Faculty Profile

Work Experience & Appointments

Assistant Professor
University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Swat
(2023 - Present)
• Teaching, academic research, and departmental responsibilities.

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D / Master / Bachelor
Recognized University / HEC (Graduated) – 1st Division / Merit

Research Papers

NATIONAL RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:
[1] Effect of Fiber Degrading Enzymes Added in Soybean Hulls on the Egg Quality Parameters During Early Peak Production Period in Laying Hens. Muhammad Shuaib, Abdul Hafeez, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Abubakar Sufyan and Hammad Ullah.Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-6, 2022.

[2] Effect of β-Mannanase and Soybean Hulls on the Nutrient Digestibility, DigestaViscosity, Feces Consistency and Intestinal Histomorphology during Early PeakProduction Period in Laying Hens. Muhammad Shuaib, Abdul Hafeez, Sarzamin khan, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Abubakar Sufyan and Muhammad Ayaz.Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-7, 2022.

[3] Effects of Dietary Protein Levels Enriched with Subtilisin Protease on the Performance and Nutrients Utilization of Broiler Chicks. Fahad Shahzad, Muhammad Tahir, Abdul Hafeez, Muhammad Shuaib, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Abdul Jabbar, Abubakar Sufyan, Muhammad Aamir Khan, Muhammad Ayaz, Hameed Ullah and Hammad Ullah. Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-7, 2022.

[5] Enhanced Neomycin Antibiotic Properties through Proteolytic Enzyme in Escherichia coli Induced Infection in Broiler Chicks. Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Muhammad Mushtaq, Muhammad Shuaib, Saqib Nawaz, Mehboob Ali, Faiz ur Rehman, Abubakar Sufyan, Usman Zeb, Muhammad Ayaz and Muhammad Aamir Khan. Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-6, 2023

[6] Comparative Performance of Artificial Insemination in Broiler Breeders Housed on the Floor versus Cages on Commercial Scale. Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan, Sarzamin Khan, Muhammad Shuaib, Sohaib ul Hassan, Abubakar Sufyan, Waqas Alam, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Aamir Khan, Qudrat Ullah, Muhammad Ayaz and Tayyab Khurshid. Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-7, 2023.

[7] Effect of Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) on Growth Performance, Gut Morphometry and Economics of Broilers Production. Ashiq Ullah, Sarzamin Khan, Muhammad Shuaib, Sohaib ul Hassan, Abubakar Sufyan, Kinkpe Lionel, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Majid Ali, Aamir Khan, Qudrat Ullah and Waqar Azeem. Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-8, 2023 .

[8] Effect of Probiotic Bacillus clausii on Production Parameters and Intestinal Histomorphology of Meat-Type Chicken. Muhammad Mushtaq, Ihsan Ullah Khan, Muhammad Shuaib, Naila Chand, Abubakar Sufyan, Muqader Shah, Ziaul Islam, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Aamer Khan, Qudrat Ullah and Usman Zeb. Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-8, 2023

[9] Antibacterial and Immuno-Modulatory Effects of Probiotics and Phytobiotics in Spent Rhode Island Red Layers. Muhammad Mushtaq, Muhammad Shuaib, Aamir Iqbal, Abubakar Sufyan, Muqader Shah, Noor Ul Ain Nawaz, Muhammad Ismail Khan, Hamayun Khan, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Qudrat Ullah and Usman Zeb. Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-12, 2024

[10] Biochemical Assessment of Oxidative Status and Liver Biomarkers in Acetaminophen Associated Hepatic-Toxicity in Broiler Chicks. Muhammad Mushtaq, Muhammad Shuaib, Muhammad Abdullah, Aamir Iqbal, Abubakar Sufyan, Muhammad Ismail Khan, Muqader Shah, Noor Ul Ain Nawaz, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Anwar Mahmood and Muhammad Shahkar Uzair.8 Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-9, 2024

[11] Combined Effect of Soybean Hulls and Enzyme (β-Mannanase) on the Production Performance and Economics in Golden Brown Laying Hens (RIR×Fayoumi) During the Mid-Peak Production Period. Muhammad Shuaib, Abdul Hafeez, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Anwar Mahmood and Muhammad Shahkar Uzair. Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-6, 2024

