Chulalongkorn University | Thailand
Dr. Kumail Abbas is a veterinary scientist and researcher specializing in precision livestock farming, animal health, and welfare technologies. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Science and Technology at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, where his doctoral research focuses on employing artificial intelligence to track and monitor dairy cow behaviour during the transition period to predict postpartum disorders. As a Visiting Researcher at the Bristol Vet School, University of Bristol, and University of Salford (UK), Dr. Abbas contributes to the British Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy (2023–2028) through AI-based behavioural monitoring and data-driven welfare benchmarking. He holds a Master’s in Bioscience Technology from Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan, where he investigated the neurophysiological and toxicological effects of ractopamine in zebrafish models, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. His professional experience spans academia, industry, and farm management, including roles as Graduate Research Assistant at Chung Yuan Christian University, Product Information Officer at Prix Pharmaceutica (Pvt.) Ltd., and Assistant Farm Manager at Kasur Dairies Pvt. Ltd., where he developed strong expertise in animal reproduction, health management, and sustainable dairy operations. Dr. Abbas’s research integrates AI, deep learning, and animal behaviour analysis to promote sustainable livestock production. He has received multiple awards and grants, including the Second Century Fund (C2F) Doctoral Fellowship, the 90th Anniversary Ratchadaphisek Somphot Endowment Fund, and the Biotech Excellent Award for academic excellence. His work has been published in international journals and presented at global conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing innovation in animal science, digital agriculture, and welfare-oriented livestock technologies.
Featured Publications
"Impacts of early postpartum behavioral patterns on the fertility and milk production of tropical dairy cows"
"Behavioral Adaptations in Tropical Dairy Cows: Insights into Calving Day Predictions"
"Ractopamine at the Center of Decades-Long Scientific and Legal Disputes: A Lesson on Benefits, Safety Issues, and Conflicts"
"Evaluation of Effects of Ractopamine on Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Locomotory Physiology in Animal Model Zebrafish Larvae"
"Sex determination by CHD (Chromo helicase DNA binding) gene in local rock pigeons (Columba livia) from Lahore, Pakistan"