Welcome to BRI (Buffalo Research Institute) http://www.bri.gop.pk/

[DR KHALID SHOUQ]

Welcome to BRI (Buffalo Research Institute) http://www.bri.gop.pk/
BRI is an institution for research based development of buffalo.It is established under a 3
years development scheme funded through ASPL-II and functioning since October, 2005. Its
spanned over an area of 3010 acres has 6 divisions, 3 buffalo farms and 10 project districts
for registration and milk recording of buffaloes under Progeny Testing Program.

Mission

Increase income of farmers by raising unit productivity of buffaloes through research based
applications in all areas of its reproduction & production

Focused Area

1. Production of progeny tested bulls for their maximum use in breeding.
2. Enhancing reproductive efficiency – use of Ultrasound for detection of early pregnancy –
Estimation P4 & E2 through ELIZA.
3. Embryo Transfer
4. Genetic Characterization of Nili-Ravi Buffalo
5. Mechanization in Agri. & Dairy Operations (use of fodder cutter, machine
milking of buffaloes).
6 . Buffalo Meat Production – Feedlot fattening – On Farm/Off Farm.
7. Training farmers at their doorsteps.
8. Persuation of farmers through Buffalo Mela/Bull Show/Farmer Day.
 
 
Research Completed

Nutrient requirements of growing Nili-Ravi Buffalo male calves
Murtaza Ali Tipu 1st Annual Report BRI, Pattoki 2005-07 

Effect of Ralgro implants in meat production potential for fattening of buffalo calves
Murtaza Ali Tipu. 1st Annual Report BRI, Pattoki 2005-07 

Prevalence of Mastitis and Antibiotic sensitivity against bacterial isolates in Nili-Ravi Buffalo
Abdul Asim Farooq. 1st Annual Report BRI, Pattoki 2005-07 

Prevalence and Chemotherapy of parasitic infestation in Nili-Ravi Buffalo
Abdul Asim Farooq. 1st Annual Report BRI, Pattoki 2005-07 

Morning-Evening milk recording of the Buffalo herd maintained at LES, Bhunikey
Pervaiz Iqbal. 1st Annual Report BRI, Pattoki 2005-07

Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Buffaloes
Idrees Ali Zahid. 1st Annual Report BRI, Pattoki 2005-07

Antigenic response of a live attenuated staphylococcus aureus vaccine in rabbits isolated from
buffalo mastitic milk
Abdul Asim Faroo, Ghulam Muhammad, Muhammad Mushtaq, Murtaz-ul-Hassan.. Italian Journal of
Animal Science. Proc: 8th World Buffalo Congress Caserta Oct. 19-22, 2007

Prevalence of warble fly infestation in Buffaloes in Chakwal, Punjab
Murtaz-ul-Hassan, Ghulam Muhammad, Muhammad Mushtaq, Hafiz Muhammad Waheed, Zafar Iqbal Randawa.
 Italian Journal of Animal Science. Proc: 8th World Buffalo Congress Caserta Oct. 19-22, 2007

Influence of replacement of concentrate with Enzose (Corn Dextrose) and Corn Steep Liquor on
nutrient intake in Nili-Ravi Buffalo bulls
Sadia Khanum, Mehr-un-Nisa, Muhammad Sarwar. Italian Journal of Animal Science. Proc: 8th World
Buffalo Congress Caserta Oct. 19-22, 2007

Milk yield and season of calving in buffalo & cattle in Pakistan
Asadullah Hyder, Muhammad Aslam. Italian Journal of Animal Science. Proc: 8th World Buffalo
Congress Caserta Oct. 19-22, 2007

In Progress
 
Training Module-Buffalo Field Level Tainting

Sr.# Topic
 
1. Introduction to Progeny Testing rogram (PTP). 
2. Mineral Deficiencies, Balanced feed Formulation, UMMB, Silage making, need assessment for
animal feed.
 
 
3. Mechanized farming, use of fodder cutters, milking machines.
4. Modern techniques of calf rearing, importance of colostrum feeding.
5. Reproductive system, genital disorders  
6. Care and feeding of pregnant animal
7. Heat detection and precautionary measures for A.I 
8. Hygienic measures for milking and ways for utensil cleanliness.
9. Mastitis, causes, symptoms, precautionary measures, treatment.   
10. Internal and external parasites of buffalo, treatment and control.
 Correlation of age to body weight and scrotal circumference in buffalo bull calves maintained
at CRC Pattoki.

