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Article: Effect of ration size on growth, body composition, and energy and protein maintenance requirement of fingerling Indian major carp, Labeo rohita (Hamilton)
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ABSTRACT: An eight-week feeding trial has been conducted to determine the optimum ration for Indian major carp, Labeo rohita, fingerling (4.10±0.30cm, 0.55±0.16g) by feeding a purified diet (40% CP; 3.61kcalg−1 GE) at six levels, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12% of body weight per day, at 0800 and 1600h, in triplicate, to 20 fish per trough fitted with a water flow-through system. Highest weight gain, best feed conversion ratio (FCR), best specific growth rate (SGR%), and highest protein efficiency ratio (PER) were evident for rations of 6–8% body weight. Second-degree polynomial regression analysis for FCR, PER, protein, and energy retention data indicated the break-points occurred at 6.55, 6.75, 6.80, and 6.95% bw per day, respectively. Significant (P<0.05) differences between body composition were observed for fish fed different rations. Maximum body protein content was recorded for 6% and 8% rations. A linear increase in body fat content was evident with increasing ration. Body moisture and ash content remained non-significantly (P>0.05) low for higher rations, however. On the basis of these results it is recommended that feeding in the range 6.5–7.0%bw per day corresponding to 2.6–2.8g protein and 23.49–25.31kcalenergy per 100g of the diet per day is optimum for growth and efficient feed utilization of Labeo rohita. Results for 2–4% rations (0.8–1.6g protein and 7.23–14.46kcal energy) suggest these amounts approximate to the maintenance requirement of this fish.Fish Physiology and Biochemistry 04/2012; 33(3):203-212. · 1.53 Impact Factor -
Article: Carious lesions in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
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ABSTRACT: To record the newly developing carious lesions in patients receiving fixed orthodontic treatment. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted from January to June 2010. Group A (6 months of treatment) comprised of 45 patients, compared to Group B (12 months of treatment) 45 patients. In both groups no cavitation was present; all carious lesions were filled at the start of orthodontic treatment. The frequency of caries increased with the time period rise after orthodontic treatment. Patients after 12 month treatment had more carious lesions than at 6 month; caries activity increases in orthodontic patients. Patient motivation to maintain their oral hygiene with the use of fluoride mouthwashes reduces the amount of carious lesions.Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 12/2011; 61(12):1176-9. -
Article: Influence of malocclusion on the depth of curve of Spee.
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ABSTRACT: To evaluate and compare the depth of curve of Spee in class I, class II div 1 class II div 2, class II subdivision and class III malocclusion. A Cross sectional study was done at Dr Irshat-UI-Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan (DIKIOHS) from Oct 2009 to March 2010. The sample of 100 adolescent patients selected according to the inclusion criteria was divided into five groups. Group 1 class I malocclusion had 29 patients, Group 2 class II div 1 malocclusion had 33 patients, Group 3 class II div 2 malocclusion had 16 patients, Group 4 class II subdivision malocclusion had 13 patients, Group 5 class III malocclusion had 9 patients. The depth of curve of Spee was measured as the perpendicular distance between the deepest cusp tip and a flat plane that was laid on the occlusal surface of the mandibular dental cast. The measurement was made on the right and left side of the dental arch and the mean value of these two measurements were used as depth of curve of Spee The measurement were analyzed and statistically compared in SPSS version 10 by students "t" test (P < 0.05). Mean depth of Curve of Spee in class I malocclusion was 2.4 mm, in class II div 1 malocclusion mean depth was 2.8 mm, in class II div 2 malocclusion mean depth was 4.3 mm, in class II subdivision mean depth was 2.5 mm in class III malocclusion mean depth was 2 mm. The curve of Spee was deepest in class II div 2 malocclusion.Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 11/2011; 61(11):1056-9. -
Article: Response to the ration levels on growth, body composition, energy, and protein maintenance requirement of the Indian catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis-Bloch 1974).
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ABSTRACT: An 8-week growth study was conducted to determine the effect of ration level, energy, and protein maintenance requirement of catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis-Bloch, fingerling (7.90±0.55 cm; 3.10±0.28 g) by feeding casein-gelatin-based purified diet (40% CP; 3.61 kcal g-1 GE) at six ration levels 1-6% of BW/day, at 0800 and 1700 h, in triplicate, with 20 fish per trough fitted with water flow-through system of volume 55 L. Maximum live weight gain, best feed conversion ratio (FCR), best specific growth rate (SGR), and highest protein efficiency ratio (PER) were evident for ration levels of 4-5% body weight. However, second-degree polynomial regression analysis for weight gain, FCR, PER, protein, and energy retention data indicated that the break-points occurred at 5.08, 4.18, 4.05, 4.16, and 4.17% BW/day, respectively. Significantly (P<0.05) higher body protein content was recorded at 4 and 5% rations. While a linear increase in body fat content with inverse relationship in moisture content was evident with increasing rations. Ash content remained insignificantly (P>0.05) low at higher rations. Protein and energy retention values also produced significant (P<0.05) differences. Based on the results obtained, it is recommended that feeding in the range of 4 to 4.5% BW/day, corresponding to 1.60-1.80 g protein and 14.46-16.27 kcal energy g100 g(-1) of the diet/day is optimum for the growth and efficient feed utilization of H. fossilis, while 2-3% ration levels (0.80-1.20 g protein and 7.23-10.84 kcal energy) suggest that these amounts approximate to the maintenance requirement of this fish.Fish Physiology and Biochemistry 03/2010; 36(4):1133-43. · 1.53 Impact Factor -
Article: Diagnosis and evaluation of Crouzon syndrome.
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ABSTRACT: Crouzon syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by craniosynostosis with associated dentofacial anomalies. This report describes the different clinical features in two affected individuals of different families with particular reference to characteristic findings of this syndrome.Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan: JCPSP 06/2009; 19(5):318-20. · 0.34 Impact Factor
