Dr Muhammad Waqas
Assistant Professor (Ph.D.)
Research Area: Infectious diseases, metabolic, and bone disorders in animals, Tibial dyschondroplasia and signaling pathways in chickens, Therapeutic Exploration of medicinal plants and synthetic drugsAbout Me
Dr. Muhammad Waqas serves as an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine within the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan. He completed his Bachelor's degree (DVM) at Gomal University in 2009. Later, he earned an M.Phil. degree in Clinical Medicine with a distinction (Silver Medal) from the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan, in 2011. Subsequently, in June 2020, he obtained his Ph.D. degree in Clinical Veterinary Medicine from Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, P.R. China, focusing on the utilization of Traditional Chinese Medicines for treating Tibial dyschondroplasia in broiler chickens. Dr. Waqas is a highly accomplished academic and researcher, boasting extensive clinical expertise. His prolific contributions include numerous research and review articles published in premier national and international peer-reviewed scientific journals, garnering widespread citation in the academic community. To date, he has authored 42 publications, accumulating an impressive Impact Factor of 162.8. His research pursuits encompass infectious diseases in both small and large animals, metabolic and bone disorders, Tibial dyschondroplasia and signaling pathways in chickens. Beyond his research commitments, Dr. Waqas is actively engaged in teaching and mentoring students.
| Degree | Major | University | Start Date | End Date |
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| Ph.D. | Clinical Veterinary Medicine | Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, P.R. China | September 2017 | June 2020 |
| M.Phil. | Clinical Medicine (Silver Medalist) | University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan | October 2009 | August 2011 |
| DVM | Veterinary and Animal Sciences | Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | January 2004 | January 2009 |
| Designation | Organization | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Veterinary Medicine) | University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan | April 2023 - November 2024 |
| Lecturer (Veterinary Medicine) | University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan | March 2012 - April 2023 |
| Lecturer | University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan | September 2011 - March 2012 |
| Title | Description | Sponsoring Agency | Amount | Year |
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| Designation | Department | Organization | From Date | To Date |
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| Assistant Professor (Veterinary Medicine) | Veterinary Clinical Sciences | University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan | April, 2023 | |
| Registered Veterinary Medical Practitioner (RVMP No: 4497) | Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council | Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council | February, 2021 | February, 2044 |
| Registered Veterinary Medical Faculty (RVMF No: 0036) | Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council | Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council | February, 2021 | February, 2026 |
| Lecturer (Veterinary Medicine) | Veterinary Clinical Sciences | University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan | March, 2012 | April, 2023 |
| Description | Year | Journal Name | Impact Factor |
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Qamar, H, Li Y, He R, Waqas M, Song M, Deng D, Cui Y, Yang P, Liu Z, Qammar B, Asnan M, Xie X, Yu M, Ma X
Integrated Metabolomics and Metagenomics Unveiled Biomarkers of Antioxidant Potential in Fermented Brewer’s Grains
Antioxidants
Volume 13, No. 7: 872. (IF: 6.0) (W)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13070872 |
2024 | ||
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Ahmed Z, Ali A, Waqas M, Ahmed I, Anwar MN, Malik MI, Jabbar A, Hussain A and Nawaz M
Molecular identification and characterization of piroplasms infecting cattle in Azad Kashmir
Pakan Veterinary Journal
(IF: 3.8) (X)
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.29261/pakvetj/2024.112 |
2024 | ||
| Sajid SM, Yousaf A, Irshad H, Ahsan A, Nawaz M, Waqas M, Zubair M, Ahmed Z, Ahmed I and Shahzad MA Hemorrhagic Septicemia: Etiology, Pathogenesis and Vaccine Strategies International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 32:341‒354 (Y) | 2024 | ||
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Iqbal M, Waqas M, Mo Q, Kiani FA, Shahzad M, Mehmood K, Kulyar FMEA, Qamar H, Zeng Z, Nawaz S and Li J
Resveratrol alleviates thiram-induced tibial dyschondroplasia by regulating BMP-2, RUNX-2 and HIF-1α expressions in broiler chickens
Toxin Reviews 1-15.
