Dr. Khalid Javed is a Professor (TTS) of Animal Breeding and Genetics in the Department of Livestock Production at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore. He graduated in Animal Husbandry from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in 1982. He earned his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Animal Breeding & Genetics from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. He joined Government of Punjab, Livestock and Dairy Development as Veterinary Officer in 1983 and remained engaged in research in different capacities (Assistant Research Officer, Research Officer and Deputy Director at different livestock research stations) in Punjab. Dr. Khalid conducted research, trainings and teaching in the fields of Animal Breeding, Population/Quantitative Genetics, and Statistical Genetics. He analyzed the production data of various livestock species (e.g., cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, chicken) to characterize the phenotypic and genetic structure related to different traits of economic importance and subsequent selection. Moreover, he is engaged in inter-disciplinary collaborative research with colleagues from various academic and research institutes to study the genetic, breeding, management and environmental factors affecting productivity of livestock species. He joined University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences during 2003 as Assistant Professor. He was selected and appointed as Associate Professor and Professor in 2006 and 2011, respectively. His research focus is on selection and breeding of large and small ruminants. He has a vast experience in teaching, training, advising and examination of the undergraduates and postgraduates in the disciplines of animal sciences and livestock production. He also supervises and evaluates postgraduate research to ensure successful and timely completion of the projects focusing on genetic improvement, enhancing breeding efficiency and production enhancement of farm animals. He also participates and conducts trainings, workshops, conferences and seminars, and writes scientific publications to disseminate knowledge and techniques to the researchers and livestock producers about various areas of animal husbandry for improving behaviour, health, growth, fertility and production of livestock. He is an HEC approved supervisor for PhD scholars. He is also working as Senior Editor of an internationally recognized (ISI Thomson Impact Factor 0.448; JCR 2014) Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences (The JAPS)

Population genetics Quantitative genetics Animal breeding Statistical genetics