Issue · 2026
Pakistan J. Zool., Vol. 58, Iss. 4, pp. 1501-2000
54 articles · pp. 1501-2000 · All issues →
Research ArticleThe Complete Mitochondrial Genome of the Niviventer lotipes (Rodentia: Muridae) from China and its Phylogenetic Analysis
Yifei Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihui Zhang, Qiuying Guo, Zhu Liu
Most of Niviventer’s phylogenetic analyses were performed using several mitochondrial (CYTB, COI) and nuclear genes (RAG1, IRBP) alone or in combination, but yielded inconsistent results. In order to further understand the phylogeny of Niviventer lotipes…
10 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241007123906
Research ArticleAntibiotic Sensitivity and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates Recovered from Human Patients
Bushra Perveen, Saeed ul Hassan Khan, Syed Farhan Haider Rizvi, Muhammad Anas, Zuhaib Ali
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an important bacterial pathogen, is frequently linked to hospital acquired infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals, necessitating prompt detection for control and prevention. The study aimed to examine the expression of…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250811054943- Research Article
Nutritional Profile and in situ Ruminal Digestion Kinetics of King Grass and Mott Grass
Hafiz Muhammad Farooq, Umair Younas, Faisal Shahzad, Faiz-Ul-Hassan, Asif Javaid, Muhammad Abdullah et al.
This study focused on the assessment of a nutritional profile and in situ ruminal degradability of king grass (Blepharidachne kingii) and mott grass (Pennisetum purpureum) in Nili Ravi buffaloes at the University’s livestock farm. Rumen-cannulated buffal…
20 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241021075831 
Research ArticlePrevalence of E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium in Migratory Birds from Balochistan Province, Pakistan
Ajmal Nisar Mengal, Muhammad Hassan Saleem, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Muhammad Oneeb
Migratory birds undertake vast long distance journeys each year in response to changes in food availability, habitat, and climate, with millions of individuals traversing the globe. Pakistan, situated on a significant Asian flyway, hosts a diverse array of mig…
24 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230825163538
Research ArticleLanosterol Fails to Restore Lens Transparency in Murine Cataract: In Vivo and In Vitro Evidence
Lingxi Wei, Xiaolong Chen, Imran Ali, Zhuoling Li, Arshad Mehmood, Wahid Shah
The conventional belief that cataracts are irreversible and require surgical intervention for vision restoration has been challenged. This study aimed to investigate whether oxysterols, lanosterol, exert effects by binding to crystallin proteins and contribute…
18 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250821071745
Research Articlec-MET as a Prognostic Biomarker for Colon Cancer Progression, Metastasis, and Targeted Therapy
Fatima Khalid, Zahoor Qadir Samra, Muhammad Imtiaz Shafiq
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the leading causes of cancer-related mortality globally, with metastasis as a key driver of poor outcomes. In Pakistan, colon cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer, with an increased occurrence rate in young people. The c-…
10 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250520135756
Research ArticleFood Habits and Seasonal Variation in Diet of Himalayan Musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Muhammad Bashir Khan, Basharat Ahmad, Riaz Aziz Minhas, Usman Ali, Shaista Ali, Sajid Abbasi et al.
The Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) is an endangered species. Its population is reported to be rapidly decreasing owing to habitat loss and overhunting for the highly valuable musk pods. Conservation of this species needs a better understanding of av…
25 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241211101310
Research ArticleEffect of Feeding Varying Processed Forms of Peanut Haulms on Growth Performance of Salt Range Lambs in Pothwar Region of Pakistan
Muhammad Fiaz, Muhammad Hassan, Muhammad Mushtaq, Tanveer Ahmad, Syeda Maryam Hussain, Muhammad Shoaib et al.
This experiment was planned with main aim to investigate the effect of feeding processed forms of peanut haulms on the production performance of Salt Range lambs under Pothwar region of Punjab, Pakistan. Twelve lambs (4 months old) were randomly assigned to th…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250220105100- Review
Conservation Status and Habitat Use of Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in Punjab, Pakistan: A Critical Review of Emerging Threats and Future Prospects
Ghulam Asghar, Iqra Kalsoom
Evolutionarily distant and ecologically significant Indian pangolin Manis crassicaudata is at a critically endangered stage. The Indian pangolin contributes to ecological balance by controlling the insect population. The IUCN classified it as one of the traffi…
21 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250625081756 
Short CommunicationDetection of African Swine Fever Virus Genotype II and IGR-II Variant in Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) and Dermacentor steini Tick from Peninsular Malaysia
Shih Keng Loong, Auni Atikah AbdulHalim, Siti Nur Athirah Azman, Muhammad Haiqal Syarriman AbdulRahim, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Nurul Aini Husin et al.