(IF: 3.3) (Y)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1080/15569543.2024.2392091 |
2024 | ||
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Khalid Mehmood, H. Kareem, A.A. Razzaq, F. Ali, M. Abdullah, M. K. Iqbal, M. U. Saleem, S. Nawaz, M. Nazar, N. A. Malik and Muhammad Waqas
Astragaloside-IV inhibits Tibial Dyschondroplasia via PI3K/AKT /HIF-1α signaling in chickens
Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 33 (4) 23 (Impact Factor: 0.7) (Category: Y)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36899/JAPS.2023.4.0474 |
2023 | ||
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Mudassar Iqbal, Muhammad Waqas, Quan Mo, Muhammad Shahzad, Zhibo Zeng, Hammad Qamar, Khalid Mehmood, Muhammad Fakhar-e-Alam Kulyar, Shah Nawaz, Jiakui Li
Baicalin inhibits apoptosis and enhances chondrocyte proliferation in thiram-induced tibial dyschondroplasia in chickens by regulating Bcl-2/Caspase-9 and Sox-9/Collagen-II expressions
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. Vol 268, December 2023,115689, (Impact Factor: 6.8) (Category: W)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115689 |
2023 | ||
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Nawaz M, Zhou J, Khalid I, Shamim A, Hussain A, Ahmed Z, Waqas M, Ahmed I and Malik MI.
Antiparasitic activity of plants extract against gastrointestinal nematodes and Rhipicephalus microplus.
International Journal of Veterinary Science 11(4): 474-478.
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47278/journal.ijvs/2022.147 |
2022 | ||
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Kulyar MFA, Mo Q, Yao W, Ding Y, Yan Z, Du H, Pan H, Li K, Gao J, Shahzad M, Mansoor MK, Iqbal M, Waqas M, Akhtar M, Bhutta ZA, Li J.
Chlorogenic acid suppresses miR-460a in the regulation of Bcl-2, causing interleukin-1? reduction in thiram exposed chondrocytes via caspase-3/ caspase-7 pathway.
Phytomedicine 104:154296. (Impact Factor: 6.656)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154296 |
2022 | ||
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Kulyar MFA, Yao Wangyuan, Mo Quan, Ding Yanmei, Zhang Yan, Gao Jindong, Li Kewei, Pan Huachun, Shah Nawaz, Shahzad M, Mehmood K, Iqbal M, Akhtar M1, Bhutta ZA, Waqas M, Li J, Qi Desheng.
Regulatory role of apoptotic and inflammasome related proteins and their possible functional aspect in thiram associated Tibial Dyschondroplasia of Poultry.
Animals, 12 (16), 2028; (Impact Factor: 3.231)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12162028 |
2022 | ||
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Kulyar MFA, Yao W, Ding Y, Li K, Zhang L, Li A, Waqas M, Huachun P, Quan M, Zeng Z, Mehmood K Sizhu S, Li J.
Bioactive potential of yak’s milk and its products; pathophysiological and molecular role as an immune booster in antibiotic resistance.
Food Bioscience 39 (2021) 100838 (Impact Factor: 5.318)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2020.100838 |
2021 | ||
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Kulyar MFA, Yao W, Ding Y, Du H, Li K, Zhang L, Li A, Huachun P, Waqas M, Mehmood K, Li J.
Cluster of differentiation 147 (CD147) expression is linked with thiram induced chondrocyte’s apoptosis via Bcl-2/Bax/Caspase-3 signaling in tibial growth plate under chlorogenic acid repercu
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 213 (2021) 112059 (Impact Factor: 7.129)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112059 |
2021 | ||
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Zhang J, Luo B, Liu J, Waqas M, Kulyar MFEA, Guo K, Li J.
Chlorogenic acid inhibits apoptosis in thiram-induced tibial dyschondroplasia via intrinsic pathway.
Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. Int. (48):68288-68299 (Impact Factor: 5.190)
DOI : 10.1007/s11356-021-15286-3 |
2021 | ||
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Wang Y, Yang Y, Zhang Y, Kulyar MFA, Waqas M, Han Z, Jiang X.
Milk replacer supplementation in early life optimizes the development of intestinal microbes in goats.