 Superovulatory response in Nili-Ravi buffalo maintained at BRI, Pattoki

 Productive & Reproductive performance of buffalo under BRI, Pattoki

 Type traits and phenotypic correlation with milk production in Nili-Ravi buffaloes maintained
at BRI Pattoki

 Genetic diversity of Pakistani buffalo breeds by analysis of Mitochondrial D-loop region.

 Timing of insemination and its relations with pregnancy rate, early embryonic losses and
fertility in buffaloes

 Effect of CIDR-B on reproductive efficiency of buffalo in breeding and non-breeding season

 

About Us

 

Name :Dr. Muhammad Mushtaq Aziz
Designation: Chief Research Officer
Field of Specialization: Reproductive Physiology and
Endocrinology, Progeny Testing Program,
Semen Deep Freezing and Bull Breeding
Message of Chief Research Officer

Staff Profile:

1. ANIMAL BREEDING & GENETICS
ANIMAL BREEDING & GENETICS
Name
 Designation
 Qualification
 Specialization
 
Dr. Manzoor Ahmed
Senior Research Officer  B.Sc(Hons.) A.H.M.Sc(Hons.)A.B & G Ph.D. (Australia)
Animal Breeding & Genetics. Genetic evaluation of bulls & dairy animals. PTP & breeding plans.
 
Dr. Muhammad Aslam
Deputy Director (HQ)  B.Sc (Hons)AH, M.Sc (Hons) ABG
Breeding & Genetics, Cairo Typing
 
Dr. Sajid Azhar
Research Officer, PTP-Area-I
D.V.M , M.Sc(Hons.) A.N
Progeny Testing Program
 
Dr. Abida Perveen Veterinary Officer  B.Sc(Hons.) A.H.M.Sc(Hons.)A.G&G
Animal Breeding & Genetics. Genetic evaluation of dairy animals. PTP & breeding plans.
 

2. REPRODUCTION DIVISION
REPRODUCTION DIVISION
Name Designation Qualification  Specialization
 
Dr. Ahsan-ul-Haq
Research Officer /SRO
DVM, M.Sc (Hons.) (Animal Reproduction)
Animal Reproduction Embryo Transfer
 
Dr. Idrees Ali Zahid
Farm Superintendent
DVM, M.Sc (Hon's), Microbiology, Ph.D (Animal Reproduction)
Animal Reproduction farm Management
 
Dr.Muhammad Ashiq
Research Officer
Herd Health Management
 
Dr. Liaqat Ali
Research Officer
DVM, M.Sc (Hons.)
Buffalo Synchronization (E.T)
 
Dr. Amir Ahmed Khan Niazi
Assistant Research Officer DVM, M.Sc (Hons.), Animal Reproduction Reproduction (Herd Reproductive Efficiency)
 
Dr. Riaz Hussain Mirza Veterinary Officer Breeding & Genetics  Dairy Management
 
Dr. Munir Hassan Veterinary Officer D.V.M Herd Health Management
 

3. NUTRITION DIVISION
NUTRITION DIVISION
Name Designation Qualification Specialization
 
Dr. Nasir Ali Tauquir Senior Research Officer B.Sc(Hons.) A.H. M.Sc(Hons.)A.H Ph.D. A.h
Feed Technology
 
Dr. Fayyaz Ahmed Research Officer  B.Sc(Hons.) A.H. M.Sc(Hons.)A.H
 Fattening programe, Dairy Management, Dairy Nutrition
 
Dr. Murtaza Ali Tipu Assistant Research Officer  D.V.M, M.Sc(Hons.)A.H
 Beef Nutrition
 
Dr. Sadia Khanum  Veterinary Officer  B.Sc(Hons.) A.H.M.Sc(Hons.)A.H
 Utilization of Industrial by products for animals.
 
