Soil microbes foe or friend
Soil contains more microbes in a teaspoon than the human in the whole earth. Soil microbes contain beneficial, as well as harmful effects on the soil and also on the…
Fleas a common household pest
Not only are fleas a terrible nuisance to our pets, but they can also carry dangerous diseases. Here are a few “fun facts” about these tiny, unique insects, followed by…
Improving livestock industry in Pakistan
Agriculture sector is a vital component of Pakistan’s economy. It has two sectors crop sector and livestock sector. Livestock sector is the backbone of agriculture industry in Pakistan. About 8…
Pan traps effectiveness for insect population sampling
Shading is an imperative attractant for some, bloom visiting creepy crawlies (anthophilous). Therefore, pan traps catching is a proficient system that can be effortlessly and cost-viably used to quantitatively test…
Super bugs – can they be stopped
The term super bugs was originally coined “by the media to describe bacteria that cannot be killed using multiple antibiotics.” However, “doctors often use phrases like ‘multidrug-resistant bacteria’ rather than…
Flock health monitoring a necessity in poultry
The fourth technical workshop on 'Flock Health Monitoring in Poultry' successfully conducted and organized by the department of Pathology of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), in collaboration…
Resistant problem addressed via stored insect pest
Resistance to insect pest : Stored product pests have long been a problem in food processing plants, warehouses and storage structures (bins/silos). Stored product insect infestations deteriorate commodities both qualitatively…
Parasites of fish are on the rise
There is a complex relationship between host and parasites, so this relationship depends upon various factors which are important for such interaction. Initially, the parasites try to develop within the…
Oilseed crop and biodiesel production in Pakistan
Oilseed Crop and Biodiesel in Pakistan: In recent Era, energy is the most critical thing. Many of developing countries (Pakistan) are facing sever energy crises. Here in our surroundings different…
Are genetically modified crops safe to eat ?
Genetically Modified or GM Crops are that type of plants whose DNA has been modified through genetic engineering for embedding a new trait to the plant which does not occur…
Industrial hygiene – a dreadly environmental factor
“Science and Art used in the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of those environmental factors which may cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or discomfort among workers or among the…
UVAS holds seminar on Enzyme Nutrition for Poultry
The Department of Animal Nutrition of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore in collaboration with Nutritionist Association of Pakistan (NAP) and DSM-Nutritional Products arranged a technical awareness…