Syed Umer Akhter

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan (CGPA 3.48/4.00), with veterinary training grounded in animal physiology, large & small animal medicine, and livestock health, complemented by hands on laboratory research experience in animal nutrition and applied fermentation science. Completed a four month international research internship at the Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKU), Burdur, Türkiye. Throughout my DVM, I have gained extensive hands on experience in livestock management, Animal Nutrition, clinical diagnostics, herd health management, surgical procedures, and reproductive management, while developing strong skills in laboratory protocols, data analysis, and peer reviewed scientific writing.

Research Intern, Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases at Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKU) (2026-02 – 2026-06)

Supervisor: Dr. Umair Ahsan

• Performed and contributed to laboratory workflows for proximate feed analysis (crude protein, crude fibre, dry matter, ether extract, ash) and volatile fatty acid (VFA) profiling, generating quantitative datasets used directly in manuscript results and statistical interpretation.
• Evaluated fermentation quality and nutritive characteristics of barley and triticale silages across multiple genotypes and homofermentative/heterofermentative microbial inoculant treatments, applying standardized sampling, sample preparation, and quality-control procedures throughout.
• Contributed to a poultry nutritional toxicology study assessing physiological and performance responses to antioxidant supplementation, gaining direct experience in biological sample collection, structured data recording, and interpretation of dose-response outcomes in a production-animal model.
• Participated in experimental design discussions for multi treatment comparative trials, translating study questions into sampling schedules and analytical protocols within an international, English-language research environment.
• Prepared manuscript sections following journal specific author guidelines.
• Conducted structured literature review and citation verification across ruminant nutrition, feed fermentation, and gut microbiome literature, strengthening the evidentiary basis of manuscript discussion sections.

Veterinary Intern — Large Animal Systems & Livestock Management at Army Remount Depot (2025-08 – 2025-09)

• Assisted in herd level health protocols, body condition monitoring, and biological sample handling for a large working livestock population, applying structured animal monitoring and biosecurity procedures at production scale.
• Examined relationships between nutritional management and physiological performance indicators within a managed ruminant/equine production system.

Veterinary Intern — Large Animal Clinical Management at Military Veterinary Hospital (2024-07 – 2024-08)

• Performed clinical examination and case management for large animal patients within a protocol driven hospital environment, with direct application to livestock disease diagnosis and herd health coordination.
• Applied biosecurity compliance and systematic clinical documentation practices directly transferable to controlled research and animal-trial settings.

Veterinary Intern — Clinical Rotations at Civil Veterinary Hospital (2023-08 – 2023-09)

• Conducted clinical examinations and assisted in treatment of ruminants in smallholder livestock systems, gaining early exposure to herd health assessment and disease presentation in livestock.
• Developed professional communication skills through direct engagement with livestock owners on animal health and management practices.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in Veterinary Medicine – University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan — Sub-Campus CVAS, Jhang (2021-11 – 2026-08)