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Research ArticleGender Differences in some Haematological and Blood Biochemical Parameters in Wild Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) of Thar Desert, Pakistan
Viram Kumar, Moolchand Malhi, Saeed Ahmed Soomro, Toufique Ahmed Qureshi, Muhammad Nawaz Sanjrani, Khushal Das Malhi
In the present study, the hematological and serum biochemical parameters were determined to establish the reference values in the wild Indian blue peafowl (Pavo cristatus) of Thar (desert) region in the Sindh province of Pakistan. A total of 60 blood samples w…
26 Jul 2017
Research ArticleTrace Minerals in Blood and Colostrum in Naemi Ewes and their Neonates Fed with Long Term Prepartum Sustained-Release Trace Elements Ruminal Bolus
Mutassim M. Abdelrahman, Riyadh S. Aljumaah, Moez Ayadi, Shabana Naz
The aim of this study was to find the effect of the administration of slow release boluse of trace elements bolus in Naemi ewes during late gestation. Thirty Naemi ewes were divided into two groups. One group served as a control while the other was treated wit…
26 Jul 2017
Short CommunicationOlfactory Response of Ladybird Beetle, Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera) towards Aphids and their Host Plants
Azhar Abbas Khan, Arif Muhammad Khan, Muhammad Afzal
The seven-spot ladybird beetle Coccinella septempunctata L. is a generalist predator and prefer soft bodied insects. Semiochemicals released by the plants in response to herbivorous attack influences third trophic level and natural enemies use these substances…
26 Jul 2017
Research ArticleSilkworm (Bombyx mori) Meal as Alternate Protein Ingredient in Broiler Finisher Ration
Rafi Ullah, Sarzamin Khan, Abdul Hafeez, Asad Sultan, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Naila Chand et al.
The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of replacing soybean meal with silkworm meal on production performance, hematology and carcass traits in broilers at finisher phase. Five isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets were uttered with the step-wise…
26 Jul 2017- Short Communication
Sexual Dimorphism of Internal Organ Mass in Bufo gargarizans gargarizans from Summer Population
Jianping Gou, Jianli Xiong, Baoxia Dong, Zhennan Liu, Manman Hou
In this study, we investigated potential differences in internal organ mass between male and female Asiatic toads(Bufo gargarizans gargarizans), collected in central China during the summer 2015. Females differed significantly in the stomach, small intestine,…
26 Jul 2017 - Research Article
Impact of Proteins in Adult Artificial Diet of Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) on Biological Parameters
Muzammil Sattar
Laboratory studies were carried out to determine the influence of varying amounts of different proteins in the diet of adult Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens). Results show that proteins play a vital role in the fecundity, fertility and all the biological paramete…
26 Jul 2017 
Research ArticlemRNA Expression of Genes Associated with Puberty Onset in the Adipose and Hypothalamic Tissues of Anhui White Goat
Wenqiao Hui, Jishun Tang, Dejian Zhu, Qian Ban, Sheng Chen
Puberty is the process of physical maturation of an animal with the capability of sexual reproduction. In domestic animals, age at attainment of puberty is an event that contributes significantly to lifetime reproductive efficiency. Anhui white goat is a nativ…
26 Jul 2017
Research ArticleGenomic Analysis of Glutathione S-transferases (GST) Family in Common Carp: Identification, Phylogeny and Expression
Baohua Chen, Wenzhu Peng, Jian Xu, Jingyan Feng, Chuanju Dong, Peng Xu
Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) comprise a large and diverse family of enzymes with a wide phylogenetic distribution. They are multifunctional enzymes that play a crucial role in cellular detoxification and oxidative stress tolerance. Comparing with that in…
25 Jul 2017- Research Article
Cryptosporidium: An Emerging Zoonosis in Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan
Naimat Ullah Khan, Muhammad Hassan Saleem, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Nisar Ahmad, Ayesha Hassan, Sultan Ayaz et al.
