A5027401307- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Livestock and Poultry Management
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
- Nigella sativa pharmacological applications
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
2015-2024
Royal Veterinary College
2020-2024
The Pirbright Institute
2020-2024
University of London
2023
Universidad de Londres
2023
Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, is a highly virulent zoonotic pathogen primarily affecting domesticated and wild herbivores. Human exposure to B. anthracis through contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. In Pakistan, where livestock vaccines are largely unavailable carcasses often disposed improperly, risk humans, wildlife significant. Currently, diagnosis anthrax infections outbreak tracing necessitates isolation culturing process that requires...
There is a substantial relationship between gut microbiota and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Studies have found that there are significant changes in microbial composition people with ASD, their unaffected siblings, healthy controls. Though results still unstable, bacterial species like Clostridium, Sutterella, Desulfovibrio, Lactobacillus, Bacterodies, Faecalibacterium more common ASD patients. Because up to 90% of (ASD) experience gastrointestinal (GI) problems, it thought the gut-brain...
Newcastle disease (ND) is one of the most deadly diseases poultry around globe. The endemic in Pakistan and recurrent outbreaks are being reported regularly wild captive, rural commercial flocks. Though, efforts have been made to characterize causative agent some parts country, genetic nature strains circulating throughout currently lacking. To ascertain genetics NDV, 452 blood samples were collected from 113 flocks, originating all provinces Pakistan, showing high mortality (30–80%)....
The chicken industry of Pakistan is a major livestock sub-sector, playing pivotal role in economic growth and rural development. This study aimed to characterize map the structure broiler layer production systems, associated value chains, disease management Pakistan. Qualitative data were collected 23 key informant interviews one focus group discussion on types inputs, outputs, addition, market dynamics, management. Quantitative proportions commodity flows also obtained. Value chain maps...
Several factors are involved in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pose a serious threat to public health safety. Among them, clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat- (CRISPR-) Cas system, an adaptive immune is thought be development antibiotic resistance bacteria. The current study was aimed at determining not only presence CRISPR-Cas system but also their association with each other
Nota de investigación- Mapeo marcadores genéticos asociados con la antigenicidad y el rango huéspedes en los virus influenza tipo A subtipo H9N2 que infectan a avicultura Pakistán. El objetivo del presente estudio fue mapear diversidad genética glicoproteína hemaglutinina (HA) (IAV) H9N2. Se aislaron veinticinco pollos engorde marzo julio 2019. amplificó gene HA se realizó un análisis filogenético para determinar relación evolutiva. compararon importantes residuos aminoácidos antigénicos...
Abstract Background Viral diseases are a matter of great concern for poultry farmers in Pakistan. Multiple common viral respiratory (CVRDs) cause huge economic losses the industry. The prevalence CVRDs many countries, including Pakistan, is not clearly understood. Results Incidences 5 chicken viruses: avian influenza virus (AIV), Newcastle disease (NDV/AAVV-1), infectious bronchitis (IBV), metapneumovirus (aMPV) and laryngotracheitis (ILTV) were assessed on commercial Pakistani farms with...
SUMMARYThe main objective of this study was to determine the effects various levels dietary Nigella sativa seeds on immune-responsiveness and pathogenesis H9N2 avian influenza virus (AIV) in turkeys. The experiment performed 80 unvaccinated turkey poults, divided into four groups
Food systems are increasingly under threat, with climate, biological, economic or policy shocks and stressors occurring at an increasing frequency scale. Their complex fragile nature has become even more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. A systematic review of news articles published globally between December 2019 April 2020 was conducted to describe impacts pandemic on chicken meat system identify key vulnerabilities intervention points build resilience. Most identified were caused by...
Objective: To synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) and evaluate their antibacterial wound healing effects against wounds infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Methods: ZnONPs were prepared by sol-gel method characterized X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis scanning electron microscopy (SEM). A total of 18 rabbits divided into three groups: the group, gentamicin group control group. 3 cm 2 was inflicted on each rabbit contaminated MRSA inoculum. Treatment...
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the major pathogens responsible for causing food poisoning worldwide. The emergence antibiotic resistance in this bacterium influenced by various factors. Among them, bacterial acquired defense systems described as clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-cas system might be involved development bacteria. current study was designed to assess prevalence S. and its profile identify relationship CRISPR-cas with antimicrobial resistance,...
Abstract The recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in North and South America, including widespread infection cattle the United States, calls for an urgent assessment host range A viruses, particularly subtypes pandemic concern. We conducted a serological survey binding antibodies to B viruses goats (n=452) sheep (n=329) Pakistan found high seropositive rates hemagglutinin (HA) (AIV) H5 (23.9–34.0%), H7 (13.9– 37.1%), H9 (17.0–34.7%). In contrast, there were low...
Repeated cases of low pathogenic influenza A/H9N2 virus (IAV/H9N2) have been reported in commercial chickens since its emergence 1998 Pakistan. However, recently increased mortality and severe respiratory complications under field conditions noticed, suggesting concomitant infections with viral and/or bacterial pathogens. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate presence IAV/H9N2 coinfecting multiple pathogens broiler chicken flocks. We surveyed 60 flocks signs from March through...
is a potential emerging and prevailing multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogen involved in bovine endometritis.
Anthrax, caused by Bacillus anthracis (B.anthracis), is an important zoonotic disease of livestock that poses a threat to public safety.The present study aimed determine the seroprevalence in sheep and cattle endemic areas (Punjab Balochistan provinces) Pakistan enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Crosssectional survey was also done assess control measures farmers.Out 401 serum samples from cattle, total 68 (16.9%) were seropositive for anti-PA antibodies; B. 22.11% (48/217) 10.86%...
This study focused on the assessment of antimicrobial resistance Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) isolated from bovine mastitis milk samples revealing anti-mastitis potential phytocompounds Ziziphus jujube Acacia nilotica through molecular docking analysis. The were collected various dairy farms for isolation bacteria E. their response to antibiotics. Ethanolic extracts both plants prepared. Their antibacterial activity was evaluated, they processed...
Background: Group A bovine Rotaviruses (BRV) are one of the main factors neonatal calf diarrhea and mortality around world. The current study was carried out to assess genetics BRV circulating in Pakistani livestock characterize antigenic genes Rotavirus contributing towards diarrhea. Methods: total 200 fecal samples were collected from diarrheic buffalo cattle calves ten districts Punjab, Pakistan. Samples selected on basis agro-ecological zones province. Fecal analyzed for presence using...
Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI) subtype H9N2 is endemic in Pakistan and impacts poultry farming through disease related mortality, poor weight gain reduced egg production. This study aims to estimate the farm-level financial impact of LPAI infection on commercial broiler layer production systems Pakistan.A questionnaire based cross-sectional survey 138 farms 136 was conducted 2019. Primary data collected by along with expert opinion published literature were used parameterize five...