Muhammad Zahid Tahir

DVM (Pakistan), PhD (France)
Tenured Associate Professor


Tel: +92-42-99213659    0333-075-22-23
Email: zahid.tahir@uvas.edu.pk

HEC Approved Supervisor

Biography

Dr. Muhammad Zahid Tahir is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Theriogenology. He holds a DVM (2001–2005: Gomal College of Veterinary Sciences, Pakistan), Masters (2008–2009: Paris Diderot University, France) and a PhD (2009–2013: AgroParisTech, France). His doctoral research was aimed at exploring the ‘‘Targets and roles of progesterone during the periovulatory period in the bitch’’. He has 1 year of research experience in improved reproductive management in buffaloes (UVAS, Pakistan), 6 months in in vitro technologies in cows (UCL, Belgium) and more than 4 years in basic/applied aspects of canine reproduction (ENVA, France).

He is author of more than 10 research articles published in peer-reviewed journals of animal reproduction. He has presented his research work in number of national/international conferences held at France, Belgium, Austria, Italy, USA, Canada and Thailand. He is winner of Overseas Scholarship for MPhil leading to PhD in France funded by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. In addition, he has also been granted couple of travel grants (ESACT–2011, Austria and TSAR–2014, Thailand).

Since his induction in the department in September 2013, Dr. Zahid has been involved in teaching various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. In 2014, he organized an international workshop on canine reproduction as a joint venture of UVAS, Lahore and WSU, Pullman and also actively participated in other extension activities of the department. Owing to the clinical experiences gathered during his PhD in France, he is the key person dealing with small animal clinical reproduction in the university.

Area of Interest

  • Canine and feline reproduction
  • Reproductive Ultrasonography
  • Reproductive biotechnology
  • Gene and protein expression

Publication


 

 

