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Research paper thumbnail of Molecular characterization of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis in cattle and humans at the North West of Pakistan

Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 2017

Brucellosis is a fatal zoonotic disease caused by members of the genus Brucella, resulting in sig... more Brucellosis is a fatal zoonotic disease caused by members of the genus Brucella, resulting in significant reproductive losses in animals. The present study was designed to evaluate the prevalence of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis by screening the serum of the blood samples through Serum Plate Agglutination Test (SPAT) assay and by duplex PCR. Blood samples were randomly collected from cattle (n=200) and human (n=200), and were placed in two groups with respect to their contact (direct and indirect) with cattle. The overall prevalence of brucellosis in cattle and human through SPAT assay was 15 and 6%, respectively. Amongst human, the prevalence was 10% in female and 2% in the male. The high rate of infection was found in females than males due to their frequent contact with cattle compared to males in the study area. Molecular diagnosis using duplex PCR showed 13 and 4% prevalence of brucellosis in cattle and human, respectively. The duplex PCR revealed 6 and 2% positive cases in female and male, respectively (P>0.05). Collectively, these results suggested a high prevalence of the diseases in humans (females) having direct contact with cattle. Furthermore, the results infer that the optimized PCR approach is more efficacious, specific and reliable compared to the routine conventional SPAT assay.

Research paper thumbnail of Cross Breeding Promotes Deterioration of Semen Quality in Cattle Bulls

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, Dec 1, 2017

Ibrar Muhammad Khan1, Rifat Ullah Khan1,*, Muhammad Subhan Qureshi2, Tahir Usman2, Adnan Khan1, Z... more Ibrar Muhammad Khan1, Rifat Ullah Khan1,*, Muhammad Subhan Qureshi2, Tahir Usman2, Adnan Khan1, Zakir Ullah1 and Hamid Rehman1 1Department of Animal Health, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan 2Depatment of Livestock Management, Breeding and Genetics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan Article Information Received 16 March 2016 Revised 23 October 2016 Accepted 25 March 2017 Available online 28 December 2017

Research paper thumbnail of An Assessment of the Growth and Profitability Potential of Meat-Type Broiler Strains under High Ambient Temperature

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2018

Zia ur Rehman1, Naila Chand1, Rifat Ullah Khan2,*, Sarzamin Khan1 and Muhammad Subhan Qureshi3 1D... more Zia ur Rehman1, Naila Chand1, Rifat Ullah Khan2,*, Sarzamin Khan1 and Muhammad Subhan Qureshi3 1Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar 2Department of Animal Health, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar 3Department of Livestock, Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar Article Information Received 17 March 2017 Revised 04 May 2017 Accepted 24 May 2017 Available online 25 January 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of body condition and pregnancy on milk yield and composition in crossbred dairy cattle under tropical conditions

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Vitamin C and Electrolytes Supplementation on Exotic and Local Poultry Semen Quality Under Thermal Stress in Pakistan

Research paper thumbnail of Improving phytate bound phosphorus bioavailability of sorghum by broilers using phytase enzyme

Research paper thumbnail of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB)-Isolation and Species-Specific Identification of Mycobacterium bovis from Bovine Raw Milk in Pakistan

Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2020

T uberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease of both human and animals. Mycobacterium tuber... more T uberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease of both human and animals. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the etiological agent of TB in human (Olea-Popelka et al., 2017) while Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) causing TB in animals (Grange, 1998) commonly called bovine tuberculosis (bTB). Bovine tuberculosis is one of the multifaceted, stubborn and debatable problems in front of world Abstract | A research study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis (bTB); detection of Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) infection in lactating indigenous cattle/buffaloes raised on different commercial dairy farms and exposing the hazards linked with milk-born tuberculosis infection in the area where unpasteurized milk is normally used in the central zone of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. A total of 1225 cattle and 1175 buffaloes of more than one year were studied for the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis. A total of 1608 milk samples (793 from cattle and 815 from buffaloes) were collected from already PPD (purified protein derivatives) tested lactating animals aseptically. The data obtained were finally analyzed statistically using chi squared test. The Mycobacterium was identified through ZN staining, culture and PCR. Out of 1608 milk samples, 60 (3.73%) were found positive for acid fast bacteria through ZN staining whereas the prevalence of Mycobacterium bovis was confirmed in 65 (4.04%) and 85 (5.29%) isolates through culture and PCR respectively. The zoonotic spread of M. bovis infection was established in the study area. The data determines that animal food products in Pakistan are common reservoirs of mycobacteria and may pose great risk to the public. Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is found one of the neglected zoonotic disease (NZD) caused by Mycobacterium bovis with public health significance and appear as a life threatening infection at the human-animal-ecosystem interface in low-resource settings in the central zone of KP, Pakistan. The surveillance, prevention and control programs of this NZD in the KP province of Pakistan is necessary because of the continual unrestricted movement of infected animals and the use of unpasteurized milk which might result in an increased spread of bTB to human population.

