Issue · 2019
Vol. 51, Iss. 6, Pages 1999-2399
52 articles · pp. 1999-2399 · All issues →
Research ArticleSeasonal and Age-Related Changes during Pubertal maturation of Captive Male Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822): A detailed Gross and Histological Study
Khalid P. Loneand Irfana Liaqat
Detailed gross and histological seasonal changes during the first reproductive maturation of Labeo rohita was undertaken. The study was done throughout the age of 18-29 months. For this purpose, nearly 500 fish were kept in ponds and sampled every month for th…
13 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2041.2050
Research ArticlePrevalence, Haematological Alterations and Chemotherapy of Bovine Anaplasmosis in Sahiwal and Crossbred Cattle of District Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Aftab Shaukat, Khalid Medmood, Irfan Shaukat, Tauseef ur Rehman, Muhammad Ahsan Naeem, Ashar Mehfooz et al.
In the current study, prevalence related associated risk factors and hematological changes (due to bovine anaplasmosis) were studied in Sahiwal cattle and crossbred cattle of the district Faisalabad of Punjab province, Pakistan. Therapeutic efficiency of Oxyte…
7 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2023.2032
Research ArticleFat Supplementation in Diet of Friesian Sahiwal Crossbred Bulls: A Novel Study on Productive and Reproductive Performance and Bio-chemicals Evaluation of Semen Quality Under Hot Summer Sub-tropical Conditions
Naimat Ullah, Sarzamin Khan, Muhammad Mobashar, Shahbaz Javaid, Tarique Tonio, Asif Mahmood
The current research study was planned to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation of fat on productive and reproductive performance, and semen quality of Friesian Sahiwal crossbred bulls during summer season. A total of 24 Friesian Sahiwal crossbred…
14 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2133.2140
Research ArticleOsteometric and Radiographic Studies of Tarsal Bones in Adult Chinkara (Gazella bennettii)
Salahud Din, Saima Masood, Hafsa Zaneb, Habib Ur Rehman, Saima Ashraf, Imad Khan et al.
The study is carried out on the gross anatomy, biometry and radiographic analysis of tarsal bones in twenty specimens of male and female adult chinkara (Gazella bennettii). The tarsus of chinkara comprises of five bones both grossly and radiographically, settl…
7 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2033.2040
Research ArticleSeparation of Enzymes from their Aqueous System by using Novel Concept of Unidirectional Freezing
Muhammad Waheed Mushtaq, Muhammad Waqar Younas, Jamil Anwar, Syed Mustansar Abbas, Shahid Bashir
In our present work, the separation and extraction of three different enzymes (alpha-amylase, cellulase and pectinase) from aqueous system has been studied by applying novel concept of unidirectional freezing. To separate the enzymes from their aqueous system,…
14 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2125.2131
Research ArticleComparison of Yolk Fatty Acids in Market Available Black-bone Chicken Eggs and Ordinary Chicken Eggs
Suhu Duan, Liuan Li, Zaiqiang Li, Mengran Qin, Zhenzhen Fan, Keyan Zhang et al.
