bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparative study on feeding of growth promoter (Aviator™) and enzymes (Acinor™) on growth performance of broiler
Authors: Islam Md Nurnoby , Rahman Md Shajedur , Islam Md Faruk , Hoque Md Fazlul , Rumi Nazmi Ara 
Published: April 2023

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of growth promoter (Aviator™) and enzymes (Acinor™) with basal feed. A total of 40 Cobb-500 Broiler day old chicks were reared in an open sided gable type house for a period of 5 weeks from 24th september to 28th october, 2017. Body weight and feed intake were recorded on day 0, 7, 14, 21, 28 and 35. The experiment was conducted in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Birds were randomly distributed into four dietary groups i.e control (T0) with basal diet, T1 with basal diet and growth promoter (GP) @ 2 gm/kg of feed; T2 with basal diet and enzymes (EZ) @ 0.4 gm/kg of feed and T3 with basal diet and GP plus EZ (2 gm/kg + 0.4 gm/kg). The records were kept on body weight, feed intake and mortality while weight gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR) and survivability were calculated. Broiler chicks that received GP and a combination of GP+EZ treatments showed significant improvement in performance (p<0.05) over control with respect to body weight gain, feed conversion ratio, carcass yield. Cost-effectiveness of GP+EZ treatment higher than all other treatments but GP and EZ had almost similar cost-effectiveness. Feeding EZ alone had comparatively less weight gain and almost similar feed conversion ratio compared with GP groups but it’s performance was significantly better than that of control group. This study indicated that the diet containing GP+EZ offered slightly increased benefits to the growth performance of broilers and these benefits were almost equal to the GP. It is revealed that growth promoter (Aviator™) supplementation with enzymes (Acinor™) is beneficial for broiler production.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (1), 59-66
Comparative efficacy of black cumin and domperidone therapy on milk yield and fat percentage of indigenous cow
Authors: Goswami Debobrota Roy , Islam Rakibul , Hasan Md Mahmudul , Sarkar Sumon , Aziz Fahima Binthe , Pervez Mst Misrat Masuma , Salauddin Md 
Published: April 2023

The current study was designed to improve milk production and milk fat percentage by supplemented with black cumin and domperidone for thirteen weeks during lactation in indigenous cows. The experiment was performed in Kaligonjupazila of Lalmonirhat under the department of Physiology and Pharmacology, HSTU, Dinajpur, Bangladesh. At 7 days of lactation 16 deshi cows were randomly divided into 4 groups (n=4 lactating cows in each group). Group T1 was kept as control, Group T2 was treated with domperidone (Motigut®) orally at a dose of 100 mg /day per cow, Group T3 was treated with Black Cumin Seed Powder (BCSP) at a dose of 80 g orally per cow per day and Group T4 was treated with combination of domperidone with Black Cumin Seed Powder (BCSP) as above mentioned doses. All the animals were dewormed and vaccinated at initial stage. Over the course of the trial, observations were recorded for milk production and fat percentage in milk. Milk production were increased significantly (P<0.05) in all treated groups compared to the control group and highest was recorded in combined domperidone with Black Cumin Seed Powder (BCSP) group (Group T4). Production level increased significantly (p<0.05) in all treated groups and highest was recorded in cows of group T4. The present study reveals that additional supplementation with domperidone plus Black Cumin Seed Powder (BCSP) in feed of lactating cows should better performance over other groups in respect to increase milk production and fat percentage in milk without any health hazard in indigenous cows. This technology may be transferred to farmers since drug (Domperidone) and supplement (BCSP) is available and require minimum stillness.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (1), 67-71
Isolation and molecular detection of duck plague virus for the development of vaccine seed
Authors: Soma Sabiha Sultana , Nazir KHM Nazmul Hussain , Rahman Md Tanvir , Rahman Md Mizanur , Ara Mosammat Shamim , Sultana Rebeka , Haydar Md Rifat , Siddique Mahbubul Pratik , Rahman Md Bahanur 
Published: April 2023

