Volume 15 (2024)
Volume 14 (2023)
Volume 13 (2022)
Volume 12 (2021)
Volume 11 (2020)
Volume 10 (2019)
Volume 9 (2018)
Volume 8 (2017)
Volume 7 (2016)
Volume 6 (2015)
Volume 5 (2014)
Volume 4 (2013)
Volume 3 (2012)
Volume 2 (2011)
Volume 1 (2010)

Pharmacology
Central Effect of Exogenous Histamine on Pain Induced by Sub-Plantar Injection of Formalin in Rabbits

Esmaeal Tamaddonfard

Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2010, , Pages 1-6

Abstract
  In the present study, the effects of intracerebroventricular (ICV) administration of normal saline (control), histamine, mepyramine (a histamine H1-receptor antagonist) and ranitidine (a histamine H2-receptor antagonist) were investigated on the formalin-induced pain in rabbits. Subcutaneous (SC) injection ...  Read More

Unilateral orchidectomy in donkey (Equus asinus): Evaluation of different surgical techniques, histological and morphological changes on remaining testis

Magda Mahmoud Ali Omar; Khaled Mohamed Ahmed Hassanein; Abdel-Razek Khalifa Abdel-Razek; Haroon Ali Yousef Hussein

Volume 4, Issue 1 , March 2013, , Pages 1-6

Abstract
  Unilateral orchidectomy (UO) is required when further breeding potential is important. It is sometimes necessary to remove a single testis in a matured stallion for therapeutic reasons. In this study, twelve donkeys were used to evaluate three techniques of unilateral castration, histological and morphological ...  Read More

Frequency of cardiac arrhythmias in high and low- yielding dairy cows

Afshin Jafari Dehkordi; Abdonnaser Mohebi; Masoumeh Heidari Soreshjani

Volume 5, Issue 1 , March 2014, , Pages 1-5

Abstract
  Electrocardiography (ECG) may be used to recognize cardiac disorders. Levels of milk production may change the serum electrolytes which its imbalance has a role in cardiac arrhythmia. Fifty high yielding and fifty low yielding Holstein dairy cows were used in this study. Electrocardiography was recorded ...  Read More

An overview on Leishmania vaccines: A narrative review article

Hossein Rezvan; Mohammad Moafi

Volume 6, Issue 1 , March 2015, , Pages 1-7

Abstract
  Leishmaniasis is one of the major health problems and categorized as a class I disease (emerging and uncontrolled) by World Health Organization (WHO), causing highly significant morbidity and mortality. Indeed, more than 350 million individuals are at risk of Leishmania infection, and about 1.6 million ...  Read More

The effects of pomegranate extract on normal adult rat kidney: A stereological study

Esrafil Mansouri; John Basgen; Sadegh Saremy

Volume 7, Issue 1 , March 2016, , Pages 1-6

Abstract
  Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) has been used widely in the traditional medicine of various civilizations for more than 5000 years. The pomegranate tree has several parts; each part has useful medicinal effects. Previous studies have demonstrated the antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory ...  Read More

Theriogenology
Evaluation of the morphological features of the uterine tubes during postnatal development in West African Dwarf goats (Capra hircus)

Clifford Nwabugwu Abiaezute; Innocent Chima Nwaogu; Udensi Maduabuchi Igwebuike

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2017, , Pages 1-6

Abstract
  The objective of this study was to highlight the postnatal development of the uterine tubes of the West African Dwarf goat from birth to 28 weeks of age by gross examination and light microscopy. There was a caudal migration of the paired uterine tubes from behind the paired kidneys at birth to the pelvic ...  Read More

Poultry
Comparative study of semen traits and histomorphometric features of testes ‎of broiler breeder males with different phenotypic traits

Alireza Talebi; Manoochehr Alimehr; Mohammad Hossein Alavi; Gholamreza Najafi; Naeimeh Simaei

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2018, , Pages 1-6

Abstract
  Fertility reduction due to sub-fertile males is a major concern in breeder flocks. Phenotypic traits of broiler breeder males and their relationships with fertility can be used as reliable indicators for identification and removal of sub-fertile males from the breeder flocks. This study was conducted ...  Read More

Embryology
The ossification of the vertebral column, thorax and sternum in the quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Aris Pourlis; John Antonopoulos

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 1-7

Abstract
  The ossification centers onset of the quail vertebrae, ribs, and sternum in embryos and hatchling birds was studied. Specimens were cleared, stained with Alcian Blue and Alizarin Red S and examined using stereomicroscope. The chondral rudiments of the vertebrae were observed at the 6th day of incubation ...  Read More