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and economically devastating disease of domestic and wild pigs caused by the African swine fever virus (ASFV), a large DNA virus of the Asfarviridae family. The virus was first reported in Malaysia in 2021 in Sa…
25 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250814071109
Research ArticleDual Pathogenic Mutations of the FYCO1 Gene Segregating with Autosomal Recessive Congenital Cataract in a Pakistani Family
Sidra Saeed, Maham Shahbaz, Muhammad Hassaan Ali, Muhammad Asif Naeem
Congenital cataracts (CC) are a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness, mainly prevalent in populations with high consanguinity rates, such as Pakistan. This study emphasizes the molecular and bioinformatics characterization of FYCO1 gene mutations l…
21 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250416192639- Research Article
Comparative Study of Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in Muscovy Ducks Raised on Slatted Flooring and Free-Range Systems
Nguyen Thi Chuc, Trinh Thi Hong Mo, Nguyen Minh Tri, Nguyen Thi My Phuong, Phan Nhan
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of housing systems and sex on the hematological and biochemical parameters of Muscovy ducks. Forty clinically healthy ducks, approximately 8 weeks of age, were randomly assigned to slatted flooring or free-range systems…
24 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250621053215 
Research ArticleStructure and Phylogenetic Relationships of the Whole Mitochondrial Genome Sequence of Thryssa vitrirostris
Vethanayagam Punitha, Gurupatham Devadhasan Biji
Thryssa belongs to the Engraulidae family, which isdistributed across the Indian and Arabian seas. Fisheries and aquaculture involving Thryssa species have significant economic importance in many countries. The mitochondrial genome (mt genome) of Thryssa vitri…
5 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241217072933
Research ArticleCorrecting Cross-Cell UMI Bias for Improved Single-Cell Transcriptomics
Rulin Hua, Wenjing Yan, Xiaoyan Liu, Suyang Xuan, Xuejuan Li, Shafiq Ur Rahman et al.
Accurate quantification of mRNA at the single-cell level is crucial for understanding gene expression dynamics, cellular diversity, and disease mechanisms. Traditional normalization methods for single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) typically measure relative…
18 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250606044826
Research ArticleMechanistic Insights into the Antiviral Potential of Punica granatum Phytocompounds as Inhibitors of Dengue Virus NS5 RdRp: An Integrated Computational Approach
Maham Fatima, Nazima Yousaf Khan, Tahira Bibi, Waqas Ahmad, Muhammad Azeem
Dengue virus is a significant arboviral pathogen of tropical regions, and it continues to lack effective targeted antiviral treatments. This study aimed to identify Punica granatum phytoconstituents as potential natural inhibitors of the NS5 RNA-dependent RNA…
18 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250817161448
Research ArticleSubclinical Mastitis Affect Ovarian Dynamics, Conception Rate, Early Embryonic Losses, Steroidal Hormones Profile and Genes Expression in Nili Ravi Buffalos
Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Asif, Abdul Majid, Farhad Ali, Aalam Sher, Syed Haider Zaman et al.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of subclinical-mastitis on production and reproduction parameters, and genes expression in Nili-Ravi buffaloes. The subclinical mastitis was diagnosed through somatic cells count (SCC) in all selected animals…
18 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240529050534
Research ArticleNon-Coding RNAs and Their Associated Genes in Diabetic Foot Ulcer and Wound Healing Process
Muhammad Shakil Khan, Tauqeer Ahmed Malik
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), a devastating complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is a major contributor to non-traumatic lower limb amputations globally. Despite advances in clinical care, the molecular mechanisms underlying delayed wound healing in D…
20 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220510190540
Research ArticleIdentification of Major Tephritidae Pests of Kinnow in Pakistan and DNA Barcoding of Bactrocera scutellaris in Gilgit-Baltistan
Anbareen Gul, Muhammad Bilal Ur Ramzan, Syed Hamid Jalal Shah, Javaria Qazi
In Pakistan, the Bactrocera species presents significant threat to horticultural crops due to its extensive host range. Particularly, Bactrocera dorsalis, Bactrocera zonata, and Bactrocera cucurbitae are globally recognized as important polyphagous insects. B.…
25 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241211055707
Research ArticleMicrosatellite Markers Used for Genetic Monitoring of Exotic Common Carp Variants (Common Carp and Scale Carp) in the River Chenab, Punjab, Pakistan
Fouzia Tabassum, Muhammad Farhan Khan, Muhammad Tayyab, Shakeela Parveen, Muhammad Hussain, Uzma Batool et al.
