Issue · 2024
Vol.56, Iss. 3
58 articles · pp. 1001-1500 · All issues →
Research ArticleComplete Mitochondrial Genome Sequence of Ruffe Acerina cernua (Perciformes, Percidae): Mitogenomic Characteristics and Phylogenetic Implications
Yuping Liu, Sige Wang, Tianyan Yang
Acerina cernua is mainly distributed in Europe and Asia, but has recently invaded in North America and new areas of Europe. In China, it is native to the Irtysh River and Ulungur Lake, and considered to be an indigenous fish endemic to Xinjiang. In this paper,…
2 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230330030335
Short CommunicationClinical Implications of Expression of EphA2 and PRMT1 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
Sheng Zhang, Rui Qiu, Zhiping Lv, Liying Yang, Wei He
This study aims to investigate the relationship between EphA2 level and PRMT1 expression in non-small cell lung cancer patients (NSCLCP). This a retrospective observational study totally includes 40 participants, and these participants are divided into followi…
11 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230424070439
Research ArticleMolecular Identification of Ixodid Tick Species and their Screening for Selected Protozoan Pathogens Collected from Large Ruminants of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Anisa Mushtaq, Murtaz ul Hasan, Asim Shamim, Muhammad Ali Abdullah Shah, Muhmamad Arif Zafar, Abdul Asim Farooq et al.
Ticks (Acari: ixodid) are notorious blood sucking ecto-parasites of wide range of animals which serve as vector of different types of pathogens like viruses, bacteria, rickettsia and protozoa and cause mortality in humans and animals. This study was focused on…
14 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230118080115
Research ArticleEffect of Duckweed-Based Aquafeeds on Feed Digestibility and Growth Performance of Gibelion catla
Javairia Shafi, Kashifa Naghma Waheed, Zahid Sharif Mirza, Shaista Razaq
The present study was conducted to find viable and economic ingredients for fish feed by evaluating the effect of partial fish meal replacement with duckweed (Lemna minor) in Gibelion catla feed. Four different isonitrogenous feeds (with 0, 10, 20 and 30% repl…
29 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220722090715
Research ArticleA Study of Micro-Mineral Retention in Silver Carp Fingerlings Fed Acidified Diet
Kanwal Razzaq, Mudssar Aslam, Sana Arif, Ansa Idrees, Fatima Mubashir
An experiment was conducted to examine trace minerals (Zn, Cu, Fe and Mn) retention in silver carp fingerlings when fed with diet containing various organic acids. Five experimental diets such as D1 contains no supplemented organic acids, while D2 contain (mal…
12 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200507090510
Research ArticleSulfate Reducing Bacterial Corrosion of Mild Steel in Liquid and Solid Media
Sanaullah Sattar, Ali Hussain, Javed Iqbal Qazi, Arshad Javid, Shahid Mehmood
This study was carried out to check the corrosive impact of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) on mild steel coupons in solid and liquid media under two variable nutritional conditions. The bacterial species for the experimental trials was isolated from buried co…
26 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220713160735
Research ArticleRelationship between Body Weight and Linear Body Measurements in Pakistani Quail (Coturnix japonica PK)
Memoona Adil, Muhammad Tayyab, Jibran Hussain, Sehrish Firyal, Saadat Ali, Muhammad Azam et al.
In this study total of 150 Pakistani quail (Coturnix japonica PK) locally evolved in Pakistan were used at the age of 30 days to reveal the relationship between body weight and linear body measurements. Body measurements included body weight (BW), body length…
4 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221118031144
Short CommunicationChanges in Intestinal Flora Diversity and Intestinal Immune Barrier in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis
Xiaodong Lin, Guangyao Wu, Fu Zhang
The objective of this study was to analyze the changes of intestinal flora diversity and intestinal immune barrier in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). The present study included 58 UC patients admitted to the Department of Gastroenterology in Dongguan Ka…
11 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221031171039- Research Article
Laboratory Evaluation of Selected Biorational Insecticidal Formulations against Potato Leafworm Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Muhammad Shakil Ahmad, Muhammad Afzal, Liu Yu Feng, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Hina Safdar, Arif Mehmood et al.
Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a deleterious agricultural pest worldwide. Field populations of S. litura manifest resistance to almost all conventional insecticides and it is imperative looking for novel biorational insecticides to con…
10 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221026081016 
Research ArticleFood Preference of Rhesus Monkey (Macaca mulatta) in the Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad, Pakistan
Shahzad Aslam, Amjad Rashid Kayani, Muhammad Irfan Ashraf, Muhammad Azhar Jameel, Kiran Sahar
Study on food preference of Rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) was conducted from September 2019 to September 2020 in the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) near Islamabad ,which falls in Murree foothills between 450m--­­­­1500m elevation &n…
12 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210724200757- Research Article
Changes in Potassium Current and BK Channel Protein Expression in Coronary Artery Smooth Muscle Cells of Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats
Youlin Fu, Zhongming Yang, Chongrong Qiu
The objective of this study was to analyze the changes of potassium current (PC) and large conductance calcium activated potassium channel (BK) protein expression in coronary artery (CA) smooth muscle cells of spontaneously hypertensive rats. Eight healthy mal…
10 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221112091131 
Research ArticleEvaluation of the Immune Effect of Oral Sustained-Release Vaccine pcDNA3-3-1E-PLGA Microsphere of Eimeria acervulina in Chicken
Liyun Chang, Yumei Cai, Chenghui Li, Jianhua Qin
To evaluate the immune effect of oral sustained-release vaccine pcDNA3-3-1E-PLGA microspheres of Eimeria acervulina in chicken, seven day-old chickens were randomly divided into three groups, namely the DNA microsphere vaccine of pcDNA3-3-1E-PLGA microspheres…
4 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221020031003
Research ArticleApplication of UAV Image Detection Based on CBPSO Algorithm in Crop Pest Identification
Li Tian, Chun Wang, Hailiang Li, Haitian Sun, Chang Wang
In order to quickly control crop diseases and insect pests, chaos theory is used to optimize PSO, and CPSO algorithm is proposed. In the practical application of crop diseases and insect pests identification, CBPSO algorithm is obtained by binary operation of…
17 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220905020912
Research ArticleEnvironmental Enrichments Promote Agility in Captivity for Asiatic Black Bears (Ursus thibetanus laniger)
Noor-ul-Ain, Zulfiqar Ali, Saba Naz, Kiran Saleem, Syeda Rida Hasan, Sana Arif et al.
Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus laniger) are natural inhabitants of deciduous forests. They live solitary in their natural habitat. Their captive behaviour was studied by taking two Asiatic black bear pairs as study subjects in Lahore Zoo, Pakistan. The…
17 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221014091028
Research ArticleCorrelation Analysis of Fatigue with Sleep Disturbance, Depression and Anxiety in Elderly Patients with Myocardial Infarction
Jin Jiao, Jin Song, Yuanyuan Cui, Yilin Wang, Yanling Li, Jing Li et al.
The main objective of this study was to investigate the status of sleep disturbance, fatigue, anxiety and depression in patients with myocardial infarction (MI) and analyse the relationship between fatigue and sleep disturbance, anxiety and depression. A cross…
12 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230301010345
Research ArticleComplete Mitochondrial Genome of Turdus merula (Aves: Passeriformes: Turdidae) and Related Species: Genome Characteristics and Phylogenetic Relationships
Zhenkun Zhao, Ziniu Alimo, Xinyue Zhao, Haifen Qin, Buddhi Dayananda, Lichun Jiang et al.
Mitochondrial genome is a very useful marker for determining the phylogenetic relationships. Hence in this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Turdus merula was sequenced, described, and analyzed with Sanger sequencing technology. The complete mitochon…
8 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220515050535
Research ArticleSeroprevalence of Avian Influenza H9N2 Virus in Backyard Poultry of District Zhob Pakistan
Mirwaise Khan, Rubab Maqsood, Hamad Bin Rashid, Shakera Sadiq Gill, Muhammad Noman, Rafia Akram et al.
