Contact information
Email: ehsaan@uvas.edu.pk
Phone: +92 (49) 4427083
Ext. 5028
Dr. Ehsaan Ullah Khan
Assistant Professor
- Ph.D. in “Buffalo Replacement Heifers Nutritional Interventions & Management”, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, 2018 under the supervision of Meritorious Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (H.I., S.I. )
- Graduate of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, 2004
Biography
Dr. Ehsaan Ullah Khan is an esteemed animal nutritionist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Nutrition at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore. With a Ph.D., he has a distinguished track record in advancing livestock nutrition. His expertise spans over 20 years in feed formulation, conventional and non-conventional feed evaluation, gut health optimization, and precision feeding, with a focus on sustainable livestock practices. Dr. Khan is also an accomplished researcher and author, contributing to understanding topics such as probiotics, bioactive peptides and nutritional strategies with alternative feed ingredients. His extensive publication record includes articles in prestigious journals, underscoring his role in pioneering effective, cost-efficient, and sustainable approaches to animal nutrition.
In addition to his research and academic leadership, Dr. Khan brings substantial industry experience, guiding innovative nutritional strategies for diverse livestock systems, including poultry, dairy, small ruminants, beef, and fish. He has actively engaged in high-impact international training sessions and workshops, across the US, Europe, and Australia, enriching his skills in advanced feed manufacturing, animal welfare, and emerging issues in livestock production. As a committed mentor, Dr. Khan has supervised 40 MPhil and 5 Ph.D students, fostering the next generation of animal nutritionists. His dedication to continuous education and integration of precision farming technologies in nutrition management make him a valuable asset to the field and a highly sought-after speaker at scientific conferences worldwide.
Area of Interest
- Nutritional interventions for replacement heifers
- Feed customization for poultry, dairy, beef, small ruminants, horses and fish
- Precision feeding and gut health optimization with meticulous feed additives
- Sustainable livestock production practices and waste management
- Quality assurance in feed manufacturing with an emphasis on excellence
- Innovative use of non-conventional feed ingredients for poultry and livestock
- AGP replacement strategies for enhanced productivity and mitigation of AMR
- Integration of precision farming technologies to nutrient balance for animals
Publications
Research Publications
Conference Papers
Book Chapter
Research Publications
- Khan, E. U., N. Pasha, M. Aleem, and M. A. Rashid. “Replacing corn grains with varying levels of cane molasses, post weaning intake, growth performance and structural development of Nili Ravi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) female calves.” J. Anim. Plant Sci. 28 (2018): 1002-1006.
- Khan, E. U., N. Pasha, M. A. Rashid, and M. Aleem. “Feeding of TMR at different dietary energy levels: Intake, growth performance, feed efficiency, structural development, and economics in pre-pubertal Nili Ravi buffalo heifers.” J. Anim. Plant Sci. 29 (2019): 905-911.
- Saleem MM, Hussain J, Elahi U, Khan EU, Usman M, HASHMI SG, Ahmad S. Interaction effects of age and body weight losses during moulting on the performance of commercial laying hens. Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences. 2022;46(1):1-8.
- Zahoor MS, Ahmad S, Usman M, Dawood M, El-Sabrout K, Hashmi SG, Khan EU, Hussain M, Maqsood MA, Latif HR. Effects of mirror and coloured balls as environmental enrichment tools on performance, welfare and meat quality traits of commercial broiler. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 2022 Apr;54(2):151.
- Maqsood, M.A., Khan, E.U., Qaisrani, S.N., Rashid, M.A., Shaheen, M.S., Nazir, A., Talib, H. and Ahmad, S., 2022. Interactive effect of amino acids balanced at ideal lysine ratio and exogenous protease supplemented to low CP diet on growth performance, carcass traits, gut morphology, and serum metabolites in broiler chicken. Tropical animal health and production, 54(3), p.186.
- Saeed A, Mehmood S, Zahoor MS, Khan EU, Usman M, Hashmi SG, Saleem K, Ahmad S. Comparative evaluation of different moulting methods on productive performance, egg quality, and antibody response of leghorn hens. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 2023 Oct;55(5):304.