Understanding the genetic composition and diversity of invasive species is crucial for the effective management and conservation of native wildlife. In this study, 300 samples of common carp (Cyprinus carpio linnaeus) and scale carp (Cyprinus carpio communis)…
25 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241005051145
ReviewAntimicrobial Peptides in Poultry Farming: A Multi-Omics Approach to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Rais Ahmed, Waqas Ahmed, Abdullah Saghir Ahmad, Mudassir Ahmad, Kashif Prince, Haleema Sadia et al.
The current rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in poultry farming is a serious concern for the health of both birds and people. Overuse of antibiotics in the concentrated animal feeding operations have contributed greatly to the emergence of resistant bact…
21 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250313035016
ReviewMP Pollution and its Biological Impact on Aquatic Fauna
Duaa Fatima, Zunair Ahsan
This review examines the origin, categorization, distribution and biological effects of MPs (MP) on aquatic life. Because of their synthetic polymer makeup, MPs are categorized as primary (manufactured) or secondary (degraded plastics). They enter the ecosyste…
21 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250911143227- Short Communication
The Spectrum and Dynamics of the Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus, Linn.) Diet in the Gobustan Region of Azerbaijan
Tahir Arshad Karimov, Aladdin Gismet Eyvazov, Hafiz Huseyn Mukhtarov, Rafig Azizaga Huseynov
One of the breeding territories of Egyptian vulture in Azerbaijan is located in Gobustan region. A decrease of 45.5% was observed during 2019-2021 in the number of Egyptian vulture. We conducted a study for learning the trophic conditions’ impact on this…
25 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250513094338 - Short Communication
Prevalence of Brucellosis in Hospitalized Patients in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Fizah Farooq, Waqar Saleem, Iahtasham Khan, Ijaz Hussain, Saeed-ul-Hassan Khan
Prevalence of human brucellosis in hospitalized patients of the twin-cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad was studied using Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT) and quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR). Risk factors possibly contributing to the transmission of disease in…
25 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241001092637 
Short CommunicationStatus of the Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) in Poonch River Mahasheer National Park, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Shakeel Ahmad, Ejaz Ur Rehman, Fathul Bari, Tanveer Khan
Himalayan griffon (Gyps himalayensis) is one of the three Gyps species of vulture found in the state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), Pakistan. The Himalayan griffon is a year-round resident in the mountainous areas of the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu…
25 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250710064757
Short CommunicationPost-Inoculation Antibodies Titer and Vaccine Virus Shedding in Goats Administered Live Attenuated Peste des Petits Ruminants Vaccine through Prospective Routes
Muhammad Kamran Ameen, Muhammad Usman, Abdullah Iqbal, Tayba Roshan, Muhammad Abubakar, Shumaila Manzoor et al.
The study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of the Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) vaccine administered through different routes so that other effective and alternate routes may be opted for vaccination to control and eradicate PPR from both, domestic and…
25 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240510071533
Research ArticleManagement of Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) Through Mating Disruption: An Environment Friendly Technique
Muhammad Usman Asif, Raza Muhammad, Muhammad Awais, Mubasshir Sohail, Niaz Hussain Khuhro
Mating disruption through sex pheromones has a very significant role in any IPM program for pink bollworm (PBW) in cotton. The present investigation was conducted in 2021 at the experimental area of Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tandojam to evaluate the ef…
4 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240907170239
Research ArticleEpidemiological Study on Caprine Babesiosis: Insights from Indigenous Goat Breeds Treatment Efficacy and Management
Amar Nasir, Rafaqat Ali, Muhammad Kashif, Shahzada Khurram Adrian Shah, Maryam Iqbal, Syed Ehtisham-ul-Haque et al.
