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Research ArticleFirst Morphological Description and Phylogenetic Analysis of Zhangixalus omeimontis (Anura: Rhacophoridae) from Chongqing, China
Yuanqiang Pan, Xiangjian Wu, Tongxiang Zou, Guohua Yu
Zhangixalus omeimontis (Stejneger, 1924) has been recorded widely in Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan (Zhaotong, Pingbian, and Lvchun), Guizhou, Hubei (Lichuan), Hunan (Yizhang and Changde), Guangxi (Jinxiu and Longshen), and Guangdong (Nanling), China. Although Z.…
25 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250530041021
Research ArticleComparative Study of Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in Muscovy Ducks Raised on Slatted Flooring and Free-Range Systems
Nguyen Thi Chuc, Trinh Thi Hong Mo, Nguyen Minh Tri, Nguyen Thi My Phuong, Phan Nhan
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of housing systems and sex on the hematological and biochemical parameters of Muscovy ducks. Forty clinically healthy ducks, approximately 8 weeks of age, were randomly assigned to slatted flooring or free-range systems…
24 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250621053215
Research ArticlePrevalence of E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium in Migratory Birds from Balochistan Province, Pakistan
Ajmal Nisar Mengal, Muhammad Hassan Saleem, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Muhammad Oneeb
Migratory birds undertake vast long distance journeys each year in response to changes in food availability, habitat, and climate, with millions of individuals traversing the globe. Pakistan, situated on a significant Asian flyway, hosts a diverse array of mig…
24 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230825163538
Research ArticleRole of Ascorbic Acid in Modulating Stress Responses and HSP Gene Expression in Kachhi Sheep under Heat Stress
Memoona Subhopoto, Muhammad Naeem, Atique Ahmed Behan, Nasir Rajput, Zubair Ahmed Laghari
This study evaluated the effects of ascorbic acid (AA) supplementation on heat stress in Kachhi sheep under extreme temperature, addressing the limited research on protecting sheep from extreme heat, such as the 50–54°C recorded in Sindh province dur…
24 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250423173425
Research ArticleAssessment of Antidiabetic Activity of Ba Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Swiss Webster Albino Mice (Mus musculus)
Muhammad Maqsood Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Khalil Ahmad Khan, Tehreem Tariq, Shoaib Siddique, Munazza Perveen, Muhammad Shahzad Ahmed Khan et al.
Herein, for the very first time, barium-doped ZnO nanoparticles (Ba-ZnO NPs) with varying Ba concentrations were fabricated using black pepper (Piper nigrum) leaf extract to investigate antidiabetic properties. Ba-ZnO NPs were characterized using XRD, SEM, UV&…
24 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241128151257- Research Article
A Study on the Prevalence and Molecular Confirmation of Pulmonary tuberculosis Using GeneXpert MTB/RIF and its Comparison with Polymerase Chain Reaction and Conventional Assays Among the Outdoor Comorbid Isolates from Quetta, Pakistan
Ashiq Khan, Muhammad Yaqoob, Mujeeb Ur-Rehman, Muhammad Dawood, Muhammad Hanif, Muhammad Shafee
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global public health concern and every year millions of people are affected and dies from it, particularly in developing countries. Yet, there is no data available about pulmonary TB in comorbid isolates of Quetta, Pakistan. This s…
24 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250703171631 
Research ArticleCryoprotective Effects of Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Extract in Egg-Yolk Extenders during Cryopreservation of Kail Ram Semen
Iqra Farooq, Muhammad Zubair, Syed Murtaza Hassan Andrabi, Nausheen Irshad, Beenish Shahid, Muhammad Ijaz Khan
Cryopreservation of ram semen is crucial for genetic improvement programs, but the process induces oxidative stress, compromising sperm quality. This is a significant challenge for conserving valuable indigenous breeds like the Kail sheep of Azad Jammu & K…
24 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250731080523
Research ArticleDual Pathogenic Mutations of the FYCO1 Gene Segregating with Autosomal Recessive Congenital Cataract in a Pakistani Family
Sidra Saeed, Maham Shahbaz, Muhammad Hassaan Ali, Muhammad Asif Naeem
Congenital cataracts (CC) are a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness, mainly prevalent in populations with high consanguinity rates, such as Pakistan. This study emphasizes the molecular and bioinformatics characterization of FYCO1 gene mutations l…
21 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250416192639
Research ArticlePhenotypic Characterization of Local Hairy Goat Breed in Punjab, Pakistan
Andelib Qayyum, Hafiz Muhammad Bilal Akhtar, Hafiz Muhammad Waheed, Muhammad Tariq, Muhammad Fiaz, Saqib Ahmad Siddiqui et al.
