Rifat Ullah Khan
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Comparative Impact of Silver Nitrate and Eco-Friendly Silver Nanoparticles on Sexual Behavior, Productivity, and Bioaccumulation in the Reproductive Organs of Japanese Quails
Comparative Impact of Silver Nitrate and Eco-Friendly Silver Nanoparticles on Sexual Behavior, Productivity, and Bioaccumulation in the Reproductive Organs of Japanese Quails Open
Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) are emerging as natural antimicrobial growth promoters in poultry, known for enhancing gut health, immunity, and productivity. This study assessed the effects of Ag-NPs and silver nitrate (AgNO3) on sexual beh…
View article: Prevalence, Species Diversity, and Risk Factors of Tick Infestation in Cattle From District Peshawar, Pakistan
Prevalence, Species Diversity, and Risk Factors of Tick Infestation in Cattle From District Peshawar, Pakistan Open
This study investigated the prevalence, diversity, and risk factors of tick infestation and Theileria annulata infection in cattle from District Peshawar, Pakistan. A total of 322 cattle of different breeds, ages, and sexes were examined b…
View article: In Vitro Screening of Antibacterial Efficacy of Moringa oleifera and Thymus vulgaris Methanolic Extracts Against Different Escherichia coli Strains and Their In Vivo Effects Against E. coli-Induced Infection in Broiler Chickens
In Vitro Screening of Antibacterial Efficacy of Moringa oleifera and Thymus vulgaris Methanolic Extracts Against Different Escherichia coli Strains and Their In Vivo Effects Against E. coli-Induced Infection in Broiler Chickens Open
This study evaluated the antibacterial efficacy and growth-promoting potential of Moringa oleifera and Thymus vulgaris methanolic extracts in broiler chickens challenged with Escherichia coli O78. In vitro antibacterial screening using aga…
View article: Eco-friendly selenium nanoparticles from Capsicum annuum: Impact on growth efficiency, blood biochemistry, immune response, intestinal morphology, and profitability in broiler chickens
Eco-friendly selenium nanoparticles from Capsicum annuum: Impact on growth efficiency, blood biochemistry, immune response, intestinal morphology, and profitability in broiler chickens Open
This study evaluated the effects of biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) on performance, biochemical parameters, intestinal morphology, selenium tissue deposition, immune response, and economic return in broilers. Green SeNPs were…
View article: Interplay Between Thyrotroph Morphometry and Circulating Thyroid Hormones in Lactating and Non-Lactating Female Camels (Camelus dromedarius)
Interplay Between Thyrotroph Morphometry and Circulating Thyroid Hormones in Lactating and Non-Lactating Female Camels (Camelus dromedarius) Open
This study investigated the morphometric characteristics of adenohypophyseal thyrotrophs and circulating thyroid hormone profiles in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in relation to age and lactation status. Clinically healthy Brela b…
View article: Effects of mannan oligosaccharide, Bacillus clausii, and their synbiotic supplementation on growth performance, humoral immunity, intestinal morphology, and ghrelin gene expression in broiler chickens
Effects of mannan oligosaccharide, Bacillus clausii, and their synbiotic supplementation on growth performance, humoral immunity, intestinal morphology, and ghrelin gene expression in broiler chickens Open
View article: Effects of Tenebrio molitor and Zophobas Morio larvae meal supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, and gut histomorphology in Japanese quails
Effects of Tenebrio molitor and Zophobas Morio larvae meal supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, and gut histomorphology in Japanese quails Open
This study investigated the effects of mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) and superworm (Zophobas Morio) meal supplementation on the growth performance, carcass traits, and gut histomorphology of Japanese quails. A total of 240 day-old quail chic…
View article: Mitigating Heat Stress in Broilers: Effects of Bacillus subtilis Probiotic and Garlic (Allium sativum) Supplementation on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Status, Cecal Microbiota and Immune Response
Mitigating Heat Stress in Broilers: Effects of Bacillus subtilis Probiotic and Garlic (Allium sativum) Supplementation on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Status, Cecal Microbiota and Immune Response Open
This study evaluated the effects of Bacillus subtilis and garlic supplementation on growth performance, oxidative stress, and immune response in heat-stressed broilers. A total of 320-day-old Hubbard broiler chicks were randomly allocated …
View article: Effect of dietary supplementation of biosynthesized nano-selenium particles on growth, blood indices, antioxidant status, immune response and histological features of intestine in broilers
Effect of dietary supplementation of biosynthesized nano-selenium particles on growth, blood indices, antioxidant status, immune response and histological features of intestine in broilers Open
This study aimed to develop an eco-friendly, cost-effective method for synthesizing selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) and assess their effects on broiler health and performance. Four hundred Ross 308 chicks were assigned to five groups, recei…
