Issue · 2020
Vol.52, Iss. 2
51 articles · pp. 425-824 · All issues →
Research ArticleAntibacterial Activity and Tolerance towards Heavy Metals by Endolithic and Epilithic Bacteria Isolated from Rocks of Nathiagali, Lower Himalaya, Pakistan
Barkat Ali, Wasim Sajjad, Imran Khan, Muhammad Rafiq, Sahib Zada, Aamer Ali Shah et al.
Designing of new antimicrobial drugs is always needed to solve the problem of continue resistance emerging among microorganisms against antibiotics already in use. Microorganisms from unusual environments, such as reported from the surface and inside of rocks…
17 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190128140128
Research ArticleManagement of Diamond Back Moth (Plutella xylostella) using Indigenous Isolated Granulovirus and Azadirachta indica
Mubasher Ahmad Malik, Samina Jam Nazeer Ahmad, Muhammad Jalal Arif, Jam Nazeer Ahmad
Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) is a cosmopolitan pest, infesting the cruciferous crops worldwide. It has developed resistance against chemical insecticides. To overcome this problem there is dire need to explore alternative control measures whi…
27 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190808100805
Research ArticleA Novel Homozygous Nonsense Variant in BICD2 Underlies Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Complex Type
Sajida Rasool, Saba Irshad, Neelam Saba, Mehak Fiaz, Muhammad Sajid Hussain, MuhammadWajid Hussain et al.
Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) are a group of genetically and clinically diverse neurodegenerative ailments with distinguishing feature of lower limbs spasticity and upper motor neuron degeneration. BICD2 is an adaptor protein which regulates the cellular…
31 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190122050127
Short CommunicationSurgical Rectification of Atresia Ani et Recti and Patent Urachus in a Male Cattle Calf
Imdad Ullah Khan, Shehla Gull Bokhari, Mumtaz Ali Khan, Ikramul Haq, Naimat Ullah Khan
A 2-day old calf was presented at the Outdoor Clinic of Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University. History reported abdominal pain and straining with unsuccessful attempts to defecate. Clinical examination revealed absence of the anal orifice…
15 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180424050426
Research ArticleAssessment of Mitochondrial ATPase 8/6 Genes Based Genetic Diversity in Sindh Ibex (Capra aegagrus Blythi)
Javeria Zafar, Asif Nadeem, Maryam Javed, Fehmeeda Fatima, Wasim Shehzad, Ghulam Abbas et al.
The current study was designed to characterize mitochondrial ATPase8/6 genes in Sindh ibex and to determin its phylogenetic relationship with other capra species. Blood samples were collected from Kirthar National Park, Sindh, Pakistan. PCR product was sequenc…
16 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190822100843- Research Article
Lead Induced Oxidative Stress in Cirrhina mrigala
Fariha Latif, Muhammad Javed, Hammad Ahmad Khan, Khalil-Ur-Rehman
Lead (Pb) is a widely used metal in various industrial processes and is very persistent in the aquatic environment. The main objective of this study was to assess the time and dose dependent effects of Pb on bioaccumulation and oxidative stress in the liver, k…
18 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180628120609 - Research Article
Non-Genetic Factors Affecting some Colostrum Quality Traits in Holstein Cattle
Hüseyin Erdem, Ibrahim Cihangir Okuyucu
The aims of this study were to determine the effects of dry period length (DPL), average daily milk yield (ADMY), parity and calving season on some colostrum quality traits in Holstein cows. The material of the study consisted of 51 Holstein Friesian cows. The…
19 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190219100236 
Research ArticleAmeliorating Potential of Quercetin on Liver Function, Genotoxicity and Oxidative Damage Induced by 2,3,7,8- Tetrachlorodibenzo-P-Dioxin in Liver of Male Rats
Saman Muhsin Abdulkareem, Nadir Mustafa Nanakali
In this study, the protective effects of antioxidant quercetin(QCT) were studied on indices of oxidative stress, liver enzymes activity and the expression of cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1) against hepatotoxicity induced by 2, 3, 7, 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin…
19 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190708100752
Research ArticleInfluence of Dietary Selenium Yeast Supplementation on Fermentation Pattern, Papillae Morphology and Antioxidant Status in Rumen of Goat
Awais Bin Shahid, Moolchand Malhi, Saeed Ahmed Soomro, Muhammad Giasuddin Shah, Nazeer Hussain Kalhoro, Asmatullah Kaka et al.