- Ali S, Sherzada S, Usman M, Khan EU, Rehman AU, Riaz MF, Elahi U, Hussain M, Latif HR, Saleem K, Ahmad S. Impact of different light intensities to Japanese quail eggs on hatching results and post-hatch performance. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 2023 Dec;55(6):387.
- Muneeb M, Khan EU, Ahmad S, Naveed S, Ali M, Qazi MA, Ahmad T, Abdollahi MR. An updated review on alternative strategies to antibiotics against necrotic enteritis in commercial broiler chickens. World’s Poultry Science Journal. 2024 Apr 8:1-50.
- ANWAR J, MAHMUD A, ISHAQ HM, Ahmad S, KHAN EU, WAQAS M, USMAN M, Muhammad ZA. Later exposure to different perch material and design affects behaviour and performance of Leghorn hens. Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society. 2024 Apr 19;75(1):6847-54.
- Ahmad T, Khan EU, Naseer J, Saima, Ahmad S, Shaheen MS, Latif MA. Solitary and combined effect of two levels of dietary zinc-methionine and prebiotics supplementation on broiler growth performance, intestinal morphology, carcass traits, and immune response. 2024 May 20:554-582
- Latif MA, Hussain T, Naseer J, Saeed A, Altaf M, Rafay M, Khan EU. Population Dynamics and Diurnal Budget of Behavioral Activities of BlackBuck (Antilope cervicapra) at three protected areas in Cholistan Desert, Pakistan. 2024 May 20:558-581
- Muneeb M, Khan EU, Ahmad S, Saima, Usman M, Suleman M, Ebeid TA, Potential of probiotics against necrotic enteritis in commercial broilers. Complementary and alternative medicine. 2024
- Noor, Y.A., Usman, M., Elahi, U., Mehmood, S., Riaz, M.F., Khan, E.U., Saleem, K. and Ahmad, S., 2024. Effects of Different Photoperiods during Incubation on Post-Hatch Broiler Performance and Stress Response. Veterinary Sciences, 11(9), p.418.
- Mustafa, F., Sajjad, A., Tahir, R., Ali, M., Sajjad, M., Abbasi, A., Khan, E.U., Zafar, S., Hashem, A., Avila-Quezada, G.D. and Abd_Allah, E.F., 2024. Use of Periplaneta americana as a Soybean Meal Substitute: A Step towards Sustainable Transformative Poultry Feeds. Insects, 15(9), p.632.
- Salad, A.A., Ahmed, S., Khan, E.U., Zafar, M.S., Mohsin, I., Ahmad, M., Ahmed, Z.A. and Uzair, M., 2025. Effects of Dietary Bypass Fat Supplementation and Varying NDF Levels on Growth Performance, Feed Efficiency, Blood Metabolites and Nutrients Digestibility in Beetal Goat Bucks. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 41(1), pp.275-282.
- Sajjad, M., Binyameen, M., Sajjad, A., Sarmad, M., Abbasi, A., Khan, E.U., Haq, I.U., Subhan, M., Alhimaidi, A.R. and Amran, R.A., 2024. Replacing soybean meal with lesser mealworm Alphitobius diaperinus improves broiler productive performances, haematology, intestinal morphology and meat quality. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 1(aop), pp.1-22.
- Sajjad, M., Sajjad, A., Chishti, G.A., Khan, E.U., Mozūraitis, R. and Binyameen, M., 2024. Insect larvae as an alternate protein source in poultry feed improve the performance and meat quality of broilers. Animals: an Open Access Journal from MDPI, 14(14), p.2053.
- Mustafa, F., Sajjad, A., Tahir, R., Ali, M., Sajjad, M., Abbasi, A., Khan, E.U., Zafar, S., Hashem, A., Avila-Quezada, G.D. and Abd_Allah, E.F., 2024. Use of Periplaneta americana as a Soybean Meal Substitute: A Step towards Sustainable Transformative Poultry Feeds. Insects, 15(9), p.632.
