Papers by Prof.Dr.Sarzamin Khan
Sarhad J. Agric, 2012
The research study was conducted at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakista... more The research study was conducted at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan in June-July, 2010 to investigate and compare the effect of different schedules of administration of medicinal plants (Allium sativum, Berberis lycium, Eclipta alba and Mangifera indica) infusion on the immunity, serum biochemistry and overall performance of broiler chicks. A total of 240, day old broilers were obtained from the local commercial market and divided into four groups (namely; TI-0D, TI-1D, TI-2D and TI-3D). ...
Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 2016
This study was designed to find the effect of vitamin E supplementation on growth, serum antioxid... more This study was designed to find the effect of vitamin E supplementation on growth, serum antioxidant enzymes, and some trace elements in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) under low ambient temperature. A total of 180 day-old Japanese quails were randomly divided into four groups and provided with 0 (group A), 50 (group B), 100 (group C), and 150 IU/kg (group D) vitamin E (dl-α-tocopherol acetate) under an average temperature of 9±0.5 °C for an experimental period of 42 days. The result showed that feed intake per day, body weight, weight gain per day, and feed conversion ratio did not differ significantly between the groups. Serum concentrations of superoxide and glutathione peroxidase were significantly high in birds supplemented with 150 mg/kg of vitamin E. The concentration of aspartate aminotransferase was not significantly affected between the control and treated groups; however, alanine transaminase concentration significantly reduced in group D. Zinc concentration in the blood increased significantly in group D, with no significant effect on copper and manganese between the control and treated groups. Vitamin E at the level of 150 IU/kg of feed improves the blood antioxidant status and zinc concentration, with no effect on the performance traits of quail reared under low ambient temperature.
Bioassays, 2018
Abstract Both air and water are fundamental and irreplaceable resources for living organisms and ... more Abstract Both air and water are fundamental and irreplaceable resources for living organisms and their environment. In the last few decades, rapid growth in population, industrialization, and expansion of human activities resulted in an enormous increase in pollution. For quantification of different classes of pollutants like metals, anions, and organic pollutants (pesticides, hormones, oil and grease etc.), in both water and—at lower concentrations—air, many analytical methods have been developed. The modern analytical quantification methodologies, improvement in already existing methods and in parallel sample pretreatment enabled researchers to determine these pollutants selectively at trace and ultra-trace levels in different environmental compartments. This chapter presents a comprehensive summary on hazardous effects due to the presence of different pollutants for humans and ecosystems and different analytical tools for quantification of these pollutants.
Summary Pregnancy is a dynamic state associated with a number of hormonal changes. Present study ... more Summary Pregnancy is a dynamic state associated with a number of hormonal changes. Present study reports the effect of pregnancy and parturition on body hair growth in dairy cattle. For this purpose Holstein Friesian cows, three early pregnant and two post-parturition were used. The hairs samples from neck, thoracic and back areas were collected twice a week for a period of two months to measure hair weight and the diameter. An increase in hair diameter and weight with advancing days of pregnancy was observed, whereas the ...
Proceedings of 6th Asian Buffalo Congress held on, Oct 1, 2009
Under tropical condition the BCS may influence the feed intake and metabolism leading to variatio... more Under tropical condition the BCS may influence the feed intake and metabolism leading to variation in economic parameters. This study investigated the BCS as a regulator of milk yield (MY) and composition (MC) in dairy animals. A total of 154 animals, comprising Azakheli (AZ) and Nili-Ravi (NR) buffaloes, Holstein Friesian (HF), Jersey (JC), Sahiwal (SW), Achai (AC) and crossbreds (XB) cattle and Beetal (BT) goats were selected from various public and private farms in NWF Province of Pakistan. MY and BCS were recorded ...
Th e changes in the composition of milk with advancing pregnancy were investigated in Nili-Ravi d... more Th e changes in the composition of milk with advancing pregnancy were investigated in Nili-Ravi dairy buff aloes. Forty lactating buff aloes were used, within 2-3 months postpartum. Th e animals were grouped as high, moderate, and low yielders; synchronized for estrus; and inseminated artifi cially. Milk yield was recorded daily and sampled fortnightly for analysis. Th e data were analyzed using the univariate weighted mean and general linear model. Decline in milk yield became signifi cant aft er the 8th week post-conception. Th e high yielders had the lowest fat contents. Milk fat increased signifi cantly during succeeding weeks post-conception. Th e highest fat level (8.5%) was observed in week 22. Th e solid-not-fat (SNF) was higher during the initial 8 weeks. Protein concentration declined with advancing pregnancy. Th e mineral contents were lower up to 8 weeks and increased later. It was concluded that milk fat concentrations increased linearly from week 2 to 22, while protein showed the opposite pattern in dairy buff aloes. SNF and lactose initially decreased up to week 14 but increased later on. Th is study suggests that milk composition from dairy buff aloes changes with advancing pregnancy, making it suitable for various types of human consumers.
Journal of Camelid Science, 2011
Livestock provides food and livelihood for livestock keeping communities and tribes in the arid a... more Livestock provides food and livelihood for livestock keeping communities and tribes in the arid and semi-arid lands of Balochistan. Camel milk is famous for its nutritional qualities and health properties. More than 40% of the Pakistani camel population (379,528 head) is kept in Balochistan, but facts about milk production and composition are, to a large extent, unknown. The present study was performed to acquire knowledge about the milk composition of the high producing Balochistani Kohi camel. It is of great importance to ...
Revista Brasileira de Ciência Avícola, 2018
A total of 120 one-day-old broiler chicks (Ross 308) were randomly assigned to 12 pens of 10 bird... more A total of 120 one-day-old broiler chicks (Ross 308) were randomly assigned to 12 pens of 10 birds in a completely randomized design (CRD). In four experimental diets, soya bean meal was replaced with a maggot meal at the rate of 0, 40, 50 and 60% designated as group A, B, C and D respectively. Body weight was significantly higher (p<0.05), whereas feed intake and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were significantly lower in group D than group A and B. Dressing percentage and apparent metabolizable energy were significantly (p<0.05) higher in group D than group A, B and C. Digestibility of dry matter, crude protein, ether extract and ash were significantly (p<0.05) higher, and crude fiber was significantly (p<0.05) lower in group D than group A. It was concluded that 60% soybean meal could be safely replaced by a maggot meal in broiler ration during the starter phase.
Revista Brasileira de Ciência Avícola, 2018
A total of 120 one-day-old broiler chicks (Ross 308) were randomly assigned to 12 pens of 10 bird... more A total of 120 one-day-old broiler chicks (Ross 308) were randomly assigned to 12 pens of 10 birds in a completely randomized design (CRD). In four experimental diets, soya bean meal was replaced with a maggot meal at the rate of 0, 40, 50 and 60% designated as group A, B, C and D respectively. Body weight was significantly higher (p<0.05), whereas feed intake and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were significantly lower in group D than group A and B. Dressing percentage and apparent metabolizable energy were significantly (p<0.05) higher in group D than group A, B and C. Digestibility of dry matter, crude protein, ether extract and ash were significantly (p<0.05) higher, and crude fiber was significantly (p<0.05) lower in group D than group A. It was concluded that 60% soybean meal could be safely replaced by a maggot meal in broiler ration during the starter phase.
Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2020
Spirulina has been used as a food source from many years for human and animals because of its sup... more Spirulina has been used as a food source from many years for human and animals because of its superior profile of nutrition. Spirulina (SPA) having antiviral activities can boost immune system, and better nutritional profile can increase growth performance by improving gut morphology. This study was conducted to investigate the impact of spirulina supplementation in ration on the humoral and cellular immune response, gut histomorphology, and economics of broiler production. A total of 120 day-old chicks were assigned to 4 dietary treatment; SPA0, SPA1, SPA2, and SPA3, each with 3 replicates having 10 birds in each replicate until 42 days of age. Treatment SPA0 was kept as control, and the birds were fed on basal ration, while the other treatments SPA1, SPA2, and SPA3 were supplemented with 1, 1.5, and 2 g spirulina/kg feed, respectively. Dietary supplementation of SPA3 significantly (P < 0.05) improved feed intake (8.95%), weight gain (12.5%), feed conversion ratio, and dressing percentage than that of control. Dietary treatment of SPA had comparatively low level of heterophil and higher level of lymphocytes than the control treatment. Spirulina supplementation had significant (P < 0.05) effect over antibody titer, against ND vaccine. The supplementation of SPA in diet at all levels has a significant effect on lengths of villi, and it increased number of goblet cells. The SPA3 showed significant increase in net and gross return of birds followed by SPA2, SPA1, and SPA0. It was concluded that spirulina improved growth performance, gut integrity, and immunity with better economics in broiler production.
