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Research ArticleA Comparative Study of Fatty Acid Content in Yolk of Native Eggs and Ordinary Eggs Available in the Market
Su-Hu Duan, Liu-An Li, Zai-Qiang Li, Meng-Ran Qin, Zhen-Zhen Fan, Qian Wang et al.
In this test, gas chromatographic method was used to determine the fatty acid content of ordinary eggs and native eggs of brands A, B and C. The results indicate that: In the test samples, totally 7 types of SFA, 7 types of MUFA, and 8 types of PUFA were detec…
6 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190910030916
Research ArticleAnti-Aging Effects of Lycium ruthenicum Murr. Granules in Caenorhabditis elegans
Ju Zhang, Dong-Sheng Jia, Shi-Hao Zhao, Xiao-Liang Xie, Hong Chen, Hai-Feng Li
In order to investigate the anti-aging effects of Lycium ruthenicum Murr. granules (HGQ) and potential underlying mechanism of actions, Caenorhabditis elegans was exploited as model organisms. The anti-aging capacity of HGQwas determined by lifespan and lipofu…
6 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20191016031055
Research ArticleDivision of Pig Growth Stages According to Body Component Variation using Computer Vision
Chen Shi, Jianlong Zhang, Guanghui Teng
The body measurements of pigs are the important part of precision livestock farming that closely related to the growth characteristics and traits. It is significant for monitoring and understanding the pig growth at different stages effectively. In this study,…
6 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20191108061105
Research ArticleEffects of Pregnancy and Lactation Environments on Postures of Primiparous Sows During Lactation
Guoan Yin, Lei Wang, Xiaoyu Zhao, LangchaoYu, Liwei Guan, Dapeng Huang
Environment can affect sows behavioral pattern by creating their physiology and psychology imbalances, and postpartum behavioral pattern of sows is related closely with piglet mortality. However, few studies have focused on effects of pregnancy and lactation e…
6 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20191119081134
Research ArticleBiatractylolide Reduced Amyloid Beta Protein-Induced Memory Impairment in Rats
Tian-Yi Zhao, Zi-Qing Liu, Shu-Fei Ma, Bo-Yang, Fan-Fan Guo, Ming-Hua Duan
Biatractylolide is a Chinese medicinal compound used to treat various diseases. However, the molecular mechanisms of biatractylolide in preventing and protecting Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remained elusive. This study was conducted to observe the effect of…
6 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190910030913
Research ArticleEffect of Supplementation of Hen Diet with Pennyroyal Extract (Mentha pulegium) on Performance, Egg Quality and Yolk TBARS Values
Abdüssamet Aydın, Åž. Canan Bölükbaşı
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of pennyroyal extract supplementation at different levels (0, 32.5, 65 and 130 mg/kg) and 50 mg/kg BHA (Butylated hidroxyanisole) into diets of laying hens on performance, egg quality traits, thiobarbituric…
6 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180709090735
Research ArticleEffect of Total Phenolic Acid on the Repeated Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Model in Mice
Mingsan Miao, Hui Zhao, Jiaojiao Jia, Xiaoyan Fang, Yanyan Miao
This study aim to investigate the effects of total phenolic acid on the neuronal enolase and brain biochemical factors in the cerebral ischemia-reperfusion mice model and to assess the protection mechanism of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. The repeated…
6 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190912070916
Research ArticleComparison of Flesh Colour Assessment Methods for Wild Brown Trout (Salmo trutta macrostigma), Farmed Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and Farmed Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)
Nihat Yeşilayer
Red/pink flesh colour is the most distinctive visual quality characteristic in wild brown trout (WBT), farmed Atlantic salmon (FAS) and farmed Rainbow trout (FRT). The study was conducted on three fish species to investigate the relationship between total caro…
5 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190520140524
Research ArticleGeniposide Can Rescue the Erythropoiesis Inhibition Caused by Chemotherapy Drug 5-Fu
Hong-mei Gao, Wen-long Su, Gui-bin Tao, Han-yang Li, Wen-zheng Cao, Zhi-dong Qiu
The action of erythropoietin will determined the red cell production. We know there are other regulatory factors, including molecules interact with cells, chemical, irradiation, it’s in the bone marrow (BM).Most chemotherapy drugs are toxic to cancer cel…
5 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190910020941
Research ArticleNon-Crop Vegetation as Habitat for Rodents in the Agricultural Landscape of Pothwar Plateau, Pakistan
Nadeem Munawar, Tariq Mahmood, Paula Rivadeneira, Ali Akhter, Saqib Mehmood
The community structure and richness of rodent populations in agricultural areas are related to variables such as habitat structure and complexity, temperature, rainfall, crop productivity, predation, trampling and grazing, surrounding landscape, and successio…
5 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190206230250
Research ArticleThe Nutritive Value of Guar Meal and its Effect on Growth Performance of Meat Ducks
Peng Peng, Xiaopeng Tang, Dun Deng, Rejun Fang
The aim of this study was to study the effects of different levels of guar meal (GM) on growth performance of meat ducks, to explore the possibility of GM as an alternative protein resource in meat duck diets. Firstly, the chemical composition, dry matter (DM)…
2 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190303140327
Research ArticleEffect of Administration of Mercuric Chloride on the Social Behavior, Neuromuscular Coordination, Motor Activity, Blood Parameters and Liver Structure Alterations in Mice Offspring
Gasem Mohammad Abu-Taweel
The present study was carried out to investigate the exposure of mercuric chloride on mice offsprings’ social behavior, neuromuscular coordination, motor activity, blood parameters and liver structure alterations. On the first day of pregnancy, 30 pregna…
28 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180711040734
Research ArticleSub-lethal Dose Reponses of Native Polyhydroviruses and Spinosad for Economical and Sustainable Management of Spodoptera litura in Pakistan
Jam Nazeer Ahmad, Rashid Mushtaq, Samina Jam Nazeer Ahmad, Mubasher Ahmad Malik, Mujahid Manzoor, Muhammad Tahir et al.