View article: Enzyme inclusion or fermentation of canola-based diets generate different responses in growth indicators, carcass quality, nutrient digestibility, bone strength, and blood biochemical parameters in broiler chickens
Enzyme inclusion or fermentation of canola-based diets generate different responses in growth indicators, carcass quality, nutrient digestibility, bone strength, and blood biochemical parameters in broiler chickens Open
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary enzyme and fermentation supplementation on the growth performance, carcass traits, nutrient digestibility, and bone and blood characteristics of broiler chickens. A total of 900 male Hubb…
View article: Comparative evaluation of the sedative and physiological effects of xylazine, detomidine, and medetomidine in Barbari goats
Comparative evaluation of the sedative and physiological effects of xylazine, detomidine, and medetomidine in Barbari goats Open
This study aimed to assess the sedative and physiological effects of three alpha2-agonists in Barbari goats. Eighteen healthy goats (20.3 ± 0.8 kg, 16 ± 2.2 months) were administered xylazine (100 μg/kg; XYL), detomidine (50 μg/kg; DET), o…
View article: Productive performance of Balkhi, Mazai, and Waziri sheep breeds under different feeding intensities
Productive performance of Balkhi, Mazai, and Waziri sheep breeds under different feeding intensities Open
This study evaluated the impact of breed, age, and feeding systems on the productivity of indigenous sheep breeds (Balkhi, Mazai, and Waziri) in North Waziristan. A total of 600 sheep were categorized by breed, age, and feeding regimen, in…
View article: Effects of lactobacillus and serratopeptidase supplementation on growth performance, hematology, immune response, and intestinal morphology in broiler chicks
Effects of lactobacillus and serratopeptidase supplementation on growth performance, hematology, immune response, and intestinal morphology in broiler chicks Open
View article: Role of Environmental Photocatalysts and Organic Matter on the Degradation and Toxicity of Metformin Hydrochloride
Role of Environmental Photocatalysts and Organic Matter on the Degradation and Toxicity of Metformin Hydrochloride Open
Metformin is the preferred first-line treatment for non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, known for its benefits in cancer suppression, weight loss, and antiketogenic activity. It is a leading drug regarding mass distribution, and its h…
View article: Comparative effects of selenium nanoparticles and sodium selenite on selenium bioaccumulation in quail tissues and its transfer to progeny
Comparative effects of selenium nanoparticles and sodium selenite on selenium bioaccumulation in quail tissues and its transfer to progeny Open
Selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) and sodium selenite (SS) play key roles in avian health, but differ in absorption and toxicity. This study compared their effects on growth, productivity, and selenium bioaccumulation in adult quails and hat…
View article: Molecular epidemiology of bovine leukemia virus in cattle and phylogenetic analysis for determining its prevailing genotype in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Molecular epidemiology of bovine leukemia virus in cattle and phylogenetic analysis for determining its prevailing genotype in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan Open
This research focused on assessing the molecular prevalence of Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) in different cattle farms throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and characterizing the dominant BLV genotypes by analyzing partial sequences of the gp51 gen…
View article: Impact of dietary enzyme and fermentation treatments on the performance, digestibility, and biochemical profile of broilers consuming guar meal
Impact of dietary enzyme and fermentation treatments on the performance, digestibility, and biochemical profile of broilers consuming guar meal Open
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of enzyme treatment and fermentation of guar meal on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and blood biochemistry in broiler chickens. A total of 900 day-old male Hubbard broiler chicks were d…
View article: Comparative analysis of metabolic, reproductive, and sub-clinical mastitis in pure Holstein-Friesian and Sahiwal-crossbred cows
Comparative analysis of metabolic, reproductive, and sub-clinical mastitis in pure Holstein-Friesian and Sahiwal-crossbred cows Open
This study assessed the metabolic, reproductive, and udder health profiles of pure Holstein-Friesian (HF) cows and their Sahiwal crossbreeds (F1, F2, F3) under sub-tropical conditions. A total of 180 dairy cows were evaluated over 8 weeks …
View article: Genetic variation in zona pellucida-3 (ZP3) gene and its association with litter size variation in Kari sheep
Genetic variation in zona pellucida-3 (ZP3) gene and its association with litter size variation in Kari sheep Open
Variation in litter size (LS) in sheep is linked to genetic factors, including the Zona pellucida-3 (ZP3) gene, which plays a role in ovine reproductive processes. This study examined the association between ZP3 gene variations and LS in K…
View article: HoLEP- For Management of Benign Enlargement Prostate
HoLEP- For Management of Benign Enlargement Prostate Open
