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Research ArticleEffect of Carrot (Daucus carota) Leaf Powder on External and Internal Egg Characteristics of Hy-Line White Laying Hens
Metin Duru, Asuman Arslan Duru, Köksal Karadaş, Ecevit Eyduran, Harun Cinli, Mohammad Masood Tariq
This current work was conducted to determine the effect of dried carrot (Daucus carota) leaf powder at different amounts on some external and internal egg characteristics of Hy-line white laying hens as a commercial type through two-way ANOVA, to estimate the…
10 Nov 2016
Research ArticleComplete Mitochondrial Genome of Three Fish Species (Perciformes: Amblyopinae): Genome Description and Phylogenetic Relationships
Zisha Liu, Na Song, Takashi Yanagimoto, Zhiqiang Han, Bonian Shui, Tianxiang Gao
The complete mitogenomes of three species (O. lacepedii, O. rebecca and O. sp.) were sequenced, their genomic structure examined, and their genome organization, arrangement and codon usage analyzed. Phylogenetic Bayesian and ML analyses were conducted, using a…
5 Nov 2016
Research ArticleFactors Influencing Vulnerability Towards Heroin Addiction in a Pakistani Cohort
Shagufta Jabeen, Muhammad Saqlain Raja, Sadia Saeed, Muhammad Mobeen Zafar, Rizwana Abdul Ghani, Abid Mahmood et al.
Addiction to opioids including other illicit drugs is a chronic, relapsing multifactorial disorder of brain and, if left untreated, major medical, social, and economic problems arise. Drug addiction is among major health issues faced by the World including Pak…
2 Nov 2016
Research ArticleSystematic and Integrated Analysis Approach to Prioritize Mastitis Resistant Genes
Iqra Mahmood, Asif Nadeem, Masroor Ellahi Babar, Muhammad Muddassir Ali, Maryam Javed, Aisha Siddiqa et al.
Mastitis (mammary gland inflammation) is one of the most important diseases causing economic losses to dairy farm owners. In order to develop new strategies to prevent mastitis, a detailed understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the host immune re…
2 Nov 2016
Research ArticleComplete Mitochondrial Genome of Blue-Throated Bee-eater Merops viridis (Coraciiformes: Meropidae) with its Taxonomic Consideration
Zuhao Huang, Feiyun Tu, Dianhua Ke
Blue-throated Bee-eater Merops viridis (Coraciiformes: Meropidae) is a bird species of family Meropidae with a very large distribution. The complete mitochondrial genome of Blue-throated Bee-eater M. viridis was determined. The mitogenome is a circular DN…
25 Oct 2016
Research ArticleBax and CD68 Expression in Response to Liver Injury Induced by Acetaminophen: The Hepatoprotective Role of Thymoquinone and Curcumin
Laila M. Fadda, Nouf M. Al-Rasheed, Iman H. Hasan, Hanaa M. Ali, Nawal M. Al-Rasheed, Musaed Al-Fayez et al.
Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose depleted glutathione (GSH) which lead to liver dysfunction and hence hepatotoxicity. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is the best antidote for APAP but may induce a variety of side effects. This study was designed to compare the potential i…
25 Oct 2016- Research Article
Effect of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles on Quality Traits and Fatty Acid Composition of Pork Belly
Sungil Kim, Muhammad Riaz, Amjad Farooq, Sungkwon Park
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) on growth performance, meat quality and fatty acid composition of pork belly. A total of 50 gilts and 50 barrows (initial BW 26±6.3 kg) were ran…
6 Oct 2016 
Research ArticleMolecular Characterization and Phylogeny of Panthera pardus (Common Leopard) in Pakistan
Usman Ijaz, Muhammad Sajid Tahir, Khalid Abdul Majeed, Shahid Iqbal, Iffat Huma, S. Firyal et al.