The paper compares and analyses the content of fatty acids in yolk of the commercially available ordinary chicken eggs and Brand A and Brand B black-bone chicken eggs, thus providing theoretical and practical references for selective consumption of chicken egg…
14 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2107.2115
Research ArticleEcological Factors Influencing Small Rodents in a Tree Thinned Japanese Larch Larix kaempferi Plantation
Jae-Kang Lee, Hyun-Su Hwang, Tae-Kyung Eom, Shin-Jae Rhim
We used a capture-recapture method to investigate the ecological factor influencing small rodents in a tree thinned Japanese larch Larix kaempferi plantation in Mt. Maehwa, Hongcheon, South Korea. The mid-story, understory and ground vegetation coverage, the n…
16 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2153.2160
Research ArticleCave Dwelling Bat Species and their Cave Preferences in Northwest of Central Anatolia
Emre Barlas, Elif Yamaç
Many of the cave-dwelling bat species are under threat, because of destruction of caves such as filling or converting for other uses, human disturbance and loss of foraging habitats. In this study, cave-dwelling bat species and habitat preferences were investi…
16 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2141.2151
Research ArticleProtective Effects of Xingnao Enema on Blood-brain Barrier Disruption in a Rat Model of Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Kun Wang, Yinglin Cui, Xu Zhao, Changjiang Hu
Xingnao enema (XN) has been commonly used to treat intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in China with good therapeutic effect. As very little is known about the mechanism of action of XN, the purpose of this project was to investigate the neuroprotective effect of X…
26 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2233.2243
Research ArticleNigella sativa Oil Improves Physiological Parameters, Oocyte Quality after Ovarian Transplantation, and Reproductive Performance of Female Mice
Abd El-Nasser Ahmed Mohammed
The present study aimed to explore firstly the changes in physiological parameters and oocyte quality after ovarian transplantation upon dietary supplementation of 1.0 and 2.0% of Nigella sativa (N. sativa) oil to female mice and secondly to explore if dietary…
24 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2225.2231
Research ArticleMaximum Sustainable Yield Estimates of Scomberomorus spp. from Balochistan, Pakistan
Muhammad Noman, Yong Tong Mu, Muhammad Mohsin, Aamir Mahmood Memon, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Pakistani fisheries resources are influenced by habitat destruction, pollution and over-exploitation. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate fisheries resources prior to harvest. In this study, two specialized fishery software’s viz. CEDA (catch and effo…
24 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2199.2207
Research ArticleTemporal Fluctuations in the Population of Citrus Nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans) in the Pothowar Region of Pakistan
Muhammad Saeed, Tariq Mukhtar, Malik Abdul Rehman
The study of the population dynamics of citrus nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans) in a production area is required for the assessment of damaging potential of the nematode to citrus, identification of key factors that influence population densities, and to d…
28 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2257.2263- Research Article
Impact of Inclusion Dried Sugar Beet Pulp in Ruminant’s Ration on Rumen Parameters in vitro
Adel E.M. Mahmoud, AdamCieÅ›lak, Paulina Szulc, Anna Åukomska, MaÅ‚gorzata Szumacher-Strabel
The purpose of this study was to determine effect of partial or complete replacement of corn grains by dried sugar beet pulp on rumen parameters. The yellow corn was substituted by dried sugar beet pulp at 25 (D1), 50 (D2), 75 (D3), and 100% (D4). Results of c…
5 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2281.2286 
Research ArticleMolecular Identification and Characterization of Fruit Flies of Genus Bactrocera (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Pakistan
Jam Nazeer Ahmad, Taiba Sharif, Samina J.N. Ahmad, Sumaira Maqsood, Fariha Zafar
Molecular identification and characterization of tephritid fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae), Bactrocera zonata, Bactrocera dorsalis and Bactrocera cucurbitae was done in Punjab, Pakistan through PCR analysis using mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (CO…
5 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2275.2280
Short CommunicationGenetic Association of Bovine TNF-α Gene Polymorphism with Clinical and Sub-clinical Mastitis in Sahiwal Cows
Huma Sattar, Sehrish Firyal, Ali Raza Awan, Habib-Ur -Rehman, Muhammad Sajid Hasni, Amjad Islam Aqib
One major problem of dairy cattle industry is the high prevalence of mammary gland infection. Despite significant technological developments in animal husbandry, udder infection is still widespread; particularly in large herds that causes high production losse…
22 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.sc2- Short Communication
Effect of Vitamin E Supplementation on Humoral Immunity Following the Administration of Enterotoxaemia Vaccine in Goats
Mumtaz Ali Khan, Sher Bahadar Khan, Shakoor Ahmad, Irshad Ahmad, Ikramul Haq, Kashif Prince et al.
This study was conducted to evaluate and compare the effects of vitamin E supplementation on humoral immunity against Clostridium perfringens type D epsilon toxin in goats to sort out better immunogenic approach. This study was conducted on total of 36 healthy…
22 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.sc3 
Short CommunicationDietary Formic Acid and Vitamin D3 as Growth Effective Supplement for Grass Carp Fingerlings
Laiba Shafique, Muhammad Afzal, Syed Zakir Hussain Shah, Mahroze Fatima, Huma Naz, Saif ur Rehman et al.
The present research was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of dietary formic acid and vitamin D3 on growth performance and muscle proximate analyses of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Four experimental diets viz. FD1, FD2, FD3 and FD4 having form…
22 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.sc5
Short CommunicationEffect of UV Irradiation of Aspergillus niger on the Production of Xylanase in the Presence of Wheat Bran as Carbon Source
Muhammad Suleman, Abu ul Hassan Faiz, Muhammad Shahbaz, Ayesha Riaz
The present study was conducted to find out the effect of UV irradiation of Aspergillus niger at different concentrations of wheat bran as carbon source (2.5, 3.0, and 3.5 %) on the production of xylanase. Submerged fermentation was carried out in 500 ml Erlen…
23 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.sc7- Research Article
Effects of Different Additives and Lignin Peroxidase Enzyme on in vitro Gas Production Kinetics and Methane Production of some Straws
Unal Kilic, Abdiwali Mohamoud Abdi, Deniz Ekinci
This study was aimed to determine the effects of different additives and lignin peroxidase (LiP) enzyme on the in vitro gas production and methane production of some straws. The study involved 8 groups for each forage, 3 different straws (wheat straw, soybean…
13 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2057.2067 
Research ArticleProduction of Antibodies against Hepatitis C Virus Envelope Glycoprotein E2- A Potential Vaccine Against HCV Infection
Gul Afshan, Soumble Zulfiqar, Sumaira Mehboob, Muhammad Tahir Javed Khan, Abdul Rauf Shakoori
Currently a number of vaccines are under development against hepatitis C, though an effective hepatitis C vaccine is yet to come. The present study is focused on the development of recombinant vaccine against HCV by utilizing HCV3a envelope glycoprotein E2. HC…
13 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2311.2322
Research ArticleSubchronic Effects of Perfluorooctane Sulphonate on the Testicular Morphology and Spermatogenesis in Mice
De-Yong Zhang, Xiao-Lu Xu, Qin Ruan, Xiu-Ying Shen, Yin Lu
To determine the subchronic male reproductive toxicity of PFOS, male mice were administrated with a serial dosage of PFOS for 90 days for testicular observation and spermatogenesis evaluation. PFOS ≥ 11 mg/kg (accumulative dosage) resulted in visible histop…
24 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2217.2223
Research ArticleMolecular Identification of Two Larval Trematodes in Melanopsis praemorsa (L., 1758) Intermediate Host from the West Bank-Palestine
Ghaleb Adwan, Sami Bdir, Kamel Adwan
Melanopsis praemorsasnails are considered one of the intermediate hosts for digenetic trematode cercariae. Digenean larvae were obtained from M. praemorsa snails that were collected from Palestine. Cercaria melanopsi palestinia I and III were identified as a x…
13 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2069.2075- Short Communication
Rearing of Catfish, Rita rita with Live and Prepared Feeds in Cemented Cisterns
S. Jalbani, N.T. Narejo, P. Khan
The rearing of catfish, Rita rita with live and prepared feeds in cemented cisterns was initiated for 90 days. The juveniles of experimental fish with mean initial body weight 6.40 ± 1.6 g were procure from local fishing community of River Indus n…
23 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.sc8 
Research ArticleEfficacy of Mixture of Pesticides on the Mortality and Energy Reserves of a Stored Grain Pest Trogoderma granarium Everts
Tanzeela Riaz, Farah Rauf Shakoori, Hareem Mansoor, Sana Khan, Mushtaq A. Saleem
Trogoderma granarium has become one of the most destructive insect pests of many amylaceous stored products. Its control has become difficult due to the emergence of resistance against almost all the known insecticides and fumigants. The development of resista…
13 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2297.2309
Research ArticlePiceatannol Inhibits Akt Activation, Induces G2/M Phase Arrest and Mitochondrial Apoptosis and Augments Cisplatin Efficacy in U2OS Osteosarcoma Cells
Zijuan Li, Rong Ma, Muhammad Khan, Chenchen Liu, Xiaolin Cui, Yongming Li
Piceatannol (3,3′,4,5′-tetrahydroxy-trans-stilbene), a naturally occurring analog of resveratrol has been shown to exhibit anticancer activity in various human cancer cells. However, the anticancer mechanism of piceatannol is not well studied. In t…
20 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2337.2344
Short CommunicationEffects of Rearing Interlude and Grafting Technique on Honeybee Apis mellifera L. Queen under Field Conditions
Muhammad Khalid Rafique, Rashid Mahmood, Ziyad Abdul Qadir, Imran Bodlah2 andFarid AsifShaheen
The proposed research work was conducted at Honeybee Research Institute of National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad on Apis mellifera Lingustica honeybee colonies during the spring months of March-April 2017. The effects of four larval grafting techniq…
22 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.sc1
ReviewPopulation Status and Research Progress of Père David’s Deer (Elaphurus davidianus) in China
Huaisheng Zhang, Pengfei Li, Huajun Wen, Guangming Tian, Hui Chen, Lu Zhang et al.