The present study was carried out for the isolation and molecular detection of duck plague virus (DPV) for the development of inactivated vaccine seed from the local outbreaks. A total of 12 suspected dead duck samples were collected from commercial farms and local market at Sunamganj, Netrokona and Mymensingh districts. Then, the samples were processed and prepared inocula were inoculated into 9-12 days old duck embryonated eggs. In duck embryonated eggs, several passages (3-4) were performed before infection into DEF cell culture. Presence of viral DNA was confirmed by PCR using the primer for DNA polymerase gene. After PCR confirmation, virus cultured in DEF cell was used for the preparation of formalin (0.12%) inactivated and oil based adjuvanted vaccine and was experimentally injected to 18 ducklings and 5 were kept as control. TCID50 of the selected virus for vaccine preparation was 108.70/ml. The mean passive haemagglutination assay (PHA) titre of sera of samples at 0 days, 7 days and 14 days post vaccination were 4.0±0, 14.22±1.78 and 44.44±4.4, respectively, which indicated significant (p<0.01) increase of antibody titre. Embryonated duck eggs and DEF cell culture are effective for virus isolation and on the basis of PHA test, it could also be suggested that the experimentally developed DP vaccine can be used successfully for the prevention of DP in Bangladesh.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (1), 78-85
Culture and management techniques of Vietnamese Koi
Authors: Faruk Al , Hossain Amir , Abdulla-Al-Asif - , Bhuiyan Md Nurul Mahmud , Sarker Md Jahangir 
Published: April 2023

The first time study approach about culture and management in Bangladesh was conducted to observe the induce breeding, nursing and rearing technique of Vietnam koi (Anabas testudineus) fish culture in fresh water farm in Mymensingh region, Bangladesh for a period of 120 days from May, 2013 to August, 2013. In this study, inducing agent PG was used to achieve fertilization and hatching success of climbing perch, Anabas testudineus. During induce breeding, male and female in a ratio of 1:1 were used. The females were given single injection of 6-8 mg PG/kg body weight and the males were given 2-3 mg PG/kg body weight and nursing and rearing of vietnam koi (Anabas testudineus) fish were carried out as monoculture in earthen ponds. In this study, two earthen ponds of 20 decimal with an average depth of 2.5 to 3 feet and two earthen ponds of 50 decimal with an average depth of 3 to 5 feet were used for nursing and rearing of Vietnam koi respectively. Nursing and rearing of Vietnam koi (Anabas testudinus) were carried out as monoculture in earthen ponds. The water temperature in the culture pond was ranged from 31.29±0.85 to 35.5±0.58 0C during nursing and rearing. The value of Dissolve Oxygen (DO) and pH was ranged from 6.20±0.41 to 5.0±0.71 mg/l and 7.8±0.62 to 7.1±0.47 respectively. The average weight of the fingerlings during stocking was 0.8g in nursery stage and 20g in rearing stage. Fingerlings were stocked at 1750 fish /decimal in the rearing pond. Fry in the nursing ponds were fed with Hatchery feed (powder) at the rate of 40-50% of their total body weight. Fingerlings in the rearing ponds were fed with Koi Starter and Koi Grower feed at the rate of 15-20% of their total body weight. The final average weight (g) of Vietnam koi was (0.8±0.08)g in nursery stage & (200.0±0.82)g in rearing stage. The Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) of total artificial feed was 1.63. The survival rate of Vietnam koi fish was 70% and the net production was 167kg/decimal. The total benefit was 5,48,455.00 BDT. Benefit-cost ratio of this study was 1.43. Therefore, it could be concluded that nursing and rearing of Vietnam koi (Anabas testudineus) by using artificial feed under a monoculture system in the earthen ponds is potentially and economically feasible.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 93-105
Contribution of aquaculture on livelihood development of fish farmer at Noakhali, Bangladesh
Authors: Adhikary Ripon Kumar , Kar Saurabha , Faruk Al , Hossain Amir , Bhuiyan Md Nurul Mahmud , Abdulla-Al-Asif - 
Published: April 2023

