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All the praises <strong>and</strong> admirations are the sole prerogative <strong>of</strong> Allah Almighty, thecreator <strong>of</strong> this colorful universe, who granted me the vision <strong>and</strong> wisdom to unknotthe mysteries <strong>of</strong> knowledge in a more systematic manner that is termed asSCIENCE. And only by the grace <strong>of</strong> Allah Almighty, I was able to make thismaterial contribution to the existing ocean <strong>of</strong> knowledge. I invoke Allah’sblessings <strong>and</strong> peace for my beloved Prophet Hazrat MUHAMMAD (May PeaceBe Upon Him), whose teachings <strong>and</strong> traditions are timeless beacon <strong>of</strong> knowledge<strong>and</strong> wisdom for the entire humanity.I am grateful to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dr. Muhammad Sarwar, Dean Faculty <strong>of</strong> AnimalHusb<strong>and</strong>ry, who gave me an opportunity to work in his laboratory as a graduatestudent. I firmly believe this study could never see its conclusion in the presentform without having him as my mentor <strong>and</strong> availing his generous <strong>and</strong> scholarlyadvice always on time.I am highly indebted to Dr. Muhmmad Aasif Shahzad, Asstt. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Institute<strong>of</strong> Animal Nutrition <strong>and</strong> Feed Technology, for the pr<strong>of</strong>essional guidance <strong>and</strong>morale boosting during the whole tenure <strong>of</strong> this project. Despite his hecticsch<strong>edu</strong>les I enjoyed his gracious company that especially made the research phasea memorable stretch.I earnestly wish to record my heartfelt regards for Dr. Muhmmad Riaz,Associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor Department <strong>of</strong> Livestock Management <strong>and</strong> member <strong>of</strong> mysupervisory committee for his affectionate behavior <strong>and</strong> unstinting guidancethroughout the course <strong>of</strong> my studies.My warm appreciations <strong>and</strong> gratitude go for Dr. Mahr un Nisa (Asstt. Pr<strong>of</strong>.,UAF) for the right support, encouragement, constructive criticism <strong>and</strong> guidanc<strong>edu</strong>ring numerous stalemates <strong>and</strong> tough hours <strong>of</strong> this project.I am very obliged <strong>and</strong> thankful to International Center for Development <strong>and</strong>Decent Work (ICDD) who granted me the scholarship for my M.Sc. studies.Without their financial aid this project would never be completed.I would also like to thank all <strong>of</strong> my lab mates especially Mr. Asim Javed, Mr.Hasham Adeel, Mr. Muhammad Aziz-ur-Rahman <strong>and</strong> Mr. Yasir Mehmoodfor the friendly companionship, unceasing collaboration <strong>and</strong> the help theyprovided as <strong>and</strong> when needed.

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