Directorate of Research

All Ongoing Research Project

Title Cost (M) Funding Agency PI CO-PI
Development of suitable Protocol for Ultrasound Guided Oocyte Aspiration (Ovum Pick Up-OPU) in-Vitro Embryo Production (IVEP) AND Transfer (ET) in Buffalo and Sahiwal Cow for Exploiting the Genetic potentital 12,385,500 HEC Prof. Dr. Nasim Ahmad Dr. Amjad Riaz
Genomic screening of silent estrus behavior in Nili-Ravi buffalo 420000 HEC Dr. Maryam Javed Dr. Wasim Shehzad
Prevalence of Lactose Intolerance in Punjab, Pakistan and Development of Lactose free Dairy Products containing Prebiotic Galacto-oligosaccharides 2,237,721 HEC Da. Sanaullah Iqbal  
Molecular Characterization of bovine pestivirus isolateds from dairy animals of Pakistan and their use in diagnostic, biosecurity  and biological development of control disease in Pakistani herds 1,318,533 HEC Dr. Arfan Ahmad  
Development of Molecular markers to screen the mastitis resistant and susceptible animals 318,900 HEC Dr. Sehrish Firyal Dr. Ali Raza Awan
Reliability assessment of progesterone assay in canine reproduction 0.5 HEC Dr. M. Zahid  Tahir  
Relationship of Iuteinizing harmone surge with standing estrus, size of preovultry follicle, timing of ovulation and breeding in beetle goats 0.5 HEC Dr. M. Irfan-ur-Rehman Khan Dr. Mian Abdul Sattar
Enhancing growth and productive performance in native aseel chicken employing integrated selective breeding and identification of growth markers for poverty alleviation in rural areas 22.5 PARB Dr. Imran Zahoor  
Utilization of Poultry Litterand dead birds compost as livestock feed ingredients and agriculture fertilizer 22.9 PARB Prof. Dr. Athar Mahmud  
Assessment of afla toxins control measure on performmance odf dairy animals in Punjab  2 Nestle Pak Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha Dr. Muhammad Nasir
Sequencing and understanding toward genetic variations in Peste des petits ruminants virus isolates from Punjab province  0.5 HEC Dr. Zubair Shabbir  
Milk production potential, reproductive efficency and milk neutroceutical value of Brella Camel of Cholistan kept under Management 48.65 PARB Dr. Muhammad Nasir  
Nutritional enhancement of agricultural wastes and its use in animal feed 17.278 PARB Ms. Rahat Naseer Prof. Dr Abu Saeed Hashmi
Genetic improvement of selected indegenous naked neck by crossing with poultry breeds of rhode island and black australorp  4.5 ALP-PARC Prof. Dr. Athar Mahmud  
Enhancemnet of Omega fatty acids in trans free margerine through chia ((Salvia hispanica) Oil  1.14 HEC Dr. Muhammad Nadeem  
Epidemiology of Major Viral, Bacterial and Parasitic Causes of Foal Diarrhea 3.5 HEC Prof. Dr. Aneela Zameer Durrani  
Development of Recombinant Tick Vaccine  1.5 HEC Dr. Nisar Ahmad Prof. Dr. tahir Yaqub
Seroprevelence and riskfactor assiciated toxoplasma gondii in wild birda and humanin districts Lahore 0.5 HEC Dr. Shahzad Ali  
Mutagenicity and Cellular Toxicological Exploration of Medicinal Plants 0.5 HEC Dr. Mazhar Abbas  
Detoxification of Aflatoxin by Indigenous Medicinal Plants 0.35 HEC Dr. Asma Sadia Dr. Abu Saeed Hashmi
Isolation and Identification of Brucella Species from Aborted Bovine Samples Using AMOS PCR and Immunohistochemistry 0.5 HEC Dr. Raheela Akhtar Dr. Ihtasham Khan
Identification of Polymorphism in Bovine Growth Hormone Gene and its Relation to Milk Production Traits in Nili Ravi Buffalo Breed of  Pakistan 0.5 HEC Dr. Asif Nadeem  
Development of Molecular Diagnostic Techniques and Phylogenetic Analysis of Local Isolate of Canine Babesiosis 0.5 HEC Dr. Haroon Akbar  
Molecular Characterization of FAH Gene Involved in Tyrosinemia 0.5 HEC Dr. Muhammad Yasir Zahoor  
Preparation and Evaluation of Combined PPR and FMD Serotype ‘O’ Virus Vaccine for Small Ruminants 2.3 HEC Dr. Jawad Nazir Prof. Dr. khushi Muhammad
Sero-Epidemiology and Molecular Characterization of Blue Tongue Virus in Pakistan 4.9 HEC Prof. Dr. TahirYaqub Zubair Shabbir
Development and Evaluation of Catharanthus roseus as a Phytobiotic in Poultry Production 1.2305 HEC Prof. Dr. Habib ur Rehamn  
 Evaluation of growth potential and economic viability of buffalo pink veal production 14.578 Agribusiness Support Fund Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha  Mr. Ehsan ullah Khan
