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 3 (2012)
Volume 2 (2011)
Volume 1 (2010)
Ameliorative properties of aqueous extract of Ficus thonningii on erythrocyte osmotic fragility induced by acetaminophen in Rattus norvegicus

Victor Masekaven Ahur; Yahaya Adenkola Adenkola; Saganuwan Alhaji Saganuwan; Job Terungwa Ikye-Tor

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, Pages 207-212

Abstract
  In vitro antioxidant and erythrocyte protecting activities by aqueous extract of Ficus thonningii leaves on blood cells were studied in acetaminophen treated rats. The extract was safe at limit dose of 5000 mg kg-1body weight. The extract demonstrated dose dependent antihemolytic effect at dose levels ...  Read More

Adverse effects of long-time exposure to formaldehyde vapour on testicular tissue and sperm parameters in rats

Mazdak Razi; Hassan Malekinejad; Reza Sayrafi; Mohammad Reza Hosseinchi; Sajad Feyzi; Seyed Mehdi Moshtagion; Hamed Janbaz

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, Pages 213-219

Abstract
  Formalin is widely used in industry and in medicine (as tissue fixative and disinfectant).It contains reactive molecules which have been known for its cytotoxic effects. To evaluate the effect of formalin exposure on the testicular tissue and sperm parameter from neonatal period through physical and ...  Read More

Effects of dietary vitamin E on mucosal maltase and alkaline phosphatase enzyme activities and on the amount of mucosal malonyldialdehyde in broiler chickens

Seyed Hamid Farrokhifar; Ramezan Ali Jafari; Naeem Erfani Majd; Seyed Reza Fatemi Tabatabaee; Mansour Mayahi

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, Pages 221-225

Abstract
  The effects of dietary vitamin E levels on mucosal maltase and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) enzyme activities and on the amount of mucosal malonyldialdehyde (MDA) in broiler chickens were studied in the present study. One hundred and eighty of day old male broiler chicks (Ross 308 strain) were randomly ...  Read More

PCR detection of Campylobacter fetus subspecies venerealis in smegma samples collected from dairy cattle in Fars, Iran

Saeid Hosseinzadeh; Mojtaba Kafi; Mostafa Pour-Teimouri

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, Pages 227-231

Abstract
  Bovine venereal campylobacteriosis, caused by Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis (Cfv), is regarded as one of the major threats to the cattle industry around the world. Abortion and infertility are two important reproductive problems in cows infected with C. fetus subsp. venerealis. Reports on the ...  Read More

Effects of flunixin meglumine on tendon healing: A histological and mechanical study in rabbits

Mehdi Behfar; Rahim Hobbenaghi; Farshid Sarrafzadeh-Rezaei

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, Pages 233-238

Abstract
  Tendons are frequently targets of injury in sports and work. Whether nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have beneficial effects on tendon healing is still a matter of debate. This study was conducted to evaluate effects of flunixin meglumine (FM) on tendon healing after experimentally induced ...  Read More

Serum concentrations of thyroid hormones, cholesterol and triglyceride, and their correlations together in clinically healthy camels (Camelus dromedarius): Effects of season, sex and age

Javad Tajik; Alireza Sazmand; Seyed Hossein Hekmati Moghaddam; Aria Rasooli

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, Pages 239-243

Abstract
  To evaluate the effects of season, sex and age on serum concentrations of thyroid hormones, cholesterol and triglyceride, and their correlations together in dromedarian camels, these parameters were measured in 180 clinically healthy dromedary camels. No significant difference was detected for the measured ...  Read More

Evaluation of hooves’ morphometric parameters in different hoof trimming times in dairy cows

Ahmadreza Mohamadnia; Amin Khaghani

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, Pages 245-249

Abstract
  Wide variety of timings and techniques has been used based on the housing, production, availability of requirements etc. This current study was done for a morphologic evaluation of the cow's digit in different trimming times. A dairy herd with 2200 milking cow, free stalls barns, average daily production ...  Read More

Protective effects of garlic aquous extract (Allium sativum), vitamin E, and N-acetylcysteine on reproductive quality of male rats exposed to lead

Reza Asadpour; Mehdi Azari; Marzie Hejazi; Hossein Tayefi; Neda Zaboli

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, Pages 251-257

Abstract
  The objective of present study was to investigate the effects of aqueous garlic extracts, vitamin E and N-acetylcysteine on lead-induced lipid peroxidation, changes in antioxidant defense system and semen quality in the rat testes. Twenty-five male rats were divided into five groups. Animals within different ...  Read More

Effect of gibberellic acid on the quality of sperm and in vitro fertilization outcome in adult male rats

Mohammadreza Hosseinchi; Farhad Soltanalinejad; Gholamreza Najafi; Leila Roshangar

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, Pages 259-264

Abstract
  Gibberellic acid (GA3) is a group of plant hormones identified in various plants. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of GA3 on sperm parameters and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Fifty six adult male rats were divided into seven groups as, control, treatment and sham. Following 15, 30 ...  Read More

No mutations of FecB and FecGH in Iranian Lory sheep

Zaynab Shafieiyan; Ghodratollah Mohammadi; Abbas Jolodarzadeh; Sara Amiri

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, Pages 265-268

Abstract
  The Booroola fecundity gene (FecB) and growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) gene belong to the transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) superfamily. The mutations of these genes have additive effects on the prolificacy in sheep. The aim of the present study was to determine the possible mutations ...  Read More

Biofilm formation, hemolysin production and antimicrobial susceptibilities of Streptococcus agalactiae isolated from the mastitis milk of dairy cows in Shahrekord district, Iran

Azizollah Ebrahimi; Azar Moatamedi; Sharareh Lotfalian; Pejhman Mirshokraei

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, Pages 269-272

Abstract
  Streptococcus agalactiae is a major contagious pathogen causing bovine sub-clinical mastitis. The present investigation was carried out to determine some phenotypic characteristics of the S. agalactiae strains isolated from bovine mastitis cases in dairy cows of Shahrekord in the west-center of Iran. ...  Read More

Trypanosomiasis of camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria: First report

Omar Bennoune; Nezar Adili; Khaled Amri; Lakhdar Bennecib; Ammar Ayachi

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, Pages 273-275

Abstract
  Camel trypanosomosis is a life-threatening disease in the camel species and responsible for severe economic losses either in milk or meat productions. This study was carried out on the south-east area of Algeria on 100 camels of various ages and either sex from two herds. Microscopic examination of blood ...  Read More