Articles
3,476 open-access articles · page 23 of 174
Research ArticleEffect of Marinades on Quality Characteristics of Spent Hen Meat
Rashid Ali Korejo, Atta Hussain Shah, Muneer Ahmed Jamali, Tarique Ahmed Khokhar, Gul Bahar Khaskheli, Ghulam Shabir Barham et al.
This study investigates the influence of marinades on the quality attributes of spent hen meat. Spent hen meat, while a valuable protein source, often faces challenges related to tenderness and palatability. The study focuses on effect of marination on essenti…
5 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231127052631
Short CommunicationMolecular Characterization and Genetic Identification of Pakistani Partridges Through DNA-Barcoding
Muhammad Zia ul Haq, Asim Iqbal, Rana Manzoor Ahmad, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Aqsa Arshad, Muhammad Wasim et al.
Now a days, DNA barcoding using COI gene (mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I) has gained more attention, because of these barcodes validity and simplicity for identification of bird species has increased a lot. In present study, 650bp region of COI g…
5 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230630100651
Short CommunicationEffect of Supplementation of Papaya Seed (Carica papaya) on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, and Histomorphology of Japanese Quails
Irfan Ullah, Rafi Ullah, Muhammad Shuaib, Sohaib Ul Hassan, Abdulmohsen Hussen Alqhtani, Anthony Pokoo-Aikins et al.
This study was conducted to examine the effect of papaya seed on growth performance, gut morphometry, and economics in Japanese quail. Two hundred and twenty day-old quail chicks were used for the experimental purposes and were divided into four groups each wi…
5 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230824082655
Research ArticleBrevilin A Binds with Neh1 Domain of NRF2 and Inhibits its Translocation into Nucleus in Cancer Cells
Sameena Gul, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Muhammad Khan
Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) is a transcriptional factor which is constitutively activated in various cancers where it confer survival advantages by transcribing cytoprotective genes involved in cancer initiation, progression, metastasis…
5 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240403042208- Research Article
Effects of Calcium Supplementation on Blood Metabolites, Subclinical Mastitis and Reproductive Efficiency in Poor Performing Postpartum Dairy Cows
Shah Murad Khan, Rifat Ullah Khan, Hamayun Khan, Sarzamin Khan
Calcium supplementation is anticipated to positively impact reproductive performance, potentially enhancing fertility rates and outcomes. The current study aimed to assess the effects of varied calcium supplementation levels on milk yield, blood metabolites, u…
5 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240203053322 
Research ArticleProduction of an Asparaginase-Like Domain of AnsA from Methanocaldococcus jannaschii in Escherichia coli, its purification and In Silico Analysis
Maham Ijaz, Mohsin Shad, Arshia Nazir, Naseema Azim, Muhammad Sajjad
L-asparaginase (E.C 3.5.1.1) is a highly valuable enzyme owing to its ability to function as a chemotherapeutic agent against certain lymphomas such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This enzyme also mitigates the level of acrylamide production in processed foo…
2 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231025191403
Research ArticleMolecular Epidemiology of Theileria lestoquardi in Small Ruminants in District Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Shahab-ud-Din, Mashal Khan, Shad Muhammad, Said Sajjad Ali Shah, Hameed Ullah, Arab Hussain et al.
Small ruminant theileriosis is an economically significant disease in tropical and subtropical countries caused by Theileria lestoquardi, Theileria ovis, and Theileria luwenshuni, of which T. lestoquardi is very pathogenic. The goal of the current study was to…
2 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231109090656- Research Article
Effects of Moringa oleifera on Growth Biomarkers, Carcass Characteristics and Hematological Parameters of Broiler Chicken
Sana Ullah, Faiqah Ramzan, Muhammad Shoaib Khan, Shakeeb Ullah
Antibiotics are frequently employed for promoting growth and preventing diseases, yet their application entails drawbacks including residual effects, drug toxicity, and the rise of bacterial resistance. The objective of the present study was to examine the imp…
2 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231206100720 
Research ArticleMolecular Identification and Genome-Wide Analysis of a New Strain of Porcine Parvovirus Type 4 in Northwestern Sichuan, China
Miao Yin, Xi-wen Chen, Xing-Yan Tong, Yu-Lu Yang, Xiao-Yue Tang, Cong Wang et al.
The aim of this study was to understand the infection status and full sequence characteristics of porcine parvovirus type 4 (PPV4) in pig herds in a breeding farm in north western Sichuan, China. Two hundred ninety-six serum samples from the breeding farm were…
2 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221118131127
Research ArticleDetection System of Compound Amplification of Autosome and Y Chromosome Loci: Establishment and Practical Application
Fang Si, Longfei Ma, Xiangyang Liu
The objective of this study was to establish a new compound amplification detection system by using the loci of autosomes and Y chromosomes to achieve the classification of DNA, so as to identify forensic samples. A total of two hundred fifty blood samples wer…
2 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240101170030
Research ArticleRhodiola rosea Stimulates Brain Microcirculation in Rats with Hypoxic Brain Injury at High Altitude
Qiang Chen, Chengshuang Yang, Daojin Wang, Sha Luo, Siqing Ma
Acute hypobaric and hypoxic environment can reduce the activity of peroxidase in brain tissue and increase the accumulation of peroxide products, so as to enhance the risk of cerebral microcirculation disorders. Rhodiola rosea (RR) is a classic prescription of…
2 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240206130209- Research Article
Effect of L-Carnitine Supplementation on Oxidative Stress, Metabolic and Hormonal Profile in Pregnant Rabbit Doe
Chahat Ali, Hamayun khan, Rifat Ullah Khan, Muhammad Shuaib, Shahzada Khurram Adrian Shah, Madiha Hassan et al.