[12] Impact of Different Levels of Ginger Derived Phyto-Protease (Zingibain) on Broiler Production Performance and Nutrient Digestibility Fed Diet with Reduced Level of Protein and Amino Acids. Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Asad Sultan, Sar Zamin Khan and Sher Bahadur Khan. Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-9, 2024

[13] Effect of Body Weight-Based Feeding on Production Performance of Cattle (Holstein Friesian) During Different Lactation Stages. Adnan Khan, Ijaz Ahmad, Muhammad Shuaib, Sohaib Ul Hassan, Abubakar Sufyan, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Majid Ali, Waqas Alam and Muhammad Shahkar Uzair. Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-6, 2024

[14] Effect of Ivermectin and Permethrin on Sarcoptes scabiei in Indigenous Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Ateeq Ullah, Kamran Khan, Muhammad Shuaib, Ziual Islam, Abubakar Sufyan, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Muhammad Ismail Khan, Obaid Ullah and Muhammad Shahkar Uzair. Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-4, 2024

[15] Biochemical Characterization and Antibiotic Profile against Salmonella Species Isolated from Milk and Milk Products. Samia Ijaz, Rifat Bibi, Nazia, Khalid Khan, Shahkar Uzair, Zaheer Ahmad, Sana Ullah, Saqib Ali Rustam, Ahmad Saeed, Atta9 Ur Rehman. Multi-Disciplinary Publishing Institute Pakistan, Open Access Public Health and Health Administration Review, 3(2), 156- 164.

[16] THE IMPACT OF BIOSECURITY PRACTICES ON CONTROLLING INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES. Shehroz Khan, Ahmer Irshad, Tahira Bibi, Hasnat Ijaz Khan, Faiza Umbreen, Hira Nawaz, Farmanullah, Muniba, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Anum Sabir. The Research of Medical Science Review, Volume 3, Issue 9, 2025

[17] A Guide to Microbiome-Friendly Skincare and Natural Cosmetics. Nazima Yousaf Khan, Asghar Ali Asghar, Zulqarnain Saleem, Waseem Ahmed, Zaheer Ahmad, Sana Ullah, Ahmad Saeed, Shahzada Khurram Adrian Shah, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Maryam Iqbal. Health Sciences Journal, Vol.4, Issue. 1

[18] Impact of Probiotic Supplementation on Growth Performance and Gut Health in Poultry. Zaheer Ahmad, Attiq Ur Rehman, Shahzada Khurram Adrian Shah, Haiwad Gul, Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Zia ur Rehman, Qamar Ullah, Attaur Rahman, Tauqeer Ahsan, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair. INDUS JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH, IJBR Vol. 3 Issue. 9 2025

[19] Effect of Honey Supplementation on Egg Production, Egg Weight, Hatchability and Fertility of Naked Neck Hens. Waleed Khan, Imran Ullah, Majid Ali1, Muhammad Mushtaq, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Hazrat Salman Sidique, Waqas Alam and Muhammad Shahkar Uzair. Pakistan J. Zool., pp 1-7, 2025.

[20] Performance Traits and Milk Composition of Different Cattle Breeds Reared under Subtropical Conditions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. Wajid Ullah, Syed Muhammad Suhail, Muhammad Shuaib, Sohaib Ul Hassan, Abubakar Sufyan, Obaid Ullah, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Maryam Iqbal. Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, J. Agri. Vet. Sci. 04(3) 2025. 367-373

[21] Comparative Study of Natural (Lactic Acid) and Synthetic (Pyodine) Antiseptic Teat Dips for Mastitis Control in Dairy Cattle. Waqas Ahmad, Iftikhar Ahmad, Muhammad Shuaib, Obaid Ullah, Sohaib Ul Hassan, Danyal Khan, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Abdul Jabbar, Muhammad Idrees. Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, J. Agri. Vet. Sci. 05(1) 2026. 91- 96

