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Impact of community based breeding program on breeding buck availability, growth and reproductive performance of Black Bengal goat
Authors: Solaiman M , Apu AS , Ali MY , Fakruzzaman M , Faruque MO 
Published: October 2020

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the availability of breeding bucks as well as growth and reproductive performances of Black Bengal goat under community based breeding program. A total of 30 goat rearers in three areas of Sakhipur upazilla were selected based on the survey result. Selected goat rearers were trained on scientific rearing, management and community-based breeding of Black Bengal goat and also build up community link with them. Three Black Bengal breeding bucks have been distributed among three potential farmers in three villages under Sakhipur upazilla. The management and performance of Black Bengal goats were monitored closely and analyze the impact of community based breeding program. The analysis of the growth performance showed that male kids attained significantly (p<0.05) higher birth weight (1.28±0.04 kg) than that of female kids (1.06±0.02 kg). The body weights of male at 3, 6, 9 and 12-month were 5.41±0.28, 9.18±0.32, 12.87±0.35 and 16.91±0.46 kg whereas female reached significantly (p<0.05) lower body weight as 4.97±0.16, 8.02±0.21, 10.91±0.23 and 14.21±0.34 kg at the same ages, respectively. Average daily body weight gain up to 12 months of age was also significantly (p<0.05) higher in males (43.42±1.17 g/day) than females (36.53±2.49 g/day). On the other hand, season had a significant effect (p<0.05) on the body weights of Black Bengal goat at 0 (birth), 3, 6, 9, 12-month of age. In case of reproductive performances, it was revealed that age at sexual maturity was 199.32±2.41 days; age at first kidding 393.23±1.38 days; service per conception 1.17±0.04, and litter size was 1.76±0.08 in community based breeding program. Beside these, post-partum heat period of Black Bengal goat was found 47.50±0.87 days. Comparing with the findings of previous research works, these results suggested that community based breeding program has not only reduced the scarcity of good quality breeding bucks but also improved the growth and reproductive performances of Black Bengal goats.
Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2020. 49 (1): 13-21
Mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms in Nepalese Achhami cattle
Authors: Gorkhali NA , Dhakal A , Sapkota S , Sherpa C , Pokhrel BR , Kolachhapati MR , Bhattarai N 
Published: October 2020

Achhami cattle is claimed to be the world's smallest cattle which is found in Achham district of Sudur Paschim Province of Nepal. A study was carried out to investigate the polymorphism in the control region of the mitochondrial DNA polymorphism in these Achhami cattle. Thirty-seven blood samples were collected from different pocket areas of in Achham district. Our study revealed that Achhami cattle lie significantly within the indicine haplogroups rather than taurine (34 out of 37 samples) manifesting the later introgression by taurine cattle population. The taurine haplogroup, found within Achhami was different than Lulu cattle, which might be from the independent domestication event. Within indicine haplogroup, I1 type haplogroup (64.7%) was found dominant over I2 type haplogroup (35.3%). Achhami cattle revealed its uniqueness as it segregates from Indian cattle for indicine type as well as Chinese cattle for taurine type. In order to understand its ancestry, the whole genome should be studied together with the consideration of more population of cattle from the Asian region.
Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2020. 49 (1): 22-28
Assessment of broiler chicken meat quality collected from different markets of Chittagong
Authors: Dey JC , Jahan I , Ghosh S , Halder BC , Ahmad MH , Hossain MA 
Published: October 2020

The study was conducted to assess the quality of broiler meat procured from four different markets of Chittagong city, (Baddar Hat; BH, Pahartoli; PHT, Jhaowtola; JT and Riazuddin bazar; RB). Broiler was collected from each of the market by replicating four times with five birds per replicate for assessing the meat quality in this study. A total of 20 shops was selected randomly and live broilers of similar age were collected from each shop located in the different places of metropolitan city of Chittagong to conduct the experiment. Meat samples were taken from the live broilers to appraise the quality based on the H2O level, pH, water holding capacity (WHC), extract release value (ERV), tyrosine value (TV) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance value (TBARS) through the laboratory analyses. The data revealed that the TV and TBARS values differed significantly (P<0.01) between markets except for the other parameters (H2O, pH, WHC, ERV). The highest TV value (0.66) was found in the meat of PHT market while lowest TV value (0.54) being in BH and JT markets. The TBARS value was improved (P<0.01) in the meat of BH and JT markets compared to that of other markets. The road distance (RD) and the transporting time (TT) for carrying birds were affected (P<0.01) by markets. It can be concluded that the quality of broiler meat of different markets appears to be good based on the chemical evaluation, even though TT and RD might influence meat quality to a bit.
Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2020. 49 (1): 29-36
Influence of amount of red worm (Eisenia foetida) on the organic matter degradation during vermicomposting of cattle manure
Authors: Rahman A , Hashem MA , Kabir AKMA , Bhuiyan MKJ , Rahman MM 
Published: October 2020

