Prevalence of anti-N. caninum and anti-N. hughesi antibodies in horses and associated risk factors in two selected equine zones of Punjab, Pakistan.

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anti-Neospora (N.) caninum and anti-N. hughesi antibodies in horses and to appraise the associated risk factors in the two central districts (Jhang and Toba Tek Singh) of Punjab Province, Pakistan.

Exploring the Antiproliferative and Antioxidant Effects of Fagonia cretica Thereof: An In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation.

Cancer has appeared as the second leading cause of death worldwide, and breast cancer has become a major health problem due to its high mortality and morbidity. Therefore, there is an urgent need for treatments that have minimal side effects while delivering effective therapeutic outcomes. A wild medicinal plant-derived extract has the potential to cure cancer and decrease side effects.

Serological and epidemiological investigation of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in bovines in Pakistan.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of paratuberculosis in cattle and buffaloes at twelve public dairy farms in Punjab, Pakistan.

Methods: A total of 2,181 more than two-year-old animals (1,242 cattle and 939 buffaloes) were tested by avian tuberculin, i.e.

Unlocking the anti-diabetic potential of , , and their combination thereof: An in-vivo evaluation.

The current study aimed to explore the anti-diabetic effect of aqueous extracts of , and mixture of both the plants in alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits. A total of 30 rabbits were grouped into six equal groups as: normal control, diabetic control, diabetic treated with 300 mg/kg body weight (bw) , diabetic treated with 300 mg/kg bw , diabetic treated with 300 mg/kg bw mixture of both the plants and diabetic treated with 500 mg/kg bw metformin for 4 weeks. Diabetes was induced to all the study group animals except normal control by intravenous administration of alloxan monohydrate (80 mg/kg bw).

Corrigendum: Sero-epidemiological study of zoonotic bacterial abortifacient agents in small ruminants.

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Sero-epidemiological study of zoonotic bacterial abortifacient agents in small ruminants.

Abortion is one of the leading causes of economic losses in the livestock industry worldwide. , , and spp. are the leading cause of late fetal loss in small ruminants.

Genomic Diversity and Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Lineages in Pakistan.

The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants has posed a challenge to disease control efforts worldwide. This study explored the genomic diversity and phylogenetic relationship of SARS-CoV-2 variants reported in Pakistan. Our objective was to understand the transmission dynamics of different lineages within the country.

Effect of on the microarchitectural development of the immune system in -challenged broiler chickens.

The effect of  on the immune responses and morphometry of the immune organs was evaluated in broilers challenged with . For this purpose, -free birds ( = 240) were split into four groups with six replicates of ten birds each. Groups included an NC (negative control, non-infected + non-medicated), a PC-S (positive control, -infected + non-medicated), an AT-S (-infected + medicated with enrofloxacin), and a BS-S (-infected +  (2.

Serological, molecular detection and potential risk factors associated with camel brucellosis in Pakistan.

Brucellosis is one of the most important zoonoses in developing countries and was considered the most widespread zoonosis in the world. Brucellosis was reported in camels and has been reported from all camel-keeping countries.The present study was performed in three districts (Jhang, Chiniot, and Bhakkar) of Punjab province of Pakistan.

Evaluation of furazolidone, sulfadimidine and amprolium to treat coccidiosis in Beetal goats under field conditions.

Coccidiosis is a protozoal and occasionally fatal diarrheic disease of goats imposing heavy economic losses to farming community. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacies of Furazolidone, Sulfadimidine and Amprolium against coccidiosis in Beetal goats. Twenty-four (24) Beetal goats naturally infected with coccidiosis were randomly divided into four groups of 6 (A-D).

A review of Neospora caninum in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis).

A number of countries in the world have reported infections with Neospora caninum in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), from Africa to Asia, Europe and South America and recently Australia. In general, clinical manifestations (such as abortion) seem rare, which has raised the prospect that buffalo may be inherently resistant to clinical effects of N. caninum infection.

Prevalence and distribution of Neospora caninum in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and cattle in the Northern Territory of Australia.

The seroprevalence of Neospora caninum infection in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and domestic cattle in the Northern Territory (NT) of Australia has never been determined. A total of 480 serum samples from water buffalo and 192 serum samples from cattle, collected by the NT Government from 1993 through to 2001, at 18 different survey sites throughout the Northern Territory were tested by commercial ELISA for anti-N. caninum antibodies.

The effect of infection with mixed Eimeria species on hematology and immune responses following Newcastle disease and infectious bursal disease booster vaccination in broilers.

Background: Coccidiosis is an important parasitic disease of chickens, causing high mortality and morbidity. This morbidity is believed to be correlated with altered population dynamics of blood cells and immunocompromisation.

Objectives: This study investigated the effects of mixed Eimeria species (viz.

Effect of oxytocin on serum biochemistry, liver enzymes, and metabolic hormones in lactating Nili Ravi buffaloes.

Studies reporting the effects of oxytocin on the health of lactating animals are lacking and still no such data is available on Nili Ravi buffalo, the most prominent Asian buffalo breed. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of oxytocin on physiological and metabolic parameters of lactating Nili Ravi buffaloes. Healthy lactating buffaloes (n = 40) of recent calving were selected from a commercial dairy farm situated in the peri-urban area of district Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Some facts and issues related to livestock theft in Punjab province of Pakistan --findings of series of cases.

Stock theft is an endemic crime particularly affecting deep rural areas of Pakistan. Analysis of a series of cases was conducted to describe features of herds and farmers who have been the victims of cattle and/buffalo theft in various villages of Punjab in Pakistan during the year 2012. A structured interview was administered to a sample of fifty three affected farmers.

Sero-prevalence of Neospora caninum and Besnoitia besnoiti in South Australian beef and dairy cattle.

A serological survey for Neospora caninum and Besnoitia besnoiti was carried out in beef and dairy cattle in South Australia. Serum samples of dairy cattle (n=133) from 9 properties and tank milk samples from a further 122 dairy herds were tested. An additional 810 sera from beef cattle from 51 properties were also tested.

Modified picrate method for determination of cyanide in blood.

Cyanide (CN-) is widely distributed in the ecosystem and has been associated with toxic effects in humans and animals. Most outbreaks of CNֿ poisoning in animals result from ingestion of plants containing cyanogenic glycosides. Various analytical techniques for estimating cyanide in blood are available.

Exposure of smoke solutions from CNG-powered four-stroke auto-rickshaws induces distressed embryonic movements, embryonic hemorrhaging and ectopia cordis.

In south Asian countries, a campaign has launched to promote CNG-powered four-stroke auto-rickshaws (CNFAR) to decrease emission load in the environment. Even though, CNFAR are considered environmentally safe, emissions of some other toxic chemicals would amplify, which may effect the development of growing fetus and may result in different growth defects. By utilizing the in vivo chicken embryo model, this report analyzes the toxic potential of CNFAR smoke solutions (CNFARSS) on embryonic movements (EM) and cardiovascular development.