  1. Khan GS, Tahir MZ, Zahoor MY, Rehman H, Riaz A. Ameliorative effect of crocin on post-thaw quality, fertility-associated gene expression and fertilization potential of buffalo bull sperm. Reproduction in Domestic Animals. 2023; 59:e14519. [HEC: W | IF: 1.8] https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14519
  1. Binyameen M, Khan MIR, Haque MNU, Tausif MA, Kok A, Knegsel ATM, Tahir MZ. Effect of prepartum dietary energy sources on productive & reproductive performance in Nili Ravi buffaloes. Tropical Animal Health & Production 2023; 18;55(2):88 [HEC: W | IF: 1.8] https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-023-03510-w
  1. Sharif B, Hassan M, Arshad U, Tahir MZ, Ahmad E, Khan MI, Shahzad M, Mohsin I, Sosa F, Rehman A. Effect of eCG dose on ovarian haemodynamics, hormonal profiles and prolificacy rate when oestrus was induced during low-breeding season in Beetal goats. Reproduction in Domestic Animals 2023; 58:48–59. [HEC: W | IF: 1.8]       https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14257
  2. Binyameen M, Khan MIR, Haque MNU, Azam BE, Kok A, Knegsel ATMV, Tahir MZ. Effect of prepartum dietary energy level on production and reproduction in Nili Ravi Buffaloes. Animals 2022, 12, 1683. [HEC: W | IF: 3.2]       https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12131683
  3. Mahmood K, Tahir MZ, Butt MA, Qureshi SM, Riaz A. GnRH or Estradiol Benzoate combination with CIDR improves invivo embryo production in bovines (Bos indicus/Bos taurus) under subtropics. Peer J Life and Environment 2021 2021 9/e12077. [HEC: W | IF: 2.8] http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.12077
  4. Younis M, Khan MIR, Abbas M, Murtaza A, Mohsin I, Shahzad M and Tahir MZ. Pattern of ovarian follicular development and steroid hormone concentrations during estrous cycle of Lohi sheep. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 2021 53 (3) 987-993. [HEC: X | IF: 0.6] https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20191104151133
  5. Haider S, Chishti GA, Mehmood MU, Jamal MA, Mehmood K, Shahzad M, Tahir MZ. The effect of GnRH administration/insemination time on follicular growth rate, ovulation intervals, and conception rate of Nili Ravi buffalo heifers in 7-day-CIDR Co-synch. Tropical Animal Health and Production 2021 53:558. [HEC: W | IF: 1.8] https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-021-03003-8
  6. Murtaza A, Khan MI, Abbas M, Hameed N, Ahmad W, Mohsin I and Tahir MZ. Optimal timing of artificial insemination and changes in vaginal mucous characteristics relative to the onset of standing estrus in Beetal goats. Animal Reproduction Science 2020 213(2) 12-18. [HEC: W | IF: 2.2] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.106249
  7. A Tariq, M Ahmad, S Iqbal, MI Riaz, MZ Tahir, A Ghafoor, A Riaz. Effect of carboxylated poly L-Lysine as a cryoprotectant on post-thaw quality and in vivo fertility of Nili Ravi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) bull semen. Theriogenology 2020 144 8-15. [HEC: W | IF: 2.8] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.12.012
  8. MA Yasir, A. Sattar, MZ Tahir, M Akhtar, M Binyameen and Hammad-ur-Rehman. Factors affecting reproductive and productive efficiency of Nili Ravi buffaloes (Bubablus bubalis) in Punjab, Pakistan. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 2020 30(3) 568-575. [HEC: NA | IF: 0.5] https://doi.org/10.36899/JAPS.2020.3.0067
  9. A Murtaza, W Ahmad, T Sohail, MIR Khan, I Mohsin, M Shahzad, M Hussain, MZ Tahir, M Ijaz. Follicular dynamics and changes in estradiol17β, progesterone and LH profiles following PGF2α induced estrus in early and late ovulating Beetal goats. Reproduction in Domestic Animals 2019 54(3):545-550. [HEC: W | IF: 1.8] https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.13392
  10. A Murtaza, MIR Khan, W Ahmad, T Sohail, I Mohsin, M Shahzad, M Hussain, MZ Tahir, M Ijaz. Follicular dynamics and changes in plasma Estradiol-17β and progesterone concentrations during estrous cycle in beetal goats. Pakistan Veterinary Journal 2019 39(2): 193-198. [HEC: X | IF: 2.2] http://pvj.com.pk/pdf-files/39_2/193-198.pdf
  11. J Khan, MZ Tahir, A Khalid, A Sattar, N Ahmad. Effect of cholesterol loaded cyclodextrins on cryosurvival of dog spermatozoa. Reproduction in Domestic Animals 2017 52 (2) 265-8.[HEC: W | IF: 1.8] https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.12893
  12. K Reynaud, M Saint-Dizier, MZ Tahir, T Havard, G Harichaux, V Labas, S Thoumire, A Fontbonne, S Chastant-Maillard. Progesterone plays a critical role in canine oocyte maturation & fertilization. Biology of Reproduction 2015 93 (4) 87, 1-9. [HEC: W | IF: 3.2] https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.115.130955
  13. Saleem AL, Hussain T, Tahir MZ, Ali A, Khan WA, Dawood M, Ali R, Rehman Z. Role of Leptin in growth, reproduction and milk production in farm animals: a review. Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences 2015 3(5): 302-307. [HEC: NA | IF: 0.5] http://dx.doi.org/10.14737/journal.aavs/2015/3.5.302.307
  14. MZ Tahir, K Reynaud, M Saint-Dizier, S Chastant-Maillard. Targets and roles of progesterone during the periovulatory period in the bitch. Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine 2014 44, 59-67. [HEC: X | IF: 0.5] https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/pdf/10.5555/20173099549
  15. M Saint-Dizier, C Marnier, MZ Tahir, B Grimard, S Thoumire, S Chastant-Maillard, K Reynaud. OVGP1 is expressed in the canine oviduct at the time and place of oocyte maturation & fertilization. Molecular Reproduction and Development 2014 81(11), 972-82. [HEC: X | IF: 2.3] https://doi.org/10.1002/mrd.22417
  16. MZ Tahir, S Thoumire, M Rafaelli, K Reynaud, B Grimard, S Chastant-Maillard. Effect of blood handling conditions on progesterone assay results obtained by chemiluminescence in the bitch. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 2013 45, 141-144. [HEC: W | IF: 2.3] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.domaniend.2013.07.002
  17. MZ Tahir, K Reynaud, B Grimard, S Thoumire, S Chastant-Maillard, M Saint-Dizier. Expression of nuclear and membrane progesterone receptors in canine oviduct during the periovulatory period. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 2012 25, 1065-76. [HEC: X | IF: 0.8] https://doi.org/10.1071/RD12108
  18. MZ Tahir, K Reynaud, G Mawa, S Thoumire, S Chastant-Maillard, M Saint-Dizier. Immunolocalization of progesterone receptors in the canine oviduct around ovulation. Reproduction in Domestic Animals 2012 47, 35-39. [HEC: W | IF: 1.8] https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.12070
  19. K Reynaud, A Fontbonne, M Saint-Dizier, S Thoumire, C Marnier, MZ Tahir, T Meylheuc, S Chastant-Maillard. Folliculogenesis, ovulation and endocrine control of oocytes & embryos in dog. Reproduction in Domestic Animals 2012 47, 66-69. [HEC: W | IF: 1.8] https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.12055
  20. Z Naseer, N Ahmad, MIR Khan, E Ahmad, MZ Tahir, J Singh. Effect of GnRH and Estradiol Benzoate on follicular wave, estrus, ovulation & pregnancy rate in CIDR-treated Nili-Ravi Buffaloes. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 2012 22, 142-146. [HEC: NA | IF: 0.5] https://thejaps.org.pk/docs/Supplementary/03/005.pdf
  21. S Halter, K Reynaud, Z Tahir, S Thoumire, S Chastant-Maillard, M Saint-Dizier. The mammalian oviduct revisited. Gynécologie Obstétrique et Fertilité 2011 39, 625-629. [HEC: NA | IF: 0.7] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gyobfe.2011.09.011
  22. K Reynaud, S Halter, Z Tahir, S Thoumire, M Chebrout, S Chastant-Maillard. Polyovular follicles. Gynécologie Obstétrique et Fertilité 2010 38, 395-397. [HEC: NA | IF: 0.7] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gyobfe.2010.04.008

