Mr. Muhammad Waqas

DVM (RVMP), M.Phil. (UVAS)
Lecturer

Mobile: +92-0345-76 15 671
E-Mail: m.waqas@uvas.edu.pk
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore-Pakistan.

Biography:

Dr. Muhammad Waqas is working as Lecturer in the Department of Poultry Production, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.  He is engaged with the Department since September 2014 as Teaching Assistant then he was appointed as Lecturer in June 2017. He graduated as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), 2014. He completed his M.Phil. with research entitled “Effect of Different Levels of Yeast Based Mannan Oligosaccharide (Actigen™) on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Blood Biochemistry and Immune Response of Broilers” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Athar Mahmud in 2016, currently he is a Ph.D. Scholar in the Department of Poultry Production. He is Resident Tutor of Liaqat Hall, Ravi Campus, Pattoki. He is a member of Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC). He has been also a member of Vets Care Club of UVAS, Lahore-Pakistan.

Areas of Interest:

  • Layer Production and Management
  • Game Bird Production
  • Poultry Nutrition
  • Poultry Housing and Environmental Management

List of Trainings/Workshops Attended:

  1. Participated in International Webinar on “The statistical Package R: An essential tool for genomics research” October 14, 2020, organized by Institute of Biochemistry & Biotechnology (IBBt), University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore-Pakistan.
  2. Participated in the” World Egg Day” held on 9th October 2020, organized by Department of Poultry Production, UVAS-Lahore, Ravi Campus, Pattoki-Pakistan.
  3. Participated in International Webinar on “COVID-19 Biochemical diagnosis and community response" on 21st August 2020, organized by Institute of Biochemistry & Biotechnology (IBBt), University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore-Pakistan.
  4. Successfully completed online course “Backyard Poultry” authorized by University of Arkansas System and offered through Arkansas Extension, 16 June 2020.
  5. Successfully completed online course on “Emerging respiratory viruses, including COVID-19: methods for detection, prevention, response and control” organized by World Health Organization, June 7, 2020.
  6. Participated in two-days conference on “4th conference on Emerging Trends in food Production and Processing” organized by Department of Dairy Technology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Ravi Campus, Pattoki, Pakistan, 13-14 November 2019.
  7. Participated in International Poultry Expo under the Auspices of Pakistan Poultry Association, Pakistan, 13-15 September, 2019.
  8. Participated in One Day Awareness Seminar on “Composting: An Ultimate Safe and Beneficial Solution of Poultry Waste”, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Ravi Campus, Pattoki, Pakistan, 18 July 2019.
  9. Participated in One Day Awareness Seminar on “Utilization of Poultry Waste as an Agriculture Fertilizer”, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Ravi Campus, Pattoki, Pakistan, 16 April, 2019.
  10. Participated in One Day Seminar on Broiler Breeder Essentials under the Umbrella of World Poultry Science Association (Pakistan Branch), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Ravi Campus, Pattoki, Pakistan, 11 April, 2019.
  11. Participated in two days conference on “Trends and innovations in food processing technology: Prospects and challenges” on 7th -8th November, 2018, organized by Department of Dairy Technology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore-Pakistan.
  12. Attended seminar on “continuous professional development” on 23rd October 2018, held at Auditorium, organized by Department of Poultry Production, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore-Pakistan
  13. Attended seminar on “continuous professional development” on 20th October 2018, organized by Department of Poultry Production, held at Dawat Restaurant, Okara-Pakistan.
