | Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur |
| August 2026 | To date | Director Planning & Development | Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur |
Publications
- — Development and immunogenicity evaluation of an inactivated Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis vaccine in small ruminants., Pakistan Journal of Zoology2026
- — Molecular characterization and phylogenetic profiling of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis isolates from small ruminants in Bahawalpur, Pakistan., Pakistan Journal of Zoology2026
- — Prevalence, morphological and molecular characterization of Lernaea cyprinacea isolated from major carps of Southern Punjab, Pakistan., Pakistan Veterinary Journal2025
- — Comparative analgesic efficacy for intraperitoneal administration of bupivacaine, ropivacaine, and ropivacaine-tizanidine combination during ovariohysterectomy of cats suffering from pyometritis., Kafkas Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi2024
- — Molecular epidemiology of enteric pathogens associated with diarrheal disease in goat kids., Pakistan Journal of Zoology2024
- — Sero-molecular epidemiology of blood donors infected with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Peshawar, Pakistan., Pure and Applied Biology2023
- — Growth, hematological and histopathological responses to guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) and salinomycin sodium for ameliorating deleterious effects of coccidiosis in broiler chicken., Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi2022
- — Biceps tendon rupture in two Beetal goats., Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi2022
- — Molecular epidemiology, hematological biomarker, associated risk factors and chemotherapeutic trials of ehrlichiosis in dogs in Pakistan., Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi2022
- — Variations in growth performance, meat quality and consumer preferences influenced by difference of breed in buffalo bulls (Bubalus bubalis)., Animal Production Science2021
- — Biocompatibility and postoperative complications of different subcutaneous suturing methods in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy by midline incision., The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine2021
- — Role of nanotechnology in animal production and veterinary medicine., Tropical Animal Health and Production2021
- — Ultrasonography of the spinal cord and the collection of cerebrospinal fluid from the atlanto-occipital space in goat., Anatomia Histologia Embryologia.2021
- — Comparative multimodal palliative efficacy of gabapentin and tramadol by using two pain scoring systems in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy., Acta Veterinaria-Beograd2021
- — Comparative effects of different concentrations of garlic (Allium sativum) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) on growth performance, goblet cell histochemistry and gut microbiota of broilers., Indian Journal of Animal Research2020
- — Effects of dietary fish oil replacement by soybean meal on performance and physiology of Oncorhynchus mykiss spp. of rainbow trout., Pakistan Journal of Zoology2020
- — Exogenous factors affecting growth of Aspergillus species., Indian Journal of Animal Research2020
- — Comparative efficacy of yohimbine and tolazoline for antagonism of ketaminexylazine induced sedation in captive wild felids., Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi2020
- — Efficacy of ß-glucans and mannan oligosaccharides (yeast cell wall) and hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate (HSCAS) in preventing aflatoxicosis in bovine calves., Indian Journal of Animal Research2018
- — Effect of dietary aflatoxins (AFB1) on hematological and biochemical indices of male buffaloes., Indian Journal of Animal Research2018
- — Effects of yeast-based toxin binder supplementation on growth performance and intestinal microarchitecture in male buffalo calves (Bubalus bubalis) exposed to different concentrations of aflatoxin B1., Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society2018
- — A study on Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) emphasizing breeding season and feeding behavior in captivity., Indian Journal of Animal Research2018
- — Seroprevalence and risk factor analysis of human leptospirosis in distinct climatic regions of Pakistan., Acta Tropica2018
- — Study of prevalence of different fungal species in calf feed and comparative antifungal efficacy of methanolic extracts of indigenous plants against Aspergillus species., Buffalo Bulletin2018
- — Genotypic and epitope characteristics of group A porcine rotavirus strains circulating in Canada, Virology2017
- — Evidence of clinicopathological changes during equine leptospirosis., Pakistan Journal of Zoology2017
- — A systemic review of existing serological possibilities to diagnose canine osteoarthritis with a particular focus on extracellular matrix proteoglycans and protein., Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences2017
- — Comparative efficacy of silymarin and choline chloride (liver tonics) in preventing the effects of aflatoxin B1 in bovine calves., Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences2016
- — Seroprevalence of Leptospira spp. in horses of distinct climatic regions of Punjab, Pakistan., Journal of Equine Veterinary Science2016
- — Molecular characterization of Leptospira strains in Pakistan., Journal of Veterinary Research2014
Conferences
| Year | Level | Country | City | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | International | Egypt | Alexandria | Comparative efficacy of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) and salinomycin sodium against coccidiosis. |
Professional memberships
| Organisation | Membership type | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC) | Life Member | — |
| American Society for Microbiology (ASM), USA | Member | — |
| International Association for Veterinary Homeopathy (IAVH) | Member | — |
| International Federation for Infection Control (IFIC) | Member | — |
| World Association of Young Scientists (WAYS) | Member | — |
| International Natural Hygiene Society (INHS) | Member | — |
| WWF Pakistan | Member | — |
| Parasitology Club, UVAS | Member | — |
| SAVERS, UVAS | Member | — |
| Society of Fisheries & Wildlife, UVAS | Member | — |
| Vets Care Organization, UVAS | Member | — |
Courses taught
| Code | Course title | Programme | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDI-705 | Diseases of Fish | M.Phil. Veterinary Medicine | 3(2-1) |
| MEDI-710 | Scientific Readings in Veterinary Medicine | M.Phil. Veterinary Medicine | 1(1-0) |
| MEDI-711 | Diseases of Dogs and Cats | M.Phil. Veterinary Medicine | 3(2-1) |
| MEDI-756 | Small Ruminant Health | Ph.D. | 3(2-1) |
| MEDI-761 | Poultry Diseases and Management | Ph.D. | 3(2-1) |
| MEDI-762 | Cage and Aviary Birds Management | Ph.D. | 3(2-1) |
| MEDI-605 | Diseases of Poultry | BS POULTRY SCIENCE | 3(2-1) |
University services
| From | To | Role | Committee / body |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Director ORIC | CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
| — | — | Director Planning & Development | CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
| — | — | Chairman Department of Medicine | CUVAS, Bahawalpur |
Books and chapters
| Year | Title | Publisher | Your role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Comparative Efficacy of Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) and Salinomycin Sodium against Coccidiosis in Broiler Chicken | Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany | — |
Research funding
| Year | Funding agency | Project | Amount (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | National Research Program for Universities (NRPU) | Genetic Analysis of Coronavirus and Rotavirus in nursing animals and Farm workers in Southern Punjab. | 2,712,150 |
| 2017 | Start-Up Research Grant Program (SRGP), Higher Education Commission of Pakistan | In-vitro Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern in Cholistani Cattle Calves Suffering from Enteritis | — |
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