The present study was conducted to assess the contribution of aquaculture on livelihood status of fish farmer at Noakhali sadar upazila. This research work was carried out during the period of February 2013 to July 2013. A total of 50 fish farmers were interviewed with a well-structured questionnaire. The survey revealed that average pond size was 0.48 ha with 40% of the farmers having ponds of single ownership, 20% having ponds of multiple-ownership, 30% having ponds of single lease and 10% having ponds of multiple leases. Poly culture of Indian major carps and exotic carps has been practiced by most of the farmers. Fish fingerlings were stocked from April to June and average stocking density was 12,370 fingerlings/ha. The average fish production cost was Tk 69,870/ha/yr. Although the living condition of the rural fish farmers were poor, livelihood outcomes were found positive and 88% of the farmers have improved their socio-economic conditions through fish farming. The gross income and net profit were Tk. 1, 06,400 and Tk. 1, 00,000/ha/yr respectively. The average monthly income was in range of BDT 15,000-25,000. Their basic need like food, cloth, house, education and medical facility had changed after fish farming. The households have broadly improved their food consumption, family education, standards of living, purchasing power, choice and economic ability through fish farming. The constraints for sustainable pond fish farming in the areas were lack of technical knowledge of the farmers, disease of fishes, multiple ownership of the pond, higher production cost (mainly seeds and feed), in-sufficient supply of fry and fingerlings, lack of money and credit facilities and inadequate extension services. It is therefore essential to provide the necessary training facilities with institutional and organizational supports, credit facilities and extension services for sustainable fish production and livelihoods of rural fish farmers.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 106-121
Probiotic properties of Bifidobacterium species isolated from mother’s milk and infant feces
Authors: Hossain Md Nur , Humayun Sanjida , Shabnam Jannatul , Rahman Md Mizanur , Begum Shamima , Ahmed Monzur Morshed 
Published: April 2023

Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed. Bifidobacteria are one of the major genera of bacteria that make up the colon flora in mammals and have great beneficial impact on health. This study was performed to culture and characterize some potential Bifidobacterium sp. isolated from mother's milk and infant feces. Eleven isolates were presumptively identified as Bifidobacteriums sp. based on morphological characteristic and biochemical properties such as catalase, oxidase, Esculin test, Gelatinase activities and production of gas from glucose. Probiotic potentials of the isolates were investigated through probiotic potentiality tests e.g. pH tolerance test, NaCl tolerance test, bile salt tolerance test, antimicrobial activity, growth rate in gastric juice, antimicrobial susceptibility (Antibiogram). Four of the isolates BI-3, BI-5, BI-9, and BI-14 were observed as potential probiotic based on their probiotic activities. These isolates showed resistance to stomach pH (pH 3.0), tolerance against 0.3% bile concentration and gastric juice tolerance. Most of the isolates were able to grow at 1- 6% NaCl concentration and the growth declined with the increase of the salt concentration. Proteolytic activity was measured to estimate the probable role of probiotics in protein digestion. For this purpose milk protein digestion was tested and these isolates had showed better proteolytic activity than others. Antimicrobial activity against pathogens showed better probiotic properties. These isolates were found to have moderately antibiotic susceptible to common antibiotics. This experiment revealed that these four isolates BI-3, BI-5, BI-9, and BI-14 have good probiotic properties and can be used as probiotics after successful molecular identification and completion of animal trial.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 122-135
Anti-diabetogenic impact of bitter melon (Momordica charantia) and mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) on alloxan induced diabetic rabbit model
Authors: Begum Mahabuba , Aziz Fahima Binthe , Islam Rakibul , Hasan Md Mahmudul , Parvez Misrat Masuma , Sarkar Sumon 
Published: April 2023