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of periodic supplementation of herbal infusion on the liver function and lipid profile of broiler chickens

Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2012

The present research study was undertaken at poultry research unit of Agricultural University, Pe... more The present research study was undertaken at poultry research unit of Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan in June-July, 2010 to investigate the effect of different timings of supplementing medicinal plants (Berberis lycium, Allium stivum, Solanum nigrum and Terminalia arjuna) infusion on the liver function and lipid profile of broiler at day-42. 240 day-old boiler chickens were randomly allocated to four groups; TI-0D, TI-1D, TI-2D, and TI-3D and received infusion (50 ml L-1) on daily, alternate, two and three days of ...

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of breeding method on calf sex and postpartum reproductive performance of cattle and buffaloes

Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2012

Successful farmers produce almost one calf per animal annually through natural and artificial mat... more Successful farmers produce almost one calf per animal annually through natural and artificial mating in Pakistan. The Present study investigated the effect of mating method on calf sex and postpartum reproductive performance (PPRP) in cross bred cattle and buffalo. Data on 1591 animals including 795 crossbred cattle and 796 buffaloes were analyzed through SPSS 11. The results revealed overall 55% male births in the cattle and buffalo population. Among the postpartum reproductive traits buffalo had significantly (P< ...

Research paper thumbnail of DSP connecting Rumi, Iqbal, Tolerance and SDGs

Fourth International Conference and Industrial Exhibitoion on Dairy Science Park IV, Nov 1-5, Konya, Turkey, 2017

This paper presented at the Fourth International Conference and Industrial Exhibitoion on Dairy S... more This paper presented at the Fourth International Conference and Industrial Exhibitoion on Dairy Science Park IV, Nov 1-5, 2017, Konya, Turkey, has reviewed the philosophy of Mevlana Jalal ud Din Rumi regarding love, tolerance, respect and spiritualism; appreciating each others and knowing the value of each other. Rumi (1230) told Iqbal (1930) that, “Downfall is fate of those who fail to safeguard their identity”. Iqbal urged for Quranic interpretation, respecting ego, restraint and tolerance and looking at the East for the rising sun as sign of Hope. The year 2000 saw the War on Terror associated with competition, fanaticism, indifference and materialism. The United Nations defined Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to protect the future generations. The “Fourth International Conference and Industrial Exhibition on Dairy Science Park” was held at Selcuk University Konya, the city of Mevlana Rumi, to connect the glorious Past with the Future of the Islamic Era, through SDGAction9671 changed to SDGAction40154.

Research paper thumbnail of Modeling and Management of Post-Conception Decline in Milk Yield of Dairy Buffaloes

Canadian Journal of Plant Science

Dairy buffalo farmers in Pakistan avoid postpartum rebreeding due to fear in milk yield decline. ... more Dairy buffalo farmers in Pakistan avoid postpartum rebreeding due to fear in milk yield decline. Under the present study reduction in milk yield due to pregnancy was worked out using 23 pregnant and 17 non–pregnant buffaloes under field conditions and the decline was managed through feed supplementation treatments. The treatments provided were Pregnant with traditional ration (PRT), pregnant with supplemented ration (PRS) and non pregnant with traditional ration (NPRT). The animals were categorized into high milk yielder (HMY), medium milk yielder (MMY) and low milk yielder (LMY), producing 66-75, 56-65, and 46-55 liters/wk, respectively. Milk production was recorded up to 23rd week post-conception. The reduction in milk yield became significant on 7th week post-conception. The line JP8 model gave good fit (R 2 = 0.9527). In the high yielder, the predicted reduction was highest (-4.48 liters/wk) than moderate and low yielder (-2.37 and -0.94 liters/wk). In the high yielder the decli...