The present study evaluated the influence of selenium yeast (SY) on fermentation pattern, papillae morphology and antioxidant status in rumen of goats. A total of ten goats were randomly divided into two groups; control (C, n=5) a…
23 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190205120240
Research ArticleSerological Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tanweer Kumar, Sahib Zada, Muhammad Irfan, Huma Batool, Wasim Sajjad
The present study aims to investigate an up-to-date prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection among a mix population of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This study highlighted the relationship between HBV, demographic, clinical parameters and the…
19 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190213140254
Research ArticleBioaccumulation of Some Potentially Toxic Heavy Metals in Freshwater Fish of River Shah Alam, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Hazrat Ali, Ezzat Khan, Muhammad Jamal Nasir
The present study was designed to assess the concentrations of Cr, Ni, Cd and Pb in water, sediments and different fish species of River Shah Alam, a tributary of River Kabul in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The different environmental samples were collected f…
25 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20171117161138
Research ArticleAssociation of TIR Domain Containing Adaptor Protein (TIRAP) Gene Variant rs8177400 with Susceptibility and Clinical Outcomes of Plasmodium Infection in the Pakistani Population
Asima Rani, Syed Kashif Nawaz, Muhammad Arshad
This case control study was aimed to determine the role of rs8177400 polymorphism in TIR-domain-containing-adaptor-protein gene in malaria susceptibility and clinical outcomes upon P. falciparum and P. vivax exposure. Blood samples of 228 malaria patients and…
24 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190217050216
Research ArticleSpotting rs112445441 in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Another Clue for the Context-Dependent Crosstalk between RAS-MAPK and PI3K Mediated Pathways
Bibi Nazia Murtaza, Mazhar Saeed Chaudry, Shamaila Inayat Nadeem, Muhammad Shahid Nadeem, Abdul Rauf Shakoori
Phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) mediated or Ras/PI3K/PTEN/Akt/mTOR is one of the major effector pathways in the pathogenesis of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL). Binding of growth factors/ mitogen/cytokine or interleukin to EGFR leads to Ras induced RAF-MA…
27 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190512100805
Research ArticleEffect of Selenium on Performance, Egg Quality, Egg Selenium Content and Serum Antioxidant Capacity in Laying Hens
Hu Liu, Qifang Yu, Xiaopeng Tang, Chengkun Fang, Sijia Chen, Rejun Fang
The objective of this work was to compare the effect of sodium selenite (SS) and selenium yeast (SY) on performance, egg quality, selenium concentration in eggs and serum antioxidant capacity in laying hens. Seven-hundred and twenty 21-week-old healthy Roman l…
26 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190424040448
Research ArticleQuality Assessment of Cottage Cheese Available in Peshawar, Pakistan
Muhammad Muneeb, Muhammad Ayub, Sher Bahadar Khan, Amjad Sohail, Farkhanda Jabeen, Mumtaz Ali Khan et al.
The current study was carried out to evaluate the quality of cottage cheese available in different areas of Peshawar. The aim of the study was to assess the microbial, physiochemical and sensory characteristics of the selected cheeses. We found that cheese sel…
30 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181006071039- Research Article
Inhibitory Effects of some Fungicides against Macrophomina phaseolina Causing Charcoal Rot
Umer Iqbal, Tariq Mukhtar
No fungicides have been registered to control Macrophomina phaseolina in Pakistan. Therefore, in the present study, nine fungicides belonging to different groups were evaluated for their in vitro and in vivo effectiveness against M. phaseolina. Highly signific…
31 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181228101230 - Short Communication
Early Pregnancy Diagnosis using Pregnancy-Associated Glycoproteins in the Serum of Pregnant Ruminants
Doulat Khan, Hamayun Khan, Nazir Ahmad, Muhammad Tarique Tunio, Muhammad Tahir, Muhammad Saleem Khan et al.
