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Abstract: Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is an indigenous of tropical plant predominant in Nigeria. Baobab tree produces seeds that are not only rich in protein (20%- 36% CP) and energy (1,898 - 4,465kCal/kg) but also provides some necessary fiber, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, particularly, lysine and methionine which is capable of complementing the protein of maize (8%) in poultry diets. One hundred (100) day old Broiler chicks were purchased from a reputable farm (Zartech) Jos plateau State. Birds were managed intensively using animal welfare guide 2006. Four (4) broiler starter experimental diets were formulated such that the fermented baobab seed meal replaced soybeans at 0%, 7.5%, 15% and 22.5% dietary levels respectively. The study was carried out to investigate the effect of varying levels of fermented baobab seed on biochemical indices. Birds on Fermented baobab seed meal (FBSM) showed significant (P <0.05) effect on uric acid with a significantly increased in value of 4.27 mg/d on birds fed diet T3. High inclusion rate of FBSM (15% and 22.5%) revealed higher numerical value of 59.97mg/dl and 47.90 mg/dl for creatinine. From the result of this study, it was concluded that fermented baobab seed meal (FBSM) had no significant influence on most of the serum biochemical parameters observed except uric acid. However, the inclusion level of 15% may be safe for improved growth and serum biochemical characteristics in broiler chickens at starter phase.

Keywords: Serum-biochemical, broilers, graded levels, baobab, meal.

Title: Effects of Varying Levels of Fermented Baobab Seed Meal on Serum Biochemical Components of Broiler Chickens at Starter Phase

Author: ANTHONY ALVADIS ALLAHOKI

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Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023

Page No: 72-75

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Published Date: 12-September-2023

Abstract: Growth and development of the mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori L. are directly affected by environmental factors like photoperiod, temperature and humidity. Sufficient references on the implications of photoperiod on B. mori are available. However, information on the effect of temperature and humidity on Bombyx silkworm are scanty. The present communication probes into commercial cocoon characters of Bombyx mori as influenced by temperature and humidity conditions through multiple trait Evaluation Index (EI) method. Five temperature conditions (20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 °C) and five humidity conditions (RH; 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90%) were selected. Two popular silkworm hybrids (PM x CSR2, a multivoltine x bivoltine hybrid and CSR2 x CSR4, a bivoltine x bivoltine hybrid) were reared under the above temperature and humidity conditions separately, with LD 12: 12 photoperiodic condition till the end of cocoon harvest. Three cocoon economic characteristics; cocoon weight, shell weight and shell ratio (%) were evaluated under these enrolled temperature and humidity conditions through multiple trait Evaluation Index method. Based on the results on Evaluation Index (EI), it is established that EI values of all individual cocoon economic traits under different temperature and humidity conditions did not cross the fixed base value (50). EI values under certain temperature and humidity conditions crossed designated base value (EI > 50). When EI values for all cocoon economic traits are averaged, the EI values of all cocoon economic traits crossed (EI > 50) the earmarked base value under 25 °C and 80% RH conditions, indicating that these conditions (25 °C and 80% RH) are best suited for obtaining optimum cocoon economic characters for profitable commercial cocoon crop. The other temperature and humidity conditions did not promise for optimum cocoon economic traits as the average EI values are below designated base value (EI < 50).

Keywords: Mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori, cocoon economic traits, temperature, humidity, Evaluation Index (EI).

Title: Evaluation of Cocoon Economic Traits of Mulberry Silkworm, Bombyx Mori L. Under Certain Temperature and Humidity Conditions through Multiple Trait Evaluation Index

Author: Lavanya Latha, K., Narasimhulu, P., Lakshminarayana Reddy, P., Sujatha, B., Sankar Naik, S.

