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View article: Exploration of the Coleoptera fauna in the Cholistan desert, Punjab, Pakistan
Exploration of the Coleoptera fauna in the Cholistan desert, Punjab, Pakistan Open
The Cholistan desert hosts a diverse range of flora and fauna, including a rich variety of insects. However, studies focusing on Coleoptera (Beetles) in this region remain limited. To assess their biodiversity, the present study employed r…
View article: Effect of Selenium-Supplemented Diets on Hatching Performance and Selenium Retention in Japanese Quails
Effect of Selenium-Supplemented Diets on Hatching Performance and Selenium Retention in Japanese Quails Open
The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of nutritional selenium (Se) supplementation on the hatching characteristics, chick quality traits, and selenium retention of Japanese quails. A total of 250 adult Japanese quails were random…
View article: Molecular Docking of Key Compounds from Acacia Honey and Nigella sativa Oil and Experimental Validation for Colitis Treatment in Albino Mice
Molecular Docking of Key Compounds from Acacia Honey and Nigella sativa Oil and Experimental Validation for Colitis Treatment in Albino Mice Open
Colitis, an inflammatory condition of the colon that encompasses ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease, presents significant challenges due to the limitations and side effects of current treatments. This study investigates the potent…
View article: Characterization and antibacterial application of peppermint essential oil nanoemulsions in broiler
Characterization and antibacterial application of peppermint essential oil nanoemulsions in broiler Open
In order to mitigate the risk of antibiotic resistance in poultry, scientists nowadays consider plant secondary metabolites to be a major organic antibacterial substitute. This study aimed to characterize and investigate the in silico, in …
View article: Preparation and Characterization of Cumin Essential Oil Nanoemulsion (CEONE) as an Antibacterial Agent and Growth Promoter in Broilers: A Study on Efficacy, Safety, and Health Impact
Preparation and Characterization of Cumin Essential Oil Nanoemulsion (CEONE) as an Antibacterial Agent and Growth Promoter in Broilers: A Study on Efficacy, Safety, and Health Impact Open
This research characterized and explored the effect of cumin essential oil nanoemulsion (CEONE) on broiler growth performance, serum biochemistry, hematological parameters, and cecal microbial count. Day-old (n = 96) broilers (Ross 308) we…
View article: Evaluation of antioxidant capacity and bioactive compounds in <i>Capsicum annum L</i>. red peppers following drying in a polycarbonate greenhouse
Evaluation of antioxidant capacity and bioactive compounds in <i>Capsicum annum L</i>. red peppers following drying in a polycarbonate greenhouse Open
The current study aims to provide insights into the drying of agro products, with a specific focus on Capsicum annum L. (red pepper). Among open sun drying (OSD), polyethylene bag drying (PBD), and polycarbonate sheet drying (PCSD), PCSD w…
View article: Efficacy of <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> and <i>Metarhizium anisopliae</i> against wheat aphid
Efficacy of <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> and <i>Metarhizium anisopliae</i> against wheat aphid Open
In the recent study, the entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae against wheat aphid species in field conditions to check the insecticidal effect of entomophathogenic fungi were used to evaluate their pathoge…
View article: Determination of heavy metals (Pb, Cr, As, Hg, and Cd) into the body organs of selected fish, water, sediment, and soil samples from Head Punjnad and Head Taunsa, Punjab, Pakistan
Determination of heavy metals (Pb, Cr, As, Hg, and Cd) into the body organs of selected fish, water, sediment, and soil samples from Head Punjnad and Head Taunsa, Punjab, Pakistan Open
The present study was conducted on Head Punjnad (HP) and Head Taunsa (HT) to evaluate the contamination of Pb, Cr, As, Hg, and Cd in water, soil, sediment, fish as a whole and fish organs. Fish, water, soil and sediment samples were collec…
View article: Administration of vitamin E and C enhances immunological and biochemical responses against toxicity of silver nanoparticles in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
Administration of vitamin E and C enhances immunological and biochemical responses against toxicity of silver nanoparticles in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) Open
The aim of the current study was to evaluate the toxic effect of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) on biochemical biomarkers, immune responses, and the curative potential effects of vitamin C and E on grass carp. Fish (n = 420) with an average…
View article: Assessment of Growth Inhibition of Eugenol-Loaded Nano-Emulsions against Beneficial Bifidobacterium sp. along with Resistant Escherichia coli Using Flow Cytometry
Assessment of Growth Inhibition of Eugenol-Loaded Nano-Emulsions against Beneficial Bifidobacterium sp. along with Resistant Escherichia coli Using Flow Cytometry Open
The intestinal tract microbiota influences many aspects of the dietary components on colon health and during enteric infections, thus, playing a pivotal role in the colon health. Therefore, the eugenol (EU) nano-emulsion effective concentr…
View article: Toxicity of Iron-Oxide Nano-Particles on the Hematology of Cyprinus carpio
Toxicity of Iron-Oxide Nano-Particles on the Hematology of Cyprinus carpio Open
The therapeutic potency of plants has been known for ages and the ability to divulge their biological activity is an area of great interest.Citrus lemon is traditionally used as an antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent.Thi…
View article: Social Behaviour and Circadian Variations in Different Activities of Captive Hog Deer (Axis porcinus)
Social Behaviour and Circadian Variations in Different Activities of Captive Hog Deer (Axis porcinus) Open
Management practices/strategies to re-modulate the wild behaviour of animal species could increase their number in natural areas. The captive herd of hog deer showed slight changes from wild behaviour due to captive stress with no alterati…
View article: Traffic Related Air Pollution Exposure Effect on Circulating White Blood Cell Counts in Healthy Individuals
Traffic Related Air Pollution Exposure Effect on Circulating White Blood Cell Counts in Healthy Individuals Open
During this short term study a total of 110 samples were collected from the selected individuals of study area. This study was aimed to count the White blood cells in the blood samples of individuals, who were mostly exposed to exhaust fum…
View article: Epidemiology and Risk Factor Analysis of Fasciolosis in Buffaloes in District Bagh, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Epidemiology and Risk Factor Analysis of Fasciolosis in Buffaloes in District Bagh, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan Open
Fasciolosis is a cosmopolitan parasitic disorder cause great economic decline in cattle and buffaloes in terms of poor carcasses quality decrease in meat and milk production, malfunctioning of livers and weight loss. This research work was…
View article: Effect of different feed ingredients on digestive enzymes activity and on the histology of liver and intestine in Labeo rohita Hamilton, 1822
Effect of different feed ingredients on digestive enzymes activity and on the histology of liver and intestine in Labeo rohita Hamilton, 1822 Open
Present study compared the effect of fishmeal and selected plant-origin feed ingredients on digestive enzymes activity as well as on the histology of liver and intestine in abeo rohita. Guar meal (GM), soybean meal (SBM), cotton seed meal …
View article: Diversity of Water Bugs in Gujranwala District, Punjab, Pakistan
Diversity of Water Bugs in Gujranwala District, Punjab, Pakistan Open
Water bugs fall under the order Hemiptera, suborder Heteroptera, which is further divided into two types, i.e., semi-aquatic (Gerromorpha) and true water bugs (Nepomorpha). They play a vital role as biological control agents and also a sou…