Bilal Asghar

D.V.M (UVAS) M.Sc (University of Bristol, United Kingdom)
Lecturer

Mobile: 0300-9411146
Email: bilal.asghar@uvas.edu.pk

Biography

Bilal Asghar is working as a lecturer in the department of Meat Science and Technology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) since April 2016. He holds the degree of Master of Meat science and technology from University of Bristol, United Kingdom. He graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from UVAS in 2010. After which he worked in the poultry industry for 3 years. He has also done a project on comparison of male fertility using locally made and imported semen extender in grandparent broiler breeders. He went to the England for higher studies in 2013. During his Masters he completed his research on poultry meat inspection for UK broiler production under a Defra (Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs) funded research project on ‘The health and welfare effects of the instigation of the Broiler Directive’ under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Butterworth. He has got various trainings from University of Bristol regarding Animal and Poultry Welfare Officer. After coming back, he has served as a lecturer (Meat Science) in the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan. After serving there for about one year, later he joined University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in April, 2016 as a regular faculty member. He has obtained a certified training on Halal forensic science, audit and compliance from University of Chulalongkorn Thailand.

Area of Interest

  • His areas of interest and expertise are Animal welfare, Poultry processing, Poultry Carcass grading and evaluation, Evaluation of Incidence of poultry carcass downgrades, Meat Inspection, Hygiene of meat and meat products, Meat Packaging technologies, Post slaughter technologies for improving meat quality, eating quality and shelf life, Halal meat testing, audit and compliance.

Scientific Journal Articles: 

  1. Adeel Manzoor, Muhammad H. Jaspal, Tahir Yaqub, Anwaar ul Haq, Jamal Nasir, Muhammad Avais, Bilal Asghar, Iftikhar Hussain Badar, Sohail Ahmad, Muhammad Kashif Yar. Effect of Lactic Acid Spray on Microbial and Quality Parameters of Buffalo Meat, Meat Science. 159, 2019,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.107923
  2. Kashif  Nauman, Toheed Akbar, Muhammad Hayat Jaspal, Sher Ali Jamal Nasir, Bilal Asghar and Shahid Mehmood. Shelf life evaluation of buffalo sausages supplemented with different fat sources and storage conditions, The journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 30(4) 820-827, 2020
  3. Mazhar Hussain, Kashif Nauman, Bilal Asghar and Sanaullah Iqbal, Muhammad Afzal Rashid. Effect of low voltage electrical stimulation and chilling on microbial safety and quality attributes of Beetal Bucks and Lohi Rams carcass. Small ruminant research. 2021

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106315

Conference Abstracts & Proceedings:

