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Short CommunicationGenetic Association of Bovine TNF-α Gene Polymorphism with Clinical and Sub-clinical Mastitis in Sahiwal Cows
Huma Sattar, Sehrish Firyal, Ali Raza Awan, Habib-Ur -Rehman, Muhammad Sajid Hasni, Amjad Islam Aqib
One major problem of dairy cattle industry is the high prevalence of mammary gland infection. Despite significant technological developments in animal husbandry, udder infection is still widespread; particularly in large herds that causes high production losse…
26 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.sc2
Short CommunicationBiofilm Formation and Bacterial Aggregation Response of Planomicrobium chinense and Alkaligenes faecalis Associated with Periplaneta americana Found in Household Sewerage
Uzma Rafi, Asmat, Muqaddes Niaz, Syeda Shazia Bokhari, Aisha Waheed Qurashi
Many bacterial species are harbored by cockroaches on the external and internal surfaces. These harbored species have great public health concern. There is a variable tendency of these microbes to adhere to various abiotic and biotic surfaces showing cha…
26 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.sc6
Research ArticleSubchronic Effects of Perfluorooctane Sulphonate on the Testicular Morphology and Spermatogenesis in Mice
De-Yong Zhang, Xiao-Lu Xu, Qin Ruan, Xiu-Ying Shen, Yin Lu
To determine the subchronic male reproductive toxicity of PFOS, male mice were administrated with a serial dosage of PFOS for 90 days for testicular observation and spermatogenesis evaluation. PFOS ≥ 11 mg/kg (accumulative dosage) resulted in visible histop…
23 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2217.2223
Research ArticleNigella sativa Oil Improves Physiological Parameters, Oocyte Quality after Ovarian Transplantation, and Reproductive Performance of Female Mice
Abd El-Nasser Ahmed Mohammed
The present study aimed to explore firstly the changes in physiological parameters and oocyte quality after ovarian transplantation upon dietary supplementation of 1.0 and 2.0% of Nigella sativa (N. sativa) oil to female mice and secondly to explore if dietary…
23 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2225.2231
Research ArticleMaximum Sustainable Yield Estimates of Scomberomorus spp. from Balochistan, Pakistan
Muhammad Noman, Yong Tong Mu, Muhammad Mohsin, Aamir Mahmood Memon, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Pakistani fisheries resources are influenced by habitat destruction, pollution and over-exploitation. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate fisheries resources prior to harvest. In this study, two specialized fishery software’s viz. CEDA (catch and effo…
23 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2199.2207- Research Article
L-Cysteine Addition in Tris-Citric Acid Extender Enhances Functional Characteristics of Post-Thaw Spermatozoa in Achai and Holstein Friesian Bulls under Subtropical Environment
Zakirullah, Hamayun Khan, Ali Gohar, Haq Amanullah, Muhammad Younas, Muhammad Tarique Tunio et al.
Freezing and thawing processes have the potential to adversely affect post-thaw quality of semen. In the current study, we endeavored to ascertain the most favorable application of L-cysteine for cryopreservation of Achai and Holstein Friesian bull semen under…
23 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2193.2198 
Research ArticleResistance or Susceptibility of Eight Aubergine Cultivars to Meloidogyne javanica
Muhammad Tariq Adnan Khan, Tariq Mukhtar, Muhammad Saeed
Variations were observed in resistance or susceptibility among eight aubergine cultivars to Meloidogyne javanica. Brinjal Jamak was the only cultivar found to be moderately resistant. Two cultivars namely Brinjal Shilpa and Singh Nath 666 appeared moderately s…
23 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2187.2192
Research ArticleAcute Effect of Epidermal Growth Factor on Phosphate Diffusion across Intestinal Mucosa of Hens using the Ussing Chamber System
Xiaopeng Tang, Rejun Fang, Guochang Pan, Kangning Xiong
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of epidermal growth factor (EGF) on phosphate absorption across intestinal mucosa of hens using the Ussing chamber system. First, four Loman laying hens with similar weight (1.25±0.13 kg) were sacrific…
23 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2209.2216
Research ArticleEffects of Calcitonin on Porcine Intestinal Epithelial Cells Proliferation, Phosphorus Absorption, and NaPi-IIb Expression
Xiaopeng Tang, Wen-qin Su, Re-jun Fang
To investigate the effects of calcitonin (CT) on cell proliferation, NaPi-IIb expression, and the absorption of phosphorus in porcine intestinal epithelial cells (IPEC-1). The experiment consisted of 1 control treatment and 5 levels of CT treatments (1×1…
21 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2167.2174- Research Article
Biochemical Responses of Bufo regularis (Reuss, 1833) Tadpole Exposed to Butaforce® and Termex® Pesticides
Constance Obiageli Ejilibe, Helen O. Nwamba, Ifeanyi Chinedu Atama, Chiamaka Lynda Ani, Ifeanyi Oscar Aguzie, Josephine C. Madu et al.