  14. Participated in the” World Egg Day” held on 12th October 2018, organized by Department of Poultry Production, UVAS-Lahore, Ravi Campus.
  15. Attended “International Poultry Expo held on 27, 28 and 29 September 2018 organized by the Pakistan Poultry Association at Expo Centre, Lahore-Pakistan.
  16. Participated in “two days training of presiding officers and Sr. Assistant presiding officers-GE”, Organized by Election Commission of Pakistan, at Govt. College for Boys, Pattoki-Pakistan, on 9th and 10th July, 2018.
  17. Participated in summer camp “Basics of Research Methods in Animal Production” organized by Department of Poultry Production, UVAS, Ravi Campus, June 25-29, 2018.
  18. Training Workshop on Endnote X7 Basic, organized by Department of Statistics & Computer Science with collaboration of IT Center, Ravi Campus University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.
  19. Participated in a hands-on training workshop “Necropsy Examination of Poultry/Large and Small Ruminants/Companion Animals” on 23-24th Of April 2018, organized by The Department of Pathology, UVAS, 23-24th April 2018.
  20. Attended a training on “Andragogical/Pedagogical skills”, organized by Punjab Higher Education Commission, on 25-27 Jan 2018.
  21. Attended conference on “Recent Trends in Food Processing and Technology”15-16th November, 2017, organized by Department of Dairy Technology, UVAS, Ravi Campus, Pattoki- Paksitan.
  22. Attended conference on “International Conference on Poultry Processing” 1-2 November, 2017, organized by Department of Poultry Production, UVAS, Ravi Campus, Pattoki- Pakistan.
  23. Attended conference on “International Parasitology Conference (PARACON)” on 16-17 October, 2017, organized by the Pakistan Society of Parasitology and Department of Parasitology, UVAS, Lahore- Pakistan.
  24. Attended “Internal poultry expo-2017” on 24-25 & 26th August, 2017, held at Expo Center, Johar Town, Lahore-Pakistan, organized by Pakistan Poultry Association, Lahore-Pakistan.
  25. Attended workshop entitled “Advanced Learning of Artificial Insemination in Chicken: An Emerging Trend in Pakistan Poultry Industry”, from 27-29 September 2016, organized by Department of Poultry Production at UVAS, Ravi Campus, A Block, Pattoki-Pakistan.
  26. Attended Seminar on “Compost- a future tool” held at Okara in Hotel Well Beans September 20, 2016, organized by Department of Poultry Production, UVAS, Lahore-Pakistan.
  27. Attended “International Poultry Expo-2016” held on 22nd, 23rd and 24th September 2016 at Expo Centre, organized by Pakistan Poultry Association, Lahore-Pakistan.
  28. Attended workshop on “Research Methodologies Using Statistical Techniques in Biological Sciences” on December 17th -23rd, 2015, organized by Department of Statistics & Computer Science, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore-Pakistan.
  29. Attended “Food and Nutrition Week; International Poultry Nutrition Conference” on 3rd and 4th  of November, 2015,organized by  University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) in collaboration with Nutritionists Association of Pakistan (NAP), Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA), Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) , Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) and Forman Christian College (FCC)  Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore-Pakistan.
  30. Attended “International Poultry Expo” held on 10th , 11th  and 12th of September 2015 at Expo Centre, organized by Pakistan Poultry Association, Lahore-Pakistan.
  31. Attended workshop on ”Capacity Building of Young Researchers” organized by “Department of Poultry Production” June 15th -18th , 2015, UVAS, Ravi Campus, Pattoki-Pakistan.
  32. Attended “Poultry Club Meeting” held on 26th February 2015 organized by Department of Poultry Production, UVAS, Ravi Campus, Pattoki-Pakistan.
  33. Attended “International Poultry Expo-2014” held on 25th, 26th and 27th September 2014 at Expo Centre, organized by Pakistan Poultry Association, Lahore-Pakistan.