The Milu has been called Père David’s deer (Elaphurus davidianus). It is a unique species in China, which has been extinct in China for nearly 200 years. In 1980, the Milu was reintroduced into China and has now become a first-class protected anim…
22 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.rev1
Short CommunicationBiofilm Formation and Bacterial Aggregation Response of Planomicrobium chinense and Alkaligenes faecalis Associated with Periplaneta americana Found in Household Sewerage
Uzma Rafi, Asmat, Muqaddes Niaz, Syeda Shazia Bokhari, Aisha Waheed Qurashi
Many bacterial species are harbored by cockroaches on the external and internal surfaces. These harbored species have great public health concern. There is a variable tendency of these microbes to adhere to various abiotic and biotic surfaces showing cha…
22 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.sc6
Research ArticleSeasonal Variation in the Diet of Himalayan Grey Langur (Semnopithecus ajax) in Machiara National Park, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Fiza Asif, Muhammad Siddique Awan, Nasra Ashraf, Nuzhat Shafi, Abdul Rauf, Khizra Bano et al.
Kashmir grey langur (Semnopithecus ajax) (the langur) belongs to family Cercopithecidae and order Primates. Understanding food habits of wild mammals is of great importance to ecology and wildlife management. Present study was designed to determine the diet co…
20 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2353.2358
Research ArticleProtective Effect of Quercetin Treatment against Cadmium-Induced Oxidative Stress in a Male Rat Model
Nouf Alharbi, Mai Elobeid, Promy Virk
The present study investigates the ameliorative effect of quercetin against cadmium-induced toxicity and oxidative stress in a male Sparaque Dawley rat model. There were four experimental groups with 6 rats in each: Group I control orally received normal salin…
5 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2287.2296
Research ArticleTrends in Nutrient Status and Gas Production during the Decomposition of Poultry Manure
Qiuxia Lei, Haixia Han, Jinbo Gao, Yan Zhou, Wei Liu, Chunlei Wang et al.
To develop the effective methods for the innocuous treatment of the poultry manure, this study explored the efficiency of bacteria in decomposing the poultry manure through testing the variation of gas production and nitrogen(N), phosphorus (P), potassium(K)in…
28 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2265.2273
Research ArticleResistance or Susceptibility of Eight Aubergine Cultivars to Meloidogyne javanica
Muhammad Tariq Adnan Khan, Tariq Mukhtar, Muhammad Saeed
Variations were observed in resistance or susceptibility among eight aubergine cultivars to Meloidogyne javanica. Brinjal Jamak was the only cultivar found to be moderately resistant. Two cultivars namely Brinjal Shilpa and Singh Nath 666 appeared moderately s…
24 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2187.2192
Research ArticleGenetic Association of LCT-13910C/T and LCT-22018G/A with Adult Type Hypolactesia in Pakistan
Hafiz Suboor ul Hassan, Saira Malik
Adult type hypolactesia commonly known as lactose intolerance usually occur in adulthood when expression of the lactase gene diminishes. Two SNP’s LCT-13910C/T and LCT-22018G/A are considered to be associated with the development of lactose intolerance i…
21 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2181.2185- Research Article
Biochemical Responses of Bufo regularis (Reuss, 1833) Tadpole Exposed to Butaforce® and Termex® Pesticides
Constance Obiageli Ejilibe, Helen O. Nwamba, Ifeanyi Chinedu Atama, Chiamaka Lynda Ani, Ifeanyi Oscar Aguzie, Josephine C. Madu et al.