The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus in recent years to the focus of public health interests in Bangladesh. Herbal medicinal plant such as mahogany and bitter melon can be used as alternative of synthetic drugs to avoid side effects and high cost. So the present study was undertaken to investigate the antidiabetogenic effect of bitter melon and mahogany on diabetic rabbits. Four months old rabbits were randomly assigned into five groups (T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5) with 4 rabbits. Group T1 was kept for negative (no alloxan) control, the rest of the group (T2, T3, T4 and T5) were injected with alloxan intramuscularly at a dose rate of 75mg /kg body weight. T2 was positive control group. Group T3, T4 and T5 was considered for bitter melon (150mg/kg b.w.), mahogany (50mg/kg b.w) and combined with previous dose respectively. Suspension of both fruit was tested for its efficacy in alloxan induced diabetic rabbit. Over the course of the trial, observations were recorded for induction of diabetics, blood glucose level, and body weight after 72 hours. Blood glucose level were increased significantly (p<0.05) in all treated groups compared to the control group and the highest induction was recorded in T2 group treated with alloxan. Body weight was decreased significantly (p<0.05) in all alloxan treated groups and lowest was recorded in group T2. There was significant decreased in blood glucose level in all bitter melon and mahogany treated group (T3, T4, T5) compared to the T2 group and lowest glucose level was recorded in T5 group. The present study reveals that combined treatment with bitter melon and mahogany decreases blood glucose level without affecting health of rabbits. The results of this study show that chronic oral administration of a suspension of bitter melon fruits and mahogany seeds in appropriate dosage may be good alternative as anti-diabetic agent.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 136-142
Effects of tulsi leaves and ginger solution on growth performance and hematological profiles of broilers
Authors: Akram Md Wasim , Aziz Fahima Binthe , Islam Rakibul , Hasan Md Mahmudul , Sarkar Sumon , Parvez Misrat Masuma , Ripa Sharmin Akter 
Published: April 2023

This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of tulsi and ginger as a growth promoter in broilers. A total of thirty day old chicks (DOC) were purchased from CP Bangladesh Ltd. and after seven days divided into three groups (A), (B) and (C). No vaccination schedule was practiced and no antibiotics were added in ration. The (A) group was not supplemented with tulsi and ginger solution in drinking water. The (B) group was supplemented with tulsi solution @ 1ml/litre in drinking water and (C) group was supplemented with ginger solution @ 1 ml/litre in drinking water for consecutive 5 weeks started from 7th day of experiment. Weekly observations were recorded for live body weight gain up to 6th weeks and routine blood test was performed at 21st and 42nd days, to find out hematological changes between control and treatment groups. The FCR value of group (A) was 2.25, in group (B) was 1.99 and in group (C) was 1.90. From this initial study this may be concluded that production of broilers in by using tulsi and ginger was economic than control group. In Bangladesh broilers production is mainly organized by unemployed and its demand is very high because it supports marketing within 35–42 days. Short return of money but major problems is cost of production. The initial body weight (gm) of group (A), (B) and (C) on 7th of day experiment were 168±8.54, 166±7.95 and 166±7.90 gm respectively and after 42nd day of experiment final body weight were 1561±12.10, 1698±12.87 and 1763±13.28 gm respectively. The net body weight gain were 1393±11.07, 1533±11.98 and 1588±12.10 gm respectively and economics of production were analyzed and found that net profit per broiler was 18.82, 36.13 and 42.53 Tk respectively. It is concluded that broiler production by using herbal extract may be profitable and suitable for human consumption.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 143-149
Socio-economic condition of goat farmers and management practices of goats in selected areas of Munshiganj district of Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Md Ahidul , Islam AFM Fayjul 
Published: April 2023

A total of 100 respondents were randomly selected to assess the socio-economic condition and management practices of goat rearing in Munshiganj district of Bangladesh. Data were collected through interviewing with pre-tested questionnaires from July to December, 2017. The result revealed that most of the goat keepers were middle aged and illiterate. Agricultural crop farming (47.0%) was the main occupation. Majority of the farmers kept their goats on their own land for at least 2 years (44.0%). Sixty percent of the farmers used own capital and rest of them took loan from bank/or NGO’s loan for rearing goats. The highest numbers of goats were found Black Bengal (55.0%) followed by Crossbred (24.0%) and Jamnapari goat (21.0%) reared mainly for meat purpose (80.0%) in semi-intensive farming system. In this study area, the average birth weight of kid was 0.91 kg and market weight 16.5 kg. Weaning and slaughter age were 4 and 18 months, respectively. The average age at 1st heat, gestation period, post-partum heat period, average prolificacy and kidding interval was 7.4 months, 5.1 months, 45.5 days, 2.1 kids per kidding and 8.5 months, respectively. Fifty four percent of respondents reported that their goats were mated by using a buck belonging to other farmers; the cost was Tk. 20-30 per mating. The farmers fed their goats with locally available roughages and tree leaves in the selected areas. Some goat farmers (5.0%) were practicing to supply concentrate feeds to their goats. The results showed that family member’s especially young women and children (67.0%) are more likely to own and raise small ruminants. They did not follow any vaccination and de-worming programme.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 150-155
Qualitative assessment of common edible oils available in Bangladesh
Authors: Quader Md Fahad Bin , Ali Mohammad Shaokat , Ahmed Shamima , Zim AFM Irfan Uddin , Roy Susmita , Ahmed Sumon 
Published: April 2023

