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Research ArticleComparison of Natural Mating and Artificial Insemination on Laying Performance, Egg Quality and Welfare of Fast Feathering Huainan Partridge Chickens
Yan Li, Kai Zhan, Junying Li, Wei Liu, Ruiyu Ma, Shengnan Liu et al.
A comparison has been made between natural mating (NM) and artificial insemination (AI) in fast feathering Huainan partridge chickens. A total number of 360 fast feathering Huainan partridge hens and 40 roosters were randomly divided into two equal groups. For…
25 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1131.1135
Research ArticleRefolding of Misfolded Inclusion Bodies of Recombinant α-Amylase: Characterization of Cobalt Activated Thermostable α-Amylase from Geobacillus SBS-4S
Sabah Mansoor, Muhammad Tayyab, Amna Jawad, Bushra Munir, Sehrish Firyal, Ali Raza Awan et al.
The present study deals with the production, refolding and characterization of recombinant α-amylase (AMYSBS) from Geobacillus SBS-4S. AMYSBS exhibited a highest identity of 99.78% with Geobacillus thermoleovorance GTA. E.coli BL21-CodonPlus (DE3) cells…
25 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1147.1155
Research Articlep.Y556C is a Recurrent Mutation in Pendred Syndrome causing Gene SLC26A4 in Punjabi Population
Sana Zahra
Previous studies have reported that Pendred Syndrome (PDS) contributes approximately 4.7-7.2% of recessive hereditary deafness in Pakistani population. More than 367 mutations of SLC26A4 have been reported so far with PDS. Identification of recurrent mutations…
24 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1113.1118- Research Article
Prevalence of Overall and Teatwise Mastitis and Effect of Herd Size in Dairy Buffaloes
Abid Hussain, Mansur-ud-Din Ahmad, Muhammad Hussan Mushtaq, Mamoona Chaudhry, Muhammad Sarwar Khan, Michael Reichel et al.
The cross sectional study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of clinical and subclinical mastitis in dairy buffaloes. The present study was conducted in two districts Lahore and Bhimber Azad Kashmir Pakistan. Total sample size for this survey was co…
24 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1107.1112 
Research ArticleTerrestrial Snail Fauna and Associated Helminth Parasites in a Tropical Semi-Urban Zone, Enugu State, Nigeria
Grace Chinenye Onyishi, Ifeanyi Oscar Aguzie, Joseph O. Okoro, Christopher Didigwu Nwani, Ngozi Ezenwaji, Ndubisi Stanley Oluah et al.
The productivity of snails consumed in Nigeria is affected by parasites they harbour. Some of these parasites endanger humans as well. This study was conducted to determine the terrestrial snail species and associated helminth parasites in Ugwueme agricultural…
23 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1079.1085- Research Article
Amino Acid and Fatty Acid Composition of Three Strains of Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis)
Hongwei Liang, Miaomiao Tong, Lihuan Cao, Xiang Li, Zhong Li, Guiwei Zou
Chinese soft-shelled turtles (Pelodiscus sinensis) have been consumed as food and as a medicinal tonic in several countries. The amino acid and fatty acid profiles of muscle and calipash of Huaihe River, Yellow River, and Japanese strains of Chinese soft-shell…
23 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1061.1069 
Research ArticlePrevalence of Mycoplasma gallisepticum in Poultry and Wild Life Birds Suspected of Chronic Respiratory Disease in Northern Pakistan
Nasir Abbas, Muhammad Suleman, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Ijaz Ali, Mubashir Rauf, Sadeeq ur Rahman
Seroprevalence and involvement of Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) in cases of chronic respiratory disease (CRD) in poultry and pheasantry birds of Northern Pakistan is underreported. In this study we report on the seroprevalence and isolation of MG from a total…
23 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1071.1077
Research ArticleEffects of Oral Glucose Administration on Plasma Biochemical Parameters, Insulin, and Hepatic Metabolic Enzymes Activities in Golden Pompano (Trachinotus ovatus)
Chuanpeng Zhou, Heizhao Lin, Zhong Huang, Jun Wang, Yun Wang, Wei Yu
Two doses of glucose (335 and 1670 mg of glucose per kg body weight) were orally administered to golden pompano (Trachinotus ovatus). Plasma glucose and cholesterol level reached its peak 3h after oral administration with high dose of glucose, respectively (P&…
23 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1119.1129
Research ArticleEvaluation of levels of Essential Elements and Heavy Metals in Milks of Dairy Donkeys, Goats and Sheep in Turkey
Nilgün Paksoy, Hikmet Dinç, Serap Kılıç Altun
The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations of Na, Mg, P, K, Ca, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ni, Cd, V and Ba in donkey, goat, and sheep milk samples. Fifty-six individual milk samples were collected from 17 lactating donkeys, 19 goats, and 20 sheeps in three di…
23 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1097.1105- Research Article
Effect of Essential Oil of Laurel (Laurus nobilis L.) on Performance, Blood and Fecal Parameters of Holstein Calves during Suckling Period
Shireen Ihsan Izzaddeen, Ali Kaygısız
The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of Laurus nobilis L. essential oil (600 mg/day) on performance and blood parameters of Holstein calves. The study was started with total of 24 calves, randomly categorized into two groups of 12 (6 males and…
23 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1087.1096 
Research ArticleAssociation of Leptin Gene Polymorphism with Growth Rate in Lohi Sheep
Ali Haider Saleem, Khalid Javed, Masroor Ellahi Babar, Tanveer Hussain, Asad Ali, Afzal Ali et al.