Caprine babesiosis, a disease of significant economic concern, was studied in three prominent goat breeds beetal, teddy, and crossbred (Beetal × Teddy) in the Jhang district of Punjab, Pakistan. Blood samples were randomly collected from 300 goats to ass…
5 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241106094625
Research ArticleDiversity and Distribution of Lizards (Reptilia: Sauria) in District Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan)
Ghulam Ali, Riaz Aziz Minhas, Usman Ali, Shahida Rashied, Saba Khalid
Lizards belong to a highly important group of vertebrates as predators of insects, parasitic/harmful to the humans, livestock and plants. They are prey of many other vertebrates and are considered as indicators of habitat quality and perturbation due to their…
10 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240304033545- Research Article
Analysis of the Correlation between Semen Quality and Mental Psychological Stress in Infertile Men and Potential Cofactors
Shengsheng Shao, Hua Yang, Senmei Qian, Xiaoyun Wu, Hua Li, Xiaodong Zhang et al.
The objective of this study was to investigate the factors influencing stress and mental health in infertile men, and correlations of these factors with semen quality, to provide a basis for developing targeted psychological interventions. A total of 204 male…
10 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250328072205 
Research ArticleWhole Exome Sequencing in Consanguineous Kashmiri Families Identifies Recurrent Mutations in TYR Gene Causing Oculocutaneous Albinism
Saiqa Khushal, Karen Cifuentes Godinez, Rabiah Shoukat, Zahid Latif, Muzammil Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Muzammil et al.
Albinism is a complex group of syndromic and non-syndromic disorders that result in either insufficient or no production of the pigment-protein melanin, giving the skin, hair, and eyes a distinctly white or albino coloring. Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) and oc…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240927094540
Research ArticleAmpicillin Pharmacokinetics in Broiler Chickens and its Implications on Public Health
Muhammad Ismail Chughtai, James Jacob Sasanya, Uzma Maqbool, Muhammad Salahuddin Shah, Muhammad Yasin
The pharmacokinetics of ampicillin (AMP) was investigated in broiler chickens to assess residue depletion and potential public health risks. A total of 24 birds (average weight: 1.5 kg) were divided into treated (n=21) and control (n=3) groups. The treated gro…
21 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250718071147
Research ArticlePhenotypic Characterization of Local Hairy Goat Breed in Punjab, Pakistan
Andelib Qayyum, Hafiz Muhammad Bilal Akhtar, Hafiz Muhammad Waheed, Muhammad Tariq, Muhammad Fiaz, Saqib Ahmad Siddiqui et al.
This study aimed to evaluate phenotypic variations in local hairy goats (LHG) in Pakistan’s Potohar region by assessing qualitative and quantitative traits and analysing body measurements in relation to body weight. Data from 99 adult goats (18 males, 81…
21 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250619063011
Research ArticleCryoprotective Effects of Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Extract in Egg-Yolk Extenders during Cryopreservation of Kail Ram Semen
Iqra Farooq, Muhammad Zubair, Syed Murtaza Hassan Andrabi, Nausheen Irshad, Beenish Shahid, Muhammad Ijaz Khan
Cryopreservation of ram semen is crucial for genetic improvement programs, but the process induces oxidative stress, compromising sperm quality. This is a significant challenge for conserving valuable indigenous breeds like the Kail sheep of Azad Jammu & K…
24 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250731080523- Research Article
A Study on the Prevalence and Molecular Confirmation of Pulmonary tuberculosis Using GeneXpert MTB/RIF and its Comparison with Polymerase Chain Reaction and Conventional Assays Among the Outdoor Comorbid Isolates from Quetta, Pakistan
Ashiq Khan, Muhammad Yaqoob, Mujeeb Ur-Rehman, Muhammad Dawood, Muhammad Hanif, Muhammad Shafee
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global public health concern and every year millions of people are affected and dies from it, particularly in developing countries. Yet, there is no data available about pulmonary TB in comorbid isolates of Quetta, Pakistan. This s…
24 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250703171631 - Research Article
Economic Performance and Productivity of Cultured Species in Farmed Ponds: Implications for Sustainable Intensification in Tamil Nadu
S. Dawood Ibrahim, V. Senthilkumar, Thavasiyandi Umamaheswari, R. Durairaja, Ishani S Gowda
The study evaluates the economic performance and productivity of pond fish farming across three districts in Tamil Nadu. Using data from 120 farms categorized by pond size, the research employs cost-return analysis and a Cobb-Douglas production function with i…
25 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250925164913 
ReviewUnveiling Cancer Proteoforms: Insights into Biomarker Discovery and Therapeutic Strategies
Rais Ahmed, Waqas Ahmed, Faisal Siddique, Abdullah Saghir Ahmad, Haleema Sadia, Duaa Hayat et al.
