Muhammad Usman Mehmood
DVM, Ph.D. (China)
Biography
Dr. Muhammad Usman Mehmood’s research interests center on Animal Reproduction, Breeding, and Genetics, with a particular emphasis on reproductive biotechnology. Dr. Mehmood earned his PhD from Guangxi University, China, in 2024, where his research examined the timing of GnRH administration during progesterone-based ovulation synchronization to enhance reproduction. His primary focus includes optimizing ovulation synchronization protocols, improving follicular dynamics, and enhancing fertility through in-vitro embryo production, Timed AI, and embryo transfer. He has a strong interest in in vitro embryo production technologies, including oocyte maturation, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture, and embryo transfer in buffaloes. His expertise extends to semen cryopreservation and analysis, reproductive ultrasonography in farm and equine species, and molecular approaches such as RNA extraction and real-time PCR for studying reproductive physiology. He is also keenly interested in bridging laboratory advancements with field applications through extension services, training, and farmer education. He serves as an academic editor and reviewer for several international journals. He has supervised several postgraduate students. Overall, his work aims to advance assisted reproductive technologies, improve reproductive efficiency in livestock, and contribute to sustainable dairy and livestock production systems.
Area of Interest
- Reproductive biotechnology, In vitro embryo production (IVM, IVF, embryo transfer), synchronization and hormonal regulation, Semen cryopreservation and reproductive ultrasonography, Equine reproduction and ultrasonography.
Publications
Research Publications
Conference Papers
Book Chapter
Research Publications
- Mehmood MU. Reproductive hormones and breeding cycle. A handbook of Artificial Insemination in Large and Small ruminants. 2022.
- Waseem M, Khan MI, Mehmood MU, Riaz A, Akhtar M. 145 Comparison of various buffalo sera collected during different phases of the estrous cycle for in vitro maturation and culturing of Nili-Ravi buffalo oocytes. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 2021 Dec 7;34(2):310-1.
- Effect of EDTA as a chelating agent in extender on post-thaw quality of buffalo bull spermatozoa. International Buffalo Congress 2019; Poster
- Haider S, Mehmood MU, Shehzad Q, Tahir Z, Sattar A. Effect of insemination timing following 5 or 7 days CIDR Co-synch in Nilli Ravi buffalo heifers. In Reproduction in domestic animals 2017 Aug 1 (vol. 52, pp. 94-94). 111 river st, Hoboken 07030-5774, nj USA: Wiley.
- Awan FS, Mehmood MU, Sattar A, Ahmad N. Comparative efficacy of hCG or GnRH analog (lecithin acetate) on follicular dynamics, degree of endometrial edema, sexual behavior, ovulation, and pregnancy rate in crossbred broodmares. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2016 Jun 1; 41:71-2.
- Sattar A, Farhan F, Andrabi SM. Cysteine and glutathione improve the post-thaw quality of Sahiwal bull spermatozoa. In Abstracts/Animal Reproduction Science 2016 (Vol. 169, pp. 99-135).
- Aleem M, Mehmood MU. Management of Reproductive Disorders in Buffaloes and Cows. Vet. Anim. Sci. (2015), Vol. 5 (Suppl. 1).
- Rehman A, Sattar A, Riaz A, Ahmad M, Ijaz M, Shahzad M, Ahmed M and Mehmood, MU. A strategy to improve cryosurvival and fertility of buffalo bull spermatozoa. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. (2015), Vol. 5 (Suppl. 1).
- Mehmood MU, Awan FS. Breeding strategies for improving fertility in mares Horse & Horseman. 2014.
Conference Papers
Book Chapter
- Ahmad M, Rehman SU, Bashir MZ, Akram M, Qayyum A, Naveed‐ul‐Haque M, Mohsin I, Oneeb M, Mustafa G, Mehmood UM, Chishti GA. Effect of Forage‐Free Diet on the Growth Performance, Feed Efficiency, Blood Metabolites, and Mammary Gland Parenchyma of Prepubertal Holstein Heifers. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 2025 Feb 23.
- Mehmood MU, Chishti GA, Waseem M, NASEER Z, SAADULLAH M, LU K, LU Y. Preovulatory follicular dynamics and ovulatory events following the use of GnRH 84 h after medroxyprogesterone acetate sponge removal in postpartum buffaloes. Journal of Reproduction and Development. 2024;70(6):349-55.
