This study was designed to determine the size variations of the family of Cichlids in lower river Benue. The fish samples were collected bimonthly in batches for a period of three months (September- November, 2023). A total of 120 fishes comprising 60 each of Tilapia zilli and Or...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2147
This study was conducted at the hatchery complex of Akwa Ibom State University to investigate the effects of different batches of stripped egg on reproductive performances of Clarias gariepinus. Nine brood stocks of Clarias gariepinus (six males and 3 females) with average body w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2146
Apiculture is the practice of keeping bees as well as the manufacturing of honey and beeswax. Nectar is the main source of carbohydrates for honey bees. The amount of nectar needed pet colony depends on how concentrated the sugars are in the nectar. A worker bee needs 11 mg of dr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2145
Studying the effects of multiple batches of stripped eggs contributes to the sustainability and viability of aquaculture practices by improving our understanding of reproductive performance and informing best practices in breeding programs, hence, the need to investigate on the e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2144
Aims: To differentiate morphologically and functionality of chitin bodies belong to Necator americanus (old world hook worm) vs. 2 pair of teeth belong to Ancylostoma duodenale (new world hook worm) Discussion: Anemia due to hookworms caused by persistent blood loss. Those micro-...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2143
Aims: This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into the tick fauna of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, conducted across two districts. The study aimed to assess the diversity, relative abundance, and distribution of collected specimens to understand their patterns within th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i1142
The present work deals with the survey of ethno-veterinary medicinal plants used by folk communities of southern districts (Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Tuticorin districts), Tamil Nadu, India. An ethno-veterinary data was collected through semi-structured interviews and questionnair...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i1141
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a critical enzyme in the neuronal cholinergic system of vertebrates. It is one of the efficient cholinesterases that is involved in the termination of acetylcholine-mediated neurotransmission, rapidly hydrolyzing acetylcholine into acetate and choli...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i1140
This study investigates the ecological consequences of palm oil and spent engine oil effluents on insect populations, employing a comparative analysis of two widely used collection techniques: pitfall traps and sweep netting. The aim was to assess the effectiveness of these metho...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i1139
Ornamental fish culture is a specialized branch of aquaculture. This domain has emerged as a dedicated endeavour involving the breeding, care and trade of visually captivating and often exotic fish species. This comprehensive review examines the dynamic landscape of ornamental fi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i1138
Changing environmental conditions have an important influence on the functional and structural organization of macroinvertebrates in water. The involvements of macroinvertebrates in Bio-monitoring have focused largely on their distribution pattern in water while neglecting the fu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i1137
Md. Atiqul Islam Mondal, Abdullah Al Mamun Siddiqui, Seema Rani, Showmitra Chowdhury & Siraj Uddin Md. Babar Chowdhury·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2024
Aims: This study aims to comprehensively assess the fisheries resources in the Mirsharai coastal area of Chattogram district, focusing on their contribution to both local and national economies. The research seeks to identify challenges and vulnerabilities, particularly those ari...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i1136
To overcome nutritional demand of world as well as India in future, poultry sector is best source of animal protein. The broiler production is only the source which fulfills the future demand of food. Many diseases in chicken hamper the production of chicken in organized and unor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i1135
Fish is a rich source of nutrients and help to reduce the inadequacy of calcium, vitamin A, iron, protein and cure many diseases. Labeo rohita (Rohu) is commercial species of Pakistan and main food item. The base of this study is to enhance the growth of Labeo rohita under specia...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4134
Bernadin Bouko, Nounagnon Darius TOSSAVI, Jijoho J. Gospel Gandé, Ablavi Aboki Onzo, Tadjida Bienvenu Zannou & Moudachirou Ibikounlé·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2023
Aims: This paper presents a snapshot of the metazoan parasite fauna of Sarotherodon melanotheron collected from two stations across lake Nokoué. Study Design: Fish samplings were done at the landing stage of Lake Nokoué (sampling site 1) and Tota (sampling site 2) from october 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4133