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Research ArticleFactors Affecting the Reproductive Efficiency of American Mammoth Jackstock Donkey Mares (Equus asinus) under Subtropical Conditions of Pakistan
Atif Rehan, Muhammad Tariq Tunio, Syed Tahseen Badar, Khalid Mahmood
Donkeys are an integral part of the rural culture of Pakistan, with American Mammoth donkey stallions particularly valued for mule production. This study investigated factors influencing reproductive performance in donkey mares (jennies), focusing on hormonal…
31 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250420180209
Research ArticleThe Study on the Growth Pattern of Ovine Horn
Xiaoxu Zhang, Jianxin Shi, Hao Li, Xiaoyun He, Jitao Yang, Hui Wang et al.
The study on the growth pattern of sheep horn is helpful to understand the development mechanism of horn, and lay foundation for the study on the molecular mechanism of horn. This study preliminarily explored the growth pattern of sheep horns by comparing the…
30 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230922090232
Research ArticleA Candidate Subunit Porcine Circovirus Type 2 Vaccine Offered Similar Immune Protection Effect as Commercial Licensed Vaccine
Jianli Shi, Xiaoyan Wu, Yongming Wang, Chang Liu, Shaojian Xu, Hong Han et al.
Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) vaccination is used extensively and has been effective in protecting pigs from post-weaning multisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS). Most PCV2 vaccines used in China were whole virus inactivated vaccine, while no standard has bee…
30 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240228081548
Research ArticleAn Annotated Checklist of Mollusca (Gastropods and Bivalves) of the Mangrove Ecosystem of Thoothukudi Coast, Gulf of Mannar, Southeast Coast of India
Periyasamy Ramesh, Pandurengan Padmavathy, V. Rani, N. Jayakumar, S. Aanand, C. Sudhan et al.
The present study analyzed diversity, prepared a checklist and assessed molluscan biodiversity (gastropods and bivalves) associated with the mangrove ecosystem of the Thoothukudi coast, Gulf of Mannar, Southeast coast of India. Molluscan specimens were hand-pi…
30 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241114090214
Research ArticleScreening and Analysis of Pigment-Related Genes in Liver Tissue of Changshun Blue-Shelled Chicken Based on Transcriptome Sequencing Technology
Zhenyang Wu, Jinzhu Meng, Xiaozhen Yang, Qingming An
To study the molecular mechanism of pigmentation in blue-shelled hens, transcriptome sequencing technology was used to analyze differences in the liver transcript expression profiles of Changshun blue-shelled chicken and Roman Pink laying hens. Three 10-month-…
30 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240924105211
Research ArticleEffect of Silkworm Pupa Meal on Growth, Body Indices, Digestive Enzymes and Histopathology of Rohu Fingerlings
Fatima Yasin, Muhammad Mudassar Shahzad, Zawar Hussain, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Rizwan Khurshid, Asma Choudhry
Aquaculture being the rapidly expanding food production sector meets the global need of food for rapidly expanding human population. Major feed source in aquaculture sector is fish meal (FM) but unprofitable cost and limited supply of FM lead to search for alt…
30 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241203040103
Research ArticleEffectiveness of Commiphora wightii Gel in Treatment of Alveolar Osteitis
Talaya Zahid, Nadia Naseem, Sarah Ghafoor
Alveolar osteitis (AO) is a painful condition occurring in 0.5–68% of the dental patients following tooth extraction posing a challenge for clinicians due to lack of a definitive treatment. Commiphora wightii is a naturally occurring oleo-gum resin that…
25 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220412070440
Research ArticleAssociation of MTHFR C677T with Obesity in Human Female Population
Rakhshanda Rani, Muhammad Irfan
The hypothalamo-pituitary-thyroid axis is responsible for the maintenance of the metabolic processes in the human body. The hypothalamus releases thyroid releasing hormone (TRH) which stimulates the pituitary gland to release thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)…
25 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230830151236
Research ArticleHemato-Biochemical, Histological and Genotoxic Assessment of Methylparaben-Induced Toxicity in FreshWater Fish Rohu (Labeo rohita)
Hasnain Akmal, Shabbir Ahmad, Iqra Akram, Muddasir Hassan Abbasi, Muhammad Khalil Ahmad Khan, Farhat Jabeen et al.