- Mehmood MU, Riaz A, Shahzad M, Naseer Z, Lu K, Lu Y. Improved the in vitro blastocyst development in oocytes recovered from cyclic buffaloes. Reproduction in Domestic Animals. 2024 Jan;59(1):e14522.
- 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 Dec;53(6):558.
- Zhao H, Li T, Yang H, Mehmood MU, Lu Y, Liang X, Yang X, Xu H, Lu K, Lu S. The effects of growth factors on proliferation of spermatogonial stem cells from Guangxi Bama mini‐pig. Reproduction in Domestic Animals. 2019 Dec;54(12):1574-82.
- Hussain N, Andrabi SM, Mehmood MU. Effect of EDTA as chelating agent in extender on the post thaw quality of buffalo bull spermatozoa. CryoLetters. 2019 May 1;40(3):159-63.
- Mehmood MU, Qamar A, Sattar A, Ahmad L, Ahmad N. Incorporation of estradiol benzoate to CIDR protocol improves the reproductive responses in crossbred dairy heifers. Tropical animal health and production. 2017 Feb;49:347-51.
- Shahzad Q, Mehmood MU, Khan H, ul Husna A, Qadeer S, Azam A, Naseer Z, Ahmad E, Safdar M, Ahmad M. Royal jelly supplementation in semen extender enhances post-thaw quality and fertility of Nili-Ravi buffalo bull sperm. Animal reproduction science. 2016 Apr 1;167:83-8.
- Waqas M, Mehmood MU, Shahzad Q, Kausar R, Sattar A, Naseer Z. Comparative efficacy of G6G and Ovsynch protocols on synchronization and pregnancy rate in Nili–Ravi buffalo. Animal reproduction science. 2016 Mar 1;166:9-14.
- Khan H, Rind MM, Ahmad S, Usman M, Raza S, Khan MS, Ali I. Gross Morphometric Features of the Epididymis in Adult Male Pakistani Goats (Capra hircus). Pakistan Journal of Zoology 2008;149:495-506.
- Mehmood MU, Ahmad Qamar AQ, Sanan Raza SR, Hamayun Khan HK, Qaisar Shahzad QS, Abdul Sattar AS. Dystocia due to Perosomus elumbis (Acaudatus) in a buffalo. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences
- Mehmood MU, Abbas W, Jabbar A, Khan J, Riaz A, Sattar A. An iniodymus dicephalic buffalo neonate. . Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences
- Khan H, Rind MM, Mehmood MU, Shahzad Q, Gohar A, Alam M, Ali Q, Kumbar HK. Biometric Assessment of the Testis in Pakistani Adult Male Goats (Capra hircus). Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 2014 Jun 1;46(3).
- Mehmood MU, Mehmood S, Riaz A, Ahmad N, Sattar A. Super ovulatory response in summer anestrus buffaloes and cattle treated with estrus synchronization protocol. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences
Achievements/Honors/Awards
- Fully funded Ph.D. Scholarship from the China Scholarship Council under the Chinese Government in the College of Animal Science, Guangxi University. Cover tuition fees, living allowance, and health insurance from 2017 - 2024.
- First position in Punjab Public Service Commission Examination on Buffalo Research Institute seats
- Won Merit Scholarship IOM no. GSD/3780 on a competitive basis by the State Bank of Pakistan.
- Nominated to attend Cochran Fellowship Program, USDA (US Department of Agriculture)
- Nominated to attend premier ADSA-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting on the “Effect of Estradiol Benzoate on Estrus Intensity, Estrus Response and Fertility in CIDR Treated Crossbred Heifers
- Nominated to attend European Society of Domestic Animal Reproduction on the “Effect of Estradiol Benzoate on Estrous Response, Intensity and fertility in CIDR treated crossbred heifers.
- First position in Intra University Badminton Tournament
Conferences/Meetings/Symposia/Workshops/Trainings (Attended)
- Participated, Five Days Dairy Products Preparation, Value Addition and Marketing Training Work Shop, Dept. of Livestock Management, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University Peshawar, 2010.
- Participated, National Biotechnology Exhibition and Seminar, UVAS, Lahore, 2010.
- Participated, training course Bird Watching, UVAS, Lahore, 2009.
- Participated, training course radioimmunoassay for steroid hormones, NIAB, Faisalabad, Pakistan, 2024.
- Participated, Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, Veterinary Academy, UVAS, Lahore, 2024.
- Participated, Genetics of Addiction: Education and Research Experiences for Faculty and Student Teams Underrepresented in Science (Virtual), 2021-2022.
- Participated, IVF workshop in Guangzhou, China, 2017.
- Participated, In-Service Competency Enhancement Training for Teachers” (I-SCETT) (Course Management and Filing), UVAS, Lahore, 2016.
- Participated, International symposium on dairy animal reproduction in UVAS, Lahore, 2015.
- Participated, Training reproductive ultrasonography in small and large ruminants, UVAS, Lahore, 2015.
- Participated, Protocols and techniques of inseminating sexed semen in cattle, UVAS, Lahore, 2015.
- Participated, Biostat Data Analysis and Proposal Development, UVAS, Lahore, 2014.
- Participated, a training workshop of presiding officers organized by the Election Commission of Pakistan, 2013.
- Participated, United States-Pakistan Initiative in Higher Education for Civic Engagement (A Project Funded by US Embassy in Islamabad), 2013.
- Participated, International Training workshop on Civic Engagement, UVAS, Lahore, 2013.
- Participated, Course Design, Assessment, and Microteaching, UVAS, Lahore, 2012.
- Participated, National work shop Strategies for Improvement in Livestock Reproduction, UVAS, Lahore, 2011.
- Participated, New approaches to estrus synchronization in dairy animals, UVAS, Lahore, 2011.
Training Services, and Professional certificates
- Conducted, PhD research on optimizing the timing of GnRH administration after CIDR removal to enhance reproductive performance in recipient embryo transfer buffaloes at Royal Dairy Farms, Nanning, China, 2023.
- In charge, Buffalo IVF laboratory in Central Laboratory Complex, UVAS, Ravi Campus, Pattoki, 2021-22.
- Conducted, PhD research on Buffalo IVF in Central Laboratory Complex, UVAS, Ravi Campus, Pattoki, 2021-22.
- Worked, Buffalo IVF Guangxi Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding, Disease Control and Prevention, Guangxi University, Nanning, China, 2018-19.
- Computer Proficiency License, Virtual University, Multan Campus, 2010.
- Intensive Training Programme on Spoken English, British University College Multan, 2010.
- Awarded Certificate of appreciation for working efficiently as a Volunteer in outdoor Clinic from 1st November to 16 November 2010 during Eid days.
Workshops/Trainings/Seminars (Resource Person)
Participated as a Resource Person in a training course on radioimmunoassay for steroid hormones in Livestock at NIAB, Faisalabad, Pakistan, 2025.
Participated as a Resource Person in the International Symposium on Dairy Animal Reproduction (ISDAR) held on March 30 – 31, 2015, at UVAS, Lahore.
Participated as a Resource Person on training reproductive ultrasonography in small and large ruminants, UVAS, Lahore, 2015 and 2025.
Post-graduate produced
- Muhammad Waqas, MPhil Theriogenology. Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, graduated in 2015. Thesis title, Comparison of the effect of Ovsynch and G6G synchronization protocols on ovulation and pregnancy rate in Nili-Ravi buffaloes. (Current position, Manager, Royal Cell Biotechnology, Lahore, Punjab).
- Fayyzan Sultan Awan, MPhil Theriogenology. Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, graduated in 2015. Thesis title: Enhancing fertility through ovulation induction in mares (Current position, Veterinary Officer, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Azad Kashmir).
- Nadir Hussain, MPhil Theriogenology. Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, graduated in 2016. Thesis title: Effect of EDTA as Chelating Agent on Buffalo Bull Spermatozoa Post-Thaw Quality. (Current position, Veterinary Officer, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Punjab).
- Sajjad Haider, MPhil Theriogenology. Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, graduated in 2016. Thesis title: Effect of insemination timing following 5 vs 7-day CIDR + Co-synch in Nili Ravi heifers. (Current position, Veterinary Officer, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Punjab).
Clinical Services Provided
- Consultant, Extension Services 24/7 (Farm visits) Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore.
Developments in Department / Discipline
- International Foundation for Science. Effect of fat supplementation on productive and reproductive performance in postpartum buffaloes. Denied as Team Scientist, 2013.