Issue · 2019
Vol. 51, Iss. 1, Pages 399-799
17 articles · pp. 399-799 · All issues →
Research ArticleComparison of Infectivity and Productivity of Steinernema feltiae and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora in Galleria mellonella and Tenebrio molitor
Ali Murad Rahoo, Tariq Mukhtar, Barkat Ali Bughio, Rehana Kanwal Rahoo
The conditions for deploying entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) in Pakistan can be harsh and the survival of infective juveniles (IJ) following inundative applications would be quite short. The application of EPN in cadavers may be appropriate because of the non…
2 Mar 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.717.724
Research ArticleCytotoxicity and Molecular Docking Studies of a Novel Enaminone and its Cadmium (II) Complex
Rahila Huma, Tariq Mahmud, Rubina Munir, Sana Javaid Awan, Kiran Iftikhar, Mufakkira-Tul-Islam
The anti-cancerous potential of novel Enaminone and its Cadmium complex was estimated by measuring its cytotoxicity for human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). Both compounds PFA and PFA-Cd were prepared and subsequently characterized by FTIR, ICP-AES, UV-Vis,…
26 Feb 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.697.702
Research ArticleEpidemiology of Subclinical Mastitis in Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius) of Two Distinct Agro-Ecological Zones of Pakistan
Mahboob Ali, Muhammad Avais, Muhammad Ijaz, Memoona Chaudhary, Riaz Hussain, Amjad Islam Aqib et al.
The present study was accomplished to explore the epidemiological dynamics of subclinical mastitis, caused by Staphylococcus aureus, in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) reared in two distinct agro-ecological zones of Pakistan viz. Cholistan desert and Su…
7 Feb 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.527.532
Research ArticleEvaluation of the Fusion Type CpG Adjuvant for the Enhancement of Somatostatin DNA Vaccine in Ram Lambs
Yan-Guo Han, Xiao-Li Peng, Kai Li, Yu-He-Tian Zhao, Xun-Ping Jiang, Guang-Xin E et al.
Simple co-injection of CpG adjuvant and somatostatin (SS) DNA vaccine can enhance the effect of the vaccine and promote the growth of animals. This study investigated the enhancing effect of the fusion type of CpG motifs on SS DNA vaccine and growth of ram lam…
27 Jan 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.413.419
Research ArticleEffect of Different Brooding Sources on Growth, Blood Glucose, Cholesterol and Economic Appraisal of Three Commercial Broiler Strains
Muhammad Shabir Shaheen, Shahid Mehmood, Athar Mahmud, Jibran Hussain, Ahmed Sultan Jatoi, Muhammad Yaqoob et al.
The concept of using different brooding systems was evaluated by using 720 day-old commercial broilers, 240 from each of the 3 strains (Ross 308, Cobb 500, Hubbard classic). All the chicks having uniform body weight were randomly distributed into 36 replicates…
17 Feb 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.575.582
Research ArticleAntibacterial Activity of Capsaicin against Sectional Cariogenic Bacteria
Hao Gu, Zhi Yang, Weiqiang Yu, Kan Xu, Yuan-fei Fu
Caries can cause defect of dental tissue, mainly attributed to Streptococcus mutans, Actinomyces viscosus, Lactobacillus and Streptococcus sanguis. Capsaicin extracted from chili peppers were selected to explore the antibacterial activity against the four cari…
24 Feb 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.681.687
Research ArticleEfficient Decolorization of Water and Oil-Soluble Azo Dyes by Enterococcus avium Treated with HP-β-CD
Peng Song, Wei Feng, Haiying Shi, Jinsheng Zhao, Renmin Liu, Wei Xu
The industrial effluents containing azo dyes will contaminate the environment without decolorization. Bacterial decolorization generally demonstrates good color removal effects. In this study, the capability of Enterococcus avium to decolorize both water and o…
24 Feb 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.675.680
Research ArticleFitting Nonlinear Growth Models on Weight in Mengali Sheep through Bayesian Inference
Farhat Iqbal, Mohammad Masood Tariq, Ecevit Eyduran, Zil-e-Huma, Abdul Waheed, Farhat Abbas et al.