Ultrasonographic examination of the normal caprine neonatal brain

Elham Hassan; Ahmed Abdelgalil; Faisal Torad

Volume 11, Issue 1 , March 2020, , Pages 1-5

Abstract
  Ultrasonography is a safe, rapid, and non-invasive diagnostic tool that has been previously used for imaging infants and canine neonatal brains. The purpose of the present study was to describe the ultrasonographic appearance of the brain in clinically normal caprine neonates. Ultrasonographic examination ...  Read More

Laparoscopic left hemihepatectomy combined with right lateral hepatic ‎lobectomy in pigs: surgical approach and comparative study of the ‎inflammatory response versus open surgery

Hua Zhang; Jin-jin Tong; Zhao-Nan Zhang; Hong-Bin Wang; Yong-Hong Zhang

Volume 12, Issue 1 , March 2021, , Pages 1-6

Abstract
  This study describes a left hemihepatectomy combined with a right lateral hepatic lobectomy. It compares the inflammatory response associated with laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH group, n = 7) with conventional open hepatectomy (OH group, n = 7). Blood was collected before surgery as well as 1, 2, 3, 5, ...  Read More

Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetic enhancement of marbofloxacin by alpha-1-monolaurin pre-treatment in broiler chickens

Sheen Tukra; Ratn Deep Singh; Hiteshkumar Patel; Vaidehi Sarvaiya; Sanjaykumar Vaghela; Ankitkumar Patel; Shaileshkumar Mody

Volume 15, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 1-6

Abstract
  The present study investigated the prospect of improvement in pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of marbofloxacin due to alpha-1-monolaurin pre-treatment in broiler chickens. Two groups of broilers were administered a single oral dose of marbofloxacin (5.00 mg kg-1 body weight): Group-I without pre-treatment ...  Read More

In vitro assessment of the digestibility of forage based sheep diet, supplemented with raw garlic, garlic oil and monensin

Ehsan Anassori; Bahram Dalir-Naghadeh; Rasoul Pirmohammadi; Akbar Taghizadeh; Siamak Asri-Rezaei; Safa Farahmand-Azar; Maghsoud Besharati; Morteza Tahmoozi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2012, , Pages 5-11

Abstract
  The effect of inclusion of garlic essential oil (EO) at 33, 66 and 100 μg mL-1, raw garlic (GAR) at 5, 10 and 15 mg mL-1 and monensin (MON) at 7.5 μg mL-1 of incubation medium on organic matter digestibility (OMD) was studied with in vitro gas production, ANKOM daisyII and conventional in vitro ...  Read More

Morphometrical Study of the Temporal Bone and Auditory Ossicles in Guinea Pig

Ahmadali Mohammadpour

Volume 2, Issue 1 , March 2011, , Pages 7-12

Abstract
  In this research, anatomical descriptions of the structure of the temporal bone and auditory ossicles have been performed based on dissection of ten guinea pigs. The results showed that, in guinea pig temporal bone was similar to other animals and had three parts; squamous, tympanic and petrous .The ...  Read More

Protective effects of Chromolaena odorata extract on experimental benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats

Remigius Ibe Onoja; Shodeinde Vincent Olumuyiwa Shoyinka; Jacinta Ngozi Omeke; Nnenna Tochi Emejuo; Stella Nkemdilim Ugwoke

Volume 14, Issue 2 , February 2023, , Pages 59-64

Abstract
  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an age-related disease in dogs and man leading to prostate enlargement which impinges on the urethra causing urinary outflow obstruction. Due to the side effects of surgery and chemotherapy used for the treatment of this disease, attention is now focused on phytotherapeutics ...  Read More

Study on the Use of Dried Poultry Litter in the Camel's Ration

Abdel-Baset Nasr Sayed; Abbas Seif Fathy

Volume 1, Issue 2 , September 2010, , Pages 65-71

Abstract
  A feeding trial of 120 days duration was conducted to study the effect of replacing 20 and 25 % of camel ration by poultry litter (PL) on the performance and some blood biochemical parameters. Fifteen healthy one–humped camels were allotted into three groups (5 animals / group). The first group ...  Read More

Effects of BIO on proliferation and chondrogenic differentiation of mouse marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells

Mohamadreza Baghaban Eslaminejad; Nasrin Fallah

Volume 4, Issue 2 , June 2013, , Pages 69-76

Abstract
  In vitro expansion of mesenchymal stem cell (MSCs) into large number is necessary for their application in cell-based treatment of articular cartilage defects. On the other hand, some studies have indicated that BIO (6-Bromoindirubin-3-Oxime) possesses mitogenic effects on cell culture. The objective ...  Read More

Effect of Small Intestine Strangulation Obstruction on Clinical and Histopathological Parameters An Experimental Study in Donkeys