Influenza is a frequently encountered acute and contagious disease of poultry and humans, caused by RNA virus of Orthomyxoviridae family. An epidemiological survey was conducted in 29 villages of District Zhob, Balochistan province of Pakistan, between Decembe…
29 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220706050740- Research Article
Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Soybean Hulls in Basal Diet on Digesta Viscosity, Fecal Consistency, Hematology, Serum Biochemistry, and Intestinal Morphometric Parameters in the Laying Hens During Peak Egg Production Stages
Muhammad Shuaib, Abdul Hafeez, Woo Kyun Kim, Aamir Khan, Abubakar Sufyan
This study aimed to investigate the effect of soybean hull (HS) in the diet of laying hens on digesta viscosity, fecal consistency, hematology, serum biochemistry, and intestinal morphometrics during peak egg production periods. A total of 160, 28-weeks old go…
27 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220424140433 
Research ArticleEffects of Dietary Protein Levels Enriched with Subtilisin Protease on the Performance and Nutrients Utilization of Broiler Chicks
Fahad Shahzad, Muhammad Tahir, Abdul Hafeez, Muhammad Shuaib, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Abdul Jabbar et al.
The study was conducted to investigate the effect of the minimum level of dietary protein and subtilisin protease enzyme on the performance and nutrient utilization in broiler chicks. Different levels of proteins with and without subtilisin protease enzyme wer…
27 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220315140341
Research ArticleTaxonomic Studies of the Genus Megachile from Coniferous Forests of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Naveed Ahmed, Amjad Usman
Very little is known about the Megachilid bee diversity from Pakistan. In this context, a study primarily focused on Genus Megachile Latreille 1802 from grassland and meadows of coniferous forests of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province was conducted. Eight species wer…
26 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220824090820
Research ArticleInduced Breeding, Embryonic and Larval Development of Koi Carp in Recirculatory Aquaculture System
Kalaiselvi Natarajan, Karal Marx Karuppiah, Sheena K Baby, Sakthivel Mohammed, Shanmugam Seerappalli Aran, Suresh Eswaran
Koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a colourful and economically valuable ornamental fish species, which has numerous strains. Even though culture of Koi carp is practiced at many tropical countries, there is a very little information on the seed production and embr…
26 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220829060843- Research Article
Association of Upper Extremity Pain with the Duration Spent on the Smartphone: A Cross Sectional Survey
Kiran Khan, Ata ur Rehman, Jai Dev Maheshwari, Ghazala Nasim Pasha, Tayyaba Mumtaz, Ruqaya Nangrejo
The goal of this research was to look into the relationship between smartphone use and musculoskeletal discomfort among the youth of Karachi. We hypothesized that the amount of time participants spent on their smartphones might be associated with increases in…
26 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220209170250 
Research ArticleTherapeutic Effect of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate and Quercetin on Renal Stone Formation in Rats
Youfang Li, Xu Li, Shaik Althaf Hussain, Jayasimha Rayalu Daddam, Zhigang Chen
In the present study, anti-urolithic potentials of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a constituent of green tea polyphenols and quercetin, individually as well as in combination, was evaluated in animal model. In vivo evaluation was carried out on male Sprague-…
14 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230425090416- Research Article
Analyses of Growth Performance and Whole Body Composition of Labeo rohita Fed with Bone Meal Diet
Nageen Iqbal, Abdul Mateen, Laiba Shafique, Huma Naz, Saif ur Rehman, Nouman Nazir et al.
The present study was conducted to check the growth performance and body composition of Labeo rohita fed with two different levels of fish meal replacement with bone meal. The trial was carried out in glass aquaria for a period of 8 weeks. Ten (n=10) fingerlin…
10 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181110161130 - Research Article
Influence of Bacterial Species on Physical Characteristics and Somatic Cell Counts in Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis Milk of Kundhi Buffaloes
Hasina Baloch, Rahmatullah Rind, Dildar Hussain Kalhoro, Shahid Hussain Abro, Hubdar Ali Kolachi, Saqib Kakar et al.