Research paper thumbnail of Comparative effect of different schedules of administration of medicinal plants (allium sativum, berberis lycium, eclipta alba and mangifera indica) infusion on the immunity and overall Performance of broiler chicks

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). ...

Research paper thumbnail of Lactation-reproduction interaction in dairy buffaloes

PhD thesis, Sarzamin Khan UAP, 2007

The experimental buffaloes were selected in NWF province of Pakistan. Complete milk yield records... more The experimental buffaloes were selected in NWF province of Pakistan. Complete milk yield records for 48 weeks of lactation were obtained for 465 pregnant and 179 non-pregnant buffaloes. Model-1 to 3 were used to find out the factors affecting milk yield reduction due to pregnancy. Model 4 was used to modulate milk yield reduction with the onset of pregnancy at medium sized private farms comprising lactation records of 40 buffaloes. The data indicate that post-conception reduction in milk yield was earlier in the buffaloes that conceived during 11-28 weeks of lactation, followed by those conceived during 29-36 and 37-48 weeks of lactation respectively. Noticeable reduction in milk yield was found during 3rd, 5th and 6th month of pregnancy in the animals conceiving at earlier, mid or later stages of lactation. Initially the milk yield in pregnant animals increased up to 2 months post-conception and then decreased at an almost constant rate. The reduction was visible after 5th week post-conception. The decline in milk with advancement pregnancy was slight up to a point which we declared as joining point; thereafter the decline was much greater.

Research paper thumbnail of Response and resilience of Asian agrifood systems to COVID-19: An assessment across twenty-five countries and four regional farming and food systems

Agricultural Systems, 2021

This regional synthesis addresses a major gap in knowledge about the effects of COVID-19 on agric... more This regional synthesis addresses a major gap in knowledge about the effects of COVID-19 on agriculture and food across Asia • Key informants from 20 Asian countries assessed early direct and indirect effects on each of four major regional farming and food systems • The analysis showed Asian farming and food systems were moderately resilient to the pandemic, especially the hill mixed system • System resilience, food and labour markets, and farm and food chain economic benefits are key priorities for recovery policies and programmes • This study highlights COVID-19 effects and informs recovery policies and precautionary strategies against future pandemics in Asia and globally

Research paper thumbnail of Proc DSP VI 2023 Bahawalpur

KNP-1. Establishing meat companies for increasing the production… ……..Junejo BM KNP-2. A global p... more KNP-1. Establishing meat companies for increasing the production… ……..Junejo BM KNP-2. A global perspective on pastoralists' value to biodiversity…………,,..Adams C KNP-3. Introducing academia-industry-government-nexus Qureshi MS KNP-4. Nutritional quality assessment of camel milk and its anti……….. , ..Wattoo FH KNP-5. Poverty alleviation of pastoral camel farming ……………..… …Marghazani IB KNP-6. The current and future economic scenarios of the………….. ………Ahmed et al KNP-7 Power of genomics for camel improvement……………………………Babar ME KNP-8. Evaluation of the dairy Industry in Türkiye. Direk M KNP-9. Crimean-congo haemorrhagic fever virus in… …

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Different Equilibration Times on Post-Thaw Cryopreserved Semen Quality of Cattle and Buffalo Bulls

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2021

Authors' Contribution MS and RK designed the study and planned the experiments. IA, JH, SUR and S... more Authors' Contribution MS and RK designed the study and planned the experiments. IA, JH, SUR and SU helped in the analysis. MS wrote the manuscript. RK, SJM and MJ revised the manuscript.