Microbial Pathogenesis. 161(Pt A):105210. (Impact Factor: 3.848)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2021.105210 |
2021 | ||
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Ding Y, Yao W, Kulyar MFA, Mo Q, Pan H, Zhang Y, Ma B, He Y, Zhang M, Hong J, Waqas M, Li J (2021).
Taurine is an effective therapy against thiram induced tibial dyschondroplasia via HIF-1?/VEGFA and ?-catenin/ GSK-3? pathways in broilers.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 228 (2021) 112981, (Impact Factor: 7.129)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112981 |
2021 | ||
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Waqas M, Qamar H, Zhang J, Yao W, Li A, Wang Y, Iqbal M, Mehmood K, Jiang X, Li J.
Puerarin enhance vascular proliferation and halt apoptosis in thiram-induced avian tibial dyschondroplasia by regulating HIF-1?, TIMP-3 and BCL-2 expressions.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 190:110126. (Impact Factor: 7.129)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.110126 |
2020 | ||
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Jiang X, Li A, Wang Y, Iqbal M, Waqas M, Yang H, Li Z, Mehmood K, Qamar H, Li J.
Ameliorative effect of naringin against thiram-induced tibial dyschondroplasia in broiler chicken.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 27(10):11337-11348 (Impact Factor: 5.190)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-07732-5 |
2020 | ||
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Kulyar MFA, Li R, Mehmood K, Waqas M, Li K, Li J.
Potential influence of Nagella sativa (Black Cumin) in reinforcing immune system: a hope to decelerate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phytomedicine. 85 (20210 153277 (Impact Factor: 6.656)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153277 |
2020 | ||
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Jahejo AR, Jia FJ, Raza SHA, Shah MA, Yin JJ, Ahsan A, Waqas M, Niu S, Ning GB, Zhang D, Khan A, Tian WX.
Screening of Toll-like receptor signaling pathway-related genes and the response of recombinant glutathione S-transferase A3 protein to thiram induced apoptosis in chicken erythrocytes.
Developmental and Comparative Immunology. 114 (2021) 103831 (Impact Factor: 3.605)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dci.2020.103831 |
2020 | ||
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Yao W, Zhang H, Kulyar MFA, Ding Y, Waqas M, Mehmood K, Iqbal M, Du H, Jiang X, Li J.
Effect of Total Flavonoids of Rhizoma Drynariae in Thiram Induced cytotoxicity of Chondrocyte via BMP-2/Runx2 and IHH/PTHrP expressions.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 206:111194 (Impact Factor: 7.129)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111194 |
2020 | ||
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Mehmood K, Zhang H, Jiang X, Yao W, Tong X, Iqbal MK, Rehman MU, Iqbal M, Waqas M, Qamar H, Zhang J, Li J.
Ligustrazine recovers thiram-induced tibial dyschondroplasia in chickens: Involvement of new molecules modulating integrin beta 3.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 168:205-211. (Impact Factor: 7.129)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.10.080 |
2019 | ||
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Li A, Jiang X, Wang Y, Zhang L, Zhang H, Mehmood K, Li Z, Waqas M, Li J.
The impact of Bacillus subtilis 18 isolated from Tibetan yaks on growth performance and gut microbial community in mice.
Microbial Pathogenesis. 128:153-161. (Impact Factor: 3.848)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2018.12.031 |
2019 | ||
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Li A, Wang Y, Suolang S, Mehmood K, Jiang X, Zhang L, Li Z, Waqas M, Iqbal M, Basang W and Li J.
Isolation and identification of potential bacillus probiotics from free ranging yaks of Tibetan Plateau, China.
Pakistan Veterinary Journal 39(3):377-382. (Impact Factor: 1.803)
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.29261/pakvetj/2019.032 |
2019 | ||
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Zhang H, Mehmood K, Jiang X, Li Z, Yao W, Zhang J, Tong X, Wang Y, Li A, Waqas M, Iqbal M, Li J.
Identification of differentially expressed MiRNAs profile in a thiram-induced tibial dyschondroplasia.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 175:83-89. (Impact Factor: 7.129)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.03.043 |
2019 | ||
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Jiang X, Zhang H, Mehmood K, Li K, Zhang L, Yao W, Tong X, Li A, Wang Y, Jiang J, Iqbal M, Waqas M, Li J.