A total of 852 (213 animals) and 840 (210 animals) milk samples were collected from lactating buffaloes with signs of clinical and subclinical mastitis respectively. The California Mastitis Test was performed to confirm mastitis. The sub-clinical cases were ca…
2 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221111051117 
Research ArticleAn Efficient Protocol for Isolation, Purification, and Characterization of Human Erythroid Progenitor Cells from Peripheral Blood Samples of Healthy Adult Volunteers
Tanveer Jilani, Irfan Khan, Asmat Salim, Fareena Bilwani, Bushra Moiz, Mohammad Perwaiz Iqbal
Erythroid progenitor cells (EPCs) can differentiate into erythroid precursors and eventually in to mature red blood cells. Cluster of differentiation (CD)34 is a known surface marker for identification of primitive human erythroid progenitor cells including EP…
29 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211129031104
Research ArticleComparative Analysis of Otolith Micro-Characteristic in Schizothorax grahami and Spinibarbus sinensis
Qun Lu, Yang Zhou, Hangyu Lin, Zhong tang He, Feifan Ma, Yonghua Zheng et al.
In this paper, the micro-features of sagittal otoliths of Schizothorax grahami and Spinibarbus sinensis were analyzed in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. The results of age identification showed that Sc. grahami and Sp. sinensis did not reach the age of…
8 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220411130406
Research ArticleDetection and Genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii in Beef and Mutton Consumed in Gaza, Palestine
Zuhair Dardona, Adnan Al-Hindi, Mohamed Hafidi, Ali Boumezzough, Samia Boussaa
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease that is transmitted by a variety of routes, including the ingestion of raw or undercooked meat. It infects roughly one-third of the world’s population and is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular para…
4 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220724210759
Research ArticleCloning and Expression of Human Interleukin 2 (IL-2) in E. coli and its Antitumor Activity
Qurrat ul Ain Shafique, Sana Batool, Hanfa Ashfaq, Asima Tayyab, Roquyya Gul, Mahjabeen Saleem
Interleukin 2, also known as T cell growth factor, brought a great revolution in the field of immunology. IL-2 is a pleiotropic cytokine and one of the cytokines that is approved by FDA for cancer immunotherapy particularly kidney and skin cancer. Interleukin-…
12 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220822180803
Research ArticleInvestigation on Risk Factors of Acute Kidney Injury after Iodine Contrast Agent CT Examination
Shangmei Peng, Changhe Yu
The objective of this study was to explore the risk factors of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (PC-AKI) in patients examined by computed tomography (CT) with iodine contrast agent. A retrospective analysis was made on 1591 patients (809 cases in contrast-…
26 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221116181105
Research ArticleSubstitution of Fish Oil with Selected Dietary Oils: Effects on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Body Composition of Catla catla Fingerlings
Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Hafiza Hina Shafqat, Muhammad Faisal, Mahnoor Saleem, Zeeshan Yousaf, Muhammad Amjad
A feeding trial of 70-days was conducted on Catla catla fingerlings (average weight 6.73±0.04). Total six experimental diets were formulated containing levels I (control), II, III, IV, V and VI. Diet I constituted fish oil (FO), while diets II, III, IV,…
8 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221031171041
Research ArticleCo-Stimulatory Markers OX40 and OX40L in Blood and Saliva of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Comparative Study
Aliya Irshad Sani, Shumaila Usman, Zile Rubab, Sufyan Ahmed, Sana Iqbal, Zehra Ahmed
The immunotherapy has emerged as a treatment modality to treat recurrent and advanced tumors. Many immune markers are being evaluated in Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) including costimulatory molecules OX40 (Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, mem…
14 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220205050245
Research ArticleImmunomodulatory Effect of Bacillus licheniformis Again st the Aflatoxins Induced Molecular Pathological Changes in Rat Model
Samia S. Alkhalil, Faisal Al-Sarraj, Abeer S. Aloufi, Zuhair M. Mohammedsaleh, Mamdoh S. Moawadh, Fayez M. Saleh et al.
Aflatoxicosis is one of the major issues for the public health. Control of aflatoxins is necessary to avoid the health hazards in human and animals. Present study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of Bacillus licheniformis as a novel feed additive for cont…
26 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230928103704- Research Article
Use of Physiological and Clinical Biomarkers as Indicators of Antibiotic Efficacy against Lyme Borreliosis in Pet Dogs under Field Conditions
Muhammad Usman, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Nasir Mehmood, Muhammad Hassan Saleem, Mamoona Chaudhry
Lyme borreliosis is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu leto. This disease has been recently reported in Pakistan but the efficacy of different antibiotics against it has not been tested. Therefore, this study was aimed at evaluating the efficacy of different…
29 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210711080758 
Research ArticleEffect of Autologous Multiple Bone Marrow Aspirate on the Healing of Metacarpal and Metatarsal Fractures Reduced by Internal Fixators in Beetal Goats
Abdul Asim Farooq, Muhammad Arif Khan, Hamid Akbar, Muhammad Ashraf, Saima Inayat, Muhammad Usman Saleem et al.
