Issue · 2017
Vol. 49, Iss. 1, Pages 1-421
61 articles · pp. 1-421 · All issues →
Research ArticleMolecular Characterization and Phylogeny of Panthera pardus (Common Leopard) in Pakistan
Usman Ijaz, Muhammad Sajid Tahir, Khalid Abdul Majeed, Shahid Iqbal, Iffat Huma, S. Firyal et al.
The present study was designed to investigate the evolutionary relationship of the Panthera pardus subspecies found in Pakistan by exploring the partial DNA sequences of mitochondrial Cytochrome c Oxidase subunit I (COI) gene. Scat samples of 15 different…
5 Oct 2016
Research ArticlePossible Role of Neuromedin S (NMS) in Male Reproduction: Effect of NMS on Adipokines Secretion in Male Rhesus Monkeys (Macaca mulatta)
Shakeel Ahmed, Sarwat Jahan
Adipokines are known as important adiposity signals and play certain roles in various biological processes. Now their involvement in the regulation of hypothalamus pituitary gonadal (HPG) axis has also been established. In the present study, we investigated th…
17 Jan 2017
Research ArticleMicrobial Analysis of Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus) Ejecta Collected from Two Public Parks in Lahore, Pakistan
Tayiba Latif Gulraiz, Arshad Javid, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Muhammad Shahbaz, Irfan, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Microbial analysis of Indian flying fox, Pteropus giganteus ejecta roosting at Jinnah and Lalazar Gardens, Lahore was carried out from January, through December, 2011 and a total of twelve fungal and twelve bacterial genera were isolated. Four fungal (Candida,…
18 Jan 2017
Research ArticleIncreased Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Splenic Tissue of Lupus-Prone (NZB/NZW) F1 Mice Infected with Live but not Gamma Irradiated Plasmodium chabaudi
Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, Fathy A. Abdel-Ghaffar, Azza El-Amir, Gamal Badr, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Spleen is a major immune organ that plays an important role during malaria infection. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects many body organs including spleen. However, the effect of Plasmodium chabaudi infection on the spleen…
20 Jan 2017
Short CommunicationMolecular and Serological Detection of Avian Influenza H9N2 Virus in Asymptomatic Commercial Layers in Faisalabad District, Punjab
Hira Akhter, Bilal Aslam, Naveed Shahzad, Tanzeela Farooq, Muhammad Umer, text-align: justify et al.
The present study aimed at measuring the antibody titres against H9N2 influenza viruses and its molecular detections in asymptomatic commercial layers from Faisalabad district of Punjab, Pakistan. Overall 120 blood samples, 24 tissue samples from each organ (t…
21 Jan 2017
Short CommunicationSeroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Tibetan Pigs in Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Rongrong Li, Kun Li, Xiaoqiang Wang, Houqiang Luo, Gang Qiu, Hui zhang et al.
The survey was to investigate the seroprevalence of T. gondii in Tibetan pigs in Tibet, China. A total 454 serum samples were collected from Tibetan pigs in Nyingchi in 2014 and 2015. Each sample was assayed for T. gondii antibodies by a commercial enzyme-link…
22 Jan 2017
Short CommunicationEffect of Temperature on the Reproductive Potential of Indigenous and Exotic Species of Entomopathogenic Nematodes inside Galleria mellonella L. Larvae
Muhammad Raheel, Nazir Javed, Sajid Aleem Khan, Hafiz Muhammad Aatif, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
The influence of different temperature ranges on the reproductive potential of native and exotic species of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) was checked on Galleria mellonella larvae. The native species included Steinernema asiaticum and Heterorhabditis indic…
22 Jan 2017
Research ArticleDetermination of Early Colonizer Urban Blowfly Species Using Small Bait Traps on a University Campus
Halide Nihal Açikgöz, Serdal Kenan Köse, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
The aim of the present study was to identify the urban blowfly species having forensic importance on Ankara University Medical Faculty Cebeci Campus in Ankara. Eight small liver bait traps were used for catching flies. Chicken liver was used in the study to at…
10 Nov 2016
Research ArticleA Novel Mutation Ser34Phe in GNRHR causes Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism during Pubertal Development in Boys
Misbah Riaz, Qaiser Mansoor, Maleeha Akram, Muhammad Ismail, Parveen Akhtar, Shakeel Mirza et al.
The signaling of G protein-coupled receptor 54 (GPR54) is a key regulator of secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), whereas GnRH is a crucial neurohormone regulating the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)…
11 Jan 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Prokaryotic Expressed Nucleoplasmin on the Efficiency of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer in Banna Mini-pig Inbred Line
Wenmin Cheng, Weirong Pan, Yubo Qing, Yingchao Liu, Xingqin Zha, Yan Huang et al.
Nucleoplasmin (Npm) is the most abundant protein in the nucleus of oocytes which can promote in vitro nucleosome formation. In this study, to improve the efficiency of SCNT in Banna Mini-pig Inbred Line (BMI), we obtained the recombinant nucleoplasmin (Npm) by…
18 Jan 2017
Research ArticleMeasuring Predictive Performance of Data Mining and Artificial Neural Network Algorithms for Predicting Lactation Milk Yield in Indigenous Akkaraman Sheep
Koksal Karadas, Muhammad Tariq, Mohammad Masood Tariq, Ecevit Eyduran
The aim of the investigation was to determine several factors affecting lactation milk yield amounts of indigenous Akkaraman ewes reared in Sanliurfa (137 farms) and Hakkari (113 farms) provinces of Turkey. For the determination process, the statistical predic…
4 Sept 2016
Research ArticleSystematic and Integrated Analysis Approach to Prioritize Mastitis Resistant Genes
Iqra Mahmood, Asif Nadeem, Masroor Ellahi Babar, Muhammad Muddassir Ali, Maryam Javed, Aisha Siddiqa et al.
Mastitis (mammary gland inflammation) is one of the most important diseases causing economic losses to dairy farm owners. In order to develop new strategies to prevent mastitis, a detailed understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the host immune re…
3 Nov 2016- Research Article
Diversity and Distribution of Fish Fauna of Indus River at Taunsa Barrage in Punjab, Pakistan
Haji Muhammad, Zafar Iqbal, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
The present study was conducted to determine the fish fauna of Indus River at Taunsa Barrage, situated in South Punjab Pakistan. The survey was conducted from September 2013 to August, 2014 at eight sampling sites to ascertain fish diversity and their distribu…
12 Nov 2016 
Research ArticleToxicity of Some Selected Pesticides against Neoseiulus barkeri (Acari: Phytoseiidae) Under Laboratory Conditions
Muhammad Zahid, Muhammad Hamid Bashir, Bilal Saeed Khan, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Insect pests are the major yield decreasing factors in our agro-ecosystem. Among many pest management approaches, biological control is considered as the main strategy to address these issues including sucking pests. Different biocontrol agents are being used…
18 Nov 2016- Research Article
Water Scavenger Beetles (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae) from Bingol Province of Turkey
Abdullah Mart, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Twenty nine species and 2 subspecies belonging to 10 genera of water scavenger beetles (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae) collected from Bingöl province between May 2003-October 2004 have been described.
18 Jan 2017 - Research Article
Prevalence of Retinopathy Detected by Fundoscopy among Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic Patients Visiting a Local Hospital in Lahore
Tasnim Farasat, Saima Sharif, Farkhanda Manzoor, Muneeza Zafar, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
The cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 newly diagnosed diabetic patients to assess the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and to evaluate its relationship with potential risk factors of diabetes on their first visit to a local hospital. Among the newly…
20 Jan 2017 - Short Communication
Evaluation of Comparative Toxicity of Different Insecticides against Fruit Fly, Bactrocera zonata Saunders (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Rashid Ahmed Khan, Muhammed Naveed
Bacterocera zonata (Saunder) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a major pest of fruits causing severe losses to the fruit production and quality in Pakistan. Its management has largely relied upon the indiscriminate and injudicious use of conventional insecticides resu…
21 Jan 2017 - Short Communication
Prevalence of Brucellosis in Human Population of District Swat, Pakistan
Hussain Ahmad, Inamullah, Ijaz Ali, Tauseef Ahmad, Muhammad Tufail, Kabir Ahmad et al.
Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease affecting several animal species and human beings. It is caused by Brucella abortus in animals and Brucella melitensis in human. The current study aimed to find out the prevalence of Brucella and active brucellosis in the huma…
22 Jan 2017 
Research ArticleEffect of some Nematophagous Fungi on Reproduction of a Nematode Pest, Heterodera schachtii, and Growth of Sugar Beet
Manzoor Hussain, Miloslav Zouhar, Pavel Ryšánek
Heterodera schachtii is a globally important and often marginalized pest of sugar beet, cabbage, broccoli and radish, among other crops. It is a cyst-forming nematode that affects plant growth and yield. We report on studies aimed to evaluate the effects of fi…
12 Dec 2016
Research ArticleEfficacy of Screen Bottom Board Tray with and without Soft Chemicals for Controlling Varroa destructor in Honeybee Colonies
Rashid Mahmood, Saima Asad, Waqar Ahmad, Ghulam Sarwar, Muhamamd Khalid Rafique, Noor Islam et al.
The present study was carried out to determine the effects of screen bottom board trays on reducing ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman (Acari:Varroidae) populations in honeybee Apis mellifera linguistica (Hymenoptera: Apidae) colonies in…
10 Sept 2016
Research ArticleImpact of Main Factors on the Catch of Portunus trituberculatus in the Northern East China Sea
Yingbin Wang, Ting Ye, Xiaogang Wang, Congyu Zhou
Generalized additive models (GAM) were used to analyze the relationships between the catch of Portunus trituberculatus in the northern East China Sea, and 6 main impact factors, which include the number of main catch vessel (NMV), power of main catch vessel (P…
15 Sept 2016
Research ArticleSynthesis and Application of Chitosan-Starch Based Nanocomposite in Wastewater Treatment for the Removal of Anionic Commercial Dyes
Amtul Jamil Sami, Madeeha Khalid, Sara Iqbal, Maira Afzal, A.R. Shakoori
Chitosan is a cationic biopolymer that can be used for sustainable waste water treatment as a coagulant-flocculent due to its ability to coagulate various ionic substances such as metal ions as well as dyes. In the current study novel polymer composites were p…
21 Sept 2016
Research ArticleInfluence of Hydrocolloid Gums on Textural, Functional and Sensory Properties of Low Fat Cheddar Cheese from Buffalo Milk
Mian Shamas Murtaza, Aysha Sameen, Nuzhat Huma, Fatma Hussain
Reduced fat cheeses are desired based on composition but fell in acceptability and functionality as the fat contributes the desirable flavour and texture. The addition of gums in low fat cheese softens the structure by the interference of the casein-casein int…
22 Sept 2016
Research ArticleComplete Mitochondrial Genome of Blue-Throated Bee-eater Merops viridis (Coraciiformes: Meropidae) with its Taxonomic Consideration
Zuhao Huang, Feiyun Tu, Dianhua Ke
Blue-throated Bee-eater Merops viridis (Coraciiformes: Meropidae) is a bird species of family Meropidae with a very large distribution. The complete mitochondrial genome of Blue-throated Bee-eater M. viridis was determined. The mitogenome is a circular DN…
25 Oct 2016
Research ArticlePotential of Some Nematophagous Fungi against Meloidogyne hapla Infection in Czech Republic
Manzoor Hussain, Miloslav Zouhar, Pavel Rysanek
Five fungal apecies Arthrobotrys oligospora, Dactylella oviparasitica, Clonostachys rosea, Stropharia rugosoannulata and Lecanicillium muscarium isolated from root and soil samples collected in Prague, Czech Republic, were cultured on agar media and tested aga…
2 Oct 2016
Research ArticleComparison between Biological and Chemical Management of Sugar Beet Nematode, Heterodera schachtii
Manzoor Hussain, Miloslav Zouhar, Pavel Rysanek
This investigation was designed to compare biological management through nematophagous fungus Lecanicillium muscarium with chemical nematicides, Vydate, Basamid (G) and fertilizer, Calcium cyanamide through soil application to control sugar beet cyst nematodes…
2 Oct 2016
Research ArticleIn vivo Anticoccidial Activity of Salvadora persica Root Extracts
Felwa A. Thagfan, Mohamed A. Dkhil, Saleh Al-Quraishy