In the present investigation, laboratory trials were conducted to investigate the synergistic, additive or antagonistic effect of three sub-lethal dose rates (2 x 103, 4.5 x 103, and 6 x 103 PIB/Larva) of native isolated Nucleopolyhydrovirus (NPV) from Spodopt…
28 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181219121245
Research ArticleBio-Methane Production Potential Assays of Organic Waste by Anaerobic Digestion and Co-Digestion
Nafeesa Batool, Javed Iqbal Qazi, Nida Aziz, Ali Hussain, Syed Zawwar Hussain Shah
The present study was conducted to investigate biochemical methane production potential (BMP) of the most abundant feed-stocks i.e., dairy manure (DM) and food wastes (FW) in agrarian countries by anaerobic digestion (AD) and co-digestion (Co-AD) under mesophi…
28 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190322170334
Research ArticleHistological and Electron Microscopical Structure of Tongue and Lingual Papillae of Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris)
Ramazan Ä°lgün, Nilgün Kuru, Ferhan BölükbaÅŸ, Fatih Mehmet Gür
The aim of this study was to investigate the histology of the tongue of the guinea fowl, Numida meleagris by using light and scanning electron microscopy methods. Six chicks (6-7 weeks), six layer hens (9-13 weeks) and six studs guinea fowl were used to study…
28 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190621210615- Research Article
Growth, Muscle Proximate Composition and Whole-Body Nutrient Status of Labeo rohita Fed Acidified and Phytase Pre-Treated Sunflower Meal Based Diet
Muhammad Afzal, Mahroze Fatima, Aasma Qamar, Muhammad Farhan, Syed Zakir Hussain Shah
Present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of citric acid (CA) and phytase (PHY) pre-treatment on growth, muscles proximate composition, whole body proximate composition and minerals status of Labeo rohita juveniles. Four experimental diets were prepar…
28 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190408080431 
Research ArticlePopulation Dynamics and Life History of Locusta migratoria tibetensis Chen in Lhasa River
Bhandari Jyoti, Yasen Shali, Zhang Zehua, Yao Xiaoho, Deng Jiang, Zhang Yaling et al.
The Locusta migratoria tibetensis Chen is one of the most destructive pests in Tibetan region. To effectively control their spreading, a clear understanding on the species traits is necessary. In this study, the population dynamics, life history and spatial di…
28 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181231071257- Research Article
Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Haematological Parameters, Biochemical Components of Blood and Rumen Fluid, and Accumulation of Zinc in Different Organs of Goats
Elmas Ulutaş, Abdullah Eryavuz, Aziz Bülbül, Abdur Rahman, Ä°smail Küçükkurt, Cangir Uyarlar
This study was aimed to determine the effects of diet containing high zinc on rumen fermentation, blood parameters, live weight and oxidative status in goats. In this study, twenty four male Angora goats each of 12 months of age, and weighing approximately 35…
28 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190603230641 
Research ArticleCampylobacter Species Isolated from Chickens in Egypt: Molecular Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance
Nahed H. Ghoneim, Maha A. Sabry, Zeinab S. Ahmed, Esraa A. Elshafiee
Campylobacter is one of the most important zoonotic bacterium and the leading cause of human gastroenteritis worldwide. To investigate the occurrence and antimicrobial resistance of this pathogen, a total of 360 chicken cloacal swabs and 15 water samples were…
28 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190324080346
Research ArticleBioremedy of Cotton Aphid (Aphis gossypii Glov.) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) by the Application of Different Fractions of Entomopathogenic Bacteria (Xenorhabdus Spp.)
Erum Yawar Iqbal, Ashfaque Ahmed Nahiyoon, Shahnaz Dawar, Shahina Fayyaz
Molecularly identified indigenous entomopathogenic bacteria (EPB) Xenorhabdus have been used to access their efficiency against cotton Aphid Aphis gossypii (Glov.). An efficient formulation of different parts of bacterial culture such as, cell-free supernatant…
27 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190828110853