Issue · 2025
Pakistan J. Zool., Vol. 57, Iss. 3, pp. 1003-1501
61 articles · pp. 1003-1501 · All issues →
ReviewDiversity and Conservation of Cetaceans in Pakistan
Aamir Ibrahim, Bingyao Chen, Imran Ali, Hassan Ali, Javed Ahmed Maher, Abdul Qadir et al.
The diversity, distribution, and abundance of cetaceans in Pakistan are poorly understood. Owing to data provision by individual researchers, and from opportunistic strandings or incidental bycatches in fishing nets, and lack of a unified strategy, formulating…
9 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220525040551
Research ArticleAssociation of SFTPB Gene Polymorphisms with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Susceptibility in the Population of Southern Punjab, Pakistan
Sadia Shahnawaz, Asia Bibi, Tania Ahmed Shakoori, Sajid Malik
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally and its prevalence is increasing in Pakistan. COPD has heterogeneous etiologies ranging from environmental causes to genetic factors. Single nucleotide polymorphi…
18 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231022203409
Research ArticleIdentification of de Novo and Novel Mutations in LTBP2 in Pakistani Families with Inherited Primary Congenital Glaucoma
Rani Saira Saleem, Muhammad Imran Khan, Saba Irshad, Sorath Noorani Siddiqui, Shazia Micheal
Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is the topmost reason for childhood blindness due to optic nerve impairment, enlarged globe, and loss of visual field. PCG is usually identified during the first year of life. The purpose of the recent research was to assess t…
1 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230312090320
Research ArticleEvaluation of Water Birds Population Trends, Threats, and Conservation Status in Selected Wetlands of Pakistan
Inam Ullah, Sun Xue-Ying, Wu Qing-Ming, Deng Wen-You, Tauheed Ullah Khan, Muhammad Nawaz Rajpar et al.
Water birds are considered to be important biological indicators for measuring the quality and significance of wetlands. We conducted field surveys at the six wetlands from each September to March 2017-2022. Data were collected using point count methods at one…
7 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230803045214
Research ArticleThe Complete Mitochondrial Genome Sequence and Phylogenetic Analysis of Saurogobio punctatus (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae: Gobioninae)
Juan Guo, Yu Zeng, Jin Li, Ling Mao, Yu Shuang Zhao
Saurogobio punctatus is a small-sized freshwater fish, widely distributed in eastern Asia. Presently, eight species are recognized as valid in Surogobio, among which the complete mitochondrial genome information had been known for seven species, except for S.…
21 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220630110656
Short CommunicationEvaluation of Growth Performance of Striped Murrel, Channa striata Larvae Produced in Pre-Monsoon and Monsoon Season Under Controlled Condition
Dushyant Damle, Rajesh Kumar, B. Ahilan, Bindu R. Pillai, D. Manikandvelu, P. Chidambaram et al.
The growth performance of striped murrel, Channa striata larvae which were produced in the pre-monsoon season (April- May) and another in monsoon season (June-August) under controlled conditions has been evaluated with a 30-day experiment. The experiment was c…
9 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230418180427
Research ArticleDrug Resistance of Bloodstream Infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae and Detection of drug resistance Genes
Jinru Li, Xuemei Zhang
Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) bacteria are usually present on mucous membranes in animals or in the environment (e.g., water and soil). This work investigated the drug resistance (DR) of bloodstream infection (BSI) KP and the risk factors of infection and prognos…
21 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230725182234
Short CommunicationLength–Weight and Length–Length Relationship of Four Native Fish Species from the Middle and Lower Jinsha River, China
Jie Chen, Baoshan Ma, Xin Yang, Bin Xu, Xianqin Hu
Length-weight (LW) and length-length (LL) relationships are reported for four fish species (Anabarilius brevianalis, Beaufortia szechuanensis, Yunnanilus sichuanensis, Triplophysa xichangensis) from the Shenyu River, Xining River and Anning River, tributaries…
12 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231015030433
Research ArticleEffect of Aqueous Extract of Cichorium intybus as Alternative Antibiotic Growth Promotor on Growth Performance, Lipid and Mineral Profiles of Broilers
Muhammad Yousaf, Muhammad Sarwar, Irfan Ahmed, Zahid Kamran, Dalia Fouad, Shahzad Ashraf et al.
