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Research ArticleVarietal Screening of Black Gram Against Pulse Beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) in Storage
Gnanadhas Preetha, Balusamy Keerthana, Anilkumar Sunila Nandana, Palanichami Nandini, Murugan Mukesh
Black gram is one of the most important pulses that form an essential component of most of the South Indian breakfasts. But it is severely affected by the attack of pulse beetle that causes about 50 percent loss in seed weight and protein content. In this cont…
28 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240710184415
Research ArticleBio-Nematicidal Effect of Moringa oleifera on Citrus Nematode Tylenchulus semipenetrans
Iqra Naeem, Anam Moosa, Faisal Zulfiqar, Waqas Ahmed Khan, Tahir Mahmood, Asmaa A. Hamad et al.
Tylenchulus semipenetrans is an economically important pest of citrus crops. In this study, the in vitro and in vivo effect of methanolic, ethanolic, and aqueous M. oleifera extracts was tested on the development of T. semipenetrans. The effect of M. oleifera…
28 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220224170212
Research ArticleMolecular Characterization and Phylogenetic Profiling of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis Isolates from Small Ruminants in Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Maria Nazir, Rais Ahmed, Faisal Siddique, Omer Naseer, Momina Malik, Duaa Hayat et al.
Agriculture is the mainstay of Pakistan’s economy, and livestock accounts for around 14.63% of the national GDP. Of all major diseases of livestock, caseous lymphadenitis (CLA), which is an infection caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, causes s…
28 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251124144613
Research ArticleDevelopment and Immunogenicity Evaluation of an Inactivated Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis Vaccine in Small Ruminants
Duaa Hayat, Rais Ahmed, Faisal Siddique, Omer Naseer, Abdullah Saghir Ahmad, Abdul Whab Manzoor et al.
The livestock sector contributes 63.60% to agriculture and 14.97% to Pakistan’s GDP, with sheep (33.1 million) and goats (89.4 million) serving as critical sources of meat, milk, and wool, and a financial safeguards for smallholder farmers. Caseous lymph…
25 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251121145009
Research ArticleAscorbic Acid and Selenium Co-administration Confer Synergistic Amelioration of Cypermethrin Induced Toxicopathology in Albino Rats
Kaynaat Akbar, Ahmad Nawaz, Sajid Abdullah, M. Dildar Gogi
Cypermethrin (CYP), a class II pyrethroid insecticide employed in domestic and agricultural pest management, was investigated for its toxicopathological effects in albino rats. This study further evaluated the individual and combined ameliorative potential of…
25 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250811062324
Research ArticleDNA Methylation Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Breast Cancer: Focus on FGFR1 and FGF2
Iqra Qadir, Faiza Inayat, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, John Lunec, Naveed Shahzad
DNA methylation biomarkers offer promising avenues for the early detection of breast cancer (BC), especially in difficult-to-diagnose subtypes such as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). In this study, we investigated the methylation status and gene expressi…
25 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250630084225
Research ArticleClinical Staging and Hematological Evaluation of Enzootic Bovine Leukosis in American Friesian Cattle
Arooj Fatima, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Arfan Ahmad, Ghazanfar Ali Chishti, Muhammad Hussain Ghazali
Enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL) disturbs the immune system, increasing infection incidence. Clinical staging, along with hematological analysis is crucial for disease diagnosis and its progression. Our objective was to determine the clinical staging among the d…
24 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240826072702
Research ArticleMaternal Genetic Diversity and Historical Gene Flow in the Rajput Population of Pakistan Revealed by Mitochondrial DNA Control Region Analysis
Tayyba Masood, Muhammad Umer Khan, Shandana Riaz, Tazeen Zahid, Shamsa Kanwal, Sidra Ashraf et al.
This study comprehensive analysis the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) control-region variation in the Rajput population of Punjab, Pakistan, with the dual objective of evaluating forensic utility and exploring maternal genetic ancestry. Complete mtDNA control-region…
24 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251028103544
Research ArticleBiosorption and Mitigation of Cd and Pb Polluted Soil Using Abelmoschus esculentus Grown with Rhizosphere Fungi Isolated from Sewage Treatment Plant
Emmanuel E. Osayi, Angela N. Amujiri, Chidinma I. Chigbu, Anthony E. Nweze, Chiemeka N. Onaebi, Felix A. Andong
Microorganisms are metal cleanup technique to restore polluted soil. Hence, this study investigated the bioremediation role of fungi isolated from sewage treatment plant on the growth of Abelmoschus esculentus cultivated with sewage rhizosphere soil (As per us…
24 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250306094947
ReviewPotential Use of Bypass Protein and Fat in Dairy Animal Diets: Challenges and Opportunities
Hossam M. Ebeid, Faiz-ul Hassan, Muhammad Asif Arain
During the lactation season, optimizing animal nutrition is crucial for dairy animals’ productivity. To address the limitations of ruminal breakdown, nutritionists focus on providing high-energy, protein-rich feed that bypasses ruminal digestion. The pri…
19 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240528125542
Short CommunicationOptimizing Pest Management Strategies for Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) by Implementing Trap Barrier Systems Against Millardia meltada in Faisalabad, Pakistan
Hammad Ahmad Khan, Rashid Ali, Zeeshan Yousaf, Muhammad Ehsan Maqbool, Khadija Tul Kubra, Komal Riaz et al.