- Noor, Y.A., Usman, M., Elahi, U., Mehmood, S., Riaz, M.F., Khan, E.U., Saleem, K. and Ahmad, S., 2024. Effects of Different Photoperiods during Incubation on Post-Hatch Broiler Performance and Stress Response. Veterinary Sciences, 11(9), p.418.
- Sajjad, M., Binyameen, M., Sajjad, A., Majeed, S., Chishti, G.A., Khan, E.U. and Mozuraitis, R., 2024. Exploring the potential of cotton leafworm (Spodoptera litura) as a sustainable and efficient alternative protein source in broiler feed. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 11(6), pp.1099-1118.
- Arafat, R.Y., Akhtar, M., Asghar, A., Ahmad, S., Khan, E.U., Shaheen, M., Anwar, I. and Umber, N., 2025. Feeding and management of heat stress in livestock: Knowledge, perceptions and attitude of livestock keepers in District Okara, Punjab, Pakistan. Journal of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Animal Sciences, 6(1), pp.322-336.
- Muneeb, M., Khan, E.U., Ali, M., Haque, M.N.U., Khan, M.U.Z. and Ahmad, S., 2025. Comparative effects of antibiotic and antimicrobial peptide on growth performance, gut morphology, intestinal lesion score, ileal microbial counts, and immune status in broilers challenged with necrotic enteritis. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, pp.1-15.
- Nazir, A., Khan, E.U., Muneeb, M., Qaisrani, S.N., Naveed, S., Ahmad, S., Yameen, R.M.K., Al Sulaiman, A.R., Alhotan, R.A. and Abudabos, A.E., 2025. Influence of Dietary Supplementation with Yeast Culture and Microencapsulated Butyric Acid on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, Gut Health, and Immune Status in Broilers. Veterinary Sciences, 12(4), p.359.
- Rana Yaser Arafat, Saima, Hifzulrahman, Ehsaan Ullah Khan, Maqsood Akhtar, Arfan Asghar,Muhammad Naveed-ul-Haque; April 2025, Enhancing Lactation Performance in Nili Ravi Buffalo: The Impact of Dietary Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids and Starch; Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition ISSN: 1673-064X
- Muneeb, M., Khan, E.U., Ali, M., Suleman, M., Shaheen, M.S., Zafar, M.S. and Ahmad, S., 2025. Effects of replacing antibiotics with probiotics and antimicrobial peptides on performance, gut health, carcass traits, meat quality, and welfare in broilers infected with Eimeria and Clostridium perfringens. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 57(4), p.184.
- Qamar, S., Haque, M.N., Tausif, M.A., Tahir, H., Hussain, I., Khan, E. U., Anwar, S., Saadullah, M. and Naveed, S., 2025. Effects of dietary starch levels with high and low forage neutral detergent fiber in dairy buffaloes. JAPS: Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 35(4).
Conference Papers
Book Chapter
Gut Health, Microbiome & Animal Diseases
Potential of Probiotics against Necrotic Enteritis in Commercial Broilers, Chapter 10
https://uniquescientificpublishers.com/gut-heath-microbes-and-animal-diseases/
Work Experience:
- Assistant Professor: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
(Dec 2018 – Present)
- Lecturer: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
(Sep 2009 – Dec 2018)
- PG Studentship: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
(Sep 2006 – Aug 2009)
- CEO, 125,000 Capacity Broiler Farming Operation (2001–2006)
Trainings & Courses:
- Master Trainer for MPhil /PhD Supervisors
(HEC, PHEC, and UVAS, Lahore.)
- Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
(HEC, PHEC, and UVAS, Lahore.)
- FMD-Free compartments for Dairy and Beef under Chinese bilateral agreement
(L&DD Punjab and TDAP, Pakistan.)
- Animal behaviour and welfare for enhanced productivity
(The University of Edinburgh, UK.)