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Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023

Page No: 63-71

Published Date: 26-August-2023

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Abstract: Nowadays, people always have a lot things to do.Certain the stress and lead to psychological conditions such as depression is once of it. There are also teenagers,to eldery people.Due to the impact of the stress and psychological conductions. Sometimes there are always many things that are needed to do something at that particular time. Sometimes it makes you less stressed and sometimes it's a hurdle at work. There are many questions in the past, with many questions. However, every stress has time to relax, which for relaxation has a variety of ways 1 in the question that. This will require a total of 125 responses from people of various ages to complete a survey to have a stress-relieving question about their pet needs. We will find those who want to be with animals. Up to 72.8 percent of 99.2 percent recalled pets were treatable, so most of them would have been expected with pets. And they then pets can treat stress.

Keywords: pet, therapy, love, sad, heal.

Title: A Survey of Pet Therapy

Author: Walaiphan Srisub, Puenfar Prempojwathana, Rasintha Seelame

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Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023

Page No: 59-62

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Published Date: 14-August-2023

Abstract: Background: Metformin therapy for adults and children with type 2 diabetes mellitus is well established. However, its role in the treatment of insulin resistance and obesity in children and adolescents has not been clearly defined.   Objectives: We evaluated the effects of metformin on body composition and insulin sensitivity in children with exogenous obesity.   Design and context: Patients referred to a pediatric endocrinology clinic were included in a randomized, double-blind, crossover trial. , patients: 28 patients (13 men) aged 9 to 18 participated in the study.  Intervention: Patients received metformin (1 g twice daily) and placebo for 6 months, each with an elimination period of 2 weeks.  Results: Mean age of subjects at baseline was 12.5 ± 2.2 years, mean body mass index z-score was 2.54 (range, 1.93–2.85). Metformin was more effective than placebo for weight (–4.35 kg, P = 0.02), body mass index (–1.26 kg/m2, P=0.002), waist circumference (—2.8 cm, P=0.003), abdominal adipose tissue sc (—52.5 cm2, P=0.0.002) and fasting insulin (—2.2 mU/liter, P = 0.011). IS improved in 45% of metformin and 27% of  placebo subjects (P =  0.21).  Conclusions: Treatment with metformin in insulin-resistant obese pediatric patients significantly improves body composition and fasting insulin. Although improvement in Si has been noted in many individuals, Si is a less useful parameter for  group data analysis, possibly due to the effect of variable conformance and  Si change in adolescent.

Keywords: Metformin therapy, type 2 diabetes, insulin sensitivity.

Title: Randomized, Controlled Trial of Metformin for Children with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Author: Mesfer Abdulhadi Aldosari, Asma Mohammed Alenezi, Mohammed Eid Baaj Alotaibi, Abdullah Fahad Alroays

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Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023

Page No: 51-58

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Published Date: 09-August-2023

Abstract: A new species of gecko (Reptilia: Gekkonidae) from the Western Ghats of South Western India is described, from the Anaikatty Hills, Coimbatore. Cnemaspis pseudoindica sp. nov. is a medium-sized gecko (SVL to 41 mm) that may be distinguished from its congeners by its absence of spine-like tubercles on the flanks, three pairs of postmentals, the first pair separated by a median scale, dorsal scales granular, smooth, flanks with a few scattered, feebly enlarged, more-or-less keeled tubercles intermixed, ventral scales smooth, and lamellae under 4^th digit of the pes 11–14.

Keywords: Cnemaspsis, Gekkonidae, taxonomy, Western Ghats, India, tropical forests, biodiversity hotspot.

Title: A NEW SPECIES OF Cnemaspis (Reptilia: Squamata: Gekkonidae) FROM THE WESTERN GHATS OF TAMIL NADU, INDIA

Author: D. MUKHERJEE, P. SHARMA, M. Vijay

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Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023

Page No: 44-50

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Published Date: 08-August-2023

Abstract: Beddome’s Cat Snake, Boiga beddomei (Wall, 1909) are widely distributed in the Western Ghats of India and also reported from Anaikatty Hills, has been redescribed with respect to morphological taxonomy. This species is distinguished from other sympatric and closely related congeners by the presence of Pholidosis; 19: 19: 13 rows of dorsal scales; 7-8 supralabials; 3rd, 4th and 5th supralabials contacting orbit; anal undivided; ventral 241-246 and 95-107 paired subcaudals.