Fractures related to long bones in female Beetal goats fail to heal or show delayed healing that leads to intensified morbidity. Bone marrow aspirate (BMA) has been suggested as an efficient biological adjuvant for healing long bone fractures. BMA comprises bo…
4 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221101081159
Research ArticleCoexistence Patterns of Sympatric Black-and-white Snub-nosed Monkeys and Rhesus Monkeys in Baimaxueshan National Nature Reserve, Yunnan, China
Xin Niu, Xuelan Fang, Sang Ba, Yihao Fang, Davide Fornacca, Kun Tan et al.
Ecological niche differentiation among sympatric animal species is a primary mechanism maintaining a long-term and stable coexistence. Information on the pattern of coexistence among sympatric species is vital to provide specific conservation measures and mana…
29 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220615080617
Research ArticleHoney and Black Seed Synergistically Promote Regeneration of Oligodendrocytes in Cuprizone Intoxicated Quail Brain
Mouhamed Zakiou Kolawole Adissa Raimi, Ghulam Hussain, Nousheen Zafeer, Faheem Ahmad, Muhammad Irfan, Anwar Ullah et al.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disorder, characterized by demyelination and loss of axonal parts of neurons in the central nervous system involving multiple genetic and environmental factors. Although, the demyelinated lesions develop throughout the brai…
4 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221107121103
Research ArticleFeeding a High-Concentrate Diet Reduces Milk Production is Associated with Endogenous Growth Hormone in Lactating Goats
Ping Sheng Ye, Lin Li, Yu Long Wu, Yuan Shu Zhang
The aim of this work was to evaluate the effects of endogenous GH-IGF-1 axis on lactating goats fed with high-concentrate diets. Ten lactating goats were used and randomly divided into two groups, in a 2×2 Latin square experiment design with different fo…
12 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230216080219
Research ArticleIn Vivo Evaluation of purD Gene Deleted Brucella abortus in Mice as Potential Vaccine Candidate for Control of Brucellosis
Muhammad Ilyas Riaz, Masood Rabbani, Sohail Raza, Ali Raza Awan, Aleena Kokab, Rida Haroon Durrani
Brucella abortus (B. abortus) RB51 is a globally recognized and widely practiced vaccinal strain for the control of bovine brucellosis but has several reported drawbacks including pathogenic potential for humans and excreted in body fluids of vaccinated animal…
17 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220901090919- Research Article
Effect of Different Milk Composition on Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Set Type Yoghurt
Muhammad Asif Iftikhar, Talat Naseer Pasha, Saima Inayat, Khalid Javed, Rahman Ullah
The gross composition of milk may affect the textural, compositional and microbiological properties of yoghurt. Sahiwal, Holstein Friesian milk procured from Dairy Animal Training and Research Center, B-block University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Patto…
17 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220804100820 
Research ArticleModulation of Tau Expression in the Colonic Muscle Layer of a Rat Model with Opioid-Induced Constipation
Jinzhao Li, Yawen Zhang, Binghan Jia, Yuqiong Zhao, Huijuan Luo, Xiaojie Ren et al.