This article deals with the Bayesian analysis as an alternative to the classical approach for estimating the body growth of Mengali sheep breed of Balochistan, Pakistan. The parameters mature weight, integration constant, maturity rate and their credible inter…
29 Jan 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.459.466
Research ArticleEffect of Habitat Types on Breeding Bird Assemblages in the Sidi Reghis Forests (Oum El Bouaghi, North-Eastern Algeria)
Abderraouf Chouaib Rebbah, Mohcen Menaa, Salah Telailia, Menouar Saheb, Mohamed Cherif Maazi
This study was set in three forest habitats of Sidi Reghis Mountain within the province of Oum El Bouaghi (north-eastern Algeria). We conducted the first bird survey in this area using the point count method to describe the composition of woodland breeding avi…
29 Jan 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.433.447
Research ArticleEffect of Intra-Guild Predation and Sub Lethal Concentrations of Insecticides on the Predation of Coccinellids
Rahat Afza, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Muhammad Asam Riaz
Coccinellids beetles are considered one of the potential predators of the canola and mustard aphids. But the application of insecticides in field to manage aphids cause impairment of several key biological traits of the exposed coccinellids through physiologic…
21 Feb 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.611.617
Research ArticleEffect of Phytase Supplementation on Growth Performance in Broiler Chickens
Kalimullah Khan, Hafsa Zaneb, Zia Ur Rehman, Hamza Maris, Habib ur Rehman
Day-old broiler birds (n = 96) were randomly divided into four groups, each group with four replicates and having 6 birds in each replicate. The birds were supplemented with corn-based diet. On day 35, birds were slaughtered to determine the relative weights o…
3 Mar 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.531.535- Research Article
Evaluation of Hepatotoxicity of Carbon Tetrachloride and Pharmacological Intervention by Vitamin E in Balb C Mice
Tafail Akbar Mughal, Muhammad Zubair Saleem, Shaukat Ali, Khawaja Khurshid Anwar, Muhammad Majid Bashir, Muhammad Babar et al.
Present study was designed to investigate the toxic effects of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) on the liver of Balb C mice and also to investigate the protective effect of Vitamin E pre-treatment on the carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity. Study included t…
3 Mar 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.755.761 - Review
Crossbred Dairy Cattle is the Answer to Improve Environment Dependent Productive and Physiological Responses – A Review
Juan Augusto Hernández-Rivera, Jaime Molina-Ochoa, Luis Jorge García-Márquez, Omar Francisco Prado-Rebolledo, Rafael Julio Macedo-Barragán, Arturo César García-Casillas et al.
Heat stress has severe effects in organisms. Dairy cattle is susceptible to suffer behavioral, physiological and reproductive damages due heat stress. Breeding searching for tolerant heat stress genes and their incorporation in crossbreeding programs has gaine…
10 Mar 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.773.788 - Research Article
Growth Performance and Hair Mineral Status of Marecha (Camelus dromedarius) Calves Reared under Different Management Systems
Asim Faraz, Muhammad Younas, Abdul Waheed, Muhammad Yaqoob, Kashif Ishaq
Current study was executed at Camel Breeding and Research Station (CBRS) Rakh Mahni, to examine the growth performance and hair mineral status of Marecha calves (Camelus dromedarius) reared under intensive (IMS) and semi-intensive management systems (SIMS). Tw…
7 Feb 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.503.509 
Research ArticleEffect of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula (Bu Shen Zhu Yun) on Mifepristone-Induced Abnormal Pituitary Gonadotropin Secretion in Rats
Zhen-li Li, Hui-fang Zhou, Bo-ru Zhou, Bei Liu, Xiao-fei Jiang, Jian-ya Xu
Mifepristone is effective in contraception and does not affect the menstrual cycle. However, the side-effects of mifepristone on sex hormones persist after drug discontinuation, possibly leading to luteal phase defect (LPD) and infertility. Recent studies reve…
24 Feb 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.643.653
Research ArticleEffect of Natural Preservatives on Protein Degradation, Microbiological and Chemical Alterations in Rainbow Trout Fillets
Fatih Korkmaz, Veysel Parlak, Özgür Kaynar, Arzu Ucar, Gonca Alak, Muhammed Atamanalp
The effects of turmeric (Curcuma longa), quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa), cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), and chitosan coatings on the rainbow trout fillets were evaluated based on the protein profile, bacterial content (total aerobic mesophilic, psychotropic and…
27 Jan 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.405.412
Research ArticleEffect of Sub-Lethal Doses of Beauveria bassiana and Nitenpyram on the Development of Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier)
Muhammad Asad Saleem, Mirza Abdul Qayyum, Mudssar Ali, Muhammad Amin, Muhammad Tayyab, Sumaira Maqsood
Red palm weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (RPW) is a very serious pest of oil palms, coconut palms and date palms in many parts of the world. The present study was carried out to study RPW biology and development under laboratory conditions and survival agains…
17 Feb 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.2.559.565