Laboratory leadership & quality systems
He built national quality-control laboratories for livestock inputs and animal-source food. They run validated AAS, HPLC, LC-MS/MS and MALDI-TOF MS methods under a quality system aligned with ISO/IEC 17025.
Director, Livestock Research Institute · since 2023
Dr. Md. Mostofa Kamal
DVM · MS · PhD | Veterinary Scientist
He has served 25+ years in Bangladesh's Department of Livestock Services, moving from field veterinary practice to leading the country's livestock research institute. His work spans dairy cattle fertility, fetal programming, food safety and antimicrobial resistance.
- 46Journal articles
- GhentPostdoc, Belgium
- Gold MedalMS, BAU
Affiliations
- Department of Livestock Services
- Bangladesh Agricultural University
- Ghent University, Belgium
- WOAH National Focal Point, Veterinary Laboratories
25+Years in public service
46Journal articles
18Conference abstracts
6Books & theses
About
Research for healthier herds and safer food
Dr. Kamal joined the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) in 1999 as a Veterinary Surgeon. He went on to serve as Upazila Livestock Officer, District Livestock Officer, Project Director of the Quality Control Laboratory Establishment Project, and Principal of the Institute of Livestock Science and Technology, Netrokona. In August 2023 he became Director of the Livestock Research Institute in Mohakhali, Dhaka.
He ranked first in his DVM class at Bangladesh Agricultural University and won the University Gold Medal for his MS. His PhD covered the clinical management of postpartum anoestrous cows using ultrasonography. At Ghent University, Belgium, he studied how a cow's environment and metabolism during gestation shape her calf's size and metabolic health. That research appeared in Journal of Dairy Science, Animal and Reproduction, Fertility and Development.
While he led the national QC laboratory programme, his team validated methods for detecting heavy metals, antibiotic residues, vitamins and pathogens in animal feed and food. They also published widely cited reviews of antimicrobial use and resistance in livestock.
Expertise
Where he adds value
Reproductive science
Uses ultrasonography, hormonal assays and metabolic profiling to improve cattle and buffalo fertility.
One Health & AMR
Studies antimicrobial use, resistance surveillance, drug residues and toxic metals in the food chain.
Rural livelihoods
Has 15+ years of agro-based poverty reduction work, including with DFID's Chars Livelihoods Programme.
Programme management
Plans and delivers public projects, handles procurement, and leads multidisciplinary teams.
Training & extension
Designs needs-based training for staff and farmers, and tutored courses at Bangladesh Open University.
Career
Professional journey
His career runs from field veterinary practice to leadership of a national research institute.
Current
Leadership
Service & research
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2023 – Present
Director
Livestock Research Institute (LRI), DLS · Dhaka
Leads the national livestock research and diagnostic institute. He is also listed as Bangladesh's WOAH national focal point for veterinary laboratories.
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2023
Principal
Institute of Livestock Science and Technology (ILST) · Netrokona
Led the DLS institute in Netrokona from February to August 2023.
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2017 – 2022
Project Director
Quality Control Laboratory Establishment Project, DLS
Built national QC laboratory capacity for livestock inputs and animal-source food. Between 2020 and 2022 he co-authored 16 peer-reviewed papers on method validation and surveillance from this work.
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2016
District Livestock Officer
Artificial Insemination & Embryo Transfer (AIET) Project, DLS
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2011 – 2013
Postdoctoral Researcher
Reproduction, Obstetrics & Herd Health · Ghent University, Belgium
Worked with Prof. Geert Opsomer and Prof. Ann Van Soom on cattle fertility and fetal programming. Funded by a Belgian BOF scholarship.
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2009 – 2016
Upazila Livestock Officer
Department of Livestock Services
Ran sub-district livestock development and poverty-reduction work: disease prevention, breed improvement, fodder cultivation and micro-credit support.
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2001 – 2002
Tutor
School of Agriculture & Rural Development · Bangladesh Open University
Taught Dairy Breed Improvement (BAE-4104) and Artificial Insemination & Farm Establishment (CLP-1104).
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1999 – 2009
Veterinary Surgeon
Department of Livestock Services
Diagnosed and controlled livestock and poultry diseases in the field, and transferred technology to farmers.
Education
Academic path
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1995
DVM
Bangladesh Agricultural University
First Class, ranked 1st of 72 students.