Published Abstracts

  1. M Ahmed. A Sattar, S Iqbal, Q Shahzad, MZ Tahir, MH Fayyaz, M Ahmad. CLC improves sperm survival in tris-based extender with less egg yolk in buffalo bull semen. Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine 2014 44, 129-131 (2nd TSAR, Thailand)
  2. A Riaz. MA Jamal, MA Sattar, Z Tahir, A Javid, O Waqas. Use of Ketamine and Xylazine to achieve intraperitoneal anesthesia in BALB/c mice. Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine 2012 44, 207-208 (2nd TSAR, Thailand)
  3. MZ Tahir, K Reynaud, S Thoumire, S Chastant-Maillard, M Saint-Dizier. Expression of steroid receptors in the cumulus-oocyte complex around ovulation in the bitch. Reproduction, Fertility & Development 2013 26(1) 174 (40th IETS, USA)
  4. C Marnier, M Saint-Dizier, MZ Tahir, S Thoumire, S Chastant-Maillard, K Reynaud. Expression of oviduct-specific glycoprotein in canine oviduct in periovulatory period. Reproduction, Fertility & Development 2013 26(1) 187 (39th IETS, USA)
  5. MZ Tahir, K Reynaud, S Thoumire, S Chastant-Maillard, M Saint-Dizier. Expression of nuclear and membrane progesterone receptors in the canine oviduct. Reproduction, Fertility & Development 2012 24(1) 147 (38th IETS, USA)
  6. K Reynaud, V Labas, G Harichaux, S Thoumire, MZ Tahir, S Chastant-Maillard, M Saint-Dizier. Differential and quantitative analysis of dog oviductal fluid. Reproduction, Fertility & Development 2012 24(1) 147 (38th IETS, USA)
  7. MZ Tahir, K Reynaud, S Thoumire, S Chastant-Maillard, M Saint-Dizier. Expression of oviductin mRNA in the canine oviduct during the periovulatory period. Reproduction in Domestic Animals 2012 47(4) 487 (17th ICAR, Canada)
  8. MZ Tahir, F George, I Donnay. Comparison of different membrane supports for monolayer culture of bovine oviduct epithelial cells. Bio Med Central 2011 5(8) 117 (22nd ESACT, Austria)

