Dr. Ahmad Yar Qamar

DVM (UVAS, Lahore) RVMP
M.Phil. Theriogenology Silver Medal, (UVAS, Lahore)
Ph.D. Chungnam National University (GKS) South Korea
Lecturer Theriogenology,
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (CVAS), Jhang 35200 Sub-campus, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore
Contact: +92 332 4791879
Skype: ahmad yar qamar
Email:ahmad.qamar@uvas.edu.pk

Biography

Dr. Ahmad Yar Qamar is currently working as a Lecturer of Theriogenology at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Jhang campus,University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, since November 2011. He holds DVM andM.Phil.degree in Theriogenology from UVAS, Lahore. His research work during M.Phil. was “Effect of cholesterol addition to buffalo bull semen during cryopreservation procedures on post-thaw survival of spermatozoa”.He conducted a significant part of his M.Phil. research at the Al-Haiwan Sires, Sahiwal, and Department of Theriogenology, UVAS Lahore. He also worked as Research Assistant in the ALP projectin the department of Theriogenology, UVAS Lahore for 04 Months.He worked as a reproduction consultant, at Living Dairies, Chunian District Kasoor for almost 2 years before joining the CVAS, Jhang. Dr. Ahmad Yar Qamar has completed his doctoral degree under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Jongki Cho in August 2020 from Chungnam National University Daejeon, South Korea availing Global Korean Scholarship(GKS).During his Ph.D. studies, he worked on the freezing of canine sperm using freezing extenders supplemented with different antioxidants, adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (Ad-MSCs) and Ad-MSCs derived exosomes. During his Ph.D. studies, he also served as a teaching assistant and researcher in a project related to companion animal reproduction. His fundamental expertise is in the field of Animal Reproduction, semen cryoprocessing, andultrasonography. Moreover, he is also interestedinthe diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and common reproductive problems in dairy and farm animals. His main responsibilities include the teaching of different courses of Theriogenology, handling of different clinical cases, research, and providing extension services to livestock farmers. He is the author of several research publications in high impact factor journals and conference proceedings.

Areas of Interest:

  • Reproductive Management of dairy animals, Ultrasonography and cryopreservation.
  • Veterinary Diagnostics and Chemotherapies.

Publications


  1. Ahmad Yar Qamar, Xun Fang, Seonggyu Bang, Feriel Yasmine Mahiddine, Min Jung Kim, and Jongki Cho. 2020. “The interplay between exosomes and spermatozoa”.  In:  Faisal A. Alzahrani., Islam M. Saadeldin (eds). Role of exosomes in biological communication systems. Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. pp 115-140. Link:  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6599-1.
  2. Ahmad Yar Qamar, AU Khan, A Jamil, MA Bakar. 2015. “Biotechnology and Animal Reproduction”.In: Abu-Bakr M., Saeed A., Kul O. (eds).The Role of Biotechnology in Improvement of Livestock Animal Health and Biotechnology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. pp 1-26.http://link.springer.c;om/book/10.1007/978-3-662-46789-3.

 

