Faculty
Dr. Faiz-ul-Hassan
Lecturer

Ph.D. Animal Breeding and Genetics University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Phone : 041-9200161  
Cell : +923338317328  
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Email : [email protected]
Address : Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (38040) PAKISTAN
Work Experience : 14 Year(s)
Research Interest :
  • Identifying genetic signature of selection to environmental challenge in indigenous tropical livestock
  • Identification of candidate genes for performance traits in farm animals
  • Genomic characterization of diversity for improved utilization and conservation of animal genetic resources
  • Development of chicken breeds for backyard poultry industry
  • Total Publications : 32
    Publications (Latest Ten)
    1. Bruford MW, Ginja C, Hoffmann I, Joost S, Orozco-terwengel P, Alberto F, Amaral A, Barbato M, Biscarini F, Colli L, Costa M, Curik I, Duruz S, Ferencakovic M, Fischer D, Fitak R, Groeneveld L, Hall S, Hanotte OH, Hassan F, Helsen P, Iacolina L, Kantanen J, Leempoel K, Lenstra JA, Ajmone_marsan P, Masembe C, Megens H, Miele M, Neuditschko M, Nicolazzi E, Pompanon F, Roosen J, Sevane N, Smetko A, Stambuk A, Streeter I, Stucki S, Supakorn C, Telo_da_gama L, Tixier-boichard M, Wegmann D and Zhan X. 2015. Prospects and Challenges for the Conservation of Farm Animal Genomic Resources, 2015-2025. Front. Genet. 6:314. doi:10.3389/fgene.2015.00314

    2. Hassan, F. and M. S. Khan. 2014. Conservation of Sahiwal Cattle in Pakistan. Threats, Challenges and Prospects. Proceedings of International Conference on "Livestock Genomic Resources in a Changing World" held at Cardiff University, UK on 17th-19th June, 2014. (Page No. 54).

    3. Khan, M. S., F. Hassan and S. A. Bhatti. 2013. Individual and maternal heterosis in performance traits of Holstein and Jersey crosses with Sahiwal cattle. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 91, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 96, E-Suppl. 1 389.

    4. Hassan, F. and M. S. Khan. 2013. First Lactation Performance of Crossbred Dairy Cattle at Military Dairy Farms in Pakistan. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 23(2):705-714 (Impact Factor, 0.638)

    5. Khan, M. S., M. S. Muhammad, M. Abdullah, F. Hassan, A. Waheed, M. Ashfaq, R.C. Bett, I. Baltenweck, J. Poole, M.N.M. Ibrahim and A.M. Okeyo. 2013. Livestock keepers' perception of indigenous goat breeds and their contribution to livelihoods in Pakistan. Egyptian Journal of Sheep and Goat Sciences, 8(1):17-27.

    6. Rehman, Z., M. S. Khan, M. S. Rehman and F. Hassan. 2013. Genetic control and association among economic traits in Sahiwal cattle: A Review. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 23(3):678-691. (Impact Factor, 0.638)

    7. Ali M. A., L. A. Lodhi and F. Hassan. 2012. Serum progesterone and estradiol-17B profiles in Nili Ravi buffaloes (Bubalusbubalis) with and without dystocia. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 32(4): 571-574. (Impact Factor, 1.365)

    8. Khan, M. S., Z. U. Rehman, S. Ahmad, F. Hassan and M. S. Rehman. 2012. Prediction of standard lactation milk yield from completed lactations of longer duration in cattle and buffaloes. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 32(1): 122-124. (Impact Factor, 1.365)

    9. M. S. Khan, M. S. Rehman and F. Hassan. 2012. Breeding buffalo in genomic era- issues of recording and evaluation. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 22(3):10-12. (Impact Factor, 0.638)

    10. Khan, M. S., F. Hassan, M. S. Rehman, S. Ahmed and Z. Rehman. 2009. Days open and seasonality of calving in buffaloes and cattle in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 9:195-199. (Impact Factor, 0.338)

    Awards & Honors
    1. Earned First position Gold Medal in B.Sc.(Hons) Animal Husbandry for year 2001 by securing highest CGPA

    2. Recipient of University merit scholarship for four years of B.Sc. (Hons.) Animal Husbandry (1997-2001)

    3. Recipient of Short Term Training Fellowship (5 Months) of EFS-USDA in 2009 at Newcastle University, UK

    4. Recipient of Nottingham Visiting Fellowship, 2014 (3 Months) at Nottingham University, UK

    5. Recipient of Short Term Visiting Fellowship (6 Weeks) of GEF-ILRI AnGR project at CAAS-ILRI JLLFGR, China