Cancer proteoforms are an innovation in identifying and understanding biomarkers and reaching for effective therapeutic targets. Proteoforms can be defined as individual species with different functions and been derived from a single gene using post-translatio…
21 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241218035207
ReviewProspective Regulators of Domestic Goose Ovarian Follicles Development and Survival: Review
Tlotliso C. Sello, Tiisetso E. Lephoto, Thobela L. Tyasi
Geese are seasonally breeding animals, and their egg yield depends on various genetical, endocrine, and biophysiological interactions primarily occurring in ovarian organs. The major constraint hindering the extensive goose production is a lengthy brooding cyc…
21 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250506132938
Research ArticleTunisian Autochthonous Goats Display a Prevalence of Alpha S1 Casein Genetic Variants Associated with High Protein Content in Milk
Samia Kdidi, Mohamed Hammadi, Touhami Khorchani, Mohamed Ben Hamouda, Mohamed Habib Yahyaoui
Goat milk possesses exceptional nutritional qualities and wide-ranging technological applications, which are influenced not only by the conditions of animal breeding but also by the genetic variability in casein genes. The present work assesses the variability…
25 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250204041610
Research ArticleFirst Morphological Description and Phylogenetic Analysis of Zhangixalus omeimontis (Anura: Rhacophoridae) from Chongqing, China
Yuanqiang Pan, Xiangjian Wu, Tongxiang Zou, Guohua Yu
Zhangixalus omeimontis (Stejneger, 1924) has been recorded widely in Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan (Zhaotong, Pingbian, and Lvchun), Guizhou, Hubei (Lichuan), Hunan (Yizhang and Changde), Guangxi (Jinxiu and Longshen), and Guangdong (Nanling), China. Although Z.…
25 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250530041021
Research ArticleEffects of Dietary Supplementation of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) on Growth and Haemato-Biochemical Parameters of Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) Fingerlings
Basant Singh, Niranjan Sarang, Dushyant Damle, Sanjay Singh Rathore, Jham Lal, Jitendra Jakhar et al.
The present study was conducted to assess the effect of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) leaf powder on the growth and haemato-biochemical parameters of Labeo rohita fingerlings. One hundred and eighty numbers of L. rohita fingerlings, with an average body wei…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230418180432
Research ArticleFossil Study of Pigs (Family Suidae) from Litra-Chaudhwan Formation of Sulaiman Range
Safdar Iqbal, Muhammad Faizan, Muhammad Shehzad, Misbah Faiz, Abdul Ghaffar
Dharab locality of Sulaiman Range near Sakhi Sarwar Tomb is highly fossiliferous in Litra- Chaudhwan formations, dated from the Late Miocene to the Early Pliocene of Middle Siwalik of Pakistan. Fossils of this locality are reported as bovids, tragulids, rhinoc…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231223165239
Research ArticleDynamics of Seroprevalence and Seroconversion Patterns of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus Following Vaccination in Goats and Sheep of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Beenish Shahid, Maryam Bibi, Muhammad Ijaz Khan
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious and economically significant infection, of domestic small ruminants bringing morbidity and mortality up to 90%. This study was conducted from 2022-25 to evaluate the seroprevalence of PPRV in goats and sh…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250618133010
Research ArticleDensity Dependent Growth Performance of Catla catla and Labeo rohita under Cage Culture at Syphon Headworks, Punjab, Pakistan
Saima Naz, Ahmad Manan Mustafa Chatha, Moazama Batool, Syeda Saira Iqbal, Urwah Ishaque, Saba Iqbal et al.
The fish is an important part of our food. Fish provide a lot of people with 15% of their dietary protein. In current competitive environment the cage culture of fish is economical and viable alternative of traditional fish farming. Current study evaluated the…
10 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241214094909- Research Article
Assessment of Moringa oleifera Lam. Leaf Extract as Biopesticide for Hemipterans Damaging Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus L.
Muhammad Zulqarnain, Sohaib Saleem, Muhammad Omer Farooq, Muhammad Razaq
Shift toward sustainable alternatives to pesticides is attributed to their negative impacts on ecosystems, human health, and non-target organisms. This study hypothesized that Moringa oleifera leaf extract (MLE) can be an alternative to synthetic insecticides…
10 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241225172502 
Research ArticleEffect of Honey Supplementation on Egg Production, Egg Weight, Hatchability and Fertility of Naked Neck Hens
Waleed Khan, Imran Ullah, Majid Ali, Muhammad Mushtaq, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Hazrat Salman Sidique et al.