The main objective of this study was observe the distribution and expression of tau in the distal colonic muscle layers using opioid-induced constipation (OIC) rat model and to explore the mechanistic correlation between the tau phosphorylation and occurrence…
22 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230512070544
Research ArticleTupaia belangeri (Wagner, 1841), a Northern Treeshrew is an Animal Model of Metabolic Healthy Obesity
Yanfei Cai, Jiahong Feng, Wanlong Zhu
Obesity has become a harmful factor for life expectancy through a series of diseases, but research on obesity in the past few decades has obtained only limited results. The discovery of the metabolic healthy obesity phenomenon brings a new direction for resear…
26 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230505090553
Research ArticleProbiotics Supplementation for Improving Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Hematology of Catla catla Fingerlings Fed Sunflower Meal-Based Diet
Danish Riaz, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Majid Hussain, Muhammad Zubair-ul-Hassan Arsalan, Eman Naeem
The use of probiotics as feed additives has been extensively explored and serves a protective function against gut pathogenic microorganisms. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of supplementing Catla catla fingerlings fed a diet including sun…
26 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221010111027
Short CommunicationAssessment of Heavy Metals in Milk Samples of Cattles and Buffalos from District Quetta
Ashraf Khan, Muhammad Waseem Khan, Imrana Niaz Sultan, Abdul Manan Kakar, Saad Ullah, Afrasiab Khan Tareen
Milk is a complete liquid food source since it contains rich amount of protein, fat and major minerals. Presence of trace amount of toxic metals in milk products by any means make it unfit for human consumption. The aim of this study was to evaluate metals in…
11 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220922090941- Research Article
Effect of Breed and Thoracolumbar Vertebrae on Carcass Traits of Sheep Breeds of Balochistan
Rameez Raja Kaleri, Hubdar Ali Kaleri, Ahmed Nawaz Khosa, Raza Ali Mangi, Ghulam Mustafa Solangi4 Mushtaq Ahmed Jalbani, Irfan Ali Sahto et al.
The importance of sheep as meat producing animals is increasing worldwide. However, the meat production traits or carcass traits are not studied well. In this study 8 months old, 120 healthier animals with 30 males from each Balochi, Rakhshani, Harnai and Bibr…
10 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221124051105 - Research Article
Evaluation of Relationship between Bone Marrow Flow Cytometric Typing and Pathological Immunohistochemical Analysis of Lymphoma Cell Leukemia
Yanhong Zhao, Bo Guo, Lin Fu, Biao Liu, Jing Xue
The objective of the study was to observe the results of bone marrow flow cytometric (BMFC) typing and pathological immunohistochemical (PI) of lymphoma cell leukemia (LCL), and then provide scientific data for clinical typing of lymph node cell leukemia. The…
10 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221217131240 - Short Communication
A Comparative Study on the Repair and Regeneration Ability of Dental Pulp Stem Cells in Young and Adult Rats Stimulated by Inflammation
Li Min, Yong Chen, Shunying Wu, Xuefei Zheng, Mucheng Xu
The objective of this study was to compare the repair and regeneration ability of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) in young and adult rats after inflammatory stimulation. For this study, 15 young rats and 15 adult rats were selected, and juvenile dental pulp ste…
11 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220730210706 - Research Article
Effect of Different Combinations of Methanolic Extract of Moringa oleifera and Thymus vulgaris on Production Performance, Gut Morphology, Hematology and Nutrient Digestibility in Broilers
Majid Ali, Naila Chand, Sarzamin Khan, Shakoor Ahmad, Muhammad Tahir
The present study was designed to find the effect of methanolic extract of Moringa oleifera and Thymus vulgaris on the performance, hematology, digestibility and gut health in broiler chickens. A day-old 270 broiler chicks (Ross-308) were randomly assigned to…
11 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221218121209 - Research Article
Dietary Supplementation of Glutamine Improves Metabolic Functions in 1-14 Days Old Broilers Under Cold Stress
Haoneng Guo, Shuangshuang Xiao, Wenfang Lou, Rifat Ullah Khan, Juanjuan Wu, Bo Huang et al.
The purpose of this experiment is to study the effect of glutamine (Gln) on the metabolic functions of cold stress chicks (1-14 days old) from the perspective of serum biochemical indicators. A total of 192 healthy 1-day-old broilers with no significant differ…
4 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180827080848 
Research ArticleAqueous Myrrh Extract Relieves Oxidative Stress-Dependent Nephrotoxicity Induced by Ethanol in Male Rats
Abeer Alahmari
The kidney is one of the target organs whose structure and functions are significantly influenced by toxins. Because the protective impact of myrrh resin on renal damage induced by alcohol intake has not been previously evaluated, this study was designed to in…
27 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230207120254
Research ArticleAntibacterial Effect of Zinc Oxide and Copper Oxide Nanoparticles as Substitute of Antibiotics against Fowl Typhoid in Broilers
Muhammad Atif Raza, Muhammad Tariq Javed, Muhammad Fiaz, Muhammad Shakeel, Muhammad Shahbaz Ul Haq, Amna Kanwal et al.
