Volume 6, Issue 4 (2011) | American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Quails Response to Aqueous Extract of Bush Marigold (Aspilia africana) Leaf

E. A. Agiang — 2012-01-24

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 24 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.130.134

Problem statement: The effects of inclusion of aqueous extract of Bush marigold (Aspilia africana) leaf in quail diet were investigated. One hundred and fifty Japanese quail chicks were used in the st...

Effect of Phenylbutazone on Pentylenetetrazole-Induced Seizure in Mice

Khayatnouri Mirhadi — 2011-12-13

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 13 December 2011; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.135.145

Problem statement: The Cyclooxygenases (COXs), the key enzymes that convert arachidonic acid to Prostaglandins (PGs), had been implicated in physiological and pathophysiological functions in the CNS. ...

Dietary Beta-1,3/1,6-Glucans Reduce Clinical Signs of Canine Atopy

A. C. Beynen — 2012-01-09

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 9 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.146.152

Problem statement: There was evidence that beta-1,3/1,6-glucans modulate inflammatory activity. In an open, non-controlled trial, purified beta-1,3/1,6-glucans were found to improve the clinical signs...

Effect of Saffron on Histomorphometric Changes of Testicular Tissue in Rat

Mirhadi Khayatnouri — 2012-01-11

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 11 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.153.159

Problem statement: Saffron is widely used as a food flavor and has well known medicinal effects. This drug has an effect on steroid and sexual hormones. The aim of this study was investigation of Saff...

Effect of Intraperitoneally Injection of Different Doses of Lovastatin on Pain and Inflammatory Response Induced by Formalin in Mice

Khayatnouri Mirhadi — 2012-01-11

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 11 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.160.165

Problem statement: The 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl Glutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors (statins) have been unequivocally shown to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Their lipid-lowering act...

Anticonvulsant Effect of Pitavastatin in Mice Induced by Pentylenetetrazole

Khayatnouri Mirhadi — 2012-01-11

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 11 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.166.170

Problem statement: The 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors (statins) have been unequivocally shown to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality by their lipid-lowering ac...

Histological Changes of Small Intestinal Mucosa of Cocks Due to Sunflower Meal Single Feeding

S. Hamedi — 2012-01-11

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 11 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.171.175

Problem statement: This study was conducted to evaluate histological changes of small intestine of adult cocks due to sunflower meal single diet. Approach: Twenty adult cocks were randomly allocated i...

Study and Identification of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Gene Polymorphisms in Zel Sheep Population

Seyed Mohsen Kazemi — 2012-01-13

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 13 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.176.179

Problem statement: The IGFs play an important role in regulating somatic growth according to nutritional conditions. Polymorphisms of IGF gene are reported to be significantly associated with many tra...

Prevalence Study of Coxiella burnetii in Aborted Ovine and Caprine Fetuses by Evaluation of Nested and Real-Time PCR Assays

Farhad Safarpoor Dehkordi — 2012-01-13

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 13 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.180.186

Problem statement: Q fever is a ubiquitous zoonosis caused by Coxiella burnetii, an obligate intracellular rickettsial organism that caused abortion and stillbirth in ruminants. Approach: The prevalen...

Hepatoprotective Effect of Taurine Against Oxidative Stress Due to Methotrexate in Rat

E. Issabeagloo — 2012-01-16

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 16 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.187.192

Problem statement: Taurine, 2-aminoethanesulphonic acid is an essential amino acid. It is present at high concentrations in many tissues. It plays important roles in numerous physiological functions i...

Flea Infestation in Farm Animals and its Zoonotic Importance in East-Azerbaijan Province

Garedaghi Yagoob — 2012-01-13

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 13 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.193.196

Problem statement: Most fleas infest their host temporarily then pass to another of the same kind, while others move from one to a different host species. Although the comprehensive list of fleas repo...