Leptin hormone, encoded by LEP gene, has significant importance in regulating various functions like growth, puberty, reproduction and milk production in both animals and humans. The sequence variations have been studied, reported and associated with many grow…
21 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1029.1033- Research Article
The Net Mineral Requirement for Maintenance and Growth of Dorper x Hu Ewe Lambs
Hao Zhang, Hai Tao Nie, Tie Wei Ma, Zi Yu Wang, Feng Wang
A comparative slaughter trial was conducted to estimate the mineral concentrations and distributions in the main body tissues and the net requirements for maintenance and growth of F1Dorper × Hu ewe lambs. Thirty-five ewe lambs averaging 33.52±0.5…
20 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1017.1027 
Research ArticleDifferential Regulation of Hsp70 Expression in Six Lizard Species under Normal and High Environmental Temperatures
Wei Dang, Ning Xu, Wen Zhang, Jing Gao, Handong Fan, Hongliang Lu
Ambient temperature is an especially important factor associated with the development and survival of ectotherms. To minimize the effect of temperature variation, ectotherms have developed specific physiological and biochemical adaptations. Heat shock proteins…
20 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1043.1051
Research ArticleMalaria-Vector Dynamics in a Tropical Urban Metropolis, Nigeria
Grace C. Onyishi, Ifeanyi Oscar N. Aguzie, Christopher D. Nwani, R.N.N. Obiezue, I.C. Okoye
Human malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. The present study explored the dynamics of malaria infection relative to Anopheles mosquito abundance, relative humidity and temperature in Nsukka, Nigeria. Hospital records from…
20 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1035.1041- Research Article
Impact of Housing System on Health and Rearing of Calves Based on Examination of Nasal Cavity Swabs
Ewa Czerniawska-Piątkowska, Magdalena Skibicka, Barbara Cioch-Szklarz, Jolanta Karakulska, Karol Fijałkowski, Sonia Hiller
The aim of the study was to analyze calves rearing on the basis of selected parameters of growth in different housing systems with regard to the assessment of microbial flora taken from the nasal cavity of animals. The study was performed on 28 calves of Polis…
20 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1011.1016 - Short Communication
Re-Emergence of Wheat Seed Gall Nematode (Anguina tritici) in Punjab, Pakistan
Tariq Mukhtar, Abdul Jabbar, Muhammad Usman Raja, Humayun Javed
The objective of the present study was to determine the latest distribution of wheat seed gall nematode Anguina tritici (Steinbuch) in Sargodha division of the Punjab province of Pakistan. The overall incidence of ear cockle of wheat in the division was found…
20 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.sc4 
Research ArticleCloning and Expression of Truncated Spike (Sf200) Glycoprotein of Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) in Escherichia coli, and its Immunogenicity to Mice
Basit Zeshan, Mushtaq A. Saleem, Javed Iqbal Wattoo, Mohd Mokhtar Arshad, Maizan Mohamed
Complete S1 gene of the Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) was amplified and cloned into transfer vector. Truncated S1 gene designated as Sf200 (containing five antigenic sites located at 24–61, 291–398 and 497–543 amino acid residues of S1 gl…
19 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.989.994
Research ArticleAnti-Cancerous and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of some Novel Schiff Bases Derived from 2-[(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)sulfanyl]-N- [4-(hydrazinecarbonyl)phenyl]acetamide
Aqsa Gulzar, Tariq Mahmud, Rubina Munir, Asma Anjum
The anti-cancerous and anti-inflammatory potential of two novel Schiff bases was carried out by MTT - colorimetric protocol on HeLa cells (cervical disease) and Luminol-improved chemiluminescence assay, respectively. The novel Schiff bases 4a and 4b have been…
19 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.1003.1009- Research Article
Effect of Organic Selenium Supplementation in Diet on Gastrointestinal Tract Performance and Meat Quality of Goat
Saba Parveen Samo, Moolchand Malhi, Javed Gadahi, Yan Lei, Allah Bux Kaciwal, Saeed Ahmed Soomro
Ten cross-bred goats of about 4 months of age and 10.5 kg body weight were randomly selected for the study and divided into two groups (n=5/each). Basal diet given to the animals consist of roughage and concentrate at the ratio of 65:35. Group A was kept witho…
19 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.995.1003 
Research ArticleEffects of Fermented Cottonseed Meal and Enzymatic Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Meal on Amino Acid Digestibility and Metabolic Energy in White Leghorn Rooster
Xiaopeng Tang, Rong Xiang, Sijia Chen, Shufen Yang, Hu Liu, Rejun Fang et al.
The aim of this study was to study the effects of fermentation and enzymatic hydrolysis treatment of cottonseed meal on crude protein (CP), water-soluble protein (WSP), amino acid (AA) and peptide fractions, and the AA digestibility and metabolic energy of fer…
18 Apr 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.3.957.962