Prof. Dr. Khalid Javed is a renowned academic and researcher in the field of animal sciences and currently serves as the Chief Editor of the Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences (JAPS). He retired as a Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics from the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan with extensive experience in livestock genetics, breeding, and animal production research. With decades of academic, research, and editorial experience, he has published numerous scientific papers in reputable national and international journals and has supervised many postgraduate researchers. As Chief Editor of JAPS, Prof. Dr. Khalid Javed plays a vital role in maintaining the journal’s high standards of peer review and scientific integrity, providing an international platform for researchers to publish impactful work in animal and plant sciences.