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Research ArticleMRI Investigations on Venomous Glands of Brown Bullhead, Ameiurus nebulosus (Lesueur, 1819) (Actinopterygii: Ictaluridae)
Daniel Cocan, Vioara Mireşan, Florentina Popescu, Radu Constantinescu, Aurelia Coroian, Călin Laţiu et al.
In this study we analysed the shape and topography of venomous glands in Brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus) through MRI investigations. The main reason of this investigation was to provide a better understanding of the defence mechanism of this species. The p…
31 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180717090711
Research ArticleComparative Study of Egg-pod Morphology in Two Genera of Oxyinae (Acrididae: Orthoptera)
Riffat Sultana, Nuzhat Soomro, Santosh Kumar, Ahmed Ali Samejo, Samiullah Soomro
The egg-pods of 04 species viz: Oxya hyla hyla Serville, 1831, O. velox (Fabricius, 1787), O. fuscovittata (Marschall, 1836) of genus Oxya and Oxyina bidentata (Willemse, 1925) of Oxyina were examined under laboratory conditions. Significant differences were f…
30 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190523070550
Research ArticleClassifying Milk Yield Using Deep Neural Network
Mustafa Boğa, Kerim KürÅŸat Çevik, Aykut Burgut
This study aim to describe the impact of the number of lactation, lactation days, age at first calving and breeding, and number of insemination (ratio) on cattle milk yield (last seven days in average). For this purpose, the milk yields of 156 Holstein Friesia…
30 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190527090506
Research ArticleMigration of Two Atyid Shrimps, Caridina sakishimensis (Fujino and Shokita, 1976) and Caridina typus (H. Millne Edwards, 1937) in Urabaru, Kikai-jima Island, Southern Japan
Anila Naz Soomro, Hiroshi Suzuki, Sadaf Tabassum Qureshi, Wazir Ali Baloch
The present study was conducted to study the presence of amphidromy in two atyid shrimps Caridina sakishimensis and Caridina typus along the continuum of Urabaru stream. Study was carried out to clearly outline the life cycle of an endangered atyid C. sakishim…
30 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181207061204
Research ArticleIntegrated Management of Root Knot Nematode Meloidogyne graminicola Golden and Birchfield Parasitizing on Wheat
Sumaira Akram, Sajid Aleem Khan, Nazir Javed, Saeed Ahmad
M. graminicola Golden and Birchfield (MG) is an important pest of cereal crops. In Pakistan the yield of wheat is extremely low as compared to many other developing countries. Among several factors, responsible for low crop yield, MGis an emerging threat. In v…
26 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190411080438
Research ArticleEffects of Infertility by Cabergoline on Serum Sex Hormones and the Inter- and Intra-Sexual Social Behaviors of Female Rattus losea
Jiao Qin, Qian-Qian Su, Quan-Sheng Liu
Lesser rice-field rat is one of major pests in eastern and southern Asia, causing considerable losses in rice, vegetables, and other crops. The more serious situation was that R. losea has developed high resistance to anticoagulants with repeated and long-term…
26 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190110070138
Research ArticleDetermination of the Best Lactation Curve Model and Lactation Curve Parameters using Different Nonlinear Models for Anatolian Buffaloes
Ertuğrul Kul
The present investigation was conducted to determine the lactation curve parameters and to choose the best model that defines the lactation curve. Data were composed of 4897 test day milk yield (TDMY) records from Anatolian buffaloes calved during 2014-2017 ra…
26 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190517090530
Research ArticleThe Influence of N-Acetylcysteine Alone and in Combination with Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor and Angiotensin Receptor Antagonist on Systemic and Tissue Levels in Rats with Experimentally-Induced Chronic Renal Failure
Ahmet Ozer Sehirli, Serkan Sayiner, Ayliz Velioglu-Ogunc, Nedime Serakinci, Emel Eksioglu-Demiralp, Berrak Yegen et al.
The protective effects of ACE inhibitor, Captopril, and angiotensin receptor blocker, Valsartan, were evaluated in the treatment of chronic renal failure (CRF) with and without the presence of N-acetylcysteine (NAC). The renal mass of Wistar albino rats was re…
24 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190717180723
Research ArticleEvaluation of Reproductive Capacity in Pond-Reared Penaeus monodon after Unilateral Eyestalk Ablation
Weigeng Wen, Xu Chen, Wang Zhao, Qibin Yang, Jian G. Qin, Zhenhua Ma
This study investigated the reproductive capacity of pond-reared female Penaeus monodon after unilateral eyestalk ablation. A total of 240 females (57.0-143.3g) were used as broodstocks in a continuous three-year breeding experiment. After unilateral eyestalk…
24 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190518040508
Research ArticlePotential of Entomopathogenic Nematode (Steinernema kraussei) against Last Instar Larvae of Different Lepidopteran Insect Pests
Babar Khan, Nazir Javed, Sajid Aleem Khan, Nasir Ahmed Rajput, Muhammad Atiq, Abdul Jabbar et al.