General Research Articles

  1. Muhammad Shakeel, Mudussar Nawaz, Zahid Naseer, Muhammad Fiaz, Asghar Khan, Muhammad Imran Khan, Awais Ur Rehman, Ahmad Yar Qamar, and Ali Raza. Caprine and Ovine Serological Evidence of Brucellosis in Five Districts of Punjab, Pakistan. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture. 36(4): 1040-1046; http://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.sja/2020/36.4.1040.1046.
  2. Feriel Yasmine Mahiddine, Jin Wook Kim, Ahmad Yar Qamar, Jeong Chan Ra, Soo Hyun Kim, Eun Joong Jung, and Min Jung Kim. Conditioned medium from canine amniotic membrane-derived mesenchymal stem cells improved dog sperm post-thaw quality-related parameters. Animals 2020, 10, 1899; https://doi:10.3390/ani10101899.
  3. Ahmad Yar Qamar, Xun Fang, Seonggyu Bang, Sang Tae Shin, and Jongki Cho. The effect of astaxanthin supplementation on the post-thaw quality of dog semen. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 2020; https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.13758.
  4. Ahmad Yar Qamar, Xun Fang, Seonggyu Bang, Min Jung Kim, and Jongki Cho. Effects of kinetin supplementation on the post-thaw motility, viability, and structural integrity of dog sperm. Cryobiology 2020; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cryobiol.2020.05.015.
  5. Pantu Kumar Roy, Ahmad Yar Qamar, Xun Fang, Bahia Mohamed Salih Hassan, and Jongki Cho. Effects of cobalamin on meiotic resumption and developmental competence of growing porcine oocytes. Theriogenology 154 (2020) 24-30; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.05.011.
  6. Ahmad Yar Qamar,Xun Fang, Min Jung Kim, and Jongki Cho. Improved viability and fertility of frozen-thawed dog sperm using adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Scientific Reports, 2020, 10, 7034; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-61803-8.
  7. Ahmad Yar Qamar,Xun Fang, Min Jung Kim, and Jongki Cho. Myoinositol supplementation of freezing medium improves the quality-related parameters of dog sperm. Animals2019, 9, 1038; https://doi: 10.3390/ani9121038.
  8. Ahmad Yar Qamar,Xun Fang, Min Jung Kim, and Jongki Cho. Improved Post-Thaw Quality of Canine Semen after Treatment with Exosomes from Conditioned Medium of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Animals 2019, 9(11), 865; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9110865.
  9. Xun Fang, Ahmad Yar Qamar, Sang Tae Shin, and Jongki Cho. Improved preimplantation development of cloned porcine embryos through supplementation of histone deacetylase inhibitor MS-275. Journal of Veterinary Clinics. Vol. 36 (5): 1-6 (2019); http://dx.doi.org/10.17555/jvc.2019.10.36.5.1.
  10. Xun Fang1, Ahmad Yar Qamar1, Ki-Youn Yoon2, Jongki Cho1. Antioxidant flavone improves the quality of porcine cloned embryo during preimplantation development. Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology.Vol. 33, No. 4, pp. 255-264; https://doi.org/10.12750/JE/JET.2018.33.4.255.
  11. MuhammadUsmanMehmood1,AhmadYarQamar1,AbdulSattar1, Liaquat Ahmad2, NasimAhmad1. “Incorporationofestradiolbenzoate toCIDRprotocolimproves thereproductiveresponsesincrossbreddairyheifers”. Journal of TropicalAnimalHealth and Production; 10.1007/s11250-016-1198-z.
  12. MU Mehmood,AY Qamar,S. Raza, H. Khan, Q. Shahzad and A. Sattar. 2014. “Dystocia Due to Perosomus Elumbis (Acaudatus) in a Buffalo”. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 46 (5); 1468-1470.
  13. AY Qamar,A Sattar and N Ahmad.2013. “Cholesterol enhances post-thaw semen quality in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)”. Buffalo Bulletin 32 (Special Issue 2); 370-374.
  14. AR Ansari, H Zaneb, S Masood, AZ Durrani, A Hussain, AY Qamar.2013. “Assessment of seasonal variations in plasma progesterone concentrations and the morphometry of corpus luteum and ovary during estrous in Nili-Ravi buffalo”. International Journal for Agro Veterinary and Medical Sciences7(6); 190-195. 10.5455/ijavms.25-1374802290.

Review Articles

  1. Ahmad Yar Qamar, Feriel Yasmine Mahiddine, Seonggyu Bang, Xun Fang, Sang Tae Shin, Min Jung Kim, and Jongki Cho. Extracellular vesicle mediated crosstalk between the gametes, conceptus, and female reproductive tract. Frontier in Veterinary Science. Front. Vet. Sci. | doi: 10.3389/fvets.2020.589117.

Short Communication

  1. Feriel Yasmine Mahiddine, Ahmad Yar Qamar, and Min Jung Kim. Canine amniotic membrane derived mesenchymal stem cells exosomes addition in canine sperm freezing medium. Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology,2020; 35(3): 268-272. https://doi.org/10.12750/JARB.35.3.268.

 

 

