Prof. Dr. Khalid Javed graduated from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in the area of Animal Husbandry in 1982. After graduation he joined Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Government of Punjab as Veterinary Officer and remained engaged in research and extension activities in various capacities at different livestock research stations and breed improvement centres. He earned his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Animal Breeding & Genetics also from University of Agriculture Faisalabad. He joined University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore in 2003. Dr. Khalid Javed’s area of interest and expertise is Animal Breeding, Population/Quantitative Genetics and Statistical methods in animal Production Research. He analyzed production data of various livestock species to characterize phenotypic and genetic structure related to different traits of economic importance and subsequent selection. His research focus is on selection and breeding of large and small ruminants. Dr. Khalid Javed supervised 7 Ph.D and 20 M.Phil students in the area of Animal Breeding and Genetics. Besides this he also served as member supervisory committees of 20 Ph.D and 35 M.Phil students in different disciplines related to animal production and health. He published 140 scientific articles to disseminate knowledge and techniques to the researchers and livestock producers about various areas of animal husbandry for improving behaviour, health, growth, fertility and production of livestock.