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Development of feeding strategies
to optimize livestock productivity
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Develop prediction models for near
infra-red spectroscopy for fast and cost effective feed testing
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Production of multifunctional feed
additives for better livestock production and immunity
enhancement
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Isolation, identification and
exploitation of functional microorganisms for developing feed
additives, design dietary interventions and to reduce reliance
on antimicrobials against gut challenges, promoting a
sustainable and eco-friendly poultry and livestock farming
Ongoing Research
Activities
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Optimize animal productivity using
indigenous feed resources using simulation models and rapid
quality testing
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An extensive
initiative encompasses collection and screening of samples from
rural and commercial poultry for collection of functional
microorganisms
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Establishing a culture bank
containing a diverse microbial collection with focus on
Lactobacilli and Saccharomyces spp. as a valuable resource for
on-going and future research
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Isolation and application of
lactic acid bacteria as a prophylactic measure against poultry
enteric pathogens to combat anti-microbial resistance
Research
Achievements
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Adopted simulation of anaerobic
fermentation to assess enteric methane emission from livestock
and assess digestibility using in vitro gas production method
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Develop rapid screening method for
collection of Lactobacilli spp. validated through MALDI TOF MS
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Identified and implemented
probiotic-formulations that significantly reduced the enteric
pathogen s load in poultry model
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Developed feed supplementation
strategies like urea molasses nutrient blocks. A high nutrient
density feed supplement (NIAB Nutrilick) with the addition of
selenium enriched yeast and lactic acid bacteria has been
developed targeting high animal productivity with boosting the
immune system in present climatic conditions
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Developed facility for isolation
and propagation of desired bacteria under microaerophilic and
anaerobic environment
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Developed facility for rapid real
time feed/fodder testing using near infra-red reflectance
spectroscopy
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Developed technology for rational
utilization of saline and saline sodic soils for successful
livestock production
Future
Directions
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Adopt photonic tools for
improvement of livestock productivity
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Artificial intelligence and
machine learning for efficient livestock and poultry production
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Evaluating nutritional strategies
to improve livestock productivity with a positive climate impact
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Provision of analytical services
for nutrient profiling and feed supplement to farmers community
for uplifting the socioeconomic status
Funded Projects
PARB-20-380 titled Cost-effective
production of probiotics and their evaluation as feed additive to
control enteric infections in poultry 2022-2025 (PKR 26.850
Million)
Collaborations
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International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA)
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National Agricultural Research
Council (NARC), Islamabad
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University of Veterinary and
Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore
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Cholistan university of Veterinary
and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur
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Livestock & Dairy Development
Department, Government of Punjab
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Veterinary Research Institute,
Lahore, Government of Punjab
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following link for detailed Brochure;
NIAB Feed Block
NIAB Nutrilick
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