Early pregnancy diagnosis is an essential tool in successful reproductive management of ruminants. We attempted to explore the effectiveness of a marketable ELISA test kit for assessment of Pregnancy Associated Glycoproteins (PAGs) in peripheral blood for earl…
13 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190527080541 
Research ArticleInfluence of Natural Zeolites Supplemented with Inorganic Selenium on the Productive Performance of Dairy Cows
Monica Paula Marin, Elena Narcisa Pogurschi, Iuliana Marin, Carmen Georgeta Nicolae
Milk quality is the most important criterion for the selection done by consumers. The natural, less expensive methods for improving the milk quality are the most studied by farmers and researches. Clinoptilolite, natural zeolite added to dairy cows diets, has…
13 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190829190816- Short Communication
Isolation and Identification of Listeria monocytogenes from Raw Vegetables and Meat Sold in Quetta, Pakistan
Abdul Samad, Raheela Asmat, Muhammad Naeem, Hamida Ali, Mohammad Zahid Mustafa, Ferhat Abbas et al.
Water and soil have been reported as the pivotal reservoirs for Listeria monocytogenes and its subsequent transmission to food chain, plant material and animals. In present study, 800 food samples consisting of beef and chicken meat, milk, salads and fresh veg…
15 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190402110434 
Short CommunicationLength-Weight Relationship Parameters of Tropical Coral Reef Fishes in the South China Sea
Jun Zhang, Kui Zhang, Zuozhi Chen, Yane Jiang, Yancong Cai, Yuyan Gong et al.
The present study reports the length-weight relationship parameters of dominant coral reef fish species in the South China Sea. The specimes were collected by hand-line in the lagoons of five representative coral reefs during June 2013 to September 2018. Accor…
15 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190403040425- Short Communication
Faecal Matter of Spotted Deer (Axis axis) Acts as Bioindicator of Heavy Metals Contamination in the Air
R. Yasmeen, S. Shaheen, B.N. Khan, S.S. Bokhari, U. Rafi, A.W. Qurashi
Heavy metals are high density compounds found in the earth crust and atmosphere. These metals in small amounts are important for normal metabolism of body but become very toxic when present in large amounts due to their capabilities of bio-accumulation in orga…
15 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181214041244 
Research ArticleEffect of Stocking Density on the Performance of Juvenile Gurami Sago (Osphronemus goramy) in the Synthetic Sheet Pond
Hafrijal Syandri, Ainul Mardiah, Azrita, Netti Aryani
Gurami sago, Osphronemus goramy strain is the result of newly released domestication in 2018. This species is freshwater fish native in Indonesia and has a high price in the markets. This study investigated the effect of stocking density on growth performance,…
31 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190620060624
Research ArticleProtective Effect of Tamarind against Renal Injury Induced by Gamma Rays
Sameh S. Tawfik, Ahmed A. Elkady, Ehab T. Mohamed
Tamarindus indica L. seed extract (TSE) efficacy against γ-rays-induced nephrotoxicity in irradiated rats was investigated. Forty albino-rats were divided into four groups: Control, rats were orally administered the vehicle for 6weeks, TSE-treated (each…
12 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180913090953
Short CommunicationPrevalence of Hepatitis B and C and Assessment of Responsible Risk Factors among the Vulnerable β-Thalassemic Patients of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Farheen Shafique, Shaukat Ali, Saiqa Andleeb, Abdul Rauf, Syed Ayaz Kazmi, Sadia Idrees et al.
