Riaz HUSSAIN PASHA

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  Seasonal changes in the anatomy of testis of one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius)

  R. H. Pasha, A. S. Qureshi, L. A. Lodhi, H. Jamil, A. Masood, S. Hamid, J. Iqbal, Z. Kamran, W. A. Khamas

  Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 06/2011; 18(1):145-153.

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• Biometric and ultrasonographic evaluation of the testis of one-humped camel

  R. H. Pasha, A. S. Qureshi, L. A. Lodhi, H. Jamil

  Pakistan Veterinary Journal (Impact Factor: 0.707). 04/2011; 31(2):129-133.

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  Effect of low crude protein diets with constant metabolizable energy on performance of broiler chickens from one to thirty-five days of age

  ZAHID KAMRAN, MAHR-UN-NISA MAHR-UN-NISA, NADEEM AHMAD NADEEM, MUHAMMAD SARWAR, SYED SHAKIL AMJID, RIAZ HUSSAIN PASHA, MUHAMMAD SHAHID NAZIR

  The Indian journal of animal sciences. 01/2011; 81:1165-1172.

  A trial was conducted to study the effect of lowering dietary crude protein (CP) on the performance of broilers from 1 to 35 d of age. Four experimental broiler diets were formulated. Diet A served as control with 23, 22 and 20% CP in starter, grower and finisher periods, respectively while in diets... [more] A trial was conducted to study the effect of lowering dietary crude protein (CP) on the performance of broilers from 1 to 35 d of age. Four experimental broiler diets were formulated. Diet A served as control with 23, 22 and 20% CP in starter, grower and finisher periods, respectively while in diets B, C and D, the CP was reduced to 22, 21 and 20% in starter; 21, 20 and 19% in grower and 19, 18 and 17% in finisher period, respectively. All diets were isocaloric within a phase (2,925, 3,075 and 3,125 kcal/kg ME for starter, grower and finisher periods, respectively). Weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion ratio (FCR), total ME intake and energy efficiency ratio were similar across treatments. However, total protein intake decreased and protein efficiency ratio increased with low CP diets during all growth periods. The carcass characteristics were similar among treatments. In conclusion, the dietary CP level could be reduced without harmful effects on the performance of broilers when supplemented with limiting AA.

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• Real-time ultrasonography of the testis and epididymis of camel (Camelus dromedarius)

  R. H. Pasha, A. S. Qureshi, L. A. Lodhi

  XXVIIIth Congress of European Association of Veterinary Anatomists (EAVA), 2010, Paris, France; 01/2010

  Twenty four adult clinically healthy male camels were examined three times (beginning, mid and end) in each season (winter, spring, summer & autumn) for establishing the normal ultrasonic appearance and seasonal changes in the testicular parenchyma of the one-humped camels in the natural ecology... [more] Twenty four adult clinically healthy male camels were examined three times (beginning, mid and end) in each season (winter, spring, summer & autumn) for establishing the normal ultrasonic appearance and seasonal changes in the testicular parenchyma of the one-humped camels in the natural ecology of Punjab, Pakistan. The testes of each camel were scanned by using B-mode real time ultrasound scanner fitted with a 7.5-MHz linear-array transducer. The tunics of the testes appeared as hyperechoic lines surrounding the homogenous, moderately echogenic parenchyma of the testes. The mediastinum testes were visualized as hyperechoic central line and a spot, in longitudinal and transverse sections respectively. During winter season, the parenchyma was appeared hyperechoic and mediastinum testis visualized as thin hyperechoic line. In spring, the echogenicity of parenchyma was moderate and medistinum appeared relatively thick central hyperechoic line. In summer and autumn, less echoic parenchyma and thick band of mediastinum was recorded. Present study revealed that the ultrasonic structure of camel testis resembles other mammals and season has an apparent effect on the echogenicity of the testicular parenchyma in the one-humped camels.

• B-mode ultrasonographic imaging of the testis and epididymis of one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius)