The study investigated the biochemical responses of Bufo regularis tadpoles exposed to two widely used agricultural pesticides, Butaforce® and Termex®. The Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and…
21 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2175.2180 
Research ArticleEnvironmental Impact of Bollworms Infestation on Cotton, Gossypium hirsutum
Mujahid Niaz Akhtar, Amjad Farooq
The present research work was conducted to evaluate the environmental changes on cotton bollworms like Pink Bollworm (PBW), Spotted Bollworm (SBW) and American bollworms (ABW) present in Multan (Southern Punjab), Pakistan. The experimental data was collected f…
14 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2099.2106
Research ArticleIn Vitro Effectiveness of Silver Nanoparticles against Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita)
Khansa Nazir, Tariq Mukhtar, Humayun Javed
As the use of nematicides is becoming prohibitive in many countries due to their detrimental consequences, the management of plant parasitic nematodes using nanoparticles can be one of the important alternatives. In the present study, the nematicidal activity…
13 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2077.2083- Research Article
The Effect of Feeding Alfalfa and Barley in Comparison with Different Dietary Composition of Total Mixed Rations on Milk Composition and Growth of Najdi Lambs
Riyadh S. Aljumaah, Mutassim M. Abdelrahman, Moez Ayadi, Abdullah H. Alyemni
A field experiment was conducted to investigate the lambing rate, lamb growth and survivability of newborn lambs of pregnant Najdi ewes fed two different total mixed rations (TMR) with different levels of energy and protein viz. higher protein than recommended…
13 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2085.2090 
Research ArticleBird Density and the Evaluation of Importance of Buffer Zone of the Largest Coastal Nature Reserve, Yancheng Reserve, China
Hui Wang, Lin Wang, Xuanlu Li, Shanshan Li, Yongqiang Zhao, Shicheng Lv et al.
The function of the buffer zone of nature reserve is seldom evaluated in wildlife conservation. National Yancheng Rare Birds Nature Reserve is the largest coastal nature reserve in China. The environmental capacity of its core zone of 225.96 km2 area is approa…
7 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.1999.2006
Research ArticleSynthetic Oviductal Fluid Medium with Isologous Oviductal Epithelial Cells Improves the Development of In Vitro Produced Nili Ravi Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Embryos
Asima Azam, Asma-Ul-Husna, Saima Qadeer, Qaisar Shahzad, Rabea Ejaz, Nemat Ullah et al.
The objective of the current study was to investigate and compare the role of buffalo oviductal epithelial cell (BOEC) co-culture and conditioned culture media, on in vitro development of Nili Ravi buffalo embryos. Oocytes were obtained from the ovaries of sla…
7 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2007.2014
Research ArticleIncidence of Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli Pathotypes in Children Suffering from Diarrhea in Tertiary Care Hospitals, Quetta, Pakistan
Zil-e-Huma, Abdul Malik Tareen, Kaleem Ullah, Tauseef M Asmat, Abdul Samad, Asim Iqbal et al.
Diarrhea is one of the leading public health problems in under developed countries. In Pakistan, diarrheal cases are treated empirically and, rarely, specific investigations are made. This study was designed to identify the prevalent strains of Escherichia col…
7 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2015.2021
Research ArticleHost Plant Selection Affects Biological Parameters in Armyworm, Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Asad Abdullah, Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Afzal
Armyworm, Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera; Noctuidae) is considered as one of the economically important insect pest in global agriculture. Suitability of host plants is critical for the efficient management of this economically important insect pest.…
14 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2117.2123- Research Article
L-Cysteine Addition in Tris-Citric Acid Extender Enhances Functional Characteristics of Post-Thaw Spermatozoa in Achai and Holstein Friesian Bulls under Subtropical Environment
Zakirullah, Hamayun Khan, Ali Gohar, Haq Amanullah, Muhammad Younas, Muhammad Tarique Tunio et al.
Freezing and thawing processes have the potential to adversely affect post-thaw quality of semen. In the current study, we endeavored to ascertain the most favorable application of L-cysteine for cryopreservation of Achai and Holstein Friesian bull semen under…
24 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2193.2198 
Research ArticleRegulation of Visual Sensitivity Responses in Locusts Stimulated by Different Spectral Lights
Qihang Liu, Yueli Jiang, Jin Miao, Zhongjun Gong, Tong Li, Yun Duan et al.