Approximately 350 million patients of hepatitis B and 170 million patients of Hepatitis C are present worldwide according to WHO. Many risk factors are involved in the transmission of theses deadly viral infections but blood transfusion in Beta thalassemic pat…
14 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180805090822- Research Article
Effect of Bee Pollen Supplemented Diet on Performance, Egg Quality Traits and some Serum Parameters of Laying Hens
Zekeriya Demir, Hatice Kaya
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of bee pollen (BP) supplemented diet on performance, egg quality and some blood parameters of laying hens. A total of 96 Lohmann layers, 28 weeks of age, were randomly allocated to four dietary treatments and fed…
19 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181119101139 
Research ArticleA Cytogenetical Study on Two Ground Spider Species (Gnaphosidae: Drassodes) from Nevşehir District
Zübeyde Kumbıçak, Hatice Poyraz
In this study, we describe a chromosomal analysis of Drassodes bifidus and Drassodes serratichelis using a classical Giemsa staining method. We collected specimens from different populations in Nevşehir and used totally fourteen male spiders. The two Drassodes…
19 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180610190658
Research ArticlePopulation Structure of Blue Sheep (Pseudios nayaur) in Shimshal Valley Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan
Romaan Hayat Khattak, Hussain Ali, Ejaz Ur Rehman, Muhammad Ali Nawaz
Blue sheep is a key species and found in Tibetan Plateau and the bordering massif through Central Asia. In Pakistan the distribution range of species is restricted to higher altitude areas of Northern Areas including Khunjerab and Shimshal. The present study w…
30 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180919050909
Research ArticleComparative Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis Commercial Formulations against Leaf Worm, Spodoptera litura Fabricius under Laboratory Conditions
Ammara Blouch, Ata ul Mohsin, Muhammad Naeem, Rashid Mahmood
A study was carried out in the Bio-control Laboratory, Department of Entomology at Pir Mehr Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi to check the efficacy of commercial biopesticides under controlled environmental conditions. Bio pesticides are importa…
25 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180619100621
Research ArticleIndividual Identification Based on the Songs of the Emei Shan Liocichla (Liocichla omeiensis)
Chiping Kong, Yongheng Wu, Shangling Lou, Benping Chen, Simon D. Dowell, Yiqiang Fu
In some oscine birds, individually distinctive vocalisations are thought to be more pronounced allowing individual recognition based on songs. In this study, we explore individual identification in the songs of male Emei Shan Liocichla, a vulnerable babbler th…
25 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20170510120508- Short Communication
Comparison of Growth Rate of Camelus dromedarius Calves Reared under Open Grazing/Browsing and Stall Fed System
Asim Faraz, Abdul Waheed, Riaz Hussain Mirza, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Muhammad Shahid Nabeel
This study was carried out to compare the effect of open grazing/browsing system (OGS) and feeding green fodder in the stall-feeding system (SFS) as cut and carry system on the growth of male camel calves. Fourteen Marecha male camel calves were either grazed/…
15 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190122060156 
Short CommunicationEscherichia coli Signal Peptidases Cleave the Signal Sequence of TK0522, a Carbohydrate Esterase from Hyperthermophilic Archaeon Thermococcus kodakarensis
Anam Tariq, Alina Gul, Majida Atta Muhammad, Samia Falak, Naeem Rashid
TK0522 gene, encoding a carbohydrate esterase, from Thermococcus kodakarensis was cloned with its native signal sequence and expressed in Escherichia coli. Heterologous gene expression resulted in production of recombinant protein in the cytoplasm which secret…
14 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20191109101144- Research Article
Effects of Oregano Essential Oil on Reduction of Weaning Age and Increasing Economic Efficiency in Holstein Friesian Calves
Ibrahim Tapki, Huseyin Bahadir Ozalpaydin, Nuran Tapki, Mehmet Aslan, Muhammet Hanifi Selvi
This study examined the potential use of oregano essentail oil as a milk additive for purposes of reducing weaning age; increasing economic efficiency; promoting calf growth as well as for improving blood parameters and general health status of Holstein Friesi…
12 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180606130639 - Research Article
Adaptation Traits of Second Generation Aberdeen-Angus and Hereford Heifers in Northern Kazakhstan
Nurlybay Kazhgaliyev, Talgat Kulmagambetov, Dulat Ibrayev, Saule Bostanova, Zhanat Titanov
Changing climate and altered environment can significantly impact the adaptation traits among different animal species.We describe here the rationale and economics of adaptation of Aberdeen Angus and Hereford beef-producing animals brought from Canada and the…
12 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190226160249 
Research ArticleDetection and Phylogeny of Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV) during Field Outbreaks in Broilers
Umm-i-Habiba, Ayesha Maqbool, Muhammad Safdar, Nida Zia, Altaf Mehmood, Muhammad Usman et al.