Keywords: Taxonomy, Redescription, Colubrids, Deciduous forest, Western Ghats, India.

Title: Taxonomic and natural history notes on Beddome’s Cat Snake Boiga beddomei (Wall, 1909) Colubridae: Serpentes from Anaikatty Hills, Western Ghats, India

Author: P. SHARMA, D. MUKHERJEE, M. VIJAY

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Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023

Page No: 40-43

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Published Date: 03-August-2023

Abstract: The term "vitamin D-dependent rickets" describes a group of genetic disorders characterized by early-onset rickets due to the inability to maintain adequate active vitamin D levels or the inability to respond adequately. with activated vitamin D. Although the term is now recognized as a pathophysiological misnomer, there is clinical relevance to its continued use, as the patient must be "dependent" for life on the use of a specialized vitamin D replacement regimen. This review examines the molecular basis of the three forms of vitamin D-dependent rickets and summarizes current regimens for the management of affected individuals.

Keywords: rickets, genetics, Vitamin D, treatment, hypocalcemia.

Title: Overview of Studies on: Diagnosis and Treatment of Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets

Author: Mansour zaal alanazi, Dr. Lamees Alruwaili, Shahad Nawi Sayeid AlHarbi, Tahani Ayesh Daifallah AlShlwi, Zainab Mubarak Buqnah, Rabiah Hasan Alabdullah

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Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023

Page No: 30-39

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Published Date: 01-August-2023

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is one of the oldest non-communicable diseases affecting a greater proportion of the world’s population. Uvaria chamae is a medicinal plant with various health benefits. The study evaluated the fasting plasma glucose (FPG), lipid profile and atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) in diabetic rats treated with aqueous extract of U. chamae leaves. Diabetes was induced with alloxan monohydrate (150mg/kg body weight) intraperitoneally. Thirty (30) albino wistar rats were randomly assigned into 5 groups (I-V) of 6 rats each. Groups I and II were the control (non-diabetic) and diabetic groups respectively, and received 0.5ml distilled water. Groups III, IV and V were diabetic rats treated with 100mg/kg, 300mg/kg and 500mg/kg of aqueous extract of U. chamae leaves respectively for 28 days. The leaves were washed, air-dried, pulverized and macerated in distilled water for 48 hours with intermittent agitations followed by sieving and evaporation of the filtrate to dryness, and reconstitution with distilled water prior to oral administration in the rats. The mean FPG level of group II was significantly higher when compared with groups I, III, IV and V (p<0.05). Additionally, there was a dose-dependent reduction in the FPG levels of rats treated with the extract. The mean levels of total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLC), very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDLC), triglyceride (TG) and AIP were significantly higher while high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC) was significantly lower in group II when compared with group I (p<0.05). There were significant reductions in TC, LDLC, TG and AIP as well as a significant increase in HDLC in group V when compared with groups II, III and IV (p<0.05), although the reduction in VLDLC and TG were not significant in group V compared with that of group IV. The aqueous extract of U. chamae leaves may possess anti-diabetic and anti-atherogenic properties, hence, may be useful in the management of diabetes and reduction of cardiovascular disease risk.

Keywords: Fasting Plasma Glucose, Uvaria chamae, Lipid Profile, Diabetes mellitus, Atherogenic Index of Plasma.

Title: Evaluation of Fasting Plasma Glucose, Lipid Profile and Atherogenic Index of Diabetic Rats treated with Aqueous Extract of Uvaria chamae Leaves

Author: Chikaodili N. Obi-Ezeani, Amuche L. Onuike, Ifeoma J. Onuora, Claire A. Ewelugo, Onyema A. Onyegbule, Obiageli B. Onyema-Iloh, Obiageli E. Nnoruka, Ijeoma J. Nwagbara

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Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023

Page No: 24-29

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Published Date: 01-August-2023

