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Research ArticleProduction, Egg Quality, and Leukocyte Responses of Late-Laying Hens Receiving Graded Concentrations of Rough Lemon (Citrus jambhiri) Juice During Cyclic Heat Exposure-A Preliminary Concentration Comparison Within a Single Heated Environment
Francisco Kanyinji, Katai J. Simukonda, Born Ng’andu, Probby Chisenga, Simushi Liswaniso
Rough lemon juice (RLJ) contains bioactive constituents that warrant evaluation as a locally available drinking-water supplement for laying hens exposed to high ambient temperature. This preliminary study evaluated production performance, selected egg-quality…
13 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.2.117.126
ArticlesCurrent Strategies and Challenges in Vaccine Platforms for Newcastle Disease Virus
Charlie Franck Amoia, Gerald Misinzo, Muhammad Munir
Newcastle disease virus (NDV) remains one of the most economically devastating pathogens affecting poultry production. Despite decades of vaccination efforts, NDV continues to circulate and remain endemic across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, posing persis…
5 Oct 2026- Research Article
Effects of Graded Dietary Inclusion of Zanthoxylum chalybeum Leaf Meal on Feed Intake, Feed Conversion Ratio and Growth Performance of Ross 308 Broiler Chickens
Francisco Kanyinji, Robert Phiri, Sylvia J. Harrison, Simushi Liswaniso
The use of natural feed additives in poultry production has gained increasing attention as a strategy to improve growth performance and feed efficiency in broiler chickens. This study evaluated the effects of graded dietary inclusion of Zanthoxylum chalybeum l…
19 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.2.108.116 
ReviewClimate-Smart Disease Management Strategies for Basmati Rice under Changing Environmental Conditions
Sana E Mustafa, Syed Ali Zafar, Ruqeyah Abdul Majeed, Amara Nasiba, Faisal Rasool, Rana Ahsan Raza Khan et al.
Basmati rice, an aromatic rice variety of economic importance and grown mainly in South Asia, is extremely valued in international export markets for its unique grain quality, aroma and cooking qualities. However, sustainable basmati rice production is under i…
14 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.2.98.107- Research Article
Institutional Support and Social Inclusion in the Transition of Urban Farming from Subsistence to Enterprise in Lagos State, Nigeria
Olatomide Waheed Olowa, Rotimi Abiodun Oginni, Jacob Olu Ibironke, Victor Odeje
Urban agriculture is an increasingly important livelihood pathway in rapidly urbanising cities, but evidence remains limited on the conditions that enable practitioners to progress from household coping to enterprise-oriented production in Lagos State, Nigeria…
3 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.2.83.97 - Research Article
Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Physiological Traits in Pregnant Holstein Cows and Some Studied Characteristics of Newborns During Summer
Israa Abood Hussin, Mohammed Ahmed Shwayel, Qays Abduljaleel Khalaf
Pregnant cows in Iraq are exposed to significant heat stress during the summer season, particularly in the months of June, July, and August, when temperatures are extremely high. This heat stress adversely affects the productive performance of cows, largely du…
26 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.2.73.82 
Research ArticleEvaluation of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal on Growth and Hematology of Catfish (Clarias batrachus)
Rondius Solfaine, Olan Rahayu Puji Astuti Nussa, Indra Rahmawati
The increasing demand for sustainable and cost-effective aquaculture feed has driven the search for alternative protein sources in aquaculture. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (maggot) have gained considerable attention due to their high nutrition…
26 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.2.63.72
Research ArticleAssessment of Indigenous Chicken Production Characteristics Among Small-Scale Farmers in the Eastern Province of Zambia
Simushi Liswaniso, Kolawole Odubote, Thobela Louis Tyasi
This study aimed to characterize Indigenous chicken production systems and management practices in the Eastern Province of Zambia to identify areas for intervention to enhance productivity. A structured questionnaire was administered to 450 small-scale farmers…
19 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.1.48.62
Research ArticleTraditional Diagnosis of Eimeria Species in Water Buffaloes in Babylon Province, Iraq
Tameem Wael Tarteeb, Qasim Jawad Amer
Coccidiosis, caused by Eimeria spp., is one of the most significant parasitic diseases affecting water buffaloes, resulting in substantial economic losses due to morbidity, mortality, and reduced productivity. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of…
17 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.1.35.40
ReviewPotato Peels as a Sustainable Animal Feed: Maximizing Environmental Benefits and Nutritional Value
Abdelghani Chihani, Sophie Geernaert
The growing demand for animal protein and rising feed costs have prompted interest in alternative, sustainable livestock feeds. Potato peels (PP), a secondary product of food preparation, are rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, micronutrients, and bioactive…
17 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.1.25.34
Research ArticleConventional Detection of Cryptosporidium spp. in Sheep and Their Owners in Wasit Province, Iraq
