Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asif Raza

Research interests

- Epidemiology of public health/one health concerned diseases
- Therapeutic potential of plant-based remedies
- Sustainable livestock production
- Animal health and welfare
- Bioeconomy scenarios

Work experience

2026 – present
Adjunct Professor, Department of Animal Sciences
Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia 

2025 – 2026 
Dean (founding; additional charge entrusted by the Chancellor/ Governor of Punjab)
Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Layyah, Layyah, Pakistan 

2025
Adjunct Professor, Department of Animal Sciences
Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia 

2025 – present
Adjunct Professor
College of Animal Science and Animal Technology, and College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, China 

2023 – present
Honorary Adjunct Faculty, School of Health Sciences
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, Nigeria 

2023 – 2024
Research Fellow, Health Security Partners (HSP)
Washington DC, United States of America

2023 – present
Expert, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine Institute
Xinjiang Agricultural Vocational Technical University, Changji, China 

2023 – 2024
Visiting Professor, Department of Animal Sciences
Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia   

2022
Guest researcher, Centre for Econics and Ecosystem Management
Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development, Germany
Project: Agrarian Transformations and Social-Ecological Complexities: Local Bioeconomy Scenarios in Central and South Asia (TRANSECT) 

2021 – present
Professor, Department of Pathobiology and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
Dean, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

2023 – present
Coordinator, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan

2017 – 2021
Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan 

2014 – 2016
Faculty, Veterinary Medicine
Al Ain Men’s College, Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates

2014 
Postdoctoral Fellow, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia
Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, Merida, Mexico

2008 – 2014
Lecturer, Veterinary and Animal Sciences and Assistant Professor, Parasitology
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2005 – 2008
Veterinary Officer, Animal Health and Extension Livestock & Dairy Development Department, Government of Punjab, Pakistan

Education

2013
PhD Agricultural Sciences (Dr. rer. agr)
University of Kassel, Germany

2008
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan

2005
MSc (Hons.) Veterinary Parasitology
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

1999 – 2003
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan 

Selected publications

Batool, F., A. Haider, A.S. Ahmad, M.A. Saddique, M.U. Waqas, K. Hussain, K. Prince, B. Ahmed, R.M. Shahbakht, A. Rehman, and M.A. Raza, 2026.  Antimicrobial resistanceand tetA gene mediated tetracycline resistance in Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli from broiler farms in Multan, Pakistan. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, https://DOI:10.29261/pakvetj/2026.005 (Q1; IF: 5.4)

Kabir, M.A., M.A. Hussain, S.K. Nandi, D. Saha, A. Begum, S. Khatun, M.M. Iqbal, Z.A. Kari, E.S.H. Eissa, M.A. Raza, A.B. Tahiluddin, M.N. Azra, and H.V. Doan, 2025. The possibility of molluscan shell powders as organic mineral sources in Nile tilapia diets: Effects on growth and health status, body physiology and economic performance. Aquaculture Reports, 45: 103234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2025.103234 (Q1, IF: 3.7)

Abbas, A., Z. Manzoor, M. Seyidov, Y. Rustamli, W. Xubio, M. Shoaib, K. Husssain, M.A. Raza, S. Sugiharto, W.A. Hailan, and M.M. Mares, 2025. In vivo Anticoccidial, Growth Promoting and Biochemical Effects of Pinus radiata extract against Experimental Coccidiosis in Broiler Chickens. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 45: 1383-1388. (Q1; IF: 5.4)

Khan, M.K., I.A. Khan, M. Sattar, A.S. Kahlifa, M.O. Iqbal, A. Anjum, M.A. Raza, and N. Munawar, 2025. Analgesic and antiinflammatory activities of mangiferin gel for musculoskeletal injuries in cancer patients. American Journal of Translational Research, 17:6712-6726. (Q4, IF:1.60)

Haider, A.K., Hussain, M.M. Mares, A. Abbas, M. Mohsin, A. Rehman, U.H. Firdous, and M.A. Raza, 2024. In vitro and in vivo anthelmintic activity of Nicotiana tabacum against Haemonchus placei in cattle. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, http://dx.doi.org/10.29261/pakvetj/2024.245 (Q1, IF:5.4)

Ain, Q.U., S.F. Arshad, M.O. Iqbal, N. Bano, S. Irfan, S. Malik, S. Mushtaq, M. Naeem, I.A. Khan, A. Anjum, M. Usman, M.A. Raza, 2024. Efficacy and mechanism of Jasminumsambac gel for musculoskeletal injuries. American Journal of Translational Research,16:1587-1601 (Q4, IF:1.60)

Ul-Rahman A., M.Z. Shabbir, M.A. Raza, and P. Rossiter, 2024. The expanding host range of lumpy skin disease virus in wild and domestic animals. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 56:269-272. (Q2, IF:1.70)

Ain, Q.U., I.A. Khan, M.A. Raza, A. Anjum, M. K. Khan, P. Perwasha, and S. Ishaq, 2024. Evaluation of Polyherbal Gel for Musculoskeletal Injuries in Industrial Workers. Work, 78:447-460. doi: 10.3233/WOR-230178. (Q2, IF:1.7)

Abbas, A., R.Z. Abbas, M.A. Raza, T.U. Rehman, and M.A. Saeed, 2023. Novel and alternative therapeutic agents for controlling infectious diseases of poultry. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 10: 1232983. doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1232983 (Q1, IF:2.9)

Hussain K., A. Abbas, H.A.H. Alanazi, A.M.A. Alharbi, A.A. Alaiiri, A. Rahman, M.U. Waqas, M.A. Raza, R. Yasin, B. Ahmad, N. Bano, and H.R.A. Khera, 2023. Immunomodulatory effect of Artemisia brevifolia extract against Experimentally Induced Coccidiosis in Broiler Chickens. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, doi:10.29261/pak vetj/2023.026 (Q1, IF:5.4)