The study investigated the biochemical responses of Bufo regularis tadpoles exposed to two widely used agricultural pesticides, Butaforce® and Termex®. The Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and…
21 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2175.2180 
Research ArticleGenetic Association of LCT-13910C/T and LCT-22018G/A with Adult Type Hypolactesia in Pakistan
Hafiz Suboor ul Hassan, Saira Malik
Adult type hypolactesia commonly known as lactose intolerance usually occur in adulthood when expression of the lactase gene diminishes. Two SNP’s LCT-13910C/T and LCT-22018G/A are considered to be associated with the development of lactose intolerance i…
21 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2181.2185
Research ArticleEcological Factors Influencing Small Rodents in a Tree Thinned Japanese Larch Larix kaempferi Plantation
Jae-Kang Lee, Hyun-Su Hwang, Tae-Kyung Eom, Shin-Jae Rhim
We used a capture-recapture method to investigate the ecological factor influencing small rodents in a tree thinned Japanese larch Larix kaempferi plantation in Mt. Maehwa, Hongcheon, South Korea. The mid-story, understory and ground vegetation coverage, the n…
16 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2153.2160
Research ArticleEffects of Various Colostrum Feeding Methods on Growth Performance and Immunity of Holstein-Friesian Calves
Ali Mujtab Shah, Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Giasuddin Shah, Muhammad Haaroon, Quanhui Peng, Zhisheng Wang
This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of various colostrum feeding methods on growth performance, and immunity of Holstein Friesian (HF) calves. The applied feeding methods were stomach tube (ST), nipple feeder (NF) and natural suckling (NS). A to…
16 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2161.2166
Research ArticleCave Dwelling Bat Species and their Cave Preferences in Northwest of Central Anatolia
Emre Barlas, Elif Yamaç
Many of the cave-dwelling bat species are under threat, because of destruction of caves such as filling or converting for other uses, human disturbance and loss of foraging habitats. In this study, cave-dwelling bat species and habitat preferences were investi…
16 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2141.2151
Research ArticleComparison of Yolk Fatty Acids in Market Available Black-bone Chicken Eggs and Ordinary Chicken Eggs
Suhu Duan, Liuan Li, Zaiqiang Li, Mengran Qin, Zhenzhen Fan, Keyan Zhang et al.
The paper compares and analyses the content of fatty acids in yolk of the commercially available ordinary chicken eggs and Brand A and Brand B black-bone chicken eggs, thus providing theoretical and practical references for selective consumption of chicken egg…
14 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2107.2115
Research ArticleHost Plant Selection Affects Biological Parameters in Armyworm, Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Asad Abdullah, Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Afzal
Armyworm, Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera; Noctuidae) is considered as one of the economically important insect pest in global agriculture. Suitability of host plants is critical for the efficient management of this economically important insect pest.…
14 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2117.2123
Research ArticleSeparation of Enzymes from their Aqueous System by using Novel Concept of Unidirectional Freezing
Muhammad Waheed Mushtaq, Muhammad Waqar Younas, Jamil Anwar, Syed Mustansar Abbas, Shahid Bashir
In our present work, the separation and extraction of three different enzymes (alpha-amylase, cellulase and pectinase) from aqueous system has been studied by applying novel concept of unidirectional freezing. To separate the enzymes from their aqueous system,…
14 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2125.2131
Research ArticleFat Supplementation in Diet of Friesian Sahiwal Crossbred Bulls: A Novel Study on Productive and Reproductive Performance and Bio-chemicals Evaluation of Semen Quality Under Hot Summer Sub-tropical Conditions
Naimat Ullah, Sarzamin Khan, Muhammad Mobashar, Shahbaz Javaid, Tarique Tonio, Asif Mahmood
The current research study was planned to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation of fat on productive and reproductive performance, and semen quality of Friesian Sahiwal crossbred bulls during summer season. A total of 24 Friesian Sahiwal crossbred…
14 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2133.2140
Research ArticleDetection and Phylogeny of Fowl Adenovirus Associated with Hydropericardium Hepatitis Syndrome in Broilers
Nida Zia, Ayesha Maqbool, Muhammad Safdar, Umm-I-Habiba, Altaf Mehmood, Muhammad Usman et al.
Hydropericardium hepatitis syndrome (HHS) in broilers is an emerging threat, causing huge economic loss to poultry industry every year. Fowl adenoviruses (FAdVs) associated with HHS could disturb growth, viability and immunity in commercial broilers. The main…
14 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2091.2098
Research ArticleEnvironmental Impact of Bollworms Infestation on Cotton, Gossypium hirsutum
Mujahid Niaz Akhtar, Amjad Farooq
The present research work was conducted to evaluate the environmental changes on cotton bollworms like Pink Bollworm (PBW), Spotted Bollworm (SBW) and American bollworms (ABW) present in Multan (Southern Punjab), Pakistan. The experimental data was collected f…
14 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.6.2099.2106