Honey is natural nectar which is collected by bees from different variety of flowers. Honey comprises different substances which are vital for tissues/organs development in all living organism. To investigate the positive effect of honey in naked neck pullets,…
4 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240121175515
Research ArticleIn Vivo Experimental Study on Calcium Nitrate-Induced Oxidative Liver and Kidney Damage in Wistar Albinos Rats
Araar Samia, Khaldi Fadila, Sayah Sarra
Calcium nitrate is a common fertilizer in agriculture, however, the toxic effects limit its uses. This study, therefore, aimed to evaluate the harmful impact of calcium nitrate on oxidative stress markers of liver and kidney function in rats. Twenty-eight male…
4 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241025175643
Research ArticleCharacterization of Lactobacilli Isolated from Fish Gut
Nimra Khatoon, Muhammad Zubair Anjum, Shaina Rasool, Ruqia Mehmood, Muhammad Irfan, Aayesha Riaz et al.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of Lactobacillus spp. in the guts of two freshwater fishes (Serpata seenghala and Labeo rohita) with different feeding habits. Three gut samples from the adult fish of each species were studied and a to…
5 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240628045743
Research ArticleRole of Ascorbic Acid in Modulating Stress Responses and HSP Gene Expression in Kachhi Sheep under Heat Stress
Memoona Subhopoto, Muhammad Naeem, Atique Ahmed Behan, Nasir Rajput, Zubair Ahmed Laghari
This study evaluated the effects of ascorbic acid (AA) supplementation on heat stress in Kachhi sheep under extreme temperature, addressing the limited research on protecting sheep from extreme heat, such as the 50–54°C recorded in Sindh province dur…
24 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250423173425- Research Article
Effect of Various Collection Frequencies on the Quality of Kamori Goat Semen
Kashif Ali Malak, Akeel Ahmed Memon, Atif Ali Malak, Nawab Ali, Muhammad Aqeel, Abdul Samad Mangsi et al.
In present study the fresh semen of Kamori buck was evaluated to observe the effect of collection frequencies on its quality, thus a total of six healthy bucks of Kamori goat breed of age 6-8months purchased from local market were divided into three groups (A,…
20 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231223143505 
Research ArticleNoncoding RNA–Based Modulation Enhances Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Infection: Evidence from Human Samples and Validated in a Murine Model
Muhammad Shakil Khan, Tauqeer Ahmed Malik
Diabetic foot infection (DFI) is a serious complication of diabetes that can make wounds heal slowly and increase the risk of amputation. Ongoing inflammation and problems with the immune system are major reasons why these infections are so hard to treat. In t…
18 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251223070658
Research ArticleAssessment of Antidiabetic Activity of Ba Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Swiss Webster Albino Mice (Mus musculus)
Muhammad Maqsood Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Khalil Ahmad Khan, Tehreem Tariq, Shoaib Siddique, Munazza Perveen, Muhammad Shahzad Ahmed Khan et al.
Herein, for the very first time, barium-doped ZnO nanoparticles (Ba-ZnO NPs) with varying Ba concentrations were fabricated using black pepper (Piper nigrum) leaf extract to investigate antidiabetic properties. Ba-ZnO NPs were characterized using XRD, SEM, UV&…
24 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241128151257
Research ArticleComparative Efficacy of Different Insecticides against Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) under Controlled Conditions
Muddassir Ashiq, Shoaib Freed, Javeria Abbas, Mudasar Raza
Bemisia tabaci is the critical polyphagous pest of different crops and insecticides belonging to different groups are being used for its control. The present investigation was performed to estimate the efficacy of conventional and new synthetic insecticides al…
18 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241011064547
ReviewA Systematic Review of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of Caprine Pituitary Transcription Factor 1 Gene and their Association with Economic Important Traits
Masixole Maswana, Dikeledi Petunia Malatji, Thobela Louis Tyasi
The pituitary transcription factor 1 (POU1F1) plays a crucial role in the transactivation of genes responsible for prolactin, growth hormone, and thyroid-stimulating hormone production. Traditional goat breeding methods have primarily emphasized external chara…
21 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250120133106
ReviewEpigenetic Roles of Sperm RNA in Livestock Breeding and Fertility
Kamran Ahmad Nasir, Syed Hassan Abbas, Sohaib Khan
The discovery of sperm RNA epigenetic inheritance, fertility prediction, and early embryonic development in livestock has been a significant achievement in the field of reproductive biology. Instead of just being the sperm that carry out DNA, the RNA that is d…
25 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250804065533