Faculty
Dr. Muhammad Saif-ur-Rehman
Assistant Professor

Ph.D. Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Post Doc. (Genomic Selection and Bioinformatics), IOWA State University, Ames, USA
Phone : 041-9200161  
Cell : +923336509241  
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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 : 16 Year(s)
Research Interest :
  • Application of high-throughput genomics for whole genome selection of farm animals
  • Total Publications : 54
    Publications (Latest Ten)
    1. S. Sadef, M.S. Khan, M.S. Rehman, M.N.M. Ibrahim and A.M. Okeyo. 2015. Flock Composition and Pattern of Entry and Exit of Village Chickens in Punjab (Pakistan). Tropical Agricultural Research. Vol. 26 (3): 448-455.

    2. J. E. Decker, S. D. McKay, M. M. Rolf, J. Kim, A. M. Alcala', T. S. Sonstegard, O. Hanotte, A. Gotherstrom, C. M. Seabury, L. Praharani, M. E. Babar, L. C. A. Regitano, M. A. Yildiz, M. P. Heaton, W. Liu, C. Lei, J. M. Reecy, M. S. Rehman, R. D. Schnabe, J. F. Taylor. Worldwide Patterns of Ancestry, Divergence, and Admixture in Domesticated Cattle. PLOS Genet. 10(3): e1004254. (http://journals.plos.org/plosgenetics/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgen.1004254). (A Peer Reviewed Journal with IF 8.69)

    3. S. Sadef, M. S. Khan and M. S. Rehman. 2015. Indigenous chicken production in Punjab: a detailed survey through participatory rural appraisals. J Anim. Plant Sci. 25(5): 1273-1282.

    4. H. Nawaz, U. Ashfaq, M. Ali and M. S. Rehman. 2015. In Situ Rumen degradation kinetics of four sorghum varieties in Nili Ravi buffaloes. J Anim. Plant Sci. 26(2):(Accepted for publication)

    5. H. Nawaz, N. Shahzad, M. S. Rehman and M. Ali. 2015. Effect of feeding xylanase and cellulase treated oat silage on nutrient digestibility, growth performance and blood metabolites of Nili Ravi buffalo calves. J Anim. Plant Sci. (revised version has been submitted)

    6. Z. Rehman, M. S. Khan, M. S. Rehman and F. Hassan. 2013. Genetic control and association among economic traits in Sahiwal cattle: a review. J. Anim. Plant Sci. 23(3):678-691. www.thejaps.org.pk/docs/v-23-2/01.pdf?.

    7. M. S. Khan, Z. 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 Vet. J. 32(1):122-124. www.pvj.com.pk/pdf-files/25_4/175-178.pdf

    8. M. S. Khan, M. S. Rehman and F. Hassan. 2012. Breeding buffaloes in genomics era - issues of recording and evaluation. J. Anim. Plant Sci. 22(3): 174-180. www.thejaps.org.pk/docs/Supplementary/03/010.pdf?

    9. A. Parveen, M. S. Khan, M. S. Rehman and A. Hussain. 2009. Semen production and productive life of Nili-Ravi bulls: relationship with genetic worth. Pakistan J. Zool. 9: 593-597.

    10. M. S. Khan, F. Hassan, M. S. Rehman, S. Ahmad and Z. Rehman. 2009. Days open and seasonality of calving in buffaloes and cattle in Pakistan. Pakistan J. Zool. 9:195-199.

    Awards & Honors
    1. Silver medal in M. Sc. (Hons.) ABG (University of Agriculture, Faisalabad) for the year 2002.

    2. Bronze medal in B. Sc. (Hons.) Animal Husbandry (University of Agriculture, Faisalabad) for the year 2000.

    3. Recipient of "University Merit Scholarship" throughout University education.

    4. Recipient of Star Award 2009 (Category: Agriculture) from South Asia Publications, Karachi, Pakistan.