Research paper thumbnail of Fertility improvement in cross-bred dairy cows through supplementation of vitamin E as antioxidant

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2016

Reproductive cyclicity of cross-bred cattle has been reported to be reduced due to stress. This s... more Reproductive cyclicity of cross-bred cattle has been reported to be reduced due to stress. This study was conducted to investigate the role of vitamin E in combating stress. The experiment was conducted on 36 lactating dairy cows, comprising indigenous (9 Sahiwal, 9 Achai), 9 cross-bred (Sahiwal x Holstein Frisian) and 9 Holstein Frisian located at two state dairy farms. Vitamin E was supplemented in feed at a dose rate of 1000 IU/ cow/ day for 40 days. Sampling was conducted on day-zero (control), day-20 and day-40 of vitamin E supplementation during the diestrus phase. Concentrations of SOD and GPx increased significantly (P<0.001) with vitamin E supplementation. Breeds also varied in SOD and GPx activities (P<0.05 and P<0.001 respectively). The stress markers (plasma MDA, HSP-70 and serum cortisol) decreased significantly with vitamin E supplementation while breeds also showed variation in these parameters (P<0.001). Progesterone concentration increased significantly ...

Research paper thumbnail of Dietary Flaxseed supplementation effect on bovine semen quality parameters

The objective of present was to determine the effect of dietary Flaxseed supplementation (rich so... more The objective of present was to determine the effect of dietary Flaxseed supplementation (rich source of Omega 3 fatty acid) on the bull sperm quality. Three different cattle breeds (i.e. Holstein Friesian, Jersey, Friesian-Sahiwal crossbred) were used and Flaxseed was given in ration for nine weeks. The fresh semen quality parameters viz seminal volume, sperm concentration, mass motility and percent motility were observed every week. The results showed that the sperm count was significantly (p < 0.05) affected by the Flaxseed supplementation and observed higher in Holstein Friesian followed by Jersey breed. Similarly, the mass motility was also found highest in Holstein Friesian followed by Jersey. However, the seminal volume remained nonsignificant (p > 0.05) among various treated groups. Based upon the results it can be concluded that linseed supplementation might improves semen quality in bovine bulls.

Research paper thumbnail of Changes in postpartum metabolites and resumption of ovarian cyclicity in primiparous and multiparous dairy cows

Applied Biological Chemistry, 2018

The postpartum period in high-yielding dairy cows creates an enormous drain of nutrients in favor... more The postpartum period in high-yielding dairy cows creates an enormous drain of nutrients in favor of milk yield which antagonizes the resumption of ovulatory cycles. Therefore, a study was undertaken to evaluate the association of changes in postpartum serum metabolites with resumption of ovarian cyclicity. A total of 24 clinically healthy, freshly parturated primiparous (P-1) and multiparous (P-2) Holstein Frisian cows was selected. Cows were further divided on the basis of body condition score (BCS) 1 and 2 having BCS 3 or above 3, respectively. Weekly blood samples were collected and serum glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, progesterone, and cortisol concentrations were determined for a period of 7 weeks. The glucose concentration was significantly (P \ 0.05) higher in cows in P-2 during week 7. Cows in parity 2 had significantly (P \ 0.05) high cholesterol during week 6 and 7. The serum triglyceride concentration in multiparous animals having BCS-2 during week 6 was increased significantly (P \ 0.05). Serum cortisol was significantly (P \ 0.05) high in P-1 during week 1 and 2 and significantly (P \ 0.05) high in P-2 during week 7. Serum progesterone was significantly (P \ 0.05) higher in cows during week 7 in P-2 having BCS-2. The increased serum progesterone concentration during postpartum period was associated with decreased levels of serum cortisol and more availability of cholesterol and glucose. The multiparous cows maintained the postpartum blood metabolite concentration and showed better adaptability to reproductive cyclicity during the postpartum period as compared to primiparous cows.

