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Research ArticleSubstitution of Fish Oil with Selected Dietary Oils: Effects on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Body Composition of Catla catla Fingerlings
Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Hafiza Hina Shafqat, Muhammad Faisal, Mahnoor Saleem, Zeeshan Yousaf, Muhammad Amjad
A feeding trial of 70-days was conducted on Catla catla fingerlings (average weight 6.73±0.04). Total six experimental diets were formulated containing levels I (control), II, III, IV, V and VI. Diet I constituted fish oil (FO), while diets II, III, IV,…
4 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221031171041
Research ArticleDetection and Genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii in Beef and Mutton Consumed in Gaza, Palestine
Zuhair Dardona, Adnan Al-Hindi, Mohamed Hafidi, Ali Boumezzough, Samia Boussaa
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease that is transmitted by a variety of routes, including the ingestion of raw or undercooked meat. It infects roughly one-third of the world’s population and is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular para…
4 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220724210759
Research ArticleComplete Mitochondrial Genome of Turdus merula (Aves: Passeriformes: Turdidae) and Related Species: Genome Characteristics and Phylogenetic Relationships
Zhenkun Zhao, Ziniu Alimo, Xinyue Zhao, Haifen Qin, Buddhi Dayananda, Lichun Jiang et al.
Mitochondrial genome is a very useful marker for determining the phylogenetic relationships. Hence in this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Turdus merula was sequenced, described, and analyzed with Sanger sequencing technology. The complete mitochon…
4 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220515050535
Research ArticleEffect of Autologous Multiple Bone Marrow Aspirate on the Healing of Metacarpal and Metatarsal Fractures Reduced by Internal Fixators in Beetal Goats
Abdul Asim Farooq, Muhammad Arif Khan, Hamid Akbar, Muhammad Ashraf, Saima Inayat, Muhammad Usman Saleem et al.
Fractures related to long bones in female Beetal goats fail to heal or show delayed healing that leads to intensified morbidity. Bone marrow aspirate (BMA) has been suggested as an efficient biological adjuvant for healing long bone fractures. BMA comprises bo…
4 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221101081159
Research ArticleComparative Analysis of Otolith Micro-Characteristic in Schizothorax grahami and Spinibarbus sinensis
Qun Lu, Yang Zhou, Hangyu Lin, Zhong tang He, Feifan Ma, Yonghua Zheng et al.
In this paper, the micro-features of sagittal otoliths of Schizothorax grahami and Spinibarbus sinensis were analyzed in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. The results of age identification showed that Sc. grahami and Sp. sinensis did not reach the age of…
4 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220411130406
Research ArticleHoney and Black Seed Synergistically Promote Regeneration of Oligodendrocytes in Cuprizone Intoxicated Quail Brain
Mouhamed Zakiou Kolawole Adissa Raimi, Ghulam Hussain, Nousheen Zafeer, Faheem Ahmad, Muhammad Irfan, Anwar Ullah et al.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disorder, characterized by demyelination and loss of axonal parts of neurons in the central nervous system involving multiple genetic and environmental factors. Although, the demyelinated lesions develop throughout the brai…
4 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221107121103
Research ArticleEffect of Duckweed-Based Aquafeeds on Feed Digestibility and Growth Performance of Gibelion catla
Javairia Shafi, Kashifa Naghma Waheed, Zahid Sharif Mirza, Shaista Razaq
The present study was conducted to find viable and economic ingredients for fish feed by evaluating the effect of partial fish meal replacement with duckweed (Lemna minor) in Gibelion catla feed. Four different isonitrogenous feeds (with 0, 10, 20 and 30% repl…
29 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220722090715
Research ArticleUse of Physiological and Clinical Biomarkers as Indicators of Antibiotic Efficacy against Lyme Borreliosis in Pet Dogs under Field Conditions
Muhammad Usman, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Nasir Mehmood, Muhammad Hassan Saleem, Mamoona Chaudhry
Lyme borreliosis is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu leto. This disease has been recently reported in Pakistan but the efficacy of different antibiotics against it has not been tested. Therefore, this study was aimed at evaluating the efficacy of different…
29 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210711080758
Research ArticleObtaining Osteological Material using Dermestes maculatus De Geer, 1774 (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in Veterinary Anatomy
Sedef Selviler Sizer, Semih Kurt, Burcu Onuk, Gokmen Zafer Pekmezci, Murat Kabak
Dermestid beetles being low-cost, efficient, and environmentally friendly are commonly used to prepare osteological materials in museums. This study was carried out to produce osteological material from the heads of roe deer, cows, and cats using a Dermestes m…
29 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220511120524
Research ArticleCoexistence Patterns of Sympatric Black-and-white Snub-nosed Monkeys and Rhesus Monkeys in Baimaxueshan National Nature Reserve, Yunnan, China
Xin Niu, Xuelan Fang, Sang Ba, Yihao Fang, Davide Fornacca, Kun Tan et al.