Parabens, because of their antifungal and antibacterial properties, are used in many products such as cosmetics, baby care products, and pharmaceuticals. Because of their extensive use in many products, parabens are now considered serious aquatic pollutant. Th…
25 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240515153058
Research ArticleDepletion Time of Chlortetracycline in Broiler Chicken after Oral Administration and Health Risk Assessment
Muhammad Ismail Chughtai, James Jacob Sasanya, Uzma Maqbool, Muhammad Salahuddin Shah, Muhammad Yasin
The depletion and distribution of chlortetracycline (CTC) was studied in broiler chicken. Total 21 poultry birds (average weight 2 Kg) were divided into treated (n=18) and control (n=3) groups. A treated group was given dose of CTC orally at 20 mg/Kg body weig…
25 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241227033319
Research ArticleMitogenome of the Monotypic Genus Vittina: Genomic Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis
Xiaoli Zhang, Shuya Liu, Qin Sun, Bo Zhang
Mitochondrial genome data for the family Neritidae are limited. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of the aquatic snail Vittina turrita (Neritidae), an important species in the aquarium trade, was generated using Illumina HiSeq 2000 high…
25 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240913055840
Research ArticleAntixenosis and Antibiosis Basis of Leucinodes orbonalis (G.) Resistance in Commercial Brinjal Genotypes
Sarvadaman S. Udikeri, L Hanumantharaya, Jayalaxmi Narayan Hegde, Sadashiv Nadukeri, D Lakshmana
Host plant resistance is a crucial strategy in reducing pesticide reliance, particularly for brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) crop. This study was conducted to evaluate the response of twelve commercially significant brinjal varieties to the shoot and fruit bore…
25 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240810151602
Research ArticleMalacofaunal Diversity and Abundance along the Coastline of Gaddani, Balochistan
Nazeer Ahmed, Shazia Rasheed, Robina Manzoor, Zahid Ali
This paper deals the diversity and abundance of molluscs along the coast of Gaddani, Balochistan. A total of 2997 specimens of 4 different classes (Gastropoda, Bivalvia, Polyplacophora and Cephalopoda) of phylum Mollusca were collected. 1930 specimens of 216 s…
24 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240312042149
Research ArticleMolecular Characterization and Expression Analysis of Cyp19a Gene in Schizothorax waltoni
Lei Wu, Shijun Wang, Qizhong Tao, Zhengxuan Gu, Jialie Xian, Yao Ding et al.
Schizothorax waltoni has garnered significant interest due to its ecological and evolutionary significance. Despite its pivotal role in estrogen biosynthesis and sex differentiation, the Cyp19a gene has been underexplored in this species. This study showed tha…
24 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241012120900
Research ArticleAssociation of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, rs109075046 and rs136500299 in ITGB6 Receptor Gene with the Susceptibility of Cattle Breed for Foot and Mouth Disease
Gul Zareen, Sana Akbar, Muhammad Asif, Nasreen Nasreen, Sania Jamil, Muhammad Naeem et al.
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a prevalent pathological ailment affecting both domestic and wild animals with cloven hooves. It is caused by the Aphtho virus, commonly referred to as the foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV). The disease is characterized by fev…
24 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221225041249- Research Article
Hypolipidemic Efficacy of Achillea millefolium L. Extract Against Diet-Induced Hyperlipidemia in Male Albino Rats
Amer Hakeem Chyad
Achillea millefolium (commonly known as yarrow) has demonstrated promising health benefits, including potential protective effects against heart disease and making it a valuable candidate for natural therapeutic applications .The objective of this study was to…
24 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250502122112 
Research ArticleA Retrospective Study on Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) and First Report on Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) from Islamabad, Pakistan During 2012-2023
Sundas Zahra, Wajiha Ali, Huma Khan, Ahmareen Khalid, Asma Khattak, Nida Khan et al.
In Pakistan, leishmaniasis is the second most common disease after malaria and is a neglected tropical vector-borne illness that affects public health globally. No previous epidemiological investigation of human leishmaniasis has been reported in Islamabad, Pa…
24 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240128153014
Research ArticlePrevalence of Babesiosis and Associated Risk Factors in Captive Cervid and Antelope of Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Azhar, Muhammad Hassan Saleem, Bushra Anwar, Nazish Iqrar, Ayesha Safdar, Wasim Shehzad et al.
Captive cervid and antelope play an important role in maintaining the balance of ecosystem but they also serve as a reservoir for wide variety of infections. Tick borne diseases are an issue of major concern for wildlife as well as human populations. Study was…
24 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240407234820
Research ArticleThe Effects of Dietary Supranutritional Selenium on the Selenium Concentration and Oxidative Status in Serum and Muscles of Goat
Muhammad Anees Memon, Moolchand Malhi, Allah Bux Kachiwal, Ghulam Shabir Barham, Mohammad Farooque Hassan, Saeed Ahmed Soomro et al.
The study examined the effects of supranutritional selenium (Se) supplementation on selenium levels, oxidative status, and biochemical parameters in goats. Sixteen goats were divided into two groups: control (0.3 mg Se/kg) and treatment (0.65 mg Se/kg). After…
12 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240822122244
Research ArticleImprovement in Performance of Rohu (Labeo rohita) Fingerlings Fed with Isocaloric and Isonitrogonus Pumpkin Seed Meal Based Diet
Muhammad Mudassar Shahzad, Muhammad Usman, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Sunakbaeva Dilara, Dilawar Hussain, Waseem Abbas
Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo) and their derivatives have certain beneficial effects for farmed fish. Because of its great adaptability in diet, it is being investigated as a valuable option for commercial aquaculture feed in Asia. A trial study was performed…
12 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250208132244