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:
[1] Optimising growth performance, nutrients digestibility, immunity and gut health in broilers through ginger-derived phyto-protease enzyme (zingibain) supplementation. Ahmad Khan, Asad Sultan, Ziaul Islam, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Ibrahim A. Alhidary, Rifat Ullah Khan, Shabana Naz, Naseer Khan Momand & Ruchi Tiwari. Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2024, VOL. 23, NO. 1, 1695–1703

[2] Effect of ginger-based zingibain enzyme on growth and intestinal health in Japanese quails. Asad Sultan, Tariq Aziz, Ziaul Islam, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Ibrahim Abdullah Alhindary, Rifat Ullah Khan and Ruchi Tiwari. Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 571–581, 2024

[3] Efficacy of Zingibain phyto-protease on growth performance, litter quality and gut microbiota in broilers fed high animal protein concentrates. Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Asad Sultan, Ziaul Islam, Muqadar Shah, Muhammad Waleed Tahir, Shabana Naz, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Sheikh Adil, Naseer Khan Momand, Rifat Ullah Khan. Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2025, 24(1):336-346

[4] Influence of Different Levels of Ginger‐Derived Liquid Protease on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, Immune Organs and Gut pH in Broiler Chickens. Syed Nasar Ali, Asad Sultan, Ziaul Islam, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Mikhlid H. Almutairi, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei,Rifat Ullah Khan, Shabana Naz, Demilade Israel Ibiwoye. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 2025; 1–8

[5] Isolation, characterization, and development of phyto-protease from ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome. Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Asad Sultan, Shabana Naz, Rifat Ullah Khan, Vincenzo Tufarelli, Ibrahim A. Alhidary. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization

Courses Taught

• Introduction to Poultry Production
• Poultry Production and Management
• Commercial Poultry Production
• Livestock Extension Education

Skills

Technical Skills at Farm level
1. Brooding management
2. Birds handling and caring
3. Designing and running of metabolic trials
4. Collection and processing of samples for different assays from experimental birds
5. Collection of samples for digestibility assays from different segment of digestive tract
6. Measuring of ileal digestible.
7. Measuring of metabolizable energy
8. Protein and amino acids digestibility
9. Minerals digestibility
10. Use of indigestible markers and analyses

Lab Equipment Used
1. Nitrogen analyzer
a. Digestion Unit
b. Distillation Unit
c. Titration Unit
2. Digital furnace
3. Digital oven
4. Laminar Air Flow (Biosafety Cabinet)
5. Colony Counter
6. Micropipette (Single and Multi-channel)
7. Microscope
8. Incubator
9. Autoclave
10. Freeze dryer
11. Ultra-low Temperature Freezers
12. Grinding machine (Experimental Level)
13. Rotary evaporator
14. pH meter (Portable and Bench Top)
15. Vacuum Filtering System with Trap in line
16. Spectrophotometer5
17. Centrifuges (large and small)
18. Digital Water bath
19. Automatic dispenser
20. Total Dissolved Solvents (TDS) machine
21. Balances (digital large and small)
22. Analytical Balance
23. Bunsen Burner
24. Vertex machine
25. Magnetic stirrer
26. Electronic Overhead stirrer
27. Distal water machine
28. Hot plate
29. Oven (forced and still air)
30. Egg quality testing machine
• Shell strength
• yolk coloring index
• Haugh unit
• yolk albumen ratio
31. Feed mixer experimental level
32. Histopathology Machine
• Tissue Processor
• Tissue Embedding System
• Microtome
• Tissue Water Bath
• Hot Plate
• Slide Stainer

Conferences/Seminars

Conferences Attended
• Attended workshop on “2nd International Dairy Science Park” 16, 17, 18
November, 2015 organized by University of Agriculture Peshawar.

Training Attended
• Successfully completed one day training on “Roadmap to antibiotics-free
poultry production in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” organized under the project
Technology Development, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
(TDC-UAP) held on 9 February 2023

UVAS SWAT

Dr. Muhammad Shahkar Uzair