Oral presentations

  1. MZ Tahir, K Reynaud, M Saint-Dizier, S Chastant-Maillard. Targets and roles of progesterone during the periovulatory period in the bitch. 2nd Symposium of Thai Society of Animal Reproduction (TSAR–2014), Thailand
  2. M Ahmed. A Sattar, S Iqbal, Q Shahzad, MZ Tahir, MH Fayyaz, M Ahmad. CLC improves sperm survival in tris-based extender with less egg yolk in buffalo bull semen. 2nd Symposium of Thai Society of Animal Reproduction (TSAR–2014), Thailand
  3. MZ Tahir, K Reynaud, G Mawa, S Thoumire, SC Maillard, M Saint-Dizier. Immuno-localization of progesterone receptors in the canine oviduct around ovulation. 7th International Symposium on Canine & Feline Reproduction (ISCFR–2012), Canada
  4. K Reynaud K, M Saint-Dizier, T Havard, MZ Tahir, S Thoumire, S Chastant-Maillard. Administration of Aglepristone in Beagle bitches induces cysts, alters meiosis resumption in oocytes and prevents fertilization. 7th European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE–2012), Italy

Poster presentations

  1. A Riaz. MA Jamal, MA Sattar, Z Tahir, A Javid, O Waqas. Use of Ketamine and Xylazine to achieve intraperitoneal anesthesia in BALB/c mice. 2nd Symposium of Thai Society for Animal Reproduction (TSAR–2014), Thailand
  2. MZ Tahir, K Reynaud, S Thoumire, SC Maillard, M Saint-Dizier. Expression of steroid receptors in the cumulus-oocyte complex around ovulation in the bitch. 40th Conference of International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS–2014), United States
  3. C Marnier, MS Dizier, MZ Tahir, S Thoumire, SC Maillard, K Reynaud. Expression of oviduct-specific glycoprotein in the canine oviduct during the periovulatory period. 40th International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS–2014), United States
  4. G. Harichaux, K. Reynaud, V. Labas, S. Thoumire, M.Z. Tahir, M. Saint-Dizier. Proteomic changes in the oviductal fluid at the time of meiosis resumption and fertilization following a progesterone antagonist treatment in the bitch. 7th Conference of European Proteomics Association (EuPA–2013), France
  5. MZ Tahir, K Reynaud, S Thoumire, S Chastant-Maillard, M Saint-Dizier. Expression of oviductin mRNA in canine oviduct during periovulatory period. 17th International Congress on Animal Reproduction (ICAR–2012), Canada
  6. MZ Tahir, F George, I Donnay. Comparison of different membrane supports for monolayer culture of bovine oviduct epithelial cells. 22nd European Society for Animal Cell Technology (ESACT–2011), Austria
  7. MZ Tahir, M Rafaelli, S Thoumire, K Reynaud, S Chastant-Maillard. Effect of storage conditions on results of canine blood progesterone assay. 7th European Veterinary Society for Small Animal Reproduction (EVSSAR –2010), Belgium
  8. MIR Khan, MZ Tahir, Z Naseer, M Mushtaq, HA Samad, J Singh, N Ahmad. Effect of Estradiol and GnRH on follicular wave emergence, estrous, ovulation and pregnancy rate in CIDR treated Nili-Ravi buffaloes. Annual Meeting of Society for Reproduction and Fertility (SRF–2008), Scotland

 

Projects ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Travel grant to deliver a Key Note Lecture on Canine Reproduction during 2nd Symposium of Thailand Society of Animal Reproduction (TSAR–2014) Bangkok, Thailand (Funded by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan)
  • Travel grant to give a Poster Presentation on Bovine Reproduction during 22nd Meeting of European Society for Animal Cell Technology (ESACT–2011) Vienna, Austria (Funded by European Society for Animal Cell Technology, Austria)
  • Overseas Scholarship to pursue Master leading to PhD (2008-2013)Paris, France (Funded by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan)