Issue · 2025
Pakistan J. Zool., Vol. 57, Iss. 6, pp. 2501-3000
52 articles · pp. 2501-3000 · All issues →
Research ArticleCitric Acid as a Feed Supplement: Effect on Labeo rohita Fingerlings to Promote Nutrient Digestibility, Growth and Hematological Indices
Majid Hussain, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Nisar Ahmad, Muhammad Moazam Jalees, Nida Ismat, Danish Riaz et al.
Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) supplemented with citric acid (CA) was observed in this research to promote the digestibility of nutrients, growth and hematology of Labeo rohita (rohu) fingerlings. During the 90-day trial, six test diets were created, one of…
21 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221221071258
Research ArticleSupplementation of Chick Feed with Kitchen Waste has No Negative Effect on Production Performance and Egg Characteristics of Gallus gallus domesticus
Hafiz Muhammad Awais Sarwar, Javed Iqbal Qazi, Sohail Ahmad, Ali Hasan, Ali Hussain
The study was based on comparison, production and optimization of internal and external physical characteristics of eggs produced by Gallus gallus domesticus fed with kitchen waste-based feed against commercial feed. Food waste was collected from different mar…
14 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230802064639
Research ArticleEfficiency of Utilization of Nutrients and Energy from Forages with the Addition of Felutsen Carbohydrate Complex to the Diet of the Kazakh White-Headed Breed Steers
Vladimir Kosilov, Darya Kurokhtina, Gulsara Kasimova, Bakytkanym Kadraliyeva, Elena Nikonova, Ivan Mikolaychik et al.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the specific features of consumption and utilization of nutrients, energy and nitrogen in the diet of steers of the Kazakh white-headed breed while feeding with a balanced carbohydrate complex Felutsen for beef catt…
14 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210224140248
Research ArticleAltitudinal Differences of Bird Assemblages, Profusion, and Feeding Guilds in Khunjerab, Lal Suhanra and Hingol National Parks
Komel Ahmed, Zulfiqar Ali, Rida Ahmad, Usman Ahmad, Irfan Zainab, Aliza Batool
Studying avian diversity across different altitudes reveals how altitude impacts species distribution and adaptation, informing conservation strategies and ecological knowledge. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of avian species diversity, abundance…
29 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240723163821
Research ArticleAssessing Wildlife and Ecology Amid Infrastructure Development in the Upper Indus Basin, Pakistan
Usman Ahmad, Sajid Rashid Ahmad, Zulfiqar Ali, Rida Ahmad
Understanding the baseline ecology of the Upper Indus Basin, Pakistan has become absolutely essential with ongoing infrastructure projects in the region as it would have various consequences on different habitats of the area. This study aims to provide a compr…
24 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240223121505
Short CommunicationPreservation of Hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) Using Water Soluble Chitosan Based Coatings Combined with Tea Polyphenols
Yunqian He, Yu Liu, Xiang Li, Shengjun Wu
Chitosan has a coating-forming ability and antibacterial activity, whilst tea polyphenols (TPs) have antibacterial and potent antioxidant activities. The present study aims to explore the effects of water-soluble chitosan (WSC)-based coatings alone (10 g/L of…
15 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240601234442
ReviewFertilizers in Aquaculture: An Overview of its Types, Market Trends, and Future
N. Dhilip Maniraj, N. Felix, S. Mahalakshmi, R. Somu Sunder Lingam
Fertilization is an important management activity which is followed in all aquaculture production systems, from extensive, semi-intensive to intensive aquaculture farms. Fertilization helps in sustaining the productivity of the pond by acting as a natural food…
14 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240713054109- Review
Fragmented Landscapes as Refuge for Forest Birds in Pakistan and India: A Systematic Review
Muhammad Azeem Akhter, Mark E Hostetler, Ihsan Qadir, Muhammad Talha Imtiaz
Fragmented landscapes in human-dominated areas could provide habitat for birds. We performed a systematic review of the occurrence of forest birds in urban green spaces, residential/commercial areas, and agricultural lands in India and Pakistan. We identified…
14 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240206201003 
ReviewPhenotypic Characterisation of Selected African Sheep Breeds: A Review
Thabang Sako, Thobela Louis Tyasi, Jones Ng’ambi
Phenotypic characterisation of animals is very important in describing the uniqueness of animal genetic resources and providing data for the conservation of sheep genetic resources. Evolutionary forces like mutation, drift, selection and migration that cause c…
14 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230510000554
Research ArticleEffect of Carbon Source Addition Strategies on Water Quality, Growth Performance and Histology in Penaeus vannamei and GIF Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Polyculture Model in Lined Pond - BFT Aquaculture Systems
Malreddy Joshna, Baboonsundaram Ahilan, Cheryl Antony, Krishnan Ravaneswaran, Pushparaj Chidambaram, Arumugam Uma et al.
Profitable and environmental friendly culture depends on the innovative and sustainable technology method of production. The experiment was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of biofloc on the water quality, growth performance and histology of Penaeus vannam…
13 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240313051714
Research ArticleImpact of Fishmeal Replacement with Poultry By-product Meal and Fish Protein Hydrolysate: Effect on Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Whole-Body Composition and Growth Gene (IGF-1) Expression of Striped Murrel (Channa striata)
Govindharaj Sathishkumar, Nathan Felix, Amit Ranjan, Arumugam Uma, Mir Ishfaq Nazir, Elangovan Prabu
A 60-day feeding trial was conducted to examine the effects of replacing fish meal (FM) protein with graded levels of poultry by-product meal (PBM), with or without supplementation of fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) on growth, nutrient utilization, whole-body c…
29 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240408111116
Research ArticleToxicity of Commonly Used Insecticides against Apis dorsata (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in South Punjab, Pakistan
Waseem Akram, Asif Sajjad, Mudssar Ali, Hafiz Azhar Ali Khan, Sumaira Maqsood, Syed Umar Farooq
Honeybees are considered important pollinators of economically important crops that play a significant role in food security. The population of honeybees is declining due to the non-judicious and extensive use of pesticides. The current study was planned to ev…
29 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231202072259
Research ArticleExploring the Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Extracted from Tribulus terrestris on Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Mice
Hafiza Sadaf Zahra, Riffat Iqbal, Muhammad Khan
Diabetes, characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood, imposes significant health and economic burdens globally. The current study aimed to develop a potent antidiabetic drug with fewer adverse effects. Therefore, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) wer…
13 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240726135052
Research ArticleImproving the Growth Performance and Nutrient Utilization in Broilers Fed Low Protein Diet: The Effect of Bacillus pumilus on Digestibility and Microflora Dynamics
Shehzad Ahmed Soomro, Muhammad Aslam, Shoaib Ahmed Pirzado, Ghulam Rasool, Khalid Mashay Al-Anazi, Muhammad Bilawal Arain et al.
The main purpose of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of dietary addition of Bacillus pumilus on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and microflora of broiler chickens fed low protein diet. A total of 180 one-day-old male chicks were randomly d…
13 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240525073941
Research ArticleGender Differences in Cytokine Response to Post-COVID 19 Vaccination: Insights from Iraqi Subjects
Roua J. AbdulKhaliq, Mohammed YI Al-Hamadani, Wael M. El-Sayed
Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in late 2019, COVID-19 has posed unprecedented global challenges, prompting urgent vaccine development to mitigate its health, economic, and social impacts. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Baghdad, Iraq from Septem…
20 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240917130242
Research ArticleMorphometric Analysis and Associated Genes of Beef Characteristics of Large Ruminants of Pakistan
Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Ijaz Ahmad, Syed Muhammad Suhail, Farhan Anwer Khan
Pakistan holds various multipurpose large ruminant species well adapted to its climatic conditions. However, lack of a certain breed for beef production to overcome the meat demand. To explore different breeds for beef production, this research was conducted o…
24 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240113171554
Research ArticleTherapeutic Effects of Autologous Platelets-Rich Plasma with Hydrofiber Dressing on Cutaneous Wound Healing in Experimental Rabbit Model
Fawad Khalil Pitafi, Hamid Akbar, Ayesha Safdar, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Muhammad Abid Hayat
Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in combination with hydrofiber dressing (HFD) has been suggested for cutaneous wound repair. However, the scientific proof validating its application in animals experiencing cutaneous wound restoration is limited. Thus, th…
25 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240414200259
Research ArticleMolecular Depiction of Vermicompost Associated Bacteria Possessed Agricultural Traits
Saiqa Andleeb, Anum Naseer, Fahad Kiyani, Fayaz Ahmed, Muhammad Fiaz Khan, Wajid Arshad Abbasi et al.
Vermicomposting is an environmentally cordial process in which different organic wastes are converted into compost by earthworms. Vermicompost is the end product of vermicomposting which is a peat-like material, highly porous with maximum aeration and drainage…
25 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230525060540
Research ArticleIn silico Analysis of Non-Synonymous Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in α-Toxin of Clostridium perfringens Toxinotype B Isolated from Lamb Dysentery Cases in Pakistan
Mian Muhammad Khubaib Sattar, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Yung Fu Chang, Tahir Yaqub, Asim Aslam
This study delves into the in-silico analysis of non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the α-toxin of Clostridium perfringens toxinotype B strains causing lamb dysentery and provide insights for future therapeutic interventions. The SN…
21 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240712064703
Research ArticleIn-Vitro and In-Vivo Antibacterial Effects of Saxifraga umbellulata var. Pectinata on Escherichia coli Isolated from Yaks
Kuanhui Liu, Shihui Xie, Ting Li, Reem M. Aljowaie, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Kun Li
Yaks are economically important animals in plateau regions. Bacterial diarrhea especially caused by drug-resistant pathogens like Escherichia coli has been a persistent issue among them. In this study, we explored the antibacterial effects of Saxifraga umbellu…
20 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240415062301
Research ArticleComparative Analysis of Zooplankton Population Dynamics in Polluted and Non-Polluted Coastal Zones of the Northern Arabian Sea
Nafisa Shoaib, Venus A. Qadir, Tayyaba Hamid, Pirzada Jamal Ahmed Siddiqui
Zooplankton are minute aquatic animals with limited swimming capabilities drift within the water columns of ocean, seas or freshwater bodies to move great distance. Their remarkable tolerance to environmental stress designate them as an indicator species for a…
29 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210619050616
Research ArticlePopulation Dynamic Parameters of Rohu, Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) in the Indus River, Sindh, Pakistan
Memon Aamir Mahmood, Du Xin, Chang Muhammad Saleem, Chen Zhu, Xu Xiaona, Yelin Jiang et al.
The population dynamics of Labeo rohita in the Indus River of Pakistan were analyzed using monthly length frequency data from January 2013 to December 2013. The study focused on growth, mortality rates, exploitation, biological reference points (BRPs), yield p…
24 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231229182844
Research ArticleEffect of High-Energy Food On Body Mass Regulation in Yunnan Red-Backed Vole, Eothenomys miletus
Yan Geng, Wanlong Zhu, Xiao-Mi Yang
Quality or quantity of food in the environment can affect the energy metabolism of wild small mammals. In order to clarify the effect of high-energy food on the body mass, thermogenic capacity, and body composition in Eothenomys miletus from the Hengduan mount…
13 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240618030451
Research ArticleEvaluating the Human Health Risks of Oryza sativa Contaminated With Heavy Metals in Diversely Irrigated Fields of Sahiwal, Pakistan
Mehwish Aslam, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Kafeel Ahmad, Naila Riaz, Faiza Zubair, Fatima Ghulam Muhammad et al.
Heavy metals exposure in Oryza sativa varieties imposes great health risks to human health. The current study was conducted to investigate the heavy metal content in different varieties of rice grown in adversely irrigated fields of Sahiwal, Sargodha. This stu…
13 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240418044008- Research Article
Influence of Fumaric Acid Fortified Diet on Growth Performance and Haematological Responses of Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia
H. Manimaran, P. Chidambaram, P. Yuvarajan, M. Joshna
An eight-week indoor feeding trial was carried out to determine the consequences of fumaric acid (FA) addition in the diet on growth performance, feed utilization and haematological responses of GIFT. Four isonitrogenous (28% of crude protein) diets were formu…
13 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240405062027 
Short CommunicationThe Origin of Indonesian Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus) Inferred from Mitochondrial Cytochrome-b Gene
Abdullah Baharun, Widya Pintaka Bayu Putra, Annisa Rahmi, Ristika Handarini, Bagus Arif Setiawan
Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) is the one of Rodentidae animals that originated from Andes Mountains of South America. This study was aimed to determine the origin of Indonesian guinea pig based on partial mitochondrial Cytochrome-b (Cyt-b) gene sequence. Ten ma…
14 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240130051740
Short CommunicationGeographical Spatial Distribution of a Tropical Freshwater Snail, Oncomelania hupensis and Influencing Factors on its Distribution
Zixia Tang, Lihong Li, Wenting Chen, Hui Zhang, Yue Guo
This study describes the spatial and temporal distribution characteristics of Oncomelania hupensis a tropical freshwater snail in mainland China from 2011 to 2020. It assesses the impact of factors, including newfound snail distribution area, eliminated snail…
15 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240508185932
Research ArticlePull-Push Strategy for the Management of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Tomatoes
Ghulam Qader Mangrio, Arfan Ahmed Gilal, Lubna Bashir Rajput, Jamal-U-Ddin Hajano, Abdul Hayee Gabol, Sajjad Hussain Rind
Globally, Tuta absoluta (TLM) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) has emerged as a devastating pest of tomatoes. While insecticides are the primary means of management, there is also a potential for other control measures. The effectiveness of pull (attractant) and pus…
21 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230801132039
Research ArticlePrevalence, Associated Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasite and Molecular Characterization of Haemonchus contortus in Small Ruminant
Muhammad Azhar Memon, Javaid Ali Gadahi, Sana Noor Panhwer, Sambreena Tunio2 Mansoor Tariq, Zubair Ahmed Laghari, Shaharbano Memon et al.
Gastrointestinal parasites significantly reduce the growth and productivity of livestock. The morbidity and mortality of kids and lambs due to GIT parasites may lead to profound economic losses in rural communities. This study was conducted on GIT parasites of…
13 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231015102923
Research ArticlePhysio-Metabolic Responses of Striped Murrel (Channa striata) Fed on Poultry By- product Meal and Fish Protein Hydrolysate
Govindharaj Sathishkumar, Nathan Felix, Amit Ranjan, Arumugam Uma, Elangovan Prabu
A 60-day feeding trial was conducted to examine the effects of replacing fish meal (FM) protein with graded levels of poultry by-product meal (PBM), with or without supplementation of fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) on digestive enzyme activities, intestinal mo…
13 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240516094829
Research ArticlePhenotypic Characterisation of Selected South African Beef Cattle Breeds: A Systematic Review
Lubabalo Bila, Dikeledi Petunia Malatji, Thobela Louis Tyasi
The phenotypic characteristics of livestock are very fundamental in describing the uniqueness of animal genetic resources. Phenotypic characteristics of South African beef cattle breeds are poorly understood. The objective of this study was to systematically r…
13 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230924120210
Research ArticleSequence based Characterization of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus from Punjab, Pakistan
Farid Ahmed Khan, Nadia Mukhtar, Hassaan Bin Aslam, Hamda Pervaiz, Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Muhammad Furqan Shahid et al.
Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) is an acute or subacute, highly infectious vector-borne disease with significant morbidity and mortality rates. A massive epidemic of LSDV occurred in Pakistan during 2021-2022, causing devastating effects on the socio-economic…
20 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240417080121
Short CommunicationTemporal Occurrence of European Bee-Eater Merops apiaster and its Impact on Foraging Behavior and Queen Survival of Native Honeybee Apis mellifera jemenitica in Asir Region of Saudi Arabia
Zubair Ahmad, Khalid Ali Khan, Hamed A. Ghramh
Merops apiaster, a migrating bee-eating bird, wreaks havoc on their path and pasture in Saudi Arabia. It is widely found throughout the Kingdom during migration and in peak periods in April (spring) and September to mid-October (fall). It may breed from time t…
14 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231219073202
Research ArticleDetection of Anaplasma in Haemaphysalis longicornis from Hilly Area in Central China
Ke Zhang, Xiangdong Jin, Ying Ding, Yujie Chen, Ruixuan Shi, Yuanzhi Wang
Anaplasma are zoonotic intracellular bacteria transmitted mainly by ticks. Ticks and tick-borne Anaplasma in the hilly area in Central China are not well studied. During June to July in 2018, ticks were collected from six counties in the hilly area of Funiu Mo…
24 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230423080416
Research ArticleBehavioural Responses of the Passerine Birds to the Environmental Variables in Central Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Yasin, Hammad Ahmad Khan, Zain ul Abdin, Sajida Mustafa
Present paper discusses the effects of altered temperatures due to the environmental stressors on the four passerines in varied habitats of Central Punjab, Pakistan. In the worldwide ecosystems, the biodiversity has been seriously jeopardized with uncertain ec…
25 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240311112128
Research ArticlePhytochemical Analysis and Investigation of Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Nociceptive, and Anti-Pyretic Activities of Acorus calamus Linn. Rhizome Extracts in Animal Models
Muhammad Usman Bari, Bilal Aslam, Wafa Majeed, Muhammad Naeem Faisal
Acorus calamus Linn. (family Acoraceae) is a perennial plant that has traditionally been used to alleviate pain, inflammation, and other ailments. This study was aimed to assess the phytochemical analysis, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-nociceptive, and…
20 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240506024014
Research ArticleStreptococcus bovis JB1 Protects Against Oxidative Stress Caused by comC Knockout by Increasing Trehalose Secretion
Quanhui Peng, Ali Mujtaba Shah, Wang Zhi-Sheng, Xue Bai, Wang Li-Zhi, Zou Hua-Wei et al.
Streptococcus bovis mainly produces lactic acid in the rumen leading to acute rumen acidosis, and can also cause diseases such as infective endocarditis and colorectal cancer. The growth and reproduction of S. bovis mainly relies on ComC and ComDE, a quorum se…
29 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231209141813
Research ArticleA SNP in ADIPOQ Gene can be Used as Molecular Marker for Growth Traits in Goats
Qingming An, Xiaoting Ding, Dahui Wang, Zijing Zhang, Yu-Jia Sun, Xu Wang et al.
This study investigated single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in intronic regions of the ADIPOQ gene and estimated their contributions to growth traits of goats. We first found a SNP site at the 14059th base position in the second introssn of the ADIPOQ gene…
24 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210126020127
Research ArticleEvaluating the Influence of Swimming Training on Memory Enhancement and Learning Skills in Mice
Yuhui Wang, Guoping Duan, Xingjun Ni
Assessing the cognitive benefits of swimming exercise is extremely important for both public health and cognitive science. Our study seeks to examine the complex relationship between physical activity and cognitive improvement while suggesting practical method…
20 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240118012625
Research ArticleIsolation and Characterization of Vagococcus fluvialis from Deceased Pigs in Jiangsu, China
Zhixin Guan, Abdul Wahaab, Mohsin Nawaz, Muhammad Naveed Anwar, Yuhao Li, Junjie Zhang et al.
The Gram-positive Vagococcus fluvialis has been regarded as a potential bacterial pathogen. It has been isolated from the environment, birds, fishes, and mammals with a slight knowledge of their species. V. fluvialis is also believed to act as pro-biotic in fi…
25 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240313174156
Research ArticleComparative Transcriptomic and Proteomic Analyses Provide Insights into the Key Genes Involved in Fat Deposition in Diqing Tibetan Pig
Jingru Nie, Bo Zhang, Li Ma, Dawei Yan, Hao Zhang, Xinxing Dong
The contents of subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intermuscular fat directly affect pork quality. The large Diqing Tibetan pig (TP) is a unique plateau pig breed in China. However, the mechanism of transcriptional regulation of fat deposition in this pig is unc…
24 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230817034610- Research Article
Nutritional Evaluation and Cost Analysis of Dietary Replacement of Fish Meal with Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) in the Diet of GIF Tilapia
G.K. Raswin Geoffery, S. Athithan, J. Jaculine Pereira, K.S. Vijay Amirtharaj, R. Jeyashakila, K. Green Sea et al.
Fish meal is one of the limiting factors in the aquaculture feed industry for the formulated diets. So, the present study endeavored to investigate the efficacy of dietary replacement of fish meal with black solider fly larvae at graded levels on feed intake,…
25 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240711095022 
Research ArticleImmunogenic Response for the Production of Polyclonal Antibodies of Human Serum Amyloid A1 (hSAA1) in Rabbits and Mice
Saira Ahmad, Ukasha Tahir, Qurratulann Afza Gardner, Muhammad Akhtar
Serum amyloid A1 (SAA1) is a high-density lipoprotein which is involved in lipid metabolism and immune regulation. It serves as a potential biomarker for the diagnosis under inflammatory pathophysiological conditions. The present study deals with the cost-effe…
21 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240519104210
Research ArticleMicrosatellite Marker-Based Genetic Characterization of Labeo Species in the Riverine System of Punjab, Pakistan
Uzma Batool, Laiba Shafique, Muhammad Tayyab, Shakeela Parveen, Muhammad Hussain, Fouzia Tabassum et al.