Salvadora persica is one of the commonly used plants in Islamic countries.The root extracts of S. persica has been tested for its anticoccidial activity against Eimeria paillata induced infection in mice jejunum. Three different doses, 300, 600 and 900 mg/kg w…
2 Oct 2016
Research ArticleThermal Physiology and Bioenergetics in Ambient or Seasonal Acclimatization in Apodemus chevrieri
Wan-Long Zhu, Gao Wenrong
Physiological adjustments to seasonal variations of the environment, such as changes in body mass and energy metabolism, are important adaptive strategies for small mammals. Ambient cues, as temperature and photoperiod, play important roles in animals’ p…
4 Oct 2016- Research Article
Effect of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles on Quality Traits and Fatty Acid Composition of Pork Belly
Sungil Kim, Muhammad Riaz, Amjad Farooq, Sungkwon Park
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) on growth performance, meat quality and fatty acid composition of pork belly. A total of 50 gilts and 50 barrows (initial BW 26±6.3 kg) were ran…
6 Oct 2016 
Research ArticleBax and CD68 Expression in Response to Liver Injury Induced by Acetaminophen: The Hepatoprotective Role of Thymoquinone and Curcumin
Laila M. Fadda, Nouf M. Al-Rasheed, Iman H. Hasan, Hanaa M. Ali, Nawal M. Al-Rasheed, Musaed Al-Fayez et al.
Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose depleted glutathione (GSH) which lead to liver dysfunction and hence hepatotoxicity. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is the best antidote for APAP but may induce a variety of side effects. This study was designed to compare the potential i…
26 Oct 2016- Research Article
Factors Influencing Vulnerability Towards Heroin Addiction in a Pakistani Cohort
Shagufta Jabeen, Muhammad Saqlain Raja, Sadia Saeed, Muhammad Mobeen Zafar, Rizwana Abdul Ghani, Abid Mahmood et al.
Addiction to opioids including other illicit drugs is a chronic, relapsing multifactorial disorder of brain and, if left untreated, major medical, social, and economic problems arise. Drug addiction is among major health issues faced by the World including Pak…
2 Nov 2016 
Research ArticleComplete Mitochondrial Genome of Three Fish Species (Perciformes: Amblyopinae): Genome Description and Phylogenetic Relationships
Zisha Liu, Na Song, Takashi Yanagimoto, Zhiqiang Han, Bonian Shui, text-align: justify et al.
The complete mitogenomes of three species (O. lacepedii, O. rebecca and O. sp.) were sequenced, their genomic structure examined, and their genome organization, arrangement and codon usage analyzed. Phylogenetic Bayesian and ML analyses were conducted, using a…
4 Nov 2016
Research ArticleEffect of Carrot (Daucus carota) Leaf Powder on External and Internal Egg Characteristics of Hy-Line White Laying Hens
Metin Duru, Asuman Arslan Duru, Köksal Karadaş, Ecevit Eyduran, Harun Cinli, text-align: justify et al.
This current work was conducted to determine the effect of dried carrot (Daucus carota) leaf powder at different amounts on some external and internal egg characteristics of Hy-line white laying hens as a commercial type through two-way ANOVA, to estimate the…
11 Nov 2016
Research ArticleSolenopsis invicta Suppress Native Ant by Excluding Mutual Exploitation from the Invasive Mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis
Ai Ming Zhou, Guang Wen Liang, Ling Zeng, Yong Yue Lu, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Mutualistic interaction between invasive ants and honeydew-producing hemipterans has been extensively examined in many studies. Laboratory experiments showed that invasive ant Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) suppress ghost ants Tapinoma melanoceph…
11 Nov 2016
Research ArticleTwo New Species of Oxyopes (Araneae: Oxyopidae) from Punjab, Pakistan
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The Oxyopes Latreille, 1804 is a large genus of spider with cosmopolitan distribution but has not been much studied in Pakistan. Two new species, Oxyopes chenabensis new species, and Oxyopes bidentata new species are being reported from Punjab. p.p1 {margin: 0…
12 Nov 2016
Research ArticleMelatonin Supplementation in Extender Enhances the Post Thaw Quality of Buffalo Bull Spermatozoa
Asma-ul-Husna, Muhammad Sajjad Ansari, Bushra Allah Rakha, Rabea Ejaz, Nemat Ullah, text-align: justify et al.