Research paper thumbnail of Determination of meat yield and dressing percentage of Turki, Afghan Arabi and Baluchi sheep breeds in Afghanistan

The study was designed to determine the meat yield and dressing percentage of young rams aged 24 ... more The study was designed to determine the meat yield and dressing percentage of young rams aged 24 months belonging to three breeds i.e. Turki,

Research paper thumbnail of Molecular characterization of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis in cattle and humans at the North West of Pakistan

Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 2017

Brucellosis is a fatal zoonotic disease caused by members of the genus Brucella, resulting in sig... more Brucellosis is a fatal zoonotic disease caused by members of the genus Brucella, resulting in significant reproductive losses in animals. The present study was designed to evaluate the prevalence of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis by screening the serum of the blood samples through Serum Plate Agglutination Test (SPAT) assay and by duplex PCR. Blood samples were randomly collected from cattle (n=200) and human (n=200), and were placed in two groups with respect to their contact (direct and indirect) with cattle. The overall prevalence of brucellosis in cattle and human through SPAT assay was 15 and 6%, respectively. Amongst human, the prevalence was 10% in female and 2% in the male. The high rate of infection was found in females than males due to their frequent contact with cattle compared to males in the study area. Molecular diagnosis using duplex PCR showed 13 and 4% prevalence of brucellosis in cattle and human, respectively. The duplex PCR revealed 6 and 2% positive cases in female and male, respectively (P>0.05). Collectively, these results suggested a high prevalence of the diseases in humans (females) having direct contact with cattle. Furthermore, the results infer that the optimized PCR approach is more efficacious, specific and reliable compared to the routine conventional SPAT assay.

Research paper thumbnail of Cross Breeding Promotes Deterioration of Semen Quality in Cattle Bulls

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, Dec 1, 2017

Ibrar Muhammad Khan1, Rifat Ullah Khan1,*, Muhammad Subhan Qureshi2, Tahir Usman2, Adnan Khan1, Z... more Ibrar Muhammad Khan1, Rifat Ullah Khan1,*, Muhammad Subhan Qureshi2, Tahir Usman2, Adnan Khan1, Zakir Ullah1 and Hamid Rehman1 1Department of Animal Health, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan 2Depatment of Livestock Management, Breeding and Genetics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan Article Information Received 16 March 2016 Revised 23 October 2016 Accepted 25 March 2017 Available online 28 December 2017

Research paper thumbnail of An Assessment of the Growth and Profitability Potential of Meat-Type Broiler Strains under High Ambient Temperature

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2018

Zia ur Rehman1, Naila Chand1, Rifat Ullah Khan2,*, Sarzamin Khan1 and Muhammad Subhan Qureshi3 1D... more Zia ur Rehman1, Naila Chand1, Rifat Ullah Khan2,*, Sarzamin Khan1 and Muhammad Subhan Qureshi3 1Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar 2Department of Animal Health, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar 3Department of Livestock, Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar Article Information Received 17 March 2017 Revised 04 May 2017 Accepted 24 May 2017 Available online 25 January 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of body condition and pregnancy on milk yield and composition in crossbred dairy cattle under tropical conditions

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Vitamin C and Electrolytes Supplementation on Exotic and Local Poultry Semen Quality Under Thermal Stress in Pakistan

Research paper thumbnail of Improving phytate bound phosphorus bioavailability of sorghum by broilers using phytase enzyme

Research paper thumbnail of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB)-Isolation and Species-Specific Identification of Mycobacterium bovis from Bovine Raw Milk in Pakistan

Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2020

T uberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease of both human and animals. Mycobacterium tuber... more T uberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease of both human and animals. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the etiological agent of TB in human (Olea-Popelka et al., 2017) while Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) causing TB in animals (Grange, 1998) commonly called bovine tuberculosis (bTB). Bovine tuberculosis is one of the multifaceted, stubborn and debatable problems in front of world Abstract | A research study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis (bTB); detection of Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) infection in lactating indigenous cattle/buffaloes raised on different commercial dairy farms and exposing the hazards linked with milk-born tuberculosis infection in the area where unpasteurized milk is normally used in the central zone of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. A total of 1225 cattle and 1175 buffaloes of more than one year were studied for the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis. A total of 1608 milk samples (793 from cattle and 815 from buffaloes) were collected from already PPD (purified protein derivatives) tested lactating animals aseptically. The data obtained were finally analyzed statistically using chi squared test. The Mycobacterium was identified through ZN staining, culture and PCR. Out of 1608 milk samples, 60 (3.73%) were found positive for acid fast bacteria through ZN staining whereas the prevalence of Mycobacterium bovis was confirmed in 65 (4.04%) and 85 (5.29%) isolates through culture and PCR respectively. The zoonotic spread of M. bovis infection was established in the study area. The data determines that animal food products in Pakistan are common reservoirs of mycobacteria and may pose great risk to the public. Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is found one of the neglected zoonotic disease (NZD) caused by Mycobacterium bovis with public health significance and appear as a life threatening infection at the human-animal-ecosystem interface in low-resource settings in the central zone of KP, Pakistan. The surveillance, prevention and control programs of this NZD in the KP province of Pakistan is necessary because of the continual unrestricted movement of infected animals and the use of unpasteurized milk which might result in an increased spread of bTB to human population.

