Contact information

Email: ahmad.qamar@uvas.edu.pk
Cell: +92 332 4791879
curriculum vitae
Dr. Ahmad Yar Qamar

Assistant Professor

DVM (UVAS, Lahore) RVMP

M.Phil. Theriogenology Silver Medal, (UVAS, Lahore)

Ph.D. Chungnam National University (GKS) South Korea

Biography

Dr. Ahmad Yar Qamar is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Theriogenology at the Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus Jhang, since 16th November 2011. He holds DVM and M.Phil. degrees in Theriogenology from UVAS, Lahore. His research work during his M.Phil. was “Effect of cholesterol addition to buffalo bull semen during cryopreservation procedures on post-thaw survival of spermatozoa”. He performed a significant part of his M.Phil. research at the Al-Haiwan Sires, Sahiwal, and the Department of Theriogenology, UVAS Lahore. He also worked as a Research Assistant in the ALP project in 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. Dr. Ahmad Yar Qamar completed his doctoral degree under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Jongki Cho in August 2020 from Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea, availing the Global Korean Scholarship (GKS). During his doctoral 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 doctoral 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, and ultrasonography. Moreover, he is also interested in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and common reproductive problems in domestic animals. His main responsibilities include teaching different courses of Theriogenology, handling different clinical cases, conducting research, and providing extension services to livestock farmers. He is the author of several research publications in high-impact factor journals and conference proceedings.

Area of Interest

  • Control Breeding in Farm Animals
  • Reproductive Ultrasonography
  • Semen Cryopreservation
  • Use of Stem Cells and Exosomes for Treating Infertility

Publications

LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS/WEBINARS/SEMINARS

  • Organized a symposium entitled “Dairy Farmers’ Challenges and Their Solutions” held at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, on Thursday, 21st July 2022.
  • Attended a seminar entitled “Application of Nuclear Techniques for the Development of Agriculture Sector in Pakistan” held at the Nuclear Institute for Agriculture & Biological (NIAB), Pakistan, on 27th December 2021.
  • Organized a webinar on “Utilizing the Sexed Semen in Dairy Cattle” on Thursday, 25th November 2021.
  • Attended a webinar on “One Health Approach: To Control Pandemics and Zoonosis” on Monday, 15th November 2021.
  • Attended a webinar on “Maximizing Genetic Potential With Embryo Transfer and IVF Technology” on Wednesday, 27th January 2021.
  • Presenter of an international webinaron "Reduced Cryo-Damage of Canine Sperm Using Freezing Extender Supplemented With Antioxidants and Exosomes" on Wednesday; 04th November 2020.
  • Invited speaker: Introduction to Ultrasound & Reproductive Anatomy of the Mare. A three-day workshop on “Veterinary Ultrasonography” at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, Pakistan, December 1-3,
  • Participated as a Focal person and coordinator in a three-day workshop on “Veterinary Ultrasonography” from 1st December to 3rd December 2014, held at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, Pakistan.
  • Invited speaker: Malpractice in Animal Reproduction in the field. One-day farmer workshop at Gojra, Faisalabad, 17th June 2014.

WORKSHOPS, SHORT TRAINING COURSES, & CONFERENCES

  • Awarded and successfully conducted a training of “Artificial Insemination” under the NAVTTC-Prime Minister Youth Skill Development Program at College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Jhang, from 28 February 2024 to 14 September 2024.
  • Attended a two-day refresher training on “Biorisk Management” organized by the “Association for Biorisk Management Pakistan” in collaboration with Health Security Partners at College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Jhang, on 20‒21 July 2023.
  • Attended a one-day workshop on “Role of Technological Advancement in Improving the Welfare and Productivity of Dairy and Beef Animals” organized by the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Jhang on 04th May 2023.
  • Attended a two-day conference on “One Health International Conference (OHIC 2022)” organized by the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Jhang, on 24–25th November 2022.
  • Attended a one-day workshop on “Research Proposal Writing and Intellectual Property Rights” organized by the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Jhang, on 24th August 2022.
  • Organized a one-day workshop on “Evaluation of Low-Grade Lameness in Horses: A Diagnostic Roadmap” held at the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Jhang on 04th July 2022.
  • Attended a training workshop under the “Agricultural Linkages Program (ALP)” project on “Laparoscopic Artificial Insemination in Goats” held at the Animal Sciences Institute, National Agricultural Research Center, Islamabad, on 16th March 2022.
  • Attended 5 days of virtual training on “Biorisk Management” held at the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Jhang, on 10–14th January 2022.
  • 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 (ISDAR2015)” from 30th March to 31st March 2015 at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Participated in a three-day conference as an organizer of the “International Conference on Advances in Parasitology and Public Health (ICAPPH)” from 22nd October to 24th October 2014, held at the 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 a 3-day HEC-AIT Cascading workshop on “Ensuring Training Effectiveness”, 11th–13th September 2013, held at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, Pakistan.
  • Participated in a three-day 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 a two-day congress on “International Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Congress” on 17th–18th April 2013 at Awan-e-Iqbal, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Participated in a two-day training workshop on “Use of EndNote X5 for Biomedical Researchers” held on 5th–6th April 2013, conducted by the 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 the 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 (SARP)
  • Academic Staff Association (ASA)
  • UVAS 24/7 Extension Services team
  • UVAS Alumni Association
  • Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC)