Lecturer | University of Sargodha | Pakistan
Mr. Muhammad Shahbaz Zafar is a highly dedicated academician and researcher specializing in Animal Nutrition, whose extensive experience reflects his strong commitment to advancing the scientific understanding of animal feeding and health. His educational foundation includes a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition, all pursued at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, where his research has focused on nutritional optimization, protease supplementation, and amino acid balance in poultry diets. Throughout his professional career as a Lecturer and Research Associate, Mr. Muhammad Shahbaz Zafar has made remarkable contributions to Animal Nutrition, engaging in diverse roles at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences and the University of Sargodha. His scholarly output includes impactful publications in international journals addressing feed efficiency, gut health, and carcass quality in livestock. Deeply immersed in Animal Nutrition, he has participated in multiple national and international conferences, training programs, and seminars related to poultry and ruminant nutrition, emphasizing antibiotic-free systems and sustainable feed practices. His academic excellence and leadership in Animal Nutrition have earned him prestigious recognitions such as the National Endowment Scholarship for Talent and the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme. Mr. Muhammad Shahbaz Zafar’s Animal Nutrition research integrates innovative approaches for improved digestibility, animal welfare, and production efficiency, supported by hands-on expertise in amino acid analysis and feed formulation software. His outstanding research skills, teamwork, and adaptability make him a respected scholar in Animal Nutrition, continuously contributing to education, research, and industry collaboration. In conclusion, Mr. Muhammad Shahbaz Zafar exemplifies a new generation of scientists advancing Animal Nutrition through evidence-based research, innovation, and practical application across academic and industrial domains.
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Featured Publications
1. Yu, H., Khanum, S., Ali, M. M., Rahman, A., Hayat, Z., Waqas, M., Riaz, R., Sajid, M., Khan, M., & Zafar, M. S. (2025). Effects of fermented vegetable extract supplementation via drinking water on growth performance, immune function, and antioxidant status in broiler chickens. Poultry Science.
2. Zafar, M. S., Qaisrani, S. N., Saima, Hayat, Z., & Nauman, K. (2025). Impacts of protease sources on growth and carcass response, gut health, nutrient digestibility, and cecal microbiota profiles in broilers fed poultry-by-product-meal-based diets. Metabolites.
3. Muneeb, M., Khan, E. U., Ali, M., Suleman, M., Shaheen, M. S., Zafar, M. S., & 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.