Livestock provides food and livelihood for livestock keeping communities and tribes in the arid a... more Livestock provides food and livelihood for livestock keeping communities and tribes in the arid and semi-arid lands of Balochistan. Camel milk is famous for its nutritional qualities and health properties. More than 40% of the Pakistani camel population (379,528 head) is kept in Balochistan, but facts about milk production and composition are, to a large extent, unknown. The present study was performed to acquire knowledge about the milk composition of the high producing Balochistani Kohi camel. It is of great importance to evaluate and discuss scientific findings on camel milk in the context of the production systems. Camels in pastoral herds under ordinary grazing conditions provide a field for science and can contribute to food security and sovereignty. In this study, milk samples from six camels during initial and late stage of lactation were analysed for fat, protein, lactose, ash, sodium, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper and zinc. The study demonstrated that Kohi camel milk ...
Received: Revised: Accepted: Published online: January 17, 2016 September 03, 2016 September 04, ... more Received: Revised: Accepted: Published online: January 17, 2016 September 03, 2016 September 04, 2016 October 01, 2016 The present study was designed to investigate the potential toxicological interactions of concurrent oral administration of ochratoxin A (OTA) and endosulfan in the pregnant rabbit and developing embryos. For this purpose, 45 female rabbits were divided into nine equal groups (A-I). The rabbits in group A were kept as control, while those in group B to I were given OTA (0.03, 0.06mg/kg BW) and endosulfan (1.0 to 1.5mg/kg BW) for 15 day (day 6 to 20 of gestation). Half of the rabbits were euthanized at the end of experimental feeding period and embryos were collected, weighed and their crown to rump lengths were recorded. Blood samples for hematological and serum biochemical profiling and tissue for histopathological studies were collected. From the remaining sets of rabbits litter size and weight were recorded. Serum urea, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase (AST...
Diclofenac sodium is commonly used as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and ant rheumatic agent. In... more Diclofenac sodium is commonly used as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and ant rheumatic agent. In addition to its beneficial effects diclofenac has also been reported to be associated with some adverse effects. In this study hematological effects of diclofenac sodium were studied. The drug was administered in six goats, in two phases with adequate wash out period of 21 days between each phase. In phase-1 diclofenac was administered in all animals with 2.5 mg/kg body weight and in phase-2 with 1 mg/kg dose rate. Blood parameters altered significantly only with the high dose (2.5 mg/kg) of diclofenac sodium. red blood cells was significant decrease (P<0.05) at 12 hours and hemoglobin (at 6 and 12 hours) was observed with the high dose of the drug. A significant increased P<0.05) was detected in WBCs count at 6, 12 and 24 hours post high dose of diclofenac. Granulocytes decreased significantly (P<0.05) at 6 and 12 hours post high dose administration. Monocytes and lymphocytes increased significantly (P<0.05) with high dose of diclofenac at 6,12,24,48 and at 12 and 24 hours respectively. Decreased (P<0.05) platelets count was marked at 12 and 24 hours post diclofenac administration. It has been concluded that high dose of diclofenac sodium significantly affect blood cell count and the effects are drug related and subside 72 hours post drug administration.
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2009
The experiment was carried out at MS Poultry Farm Baffa, district Mansehra, North West Frontier P... more The experiment was carried out at MS Poultry Farm Baffa, district Mansehra, North West Frontier Province (NWFP) during 2005-2006. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of different levels of locally available probiotic (mixture of live cultured beneficial microbes having trade name as Organic Green Culture; OGC) was added in the starter rations of broiler chicks. The effectiveness of the product was quantified in terms of gain in body weight (GBW), dry matter intake(DMI) and feed efficiency (FE). Four hundred and sixteen day-old chicks were randomly distributed into 4 groups, A, B, C and D, where each group was further divided into 4 sub-groups containing 26 birds each. Four experimental diets viz, I, II, III and IV where OGC probiotic was added @ 0, 1, 2 and 4 grams per Kg of feed, respectively were randomly allotted to these 16 sub-groups in such a way that each ration was replicated 4 times. Each ration was given ad libitum twice daily. The experiment lasted...
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