The present study was designed to investigate the evolutionary relationship of the Panthera pardus subspecies found in Pakistan by exploring the partial DNA sequences of mitochondrial Cytochrome c Oxidase subunit I (COI) gene. Scat samples of 15 different…
5 Oct 2016
Research ArticleThermal Physiology and Bioenergetics in Ambient or Seasonal Acclimatization in Apodemus chevrieri
Wan-Long Zhu, Gao Wenrong
Physiological adjustments to seasonal variations of the environment, such as changes in body mass and energy metabolism, are important adaptive strategies for small mammals. Ambient cues, as temperature and photoperiod, play important roles in animals’ p…
4 Oct 2016
Research ArticleIn vivo Anticoccidial Activity of Salvadora persica Root Extracts
Felwa A. Thagfan, Mohamed A. Dkhil, Saleh Al-Quraishy
Salvadora persica is one of the commonly used plants in Islamic countries.The root extracts of S. persica has been tested for its anticoccidial activity against Eimeria paillata induced infection in mice jejunum. Three different doses, 300, 600 and 900 mg/kg w…
2 Oct 2016
Research ArticleComparison between Biological and Chemical Management of Sugar Beet Nematode, Heterodera schachtii
Manzoor Hussain, Miloslav Zouhar, Pavel Rysanek
This investigation was designed to compare biological management through nematophagous fungus Lecanicillium muscarium with chemical nematicides, Vydate, Basamid (G) and fertilizer, Calcium cyanamide through soil application to control sugar beet cyst nematodes…
2 Oct 2016
Research ArticlePotential of Some Nematophagous Fungi against Meloidogyne hapla Infection in Czech Republic
Manzoor Hussain, Miloslav Zouhar, Pavel Rysanek
Five fungal apecies Arthrobotrys oligospora, Dactylella oviparasitica, Clonostachys rosea, Stropharia rugosoannulata and Lecanicillium muscarium isolated from root and soil samples collected in Prague, Czech Republic, were cultured on agar media and tested aga…
1 Oct 2016
Short CommunicationMorpho-Geometric Analysis of Eight Grass Mouse Species of the Genus Lemniscomys (Rodentia: Muridae)
Imed Ben Salem, Aymen Ben Ibrahim, M’barek Chetoui, text-align: justify, font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'}
Lemniscomys are exclusively African rodents. This study deals with morphs-genetic analysis of eight species viz. Lemniscomys barbarus, L. bellieri, L. griselda, L. limulus, L. macculus, L. rosalia, L. striatus and L. zebra; which have practically similar exter…
23 Sept 2016
Research ArticleInfluence of Hydrocolloid Gums on Textural, Functional and Sensory Properties of Low Fat Cheddar Cheese from Buffalo Milk
Mian Shamas Murtaza, Aysha Sameen, Nuzhat Huma, Fatma Hussain
Reduced fat cheeses are desired based on composition but fell in acceptability and functionality as the fat contributes the desirable flavour and texture. The addition of gums in low fat cheese softens the structure by the interference of the casein-casein int…
22 Sept 2016
Research ArticleSynthesis and Application of Chitosan-Starch Based Nanocomposite in Wastewater Treatment for the Removal of Anionic Commercial Dyes
Amtul Jamil Sami, Madeeha Khalid, Sara Iqbal, Maira Afzal, A.R. Shakoori
Chitosan is a cationic biopolymer that can be used for sustainable waste water treatment as a coagulant-flocculent due to its ability to coagulate various ionic substances such as metal ions as well as dyes. In the current study novel polymer composites were p…
19 Sept 2016
Research ArticleImpact of Main Factors on the Catch of Portunus trituberculatus in the Northern East China Sea
Yingbin Wang, Ting Ye, Xiaogang Wang, Congyu Zhou
Generalized additive models (GAM) were used to analyze the relationships between the catch of Portunus trituberculatus in the northern East China Sea, and 6 main impact factors, which include the number of main catch vessel (NMV), power of main catch vessel (P…
13 Sept 2016
Research ArticleEfficacy of Screen Bottom Board Tray with and without Soft Chemicals for Controlling Varroa destructor in Honeybee Colonies
Rashid Mahmood, Saima Asad, Waqar Ahmad, Ghulam Sarwar, Muhamamd Khalid Rafique, Noor Islam et al.
The present study was carried out to determine the effects of screen bottom board trays on reducing ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman (Acari:Varroidae) populations in honeybee Apis mellifera linguistica (Hymenoptera: Apidae) colonies in…
10 Sept 2016
Research ArticleMeasuring Predictive Performance of Data Mining and Artificial Neural Network Algorithms for Predicting Lactation Milk Yield in Indigenous Akkaraman Sheep
Koksal Karadas, Muhammad Tariq, Mohammad Masood Tariq, Ecevit Eyduran
The aim of the investigation was to determine several factors affecting lactation milk yield amounts of indigenous Akkaraman ewes reared in Sanliurfa (137 farms) and Hakkari (113 farms) provinces of Turkey. For the determination process, the statistical predic…
4 Sept 2016