  R. H. Pasha, A. S. Qureshi, L. A. Lodhi

  XXVIth World Buiatrics Congress, Santiago de Chile, Chile; 01/2010

  Introduction: Camel is a seasonal breeder. The testes of camel are ovoid, lie obliquely to the vertical axis and located in a scrotum close to the body in the perineal region. Ultrasonography is a non-invasive technique for the exploration of reproductive anatomy and physiology. For the use of ultra... [more] Introduction: Camel is a seasonal breeder. The testes of camel are ovoid, lie obliquely to the vertical axis and located in a scrotum close to the body in the perineal region. Ultrasonography is a non-invasive technique for the exploration of reproductive anatomy and physiology. For the use of ultrasonography as a reliable diagnostic tool for the male reproductive problems, it is must to establish the normal ultrasonographic manifestation of the testis. Methods: A total of 24 adult clinically healthy male camels were used in the present study. For recording seasonal ultrasonographic changes, all the camels were examined three times (beginning, mid and end) of each season (winter, spring, summer & autumn) of the year 2008. The testes of each camel were scanned by using B-mode real time ultrasound scanner (Picker CS 9100-Model EUB-405 Tokyo, Japan) fitted with a 7.5-MHz linear-array transducer. Results: The tunics of the testes appeared as hyperechoic lines surrounding the homogenous, moderately echogenic parenchyma of the testes. The mediastinum testes were visualized as hyperechic central line and a spot, in longitudinal and transverse sections respectively. Of the three segments of the epididymis, the less echoic tail was the only part that could be consistently imaged in the camels. During winter season, the parenchyma was appeared more echogenic due to increase in the volume of interstitial contents (mainly Leydig cells and blood vessel). The mediastinum testis visualized as thin hyperechoic line. In spring, the echogenicity of parenchyma was reduced and medistinum appeared relatively thick central hyperechoic line. In summer and autumn, less echoic parenchyma and thick band of mediastinum was recorded. Conclusions: The results of present study specify that the ultrasonographic structure of dromedary testes resemble other mammals and ultrasonography is the proficient tool for the examination of seasonal structural changes in the camel testes.

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• Morphological and functional characteristics of the testis of one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the natural ecology of Punjab, Pakistan

  RIAZ HUSSAIN

  01/2010

  Degree: PhD

  Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Anas Sarwar Qureshi

• Seasonal variations in some serum minerals of healthy mature one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Punjab, Pakistan.

  R. H. Pasha, A. S. Qureshi, L. A. Lodhi

  36th All Pakistan International Science Conference, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir; 01/2010

  One-humped camel is a seasonal breeder, showing sexual activity during winter and early spring season in Pakistan. Serum minerals are positively correlated with the serum testosterone concentration and required for regulation of spermatogenesis. Only limited information is available on the seasonal ... [more] One-humped camel is a seasonal breeder, showing sexual activity during winter and early spring season in Pakistan. Serum minerals are positively correlated with the serum testosterone concentration and required for regulation of spermatogenesis. Only limited information is available on the seasonal changes in the serum biochemistry of one-humped camel in the local ecology of Pakistan. So the objectives of the present study were to evaluate the seasonal changes in the serum minerals (Sodium, calcium, Potassium, chloride and iron) of one-humped camel during all the seasons of year in natural ecology of Punjab, Pakistan. A total of 24 adult sexually mature male one-humped camels from three districts located in different ecological zones of Punjab, Pakistan, namely Faisalabad (n=12), Bhakkar (n=6) and Attock (n=6), reared at the Government farms and neighboring localities, were used. The blood samples were collected at regular monthly intervals from the jugular vein of each animal over a period of one year at all the experimental zones and also compared seasons wise. These samples were centrifuged at 15000 g for 10 min, thus serum was separated and stored at -20°C for biochemical analysis. Serum minerals concentration was determined by standard kit methods. Serum calcium (7.74±0.17 mg/dl) & (6.95±0.19 mg/dl), sodium (145.69±2.90 mEq/L) & (126.00±3.52 mEq/L), chloride (79.35±1.58 mEq/L) & (77.25±2.11 mEq/L) and iron (83.43±2.28 µg/dl) & (85.73±3.03µg/dl) were recorded as significantly (P<0.01) higher during winter and spring (breeding season) respectively as compared to summer (Ca; 4.49±0.10 mg/dl, Na; 84.38±1.95 mEq/L, Cl; 67.35±1.30 mEq/L & Fe; 70.08±1.87µg/dl) and autumn (Ca; 5.40±0.30 mg/dl, Na; 111.38±3.71 mEq/L, Cl; 72.67±1.98 mEq/L & Fe; 73.13±2.60 µg/dl), while potassium (K) level was recorded as (2.67±0.13 & 4.37±0.23 mEq/L) significantly (P<0.01) lower in winter and spring respectively as compared to summer season (5.36±0.13 mEq/L). These results indicate that the serum concentrations of these minerals vary with the season and may have some correlation with the serum sex hormones level and sexual activity of the one-humped camels.

• Morphometric evaluation of mammary gland in buffaloes as influenced by different physiological status

  A. S. Qureshi, R. H. Pasha

  6th Asian Buffalo congress, UVAS Lahore; 10/2009

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• Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial organisms identified from mastitic milk samples of camel.