University Prize -
1999
MS, Microbiology
Bangladesh Agricultural University
First Class with Distinction (83.13%). Thesis on uterine microflora in repeat-breeder cows.
University Gold Medal -
PhD
PhD, Veterinary Science
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Clinical management of postpartum anoestrous cows using ultrasonography. USDA-funded.
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2011–13
Postdoctoral Research
Ghent University, Belgium
Cattle fertility and fetal programming using ultrasonography, hormonal assays and metabolic profiling.
Research
Research themes & output
His research follows a single thread: improving animal productivity and keeping the food it produces safe.
Publications by year
Journal articles, books and conference abstracts, 1999–2022
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Funding & collaboration
International partners in his research
- Belgian BOF ScholarshipGhent University, 2011–2013
- USDAHerd health services & dairy marketing through farmers' associations
- BAURESFertility of repeat-breeder zebu cows through microbiological interventions
Publications
Selected works
Journal of Dairy Science · 2014
Age at calving in heifers and level of milk production during gestation in cows are associated with the birth size of Holstein calves
Animal · 2015Environmental factors and dam characteristics associated with insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion in newborn Holstein calves
Veterinary World · 2020Antimicrobial resistance situation in animal health of Bangladesh
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Professional development
Training, conferences & honours
- MYDairy farm management, milk processing, product diversification & marketingUniversity Malaysia Sarawak Learning Centre, Kuala Lumpur · 2019
- JPAct, policy & standards for quality control of animal feeds and foodsTemple University, Japan · 2018
- BEVIBes in BiosciencesFlemish Training Network in Life Sciences · 2012
- BELogistic RegressionGhent University · 2012
- BELow Countries StudiesGhent University · 2012
- BEBasic Course on Veterinary EpidemiologyGhent University · 2011
- TR1st General Conference of EPICONCEPTAntalya, Turkey · 2013
- DE39th Annual Conference of the IETSHannover, Germany · 2013 (abstract)
- TH15th AAAP Animal Science CongressThammasat University, Bangkok · 2012
- IE16th Annual Conference of ESDARUniversity College Dublin · 2012
- FR28th Scientific Meeting of the AETESaint-Malo, France · 2012
- BE3rd International VIB PhD Student SymposiumGhent, Belgium · 2012
- BDInternational Dairy ConferenceBangladesh Agricultural University · 2010
- INInt. Conf. on Sustainable Animal Production, Health & EnvironmentCCS Haryana Agricultural University · 1999
- Biosafety & Biosecurity, QMS, Chemical Safety & SOP WritingBangladesh Biosafety and Biosecurity Society · 2020
- Understanding ISO/IEC 17025:2017Bangladesh Accreditation Board · 2018
- Safe use of laboratory ventilation equipmentESCO Biological Safety Institute · 2018
- Supporting smallholder farmers through strengthened agricultural advisory servicesBAEN at BARD, Comilla · 2017
- Public ProcurementPPRP-II AF project of CPTU · 2016
- Animal welfare at slaughter and killing for disease controlEU Better Training for Safer Food · 2016
- Data analysis: MStatC and SPSSGraduate Training Institute, BAU · 2010
- Avian Influenza Outbreak ManagementDepartment of Livestock Services · 2007
- Methodology of Progeny TestingDepartment of Livestock Services · 2007
- Enhancing Training Quality and Facilitation SkillsMDC-Bangladesh · 2006
- Goat and Sheep Production & ManagementBangladesh Livestock Research Institute · 2003, 2008
- Foundation Training Course (4 months)BPATC, Savar · 2000
University Gold Medal
For the highest mark (83.13%) in MS studies, First Class with Distinction, Bangladesh Agricultural University.
University Prize
For first position among 72 students in the DVM programme, Bangladesh Agricultural University.
Belgian BOF Scholarship
Competitive research funding for postdoctoral work at Ghent University, 2011–2013.
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Moments & engagements
Partnerships, seminars and capacity-building work at the Livestock Research Institute.
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Contact
Let's work together
He welcomes enquiries about research collaboration, laboratory partnerships, technical consultation and academic exchange in veterinary science and livestock development.
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Office phone+880 2226 603157
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Official mobile+880 1324 288970
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OfficeLivestock Research Institute, DLSMap ↗
School Road, Mohakhali, Dhaka