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Research ArticleImpacts of Mixed Silage with Rice Straw and Chinese Cabbage Waste on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Meat Quality of Hu Sheep
Jinlong Cheng, Shan Wang, Yue Lu, Zhenbin Zhang, Khuram Shahzad, Zhiqi Lu et al.
Utilizing waste resources, such as rice straw and Chinese cabbage, is conducive to advancing eco-friendly practices in modern agriculture. The 16 healthy Hu sheep (39.11 ± 1.16 kg, 5.5 months) were randomly divided into two treatments, including the con…
28 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231019122541
Research ArticleStudy on the Correlation Between Antibiotic Resistance and Class 1 Integrons in Escherichia coli from Ostriches in China
Yadi Huo, Xinrou Gu, Hongfei Sun, Junjie Liu, Kunqiang Jia, Yuan Xue
To investigate the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and the integron-gene cassette system in Escherichia coli from ostriches in China, this study used the Kirby-Bauer (K-B) disk diffusion method to assess the resistance of 112 E. coli isolates from three…
28 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251125021249
Research ArticleBio-Nematicidal Effect of Moringa oleifera on Citrus Nematode Tylenchulus semipenetrans
Iqra Naeem, Anam Moosa, Faisal Zulfiqar, Waqas Ahmed Khan, Tahir Mahmood, Asmaa A. Hamad et al.
Tylenchulus semipenetrans is an economically important pest of citrus crops. In this study, the in vitro and in vivo effect of methanolic, ethanolic, and aqueous M. oleifera extracts was tested on the development of T. semipenetrans. The effect of M. oleifera…
28 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220224170212
Research ArticleAscorbic Acid and Selenium Co-administration Confer Synergistic Amelioration of Cypermethrin Induced Toxicopathology in Albino Rats
Kaynaat Akbar, Ahmad Nawaz, Sajid Abdullah, M. Dildar Gogi
Cypermethrin (CYP), a class II pyrethroid insecticide employed in domestic and agricultural pest management, was investigated for its toxicopathological effects in albino rats. This study further evaluated the individual and combined ameliorative potential of…
25 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250811062324
Research ArticleDNA Methylation Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Breast Cancer: Focus on FGFR1 and FGF2
Iqra Qadir, Faiza Inayat, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, John Lunec, Naveed Shahzad
DNA methylation biomarkers offer promising avenues for the early detection of breast cancer (BC), especially in difficult-to-diagnose subtypes such as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). In this study, we investigated the methylation status and gene expressi…
25 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250630084225
Research ArticleDevelopment and Immunogenicity Evaluation of an Inactivated Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis Vaccine in Small Ruminants
Duaa Hayat, Rais Ahmed, Faisal Siddique, Omer Naseer, Abdullah Saghir Ahmad, Abdul Whab Manzoor et al.
The livestock sector contributes 63.60% to agriculture and 14.97% to Pakistan’s GDP, with sheep (33.1 million) and goats (89.4 million) serving as critical sources of meat, milk, and wool, and a financial safeguards for smallholder farmers. Caseous lymph…
25 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251121145009
Research ArticleBiosorption and Mitigation of Cd and Pb Polluted Soil Using Abelmoschus esculentus Grown with Rhizosphere Fungi Isolated from Sewage Treatment Plant
Emmanuel E. Osayi, Angela N. Amujiri, Chidinma I. Chigbu, Anthony E. Nweze, Chiemeka N. Onaebi, Felix A. Andong
Microorganisms are metal cleanup technique to restore polluted soil. Hence, this study investigated the bioremediation role of fungi isolated from sewage treatment plant on the growth of Abelmoschus esculentus cultivated with sewage rhizosphere soil (As per us…
24 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250306094947
Research ArticleMaternal Genetic Diversity and Historical Gene Flow in the Rajput Population of Pakistan Revealed by Mitochondrial DNA Control Region Analysis
Tayyba Masood, Muhammad Umer Khan, Shandana Riaz, Tazeen Zahid, Shamsa Kanwal, Sidra Ashraf et al.
This study comprehensive analysis the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) control-region variation in the Rajput population of Punjab, Pakistan, with the dual objective of evaluating forensic utility and exploring maternal genetic ancestry. Complete mtDNA control-region…
24 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251028103544
Research ArticleClinical Staging and Hematological Evaluation of Enzootic Bovine Leukosis in American Friesian Cattle
Arooj Fatima, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Arfan Ahmad, Ghazanfar Ali Chishti, Muhammad Hussain Ghazali
Enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL) disturbs the immune system, increasing infection incidence. Clinical staging, along with hematological analysis is crucial for disease diagnosis and its progression. Our objective was to determine the clinical staging among the d…
24 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240826072702
ReviewThe Nickel Paradox: Its Ambivalent Role in Poultry Nutrition: A Review of Essentiality and Toxicity
Hurmat Amjad, Shahid Mahmood, Ghulam Murtaza, Saira Fiaz, Zarqa Mubeen, Narjis Batool et al.