This study aimed to understand the degradation pattern of organic substances through different amount of red worms during vermicomposting of cattle manure. For this purpose, an experiment was conducted with three treatments e.g., T1 (vermicomposting of 25 kg cowdung using 50 g of red worms), T2 (vermicomposting of 25 kg cowdung using 100 g of red worms) and T3 (vermicomposting of 25 kg cowdung using 150 g of red worms) with 3 replications. Parameters studied were dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM), ash, organic carbon (OC), total nitrogen (TN), crude fiber (CF), carbon nitrogen ratio (C/N) and pH at different days of intervals. Results showed that the amount of red worms has a significant influence on the quality of the final vermicompost. The highest DM content was observed in T3 and the lowest DM content was observed in T1 after 45 days of composting. There were significant (p<0.001) higher reduction rate of OM, OC and CF were found in T3 compared to T1 and T2 and the differences were also significant (p<0.001) among days intervals over 45 days of experimental period. TN content gradually increases with the increase of time. There was significant (P<0.05) difference in TN alteration among treatments along with time intervals. There was significant differences (P<0.001) in C/N among treatments and a gradual increment of C/N was found with the advancement of the vermicomposting. There were a little changes in pH of all the treatments but those treatments were not followed a trend during the total experimental period. Finally, it may be concluded that organic matter degradation rate is faster in T3 compared to T1 and T2. These might be indicated that amount of red worms are an important factors of OM decomposition or digestion during vermicomposting period.
Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2020. 49 (1): 45-54
Effect of value addition to rice straw on the nutritional improvement and milk productivity of dairy cattle
Authors: Islam MM , Akter A , Salauddin M , Sultana MN , Uddin MM 
Published: October 2020

The objective of this study was to evaluate the physical and chemical value addition to rice straw on nutritional quality improvement of rice straw and its effect on milk productivity and composition. Twelve crossbred milking cows (Frisian Cross) of mid-lactation stage and second parity, having average initial body weight of 398.72 ± 42.22 kg and milk yield of 6.42± 0.78 kg were assigned to three treatment group (each group has 4 animals) and one control group. Four treatments were considered: T0 (control): loose rice straw + green grass + concentrate; T1: value addition to rice straw through chopping (physical) + green grass + concentrate; T2: value addition to rice straw through urea and molasses without chopped (Chemical) + green grass + concentrate; and T3: value addition to rice straw through urea molasses with chopping (Physical and chemical) + green grass + concentrate. The results revealed that T2 was significantly (p<0.05) higher than T0, T1 and T3 where total DM intake was 13.44± 0.26, 12.96±0.38, 12.47±0.16 and 12.06±0.31 for T2, T0, T3 and T1, respectively and the same was found for Crude protein. The daily milk yield was higher in T3 (8.12±0.30 kg/day) and followed by T0 (7.30±0.23 kg/day), T1 (6.61±1.35 kg/day) and T2 (6.78±0.09 kg/day) but daily milk yield gains were 0.31, 0.11, 1.44 and 1.46 kg in T0, T1, T2, and T3, respectively and differences were highly significant (p<0.01) among the groups. Milk composition of fat (4.40, 3.97, 4.90 and 4.10%), Protein (3.88, 3.69, 3.98 and 3.72%), SNF (8.42, 8.69, 8.49 and 8.13) and TS (12.57, 12.34, 12.96 and 11.90) in T0, T1, T2 and T3, respectively. There was significant difference (p<0.01) where the cows supplemented with UMS without and with chopping recorded SNF. Further study might be needed to estimate the economics of the value addition for enhancing the adoption of this technology at farm level through development of entrepreneurship.
Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2020. 49 (1): 55-62
Performance of three meat type chicken farms maintained at different bio-security levels
Authors: Hannan MA , Ahmed MB , Islam SS 
Published: October 2020