  • K. Nauman, M. T. Akbar, S.Mehmood & B. Asghar. Development and Evaluation of Beef Sausages Using Different Fat Sources, Shelf Stable at Ambient Temperature. International Buffalo Congress 18-20 February 2019. University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Z.A. Khan, M. H. Jaspal, J. Nasir, B. Asghar, I. H. Badar, A. Manzoor & M. Sohaib. Effect of Different Packagaing Technologies on Color Stability & Tenderness of Fresh and Aged Beef of Spent Buffalo. International Buffalo Congress 18-20 February 2019. University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
  • M.H. Jaspal, J. Nasir, A. Manzoor, M.U. Ghani, B. Asghar & I.H. Badar. Effect of Different Packaging Technologies and Ageing Time on Quality Characteristics of Buffalo Calf Sirloin Steaks under Retail Display. International Buffalo Congress 18-20 February 2019. University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Ali, S., Moeed, A., Jaspal, MH., Asghar, B., Asif, N., Rajput, N (2019). Effect of low voltage electrical stimulation on quality attributes of broiler meat. 4th International conference on Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences, 21-22 January 2019; Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan.
  • Badar IH., Jaspal, MH., Khalique, A., Ali, S., Nasir, J., Asghar, B., Hussnain, F (2017): Influence of Strain and Bodyweight on Marination Attributes, Cooking yield and Tenderness of Broiler Breast Fillets. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: farm to fork management. NOV 1-2, 2017; University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Badar IH., Jaspal, MH., Khalique, A., Ali, S., Nasir, J., Asghar, B., Hussnain, Nauman K., Aijaz, M Farid, U., Yar, MK., Rehman I (2017). Carcass Characteristic, cut-up and boneless yield of two commercial broiler strains. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management. NOV 1-2, 2017; University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Rehman, I., Jaspal, MH., Ali, S., Nasir, J., Asghar, B. (2017): Comparative Productive and Processing Performance of Cobb Sasso, Broiler and Desi available in Local Market. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: farm to fork management. NOV 1-2, 2017; University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Nauman, K., Asghar, B. (2017): Evaluation of combined effect of plant extracts on the shelf life of poultry meat at storage temperature. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: farm to fork management. NOV 1-2, 2017; University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Saleem, U., Naseer, O., Asghar, B. (2016): Variation in growth performance, Nutritional Characteristics, Meat Quality and Consumer Preferences Influenced by Difference of Breed in Buffalo Bulls (Buballus Buballus). 2nd International Conference on Malnutrition. 7-8 April, 2016; Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
  • Butterworth, A., Asghar, B. (2015). Seasonal trends in ascites from 2010 to 2014 in the UK broiler production. 19th World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress Cape Town, South Africa, 7 – 11 September 2015, Cape Town, S Africa; 09/2015

Scientific Conferences/ Trainings/ Workshops attended and Conducted

  1. International Buffalo Congress 18-20 February 2019. University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
  2. Certified Training course on “Halal Forensic Science Laboratory” Organized by The Halal Science Center, University of Chulalongkorn Thailand, from 27-31 August, 2018.
  3. Certified Training workshop on “Modern Halal Testing Techniques” Organized by Tti Laboratories, on 18 August, 2018.
  4. 2 day certified CPD Training on Quality Assurance, Meat Safety & Further Processing organized by Center of Excellence in Halal Compliance and Training, UK for UVAS on 11-12June 2018 in Pearl continental, Lahore, Pakistan.
  5. Certified Halal Training workshop on ‘Halal Food Safety Standards in 7th International Halal conference & Exhibition Organized by Punjab Halal Development Agency, Lahore, Pakistan on 18 April, 2018.
  6. International conference on ‘’Omics for Animal Sciences: Opportunities and Challenges’’. 20-21 February 2018. Organized by Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
  7. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: farm to fork management. November 01-02, 2017. University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan
  8. National workshop on Intellectual Property Protection for the inventions Related to Agriculture and Animal Sciences at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore on 09- 10 Oct 2017
  9. International conference on ‘Foods of Animal Origin’ organized by National institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFSAT), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  10. ‘National workshop on organic food and health: Avenues of Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ at University of management and Technology, Lahore on 29/08/2016.
  11. Technical session by HUBBARD® FRANCE and COBB® VANTRESS on ‘Breeder parent stock performance and Primary Poultry processing (Farm to Folk)’ at ViV, Utrecht, The Netherlands on 23/05/2014
  12. Certified training on ‘Poultry Welfare officer’ at University of Bristol, UK on 06/02/2014
  13. Certified training on ‘Animal Welfare officer’ at University of Bristol, UK on 29/11/2013
  14. Resource person at “Hands on Training on Modern Flaying (Dehiding) Techniques” organised by Pakistan tanner association and Pakistan leather manufacturers under the auspices of EU TRTA III programme named Pakistan Leather Competitiveness Improvement Program at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
  15. Organizing Team member for a consultative session titled ‘Feedlot business in Pakistan: Opportunities and Challenges’ held at UVAS, Lahore on (17/07/2016)
  16. Resource person for 3-day training program titled ‘Input services on animal health care, Feed/Fodder Supplies and marketing’ organized by ILRI (International livestock research institute) at Faculty of veterinary sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan on 26-28 January