  S. A. Fazlani, R. Hussain, R. Rind, A. S. Qureshi

  2nd International Conference of Society of Camel Research and Development (ISOCARD), Djerba (Tunisia); 03/2009

• Morphometric Evaluation of Mammary Gland in Buffaloes As Influenced By Different Physiological Status.

  A. S. Qureshi, R. H. Pasha

  Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 01/2009;

• Morphometric evaluation of blood pressure regulating organs in teddy goat (Capra hircus) in relation to physiological factors.

  M. Shah, A. S. Qureshi, S. Rehan, R. Hussain

  Pakistan Veterinary Journal (PVJ). 01/2009; 30:49-52.

  In this study the heart, kidneys and the adrenal glands of 36 teddy goats, divided in 3 age groups, kids (6-12 months), adults (13-21 months), and old (22-24 months) were collected. Shape of the heart was cone like; the coronary groove was filled with fat. Overall means + SEM of the gross anatomical... [more] In this study the heart, kidneys and the adrenal glands of 36 teddy goats, divided in 3 age groups, kids (6-12 months), adults (13-21 months), and old (22-24 months) were collected. Shape of the heart was cone like; the coronary groove was filled with fat. Overall means + SEM of the gross anatomical parameters of all 36 animals were: heart weight: 94.47± 5.86 g; length: 7.89 ± 0.14 cm; width: 5.56 ± 0.20 cm; circumference: 14.30± 0.34 cm; thickness of right atrial wall: 0.15 ± 0.01 cm; thickness of left atrial wall: 0.25 ± 0.02 cm; thickness of right ventricular wall: 0.39 ± 0.02 cm; thickness of left ventricular wall: 0.99 ± 0.05 cm; volume: 89.23 ± 4.99 cm3. Parameters related to kidneys gave following values: weight of left kidney: 39.443± 3.65 g; length: 5.727 ± 0.17 cm; width: 3.461± 0.08 cm; circumference: 9.95 ± 0.29cm; thickness of cortex: 0.69 ± 0.02 cm; thickness of medulla: 1.58 ± 0.04 cm; volume: 35.92 ± 1.98 cm3; weight of right kidney: 36.966± 2.04 g; length: 5.507 ± 0.10 cm; width: 3.622 ± 0.06 cm; circumference: 9.883 ± 0.23 cm; thickness of cortex: 0.669 ± 0.02 cm; thickness of medulla: 1.537 ± 0.05 cm; volume: 35.82 ± 2.12 cm3. Averages (+ SEM) recorded with regard to adrenal glands were: weight of left adrenal gland: 0.92 ± 0.04 g, length: 2.03 ± 0.04 cm; width: 0.87 ± 0.02 cm; circumference: 0.93±0.04 cm; volume: 1.08 ± 0.04 cm3, weight of right adrenal gland: 0.78 ± 0.04 g; length: 1.48 ± 0.04 cm; width: 0.87 ± 0.03 cm; circumference: 2.72± 0.09 cm and volume of right adrenal gland was found to be 1.08 ± 0.04 cm3. It is conceivable from these findings that goat has a stable cardiovascular system. The development of heart, kidneys and adrenal showed an increase parallel to the advancing age to adjust with the increasing blood pressure due to physiological development process. Sex, however, played a secondary role.

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• Histomorphometrical studies on the mammary gland skin of nili-ravi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis).

  R. Hussain, A. S. Qureshi

  XXVIIth EAVA Congress, Budapest, Hungary; 07/2008

• Serology based immunological cross-reactivity among various isolates of Streptococcus agalactiae from mastitic buffaloes

  R. k. Dad, A. Shakoor, M. Avais, G. Muhammad, R. Hussain

  italian journal of Animal Sciences. 10/2007; 6(2):865-868.

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  Morphometric evaluation of the blood pressure related organs in nili-ravi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) with advancing age.

  A. S. Qureshi, R. H. Pasha

  Italian Journal of Animal Science. 05/2007; 6(2):961-964.

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  Age related changes in the morphometric parameters of the heart, kidneys and adrenal glands of nili-ravi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)

  R. H. Pasha, A. S. Qureshi

  Italian Journal of Animal Science. 05/2007; 6(2):995-998.

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• Morphometry of age induced histological changes in the heart, kidneys and adrenal glands of Nili- Ravi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis).

  R. Hussain, A. S. Qureshi

  XXVI Congress of the European Association of Veterinary Anatomists, Messina (Italy); 07/2006

• Morphometric evaluation of the heart, kidneys and adrenal glands of nili-ravi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) by using automated image analysis system

  RIAZ HUSSAIN

  01/2005

  Degree: M. Sc. (Hons)

  Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Anas Sarwar Qureshi