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of periodic supplementation of herbal infusion on the liver function and lipid profile of broiler chickens

Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2012

The present research study was undertaken at poultry research unit of Agricultural University, Pe... more The present research study was undertaken at poultry research unit of Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan in June-July, 2010 to investigate the effect of different timings of supplementing medicinal plants (Berberis lycium, Allium stivum, Solanum nigrum and Terminalia arjuna) infusion on the liver function and lipid profile of broiler at day-42. 240 day-old boiler chickens were randomly allocated to four groups; TI-0D, TI-1D, TI-2D, and TI-3D and received infusion (50 ml L-1) on daily, alternate, two and three days of ...

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of breeding method on calf sex and postpartum reproductive performance of cattle and buffaloes

Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2012

Successful farmers produce almost one calf per animal annually through natural and artificial mat... more Successful farmers produce almost one calf per animal annually through natural and artificial mating in Pakistan. The Present study investigated the effect of mating method on calf sex and postpartum reproductive performance (PPRP) in cross bred cattle and buffalo. Data on 1591 animals including 795 crossbred cattle and 796 buffaloes were analyzed through SPSS 11. The results revealed overall 55% male births in the cattle and buffalo population. Among the postpartum reproductive traits buffalo had significantly (P< ...

Research paper thumbnail of DSP connecting Rumi, Iqbal, Tolerance and SDGs

Fourth International Conference and Industrial Exhibitoion on Dairy Science Park IV, Nov 1-5, Konya, Turkey, 2017

This paper presented at the Fourth International Conference and Industrial Exhibitoion on Dairy S... more This paper presented at the Fourth International Conference and Industrial Exhibitoion on Dairy Science Park IV, Nov 1-5, 2017, Konya, Turkey, has reviewed the philosophy of Mevlana Jalal ud Din Rumi regarding love, tolerance, respect and spiritualism; appreciating each others and knowing the value of each other. Rumi (1230) told Iqbal (1930) that, “Downfall is fate of those who fail to safeguard their identity”. Iqbal urged for Quranic interpretation, respecting ego, restraint and tolerance and looking at the East for the rising sun as sign of Hope. The year 2000 saw the War on Terror associated with competition, fanaticism, indifference and materialism. The United Nations defined Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to protect the future generations. The “Fourth International Conference and Industrial Exhibition on Dairy Science Park” was held at Selcuk University Konya, the city of Mevlana Rumi, to connect the glorious Past with the Future of the Islamic Era, through SDGAction9671 changed to SDGAction40154.

Research paper thumbnail of Modeling and Management of Post-Conception Decline in Milk Yield of Dairy Buffaloes

Canadian Journal of Plant Science

Dairy buffalo farmers in Pakistan avoid postpartum rebreeding due to fear in milk yield decline. ... more Dairy buffalo farmers in Pakistan avoid postpartum rebreeding due to fear in milk yield decline. Under the present study reduction in milk yield due to pregnancy was worked out using 23 pregnant and 17 non–pregnant buffaloes under field conditions and the decline was managed through feed supplementation treatments. The treatments provided were Pregnant with traditional ration (PRT), pregnant with supplemented ration (PRS) and non pregnant with traditional ration (NPRT). The animals were categorized into high milk yielder (HMY), medium milk yielder (MMY) and low milk yielder (LMY), producing 66-75, 56-65, and 46-55 liters/wk, respectively. Milk production was recorded up to 23rd week post-conception. The reduction in milk yield became significant on 7th week post-conception. The line JP8 model gave good fit (R 2 = 0.9527). In the high yielder, the predicted reduction was highest (-4.48 liters/wk) than moderate and low yielder (-2.37 and -0.94 liters/wk). In the high yielder the decli...

