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Nilem Carp Fish (Osteochilus hasselti) Performance in Various Feed Energy-Protein Ratios

Yuli Andriani, Fikri Khairun Akbar, Zahidah ., Rita Rostika, Kiki Haetami & Junianto . · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2019

This study aimed to understand the effects of various energy-protein ratios of feed on nilem carp fish (Osteochilus hasselti) growth. This study was conducted from September to October 2017 at the Laboratory of Building 4, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Pad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i130056

Histopathological Impact of Profenofos on Ovary of the Freshwater Fish Notopterus notopterus

Safiya Tazeen & R. S. Kulkarni · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2018

The presence of pesticide in the environment, owing to extensive use in agriculture and their low degradation capacity, are the potential toxicological concern for fish. Histological studies have been extensively used as biomarker in the assessment of the health of fish exposed t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2018/v1i229682

Comparative Observation of the Use of Combi 10 and Filter Paper in the Diagnosis of Schistosoma haematobium Infections

V. U. Obisike, F. O. Ikpe & E. U. Amuta · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2018

Urinary Schistosomiasis is neglected tropical disease (NTDs) caused by the trematode, Schistosoma haematobium. This Study was designed to comparatively observe the use of Combi 10 and filter paper in the diagnosis of Schistosoma hameatobium, and to determine the prevalence and in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2018/v1i229681

Comparative Toxicity Effect of Some Plant Extracts against Larvae of Anopheline (Diptera: Culicidae) in the North Eastern Nigeria

R. S. Naphtali, J. S. Ngwamah, K. B. Shitta, A. Atimi & E. Kadala · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2018

Owing to the adverse effect of synthetic pesticides, there has been increasing need to search for natural and environment friendly pesticides of plant origin as agents for control of vector of mosquito-borne diseases. This study was aimed to investigate the larvicidal activities...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2018/v1i229679

Evaluation of the Larvicidal Potential of the Leaf Extracts of Hyptis suaveolens Poit against Anopheles Mosquitoes

Amaka, John I., Attah, D. Daniel, Obisike, Victor U. & Benedict, Aboje G. · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2018

This study evaluated the larvicidal potential of the ethanolic and aqueous leaf extracts of Hyptis suaveolens Poit on the 4th larval instar of laboratory-reared Anopheles spp at varying concentrations of 0.1ml, 0.2ml, 0.3ml, 0.4ml and 0.5ml for specified periods of 24hrs, 48hrs a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2018/v1i229676

Potential of Five Local Plant as Protectant against Hide Beetle, Dermestes maculatus Degeer Infesting Dry Cat Fish; Clarias gariepinus Burchell

A. Jatau, Q. Majeed, M. A. Yahaya & M. B. Sokoto · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2018

Efficacy of varying amounts of five selected local plant namely : Balanite aegyptiaca, Eugenia aromatica, Piper guineense, Ocimum gratisimum, and Ziziphus mauratania against the mortality, oviposition, progeny emergence and  weight loss of dried fish due to infestation by  Dermes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2018/v1i229672

First Record of Genus Goniodes Nitzsch, 1818 (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera: Philopteridae) on Peafowl (Galliformes: Phasianidae) from Pakistan

Saima Naz & Syed Anser Rizvi · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2018

Aims: To examine and explore chewing lice (Phthiraptera) species found in Peafowls in Pakistan. To find out more species and compare these species with previously known species of chewing lice found on Peafowls. Study Design: The genus Goniodes Nitzsch, 1818 is specifically found...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2018/v1i129670

Molluscicidal Potential of Column Purified Fractions of Allium cepa against Intermediate Host of Urinary Schistosomiasis (Bulinus globosus) in Sokoto, Nigeria

J. Suleiman, K. Singh, A. Y. Bala, M. T. Muhammad & M. S. Yakubu · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2018

Potential of column purified fractions of Allium cepa bulb against intermediate hosts of urinary schistosomiasis (Bulinus globosus) was conducted in laboratory condition. The fresh bulbs of A. cepa were purchased from Ramin Kura market of Sokoto, identified and authenticated by a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2018/v1i129666

Formation and Diachronic Changes of Placental Scars in the House Shrew (Suncus murinus)

Kyosuke Nakano & Kazuyuki Mekada · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2018

In the present study, diachronic changes in fresh and stained placental scars of postpartum house shrews (Suncus murinus) were studied and compared with the actual number of offspring. In non- stained fresh uteri, the placental scars were barely visible externally, except in some...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2018/v1i11100

Prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium and Its Intermediate Hosts in Makurdi Metropolis

V. U. Obisike, E. U. Amuta & P. S. Adaaku · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2018

Introduction: Urinary Schistosomiasis (US) is a chronic water-borne infection caused by digenetic trematode belonging to the genus schistosoma, it is generally caused by Schistosoma haematobium. Bulinus globosus is a species of a tropical freshwater snail that acts as an intermed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2018/v1i11093

Identification of Insect Pest Species of Maize, Their Infestation and Damage Levels at Ziway Dugda Woreda, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia

Lemmessa Gemmeda & Emana Getu · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2018

The survey was carried out in 2017 main cropping season to support farmers for correct insect pest identification. Three Kebeles, Hallo, Sambaro and Herara with five farmer’s fields randomly selected. Ten representative plants were taken from each field. Data on mean larval densi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2018/v1i11087