The crops are attacked by several species of bugs. Sunn pest, is the most important pest constitutes a major threat to wheat production and, to a lesser extent, barley production. Sunn pests are a complex of true bugs which belong to the genera Eurygaster (Scutelleridae), Aelia, Carpocoris and Dolycoris (Pentatomidae). Eurygaster integriceps is probably the most important species in Afghanistan...

Cecal droppings from four commercial turkey flocks (two flocks of hens and two flocks of toms) were analyzed for the presence of naturally occurring salmonellae at ages 6, 10, and 15 weeks and for the presence of Campylobacter spp. at ages 3, 6, 10, and 15 weeks. The salmonellae contamination rates in these turkey flocks appeared to be somewhat different from that observed in broiler production...

Quantification of ammonia loss from animal feeding operations by measuring gaseous concentration and air exchange through the emitting source is not always practical, e.g., under natural ventilation conditions. Mass balance over an extended period of time may offer possibilities of remedy. This study compares two NH3-N emission estimate approaches for a commercial turkey grow-out house over one...

Introduction: Production and applicationofradiopharmaceuticals is one of the priorities in the comprehensive health map of Iran. The present study examines the scientific documentation of the Iranian radiopharmaceutical development program in the horizon 2025 in comparison to other regional competitors. Methods: The present study is a descriptive review p...