This study aimed to determine the beneficial effect of chicory leaves extract on growth performance, lipids and minerals profiles of broilers at different pH levels. The influence of Cichorium intybus (chicory) leaf extract was determined on day-old chicks (n=…
7 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230912065722
Research ArticleEffect of Drying Temperature on Resistance of Commercial and Non-Commercial Woods Against Microtermes obesi (Holmgren) under Laboratory and Field Conditions
Syed Shamsheer Abbas Ali Shah, Ayesha Aihetasham, Khalid Zamir Rasib
Eight species of wood were tested for their natural resistance and to reveal feeding behavior of Microtermes obesi. In “No choice” laboratory experiments, Melia azedarach Linn was found highly resistant and Populus alba highly palatable. The impact…
8 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240104124453
Research ArticleOptimization of Dietary Ingredients Composition for Bronze Featherback, Notopterus notopterus
P. Yuvarajan, P. Chidambaram, R. Somu Sunder Lingam, Mahadevi
Species diversification plays crucial role to increase an aquaculture production through adoption of novel candidate species and standardization of cultivation technology. The present study aimed to optimize the dietary ingredients composition for Bronze feath…
8 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230701150758
Research ArticleGenetic Diversity Variations of Soft-Shelled Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) Inferred from Microsatellite Approaches
Chen Zhu, Wang Fen, Du Xin, Muhammad Saleem Chang, Zuo Lin, Wang Jiajia et al.
We examined the genetic diversity and genetic relationship of Yangtze River population with spotted (YS) and without spotted (YWS) population and five representative breeding populations, consisting of Huaihe (HH), Yellow River (YR), Taiwan (TW), Wubie (WB) an…
6 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230815102348
Research ArticleAssessment of Tolerance Level of Different Rice Genotypes Against Sogatella furcifera (Homoptera: Delphacidae)
Ijaz Haider, Muhammad Sufyan, Muhammad Akhtar, Muhammad Jalal Arif, Modhi O. Alotaibi, Ali Noman et al.
Whitebacked planthopper, Sogatella furcifera Horvath (Homoptera: Delphacidae) is very dangerous and serious pest of rice crop in the world. It also causes huge damage to rice yield in Pakistan. In this experiment we studied the resistance and tolerance level o…
2 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230916112244
Research ArticleEffects of Bamboo Leaf Extract on the Growth Performance, Blood Biochemistry, and Cecal Microbiota of Growing Rabbits
Mao Li, Rongyan Huang, Chengxian Li, Gang Yang, Dahai Chen, Shuaidong Li et al.
Nowadays, there is an increasing concern among consumers regarding food safety, which has led to a growing interest in natural additives. This study investigated the impacts of bamboo leaf extract (BLE), a commercial product, on the growth performance and ceca…
7 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230808100232
Research ArticleAssociation of VEGF and IGF2 Polymorphisms with Lambing Number of Small Tail Han Sheep
Peng Wang, Cai Xia Geng, Bao Yun Zhang, Hong Quan Chen, Ping Qing Wang, Yu Fang Liu et al.
This study aimed to clarify the relationship between VEGF and IGF2 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) and lambing number in small tail Han sheep, and to provide the basis for molecular marker-assisted selection (MAS) of sheep fecundity. A total of 519 small…
2 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211002111008
Research ArticleDetrimental Effects of Selenium Nanoparticles on Growth and Development of Mice Embryos: An In-Vitro Study
Fatimah Al-Shammari, Muath Al-Ghadi, Dalia Fouad
Nanotechnology has numerous applications in medicine, diagnostics, and science. Over the last ten years, nanotechnology has significantly influenced reproductive techniques such as in vitro maturation, fertilization, and follicular oocyte culture. Selenium nan…
7 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230914080025
Research ArticleMolecular Identification and Prevalence of Fasciola gigantica in Cattle and Buffaloes of Punjab, Pakistan
Maria Komal, Kiran Afshan, Hafiz Syed Zain Ul Hassan, Salman Farsi, Ghulam Narjis, Sabika Firasat
Fasciolosis is a food- and water-borne trematodiosis caused by Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica. Hybridization between the two species has been reported in Punjab. Therefore, this study aimed at morphological and molecular characterization of Fasciola gigant…
1 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220416180444
Research ArticleUnderstanding Livestock Systems and their Effect on Reproductive Performance of Achai and Jersey Crossbred Cows in Northern Hindukush Mountainous Ranges
Zia ur Rehman Khalil, Abdur Rehman, Ziaul Islam, Muhammad Shuaib, Adil Hussain, Muhammad Saleem et al.
A detailed survey was conducted to study the adopted farming practices and their effect on the reproductive performance of dairy cows to find out possible aspects of enhancing livestock profitability in high altitudes. For this purpose, 720 livestock household…
8 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230307100354
Research ArticleEffect of Permanent Darkness on Rabbit Male Reproductive Function
Samira Akdader Oudahmane, Lynda Lakabi, Assia Kamel, Zohra Hamouli-Said
Biological rhythms control many physiological and behavioral functions in mammals, including reproduction. During the development of the reproductive system, testicular growth is primarily influenced by photoperiod, which is influenced by the circadian release…
29 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231014095339
Research ArticleStructural Analysis and Phylogenetic Relationship of a Lepidopteran Scopelodes kwangtungensis Based on its Complete Mitochondrial Genome Sequence
Pengfei Chu, Jie Xing, Fang Li, Ting Li, Zhenglei Qiao
In this study, we used next-generation sequencing to obtain the complete sequence of the mitochondrial genome of a lepidopteran Scopelodes kwangtungensis and analyzed its gene composition and structural characteristics. The complete mitochondrial genome of S.…
29 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230730111147
Research ArticleMorphological Changes by Matrix Metalloproteinase Activation and Apoptosis in the Endometrium of Pregnant Water Deer and Spotted Deer
Ji-Hye Lee, Yong-Su Park, Min-Gee Oh, Sang-Hwan Kim
Water deer and sika deer are animals that ovulate without clear signs of estrus, similar to mon-ovulatory species. They are maintained as ‘silent ovulations’ and have a high probability of causing fetal miscarriage during pregnancy. Therefore, this…
18 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230622020647
Research ArticleEffect of Urbanization and Season on the Spatiotemporal Distribution of Mosquitoes in Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Robeela Shabbir, Farkhanda Manzoor, Muhammad Oneeb, Furqan Awan, Hania Ramzan
Mosquitoes are disease-causing vectors that carry a variety of pathogens. Their diversity and spatiotemporal distribution are highly affected by urbanization and seasons. In this study, the mosquitoes were collected from six tehsils (Hasilpur, Ahmedpur East, K…
18 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230724151647- Short Communication
Microvariant coxI Gene of Echinococcus granulosus Sensu Stricto Cysts Found in One Sheep Liver with Two Million of Protoscoleces
Gang Guo, Wenjing Qi, Baoping Guo, Tian Wang, Jun Li
Echinococcus granulosus (Batsch, 1786) is a zoonotic agent and sheep is an important intermediate host in the lifecycle of cystic echinococcosis (CE). Above 2 million of protoscoleces were collected and counted by means of microscopic examination from one shee…
12 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230417130448 
Research ArticleCharacterization of Alkalophilic Detergent Compatible Amylase from Bacillus halodurans, Isolated from a Restaurant’s Washing Area
Sana Safdar, Javed Iqbal Qazi
Bacillus halodurans (NR_025446.1) amylase producing bacterium has been isolated from a restaurant washing influenced soil. The alkaline amylase produced by the Bacillus halodurans (NR_025446.1) has been characterized for its compatibility as detergent additive…
18 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230109070109
Research ArticleTwo-sex Life Table Parameters of Oriental Fruit Fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) on Methyl Eugenol-Based Diet
Saleem Jaffar, Muhammad Yasin, Muhammad Mazahir, Ajmal Hussain, Aftab Ahmad Khan, Sajjad Hussain
Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) is an economically significant pest of fruits and vegetables worldwide. The B. dorsalis has invaded over seventy countries, including China, and has caused massive losses to a part of the agricultural ecosystem. Fundamental data ab…
1 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230628030638
Research ArticlePrevalence, Potential Risks, and Drug Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella sp. Infesting Captive Houbara Bustard
Saira Maqbool, Maheen Murtaza, Santosh Kumar, Amjad Islam Aqib, Syed Qaswar Ali Shah, Afshan Muneer et al.
Defining the enteric flora of clinically healthy bacterial captive houbara bustards as well as their antibiotic resistance is a critical step to understand the epidemiology of bacterial diseases. An investigation was carried out to identify the intestinal Stap…
6 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230613120631
Research ArticleNatural Heat Stress Affects Physiological, Hematological and Hormonal Parameters in North African Ram Breeds
Walid Mâaoui, Mohamed Amine Ferchichi, Jihen Toumi, Bayrem Jemmali, Naceur M’hamdi, Abderrahmen Ben Gara
To study the ability of sheep to maintain their homeothermy in a North African natural heat stress condition, three Tunisian sheep breeds the Barbarin (BTR), Queue Fine de l’Ouest (QFO) and Noire de Thibar (NTB) were used. A total of twelve (4 per breed)…
7 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230819131031
Research ArticleEffects of Mini Clonal Leaves on Economic Traits of Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)
S. Susikaran, S. Vijay
The performance of the Bombyx mori L. double hybrid was evaluated on two mulberry mini clones of Morus spp. based on economic characters. The present investigation were reported that significant improvement in larval parameters were observed when fed with mini…
8 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230330170326
Research ArticleMolecular Identification of Parasitic Copepods Using Cytochrome c Oxidase Subunit 1 from Chinese Marine Waters
Du Xin, Xu Xiaona, Chen Zhu, Zhang Zhiqiang, Liu Ziteng, Chang Muhammad Saleem
It has been reviewed that less attention has been given to parasitic copepods of mollusc species found in Chinese coastal waters and meager information is available about their morphological and molecular based taxonomy. Therefore, this study is designed to un…
6 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230906072422
Research ArticleOptimum Dietary Biofloc Meal Inclusion Level in Relation to Growth Performance, Feed Utilization, Body Composition and Digestibility of Rohu (Labeo rohita) (Hamilton, 1822)
Bhenkatesh Padhan, S. Athithan
Biofloc meal being a source of nutrients and bioactive compounds is a sustainable protein source in aquafeed. A 60-day feeding experiment was performed to study the effects of dietary biofloc meal inclusion on growth performance, feed utilization, body composi…
6 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230119010116
Research ArticleComparative Analysis of Nutrients and Mineral Element Contents in Muscles of Pelodiscus sinensis Raised in a Paddy Field and on a Factory Farm
Lingyun Yu, Kunhao Hong, Qiaoyan Zhou, Jie Wei, Rui Liang, Mulian Wei et al.
The aim of this study was to investigate the nutritional value of muscles of the soft-shell turtle, Pelodiscus sinensis, raised in a paddy field and on a factory farm. The study revealed that crude protein and moisture contents in the muscle tissue from turtle…
7 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230801010244
Research ArticleEffect of Rifampicin on the Adhesion Ability and Biofilm of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in diabetic patients Suffering from Tuberculosis
Xiaohu Fu, Guofu Zhao, Bin Luo
The objective of this study was to explore the effect of Rifampicin on the Adhesion Ability and Biofilm of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MT) in diabetic patients with tuberculosis complicated. Seventy patients with type II diabetes and tuberculosis who were admi…
8 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231125055956
Research ArticleDifferences in Accumulation of Nutrients in Pre-Reproductive and Pre-Diapause Female Adults of Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae)
Abdul Hafeez, Bei Li, Wen Liu, Xiao-Ping Wang
Diapause offers a series of physiological changes to sustain the successful existence of insects under adverse environmental conditions. To synchronize with the environmental changes, insects suppress their reproductive development and store a large quantity o…
8 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201220191209
Short CommunicationOccurrence of Virulent Salmonella enterica Among Migratory Birds: A Potential Zoonotic Risk
Aya Seleem, Maha A. Sabry, Khaled A. Abdel-Moein
Salmonella is considered as a foodborne pathogen causing many public health problems worldwide. However, salmonellosis is a zoonosis with wide range animal reservoirs; the role of migratory birds in the transmission of Salmonella spp. is not well known. This s…
12 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230402210451
Short CommunicationShort-Term Effects of Winter Food Supply on the Breeding Performance of the Great Tit (Parus major)
Hyun-Su Hwang, Jae-Kang Lee, Tae-Kyung Eom, Dong-Ho Lee, Shin-Jae Rhim
This study was conducted to clarify the short-term effects of a providing winter food on the breeding performance of the great tits (Parus major) in temperate mixed forest in South Korea. In each of two study sites, 45 artificial nest boxes were installed, and…
9 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230725081750
Research ArticlePopulation Dynamics of Sucking Insect Pest and Predator, Chrysoperla carnea in Transgenic Bt Cotton and Non Bt Cotton Varieties
Qadeer Ahmed Soomro, Mubasshir Sohail, Riffat Sultana, Niaz Hussain Khuhro, Raza Muhammad Memon
Transgenic Bt cotton, initially introduced to combat bollworm infestations, inadvertently resulted in increased populations of sucking pests such as Thrips tabaci, Bemisia tabaci, and Amerasica devastans in Bt cotton fields. The heavy reliance on indiscriminat…
21 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211231101251
Short CommunicationA Baseline Study on the Diversity of Rodents in Rural Mountain Areas of the Gilgit District, Pakistan
Uzma Rais, Saeed Abbas, Muhammad Mushtaq, Tariq Mehmood, Haider Abbas, Syed Arif Hussain et al.
Rodents are the largest group of small mammals and are abundantly distributed in diverse types of habitats, all over the world. In Pakistan, 43 species of rodents have been reported from different types of environmental conditions and habitats, the majority be…
10 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210913110915
Short CommunicationFirst Report of THOC6 Mutation in a Pakistani Family with Beaulieu-Boycott-Innes Syndrome
Muhammad Rashid, Muhammad Usman, Asma Ali Khan
The THOC6 protein is a component of the THO complex, which plays a role in transcription, mRNA processing, and export from the nucleus. Homozygous loss-of-function variants in the THOC6 gene have been first identified in patients with Beaulieu-Boycott-Innes sy…
12 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230510120528
Research ArticleA Rapid Survey of Wild Birds in Different Habitats in the Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia
Sulaiman A. Alrumman, Abdulaziz G. Alaofi, Hemdi S. Al-Nasser, Abdulrahman S. Al-Saif
Among the vibrant ecosystems in the Aseer region, wild birds constitute a significant component. The objective of this study was to provide an updated inventory of wild bird species in the Aseer region and investigate the differences among bird communities acr…
18 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231016085205
Short CommunicationEffect of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles on Antioxidant Enzyme System and Hematology of Tilapia
Shakeela Manzoor, Sana Aziz, Sajid Abdullah, Muhammad Sarfraz Ali
This study evaluated the effects of NiO-NPs on oxidative stress and hematological parameters in tilapia. Fish were exposed to different NiO-NPs concentrations (0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 mg/L) for 14 days. The experiment involved collecting blood samples and various or…
10 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231108072210- Short Communication
Feeding Value of Extruded Hatchery Waste Meal and its Impact on Egg Production and Quality in Laying Hens
Rafiullah, Athar Mahmud, Sarzamin Khan, Asad Sultan, Naseer Ahmad, Majid Ali et al.
Hatchery wastes can potentially be used as highly nutritious, low-cost poultry feed ingredient if processed scientifically. The aim of present study was to examine the feeding value of extruded hatchery waste meal (HWM) and its influence on egg production and…
12 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230828121423 
Research ArticleInheritance of the Fat Tail Parameters in the Rams and Ewes Offsprings with Different Sizes of the Fat Tail
Zhanibek A. Parzhanov, Nurzhan N. Azhimetov, Yermakhan I. Kistaubayev, Yerubay Baibekov, Taubassar A. Mustiyar
In Kazakhstan, special importance is attached to the development of meat and fat sheep breeding, the purpose of which is to increase the production of environmentally friendly lamb and mutton in transhumance. The problem of conservation and rational use of the…
29 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230414200420
Research ArticleEffect of Replacing Soybean Meal with Cotton Seed Meal With or Without Supplementation of Lysine on Different Biological Traits of Catla catla
Muhammad Haroon Aslam, Noor Khan, Mahroze Fatima, Muhammad Afzal Rashid, Simon J. Davies
This study aimed to assess the benefits of incorporating an exogenous enzyme (Lysine) and replacing soybean meal (SBM) with cottonseed meal (CSM), with or without lysine supplementation, in Thalia (Catla catla) diets. A total of 225 fish were divided into five…
29 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231129124515
Research ArticleDexmedetomidine Ameliorates Anxiety-Like Behaviors Induced by Sleep Deprivation in Mice
Hong Liu, Li Zhang, Yuan Xing Lu, Ling Tang
Dexmedetomidine (Dex) has been shown to relieve anxiety symptoms, but its anxiolytic mechanism in sleep-deprived mice is unclear. This study investigated the effects of Dex on corticosterone and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels in serum and hippocampal,…
7 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230523060558- Research Article
Dietary Supplementation of Citric Acid and Phytase in Plant-Based Diets Improves Mineral Bioavailability in Common Carp, Cyprinus carpio
Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Muhammad Zubair-ul-Hassan Arsalan, Nisar Ahmad, Bilal Ahmad, Sadia Tabassum, Basharat Ali
The common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is an agastric fish, having digestive tract pH above 6 and cannot digest phytate properly found in plant-based diets. Phytate acts as an anti-nutrient, as it chelates with minerals to form insoluble mineral-phytate complexes a…
29 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230803073318 
Research ArticlePhylogeny of Plasmodium vivax in Malaria-Endemic Regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Shehzad Zareen, Shahid Niaz Khan, Muhammad Adnan, Noor Ul Akbar, Sadia Norin, Rehman Ali
Malaria is a big challenge in endemic areas, especially in developing countries throughout the world. Rapidly changing climatic conditions have brought about a major shift in the prevalence and spread of vector-borne diseases. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is kn…
2 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230410070413
Research ArticleMolecular Insights and Comparative Antibiogram Profiling of Tetracycline and Aminoglycosides Resistant Staphlococcus aureus Strains Isolated from Bubaline Endometritis
Painda Bakht, Muhammad Ijaz, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Hassaan Bin Aslam, Abdul Rehman
Staphylococcus aureus is an emerging and multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterium associated with infections of the buffalo’s reproductive system. The aim of current investigation was to calculate the prevalence and molecular characterization of tetracycline…
6 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231102072623
Research ArticleMolecular Cloning, Tissue Distribution, and Hypoxia and Ammonia Stress Response of the p38 MAPK of Black Seabream (Acanthopagrus schlegelii)
Jing Wang, Tiejin Tong, Yuanchao Zou, Xiaoling Xu, Qiang Wu, Qingchao Shi
P38 mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) has important effects in inflammation and immune regulation. Understanding the molecular characteristics of p38 MAPK would elucidate the environmental stress resistance of cultured fishes. The full-length 2642 bp cDN…
7 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230226020206
Research ArticleThe Antidiabetic and Nephroprotective Effects of Zingiber officinale Rosc in Diabetic Nephropathy Rats
Ambreen Niazi, Nazish Iqbal Khan
Diabetes is a metabolic syndrome characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period of time. Blood vessels, eyes, kidney, heart and nerves are particularly damaged by diabetes. About one-third of diabetic patients develop diabetic nephropathy (D…
8 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230620020629- Research Article
Economic Analysis of Public Sector Sponsored Fisheries Enterprises in Jharkhand, India
Swati Kachhap, T. Umamaheswari, M. Rajakumar, S. Athithan, A.K. Singh, Pradeep Kumar
Jharkhand is one of the developing states in fisheries that have just started getting popular. The beneficiaries (fish farmers) of the selected state government schemes viz., Cage Culture Vistar Avum Sudradhikaran Yojana (CCVASY), Riverine Fish Farming Yojana…
8 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230725064946 - Research Article
Antibacterial and Immuno-Modulatory Effects of Probiotics and Phytobiotics in Spent Rhode Island Red Layers
Muhammad Mushtaq, Muhammad Shuaib, Aamir Iqbal, Abubakar Sufyan, Muqader Shah, Noor Ul Ain Nawaz et al.
This research study was designed to evaluate the synergistic effects of phytobiotics and probiotics during the induced mix (Escherichia coli and Salmonella) infection in egg-type birds. Six different phytobiotic extracts with a constant dose level of probiotic…
8 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230305080346 
Short CommunicationBacteriostatic Effect of Royal Jelly on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Songhao Tian, Jinhua Li, Jing Zhao, Jiamin Sang, Ruizhe Song, Zhaoying Guang
This study aimed to investigate the bacteriostatic effect of royal jelly (RJ) on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) and to elucidate the underlying mechanism. MRSA cultures were exposed to varying concentrations of royal jelly (RJ), and MRSA absorbanc…
12 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220330150325
Research ArticleGrafted Larval Age as a Factor Affecting Honeybee (Apis mellifera) Queen Cell Acceptance and Morphometric Characteristics
Muhammad Akbar Lashari, Agha Mushtaque Ahmed, Dalal M. Aljedani, Fahad Nazir Khoso, Rashid Mahmood, Muhammad Khalid Rafique et al.
Queen is the prime entity of the honeybee colony, which determines the fate of the colony’s productivity. The methods used for rearing honeybees are crucial to their success. This study was conducted in the spring of 2020 and 2021 to examine how queen ce…
21 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231105074710
Short CommunicationBioprecipitation of Toxic Metal Ions by Highly Metal-Resistant Dissimilatory Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria using Pressmud Hydrolysate as Growth Substrate
Muhammad Muneeb, Ali Hussain, Qurat-ul-Ain Ahmad, Arshad Javid, Jibran Hussain
Environmental impact of metallic ions is well studied thus necessitates their removal from anthropogenically impacted regions. Chemical neutralization is frequently employed but has drawbacks such producing secondary pollutants and being expensive. Exploitatio…
12 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230730161621
Research ArticleHaemato-Biochemical and Histopathological Effects of Fungicide Pyraclostrobin on Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica)
Nabeel Ahmad, Fuan Qiu, Iqra Shahid, Abdul Ghaffar, Yasir Mahmood, Khalid Mehmood et al.
The use of different pesticides (including fungicides i.e., pyraclostrobin) is increasing day by day in crop farming for achieving high production from crops which is the major source of environmental hazards. These pesticides including pyraclostrobin are rela…
18 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230627080641- Research Article
Identification and Antibiogram of Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Camels with Molecular Recognition of Some Virulence and Antibiotic Resistance Encoding Genes
Amgad A. Moawad, Ahmed M. Ammar, Amany N. Dapgh, Dina A.M. Ragab
Respiratory diseases are emerging concerns of animals including camels which result in considerable loss in production, elevated mortalities and increased cost of treatment. K. pneumoniae is a substantial opportunistic pathogen that induces a wide spectrum of…
21 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220827150805 - Research Article
Implications for Primate Population Management and the Occupational Safety of Primate Handlers: A Natural, Zoos and Captive Environment Comparative Study in China
Yong Zhu, Xingxing Yang, Ruisong Tao, Qixin Zhang
Nonhuman primates can be naturally infected with a plethora of viruses with zoonotic potential viruses. Relative to the other animals, the close phylogenetic relationship between human and nonhuman primates results in a high potential for pathogen exchange. Th…
21 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230315010358 
Research ArticleShark (Elasmobranchs) Fisheries Trend in Pakistan: Species Composition of Catch and their Conservation Status
Amir Javed, Seema Shafique, Shabir Ali Amir, Pirzada J.A. Siddiqui
Sharks are important group of marine and estuarine cartilaginous fishes and hold ecological and commercial importance. Studies on the diversity, life-history and species distribution in South-East Asian countries are limited. Here, we studied the number of sha…
6 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230612060631
Research ArticleEffects of Low Temperature Stress on Survival, Reproduction and Protective Enzyme Activities of Ectropis grisescens Warren 1894 (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)
Li Qiao, Lei Chen, Yinli Jin, Zhou Zhou, Shubao Geng
Ectropis grisescens Warren 1894 is a tea garden pest that poses a significant threat to tea yield and quality. To better understand its ecological resilience and potential population dynamics under changing environmental conditions, this study investigated the…
7 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221125041127- Short Communication
Length-Weight Relationships of 8 Plateau Indigenous Fishes of Xinjiang, China
Liwei Xia, Xinyue Wang, Chengxin Wang, Fangze Zi, Jianmin Ge, Yong Song et al.
In this study, the length and weight of eight fish species from Xinjiang, China, were measured, the length-weight relationships (LWRs) were analyzed, and growth status was evaluated. A total of 274 samples were collected by trawl nets (set gill nets) and groun…
10 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230330090358 
Research ArticleDietary Phytase Supplemented Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal Improved Growth and Nutrient Digestibility in Cirrhinus mrigala
Tahira Ali, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Zeeshan Yousaf, Mahnoor Saleem, Nisar Ahmad, Danish Riaz et al.
The current study was conducted to provide a sustainable and affordable feed for fingerlings of Cirrhinus mrigala by using Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM), as well as to examine the effects of phytase supplementation on growth and digestibility of nutrients.…
29 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230804064512