Role of Host Entry Factors in Pathongenesis of Foot and Mouth Disease. 0.5 HEC Dr. Muhammad Numan Zahid  
Isolation, identification, molecular characterization of caprine mycoplasma and Immuno-prophylaxis of Mycoplasma in caprine 0.5 HEC Dr. Imran Altaf  
Evaluation of comparative effects of antibiotic, probiotic and prebiotic supplementation diets on performance, gut histomorphology, serum biochemistry and morphometric characteristics of Tibia bone in broiler chickens  0.5 HEC Dr. Saima Masood Dr. Hafsa Zaneb
Pathobiological investigations aon peste dus petities ruminant virus in sheep & goat 0.5 HEC Dr.Muti-ur- Rehman Khan Dr.Asim Aslam
Replacement of low level fee of antibiotic with extracts of medicinal plants in poultry 3 HEC Prof. Dr.Muhammad Ashraf Dr. Aftab Ahmad Anjum
Molecular characterization and DNA profiling of Milk production genes in famous camel breeds of pakistan for marker assisted selection 5.5 HEC Prof. Dr. Masroor Ellahi Babar  
Demonstration of lactation and reproductive performance of dairy buffalo treated with 500 mg of recombinant bovine somatotropin 2 ICI Dr. Amjad Riaz  
Isolation of enterotoxegenic clostridium perfringens from mutton, beef, and poultry meat and their toxinotyping 0.5 HEC Dr. Jawad Nazir Dr. Muhammad Nawaz
Prospect of culturing and breeding of Catfish (Pangasius pangasius) in Pakistan 3.954 HEC Dr. Noor Khan Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Dynamics in Fish P9onds fed with various fertilizers 0.5 HEC Dr. Hamda Azmat Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf
Molecular detection of emerging and reemerging meatborne bacterial pathogens and evaluation of various control strategies  4.937 HEC Prof. Dr. Mansur-Ud-Din Ahmad  Dr. Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq 
Effect of dietary fiber supplemented food products in weight reduction 0.5 HEC Dr. Naureen Naeem Dr. Sanaullah Iqbal
Improving Reproductive efficiency of Sahiwal and Cholistani Cows through estrus synchronization and timed artificial insemination (Punjab Component) 9.849 ALP Prof. Dr. Nasim Ahmad Dr. Javed Iqbal
Development of Soy milk & Soy yoghurt using indigenous sources 0.5 IPFP Dr. Imran Javed Dr. Saima Inayat
 Reproductive Biology and Induced Spawning of Murrel, Channa Marulius    2.2 PSF Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Dr. Muhammad Hafeez-ur-Rehman
Development of Standard aqua Feed for culturable Major Carps of Pakistan    6.157 HEC Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Dr. Noor Khan
Development and Evaluation of Probiotic Bacteria for Enhanced and efficient poultry production  0.5 HEC Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khushi
Parthenogenetic activation and development of mouse embryos    9.45 HEC Dr. Amjad Riaz Prof. Dr. Nasim Ahmad
Microarray based genotypic studies of childhood epilepsy patients from Punjab    7.6934 HEC Dr. Muhammad Wasim Prof. Dr. Masroor Ellahi Babar
Enhancing cost effective mutton production through genetically enhanced prolificacy management    12.99 PARB Prof. Dr. Khalid Javeed  
Enhancing performance of buffalo through improved feeding and management at different physiological stages up to first lactation    20.19 PARB Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abdullah  
Development of meat type Japanese Quail with higher body weight (Coturnix coturnix Japonica) acclimatized to indigenous managemental conditions through 6 generations of Selective breeding programme  14.444 PARB Prof. Dr. Muhamamd Akram  
Development of Reliable Marker Panel for species, breed and parentage analysis in cattle breeds of Pakistan through mitochondrial D-loop and cytochrome b gene analysis    3.672 HEC Prof. Dr. Masroor Ellahi Babar Tanveer Hussain
Cytogenetic characterization and molecular FISH studies in candidate cow bulls for genetic improvement in Punjab Province    6.01 HEC Prof.Dr. Khalid Javeed Prof. Dr. Masroor Ellahi Babar
A metagenomic approach to unbiased identification of pathogens endemic to Pakistan     52.05969 USAID Dric Thomas Harvill (US side) & Dr. Masood Rabbani (Pak side) Walter Mcvey, Bhushan Jayarao (US side) & Muhammad Zubair Shabbir (Pak side)
