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Research ArticleDevelopment and Evaluation of Culture-Enhanced Tetra-PCR for Differential Diagnosis of Mycoplasma gallisepticum and M. synoviae
Faiz Muhammad, Syed Khurram Fareed, Urooj Zafar, Taseer Ahmed Khan, Aqeel Ahmad
Avian mycoplasmos is one of the economically significant disease in commercial poultry industry. This study aimed to develop and optimized a novel tPCR approach to detect Mycoplasma gallispeticum, Mycoplasma synoviae and nonpathogenic mycoplasmas at the same i…
14 Nov 2017
Research ArticleA Compensatory Growth like Analysis of Common Carp Cyprinus carpio L. among Different Combinations in Full Diallel Crossing
Shengyan Su, Zaijie Dong, Wenbin Zhu, Lanmei Wang, Jianjun Fu
A novel method was produced to explore the catch-up like growth from diallel cross-breeding due to its similarity with high growth speed in the later period for common carp Cyprinus carpio L cross-breeding. A compensatory index matrix for 3×3 full dialle…
14 Nov 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Resveratrol on Fatty Acid Compositons and Lipophilic Vitamins of Fructose Induced Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver
Mehmet Guvenc, Ayşe Nilay Guvenc, Ökkeş Yılmaz, Mehmet Tuzcu
İn this study, the effect of resveratrol on the liver of rats induced by fructose was investigated. Adult male Winstarrats were randomly divided into four groups; control, resveratrol, fructose, and resveratrol plus fructose. Resveratrol was administered…
10 Nov 2017
Research ArticleIxodid Ticks (Arachnida: Acari) Prevalence Associated with Risk Factors in the Bovine Host in District Quetta, Balochistan
Nosheen Rafiq, Asmatullah Kakar, Arshad Ghani, Asim Iqbal, Wali Mohammad Achakzai, Shagufta Sadozai et al.
The present study aimed at determining the hard tick species and their abundance with respect to host-related risk factors in Bos permiginu s cattlewas conducted in farm houses at three main regions (Western by-pass, Spiny village, and Sariab region) of Distri…
10 Nov 2017- Short Communication
Effect of LED Lighting on Hatchability and Chick Performance of Chicken Eggs
Karim El-Sabrout, Mohamed H. Khalil
Using light generally during chicken eggs incubation has been shown to affect hatchability, but using light-emitting diode (LED) precisely has not been fully examined. This study aims to evaluate the effect of LED lighting during incubation of Fayoumi eggs on…
7 Nov 2017 - Research Article
Combined Effect of Acidification and Phytase Supplementation on Calcium and Phosphorus Digestibility and Body Composition of Rohu (Labeo rohita)
Naheed Bano, Muhammad Afzal
Rohu fish is tastiest fish among carps but its production is less than other species due to its slow growth and high mortality due to unavailability of suitable diet especially at juveniles stage. This study focus on the healthy production with low cost by usi…
7 Nov 2017 - Research Article
Evaluating the Immune Response and Antioxidant Potential in Four Broiler Strains under Chronic High Ambient Temperature
Zia-ur-Rehaman, Naila Chand, Sarzamin Khan, Rifat Ullah Khan
The present study was carried out to evaluate the effects of thermoneutral (TN) and high ambient temperature (HAT) on immune response and oxidative status of four broiler strains. Day old broiler chicks (n=242) of four different commercial strains (Ross, Hubba…
2 Nov 2017 
Research ArticleSequence Amplicon Analysis of 18S rDNA Variable Regions (V3, V4 and V9) in Natural Strains of Sordaria fimicola and Response to Different Carbohydrates
Rabia Arif, Shahar Bano, Muhammad Ishfaq, Muhammad Saleem
Employing 18S hypervariable regions as molecular markers, we show a sequence analysis of (V3, V4 and V9) hyper-variable regions of the small sub unit (SSU) of different natural strains of the Pyrenomycete, Sordaria fimicola, to examine genetic diversity. Strai…
2 Nov 2017- Short Communication
Effect of Seasonal Swings and Age Specific Variations on Body Weight of Indian Gerbille (Tatera indica)
Mumtaz Akhtar, Shabana Naz, Muhamamad Iqbal, Waqar Azeem, Mirza Azhar Beg
Two hundred and eight specimens of Indian gerbille were captured from the fields and farmhouses of the croplands of the Central Punjab. The collected animals were segregated into five age classes, i.e. I (immature), II (sub-adults), III (adults), IV (middle ag…
2 Nov 2017 
Research ArticleEffect of Prepartum Vitamin E and Selenium on Antibody Transfer in Colostrum and Cattle Calves
Kashif Prince, Muhammad Sarwar Khan, Muhammad Ijaz, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Atif Prince, Naimat Ullah Khan et al.