Because of the high density of the poultry flocks in current commercial production operations and the inherent disease risks associated with this type of production, proper bio-security practices are very important for successful poultry farming. The study was undertaken to investigate the productive and economic performances of poultry farms keeping three different meat types chickens under good, fair and poor bio-security conditions in south western regions of Bangladesh. The three meat type chickens under consideration were Cobb 500 broiler strain, cockerel and Sonali (RIR x Fayoumi crossbred). According to obtained marks each of one hundred (total three hundred) surveyed farms were divided into good (≥ 80%), fair (61-79%) and poor (≤ 60%) bio-secured categories. Results revealed that market body weight, total feed intake, efficiency of feed utilization, survivability, gross return and net return of Cobb 500 broiler, cockerel and Sonali farms showed higher trends from poor to good bio-secured farms. The survivability was significantly (p<0.01) higher under good than that of fair and poor bio-secured level. The highest survivability was observed in farms kept Sonali followed by cockerel and Cobb 500. The result revealed that the Sonali was the highly benefited chicken farms than Cobb 500 broiler strain and cockerel. The broiler farms were more bio-security sensitive than Sonali and cockerel farms. Hence, good bio-security practices had significant impact on productive and economic performances of all three categories of meat type chickens. It can be concluded that the meat type chickens are more sensitive to the bio-security measures of the farms and Sonali farms are more beneficial from economic point of view as compared to cockerel and Cobb 500 farms.
Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2020. 49 (1): 63-70
Production of value-added broiler nugget enriched with dietary fiber from oat meal
Authors: Akhter A , Hossain MM , Habib M , Hashem MA , Ali MS 
Published: October 2020

An experiment was conducted to find out the effect of oat meal as a source of dietary fiber to formulate enriched broiler nugget. For this purpose, nuggets were prepared into four different groups such as treatment 1: 10% wheat flour nugget, treatment 2: 20% wheat flour nugget, treatment 3:10% oat meal nugget and treatment 4: 20% Oat meal nugget. All parameters were analyzed at 0, 15th and 30th days of storage period. The proximate composition of different nuggets batter was analyzed and highly significant differences were found in dry matter (%) and pH. Dry matter was lower, while pH was higher in control nugget (Treatment 1). Significant differences were found in crude protein (%), ether extract (%) among different nuggets, as well as among different storage time. Significantly higher DM (%), Ash (%) and EE (%) was found in broiler meat with 20% oat meal, while higher crude protein (%) were found in broiler meat+10% wheat flour. Crude protein (%) and DM (%) increased, while Ash (%) and EE (%) decreased with increase of storage time. The storage period had significant effect on different biochemical (FFA, POV and TBARS value) and microbial (TVC, TCC and TYMC) tests. In all cases, the values were increased with increase of storage time. The surface color (CIE L*, a*, b*) of nuggets of different treatments at different storage period were measured. No significant differences in b* value were found among broiler meat nuggets and storage time. On the other hand, different types of nuggets and storage period had a significant effect on L* and a* value. Significantly higher a* value was found in broiler meat with 10% wheat flour (T1). In sensory analysis, no significant differences were found in flavor, off-flavor, juiciness, tenderness and overall acceptability among four types of sausages. It could be concluded that addition of oat meal as a source of dietary fiber did not differ the overall acceptability of broiler meat nuggets compare to broiler meat nuggets with wheat flour.
Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2020. 49 (1): 71-82
Effect of concentrate supplementation during transition period on production and reproduction of indigenous buffalo
Authors: Habib MR , Islam MZ , Bari MS , Islam MZ , Sarker MAH , Rashid MH , Islam MA 
Published: October 2020

