Prof. Dr. Asim Khalid Mahmood

DVM, M.Sc (Hons), PhD
Professorr/ Chairman

E-mail: asimvet@uvas.edu.pk
Cell: +92 300 840 6873
Ph: +92 42 99211 499-50, Ext: 199, 200

Biography

Prof. Dr. Asim started career as a lecturer in Surgery under the learned supervision of senior faculty. He had an ample opportunity to work in small as well as large animal surgery. His focused is on small animal medicine and surgery. Ultimately appointed as Officer Incharge Pet Centre with promotion to the level of Associate Professor. Another challenge, Pet Centre, where we striving day and night to provide as much diagnostic and therapeutic facilities to the needy patients at very reasonable charges as compared to the advance world. Big achievement are 24 hours non-stop service, latest digital x-ray machine, video endoscope for gastro and duodenoscopy and established of a full fledge laboratory for the small animals.

Area of Interests

  1. Small Animal and Wildlife Medicine & Surgery
  2. Wildlife Medicine and in general Orthopedic Surgery

Professional Trainings

  1. Clinical Training from North Carolina State University, USA
  2. Training on small animal vaccinations, Vietnam
  3. Endoscopic Training from Combined Military Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Research Papers

  1. Sedative and Analgesic Effects of Xylazine, Ketamine and Diazepam in Ducks
  2. Study on duration of mRVNA in young puppies Molecular detection of Ehrlichia canis in various dog breeds from Pakistan and the effect of parasite on the hematological profile of infected hosts
  3. TP53 and HSPB1 as Tumor Biomarker in Animal Diagnostic Oncology: Prevalence and Understanding of Canine and Feline Neoplasms.
  4. Recognition of Genetic Variation in hsp27 Gene as Tumor-Marker in Different Neoplasms of Canis familiaris.
  5. Evaluation of autologous and homologous platelet rich plasma as a surgical wound healing promoter in rabbits
  6. Comparative Efficacy Of Ivermectin And Fipronil Spot On Against Knemidocoptes Pilae In Budgerigars.
  7. Babesia microti isolate 78 18S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence, Accession Number MF401441. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/MF401441.
  8. Babesia microti isolate 69 18S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence Accession Number MF401440. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/MF401440.
  9. Molecular detection of Ehrlichia canis in dogs from three districts in Punjab (Pakistan)"
  10. Babesia microti voucher BM_LHR40 18S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. Accession Number KY709690. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/KY709690.1.
  11. Babesia microti voucher BM_LHR36 18S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. Accession Number KY709689. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/KY709689.1.
  12. Mycoplasma haemofelis isolate MH_Cat_Lhr_96 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence Accession Number KY709688. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/KY709688.1.
  13. c-Myc has Altered Expression in Canine and Feline Tumors.
  14. Effect Of Cholesterol-Loaded Cyclodextrins On Cryosurvival Of Dog Spermatozoa.
  15. Determination of Maternal Rabies Virus Neutralizing Antibody in Young Puppies (Short Communication).
  16. Babesia gibsoni isolate dog1 18S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. Accession Number KT168833 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/KU168833.
  17. Hspb1 and Tp53 Mutation and Expression Analysis in Cat Mammary Tumors.
  18. Feline Mammary Tumors Show Altered COX-2 and BRCA1 Expression.
  19. COX-2 and BRCA1 have altered expression profile in different canine tumors.
  20. Effect of Cholesterol Loaded Cyclodextrins on Post-thaw Semen Quality in Dogs.
  21. Treatment Of Conjunctivitis In Puma Cubs In Lahore Zoo, Pakistan (Short Communication).
  22. Behaviour Management of Cats (Manual)
  23. Polymer Fiber Composites; A prodigious breakthrough in Medical Arena
  24. Manual of Radiographic Positioning of Dog (Manual).
  25. Study on haemoglycemic effects of xylazine, diazepam and ketamine in surgically treated dogs. 1.485.
  26. Comparative study on sedative and anaesthetic effects of Xylazine, Ketamine and Xylazine-Ketamine combination in quails (coturnix coturnix) 
  27. Prevalence of Salmonella in Diarrheic Adult Goats in Field Conditions.
  28. Lactic Acidosis in Goats: Prevalence, Intra-Ruminal and Haematological Investigations.
  29. Goat an Asset of Pakistan (Newspaper Article).
  30. Optimal inclusion level of butylated hydroxytoluene in semen extender improves the quality of post-thawed canine sperm.
  31. Viability of Split Thickness Autogenous Skin Transplantation in Canine Distal Limb Reconstruction – An Experimental Evaluation.
  32. Prevalence and chemotherapy of Parascaris equorum in Equines in Pakistan.
  33. Comparative efficacy of polypropylene mesh and jejunal graft for the repair of abdominal wall defect in dogs.
  34. Comparative efficacy of diminazene diaceturate and diminazene aceturate for the treatment of babesiosis in horses.
  35. Effect of partial and complete nephrectomy on various blood parameters in dogs.
  36. Duration of maternally derived antibodies against Pasteurella multocida in cow calves.
  37. Study of anaesthetic efficacy of detomidine-ketamine cocktail in budgerigars.
  38. Analgesic and sedative effects of detomidine in experimentally designed colic model in donkeys.
  39. Comparative efficacy of detomidine and detomidine-ketamine cocktail in quails.
  40. Role of alpha-2 adrenoceptor-agonists as sedative and analgesic in budgerigars.
  41. A clinico-biochemical study of equine colic.
  42. Comparative efficacy of crossed pinning and plating for the repair of supracondyler femoral fracture in dog.
  43. Comparative effects of detomidine and xylazine as sedative and analgesic agents  in small ruminants.
  44. Effects of experimentally induced intestinal obstruction on the electrolyte profile in dogs.
  45. Surgical approach for the removal of filaria oculi in equine.
  46. Preanaesthetic use of detomidine in dogs during major surgical interventions.
  47. Effects of detomidine with chloral hydrate anaesthesia in horses.
  48. Effects of detomidine on blood chemistry and electrolyte profile in buffalo calves.
  49. Polypropylene mesh herniorrhaphy in a cat.
  50. A typical case of atresia ani in sheep.
  51. Comparison of perfused and non-perfused jejunal auto transplants for reconstruction of massive abdominal wall defects in dogs.
  52. A feline monster with posterior duplication.
  53. Surgical treatment of an unusual gigantic cyst at cranial part of neck in water buffalo

Research Projects Won

  1. Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy for Treating Musculoskeletal Injuries in Horses in Pakistan.
  2. The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Horses.
  3. A Sonographic Diagnosis and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment for Superficial (SDFT) and Deep (DDFT) Digital Flexor Tendon Injuries in Race Horses in Lahore