Soybean oil and palm oil are the most preferred vegetable oils in the world. The aim of the study was the correlative and qualitative appraisement of the edible vegetable oils available in Bangladesh. Five brands of soybean and one brand of palm oil were comparatively assessed to select which one was better for edible purpose. In this study the quality of the edible oils was analyzed by evaluating some physicochemical attributes such as specific gravity, color and odor, moisture content, acid value, saponification value, iodine value and peroxide value using standard methods. A significant difference (P<0.05) was found in all characteristic parameters of different oil samples. The study expressed the following properties as ranged values for soybean oils and single value for palm oil: Iodine value (82.34±0.633 –108.63±0.96 g I2/100 g; 45.68±0.604 g I2/100 g), Saponification value (182.33±2.670–197.39±1.987 mg KOH/g; 203.68±2.346 mg KOH/g), Acid value (0.33±0.06–0.57±0.03 mg KOH/g; 1.07±0.07 mg KOH/g), Peroxide value (1.13±0.01–1.96±0.006 meq O2/kg; 1.09±0.02 meq O2/kg), Moisture content (0.30±0.005–0.63±0.026%; 0.65±0.015%), specific gravity (0.88±0.15–0.94±0.07 g/ml; 0.91±0.03 g/ml). Taking consideration of all parameters the study concluded that Rupchanda and Fresh soybean oil had superior quality than other samples.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 156-161
Identification of certain bioactive compounds with anthelmintic properties in Azadirachta indica and Clerodendrum viscosum
Authors: Munsi Md Nuruzzaman , Ershaduzzaman Md , Akther Sonia , Hassan Md Zakir , Rahman Md Mamunur , Mondal Milon 
Published: April 2023

This study was undertaken to detect certain bioactive compounds with anthelmintic properties in Azadirachta indica and Clerodendrum viscosum by using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). From the HPLC analysis A. indica showed peak retention time which was similar to standard phenolic compounds including tannic acid (A. indica retention time 3.270 min, STD retention time 3.271 min) and pyrogallol (A. indica retention time 3.948 min, STD retention time 3.795 min). Benzoic acid (C. Viscosum retention time 6.092 min, STD retention time 6.067 min), tannic acid (C. Viscosum retention time 3.322 min, STD retention time 3.271 min) and quercetin (C. Viscosum retention time 4.967 min, STD retention time 4.222 min) was detected in leaf part of C. Viscosum. Most of these ingredients have well-known anthelmintic roles. Thus, it can be concluded that Azadirachta indica and Clerodendrum viscosum leaves contain bioactive compounds with anthelmintic properties.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (2), 170-173
Yield gap of major crops in sadar upazila of Mymensingh district
Authors: Mehedi Shahriar Mursalin , Yeasmin Farhana , Haque Md Enamul , Islam Md Rafiqul 
Published: April 2023

The aim of this study was to ascertain yield and yield gap status of major crops. The study was conducted in two villages of sadar upazila under the Mymensingh district. Ninety farmers were selected as sample size following proportionate random sampling technique. The researcher himself personally collected data during mid-March to mid-May 2014. Collected data were compiled, coded, analyzed and interpreted as per objectives of the study. It was found that majority of the respondents were middle-aged having a primary level of education, medium farm size, small family size with low agricultural knowledge but the favorable attitude towards the current agricultural system. Boro rice, Mustard, Bitter gourd, and Black gram are the major crops of the study area. Yields of Boro rice, Mustard, Bitter gourd and black gram in farmers' field were found 5,295 Kg/ha, 703 Kg/ha, 12,654 Kg/ha and 771 Kg/ha with mean yield gap of 704 Kg/ha, 396 Kg/ha, 9,345 Kg/ha and 628 Kg/ha, respectively. Farmers' characteristics like age, farming experience, agricultural training, knowledge about agriculture and attitude towards agricultural practices found negatively related to their yield gap of the major crops.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2018, 3 (3), 174-181