Background: Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) is a modern surgical approach for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), known for its minimal invasiveness, reduced complication rates, and faster recovery times compared…
View article: Referee report. For: Mycotoxin binder for immune and intestinal histopathology ameliorations against Newcastle disease in vaccinated broilers [version 2; peer review: 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved]
Referee report. For: Mycotoxin binder for immune and intestinal histopathology ameliorations against Newcastle disease in vaccinated broilers [version 2; peer review: 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] Open
View article: Comparative growth, production, carcass characteristics and reproduction performance of Naked Neck, Black Australorp and their crossbred chicken
Comparative growth, production, carcass characteristics and reproduction performance of Naked Neck, Black Australorp and their crossbred chicken Open
This study evaluated the phenotypic and genetic parameters of indigenous Naked Neck (NN), exotic Black Australorp (BA), and their crossbred (NNBA) chickens. A total of 270 day-old chicks (30 per group) were raised under identical condition…
View article: Impact of varying levels of soy hulls and β-mannanase enzyme supplementation on growth performance, carcass characteristics, nutrient utilization and blood biochemical profile in broiler chickens
Impact of varying levels of soy hulls and β-mannanase enzyme supplementation on growth performance, carcass characteristics, nutrient utilization and blood biochemical profile in broiler chickens Open
Two hundred and forty day-old broilers were randomly assigned to six experimental groups in a 2 x 3 factorial design. The birds were fed diets containing soybean hulls (SH) at the levels of 4% and 6% and β-Mannanase (BM) at the concentrati…
View article: Effect of soy hulls as alternative ingredient on growth performance, carcase quality, nutrients digestibility and intestinal histological features in broilers
Effect of soy hulls as alternative ingredient on growth performance, carcase quality, nutrients digestibility and intestinal histological features in broilers Open
The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of increasing levels of soybean hulls in broiler chicken diets on growth performance, carcase composition, organ weights, nutrient digestibility, amino acid digestibility, and intes…
View article: Nigella sativa extract abrogates traumatic brain injury-induced memory impairment in adult mice
Nigella sativa extract abrogates traumatic brain injury-induced memory impairment in adult mice Open
View article: Ameliorative effect of Aloe vera supplementation on the growth indices, intestinal health and oocysts shedding under an experimentally challenged with coccidia in Japanese quails
Ameliorative effect of Aloe vera supplementation on the growth indices, intestinal health and oocysts shedding under an experimentally challenged with coccidia in Japanese quails Open
Coccidia poses significant challenges to poultry farming, impacting productivity and welfare. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Aloe vera supplementation in managing coccidial infection in quails. A total of 360 one-day-old quai…
View article: Effect of Graded Levels of Soybean Oil Supplementation as an Energy Source on Broiler Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Nutrient Digestibility
Effect of Graded Levels of Soybean Oil Supplementation as an Energy Source on Broiler Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Nutrient Digestibility Open
View article: Effect of dietary polyphenol rich grape ( <i>Vitis vinifera</i> ) seed extract supplementation on production performance, egg quality, plasma MDA, reproductive performance and faecal microbiota of golden laying hens
Effect of dietary polyphenol rich grape ( <i>Vitis vinifera</i> ) seed extract supplementation on production performance, egg quality, plasma MDA, reproductive performance and faecal microbiota of golden laying hens Open
The study investigated the effects of grape seed extract (GSE) supplementation on laying hens aged 30–35 weeks. Hens were assigned to four groups: a control group with only basal diet and three experimental groups with basal diet supplemen…
View article: Effects of hempseed ( <i>Cannabis sativa L.</i> ) in diet on growth, gut health, and immunity in broilers
Effects of hempseed ( <i>Cannabis sativa L.</i> ) in diet on growth, gut health, and immunity in broilers Open
The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of different levels of hempseed (HS) on growth performance, immunity and gut health in broiler chickens. A total of 192 Hubbard broiler chicks were divided into four groups and fed HS …
View article: Partial replacement of soybean meal with <i>Musca domestica</i> larvae meal in broiler diets: implications for growth performance, nutrient utilization, hemato-biochemical profile and organoleptic characteristics
Partial replacement of soybean meal with <i>Musca domestica</i> larvae meal in broiler diets: implications for growth performance, nutrient utilization, hemato-biochemical profile and organoleptic characteristics Open
The present investigation aimed to assess the impact of substituting soybean meal (SBM) with Musca domestica larvae meal (HMM) in the diet of broilers (Ross 308, n=1000) during the initial 1–28 d of their growth period. Four isocaloric and…