Several variables, such as hematology and hormone profile, influence the physiological state of pregnancy and throughout the various phases of pregnancy, the female reproductive system needs energy. Fetal health and production are negatively impacted by the bo…
1 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240205133249 - Research Article
Effect of Bio-Fermented Feed on Simmental Crossbred Cattle’s Growth Performance, Rumen Fermentation, and Antioxidant Status
Daoping Ren, Yiping Guo, Mingming Jiang, Yuxin Sha, Qudrat Ullah, Yulin Ma et al.
This study aimed to investigate the impact of microbial fermentation of crop by-product feed on the performance, rumen fermentation, and serum antioxidant properties of Simmental crossbred cattle. Forty healthy Simmental crossbred with similar body weights wer…
1 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230928085050 
Research ArticlePolymorphic Analysis of the GH Gene (Exon 3 and 4) and its Association with Growth Traits in Pakistani Quail (Coturnix japonica PK)
Memoona Adil, Jibran Hussain, Sehrish Firyal, Saadat Ali, Zaka Ur Rehman, Muhammad Tayyab et al.
Genetic markers, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in growth hormone (GH) genes, can play a significant role in selection for improving growth traits in poultry birds. The data on SNPs of GH genes of C. japonica in Pakistan is limited. Therefore,…
1 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230731171437
Research ArticleMarek’s Disease in Chicken Flocks in JuRong, Jiangsu Province, China: Pathology, Virus Isolation, and Molecular Characteristics Analysis
Xue Lian, Hui Meng, Yuan Zhang, Cuihua He, Yongqian Pu, Shanfeng Wang et al.
Marek’s disease (MD), one of the most important avian immunosuppressive and neoplastic diseases, causes enormous economic losses in China. In 2023, seven 3-month-old chickens were determined to be infected with Marek’s disease virus (MDV) by histop…
1 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231224151430
Research ArticleMolecular Epidemiology of Enteric Pathogens Associated with Diarrheal Disease in Goat Kids
Maria Azmat, Jawaria Ali Khan, Muhammad Ijaz, Kamran Ashraf, Omer Naseer
Neonatal diarrhea is one of the leading cause of mortalities in goats leading to economic losses. The current research was conducted to study the prevalence of Salmonella and Escherichia coli in diarrheic goat kids. Fecal samples of 200 diarrheic goats up to t…
1 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231005073531
Research ArticleIn vivo Anti-hyperlipidemic Potential of Chloroform Extract of Fagonia indica in Streptozotocin-induced Rats
Atiq-ur-Rehman, Sana Ullah Umair, Irfan Raza, Qudsia Kanwal, Bisma Mushtaq, Irfan ul Haq
The plant Fagonia indica is used in the treatment of various diseases. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the in vivo anti-hyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic activity of chloroform extract of this plant in streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats.…
1 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230825095504
Research ArticleAn Annotated Checklist of Ichthyofaunal Diversity of the Godavari River, Andhra Pradesh, India
N. Veerabhadra Rao, P. Jawahar, N. Jayakumar, N.V. Sujathkumar, V. Rani, Ramesh Rathod et al.
A thorough examination of Ichthyofaunal diversity was carried out in the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh from February 2022 to July 2023. The samples were identified up to the species level using standard taxonomic approaches such as morphometric, meristic, a…
21 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230820044600
Research ArticleEffects of Ecological Factors on Occupancy of Artificial Nest Boxes by the Great Tit (Parus major): A Comprehensive Analysis
Dong-Ho Lee, Tae-Kyung Eom, Jae-Kang Lee, Hyeongyu Ko, Joo-Hee Kim, Sung-Hyun Ahn et al.
This study was conducted to clarify the ecological factors influencing the occupation of artificial nest boxes by the great tits (Parus major) in temperate mixed forests of South Korea. The occupation was determined based on the presence of the eggs and not by…
21 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240117094114
Research ArticleGenetic Diversity and Molecular Characterization of Virulence Determinants and Integrons in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Canal Water in Peshawar Pakistan
Urooj Amjad, Kafeel Ahmad, Hifsa Saadia, Imran Muhammad Khan
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a clinically significant Gram-negative bacillus with remarkable ability to thrive in diverse environments that could be attributed to its minimal nutritional demands allowing it to exist in settings like wastewater, surface water, and…
21 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231124100835