Research paper thumbnail of Comparative effect of different schedules of administration of medicinal plants (allium sativum, berberis lycium, eclipta alba and mangifera indica) infusion on the immunity and overall Performance of broiler chicks

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). ...

Research paper thumbnail of Lactation-reproduction interaction in dairy buffaloes

PhD thesis, Sarzamin Khan UAP, 2007

The experimental buffaloes were selected in NWF province of Pakistan. Complete milk yield records... more The experimental buffaloes were selected in NWF province of Pakistan. Complete milk yield records for 48 weeks of lactation were obtained for 465 pregnant and 179 non-pregnant buffaloes. Model-1 to 3 were used to find out the factors affecting milk yield reduction due to pregnancy. Model 4 was used to modulate milk yield reduction with the onset of pregnancy at medium sized private farms comprising lactation records of 40 buffaloes. The data indicate that post-conception reduction in milk yield was earlier in the buffaloes that conceived during 11-28 weeks of lactation, followed by those conceived during 29-36 and 37-48 weeks of lactation respectively. Noticeable reduction in milk yield was found during 3rd, 5th and 6th month of pregnancy in the animals conceiving at earlier, mid or later stages of lactation. Initially the milk yield in pregnant animals increased up to 2 months post-conception and then decreased at an almost constant rate. The reduction was visible after 5th week post-conception. The decline in milk with advancement pregnancy was slight up to a point which we declared as joining point; thereafter the decline was much greater.

Research paper thumbnail of Response and resilience of Asian agrifood systems to COVID-19: An assessment across twenty-five countries and four regional farming and food systems

Agricultural Systems, 2021

This regional synthesis addresses a major gap in knowledge about the effects of COVID-19 on agric... more This regional synthesis addresses a major gap in knowledge about the effects of COVID-19 on agriculture and food across Asia • Key informants from 20 Asian countries assessed early direct and indirect effects on each of four major regional farming and food systems • The analysis showed Asian farming and food systems were moderately resilient to the pandemic, especially the hill mixed system • System resilience, food and labour markets, and farm and food chain economic benefits are key priorities for recovery policies and programmes • This study highlights COVID-19 effects and informs recovery policies and precautionary strategies against future pandemics in Asia and globally

Research paper thumbnail of Proc DSP VI 2023 Bahawalpur

KNP-1. Establishing meat companies for increasing the production… ……..Junejo BM KNP-2. A global p... more KNP-1. Establishing meat companies for increasing the production… ……..Junejo BM KNP-2. A global perspective on pastoralists' value to biodiversity…………,,..Adams C KNP-3. Introducing academia-industry-government-nexus Qureshi MS KNP-4. Nutritional quality assessment of camel milk and its anti……….. , ..Wattoo FH KNP-5. Poverty alleviation of pastoral camel farming ……………..… …Marghazani IB KNP-6. The current and future economic scenarios of the………….. ………Ahmed et al KNP-7 Power of genomics for camel improvement……………………………Babar ME KNP-8. Evaluation of the dairy Industry in Türkiye. Direk M KNP-9. Crimean-congo haemorrhagic fever virus in… …

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Different Equilibration Times on Post-Thaw Cryopreserved Semen Quality of Cattle and Buffalo Bulls

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2021

Authors' Contribution MS and RK designed the study and planned the experiments. IA, JH, SUR and S... more Authors' Contribution MS and RK designed the study and planned the experiments. IA, JH, SUR and SU helped in the analysis. MS wrote the manuscript. RK, SJM and MJ revised the manuscript.