Effect of Anacardic Acid against Thiram Induced Tibial Dyschondroplasia in Chickens via Regulation of Wnt4 Expression.
Animals. 9(3):82. (Impact Factor : 3.231)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9030082 |
2019 | ||
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Mehmood K, Zhang H, Yao W, Jiang X, Waqas M, Li A, Wang Y, Lei L, Zhang L, Qamar H, Li J.
Protective effect of Astragaloside IV to inhibit thiram-induced tibial dyschondroplasia.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 26(16):16210-16219. (Impact Factor: 5.190)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-05032-1 |
2019 | ||
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Qamar H, Mehmood K, Li A, Waqas M, Iqbal M, Zhang L, Tong X and Li J.
Recovery of chickens affected with tibial dyschondroplasia by application of grape seed extract through downregulating ca2 gene and enhancing liver functions.
Pakistan Veterinary Journal. 39(4):527-533. (Impact Factor: 1.803)
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.29261/pakvetj/2019.076 |
2019 | ||
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Li A, Wang Y, Pei L, Mehmood K, Li K, Qamar H, Iqbal M, Waqas M, Liu J, Li J.
Influence of dietary supplementation with Bacillus velezensis on intestinal microbial diversity of mice.
Microbial Pathogenesis. 136:103671. (Impact Factor: 3.848)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2019.103671 |
2019 | ||
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Waqas M, Wang Y, Li A, Qamar H, Yao W, Tong X, Zhang J, Iqbal M, Mehmood K, Li J.
Osthole: a coumarin derivative assuage thiram-induced Tibial Dyschondroplasia by regulating BMP-2 and RUNX-2 expressions in chickens.
Antioxidants. 8(9):330. (Impact Factor: 7.675)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox8090330 |
2019 | ||
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Wang Y, Li A, Zhang L, Waqas M, Mehmood K, Iqbal M, Muyou C, Li Z, Lian Y, Sizhu S, Li J.
Probiotic potential of Lactobacillus on the intestinal microflora against Escherichia coli induced mice model through high-throughput sequencing.
Microbial Pathogenesis. 137:103760. (Impact Factor: 3.848)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2019.103760 |
2019 | ||
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Qamar H, Li A, Zeng Z, Wang Y, Mehmood K, Waqas M, Iqbal M, Zhang J and Li J.
Effect of grape seed extract on tibial dyschondroplasia incidence, liver weight, and tibial angiogenesis in chickens.
Pakistan Veterinary Journal. 40(2):187-194. (Impact Factor: 1.803)
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.29261/pakvetj/2019.109 |
2019 | ||
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Huang SC, Lei L, Rehman MU, Gao JD, Zhang L, Tong X, Waqas M, Li J.
Tibial growth plate vascularization is inhibited by the dithiocarbamate pesticide thiram in chickens: potential relationship to peripheral platelet counts alteration.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 26(36):36322-36332. (Impact Factor: 5.190)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-06664-z |
2019 | ||
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Zhang L, Jiang X, Li A, Waqas M, Gao X, Li K, Xie G, Zhang J, Mehmood K, Zhao S, Wangdui B, Li J.
Characterization of the microbial community structure in intestinal segments of yak (Bos grunniens).
Anaerobe. 61:102115. (Impact Factor: 2.837)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anaerobe.2019.102115 |
2019 | ||
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Qamar M, Waqas M, Li A, Iqbal M, Mehmood K, Li J.
Plastrum Testudinis Extract Mitigates Thiram Toxicity in Broilers via Regulating PI3K/AKT Signaling.
Biomolecules. 9(12):784. (Impact Factor: 6.064)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.3390/biom9120784 |
2019 | ||
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Zhang H, Mehmood K, Jiang X, Yao W, Iqbal M, Waqas M, Rehman MU, Li A, Shen Y, Li J.
Effect of tetramethyl thiuram disulfide (thiram) in relation to tibial dyschondroplasia in chickens.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research 25(28):28264-28274 (Impact Factor: 5.190)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-018-2824-2 |
2018 | ||
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Yao W, Zhang H, Jiang X, Mehmood K, Iqbal M, Li A, Zhang J, Wang Y, Waqas M, Shen Y, Li J.