Ecological niche differentiation among sympatric animal species is a primary mechanism maintaining a long-term and stable coexistence. Information on the pattern of coexistence among sympatric species is vital to provide specific conservation measures and mana…
29 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220615080617
Research ArticleAn Efficient Protocol for Isolation, Purification, and Characterization of Human Erythroid Progenitor Cells from Peripheral Blood Samples of Healthy Adult Volunteers
Tanveer Jilani, Irfan Khan, Asmat Salim, Fareena Bilwani, Bushra Moiz, Mohammad Perwaiz Iqbal
Erythroid progenitor cells (EPCs) can differentiate into erythroid precursors and eventually in to mature red blood cells. Cluster of differentiation (CD)34 is a known surface marker for identification of primitive human erythroid progenitor cells including EP…
29 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211129031104
Research ArticleSeroprevalence of Avian Influenza H9N2 Virus in Backyard Poultry of District Zhob Pakistan
Mirwaise Khan, Rubab Maqsood, Hamad Bin Rashid, Shakera Sadiq Gill, Muhammad Noman, Rafia Akram et al.
Influenza is a frequently encountered acute and contagious disease of poultry and humans, caused by RNA virus of Orthomyxoviridae family. An epidemiological survey was conducted in 29 villages of District Zhob, Balochistan province of Pakistan, between Decembe…
29 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220706050740
Research ArticleEffects of Dietary Protein Levels Enriched with Subtilisin Protease on the Performance and Nutrients Utilization of Broiler Chicks
Fahad Shahzad, Muhammad Tahir, Abdul Hafeez, Muhammad Shuaib, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Abdul Jabbar et al.
The study was conducted to investigate the effect of the minimum level of dietary protein and subtilisin protease enzyme on the performance and nutrient utilization in broiler chicks. Different levels of proteins with and without subtilisin protease enzyme wer…
27 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220315140341- Research Article
Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Soybean Hulls in Basal Diet on Digesta Viscosity, Fecal Consistency, Hematology, Serum Biochemistry, and Intestinal Morphometric Parameters in the Laying Hens During Peak Egg Production Stages
Muhammad Shuaib, Abdul Hafeez, Woo Kyun Kim, Aamir Khan, Abubakar Sufyan
This study aimed to investigate the effect of soybean hull (HS) in the diet of laying hens on digesta viscosity, fecal consistency, hematology, serum biochemistry, and intestinal morphometrics during peak egg production periods. A total of 160, 28-weeks old go…
27 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220424140433 
Research ArticleAqueous Myrrh Extract Relieves Oxidative Stress-Dependent Nephrotoxicity Induced by Ethanol in Male Rats
Abeer Alahmari
The kidney is one of the target organs whose structure and functions are significantly influenced by toxins. Because the protective impact of myrrh resin on renal damage induced by alcohol intake has not been previously evaluated, this study was designed to in…
27 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230207120254- Research Article
Association of Upper Extremity Pain with the Duration Spent on the Smartphone: A Cross Sectional Survey
Kiran Khan, Ata ur Rehman, Jai Dev Maheshwari, Ghazala Nasim Pasha, Tayyaba Mumtaz, Ruqaya Nangrejo
The goal of this research was to look into the relationship between smartphone use and musculoskeletal discomfort among the youth of Karachi. We hypothesized that the amount of time participants spent on their smartphones might be associated with increases in…
25 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220209170250 
Research ArticleInduced Breeding, Embryonic and Larval Development of Koi Carp in Recirculatory Aquaculture System
Kalaiselvi Natarajan, Karal Marx Karuppiah, Sheena K Baby, Sakthivel Mohammed, Shanmugam Seerappalli Aran, Suresh Eswaran
Koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a colourful and economically valuable ornamental fish species, which has numerous strains. Even though culture of Koi carp is practiced at many tropical countries, there is a very little information on the seed production and embr…
25 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220829060843
Research ArticleImmunomodulatory Effect of Bacillus licheniformis Again st the Aflatoxins Induced Molecular Pathological Changes in Rat Model
Samia S. Alkhalil, Faisal Al-Sarraj, Abeer S. Aloufi, Zuhair M. Mohammedsaleh, Mamdoh S. Moawadh, Fayez M. Saleh et al.
Aflatoxicosis is one of the major issues for the public health. Control of aflatoxins is necessary to avoid the health hazards in human and animals. Present study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of Bacillus licheniformis as a novel feed additive for cont…
25 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230928103704
Research ArticleTaxonomic Studies of the Genus Megachile from Coniferous Forests of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Naveed Ahmed, Amjad Usman
Very little is known about the Megachilid bee diversity from Pakistan. In this context, a study primarily focused on Genus Megachile Latreille 1802 from grassland and meadows of coniferous forests of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province was conducted. Eight species wer…
25 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220824090820
Research ArticleCommunity Structure of Ladybird Beetles (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera) Alongside the Chenab River at Wazirabad, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Mubashar Hussain, Takhmina Nazir, Muhammad Faheem Malik
Coccinellid beetles (ladybird beetles) are valuable biological pest control agents in all terrestrial landscapes including agroecosystems. Agricultural intensification contributes to the decline of these pest predators mainly due to pesticides, habitat reducti…
25 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180520120529