Oxidative damage to sperm during cryopreservation is one of the main causes of decline in fertilizing potential. Present study aimed at evaluating the role of melatonin in extender for its cryoprotective effect on post-thaw quality of buffalo bull semen. For t…
23 Nov 2016
Research ArticleEffect of Different Types of Boxes on Rearing of Bumble Bee, Bombus terrestris
Muhammad Imran, Munir Ahmad, Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Farooq Nasir, Imran Bodlah, Muhammad Nasir et al.
Life history parameters of bumblebee Bombus terrestris (L.) (Hymenoptera: Apidae) were investigated by using rearing boxes of wood, cardboard and polycarbonate materials on three developmental stages i.e., colony initiation, development and maturation stages u…
23 Nov 2016- Research Article
Population Dynamics of a Nematophagous Fungus Lecanicillium muscarium, and Root Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita to Assess the Disease Pressure and its Management
Manzoor Hussain, Miloslav Zouhar, Pavel Ryšánek
A series of experiments were conducted in a greenhouse to determine the population dynamics of the root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, and the nematophagous fungus, Lecanicillium muscarium, on tomato. The nematode population densities were measured by d…
10 Jan 2017 
Research ArticleAge and Developmental Stage Dependent Changes in Plasma Concentrations of Growth Hormone and Testosterone and Linear Growth Velocity in Boys between the Age of 1 and 20 Years
Afzaal Ahmad Naseem, Maleeha Akram, Sarwat Jahan, Kiran Afshan, Zubaria Iqbal, Faheem Tahir et al.
The accelerated longitudinal bone growth at puberty or pubertal growth spurt has been ascribed to reciprocated physiological influences of both somatotropic and gonadal axes, manifested as higher secretion of growth hormone (GH) and testosterone (T). GH and T…
11 Jan 2017
Research ArticleIdentification of Polymorphism in HTT Gene and its Association with Production Performances in Anhui Local Chicken Breeds
Pan-pan Guo, Wei Liu, Yan Li, Rui-yu Ma, Wang Zaigui, Kai Zhan et al.
The aims of this study were to identify genetic polymorphisms of the huntingtin (HTT) gene and to further investigate its association with production performances in two Anhui local chicken breeds. A total of 800 chickens (400 Huangshan black chickens and 400…
17 Jan 2017
Research ArticleCharacterization, Tissue-Specific and Developmental Stage Expression of Somatostatin in Coilia nasus
Siyu Yang, Fukuan Du, Pao Xu, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Estuarine tapertail anchovy (Coilia nasus) is a rare and endangered species and also an important resource with high economic value. Somatostatin (SS) is a neuropeptide family which effects growth, development and metabolism. In this study, full-length of one…
17 Jan 2017
Research ArticleAntiviral Activities of Capsicum annuum Methanolic Extract against Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2
Taghreed A. Hafiz, Murad A. Mubaraki, Mohamed A. Dkhil, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
This study was conducted to quantify the antioxidant and anti-viral activities of Capsicum annuum methanolic extracts. The extract of Capsicum annuum was prepared by maceration method and the total polyphenolic and flavonoids contents were determined using a s…
17 Jan 2017
Research ArticleComparison of the Predictive Capabilities of Several Data Mining Algorithms and Multiple Linear Regression in the Prediction of Body Weight by Means of Body Measurements in the Indigenous Beetal Goat of Pakistan
Ecevit Eyduran, Daniel Zaborski, Abdul Waheed, Senol Celik, Koksal Karadas, text-align: justify et al.
