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

Histology
Ameliorative effects of Achillea millefolium inflorescences alcoholic extract on nicotine-induced reproductive toxicity in male rat: Apoptotic and biochemical evidences

Ameneh Hasanzadeh Khosh; Shapour Hasanzadeh; Ali Shalizar Jalali

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 97-104

Abstract
  Nicotine (NIC) adversely influences male reproductive system. Achillea millefolium (Achm) as a medicinal plant is highly regarded for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The present study was conducted to assess whether Achminflorescences alcoholic extract could serve as a protective agent ...  Read More

Poultry
Detection and subtyping avian metapneumovirus from turkeys in Iran

Mansour Mayahi; Hassan Momtaz; Ramezan Ali Jafari; Pejman Zamani

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 105-108

Abstract
  Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) causes diseases like rhinotracheitis in turkeys, swollen head syndrome in chickens and avian rhinotracheitis in other birds. Causing respiratory problems, aMPV adversely affects production and inflicts immense economic losses and mortalities, especially in turkey flocks. ...  Read More

Parasitology
Association of Neospora caninum with reproductive performance in dairy cows: A prospective study from Iran

Maryam Ansari-Lari; Abbas Rowshan-Ghasrodashti; Hadi Jesmani; Maliheh Masoudian; Mehrdad Badkoobeh

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 109-114

Abstract
  There is no prospective study from Iran to estimate the direct risk of Neospora caninum for pregnancy loss or reproductive factors. In addition, there is no report in the literature concerning the association of N. caninum with dystocia and sex of calves. Therefore, this study was conducted on a group ...  Read More

Large Animal Internal Medicine
Does Achillea millefolium extracts possess prokinetic effects on the bovine abomasum thourgh M3 muscarinic receptors?

Mojtaba Mohseni; Masoud Maham; Bahram Dalir-Naghadeh; Ghader Jalilzadeh-Amin

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 115-120

Abstract
  Displacement of the abomasum is a common disease of the gastrointestinal tract in dairy cattle. Abomasal displacement has been associated with abomasal hypomotility. Therefore, it is necessary to identify effective therapeutic agents that stimulate abomasal motility in cattle. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) ...  Read More

Microbiology
A high prevalence of tylosin resistance among Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from bovine mastitis

Farhad Bahraminia; Seyed Reza Emadi; Mohammad Emaneini; Nima Farzaneh; Mehrnaz Rad; Babak Khoramian

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 121-125

Abstract
  The macrolides appear to have considerable effects for treatment of bovine mastitis because of excellent diffusion into the mammary gland, long half-life, low protein binding, high intracellular concentration and lipid solubility. Acquired resistance to macrolides in Staphylococcus ...  Read More

Poultry
Effects of dietary supplementation of waste date’s vinegar on performance and improvement of digestive tract in broiler chicks

Shima Tasharofi; Laleh Yazdanpanah Goharrizi; Farhad Mohammadi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 127-132

Abstract
  Two hundred 1-day-old commercial broilers (Ross 308) were used to determine the effects of diets supplementation with waste date’s vinegar (WDV) on the growth and performance of digestive tract over a 42-days growing period. Chicks were randomly allocated to one of five experimental diets supplementing ...  Read More

Clinical Pathology
Evaluation of glutathion peroxidase activity, trace minerals and weight gain following administration of selenium compounds in lambs

Pedram Yaghmaei; Aligholi Ramin; Siamak Asri-Rezaei; Asghar Zamani

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 133-137

Abstract
  Blood selenium and trace minerals play an important role in animal’s health and production. The aims of this study were to determine selenium effect on blood glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity, trace minerals and weight gain in lambs. Twelve female Makuei breed were studied for 63 days in groups ...  Read More

Parasitology
Molecular detection, infection rate and vectors of Theileria lestoquardi in goats from West Azerbaijan province, Iran

Seyyed Mostafa Mohammadi; Bijan Esmaeilnejad; Ghader Jalilzadeh-Amin

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 139-144

Abstract
  This study was aimed to determine the infection rate and vectors of Theileria lestoquardi in goats from West Azerbaijan province, Iran. A total of 400 blood samples were collected from 40 randomly selected flocks in the study area from June to September, 2014. Out of 400 blood samples examined using ...  Read More

Fish & Aquatic
Therapeutic effects of marshmallow (Althaea officinalis L.) extract on plasma biochemical parameters of common carp infected with Aeromonas hydrophila

Mahdi Banaee; Vahid Soleimany; Behzad Nematdoost Haghi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 145-153

Abstract
  This study evaluated preclinical and clinical safety of marshmallow (Althaea officinalis L.) extract as a naturopathic medicine in common carp deliberately infected with Aeromonas hydrophila. The fish were fed 0 (control), 2.50, 5.00 and 10.00 g of marshmallow extract for 60 days in a preclinical experiment ...  Read More

Pathology
Curcumin-loaded poly lactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles effects on mono-iodoacetate -induced osteoarthritis in rats

Firoozeh Niazvand; Layasadat Khorsandi; Mohammadreza Abbaspour; Mahmoud Orazizadeh; Negar Varaa; Mahtab Maghzi; Kheironesa Ahmadi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 155-161

Abstract
  Curcumin has been found to be very efficacious against many different types of diseases. However, the major disadvantage associated with the use of curcumin is its low systemic bioavailability. In the present study the protective effects of curcumin-loaded poly lactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles (nanocurcumin) ...  Read More

Clinical Pathology
Effect of dietary turmeric and cinnamon powders on meat quality and lipid peroxidation of broiler chicken under heat stress condition

Payam Baghban Kanani; Mohsen Daneshyar; Javad Aliakbarlu; Fatemeh Hamian

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 163-169

Abstract
  Two hundred and fifty male 1-day-old broiler chicks (Ross 308) were used to investigate the effects of dietary supplementation of turmeric and cinnamon powders on meat quality and lipid peroxidation of broilers under heat stress condition. The five treatment groups were control (recommended temperature ...  Read More

Large Animal Surgery
Management of a bilateral mandibular fracture in a single-humped camel

Hadi Imani Rastabi; Abdolvahed Moarabi; Ahmad Khajeh; Narges Kavosi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 171-174

Abstract
  In the present case report, the comprehensive management of a bilateral mandibular fracture in a single-humped camel including pre-, peri- and post-operative cares is described. A one-year-old camel with the overhanging of the rostral part of the lower jaw which occurred seven days ago was presented. ...  Read More

Small Animal Internal Medicine
Bilateral simple ectopic kidney in a cat

Masoud Rajabioun; Hamideh Salari Sedigh; Ali Mirshahi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2017, Pages 175-177

Abstract
  Bilateral simple ectopic kidney was diagnosed in an apparently healthy 3-year-old, female domestic short hair cat, incidentally based on radiology and ultrasonography examination. The cat was presented for routine examination without any complaint. In clinical evaluation, no significant abnormal clinical ...  Read More