This study was to investigate the impact of concentrate supplementation on the growth, milk yield and quality, postpartum heat period and days open in transient buffalo. Hence, six selected indigenous transient buffaloes were equally divided into two groups viz. control (n=3) and supplemented (n=3). About 56.0 kg mixed green fodders (Para:German=3:1) and 2.0 kg concentrate mixtures were offered as a basal diet to each buffalo. Besides these, an additional amount (0.5 kg) of concentrate mixture (wheat bran-50%, mustard oil cake-40%, common salt-2% and di-calcium phosphate-8%) was supplied to each buffalo of the supplemented group. The dry matter intake of the supplemented buffalo was 2.5 and 2% higher (p<0.001) at pre- and post-partum period, respectively than that of the control fed buffalo. Pre- and post-partum body weight, and body condition score of buffaloes between the group were found similar (p>0.05). About 20% more (p=0.02) milk was obtained in the supplemented group compared to the control group, however, the milk composition was not different (p>0.05). Calf birth weight was found ≈10% higher (p=0.51) in the supplemented group than that of the control group. Postpartum heat period and days open of the supplemented buffaloes were reduced remarkably by 13 and 14 days, respectively compared to the buffaloes in control group. Overall, concentrate supplementation to the transient indigenous buffaloes has noteworthy effects on milk yield, postpartum heat period and days open.
Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2020. 49 (1): 83-90
Ultrasound Guided Needle Aspiration of Breast Abscess as an Alternative to Surgical Incision and Drainage
Authors: Ali Md Nowshad , Hannan Md Abdul , Shahid Shah Md Ahsan , Kubba Taibatul , Roy Dipankar 
Published: October 2020

Breast abscess is the localized collection of pus in breast tissue. Various treatment protocols used now a day like oral drugs, hot compression, surgical incision and drainage and ultrasound guided needle aspiration. Aim of this article was to identify the ultrasound guided needle aspiration of breast abscess is an alternative to surgical incision and drainage by analysis of previous study reports. It was found that though ultrasound guided aspiration of breast abscess has some benefit than traditional surgical drainage but it not applicable for all cases.
TAJ 2020; 33(1): 1-4
Factors Affecting the Survival Trend in Carcinoma Pancreas- A Hospital Based Study
Authors: Sarker Md Khalequzzaman , Paul Binoy , Haider Salahuddin Mohammed Ali , Sarker Md Moniruzzaman , Parveen Nasrin Ara , Raihan ASMA 
Published: October 2020

Carcinoma pancreas is the fourth common cause of the death from cancer in man and women in USA. The condition becomes increasingly common over the age of 70 years. The total number of carcinoma pancreas patients available for the study within the stipulated time was 22. Among them 68.18% patients were male and 31.82% patients were female. 0% belonged to age group ≤ 20, 9.09% belonged to age group 21-30, 18.18% belonged to age group 31-40, 18.18% belonged to age group 41-50, 13.64% belonged to age group 51-60, 27.27% belonged to age group 61-70 and 13.64% patients were >70 years of age. Mean age was 54.87 years ± 17.65 SD. In our study, 46.7% survived ≤3 months, 33.3% 4-6 months, 13.3% 7-9 months, 06.7% 10-12 months, 0% 13-24 months and >24 months. Among 15 expired patients, 02 got curative treatment and rest of 13 got palliative treatment. Those who got curative treatment, 50% survived 7-9 months and 50% 10-12 months. Those who got palliative treatment 53.8% survived ≤3 months, 38.5% 4-6 months and 7.7% 7-9 months. Overall median survival was 04 months, for curative treatment was 09 months and for palliative treatment was 03 months.
TAJ 2020; 33(1): 11-16
Comparison of Liver Function Tests in Normal Pregnancy with Non-pregnant Matched Controls
Authors: Khatun M Rokeya , Khatun Amina , Ali Md Nowshad 
Published: October 2020

Background: Change of liver biochemical profiles is normal during pregnancy. It is almost impossible to understand disease processes that can threaten women during pregnancy without understanding normal physiological change. Aim of this study is to evaluate changes in serum liver function tests in normal pregnant women in first, second and third trimester.
Material and Methods: The cross-sectional comparative study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh in 2019. This study consists of 90 pregnant women and 90 matched control. Among the 90 pregnant women, 30 were in first trimester, 30 were in second trimester and 30 were in third trimester. Blood samples were taken for routine liver function and protein profiles
Results: Serum total and direct bilirubin concentrations were significantly lower in second and third trimester. The mean ALP level was slightly increased in 2nd trimester and drastically increased in 3rd trimesters during pregnancy. Serum ALT and AST activity was significantly increased in third trimester. No significant change in serum total proteins concentration, but serum albumin concentration was significantly lower and serum globulin concentration was significantly higher in all three trimester. Serum albumin/globulin ratio was significantly reduced in second and third trimester.
Conclusion: Relative values of various liver function tests during gestational trimesters appear to be the best guide to confirm the diagnosis and treatment strategies. Thus, gynecologists should routinely monitor liver function tests in all gestational trimesters to avoid the future complications to mother and offspring.
TAJ 2020; 33(1): 17-24
Evaluation of Conventional Root Canal Treatment for Healing of Periapical Pathosis of Nonvital Teeth
Authors: Hossain Md Ismail , Parveen Monira , Choudhury Md Nahid Khurram , Wakia Tasnim , Uddin Farid , Rahman Md Shoyeb 
Published: October 2020