This study presents the results of management measures of Millardia meltada (Soft-furred field rat) regarding a one-acre chickpea crop (Cicer arietinum) in Faisalabad, Pakistan. For this, two (one acre in dimensions) adjacently growing chickpea crops were sele…
19 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230809052312- Short Communication
Effect of Sperm-Egg Ratio and Thawing Protocol on Hatching Success of Cryopreserved Rohu (Labeo rohita) Milt
Selvaraj Gokul, Dinesh Kumar, Santosh Kumar, Omdevsinh Wala, Irtiqa Hamdani
Cryopreservation of fish milt is an effective strategy to ensure year-round availability of quality gametes for aquaculture and conservation programs. However, fertilization efficiency using cryopreserved sperm is strongly influenced by sperm–egg ratio a…
19 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20260218192115 - Review
The Nickel Paradox: Its Ambivalent Role in Poultry Nutrition: A Review of Essentiality and Toxicity
Hurmat Amjad, Shahid Mahmood, Ghulam Murtaza, Saira Fiaz, Zarqa Mubeen, Narjis Batool et al.
Nickel is a heavy metal found throughout our surroundings and the crust of Earth. Nickel is frequently employed in several of the latest industrial techniques due to its distinct catalytic, magnetic, and optical capabilities, as well as its biological impacts.…
19 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250228174017 
Research ArticleAssessment of the Impact of Fenugreek and Flaxseed Oil Extracts on Male Reproductive Function in Albino Mice and Evaluation of Their Palatability in Mus musculus
Maha Mostafa, Amira Wael Mohammad, Reham I. Mohamed
Some medicinal plants have phytoestrogen compounds that act as natural estrogens. In this study, we investigated the antifertility effect of fenugreek seed and flaxseed oils on male albino mice as a prelude for their use in the control of house mice (Mus muscu…
3 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250425154323
Research ArticleA Small Proportion of Agouti Hairs on Back, Contributing to Wild-Colored Coat Appearances in the Japanese House Mice
Masahiro A. Iwasa, Misaki Kurokawa
The proportions of the agouti and non-agouti hairs on the backs of skin specimens of wild-colored and black-colored coats from the wild-caught Japanese house mice and laboratory mice were analyzed. Hairs (> 50 hairs) were picked up from each position (3 mm2…
3 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251217235604
Research ArticleZootechnical Performance and Body Composition of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Fingerlings Fed Local Feeds Enriched with Azomite
Arnauld S.M. Djissou, Théophile Godome, Daouda Konate, Osny Zocli, N. Darius Tossavi, Mamadou Alpha Balde et al.
The study was conducted to assess the impact of azomite, a natural mineral derived from volcanic ash, on the zootechnical performance of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed with formulated diets based on local by-products. The study lasted 28 days. A total of f…
3 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250708133855
Research ArticleIL-1β Immune Response Gene Has Role Against Nematode Haemonchus contortus
Kavita Rawat, Aruna Pal, Subhasish Batabyal, Sammidha Banerjee, Naresh Kurechiya
Sheep are economically important livestock in India, but their productivity is severely affected by parasitic infections such as Haemonchus contortus. This study focused on characterizing the IL-1β gene in sheep and evaluating its role in immune response…
3 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250417151352
Research ArticleA Green Technology for Crab Fishery: Serial Collapsible Crab Trap
J. Amala Shajeeva, N. Neethiselvan, M. Kalaiarasan, N. Jayakumar, R. Shalini, S. Archana
Crab traps are generally considered an eco-friendly fishing gear with high selectivity and pose minimal damage to ecosystem upon proper usage. A study was conducted from April 2023 to March 2024 to evaluate the catching efficiency of serial collapsible crab tr…
3 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251128092803
Research ArticleThe Influence of Habitat Factors on Habitat Preference of Cranes During the Wintering Periods in the DMZ Border Area, South Korea
Hyun-Su Hwang, Myeong Cheol Kim, Hyungsoo Seo
The demilitarized zone (DMZ) border area has been subject to strict regulations on human activity for over 70 years due to military security concerns. These restrictions on human presence have allowed the area to develop diverse habitats with high biodiversity…
3 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20251021040936
Research ArticleEvaluation of Some Immunological Biomarkers (TGF-β, IL-35, CD68) as Prediabetes Markers for the Early Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
Hayder L.F. Al-Msaid, Murtadha M. Jawad, Alrehbawy Rehab
Type 2 diabetes is a complicated metabolic disorder that leads to resistance to insulin, high levels of blood sugar and inflammation that doesn’t produce pain. In this matched case-control study, metabolic, hormonal and immunological parameters…
31 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20260108155329