Publications:

Research Articles:-

  • M. Waqas, S. Mehmood, A. Mahmud, Saima, J. Hussain, S. Ahmad, M. Tahir Khan, A. Rehman, M.W. Zia and M.S. Shaheen.2018. Effect of yeast based mannan oligosaccharide (Actigen™) supplementation on growth, carcass characteristics and physiological response in broiler chickens. Indian J. Anim. Res., 53(11) 2019: 14751479. (IF=0.437)
  •  M. T. Khan, S. Mehmood, A. Mahmud, K. Javed, Saima, J. Hussain, Y. A. Ditta, and M. Waqas. 2019. Effect of dietary compost levels on production performance, egg quality and immune response of laying hens. The J. Anim. Pl. Sci., 29 (2):375-385. (IF=0.529)

Conference Papers:-

  1. S. Ahmad, A. Mahmud, J. Hussain, K. Javed, M. Usman, S. Mehmood, M. Waqas, M. Zaid. 2019. Meat quality traits of three chicken genotypes under alternative production systems. Book of Abstracts. 6th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture in Changing Climate: Strategies and Management. Organized by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Poonch, Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. p. 161.
  2. J. Hussain, A. Mahmud, S. Mehmood, M. Usman, S. Ahmad, S. Shaheen, F. Hussnain, M. Waqas, M. Zaid, E. Bughio. 2019. Backyard type chicken production: A potential tool towards ensuring food security and poverty alleviation in lower- and middleincome groups. 6th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture in Changing Climate: Strategies and Management. Organized by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Poonch, Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. p. 160.
  3. S. Mehmood, T. Hussain, S. Ahmad, K. Javed, J. Hussain, A. Mahmud, M.S. Shaheen, M. Usman, F. Hussnain, S. Javaid, M. Waqas. 2019. Use of different types of poultry waste compost as an agriculture fertilizer. 6th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture in Changing Climate: Strategies and Management. Organized by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Poonch, Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. p. 161.
  4. Shahid Mehmood, Faisal Hussnain, Asad Ali Shah, Hafiz Muhmmad Ishaq, Jibran Hussain, Muhammad Waqas and M.S.Shaheen. Effect of varying levels of pH of water using organic and inorganic acidifiers on meat quality and blood biochemistry in broilers. National Poultry Symposium on Health & Welfare, 11th -12th December 2018, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi-Pakistan.
  5. Asad Ali Shah, Shahid Mehmood, Faisal Hussnain, Khalid Javed, Muhammad Waqas, Jibran Hussain, Sohail Ahmad, Muhammad Zaid and Abdul Ghayas. Evaluation of production performance and immune response in broilers reared under different ph levels of treated water. 2nd National Graduate Conference, 28-29 August 2108, Academic Complex, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad.
  6. Muhammad Waqas, Athar Mahmud, Shahid Mehmood, Saima Naveed, Jibran Hussain, Sohail Ahmad, Faisal Hussnain, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Shabir Shaheen, Erum Bughio.2017. Effect of A Prebiotic, Mannan Oligosaccharide (Actigen™) on Production Performance and Carcass Cut Up Yield of Broilers. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  7. Shahid Mehmood, Jibran Hussain, Abdul Ghayas, Muhammad Sajjad Sharif, Athar Mahmud, Muhammad Hayat Jaspal, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Sohail Ahmad, Muhammad Waqas.2017. Carcass cut-up yield of sexed broilers with variable body weight reared under different levels of Actigen™ Prebiotic. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  8. Jamil Kamran, Athar Mahmud, Shahid Mehmood, Jibran Hussain, Sohail Ahmad, Ahmed Sultan Jatoi, Muhammad Waqas, Muhammad Usman.2017. Influence of Low Protein and Amino Acid Diets with Different Sources of Protease on Performance, Carcass Yield in Broiler Chickens. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  9. Muhammad Irfan, Shahid Mehmood, Athar Mahmud, Jibran Hussain, Muhammad Shabir Shaheen, Muhammad Waqas, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Sohail Ahmad.2017. Effect of Different Bedding Materials on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Commercial Broiler Birds. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  10. Shahid Mehmood, Ali Asalm Bhatti, Faisal Hussnain, Afzal Rashid, Athar Mahmud, Jibran Hussain, Muhammad Hayat Jaspal, Muhammad Waqas, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq.2017. Efficacy of Different Anti Stressors on Growth Performance in Broilers Subjected to Cyclic Heat Stress. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  11. Rao Kashif Yameen, Jibran Hussain, Athar Mahmud, Shahid Mehmood, Sohail Ahmad, Faisal Hussnain, Muhammad Waqas, Yassar abbas, Muhammad Usman.2017. Effect of Probiotics on Production Performance and Carcass Yield of Quails. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  12. Muhammad Shabir Shaheen, Shahid Mehmood, Athar Mahmud, Jibran Hussain, Sohail Ahmad, Arshad Javid, Muhammad Waqas.2017. Comparative Study of Carcass Yield of Three Broiler Strains. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  13. Tahreem Asad, Shahid Mehmood, Athar Mahmud, Khalid Javed, Faisal Hussnain, Jibran Hussain, Muhammad Waqas.2017. Efficacy of Different Anti-Stressors on Carcass Characteristic of Broilers Reared During Hot-Humid Season. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  14. Muhammad Tahir Khan, Shahid Mehmood, Athar Mahmud, Muhammad Akif Akram, Jibran Hussain, Muhammad Waqas, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq.2017. Effect of Different Feeding Regimes on Growth Performance and Carcass Traits in Commercial Broilers. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  15. Muhammad Akif Akram, Shahid Mehmood, Athar Mahmud, Jibran Hussain, Sohail Ahmad, Muhammad Waqas, Muhammad Usman,Yassar Abbas.2017. Effect of Separate and Combined Sex Rearing On Growth Performance and Carcass Traits in Commercial Broilers. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  16. Muhammad Talha Altaf, Shahid Mehmood, Athar Mahmud, Khalid Javed, Jibran Hussain, Yassar Abbas, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Muhammad Waqas.2017. Effect of Cage-Exchange-Floor Rearing System on Carcass Characteristics in Sexed Broilers Fed at Different Levels of MOS (Mannan Oligosaccharide). 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  17. Muhammad Sajjad Sharif, Shahid Mehmood, Muhammad Jaspal Hayat, Ahmad Sultan Jatoi, Jibran Hussain, Abdul Ghayas, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waqas, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq.2017. Meat Color of Sexed Broilers of Three Body Weight Categories Supplemented With Probiotic and Antibiotic in Diet. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  18. Muhammad Usman, Shahid Mehmood, Athar Mahmud, Khalid Javed, Khalid Bilal, Faisal Hussnain, Sohail Ahmad, Muhammad Waqas, Muhammad Shabir Shaheen.2017. Carcass Yield and Organ Weights as Influenced by Different House Zones in Sexed Broilers. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  19. Sohail Ahmad, Mudassar Rasul, Shahid Mehmood, Athar Mahmud, Jibran Hussain, Muhammad Usman, Abdul Rehman, Arshad Javid, Muhammad Waqas, Muhammad Zaid.2017. Effect of different Anti-stressors on Meat Quality Attributes of Japanese Quail. 1st International Conference on Poultry Processing: Farm to Fork Management, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, November 1-2, 2017.
  20. Mahmud, A. Husnain, S. Mehmood, J. Hussain, M. Usman, M. Waqas, S. Ahmad. 2017. Egg characteristics of two commercial layer strain under different rearing systems. p. 224. Poultry Science Association, 2017 Annual Meeting Program, Orlando World Center, Marriott, Orlando, Florida, July 17-20, 2017.
  21. Muhammad Waqas, Athar Mahmud, Shahid Mehmood, Saima Naveed.2017. Carcass Traits of Commercial Broilers Supplemented with Mannan Oligosaccharide.p.17. International Conference on Foods of Animal Origin, NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan, March 30-31, 2017.
  22. Muhammad Waqas, Athar Mahmud, Shahid Mehmood, Saima Naveed.2017. Effect of Different Levels of Yeast Based Mannan Oligosaccharide (Actigen™) on Blood Biochemistry and Immune Response of Broilers.p.117. International Poultry Scientific Forum, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, January 30-31, 2017.
  23. Jibran Hussain, Imran Ullah, Atia Basheer, Athar Mahmud, Shahid Mehmood, Sohail Ahmad, Faisal Hussnain, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waqas, Abdur Rehman, Munawwar Hussain.2016. Growth performance, body measurements and slaughter characteristics as influenced by different patio strategies in Japanese quail. World’s poultry Congress,Beijing China, September 5-9, 2016.
  24. Muhammad Waqas, Athar Mahmud, Shahid Mehmood and Saima Naveed.2015. Effect of different levels of Actigen™ on growth performance and carcass characteristics in broilers. Food and Nutrition Week; International Poultry Nutrition Conference, November 3-4, 2015, Pearl continental Lahore-Pakistan.

Book Published:-

  • A Manual of Game Bird Production. 2017. Athar Mahmud, Sohail Ahmad, Muhammad Waqas. ISBN 978-969-7517-17-6.

Extension Circular and Popular Press:-

  1. Waqas, M., Kakr, A., Mahmud, A.2019. Rumor about the use of arsenic in poultry feed and meat and the reality. Urdu Version (The Veterinary News and Views)
  2. Mehmood, S., Waqas, M. January 2018. Yeast based mannan oligosaccharide improves broiler performance. Pakistan Poultry Mag. (PP MAG)
  3. Waqas, M.  April 2017. The role of science and macro-management on the behavior and welfare of egg laying chicken hens. Pakistan Poultry Mag. (PP MAG)