The genetic integrity of local fish populations is being compromised by overfished freshwater fisheries and inadequate stock propagation techniques. We used 10 microsatellite markers to look at the genetic diversity and population structure of three Labeo spec…
13 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240131175252
Short CommunicationTwo Synthetic Organic Compounds Containing Phosphorus against Pathogenic Microorganism
Khudaverdi G. Ganbarov, Gaoussou Binate, Valeh Ismailov, Niftali Yusubov, Muhammad Fiaz, Muhammad Shoaib
In accordance with the global action plan on antimicrobial resistance established by the WHO, and with the aim of obtaining better therapeutic agents more effective than conventional antibiotics, we evaluated the antimicrobial activity of two synthetic organic…
14 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240229055643
Research ArticleImpact of Eggs Storage Time and Duration of Fumigation on Hatchability, Embryonic Mortality and Characteristics of Day Old Chicks
Abdul Hafeez, Raja Sikandar, Shabana Naz, Ibrahim A. Alhidary, Rifat Ullah Khan, Simona Tarricone
This study aimed to investigate the effects of egg storage time and fumigation duration on chick quality, hatchability, and breakout analysis in broilers. A total of 600 eggs from each storage time (24 and 48 h) were divided into three fumigation groups (15, 2…
25 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240602050103
Research ArticleHLF: A Novel Epigenetically Regulated Tumor Suppressor and Diagnostic Biomarker in Breast Cancer
Kokab Farooq, Sheereen Gull, Zubia Farooq, Sitara Nisar, Sadia Bukhari, Naveed Shahzad
Breast cancer (BC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women. Early detection based on genetic and epigenetic biomarkers significantly improved the survival rates of BC. In this study, we investigated the epigenetic regulation and tumor suppresso…
20 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250113172610
Research ArticleAssessing the Role of Conservation Strips in Enhancing Beneficial Fauna in the Wheat-Cotton Agricultural System in Punjab, Pakistan
Saba Haider, Fawad Z.A. Khan, Hafiza Tahira Gul, Mudssar Ali, Shahid Iqbal
Agricultural landscapes with strict monocultures are causing a decline in on-farm biodiversity. Conservation areas, consisting of grasses, shrubs, especially flowering plants, could help conserve on-farm biodiversity. In the current study, a conservation strip…
29 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240210191053
Research ArticleComplete Mitochondrial Genome Sequence of Nannostomus beckfordi and Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis
Xian-Ru Li, Yi-Jing Zhan, Kai-Rui Zhang, Cheng-He Sun
Nannostomus beckfordi belonging to the order Characiformes is an economically valuable fish. To better understand the origin, evolution, and phylogenetic status of N. beckfordi, the mitochondrial genome was sequenced and characterized. The total genome length…
21 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240603083501
Research ArticleAssessment of Selective Synthetic Insecticides Against Third Instar Larvae of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Under Laboratory Conditions
Usama Saleem, Muhammad Asrar, Farhat Jabeen, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Dilbar Hussain
Maize is the third most important cereal crop in Pakistan but its productivity is endangered by the attack of the invasive insect pest, Spodoptera frugiperda. Synthetic insecticides are amongst the most significant short-term strategies to control S. frugiperd…
21 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240728125802
Research ArticleMitochondrial Genome of the Hermit Crab Coenobita lila (Anomura: Paguroidea) and Insights into Gene Rearrangements and Phylogeny of Anomura
Tinghao Yan, Xiaoli Sun, Jie Yang, Gang Wang, Yuhua Miao, Yue Zhang et al.
The complete mitochondrial genome of Coenobite lila was sequenced and annotated. It was 16,396 bp in length and contained 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes and a control region. Mitochondrial genome of C. lila, was with nega…
13 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230228100248
Research ArticleConcomitant Risk Factors of Worm Infestation Prevalence in Sahiwal Calves under Different Management Conditions
Hafiz Qadeer Ahmed, Adil Shahzad, Umar Farooq, Ghayyoor Ahmad, Muhammad Farhan Ayaz Chishti, Muhammad Riaz
The dairy industry relies heavily on the successful rearing of calves, as their progeny are essential for livestock production and sustainability. The early life stages of calves present numerous challenges that require proper husbandry practices. Among these,…
13 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240925125602