Qualitative and quantitative analyses of antibiotics, heavy metals, mycotoxins, and pesticides residues in milk, eggs and meat meant for human consumption 4.5 PSSF Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younus Dr. Tariq Abbas
Strenghtening Dairy Value chain in Pakistan through improved farm mangment and more effective extensio services 145.168 ACIAR Dr. Hassan Mahmood Warriach  
Bio-Statistical Consulting centre     6.5 USAID Prof. Dr. Aleem Bhatti                        Mr. Muhammad Bilal  
Molecular Characterization of NDV and Development of Approaches to Vaccination    27 USAID Dr. Shafqat Fatima Rehmani Mr. Taseer Ahmad Khan
Spatial Ecology and Epidemiology of Soil borne Human and Animal Bacterial Pathogens and its Public health Significance in Pakistan     32.4 USAID Bhushan Jayarao (US side) Dr. Masood Rabbani (Pak side) Eric Thomas Harvill, Walter Mevey (US side) Muhammad Zubair Shabbir (Pak side)
Discovery of gentic variation that enhances improvement of dairy production and health in cattle and buffalo 31.65885 USAID Prof. Dr. Masroor Ellahi Babar Dr. Tad S. Son
Characterization of Mycoplasma gallisepticum isolates from Pakistan and their use in biologies production    20.2896 USAID Prof. Dr. Masood Rabbani Prof. Dr. Khushi Muhammad
Identification of Molecular markers for internal nematode resistance in Sheep and goat breeds of Pakistan  1.07 IAEA Prof. Dr. Masroor Ellahi Babar  
Comparative study of ruminal Ammonium transport 1.02 DAAD Dr. Imtiaz Rabbani  
Implementation of Bio-risk Management of Dengue Vectors in Lahore, Pakistan 14.2 Vector Biology Research Program  prof. Dr. Tahir Yaqub Noha Watany
Genomic study for genetic diversity, phylogeny and conservation of urial (ovis orientalis vignei) in Pakistan 3 WWF Dr. Tanveer Hussain  
Development of Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) assay: a simple and cost effective diagnostic test for the molecular detection of economically important Mycoplasma pathogens of chickens. 1.24 International Foundation for Science  Dr. Syed Ehtisham-ul-Haque,  
Synchronization of estrus in Buffalo to save time for the women in rural areas, Khyber pakhtunkhwa 9.073 Milanda Gates Foundation Dr. Hassan Mahmood Warriach  
Serosurvillance of pathogens through commercial ELISA 12.3453 Penn State University Prof. Dr. Masood Rabbani Dr Zubair Shabbir
Establishing village based seed enterprise for sustainable forage seed production to improve availability of forage for better livestock production 27.219 ACIAR Dr. Hassan Mahmood Warriach  
Combating Avain Influenza through systemic analyses of antigenic drift, genetic variations and development of novel diagnostic tools and vaccines 32.5 BBSC UK Prof. Dr. Tahir Yaqub  
Viral and Hemorrahgic fever disease surveillance diagnostic testing and laboratory capacity building 12.2 NAMRU Prof. Dr. Tahir Yaqub  
Onsite Training / Education of Fish Farmers and Local Community About Deleterious Effects on Fish in Four Districts of Punjab 6.25 British Council Dr. Noor Khan Prof. Dr. Sharif Mughal
Upgradation of Modules in Molecular Genetics and Genomics 5.2 British Council Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abdullah  
Impact of Lysine, Methionine and Threonine Concentration on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler  0.5 EVONIK Dr. Shafqat Qaisarni  
Effect of Lysine Levels on Broiler Performance and Carcass Characteristics Feeding Different Protein Sources 0.39 EVONIK Dr. Shafqat Qaisarni  
Development and Evaluation of Genotype-Matched Vaccine Generated by Reverse Genetics System Against Newcastle Disease in Pakistan 2.28 Pir Bright fellowship program Dr. Zubair Shabbir  
UVAS Training and Research Demonstration Farm Program 114.56 USAID FAS Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha  
Targeted Surveillance of Avian Influenza in High Risk Groups of Avian and Human Population* 22.35 USAID Dr. Mamoona Chudhary Dr. Hammad Rashid
Lahore milk supply chain market study 0.7 USAID Dr. Muhammad Nasir  
Development and evaluation of Probiotics and plant extracts targeting increase phosphorous availability and decreased ammonia emission in poultry
2.93 HEC Dr Muhammad Nawaz  
Serological Evidences of Emerging Diseases at the Level of Human and Animal Interface 4.86 GRDF-Global Prof. Dr. Tahir Yaqub Dr. Zarfishan Tahir