Mazhar Freed Iqbal  Agri.Officer M.Sc(Hons.) Agri Agri Entomdology, Pesbicides residue
Analyst 

4. FARM & HEALTH DIVISION
FARM & HEALTH DIVISION
Name Designation Qualification Specialization
 
Dr. Abdul Asim Farooq Research Officer  DVM, MSc (Hons)
 Clinical Medicine Surgery
 
Dr. Saleem Akhtar  Veterinary Officer DVM, M.Sc. (Hons.) Theriognology
  
Dr. Mazhar Farid  Agriculture Officer  B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (Entomology)M.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (Entomology)
Grounds Mark Practices
 
Dr. Abdul Asim Farooq Research Officer  DVM, MSc (Hons)                       
 Clinical Medical Surgery
 
Dr. Saleem Akhtar  Veterinary Officer DVM,
M.Sc. (Hons.) Theriognology Animal Reproduction
 
Mazhar Farid Iqbal Agriculture Officer  B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (Entomology) M.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (Entomology)
Grounds Mark Practices
 

5. ECONOMIC & TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
ECONOMIC & TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY DIVISION Name Designation Qualification Specialization
 
Dr. Murtaz-ul-Hassan Research Officer/SRO  D.V.M, M.Sc (Hons.) Clinical Medical Surgery
 
Mr. Pervaiz Iqbal Research Officer (Stat) M.Sc (Stat) Statistical Analysis
 
Dr. Javed Iqbal Research Officer DVM, M.Sc (Hons.), Development Economics, Livelihood & Poverty Alleviation Specialization
 Community and Integrated, Livelihood/Rural Development Specialist
 
M. Imran Saleem Assistant Research OfficerM.Sc (Stat)
 Statistical Analysis
 
Dr. Inam-ul-Haq Information & Publicity Officer DVM, M.Sc (Hons.),
 STEP Certification in Advertisement & Management Science
 Documentation, Mass Communication
 

6. LIVESTOCK EXPERIMENT STATIONS

LES, Bhunikey 
Name Designation Qualification Specialization
 
Dr. Idrees Ali Zahid Farm Superintendent DVM, M.Sc (Hon's), Microbiology, Ph.D (Animal Reproduction)
 Animal Reproduction farm Management
 
Dr. Munir Hassan Veterinary Officer D.V.M
 Herd Health Management
 
LES, CHAK KATORA 
Name Designation Qualification Specialization
 
Dr. Muhammad Amin Faiz Officer InchageLES,
Chak Katora  DVM, M.Sc(Hons) LM
Dairy & Goat Management
 
Dr. Muhammad Farooq Veterinary Officer LES,
Chak Katora  B.Sc(Hons)AH, MSc (Hons)  B.Sc(Hons.) A.H.M.Sc(Hons.)A.N.
 
Mumtaz Ahmed Agriculture Officer, LES,  Chak Katora BSc (Agri.), MSc(Hons) Agriculture
 Grounds Mark Practices
 

LES, HAROONABAD
Name Designation Qualification Specialization
 
Dr. Munir Ahmed Gill Officer Inchage, LES,Chak Katora  DVM, M.Sc(Hons) LM  DVM, M.Sc (Hons.) Ani. Reproduction
 
Message (Chief Research Officer )
BRI has been established at Pattoki (Punjab) Pakistan under a 3 year development project funded through ASPL-II. It has started functioning since October, 2005. The institute is mandated for the development of buffalo through research based applications on all aspects of its reproduction and production. The institute is characterized in having research facilities in areas of; genetics, breeding, reproduction, nutrition, health besides 3 buffalo farms located at LES,, Bhunikey District Kasur, LES, Chak Katora District Bahawalpur and LES, Haroonabad District Bahawalnagar and 60 out reach focal points for registration of  
15000 buffaloes raised by the private breeders and their milk recording under progeny testing program in 10 districts of Punjab; Kasur, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Hafizabad, M.B.Din, Faisalabad, T.T.Singh, Bahawalnagar, Vehari and Pakpattan. Besides research in enhancing reproductive and productive performance of buffalo, the institute is engaged in capacity building of its registered breeders through training at their nearest focal point by imparting basic skills in buffalo management, dairying, beef production and motivating for mechanized dairy and agricultural operations.

The institute is actively collaborating with the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Remount & Veterinary Farm Corps (RVFC), Livestock & Dairy Development Board (L&DDB), Islamabad.

All the stakeholders interested in buffalo development are earnestly requested for sharing information and views to be used for the socio economic development of the buffalo farmers.
 

DR. M. M. AZIZ
Ph.D (USA)
Chief Research Officer

What's New
We have launched our Buffalo
Bulletin from Jan-2008, now we
are planning to prepae Buffalo
Breeder Directory. 

WITH BEST WISHES.
May the Stars carry shine upon you. May the flowers fill your
heart with beauty. May hope forever wipe away your tears. And
above all
Love – Care – N – Smiles
DR KHALID MAHMOOD SHOUQ (D.V.M)UAF
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