Ali Ehsan Jassim, Qasim Jawad Amer
Cryptosporidiosis is an intestinal parasitic infection of significant veterinary and public health importance, particularly in rural communities where close contact exists between livestock and humans. Conventional microscopy remains a practical and widely use…
17 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.1.41.47- Research Article
The Effectiveness of Cattle Manure-Based Fertilizers Mixed with Different level of Urea on The Growth of Pennisetum purpureum
Amriana Hifizah, Astati, Anas Qurniawan, Muhammad Basir Paly, Sutomo Syawal, Suriani
The utilization of the cattle’s manure as organic fertilizer represents a key strategy for achieving a sustainable zero waste farming system. This study investigated the effectiveness of organic fertilizers derived from beef cattle manure on the growth o…
3 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.1.16.24 
Research ArticleIdentification and Molecular Detection of Klebsiella spp. from the Buccal Cavity of Humans and Dogs
Zainab Razzaq Zghair, Eman Salih Siran, Hassan Falah Mohammed, Ola Emad Jumaa
Klebsiella infections in the oral cavities of both humans and dogs have been increasingly reported and are associated with various buccal infections, as well as systemic infections. These infections appear to be rising particularly among pets and their owners,…
5 Feb 2026DOI Identification-and-Molecular-Detection-of-Klebsiella
Research ArticleComparative Production of Two Pennisetum Species under Fertilization with Goat Manure in a Buffer Zone of a Protected Area
Hector Roman-Bermeo, Gloria M Ochoa-Mogollón, Alberto Ordinola-Zapata, Victor A Temoche Socola, Pablo Fernández-Chunga, Jalmer F Campaña-Olaya et al.
The objective of this study was to comparatively and experimentally evaluate the agronomic responses of two Pennisetum species, Cuba OM-22 (Pennisetum purpureum × Pennisetum glaucum) and Maralfalfa (Pennisetum sp.), to two application rates of dry goat m…
5 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.1.07.15
Research ArticleAnatomical Analysis of Rosa indica Leaves Affected with Diplocarpon rosae and its Management Through Synthetic Chemicals
Samar Fatima, Muhammad Atiq, Muhammad Asif, Farooq Ahmad, Mohsin Raza, Ghalib A. Kachelo et al.
The current study comprises of management of black spot disease of rose caused by Diplocarpon rosae using different fungicides. The statistics revealed that contaf and canbinax were prominent in inhibiting fungal growth with least mycelial growth of 4.87 and 5…
4 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2025/41.2.100.108
Research ArticleIdentifying Potential Breeding Candidates in Etawah Crossbred (EC) Goats in Jembrana, Indonesia
Dewi Ayu Warmadewi, I Nyoman Ardika, Ni Putu Yundari Melati, I Gusti Nyoman Gde Bidura, I Nyoman Agus Aryawan, Inggita Leli Murtika
Etawah Crossbred (EC) goats represent an important local genetic resource in Indonesia. However, the EC goat population in Bali Province has declined by approximately 50% over the past five years, raising concerns regarding the sustainability of production sys…
2 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aavs/2025/41.2.100.107
Research ArticleThe “Buharinomics†Legacy on the Hoof: Rising Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Nigeria’s Livestock Sector and Pathways to Mitigation
Sadiq Mohammed Sanusi, Singh Invinder Paul, Ahmad Muhammad Makarfi, Sani Bashir Sanyinna
The livestock sector is a critical component of Nigeria’s agricultural economy but a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily methane (CHâ‚„) and nitrous oxide (Nâ‚‚O). This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the trends and…
24 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2025/41.2.75.90
Research ArticleField Survey of Calf Population, Management Practices, and Parasitic Infections in Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Gulzar Ali Junejo, Rabia Keerio, Zahid Iqbal Rajput, Syed Noman Ali, Majid Hussain Soomro, Sana Noor Panhwer
This study surveyed the population and health status of calves under 12 months of age across selected Union Councils (UCs) of Shaheed Benzairabad (SBA), an area supported by FAO health facilities for flood-affected communities. Most calves were primarily grazi…
24 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2025/41.2.91.99
Research ArticleEvaluating the Performance of Local Pakistani Rice Cultivars Under Reduced N Dose
Waleed Raza, Muhammad Usman, Zeeshan Ahmed, Azan Saeed, Muhammad Jamshed, Azhar Sohail Shahzad et al.
Rice cultivation relies heavily on nitrogen-intensive varieties to meet food demand. However, the excessive application of nitrogen fertilizers leads to environmental degradation, emphasizing the need to optimize nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) at recommended fe…
18 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2025/41.2.60.74
Research ArticleAgricultural Students’ Hope for Employment: Exploring Factors That Matter
Faisal Karim Memon, Muhammad Asif Rao, Muhammad Javed Sheikh, Muhammad Ali Shaikh
Hope drives an individual to succeed, even in adverse circumstances. High-hope students have multiple pathways to attain desired educational goals and being able to achieve a good job. However, challenges such as the quality of teaching, outdated syllabi limit…
17 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2025/41.1.51.59