Background: Root canal Therapy is one of the procedures for the management of nonvital tooth with periapical lesion. The principle of this therapy is the complete sterilization of the total pulp canal space thereby healing of the periradicular lesion.
Objectives: This experimental study assessed the clinical and radiological outcome of root canal treatment for nonsurgical management of nonvital teeth with periapical lesion.
Materials and Methods: A total number of 40 infected teeth with periapical lesion were treated by conventional root canal treatment. Irritants from the root canal system was removed by mechanical instrumentation( Crown down Technique), chemical irrigation with NaOCL and by using Calcium Hydroxide as intracanal medicaments and fluid tight obturation both apically and coronally resulting repairs of inflamed periradicular tissues. The protocol for follow up examination will be 3, 6 and 12 months post operatively. At the time of follow up examination a standard follow up chart will be maintained.
Results: Among 40 cases 32 cases could be treated as acceptable as their responses were good both clinically and radiologically and 5 patients came back with some complications among them 3 cases were uncertain and 2 cases were unacceptable.
Conclusion: It was concluded that conventional root canal treatment reduced clinical signs and symptoms successfully in teeth with periapical lesion and radiologically.
TAJ 2020; 33(1): 25-30
Correlation Between pH of Saliva and Dental Caries among Children of Rajshahi City
Authors: Ferdose Jannatul , Shamsuzzaman AK Mohammad , Alom Md Shah , Tasnim Anika , Rahman Nahreen 
Published: October 2020

Background: The aim of the study was to assess the salivary pH in dental caries children. The study was carried out with the objective of evaluation of pH of saliva by pH scale among healthy and caries children.
Materials & Methods: A hospital-based study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology of Rajshahi in collaboration with Dental unit, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi for a period between January to December 2017. All the cases were purposively selected from whom salivary sample were collected to measure pH using a chair side test strip. pH paper was rolled over the saliva on slide. Compare the colour against the standard to obtain a measurement.
Results: The present study suggests that there is a significant relation between salivary pH and caries.
Conclusion: We hypothesize that low salivary pH are associated with a higher dental caries rate.
TAJ 2020; 33(1): 31-34
Serum CA 19.9 as a Tumour Marker in Colorectal Cancer Staging- An Experimental Study
Authors: Parveen Monira , Md Badruddoza Shah , Asafudullah SM , Khanom Khadiza , Sultana Arefa , Akhter Shameem 
Published: October 2020

This cross-sectional, descriptive observational study was carried out for a period of 24 months from January 2014 to December 2015 in the Department of Pathology and Department of Surgery, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi for estimation of serum 19-9 level in total fifty four patients. Histopathological Staging was correlated with the preoperative values of serum CA 19-9 level. Data were collected by face to face interview, clinical examination and findings of laboratory investigations. Preoperative serum CA 19-9 levels were estimated by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Method. The study revealed that the colorectal carcinoma was highest in the 5th and 6th decade and rectal area (46.3%) and male predominance was observed with male to female ratio being 3:2. A higher incidence of abnormal CA 19-9 level was found in Dukes’ D (100%) and Dukes’ C (84%) diseases than in Dukes’ B (76%) and Dukes’ A (75%) stages. The sensitivity of CA 19-9 in correctly detecting advanced stage CRC carcinoma from those who had early stage of the disease is (36/44) × 100 = 81.8% and its specificity in correctly excluding those who did not have advanced disease is (2/10) × 100 = 20%. The overall diagnostic accuracy is calculated to be (36 + 2)/54 = 70.37%. Regarding diagnostic values for colorectal carcinoma elevated level of serum CA 19-9 can be considered as an important diagnostic tool for differentiating advanced stage of colorectal carcinoma from its early stage
TAJ 2020; 33(1): 35-40