Abstract: C. procera is one of the important member of traditional herbal medicine in every home of India. Phytochemicals are natural bioactive secondary metabolites found in plants that act as a defense system against disease. The latex is applied to painful joints and swelling. Fresh leaves are also used for the same purpose. Oil which the leaves have been boiled is applied to paralyzed part. Some of the medicinal properties may be facilitated by its microbial endophytes. The interactions between the host plant and their endophytic microorganisms are not yet fully understood. Hence in this study an attempt is made to evaluate the phytochemicals present in the latex. Further, antimicrobial activity of the latex was also evaluated. Endophytic microorganisms that resides in the leaf and latex was isolated and the plant growth promoting ability of the isolates were analyzed by a series of assay.  

Keywords: traditional herbal medicine, Endophytic microorganisms, natural bioactive.

Title: EVALUATION OF PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF Calotropis procera LATEX

Author: S. Paul Rajasingam. (M.Sc.)

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Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023

Page No: 7-23

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Published Date: 24-July-2023

Abstract:  Taenia saginata is considered as the most widely distributed human tapeworm worldwide. The cases of T. saginata in humans is considered to be of clinically less important compared to T. solium, another food-borne parasite from the same genus, since it only causes taeniasis,. This research work is carried out to determine the prevalence of Teania saginata of cattle in Bali Local Government, Taraba state. 1000 feacal samples were collected and analyzed using simple percentage. Out of the 1000 samples collected, 713 (71.3%) were found infected with T saginata, whereas 281 (28.1%) were found negative in the whole study area. Out of the 300 sample collected from Bali town, 212 (70.7%) prevalence were found positive whereas 82 (27.33%) were found negative.  A total number of 300 sample were collected from Garba Chede out of which 262 (87.3%) were positive and 38 (12.7%) were negative. This results presents that Garba Chede has the highest prevalence rate whereas Mai Hula has the lowest prevalence rate within the study area. The prevalence of Taenia saginata base on age of animals shows that the highest prevalence 619 (84%) was found in old animals whereas the lowest 381 (50.6) was found in young animals below four years. This study revealed that there is a high prevalence of Teania saginata in the study area. It is therefore recommended that strategic prevention of Taenia saginata such as quarterly deworming of cattle should be initiated to in the study area

Keywords:  Teaniasis, cattle, Bali, Effects, sex, fecal, sample.

Title: Prevalence of Taenia saginata (cysticercosis) of cattle in Bali Local Government, Taraba state

Author: Hussaina John Danburam

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Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023

Page No: 4-6

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Published Date: 05-July-2023

Abstracts: Taeniasis in bovine’s species is caused by the larval stage of the tape worm. Human beings get infected with the parasite after eating uncooked meat from infected cattle. the cases of T. saginata in humans is considered to be of clinically less important compared to T. solium, another food-borne parasite from the same genus, since it only causes taeniasis, and not cysticercosis like T. solium does. This research work is carried out to determine the effects of sex as a predisposing factor of Teania saginata. This study used a total of 1000 indigenous breed within selected area in Bali. Out of the 1000 samples collected, 713 (71.3%) were found infected with T saginata, whereas 281 (28.1%) were found negative in the whole study area. Out of the 300 sample collected from Bali town, 212 (70.7%) prevalence were found positive whereas 82 (27.33%) were found negative.  A total number of 300 sample were collected from Garba Chede out of which 262 (87.3%) were positive and 38 (12.7%) were negative. This results shows that Garba Chede has the highest prevalence rate whereas Mai Hula has the lowest prevalence rate within the study area. The results showed that lowest prevalence 552 (65.8%) was found in male animals and the highest prevalence 448 (78.1%) rate was found in female animals. This study revealed that there is a high prevalence of Teania saginata in the study area. It is therefore recommended that quarterly deworming of cattle should be initiated in the study area.

Keywords: Teaniasis, cattle, Bali, Effects, sex, feacal, sample.

Title: The effects of animal sex as a predisposing factor of Taenia saginata (cysticercosis) of cattle in Bali Local Government, Taraba state

Author: Hussaina John Danburam

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Published Date: 05-July-2023