  1. Ahmad Yar Qamar1, 2,Xun Fang1, Seonggyu Bang1, Sang Tae Shin1, and Jongki Cho1. Reduced Cryo-damage of Canine Sperm Using Freezing Extender Supplemented with Antioxidants or Extracellular Vesicles. 1College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea. 2Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang 35200, Sub-campus University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan. 2020 Korean Society of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Annual Symposium, 20 August 2020. Excellent presentation award.
  2. Seonggyu Bang1, Ahmad Yar Qamar1, 2,Xun Fang1, Sang Tae Shin1, and Jongki Cho1. Effects of resveratrol supplementation on freeze-thaw structural and functional integrity of dog sperm.1College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea. 2Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang 35200, Sub-campus University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan. 2020 Korean Society of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Annual Symposium, 20 August 2020.
  3. Ahmad Yar Qamar1, Xun Fang1, Min Jung Kim2, and JongKi Cho1. Improved post-thaw semen quality through supplementation of exosomes isolated from conditioned media of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. 1 College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea. 2 Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea. Convergence: Challenges and future of Biomedical Science, 25th October 2019. The Korean society for biomedical laboratory Sciences. Excellent Poster Award
  4. Ahmad Yar Qamar a, Xun Fang a, Min Jung Kim b, Byeong Chun Lee b, JongKi Cho a, *. Role of mesenchymal stem cells derived factors in the enhancement of parameters associated with sperm quality in dogs.a Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.b Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. European veterinary society for small animal reproduction (EVSSAR, 2019).
  5. Jin Wook Kim a,§, Feriel Yasmine Mahiddine a,§, Qamar Ahmad Yar b, Byeong Chun Lee a, Min Jung Kim a,*. Evaluation of the similarities in reproduction parameters of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor α overexpressing dogs in a muscle specific manner.a Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. bLaboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea. European veterinary society for small animal reproduction (EVSSAR, 2019).
  6. Tae Hee Lee a, Min Jung Kim a, Ahmad Yar Qamar b, Byeong Chun Lee a,*. Sperm cryopreservation using conditioned medium derived from amniotic mesenchymal stem cells in dogs. a Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. b College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea. European veterinary society for small animal reproduction (EVSSAR, 2019).
  7. Ahmad Yar Qamar a, Xun Fang a, Min Jung Kim b, Byeong Chun Lee b,Sang Tae Shin, JongKi Cho a, *. Cryopreservation of canine spermatozoa using adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. a Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea. b Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. [Journal of Veterinary Science. (May 2019)].
  8. Ahmad Yar Qamar1, Xun Fang1, Min Jung Kim2, JongKi Cho1*.Expression of different genes and secretion of their associated proteins by Canine Adipose-derived Mesenchymal stem cells.1 Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea. 2  Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Australasian Extracellular Vesicles Conference. 14-16 Nov 2018.
  9. Ahmad Yar Qamar1, Xun Fang1, Min Jung Kim2, JongKi Cho1*.Comparative Analysis of Proteins and their relative Gene expression among Canine Adipose-derived Mesenchymal stem cells and Skin Fibroblasts. 1 Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea. 2  Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Korean Society of Veterinary Science (KSVS) 25-27 Oct 2018.
  10. Xun Fang1, Ahmad Yar Qamar1, JongKi Cho1*. Enhance porcine cloned embryo by flavone supplement during preimplantation development. College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea. Korean Society of Veterinary Science (KSVS) 25-27 Oct 2018.
  11. Ahmad Yar Qamar1, Xun Fang1, Jongki Cho1*. Identification of proteins associated with cell repair from canine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells isolated conditioned media. 1College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea. The 18th International Symposium on Developmental Biotechnology. Best Poster Award. 1-2 November 2018.
  12. Ahmad Yar Qamar, Xun Fang, Pantu Kumar Roy, Ghangyong Kim, JongKi Cho. 2018. “Improved developmental competence of porcine transgenic nuclear-transferred embryos derived from cloned fetal kidney fibroblasts”. College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea. The 1st Joint Meeting of Veterinary Science in East Asia. Excellent Poster Merit. 10-12 May 2018.
  13. Pantu Kumar Roy, Xun Fang, Ahmad Yar Qamar, Sangtae Shin, Jongki Cho. 2018. “Chitosan nanoparticles (CNP) improve development competence of in vitro matured porcine oocytes”. College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea. The 1st Joint Meeting of Veterinary Science in East Asia. 10-12 May 2018.
  14. Ahmad Yar Qamar1, Xun Fang1, Junkyu Park2, Pantu Kumar Roy1, Bahia MS Hassan1, SangtaeShin1, Jongki Cho1. 27th Oct 2017. “Evaluating the Accuracy of Temperature Monitoring Ear Tag to Aid Early Disease Detection in Farm Animals”.1 College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea.2 K Works Co. Ltd., Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34145, Republic of Korea. Korean Society of Veterinary Science.
  15. Pantu Kumar Roy, Xun Fang, Bahia MS Hassan, Ahmad Yar Qamar, Sangtae Shin, Jongki Cho. 2017. “Development of Porcine Embryos derived from Competent Oocytes Selected by BCB Staining”.
    College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea. Korean Society of Veterinary Science.
  16. Pantu Kumar Roy, Xun Fang, Bahia MS Hassan, Ahmad Yar Qamar, Sangtae Shin, Jongki Cho. 2017. “Cobalamin Supplementation in Maturation Media Improves Developmental Competence of Porcine Oocytes”. College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea. Korean Society of Animal Reproduction.
  17. A. H. Shahzad*1,A. Sattar2, I.Ahmad3,A.Y. Qamar3,and N.Ahmad3. 19-23rd July 2016. “Evaluation of different synchronization and early pregnancy diagnosis methods in postpartum Holstein cows”. Salt Lake City UT. American Society of Animal Science, Journal of Animal Science, Volume 94, E- Supplement 5. American Dairy Science Association, Journal of Dairy Science, Volume 99, E- Supplement 1.
  18. M.U. Mehmood, A.Y. Qamar, N. Ahmad, A. Sattar, and M. Abdullah. “Effect of estradiol benzoate on estrus intensity, estrus response and fertility in CIDR-treated crossbred heifers”. J. Anim. Sci. Vol, 91, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 96, E- Suppl. 1.
  19. S. Raza, M. Younus, AY Qamar, T. Abbas, H. Khan, A. Khan. “Comparison of hCG and GnRH in enhancing pregnancy rate of non-lactating cycling brood mares”. (2014). World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 2(2), 149.
  20. S. Raza, H. Khan, M. Younus, AY Qamar, T. Abbas, M. Zafar. “Comparative assessment of hCG with Estrogen in increasing pregnancy rate in mixed parity buffaloes”. (2014). World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 2(4), 155.
  21. Ahmad Yar Qamara, Abdul SATTARa* and Nasim AHMADa. “Cholesterol Enhances Post-Thaw Semen Quality in Buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)”. Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan. The 10th World Buffalo Congress and the 7th Asian Buffalo Congress May 6-8, 2013 Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, Phuket, Thailand.