This study aimed to evaluate phenotypic variations in local hairy goats (LHG) in Pakistan’s Potohar region by assessing qualitative and quantitative traits and analysing body measurements in relation to body weight. Data from 99 adult goats (18 males, 81…
21 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250619063011
Research ArticleAmpicillin Pharmacokinetics in Broiler Chickens and its Implications on Public Health
Muhammad Ismail Chughtai, James Jacob Sasanya, Uzma Maqbool, Muhammad Salahuddin Shah, Muhammad Yasin
The pharmacokinetics of ampicillin (AMP) was investigated in broiler chickens to assess residue depletion and potential public health risks. A total of 24 birds (average weight: 1.5 kg) were divided into treated (n=21) and control (n=3) groups. The treated gro…
21 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250718071147
Research ArticleNon-Coding RNAs and Their Associated Genes in Diabetic Foot Ulcer and Wound Healing Process
Muhammad Shakil Khan, Tauqeer Ahmed Malik
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), a devastating complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is a major contributor to non-traumatic lower limb amputations globally. Despite advances in clinical care, the molecular mechanisms underlying delayed wound healing in D…
20 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220510190540- Research Article
Nutritional Profile and in situ Ruminal Digestion Kinetics of King Grass and Mott Grass
Hafiz Muhammad Farooq, Umair Younas, Faisal Shahzad, Faiz-Ul-Hassan, Asif Javaid, Muhammad Abdullah et al.
This study focused on the assessment of a nutritional profile and in situ ruminal degradability of king grass (Blepharidachne kingii) and mott grass (Pennisetum purpureum) in Nili Ravi buffaloes at the University’s livestock farm. Rumen-cannulated buffal…
20 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241021075831 - Research Article
Effect of Various Collection Frequencies on the Quality of Kamori Goat Semen
Kashif Ali Malak, Akeel Ahmed Memon, Atif Ali Malak, Nawab Ali, Muhammad Aqeel, Abdul Samad Mangsi et al.
In present study the fresh semen of Kamori buck was evaluated to observe the effect of collection frequencies on its quality, thus a total of six healthy bucks of Kamori goat breed of age 6-8months purchased from local market were divided into three groups (A,…
20 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231223143505 
Research ArticleEffect of Feeding Varying Processed Forms of Peanut Haulms on Growth Performance of Salt Range Lambs in Pothwar Region of Pakistan
Muhammad Fiaz, Muhammad Hassan, Muhammad Mushtaq, Tanveer Ahmad, Syeda Maryam Hussain, Muhammad Shoaib et al.
This experiment was planned with main aim to investigate the effect of feeding processed forms of peanut haulms on the production performance of Salt Range lambs under Pothwar region of Punjab, Pakistan. Twelve lambs (4 months old) were randomly assigned to th…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250220105100- Research Article
Antibiotic Sensitivity and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates Recovered from Human Patients
Bushra Perveen, Saeed ul Hassan Khan, Syed Farhan Haider Rizvi, Muhammad Anas, Zuhaib Ali
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an important bacterial pathogen, is frequently linked to hospital acquired infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals, necessitating prompt detection for control and prevention. The study aimed to examine the expression of…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250811054943 
Research ArticleDynamics of Seroprevalence and Seroconversion Patterns of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus Following Vaccination in Goats and Sheep of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Beenish Shahid, Maryam Bibi, Muhammad Ijaz Khan
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious and economically significant infection, of domestic small ruminants bringing morbidity and mortality up to 90%. This study was conducted from 2022-25 to evaluate the seroprevalence of PPRV in goats and sh…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250618133010
Research ArticleEffects of Dietary Supplementation of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) on Growth and Haemato-Biochemical Parameters of Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) Fingerlings
Basant Singh, Niranjan Sarang, Dushyant Damle, Sanjay Singh Rathore, Jham Lal, Jitendra Jakhar et al.
The present study was conducted to assess the effect of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) leaf powder on the growth and haemato-biochemical parameters of Labeo rohita fingerlings. One hundred and eighty numbers of L. rohita fingerlings, with an average body wei…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230418180432
Research ArticleWhole Exome Sequencing in Consanguineous Kashmiri Families Identifies Recurrent Mutations in TYR Gene Causing Oculocutaneous Albinism
Saiqa Khushal, Karen Cifuentes Godinez, Rabiah Shoukat, Zahid Latif, Muzammil Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Muzammil et al.
Albinism is a complex group of syndromic and non-syndromic disorders that result in either insufficient or no production of the pigment-protein melanin, giving the skin, hair, and eyes a distinctly white or albino coloring. Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) and oc…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240927094540
Research ArticleFossil Study of Pigs (Family Suidae) from Litra-Chaudhwan Formation of Sulaiman Range
Safdar Iqbal, Muhammad Faizan, Muhammad Shehzad, Misbah Faiz, Abdul Ghaffar
Dharab locality of Sulaiman Range near Sakhi Sarwar Tomb is highly fossiliferous in Litra- Chaudhwan formations, dated from the Late Miocene to the Early Pliocene of Middle Siwalik of Pakistan. Fossils of this locality are reported as bovids, tragulids, rhinoc…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231223165239- Research Article
Assessment of Moringa oleifera Lam. Leaf Extract as Biopesticide for Hemipterans Damaging Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus L.
Muhammad Zulqarnain, Sohaib Saleem, Muhammad Omer Farooq, Muhammad Razaq
Shift toward sustainable alternatives to pesticides is attributed to their negative impacts on ecosystems, human health, and non-target organisms. This study hypothesized that Moringa oleifera leaf extract (MLE) can be an alternative to synthetic insecticides…
10 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241225172502