The locusts are causing significant damage to crops, around the globe. To avoid ecological pollution caused by the use of pesticides to control locusts, alternative methods such as photo-induced traps are elusive. In this report we investigated locusts visual…
26 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2245.2255- Research Article
Effects of Graded Levels of Betaine Supplementation on Growth Performance and Intestinal Morphology in Indigenous Young Yellow Feather Broilers
Chen-Yu Sun, Wen-Chao Liu, Mei Xiao, Zhi-Hui Zhao, Li-Long An
This 28-d feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with different levels of betaine on growth performance and intestinal morphology in Chinese indigenous young yellow feather broilers. A total of 360 male, one-d-old Huaixi…
14 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2323.2328 
Short CommunicationDevelopment of 17 Novel Cross-Species Microsatellite Markers for Dabry’s Sturgeon (Acipenser dabryanus) from Chinese Sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis) via Next-Generation Sequencing
Yacheng Hu, Xueqing Liu, Jing Yang, Kan Xiao, Binzhong Wang, Hejun Du
In this study, we report 17 novel cross-species microsatellite markers for Dabry’s sturgeon via next-generation sequencing from Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis). The 17 microsatellites were polymorphic with 3 to 6 alleles per locus and the total num…
22 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.sc4
Research ArticleDetection and Phylogeny of Fowl Adenovirus Associated with Hydropericardium Hepatitis Syndrome in Broilers
Nida Zia, Ayesha Maqbool, Muhammad Safdar, Umm-I-Habiba, Altaf Mehmood, Muhammad Usman et al.
Hydropericardium hepatitis syndrome (HHS) in broilers is an emerging threat, causing huge economic loss to poultry industry every year. Fowl adenoviruses (FAdVs) associated with HHS could disturb growth, viability and immunity in commercial broilers. The main…
14 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2091.2098
Research ArticleMolecular Detection of Hepatitis E Virus in Layer Chickens: A Possible Public Health Risk in Pakistan
Tahir Iqbal, Umer Rashid, Naveed Shahzad, Amber Afroz, Muhammad Faheem Malik, Muhammad Idrees
Avian Hepatitis E Virus (aHEV) is a single-stranded positive-sense RNA virus causing hepatitis-splenomegaly syndrome (HSS) in chickens. To the best of our knowledge the circulation of aHEV in chicken has not been studied in Pakistan so far. Therefore…
14 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2329.2335
Research ArticleAcute Effect of Epidermal Growth Factor on Phosphate Diffusion across Intestinal Mucosa of Hens using the Ussing Chamber System
Xiaopeng Tang, Rejun Fang, Guochang Pan, Kangning Xiong
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of epidermal growth factor (EGF) on phosphate absorption across intestinal mucosa of hens using the Ussing chamber system. First, four Loman laying hens with similar weight (1.25±0.13 kg) were sacrific…
24 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2209.2216
Research ArticleEffects of Calcitonin on Porcine Intestinal Epithelial Cells Proliferation, Phosphorus Absorption, and NaPi-IIb Expression
Xiaopeng Tang, Wen-qin Su, Re-jun Fang
To investigate the effects of calcitonin (CT) on cell proliferation, NaPi-IIb expression, and the absorption of phosphorus in porcine intestinal epithelial cells (IPEC-1). The experiment consisted of 1 control treatment and 5 levels of CT treatments (1×1…
21 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2167.2174
Research ArticleEffects of Various Colostrum Feeding Methods on Growth Performance and Immunity of Holstein-Friesian Calves
Ali Mujtab Shah, Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Giasuddin Shah, Muhammad Haaroon, Quanhui Peng, Zhisheng Wang
This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of various colostrum feeding methods on growth performance, and immunity of Holstein Friesian (HF) calves. The applied feeding methods were stomach tube (ST), nipple feeder (NF) and natural suckling (NS). A to…
16 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2161.2166
Research ArticlePrevalence of Extended Spectrum β-lactamase SHV and OXA Producing Gram Negative Bacteria at Tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore, Pakistan
Abdul Waheed, Sidrah Saleem, Naveed Shahzad, Junaid Akhtar, Muhammad Saeed, Iqra Jameel et al.
The present study was planned to detect drug resistant genes like “blaSHV” and “blaOXA” among gram negative rods (GNRs) isolated from different clinical specimens, collected from Jinnah Hospital Lahore during January-December 2015. Majo…
20 Sept 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2345.2351
Research ArticleRodents (Muridae) Abundance and Habitat Shift between Agricultural, Non-Agricultural Land and Human Dwellings: A Proposed Strategy to Decrease Crop Damage
Raja Imran Hussain, Iqra Yousaf
Rodents (Muridae) are an important pest and their uncontrolled dispersal threatening yields of various crops including wheat. The goal of this study was to evaluate the shifts of rodent abundances among five sets of three different habitat types (human dwellin…
13 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2051.2056