Effect of Total Flavonoids of Rhizoma drynariae on Tibial Dyschondroplasia by Regulating BMP-2 and Runx2 Expression in Chickens.
Frontiers in Pharmacology 9:1251 (Impact Factor: 5.988)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2018.01251 |
2018 | ||
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Wang Y, Li A, Jiang X, Zhang H, Mehmood K, Zhang L, Jiang J, Waqas M, Iqbal M and Li J.
Probiotic Potential of Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides and Lactobacillus Strains Isolated from Yaks.
Frontiers in Microbiology. 9:2987 (Impact Factor: 6.064)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2018.02987 |
2018 | ||
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Ahmed Z, Khan SA, Nawaz M, Shamim A, Waqas M, Mohi-uddin I, Ahmed I, Kuthu ZH, Rasool F.
Effect of Slow Release Urea Supplementation (Optigen®) on the Production Performance of Kaghani sheep.
Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci. 5(4): 155-159.
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.14737/journal.aavs/2017/5.4.155.15 |
2017 | ||
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Waqas M, Nawaz M, Sajid MS, Ahmad Z, Mushtaq A, Jabbar A, Zubair M.
Strongylosis (Red Worms Infestation); a Potential Threat to Donkey’s Health and Performance.
Global Veterinaria 14 (3): 355-360, 2015.
DOI : 10.5829/idosi.gv.2015.14.03.9340 |
2015 | ||
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Sajid MS, Zubair M, Waqas M, Nawaz M, Ahmad Z.
A Review on Quince (Cydonia oblonga): A Useful Medicinal Plant.
Global Veterinaria 14 (4): 517-524.
DOI : 10.5829/idosi.gv.2015.14.04.93154 |
2015 | ||
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Mushtaq A, Ahmad N, Akbar H, Durrani AZ, Waqas M, Nawaz M, Ahmad Z, Sajid MS, Qureshi MA, Hussain A.
Therapeutic Efficacies of Fumaria parviflora, Caesalpinia crista and Oxyclozanide against Fasciolosis in Naturally Infected Sheep in Rawalakot-Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan.
World Journal of Zoology 10 (2): 118-123.
DOI : 10.5829/idosi.wjz.2015.10.2.93241 |
2015 | ||
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Nawaz M, Sajid MS, Ahmed Z, Waqas M, Ahmed T, Hussain A, Din AMU, Shamim A, Zubair M, Khalid I.
Anti-Tick Activity of Leaves of Azadirachta indica, Dalbergia sisso and Morus alba against Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae).
Acta Parasitologica Globalis 6 (1): 60-64.
DOI : 10.5829/idosi.apg.2015.6.1.93220 |
2015 | ||
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Nawaz M, Sajid SM, Zubair M, Hussain J, Abbasi Z, Din AMU, Waqas M.
In vitro and In vivo Anthelmintic Activity of Leaves of Azadirachta indica, Dalbergia sisso and Morus alba Against Haemonchus contortus.
Global Veterinaria 13(6): 996-1001. DOI:
DOI : 10.5829/idosi.gv.2014.13.06.9154 |
2014 | ||
| Waqas M, Khan MS, Durrani AZ, Khan MA, Avais M, Khan SA, Rehman SU, Hussain A, Nasir A, Hussain A, Fernando Cezar dos Santos. Prevalence of Gaastrointestinal parasites, chemotherapy and haemotology of Strongylosis in Donkeys of District Lahore, Pakistan. Int J Curr Microbiol App Sci 3(7): 198-207 | 2014 | ||
| Sultana S, Asif MH, Akhtar N, Waqas M, Rehman SU. Comprehensive review on ethanobotanical uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Melia azedarach linn. Asian J Pharma Res Health Care. 6 (1): 26-32 | 2014 | ||
| Waqas M, Khan MS, Avais M. Strongylosis in donkeys, Diagnosis and treatment (Book). Lambert Academic Publishing Co-Germany | 2012 | ||
| Ahmed K, Memon MUJ, Waqas M. Ticks infestation in bovine (Book). Lambert Academic Publishing Co-Germany | 2012 | ||
| Khan MA, Waqas M. Practical Surgery-A Textbook for Livestock Assistant Diploma Course). University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan | 2012 |