Nickel is a heavy metal found throughout our surroundings and the crust of Earth. Nickel is frequently employed in several of the latest industrial techniques due to its distinct catalytic, magnetic, and optical capabilities, as well as its biological impacts.…
19 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250228174017- Short Communication
Effect of Sperm-Egg Ratio and Thawing Protocol on Hatching Success of Cryopreserved Rohu (Labeo rohita) Milt
Selvaraj Gokul, Dinesh Kumar, Santosh Kumar, Omdevsinh Wala, Irtiqa Hamdani
Cryopreservation of fish milt is an effective strategy to ensure year-round availability of quality gametes for aquaculture and conservation programs. However, fertilization efficiency using cryopreserved sperm is strongly influenced by sperm–egg ratio a…
19 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20260218192115 - Short Communication
Optimizing Pest Management Strategies for Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) by Implementing Trap Barrier Systems Against Millardia meltada in Faisalabad, Pakistan
Hammad Ahmad Khan, Rashid Ali, Zeeshan Yousaf, Muhammad Ehsan Maqbool, Khadija Tul Kubra, Komal Riaz et al.
This study presents the results of management measures of Millardia meltada (Soft-furred field rat) regarding a one-acre chickpea crop (Cicer arietinum) in Faisalabad, Pakistan. For this, two (one acre in dimensions) adjacently growing chickpea crops were sele…
19 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230809052312 
ReviewPotential Use of Bypass Protein and Fat in Dairy Animal Diets: Challenges and Opportunities
Hossam M. Ebeid, Faiz-ul Hassan, Muhammad Asif Arain
During the lactation season, optimizing animal nutrition is crucial for dairy animals’ productivity. To address the limitations of ruminal breakdown, nutritionists focus on providing high-energy, protein-rich feed that bypasses ruminal digestion. The pri…
19 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240528125542
Research ArticleThe Influence of Habitat Factors on Habitat Preference of Cranes During the Wintering Periods in the DMZ Border Area, South Korea
Hyun-Su Hwang, Myeong Cheol Kim, Hyungsoo Seo
The demilitarized zone (DMZ) border area has been subject to strict regulations on human activity for over 70 years due to military security concerns. These restrictions on human presence have allowed the area to develop diverse habitats with high biodiversity…
3 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251021040936
Research ArticleZootechnical Performance and Body Composition of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Fingerlings Fed Local Feeds Enriched with Azomite
Arnauld S.M. Djissou, Théophile Godome, Daouda Konate, Osny Zocli, N. Darius Tossavi, Mamadou Alpha Balde et al.
The study was conducted to assess the impact of azomite, a natural mineral derived from volcanic ash, on the zootechnical performance of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed with formulated diets based on local by-products. The study lasted 28 days. A total of f…
3 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250708133855
Research ArticleIL-1β Immune Response Gene Has Role Against Nematode Haemonchus contortus
Kavita Rawat, Aruna Pal, Subhasish Batabyal, Sammidha Banerjee, Naresh Kurechiya
Sheep are economically important livestock in India, but their productivity is severely affected by parasitic infections such as Haemonchus contortus. This study focused on characterizing the IL-1β gene in sheep and evaluating its role in immune response…
3 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250417151352
Research ArticleAssessment of the Impact of Fenugreek and Flaxseed Oil Extracts on Male Reproductive Function in Albino Mice and Evaluation of Their Palatability in Mus musculus
Maha Mostafa, Amira Wael Mohammad, Reham I. Mohamed
Some medicinal plants have phytoestrogen compounds that act as natural estrogens. In this study, we investigated the antifertility effect of fenugreek seed and flaxseed oils on male albino mice as a prelude for their use in the control of house mice (Mus muscu…
3 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250425154323
Research ArticleA Small Proportion of Agouti Hairs on Back, Contributing to Wild-Colored Coat Appearances in the Japanese House Mice
Masahiro A. Iwasa, Misaki Kurokawa
The proportions of the agouti and non-agouti hairs on the backs of skin specimens of wild-colored and black-colored coats from the wild-caught Japanese house mice and laboratory mice were analyzed. Hairs (> 50 hairs) were picked up from each position (3 mm2…
3 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251217235604
Research ArticleA Green Technology for Crab Fishery: Serial Collapsible Crab Trap
J. Amala Shajeeva, N. Neethiselvan, M. Kalaiarasan, N. Jayakumar, R. Shalini, S. Archana
Crab traps are generally considered an eco-friendly fishing gear with high selectivity and pose minimal damage to ecosystem upon proper usage. A study was conducted from April 2023 to March 2024 to evaluate the catching efficiency of serial collapsible crab tr…
3 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251128092803
Research ArticleA Preliminary Survey of Japanese Weasel (Mustela itatsi) Diet and Spatial Utilization in an Anthropogenically Modified Wetland
Chiharu Koga, Kazutaka M. Takeshita
The Japanese weasel (Mustela itatsi), endemic and widely distributed in Japan, is declining in numbers, and it may become endangered if its habitat conditions change. This study investigated the diet and spatial utilization of Japanese weasels at Lake Yanaka,…
31 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251018153131