September 2017

Scrotal circumference and body measurements of Yankasa rams following exposure to Cypermethrin

This work was designed to access reproductive status of Cypermethrin treated rams by measuring the scrotal circumference, live weight, live testicular width and length as well as some physiological parameters to determine its reproductive and general toxicity in Yankasa rams. Sixteen rams aged 18 to 30 months and weighing between 21.5 and 46.5 kg were used for this study. The 16 rams were divided equally into two...

Author(s): Ubah Simon. A, Ogwu David, Rekwot Peter Ibrahim and Rwuaan Joseph Sankey

September 2017

Effect of ayurvedic preparation 'Mrityunjay' in digoxin-induced arrhythmic rats

Mrityunjay is a plant based ayurvedic preparation which is used in the treatment of high blood pressure as well as other cardiovascular diseases. It comprises of significant cardioprotective constituents. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Mrityunjay on digoxin-induced arrhythmia and lipid profile in rats. Rats were orally pre-treated with Mrityunjay at the doses of 0.28 and 2.8 mL/kg b.w. for...

Author(s): Refaya Rezwan, Sharmin Zafar, Md. Shafiullah Shajib, Jakir Ahmed Chowdhury, Abu Asad Chowdhury, Shaila Kabir, Mohammad Abdur Rashid and Mohammad Shah Amran