Present study was intended to evaluate the effect of vitamin E and selenium supplementation on passive transfer of antibodies in colostrum and calves against FMD and HS vaccine. Thirty-five pregnant cattle were selected and seven groups were made consisting fi…
31 Oct 2017
Research ArticleFrozen-Thawed Quality of Bull Semen after Combined Supplementation of Docosahexaenoic Acid and Alpha Linolenic Acid into Tris based Semen Extender
Asmatullah Kaka, Wahid Haron, Rosnina Yusoff, Nurhusien Yimer, A.M Khumran, Akeel Ahmed Memon et al.
This the study was conducted to find out the effect of the addition of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on frozen-thawed quality of bull semen. Twenty-four ejaculates (8 from each bull) were collected from three bulls. Semen ejaculates…
31 Oct 2017
Research ArticleSequence Analysis of SAG2 of Feline Toxoplasma gondii Oocysts in Pakistan
Habibun Nabi, Saher Islam, Amna Arshad Bajwa, Imran Rashid, Haroon Akbar, Wasim Shehzad et al.
Toxoplasmosis is caused by coccidian parasite, Toxoplasma gondii. One third of human population of the world is believed to be infected with T. gondii. Cats serve as final host of Toxoplasma gondii and are the main source of contamination of soil and water. Fe…
31 Oct 2017
Research ArticleDescription of Paradorylaimus dorsocaudali, New Species (Nematoda: Dorylaimida) with Notes on Plectus (Ceratoplectus armatus) from Pakistan
Nasira Kazi, Muhammad Israr, Shahina Fayyaz
A new species of the genus Paradorylaimus Andrassy 1969 is described and illustrated from Pakistan. Paradorylaimus dorsocaudali new species differ from all known species of the genus in having smaller body length, tail length and odontostyle length. The new sp…
26 Oct 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Fenugreek as a Feed Additive on the Growth, Body Composition and Apparent Nutrients Digestibility of Striped Catfish Pangasius hypophthalmus Fry
Aqsa Mehboob, Noor Khan, Usman Atiq, Khalid Javed Iqbal, Rafia Tayyab, Syeda Suhaira Batool et al.
The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of fenugreek as a feed additive on the survival, growth and body composition of striped catfish Pangasius hypophthalmus. The experiment was conducted in fiberglass tank having capacity of 18 L water with a stockin…
25 Oct 2017
Research ArticleBreeding Ecology of a Reintroduced Population of Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) in Henan Province, China
Jie Wu, Jiagui Zhu, Ke Wang, Dejing Cai, Yingying Liu, Yanzhen Bu et al.
The crested ibis (Nipponia nippon)is a globally endangered bird. Aimed to save and restore the small population in Henan Province, China, a reintroduction program was conducted in the Dongzhai National Nature Reserve in 2007. Wild birds bred in semi-wilderness…
20 Oct 2017- Research Article
Toxicity, Antifeedant and Sub-Lethal Effects of Citrullus colocynthis Extracts on Cotton Bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Asim Gulzar, Ather Maqsood, Munir Ahmed, Muhammad Tariq, Muhammad Ali, Rahmatullah Qureshi
Cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner)is very important polyphagous insect pest with wide host range known for its economic losses worldwide. Its ability to develop resistance to insecticides faster to identify alternates like biocontrol agents, plant…
20 Oct 2017 
Research ArticleBreeding Ecology of a Reintroduced Population of Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) in Henan Province, China
Jie Wu, Jiagui Zhu, Ke Wang, Dejing Cai, Yingying Liu, Yanzhen Bu et al.
The crested ibis (Nipponia nippon)is a globally endangered bird. Aimed to save and restore the small population in Henan Province, China, a reintroduction program was conducted in the Dongzhai National Nature Reserve in 2007. Wild birds bred in semi-wilderness…
20 Oct 2017
Research ArticleAntibacterial Efficacy of Manuka Honey against New Delhi Metallo-β-Lactamase Producing Gram Negative Bacteria Isolated from Blood Cultures
Muhammad Usman Qamar, Sidrah Saleem, Usman Arshad, Muhammad Farhan Rasheed, Hasan Ejaz, Naveed Shahzad et al.
New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM-1) producing bacteria being responsible for multiple ailments, pose serious threat to human health. The NDM infections are constantly increasing worldwide particularly in sub-continent including Pakistan. These bacteria…
13 Oct 2017
Research ArticleLow Serum Cobalamin is a Risk Factor for Gestational Diabetes
Ambreen Butt, Uzma Malik, Khadija Waheed, Amna Khanum, Samar Firdous, Sara Ejaz et al.
Research shows that serum Vitamin B12 levels are reduced in diabetes including gestational diabetes. We sought to compare serum cobalamin between pregnant females diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and healthy controls and to propose a cut off…
13 Oct 2017
Research ArticleEffects of Letrozole on Gonad Differentiation of Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Fang Wang, Yong-Fang Jia, Po Wang, Qi-Yan Du, Zhong-Jie Chang
Letrozole (LET) is a triazole-containing drug that can inhibit the activity of cytochrome P450 aromatase, so as to affect the production of estrogen. In the present study, to detect the effects of letrozole on gonad differentiation, 5dph fry of carp were expos…
13 Oct 2017