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are considered as very effective biological agents against several soil dwelling pests. The following research demonstrates the reproductive potential of EPN specie Steinernema kraussei against last instar larvae of four lepid…
24 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190117080124
Research ArticleConsequence of Exogenous Administration of Oxytocin on Reproductive and Productive Parameters during Postpartum Involution Period in Newly Calved Nili-Ravi Buffaloes
Saeed Murtaza, Abdul Sattar, Nasim Ahmad, Muhammad Ijaz, Maqsood Akhtar, Muhammad Shahzad
Repeated use of exogenous oxytocin in newly calved buffalo has made buffalo breeder anxious about its reproductive and productive performances. Moreover, misconceptions about its harmful effect on public health are increasing day by day during postpartum perio…
24 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190514070502
Research ArticleDynamics and Potential of Commercially Harvested Shrimps by Estuarine Set Bagnet in the Indus River Estuary, Sindh, Pakistan
Nazia Qamar, Sher Khan Panhwar, Wang Ping
In this study, periodic changes of population dynamics of high valued shrimp species Exopalaemon styliferus (112), Metapenaeus monoceros (265), Parapenaeopsis stylifera (688) collected from September 2017 to April 2018 by Estuarine Set Bagnet are discussed. Hi…
24 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20160902150951
Research ArticleSome Factors Affecting the Somatic Cell Count in the Milk of Anatolian Water Buffalos (Bubalus bubalis) raised in Igdir Province
Veli Sel, Isa Yilmaz, Mete Yanar
The aim of this study was to investigate the role of some environmental factors affecting the somatic cells count (SCC) in the farms of Anatolian water buffalos in Igdir. For this purpose, a total of 637 milk samples gathered from 91 animals raised in 54 farms…
20 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180919120921- Research Article
High Occurrence Rate of Multidrug-Resistant ESBL-Producing E. coli Recovered from Table Eggs in District Peshawar, Pakistan
Tasbihullah, Sadeeq ur Rahman, Tariq Ali, Umer Saddique, Shakoor Ahmad, Muhammad Shafiq et al.
Whilst food-producing-animals could be a pool of resistance-conferring elements in the existing animal production system in Pakistan, the issue has not yet judiciously been highlighted. This study was conducted to determine incidence of extended spectrum &beta…
20 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190513220514 
Short CommunicationPrevalence and Risk Factor Analysis of Haemoplasmas Infection in Cats from Lahore
Mubashra Salim, Omeira Ibrahim, Hugo Vilhena, Carla Maia, André Pereira, Maria Shahzeen et al.
Hemotropic mycoplasmas (hemoplasmas) are obligate Gram-negative bacteria that target red blood cells, and infect a wide range of hosts including cats, dogs, domestic ruminants, pigs, rodents and humans. The present study was designed for the molecular detectio…
18 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180210110232
Short CommunicationPrevalence of New Delhi Metallo Beta-Lactamase (NDM) Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria from Different Tertiary Care Hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan
Farzana Rashid, Rabia Masood, Mariam Faiz
Carbapenem resistance conferred by metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) has increasingly being reported worldwide among Enterobacteriaceae. In this study, 240 non repetitive gram negative clinical isolates were studied for antimicrobial resistance. Presence of bla N…
18 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190201050207
Short CommunicationLength-Weight Relationship of the Invasive Mosquitofish
Wen Xiong, Qitao Zeng, Dangen Gu, Yinchang Hu
This study presents 49 length-weight relationships gathered from literature and our investigation pertaining to Gambusia affinis and G. holbrooki. The value of the slope b ranged from 2.44 for male G. holbrooki in Tajan River (Iran) to 3.81 for combined G. hol…
18 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190422150443- Short Communication
Milk Yield and Composition of Barela Dromedary Camel in Thal Desert Punjab, Pakistan
Asim Faraz, Abdul Waheed, Riaz Hussain Mirza, Muhammad Shahid Nabeel, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq
Barela is very important dairy breed of Punjab having prominent milk vein. The present study was conducted to check its milk production and composition in Thal desert. With an average milk yield of 7.38 liter under traditional management, Barela camel appears…
18 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190212070204 - Short Communication
Evaluation of Anxiolytic Activity of Pulsatilla nigricans L. in Wistar Rats by using Elevated Plus Maze and Hole Board Paradigms
Rafia Sadaf, Ishrat Younus, Sidra Maqbool, Talha Bin Fayyaz, Sarah Jameel Khan, Sidra Siddique et al.
Pulsatilla nigricans Linn has traditionally been used in various disorders related to both male and female and proves a great remedy for ovaralgia, ovaritis, epididymitis, orchitis nervousness, sadness, mild restlessness and mental disorder. This investigation…
18 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190625060602 
Short CommunicationEffect of Early Spontaneous Abortions on Reactive Oxygen Species, Antioxidants and Lipid Damage in Women
Fatima Hashim Abbas, Alaa Tareq Shakir Al-Hassnawi
In pregnancy, any disturbance in the balance between antioxidants and oxidants in favor of the later can cause serious problems such as abortion. So the investigation of the oxidants/antioxidants status during early stages of pregnancy is urgently needed to he…
18 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190811130857