The main goal of this study was to establish the algorithm with the best predictive capability among classification and regression trees (CART), chi-square automatic interaction detector (CHAID), radial basis function (RBF) networks and multilayer perceptrons…
17 Jan 2017
Research ArticleMolecular Classification of Pakistani Wild Rose-Ringed Parakeet through Novel Cytochrome B Gene Polymorphism
Ali Raza Awan, Sehrish Firyal, Muhammad Tayyab, Lala Rukh, M. Zia ul Haq, Shagufta Saeed et al.
Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) is sub-divided in 4 sub-species (P. krameri krameri, P. krameri parvirostris, P. krameri manillensis and P. krameri borealis). Identification of the sub-species is an intricate chore. This study aimed to genetically id…
17 Jan 2017
Research ArticleThe Genetic Characterization of Turkish Grey Cattle with Regard to UoG Cast, CAPN1 316 and CAPN1 4751 Markers
Süleyman Kök, Sertaç Atalay, Hasan Semih Eken, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Turkish Grey cattle (TGC) is one of Turkey’s native cattle breeds. TGC was a popular race to breeding within Thrace and Western Anatolia, but unfortunately they are under the threat of extinction recently. The application of gene specific molecular marke…
17 Jan 2017
Research ArticleMonitoring DNA Damage in Gills of Freshwater Mussels (Anodonta anatina) Exposed to Heavy Metals
Muhammad Sohail, Muhammad Naeem Khan, Naureen Aziz Qureshi, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Study was carried out to investigate the genotoxic effect of different levels of heavy metals on gill cells of freshwater mussels (Anodonta anatina), a sentinel species in aquatic environment. Freshwater mussels were exposed to none (0µg L-1), low (120 &…
18 Jan 2017
Research ArticlePredation Efficacy of the Predator Coccinella septempunctata L. on the Aphid Species Macrosiphum rosae (L.) in Kastamonu Province, Turkey
Sabri Unal, ASır Er, Erol Akkuzu, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
This study was conducted between the years 2013-2014 in order to determine the phenology of the predator Coccinella septempunctata Linnaeus (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and to evaluate its efficacy on Macrosiphum rosae (Linnaeus) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in Kasta…
19 Jan 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Different Dietary Protein Levels on Egg Development and its Response to Inducing Agents during Induced Spawning of Channa marulius
Muhammad Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Farzana Abbas, Muhammad Ashraf, Naeem Tariq Narejo, Khalid Javed Iqbal, Ghulam Abbas et al.
Brood stock of Channa marulius with an average weight of 948.02±5.72g was randomly stocked in duplicate earthen ponds (90×70×4ft) and fed on 40%, 35% and 30% protein diet @5% of their live body weight. In 40% protein diet treatment, male fis…
20 Jan 2017
Short CommunicationMorpho-Geometric Analysis of Eight Grass Mouse Species of the Genus Lemniscomys (Rodentia: Muridae)
Imed Ben Salem, Aymen Ben Ibrahim, M’barek Chetoui, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Lemniscomys are exclusively African rodents. This study deals with morphs-genetic analysis of eight species viz. Lemniscomys barbarus, L. bellieri, L. griselda, L. limulus, L. macculus, L. rosalia, L. striatus and L. zebra; which have practically similar exter…
21 Jan 2017
Short CommunicationEffect of Variable Kisspeptin Doses on Prostatic Citric Acid Levels in Male Mice
Faiqah Ramzan, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Kisspeptin, a product of the KISS1 gene, plays an essential role in the regulation of spermatogenesis acting primarily at the hypothalamic level of the gonadotropic axis. Citric acid is synthesized and secreted by the prostate gland. Its synthesis is reg…
21 Jan 2017
Short CommunicationEvaluation of Different Diets for Mass Rearing of Coccinella undecimpunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
Marryam Bakhtawar, Qamar Saeed, Naeem Iqbal
Evaluation of potential of four diets in larval development of lady bird beetle, Coccinella undecimpunctata, under laboratory conditions was done. These include mustard aphids (Lipaphis erysimi) cotton mealybug (Phenacoccus solenopsis), grain moth eggs (Sitotr…
21 Jan 2017- Short Communication
Prevalence of Zoonotic Tuberculosis and Brucellosis in Animals of Quetta and Pishin Districts, Balochistan
Bibi Tayyaba Batool, Aemal Tareen, Shahjahan Shabir Ahmed, Hira Ejaz, Mohammad Azam Kakar, Syed Abdul Rehman et al.
Brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis (TB) are a constraint to livestock production in Balochistan. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis in cattle, goats and sheep in some primary dwelling districts of Balo…
21 Jan 2017 
Short CommunicationAnalysis of Genetic Differentiation at ABO and Rh Loci among the Pashtun Populations Inhabiting Lower Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Atta ur Rehman, Sher Ali, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
The study of Pashtun populations of North-West Pakistan deserves special attention due to the demographic transitions caused by recurrent displacements, fragmentation and migrations. In order to observe the genetic differentiation in lower Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (…
22 Jan 2017
Research ArticleFish Meal: Production and Quality Assessment forAqua Feed Formulation in Pakistan
Abdur Rahim, Ghulam Abbas, Muhammad Naeem, Sara Ferrando, Lorenzo Gallus, Noor Khan et al.
In this study, 18 fish meal processing units were surveyed in Sindh and Balochistan to investigate production status, chemical composition, and fish species being used for producing fish meal. The overall production of single processing unit ranged from 40 to…
19 Jan 2017- Table of Contents
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22 Apr 2017 - Research Article
Behavioural and Some Physiological Assessment of Glyphosate and Paraquat Toxicity to Juveniles of African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus
Ayanda Opeyemi Isaac, Oniye Sonnie Joshua, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
The impact of acute exposure of Clarias gariepinus juveniles to commonly used herbicides, glyphosate and paraquat was evaluated through changes in fish behaviour and mortality. Juveniles of the African catfish were exposed to varying acute concentrations of gl…
27 Nov 2016 
Research ArticleReproductive potential and Host Searching Ability of Entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema feltiae
Ali Murad Rahoo, Tariq Mukhtar, Simon R. Gowen, Rehana Kanwal Rahoo, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Due to non-availability of mass production techniques in Pakistan, the development and application of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) depend on the use of host insects for in vivo production. As there is little information regarding relationship between nemat…
12 Jan 2017
Research ArticleMetabolic Profile of a Stored Grain Pest Trogoderma granarium Exposed to Deltamethrin
Ambreena Hafiz, Tanzeela Riaz, Farah Rauf Shakoori
Effect of deltamethrin on metabolic profile of 4th, 6th instar larvae and adult beetles of deltamethrin-resistant populations of T. granairum collected from wheat godowns of Gujranwala, Okara and D.G khan has been studied in current investigation. The toxicolo…
11 Dec 2016- Research Article
Comparison between Biological and Chemical Management of Raoot Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne hapla
Manzoor Hussain, Miloslav Zouhar, Pavel Ryšánek
These studies were employed to compare the potential of the nematophagous fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and the chemical nematicides Vydate and Basamid (G) with the fertilizer calcium cyanamide in the control of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne hapla, through…
10 Jan 2017 
Short CommunicationA New Technique for Development of Rabbit Ear Keloid Model
Abdul Mannan Babar, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Keloids and hypertrophic scars are an exaggeration of fibroplasia in dermal repair. Keloids are found solely in humankind, and not in animals. Thus far no practicable animal model of Keloid has been made. Recently a prototype rabbit ear keloid model has been p…
22 Jan 2017- Short Communication
Seroprevalence of Brucellosis in Camels in Sindh, Pakistan
Abdul Sattar Baloch, Abdul Rasheed, Rahmatullah Rind, Jam Kashif Sahito, Rehana Buriro, Muhammad Faisal Ayoob et al.
Brucellosis affects a wide range of animal species including human beings and is more severe in human than in animals. It imposes a huge burden on human health due to its zoonotic nature. Our study involves the testing of 100 sera samples and 50 milk samples f…
21 Jan 2017