Research paper thumbnail of Fertility improvement in cross-bred dairy cows through supplementation of vitamin E as antioxidant

Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2016

Reproductive cyclicity of cross-bred cattle has been reported to be reduced due to stress. This s... more Reproductive cyclicity of cross-bred cattle has been reported to be reduced due to stress. This study was conducted to investigate the role of vitamin E in combating stress. The experiment was conducted on 36 lactating dairy cows, comprising indigenous (9 Sahiwal, 9 Achai), 9 cross-bred (Sahiwal x Holstein Frisian) and 9 Holstein Frisian located at two state dairy farms. Vitamin E was supplemented in feed at a dose rate of 1000 IU/ cow/ day for 40 days. Sampling was conducted on day-zero (control), day-20 and day-40 of vitamin E supplementation during the diestrus phase. Concentrations of SOD and GPx increased significantly (P<0.001) with vitamin E supplementation. Breeds also varied in SOD and GPx activities (P<0.05 and P<0.001 respectively). The stress markers (plasma MDA, HSP-70 and serum cortisol) decreased significantly with vitamin E supplementation while breeds also showed variation in these parameters (P<0.001). Progesterone concentration increased significantly ...

Research paper thumbnail of Dietary Flaxseed supplementation effect on bovine semen quality parameters

The objective of present was to determine the effect of dietary Flaxseed supplementation (rich so... more The objective of present was to determine the effect of dietary Flaxseed supplementation (rich source of Omega 3 fatty acid) on the bull sperm quality. Three different cattle breeds (i.e. Holstein Friesian, Jersey, Friesian-Sahiwal crossbred) were used and Flaxseed was given in ration for nine weeks. The fresh semen quality parameters viz seminal volume, sperm concentration, mass motility and percent motility were observed every week. The results showed that the sperm count was significantly (p < 0.05) affected by the Flaxseed supplementation and observed higher in Holstein Friesian followed by Jersey breed. Similarly, the mass motility was also found highest in Holstein Friesian followed by Jersey. However, the seminal volume remained nonsignificant (p > 0.05) among various treated groups. Based upon the results it can be concluded that linseed supplementation might improves semen quality in bovine bulls.

Research paper thumbnail of Changes in postpartum metabolites and resumption of ovarian cyclicity in primiparous and multiparous dairy cows

Applied Biological Chemistry, 2018

The postpartum period in high-yielding dairy cows creates an enormous drain of nutrients in favor... more The postpartum period in high-yielding dairy cows creates an enormous drain of nutrients in favor of milk yield which antagonizes the resumption of ovulatory cycles. Therefore, a study was undertaken to evaluate the association of changes in postpartum serum metabolites with resumption of ovarian cyclicity. A total of 24 clinically healthy, freshly parturated primiparous (P-1) and multiparous (P-2) Holstein Frisian cows was selected. Cows were further divided on the basis of body condition score (BCS) 1 and 2 having BCS 3 or above 3, respectively. Weekly blood samples were collected and serum glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, progesterone, and cortisol concentrations were determined for a period of 7 weeks. The glucose concentration was significantly (P \ 0.05) higher in cows in P-2 during week 7. Cows in parity 2 had significantly (P \ 0.05) high cholesterol during week 6 and 7. The serum triglyceride concentration in multiparous animals having BCS-2 during week 6 was increased significantly (P \ 0.05). Serum cortisol was significantly (P \ 0.05) high in P-1 during week 1 and 2 and significantly (P \ 0.05) high in P-2 during week 7. Serum progesterone was significantly (P \ 0.05) higher in cows during week 7 in P-2 having BCS-2. The increased serum progesterone concentration during postpartum period was associated with decreased levels of serum cortisol and more availability of cholesterol and glucose. The multiparous cows maintained the postpartum blood metabolite concentration and showed better adaptability to reproductive cyclicity during the postpartum period as compared to primiparous cows.

Research paper thumbnail of Determination of meat yield and dressing percentage of Turki, Afghan Arabi and Baluchi sheep breeds in Afghanistan

The study was designed to determine the meat yield and dressing percentage of young rams aged 24 ... more The study was designed to determine the meat yield and dressing percentage of young rams aged 24 months belonging to three breeds i.e. Turki,