- Feed manufacturing advancements
(Pennsylvania State University, US)
- Advances in feed formulation and production economics
(U.S. Soybean Export Council. US)
- Modern dairy farming and troubleshooting
(Alabama A&M University, US)
- Emerging & Contemporary Issues of Beef Production
(Beef Center of Excellence, University of Kentucky, US)
- Dairy Farm Management Specialist
(PTC+, The Netherlands) - Dairy & Beef Nutrition, Implications in Pakistan
(University of Sydney and Charles Sturt University, Australia)
Areas of Interest:
- Nutritional interventions for replacement heifers
- Feed customization for poultry, dairy, beef, small ruminants, horses and pets
- Precision feeding and gut health optimization with meticulous feed additives
- Sustainable livestock production practices and waste management
- Quality assurance in feed manufacturing
- Innovative use of non-conventional feed ingredients for poultry and livestock
- AGP replacement strategies for enhanced poultry performance
- Integration of precision farming technologies in nutrition
Postgraduate Supervision
| Designation | MPhil students | Ph D students | ||
| In progress | Produced | In progress | Produced | |
| Supervisor | 07 | 23 | 00 | 00 |
| Member | 08 | 13 | 04 | 01 |
| Total | 15 | 36 | 04 | 01 |
Skills:
- Formulation Expertise: Proficient in designing customized feed formulations tailored to the specific nutritional needs of poultry, dairy, beef, and horses, optimizing performance and health outcomes.
- Feed Ingredient Evaluation: Extensive knowledge of feed ingredients, their nutritional profiles, and their interactions in different livestock diets, ensuring optimal utilization and cost-effectiveness.
- Precision Feeding Techniques: Skilled in implementing precision feeding strategies to maximize feed efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and enhance animal productivity across diverse production systems.
- Health Management: Deep understanding of the intricate relationship between nutrition and animal health, adept at formulating diets to support immune function, disease prevention, and overall well-being.
- Gut Health Optimization: Specialized in promoting gut health through strategic diet formulation, including the use of prebiotics, probiotics, and other feed additives to enhance nutrient absorption and reduce digestive disorders.
- Performance Monitoring: Proficient in implementing performance monitoring systems to assess feed efficiency, growth rates, milk production, and reproductive performance, using data-driven insights to optimize nutritional strategies.
- Quality Assurance: Experienced in implementing rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure the safety, consistency, and nutritional integrity of feed ingredients and finished feeds, complying with industry standards and regulations.
- Technology Integration: Familiar with emerging technologies in precision livestock farming, including precision feeding systems, remote monitoring, and data analytics tools. Capable of integrating these innovations to optimize nutritional management practices.
- Sustainability Practices: Committed to sustainable livestock production practices, knowledgeable about environmentally friendly feed ingredients, resource-efficient feeding strategies, and waste management solutions to minimize environmental footprint while maintaining profitability.
- Continuing Education: Dedicated to continuous learning and professional development, actively participating in workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay updated on the latest advancements in animal nutrition, production techniques, and industry trends.
- Interpersonal Proficiency: Seasoned in project management, adept at resolving conflicts and fostering collaboration. Builds and nurtures relationships effectively, ensuring smooth operations and positive outcomes.
Research Projects
| S No | Project Title | Role | Amount | Agency | Status | Completion |
| 1 | Development, Evaluation and Promotion of Milk Replacer for Buffalo Calves | Team Member | 13.302 | PARB | Complete | 31/05/2014 |
| 2 | Evaluation of growth potential and economic viability of buffalo pink veal production | Co-PI | 14.578 | USAID-ASF | Complete | 30/06/2016 |
| 3 | Development, Evaluation and Promotion of Straw based Pelleted TMR for Enhancing Quality Mutton Production | Team Member | 27.791 | PARB | Complete | 31/03/2022 |
| 4 | Assessment of Antibiotics, Steroids and Hormonal Risk Factors in Poultry Meat and Eggs in Punjab | Team Member | 37.325 | PARB | Complete | 30/06/2023 |
| 5 | Exploring potential of indigenous feedstuff as a source of amino acids and other nutrients | Team Member | 19.667 | PARB | Complete | 30/06/2023 |
| TOTAL | 112.663 | |||||