Fowl typhoid has revolved into a pathogenic hazard to the poultry industry and extensive use of antibiotic is leading to the induction of antimicrobial resistance in microorganism. Main aim of this study was to find out substitute of antibiotic against Fowl Ty…
26 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221017061044
Research ArticleObtaining Osteological Material using Dermestes maculatus De Geer, 1774 (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in Veterinary Anatomy
Sedef Selviler Sizer, Semih Kurt, Burcu Onuk, Gokmen Zafer Pekmezci, Murat Kabak
Dermestid beetles being low-cost, efficient, and environmentally friendly are commonly used to prepare osteological materials in museums. This study was carried out to produce osteological material from the heads of roe deer, cows, and cats using a Dermestes m…
29 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220511120524
Research ArticleEffect of Ginger Derived Phyto-Protease on Production Performance, Serum Biochemistry, Nutrient Digestibility, Gut Morphometry and Immunity of Broilers Fed High Level of Poultry By Product Meal-Based Diet
Umair Ahmad, Asad Sultan, Sarzamin Khan, Muhammad Tahir
An experiment was conducted to assess the potential of ginger-derived phyto-protease on production performance, gut health, immunity, and nutrient digestibility of broilers fed a high level of poultry by-product meal-based (PBM) diet. A total of 320-day-old br…
12 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221031071042
Research ArticlePotential Mitigation of Spirotetramat-Induced Reproductive Toxicity by Tribulus terrestris in Domestic Pigeons (Columba livia domestica)
Ali Bouzekri, Souheila Slimani, Meryem Nassar, Souad Zaaboub, Nora Sakhraoui
Tribulus terrestris is traditionally used to treat various diseases. The current research aimed to study the protective effects of methanolic extract of Tribulus terrestris (TT) against Spirotetramat (SPT) induced reproductive toxicity in adult male domestic p…
2 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220420130439
Research ArticleEstimates of Phenotypic and Genetic Parameters for Traits of Reproductive Efficiency in Kajli Sheep in Punjab, Pakistan
Asad Ali, Khalid Javed, Imran Zahoor, Khalid Mahmood Anjum, Numan Sharif, Imtiaz Ahmad et al.
The objectives of this study were to evaluate non-genetic and genetic effects as well as heritabilities and repeatabilities for seven reproductive traits using phenotypic records from an experimental Kajli flock in Punjab, Pakistan. Phenotypic data comprised 2…
17 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220302060325
Research ArticleLY6K Promotes Proliferation and Energy Metabolism of Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells by Regulating Aerobic Glycolysis
Yan Wang, Lin Liu, Na Li, Yijun Zong, Wei Liu, Wenhua Xu et al.
The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of lymphocyte antigen 6-complex K (LY6K) on aerobic glycolysis and proliferation of lung adenocarcinoma cells. Database analysis confirmed the association between LY6K expression and survival prog…
23 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221115081110
Research ArticleAgricultural Habitat Heterogenity Impact on the European Hare (Lepus europaeus) Density in Vojvodina Region (Serbia)
Igor Ponjiger, Milutin Kovacevic, Vladimir Markovic, Zoran Ristic, Vukan Lavadinovic
Throughout Europe agriculture intensification during the last decades has dramatically changed the structure of the farmland landscape with an intensive impact on ecosystem stability. Changes in the production led to decreased habitat heterogeneity and to decl…
17 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220913080919
Research ArticleCommunity Structure of Ladybird Beetles (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera) Alongside the Chenab River at Wazirabad, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Mubashar Hussain, Takhmina Nazir, Muhammad Faheem Malik
Coccinellid beetles (ladybird beetles) are valuable biological pest control agents in all terrestrial landscapes including agroecosystems. Agricultural intensification contributes to the decline of these pest predators mainly due to pesticides, habitat reducti…
26 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180520120529