 

 

LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS

  • Invited speaker: Introduction to Ultrasound & Reproductive Anatomy of Mare. A three days’ workshop on “Veterinary Ultrasonography” at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, Pakistan, December 1-3,  2014.
  • Invited speaker: Malpractice in Animal Reproduction in the field. One dayfarmer workshop at Gojra Faisalabad, 17th June 2014.

WORKSHOPS, SHORT TRAINING COURSES, & CONFERENCES

  • Attended 3 days’ Faculty Professional Training, held at the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Jhang on 8-10 June 2015.
  • Participated in “International Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Congress” from 14th April to 15th April 2015 at Expo Centre, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Participated in “International Symposium on Dairy Animal Reproduction (ISDAR 2015)” from 30th March to 31st March 2015 at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Participated as a Focal personand coordinator in a Three days’ workshop on “Veterinary Ultrasonography” from 1st December to 3rd December 2014 held at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, Pakistan.
  • Participated in a three-day conference as an organizer on “International Conference on Advances in Parasitology and Public health (ICAPPH)” from 22nd October to 24th October 2014 held at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, Pakistan.
  • Participated in “International Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Congress” from 11th March to 12th March 2014 at Aiwan- e-Iqbal Complex, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Participated in 3-days HEC-AIT Cascading workshop on “Ensuring Training Effectiveness” 11th-13th September 2013 held at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, Pakistan.
  • Participated in three days’ workshop on “Data Analysis” from 20th May to 22nd May 2013 conducted by Bio-Statistical Consulting Center, UVAS Lahore at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, Pakistan.
  • Participated in two days congress on “International Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Congress” on 17th-18th April 2013 at Awan-e-Iqbal Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Participated in two days training workshop on “Use of EndNote X5 for Biomedical Researchers” held on 5th-6th April 2013 conducted by College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, Pakistan.
  • Workshop on “New Approaches of Estrus Synchronization in Dairy Animals” through video conference on April 11, 2012 with the collaboration of Michigan State University, USA through the PAK-US Science and Technology HEC project.
  • “Professional Competency Enhancement Workshop for Teachers” held on 20th-24th February 2012 organized by the Center for Educational Policy and Administration at CVAS, Jhang.
  • In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Training National Agriculture Research Council, Islamabad (1 Month in August 2010).
  • Participated in a workshop on “Improved Reproductive Management in Dairy Animals” organized by Department of Theriogenology, in collaboration with ALP PARC, Islamabad and Al-Haiwan Sires (SPU), Sahiwal on March 6th, 2010.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP 

  • Society of Animal Reproduction of Pakistan
  • UVAS 24/7 Extension Services team
  • UVAS Alumni Association
  • Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council