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is economically important disease causing great losses to poultry industry worldwide. Field outbreaks of IBD in 18 different poultry farms in the Chakwal district were confirmed by clinicopathologic examination and PCR. A total…
27 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190210070218
Research ArticleInvestigation on Some Ectoparasites of Mesopotamian Spiny Eels (Mastacembelus mastacembelus) with Certain Data Mining Algorithms Based on the Effect of Weight and Sex
Mustafa Koyun, Åženol Çelik
This study investigated the effect of Mastacembelocleidus heteranchorus (monogenea), Unio pictorum (glochidial larvae) and D. spathaceum (digenetic trematode) on the weight and sex of the host fish (Mastacembelus mastacembelus) by using some data mining algori…
31 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190221110209
Research ArticleDescription of Paratylenchus manilkarii n. sp., P. sindhicus n. sp., and Observation of Pratylenchus kralli Ryss, 1982 from Chikoo (Manilkara zapota L. van Royen) Orchards of Balochistan and Sindh, Pakistan
Erum Iqbal, Nasir Mehmood, Nasira Kazi, Shahina Fayyaz
During the surveys of chikoo (Manilkara zapota L. van Royen)plantation at Hub, Balochistan and Gadab, Sindh a number of plant and soil nematodes were encountered. Soil sample analysis revealed two and a known plant parasitic nematode species viz., Paratylenchu…
30 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190314060349
Research ArticleHepato-renal Toxicity of Patulin and its Modulation by Ginger (Zingiber officinale) in Rats
Kadry A. El-Bakry, Lamiaa E.M. Deef, Lotfy Z. Habbak, Samia S. El-Naeli
The present study was conducted to investigate the possible protective effect of ginger on patulin (PAT)-induced hepato-renal toxicity in male rats. Rats were intraperitoneally (i.p) injected with PAT in a single dose (3.75mg/kg body weight). Rats were treated…
30 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190517160536
Research ArticleProteomic Analysis by Shotgun LC-MS/MS of Cyst Wall Protein Components From the Protozoan Parasite Cryptocaryon irritans, the Causative Agent of White Spot Disease in Marine Fish
Honghua Wang, Summia Perveen, Shucheng Shao, Kun Wang, Fei Yin
To illustrate the protein composition of the Cryptocaryon irritans cyst wall, a shotgun-liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) technique was applied and all identified proteins were categorised using a bioinformatics approach. The results sh…
27 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190707110736
Research ArticleStructural Characterization and Evolutionary Analysis of Toll-Like Receptor Gene Family in African Hunting Dog
Huanxin Zhang, Hongshuo Tang, Jun Chen, Yu Zang, Xuexi Tang, Ying Wang
The innate system plays a major role in the recognition of microbial component. Mammalian toll like receptor (TLR) were evolutionary conserved protein and have contributed to the understanding of the host defense processes against infection. Researches have be…
26 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180503070501- Research Article
Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Fungi with Insecticides Mixtures against Oxycarenus hyalinipennis (Costa) (Lygaeidae: Hemiptera)
Khursheed Ahmed, Shoaib Freed, Rana Fartab Shoukat, Kanwar Waqas Ahmad
Dusky cotton bug, Oxycarenus hyalinipennis has appeared as a serious insect pest of various crops including cotton. The present study was carried out to evaluate the combined effect of some isolates of Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae and Isaria fumo…
23 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20170221040224 
Research ArticleEffect of Citrus Peels Mingled Diets on Carassius auratus Coloration
Sumaira Abbas, Muhammad Sultan Haider, Fatima Kafayet, Sana Ashraf, Atifa Masood, Moazma Batool
Present project was an endeavor to use natural carotenoid sources to enhance skin color of gold fish Carassius auratus. Citrus peels were collected from local market dried and grinded. Organic solvent extraction was carried out by hexane and acetone mixture (1…
19 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20161107041109
Research ArticleFirst Report of Enamel Hypoplasia in Extinct Tragulids: A Marker Bearing on Habitat Change
Rana Manzoor Ahmad, Abdul Majid Khan, Ayesha Iqbal, Amtur Rafeh, Muhammad Tahir Waseem, Muhammad Ameen
The present paper is the first ever report on occurrence of enamel hypoplasia in extinct tragulids. The dental defect, enamel hypoplasia is caused by suppressed function of enamel forming cells called ameloblasts. It is used as a reliable stress marker in diff…
18 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190908100919
Research ArticleEffects of Nutrient Flushing on Production and Reproductive Performance of Teddy Goats (Capra hircus)
Aftab Shaukat, Tauseef ur Rehman, Rizwan Shukat, Shahid Ali Rajput, Shadab Shaukat, Muhammad Ahsan Naeem et al.