Zoonotic Cryptosporidium is chief cause of diarrhea in both developing and developed countries, causing millions of deaths each year. This study was designed to estimate the zoonotic potential of Cryptosporidium in three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK),…
25 Jul 2017 - Research Article
Effects of Stand Composition and Site Index of Pine Forests on Bark Beetle, Ips sexdentatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) Population
Erol Akkuzu, Hidayet Güzel, Özkan Evcin
Various biotic and abiotic factors influence the population dynamics and severity of damage in a forest. This study investigated the effects of stand composition and site index of pine forests on Ips sexdentatus (Boerner) populations. Two main objectives of th…
25 Jul 2017 
Research ArticleEffects of Different Ration Forms on Growth Performance and some Behavioral Traits of Brown Swiss Calves
Mehmet Avci, Recep Aydin, Jale Metin Kiyici
The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of different ration forms on growth, feed conversion and behavioral characteristics of Brown Swiss calves. The calves in treatment group were supplied with mixed ration of chopped roughage (5-7 cm) and…
24 Jul 2017
Research ArticleIntake of Heavy Metals through Milk and Toxicity Assessment
Amir Ismail, Muhammad Riaz, Saeed Akhtar, Amjad Farooq, Muhammad Arif Shahzad, Ahmad Mujtaba
In the present study five heavy metals were analyzed in the milk samples of cow, buffalo and goat. The level of Pb was found to exceed the maximum permissible limit (0.02 µg/g) set by Codex Alimentarius Commission in 53% milk samples. In 44% milk s…
24 Jul 2017
Research ArticleComparison of Genetic Diversity between the Ex-Situ Conservation Herd and Smallholders of Turkish Grey Cattle
Süleyman Kök
Turkish grey cattle (TGC) are facing the danger of extinction. Intensive breeding program has mainly been used for purebred TGC that are under the conservation of Bandırma Livestock Research Institute (BLRE) ex-situ program. This study aims to compare 3 S…
24 Jul 2017
Research ArticleImpact of Trigonella foenum-graecum Leaves Extract on Mice Hair Growth
Fariha Imtiaz, Muhammad Islam, Hamid Saeed, Bushra Saleem, Maryam Asghar, Zikria Saleem
The aim of present study was to investigate hair growth promoting effects of extracts of Trigonella foenum-graecum leaves. The extracts of powdered leaves were obtained in various solvents (petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol, ethanol and distilled water) us…
21 Jul 2017
Research ArticleMorphometrics of Apis mellifera after Five Decades of its Introduction in North-Western Himalayan Region of India
Mohammed M. Ibrahim, Y.S. Chandel, Anil
A total of 17 characters were taken for morphometric studies on Apis mellifera L. and samples were collected from four locations representing two different agro-climatic zones of Himachal Pradesh during 2012. The findings revealed that the significant differen…
20 Jul 2017
Research ArticleDistribution and Morphology of Ghrelin-Immunopositive Cells in the Pancreas of the African Ostrich
Jia-xiang Wang, Peng Li
Ghrelin, the endogenous ligand for the growth hormone secretagogue receptor, has been identified in the pancreas of many vertebrates. While ghrelin has been found in the cerebellum and gastrointestinal tract of African ostrich chicks, little is known about its…
19 Jul 2017
Research ArticleExposure of Pregnant Mice to Hexavalent Chromium Causes Fetal Defects
Madeeha Arshad, Naveed Ahmad, Muhammad Khalid, Asmatullah, Mohammad Tahir, Khadija Naveed et al.
The present study is aimed at determining the teratogenic effects of different doses of Cr VI, administered to pregnant mice. LD50 of Cr VI, was calculated as 88mg/kg of B.W in pregnant mice. Among 05 groups of pregnant females (10 females in each group), thre…
19 Jul 2017
Research ArticleEffects of Primary Sex Ratio on Operational Sex Ratio in Sea Urchin, Echinometra mathaei
Mousa Keshavarz, Maryam Soyuf Jahromi
In the North of Persian Gulf region, sea urchins Echinometra mathaei are dominant in patches along the rocky coasts between the average low tide and a maximum depth of 5 m. In the current study, it was monitored monthly 217 individuals from Bandar Lengeh (26&#…
14 Jul 2017
Research ArticleA Novel Gap Junction Alpha 8 (GJA8) Mutation Associated with a Congenital Cataract Patient in Pakistan
Ayesha Zahid, Ammara Muazzam, Sidra Mustafa, Saba Irshad, Malik Siddique Mahmood, Rehman Shahzad
Cataracts are principal cause of visual impairments among people, although ocular surgery can reestablish vision in such patients but genetic researches have validated that, mutations in GJA8 are coherent source of lens opaqueness and inappropriate growth of f…
12 Jul 2017
Short CommunicationPhylogenetic Reconstruction of Ropalida brevita (Vespidae: Polistinae) using 12S rRNA and Cytochrome Oxidase 1 (Co1) Genes
Muzafar Shah, Mian Sayed Khan, Muhammad Ather Rafi, Habib Ahmed, James M. Carpenter
A total of 67 samples of Ropalida brevita were collected from District Abbottabad, Pakistan during 2011 to 2013. Species was confirmed by taxonomic key, which are belonging to subfamily of Polistinae. Phylogenetic tree were reconstructed using 12 SrRNA (12S) g…
12 Jul 2017