Haroun Ali Youssef; Magda M. Ali; Heba Mohamed M. Kuraa

Volume 2, Issue 2 , June 2011, , Pages 75-86

Abstract
  To study clinical and histopathological changes occur within the first 12 hours of strangulating obstruction of the small intestine in equine, twenty five adult donkeys were used in an experimental study. Strangulation obstruction of the small intestine was performed for 3, 6, 9 and 12 hours, respectively. ...  Read More

An investigation on body weights, blood glucose levels and pituitary-gonadal axis hormones in diabetic and metformin-treated diabetic female rats

Pouya Pournaghi; Rajab-Ali Sadrkhanlou; Shapour Hasanzadeh; Azadeh Foroughi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , June 2012, , Pages 79-84

Abstract
  Diabetes is a metabolic disorder which affects whole body systems including reproductive system. Diabetes is also a contributing factor to infertility. Metformin is one of the most common drugs to control hyperglycemia. In this study, 36 adult Sprague-Dawley female rats (170-210 g) were divided into ...  Read More

Bio-efficacy comparison of herbal-methionine and DL-methionine based on performance and blood parameters of broiler chickens

Sheila Hadinia; Mahmood Shivazad; Hossein Moravej; Majid Alahyari-Shahrasb; Mohammad Mehdi Nabi

Volume 5, Issue 2 , June 2014, , Pages 81-87

Abstract
  This study was conducted to compare the bio-efficacy of herbal methionine (H-Met) relative to DL-methionine (DL-Met) on 160 “Ross 308” broiler chickens. DL-Met and H-Met were added to the basal diet in eight experimental treatments with three and four concentrations respectively in starter, ...  Read More

Theriogenology
Anti-spermatogenic activities of Taraxacum officinale whole plant and leaves aqueous extracts

Lubna Hamid Tahtamouni; Rema Ahmad Al-Khateeb; Reem Nasser Abdellatif; Zainab Ali Al-Mazaydeh; Salem Refaat Yasin; Samer Al-Gharabli; Ali Zuhair Elkarmi

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2016, , Pages 89-97

Abstract
  Taraxacum officinale has been used in Jordan folk medicine to treat male infertility. A recent study has proved a contradictory effect of the whole plant aqueous extract. The aim of the current study was to determine if the leaves of T. officinale have similar anti-fertility activities, and whether this ...  Read More

Stem Cells
Rat adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells aging reduction by zinc sulfate under extremely low frequency electromagnetic field exposure is associated with increased telomerase reverse transcriptase gene expression

Ezzatollah Fathi; Raheleh Farahzadi; Reza Rahbarghazi; Hossein Samadi Kafil; Rahman Yolmeh

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, , Pages 89-96

Abstract
  Zinc as an essential trace element was reported to be involved in regulation of the growth and aging of cells. In this study, rat adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were exposed to extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) of 50 Hz and 20 mT to evaluate whether exposure to ELF-EMF in ...  Read More

Anatomy
Effects of pentoxifylline and alendronate on fracture healing in ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in rats

Mohammad Mahdi Vashghani Farahani; Reza Farahani; Mohammad-Amin Abdollahifar; Mahdi Ghatrehsamani; Seyed Kamran Ghoreishi; Behnam Hajihossainlou; Sufan Chien; Atarodsadat Mostafavinia; Fatemehalsadat Rezaei; Mohammad Bayat

Volume 10, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 93-100

Abstract
  Osteoporosis is determined by decreased bone strength that increases the threat of fractures. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of pentoxifylline (PTX) and alendronate (ALN), on the stereological parameters, and gene expression in callus of fracture in an experimental rat model of ovariectomy-induced ...  Read More

Mycotoxicoses in veterinary medicine: Aspergillosis and penicilliosis

Hassan Malekinejad; Johanna Fink-Gremmels

Volume 11, Issue 2 , June 2020, , Pages 97-103

Abstract
  Molds and mycotoxins are contaminants of animal feed causing spoilage and clinical intoxication. Animal exposure to mycotoxins reflects diet composition with major differences occurring between animals kept predominantly of pastures, i.e. ruminants and horses, and those consuming formulated feed like ...  Read More

Small Animal Internal Medicine
Survey of polycystic kidney disease and other urinary tract abnormalities using ultrasonography in Persian and Persian related cats in Iran

Parinaz Tavasolian; Masoud Rajabioun; Hamideh Salari Sedigh; Mohammad Azizzadeh

Volume 9, Issue 2 , June 2018, , Pages 99-103

Abstract
  Ultrasonography is an accurate and accessible method for detecting polycystic kidney disease (PKD), an inherited autosomal dominant disease, and other urinary tract diseases. The present work is a preliminary study of PKD and urinary tract abnormalities using ultrasonography in Persian and other long ...  Read More