A study was conducted to assess the effect of flushing on reproduction performance (kidding type and fertility percentage) and production performance (birth weight, weaning weight of offspring and health of does). Eighty teddy does were randomly divided into t…
16 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190330090301
Research ArticleComplete Mitochondrial Genome and Phylogenetic Analysis of Gruiformes and Charadriiformes
Peng Chen, Zuhao Huang, Chaoying Zhu, Yuqing Han, Zhifeng Xu, Guanglong Sun et al.
In this study, we used the next-generation sequencing method to obtain mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of Porzana paykullii, Rallus aquaticus and Gallirallus striatus in Gruiformes, and Hydrophasianus chirurgus in Charadriiformes, after which we analysed and compare…
10 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190603010623- Research Article
Determination of Fattening Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Awassi x (Romanov x Awassi) G1 Hybrid Male Lambs
Nihat Tekel, Ilkay Baritci, Halit Deniz Sireli, Muhittin Tutkun, Ecevit Eyduran, Mohammad Masood Tariq
The present study was conducted to investigate the fattening performance and carcass characteristics of Awassi x (Romanov x Awassi) G1 crossbred male lambs. In the study, seven male lambs whose weaning weights were almost similar were included in the experimen…
12 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181017161047 
Research ArticleMolecular Study on Field Evolved Resistance of Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus ferruginous) and its Management through RNAi
Jam Nazeer Ahmad, Mujahid Manzoor, Zubair Aslam, Samina Jam Nazeer Ahmad
Molecular and proteomic study was conducted on field evolved resistance of Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus ferruginous) against Parathyroid group of insecticide (Cypermethrin). Cytochrome P450 genes have been associated with insecticides resistance. Field colle…
17 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190105110153
Research ArticleIn vitro Assessment and Characterization of the Growth and Life Cycle of Leishmania tropica
Qaisar Jamal, Akram Shah, Syed Basit Rasheed, Muhammad Adnan
Present study aimed at determining the in vitro life cycle of Leishmania tropica. Temporal variability in the morphology and various morphotypes of the promastigotes were noted. Acquisition and propagation of axenic amastigotes was assessed. During promastigot…
16 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180718100758- Research Article
Influence of Cultivar on Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and Associated Natural Enemies in Pakistani Wheat Ecosystems
Qamar Zeb, Silvia I. Rondon, Hayat Badshah, Arsalan Khan
The objective of this study was to determine the influence of cultivar on aphids and their natural enemies in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Thus, twenty Pakistani wheat cultivars were grown at the Agricultural Research Institute in Tarnab-Peshawar, Pakistan du…
19 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181009151041 
Short CommunicationImmunisation of Somatostatin DNA Vaccine in Ewes Can Affect Serum Somatostatin and Prolactin Levels in Offspring Lambs Through Maternal Related Hormones
Yan-Guo Han, Yu-Qing Han, Jia-Yuan Wu, Jia Guo, Ri-Su Na, Yan Zeng et al.
This study aimed to analysis the effect of immunisation of somatostatin (SS) DNA vaccine in maternal animals on serum related hormones in offspring. In this study, ten ewes with two newborn lambs were randomly divided into SS DNA vaccine group (Group T) and em…
15 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190726050725- Short Communication
Molecular Detection and Pathological Investigation of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia in Selected Districts of Punjab, Pakistan
Ahsan Anjum, Asim Aslam, Raheela Akhtar, Tahir Yaqub, Muti-ur-Rehman Khan, Rizwana Sultan et al.
Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is an infectious respiratory disease of cattle, characterized by anorexia, fever, dyspnea, polypnea, cough, and nasal discharges and caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides. This study was carried out in abattoirs…
14 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190706160736 
Research ArticleEvaluating the Nutritional Value of the Newly Developed Quality Protein Maize in Pakistan: Impact on Broiler Performance and Profitability
Nazir Ahmad Khan, Mudassir Alam, Rafiullah khan, Kamran Khan, Sadeeq ur Rahman
Quality protein maize (QPM) with high protein and essential amino acids contents can be potentially used in broiler feeds to reduce the inclusion level and cost of expensive protein ingredients. This study quantified the chemical composition and amino acid pro…
23 Jan 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180316190348