Hazard assessment of microplastics and heavy metals contamination in Levant frogs (Pelophylax bedriagae): A bioindicator in Western Iran.

The increasing pollution of aquatic ecosystems caused by microplastics (MPs) and heavy metal ions worldwide threatens the life of aquatic organisms, including amphibians. In this study, we investigated the presence and accumulation of MPs and heavy metal ions in the upper gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of the Levant frog (Pelophylax bedriagae) as a bioindicator in contaminated sites of Western Iran. A total of 192 adult frogs from 16 locations in the west and northwest of Iran were collected.

Microplastic Quantification in Aquatic Birds: Biomonitoring the Environmental Health of the Panjkora River Freshwater Ecosystem in Pakistan.

Microplastic pollution has become a global concern, with potential negative impacts on various ecosystems and wildlife species. Among these species, ducks () are particularly vulnerable due to their feeding habits and proximity to aquatic environments contaminated with microplastics. The current study was designed to monitor microplastic (MP) pollutants in the freshwater ecosystem of the Panjkora River, Lower Dir, Pakistan.

First Report on Microplastics Quantification in Poultry Chicken and Potential Human Health Risks in Pakistan.

Microplastics (MPs) are an emerging environmental health concern due to their widespread occurrence in food sources such as fish, meat, chicken, honey, sugar, salt, tea and drinking water, thereby posing possible risks to human health. This study aimed to observe the existence of MPs in the crop and gizzard of the farm chicken, a significant food source in Pakistan. Twenty-four chicken samples were taken from eight poultry farms across Punjab, Pakistan.

Microplastics in the Surface Water and Gastrointestinal Tract of from the Mahodand Lake, Kalam Swat in Pakistan.

Microplastic pollution is becoming an increasingly severe environmental problem. As compared to the marine ecosystem, freshwater ecosystems at high-altitude, remote regions are less studied and lag far behind. Thus, the present study aims to highlight this issue and fill the gap in this regard.

Intraosseous Schwannoma of fibula: A case report.

Schwannoma, also called neurilemomma is a benign neoplasm. It originates from Schwann cells which are involved in myelination of peripheral nerves and commonly occur in the soft tissues of the head and neck. Intraosseous schwannoma is rare and accounts for only 0.

Microplastics in water, sediments, and fish at Alpine River, originating from the Hindu Kush Mountain, Pakistan: implications for conservation.

Microplastics (MP) pollution is an emerging threat to life and the environment. These particles are not restricted to human-inhabited lands but also found in different mountains and glaciers where the human population is relatively low. These MPs make their way to the river ecosystem from glaciers, rains, and municipal and industrial effluents.

Effect of dietary supplementation of Neem, leaf extracts on enhancing the growth performance, chemical composition and survival of rainbow trout, .

Rainbow trout has a great nutritional value and delicious taste. A 90-days experimental trial was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary leaf extract of neem tree as a feeding supplement on the growth performance and proximate composition of . Four experimental diets were designed as T (with 5% leaf extract), T (with 7% of leaf extract), T (with 10% leaf extract), and T (control group feed with a regular diet with 0% leaf extract).

Population diversity of sheep bot fly, (Linné, 1758) (Diptera: Oestridae: Oestrinae), using SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.

The study was planned to evaluate the inter, and intra population genetic variation in general protein banding pattern in larvae, by using 10% sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS PAGE). The larvae were collected from slaughtered goats head from five different locations (AAS, PN, LA, GM, and BC) of Karachi, Pakistan. The data obtained was subjected to POPGENE (Population Genetic Analysis) software for analysis.

Effect of feeding frequency as a rearing system on biological performance, survival, body chemical composition and economic efficiency of Asian seabass (Bloch, 1790) reared under controlled environmental conditions.

A 70-day rearing trial was done to determine the optimal frequency of feeding on growth performance (GP), feed conversion rate (FCR), cannibalism, survival rate (SR), body chemical composition and economic efficiency of the Asian sea bass. This study tested four different treatments of feeding frequencies (FF), once (T1), twice (T2), three times (T3), and four times (T4) per day. An average initial weight of Asian sea bass fry was 0.

Elemental composition of three-spot swimming crab Portunus sanguinolentus (Herbst, 1783) shell from the coasts of Sindh and Balochistan, Pakistan.

The present study aimed to investigate the elemental composition of the hard shell of the three-spot swimming crab, Portunus sanguinolentus, collected from the coasts of Pakistan. Thirty crab shells were collected and divided into three groups considering their size. The element detection was performed by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy with scanning electron microscope (SIM/EDAX).

Prevalence and risk factors assessment of mange mites in livestock of Malakand Division, Pakistan.

Mange mites represent a serious problem in livestock farming due to their worse effect on animals health, reducing milk and meat production. The status of mange mites prevalence was unknown from the livestock present in Malakand Division, Pakistan. Hence, the present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors assessment of mange mites in livestock of Malakand Division, Pakistan.

Occurrence of cestodes and comparative efficacy of and sulphadimidine against cestodes in (Domestic Pigeon).

The occurrence of intestinal parasites of Columba livia domestica has been on the increase, leading to high economic and production losses with more fatal cases. This study was designed to investigate the prevalence of cestodes in pigeons and determine the efficacy of Typha angustata extract and sulphadimidine against these cestodes in the domestic pigeon. A total of 30 pigeons were examined.

Assessment of growth characteristics, the survival rate and body composition of Asian sea bass (Bloch, 1790) under different feeding rates in closed aquaculture system.

One of the essential factors to be addressed in the development of aquaculture is the feeding regime. This study was investigated to assess the effects of feeding rate on growth performance, feed utilization, chemical body composition survival rate, cannibalism and morphological indices of Asian Seabass, . Intended for the trial, one hundred forty sea bass individuals with an average weight 5.

Ethnoveterinary study of medicinal plants in Malakand Valley, District Dir (Lower), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Background: The Malakand valley of District Dir (Lower) is endowed with a diverse plant wealth. Ethnoveterinary knowledge provides the traditional medicines of livestock that are cheaper than standard treatment and are easily accessible.

Methods: The present study was conducted to document the traditional knowledge of ethnoveterinary practices in Malakand valley, District Dir (Lower).