Department:  Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Parasitology

Position:  Associate Professor

HEC Approved Supervisor:  YES

Research Intersts:  The research interests are mainly on the epidemiology and control of parasitic diseases of animals in Pakistan. This includes determination of factors contributing to parasitic diseases in local conditions, screening of different existing compounds and others particularly of plant origin for their efficacy as antiparasitics. The current research focus is on the documentation of traditional veterinary practices (ethnopharmacology) and their scientific validation using standard scientific procedures. Collaborations are also underway for working on development of anti-tick vaccine.

Publications:  

1. Ishaq, M. U. , A. Rafique, H. M. Cheema, M. U. Ashraf, S. U. Rahman, R. Z. Abbas, and M. S. Mahmood, 2018, Role of cytosine-phosphate-guanosine-Oligodeoxynucleotides (CpG ODNs) as adjuvant in poultry vaccines, World Poultry Science Journal, 74, 453-462
2. Khater, H. F. , A. M. Ali, G. A. Abouelella, M. A. Marawan, M. Govindarajan, K. MURUGAN, R. Z. Abbas, N. P. Vaz, and G. Benelli, 2018, Toxicity and growth inhibition potential of vetiver, cinnamon, and lavender essential oils and their blends against larvae of the sheep blowfly, Lucilia sericata, Int. J. Dermatol, 57, 449-457
3. Xu, J. , H. Zhang, Y. Gu, K. Mehmood, Q. Zhang, M. Ijaz, R. Z. Abbas, W. Baber, and S. Li, 2018, Correlation analysis of CD4 gene polymorphism and blood routine Indexes in pigs (Sus scrofa), J. Biol. Regul. Homeos. Agents, 32, 327-333
4. Khan, A. , M. K. Saleemi, F. Ali, M. Abubakar, R. Hussain, R. Z. Abbas, and I. A. Khan, 2018, Pathophysiology of peste des petits ruminants in sheep (Dorper & Kajli) and goats (Boer & Beetal)., Microb. Path, 117, 139-147
5. Zhang, H. , Z. Chang, K. Mehmood, M. K. Yang, Z. Liu, Z. Duan, F. Yuan, M. M. Ali, M. Adnan, M. U. Qasim, S. Shaheen, R. Z. Abbas, Y. Tian, and R. Gue, 2018, Tetramethylpyrazine inhibited hypoxia-induced expression of calcium-sensing receptors in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells in chickens., J. Biol. Regulat. Homeostatic agents, 32, 489-495
6. Abbas, A. , R. Z. Abbas, S. Masood, Z. Iqbal, M. K. Khan, M. K. Saleemi, M. A. Raza, M. S. Mahmood, J. A. Khan, and Z. D. Sindhu, 2018, Acaricidal and insecticidal effects of essential oils against ectoparasites of veterinary importance, Boletín Latinoamericano Y Del Caribe De Plantas Medicinales Y Aromáticas, 17, 441-452
7. Hussain, R. , A. Ghaffar, H. M. Ali, R. Z. Abbas, J. A. Khan, I. A. Khan, I. Ahmad, and Z. Iqbal, 2017, Analysis of different toxic impacts of Fipronil on growth, hemato-biochemistry, protoplasm and reproduction in adult cockerels, Toxin Reviews, 37, 294-303
8. Ashraf, M. U. , M. S. Mahmood, A. Rafique, R. Z. Abbas, Z. Iqbal, M. Younas, S. A. Sadiq, M. Usman, M. O. Asghar, and M. U. Ishaq, 2017, Factors responsible for the continuous persistence and evolution of low pathogenic avian influenza virus (H9N2), Worlds Poultry Science Journal, 73, 791-802
9. Zhang, H. , Z. Chang, K. Mehmood, R. Z. Abbas, F. Nabi, M. U. Rehman, X. Wu, X. Tian, X. Yuan, Z. Li, and D. Zhou, 2017, Nano Copper Induces Apoptosis in PK-15 Cells via a Mitochondria-Mediated Pathway., Biol Trace Elem Res, 181, 62-70
10. Abbas, A. , Z. Iqbal, R. Z. Abbas, M. K. Khan, J. A. Khan, Z. D. Sindhu, M. S. Masood, and M. K. Saleemi, 2017, In vivo anticoccidial effects of Beta vulgaris (sugar beet) in broiler chickens, Microbial Pathogenesis, 111, 139-144
11. Mahmood, F. , A. Khan, R. Hussain, I. A. Khan, R. Z. Abbas, H. M. Ali, and M. Younus, 2017, Patho-bacteriological investigation of an outbreak of Mycoplasma bovis infection in calves - Emerging stealth assault, Microbial Pathogenesis, 107, 404-408
12. Mehmood, K. , H. Zhang, A. J. Sabir, R. Z. Abbas, M. Ijaz, A. Z. Durrani, M. H. Saleem, M. U. Rehman, M. K. Iqbal, Y. Wang, H. I. Ahmad, T. Abbas, R. Hussain, M. T. Ghori, S. Ali, A. U. Khan, and J. Li, 2017, A review on epidemiology, global prevalence and economical losses of fasciolosis in ruminants., Microb. Path, 109, 253-262
13. Naqvi, H. M. , M. K. Khan, Z. Iqbal, H. M. Rizwan, M. N. Khan, S. Z. Naqvi, A. Zafar, Z. D. Sindhu, R. Z. Abbas, and A. Abbas, 2017, Prevalence and associated risk factors of haemoparasites, and their effects on hematological profile in domesticated chickens in District Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan., Prev. Vet. Med, 143, 49-53
14. Idris, M. , R. Z. Abbas, S. Masood, T. Rehman, U. Farooq, W. Babar, R. Hussain, A. Raza, and U. Riaz, 2017, The potential of antioxidant rich essential oils against avian coccidiosis, Worlds Poultry Science Journal, 73, 89-104
15. Mahmood, M. S. , J. L. Mártinez, A. Aslam, A. Rafique, R. Vinet, C. Laurido, I. Hussain, R. Z. Abbas, A. Khan, and S. Ali, 2016, Antiviral effects of green tea (Camellia sinensis) against pathogenic viruses in human and animals (a mini-review), African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 13, 176-184
16. Rehman, T. , M. N. Khan, R. Z. Abbas, W. Babar, A. Sikandar, and M. A. Zaman, 2016, Serological and coprological analyses for the diagnosis of Fasciola gigantica infections in bovine hosts from Sargodha, Pakistan., Journal of Helminthology, 90, 494-502
17. Abbas, A. , Z. Iqbal, R. Z. Abbas, M. K. Khan, and J. A. Khan, 2015, In-vitro anticoccidial potential of Saccharum officinarum extract against Eimeria oocysts, Boletin Latinoamericano Y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinalis y Aromaticas, 14, 456-461
18. Ishaq, B. , J. A. Khan, S. Murtaza, R. Z. Abbas, T. Khaliq, A. Khan, H. A. Arshad, and H. Anwar, 2015, Protective potential of Trachyspermum ammi seeds in gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rabbit model, Boletin Latinoamericano Y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinalis y Aromaticas, 14, 280-286
19. Abbas, RZ (Abbas, Rao Z.)[ 1 ] ; Zaman, MA (Zaman, Muhammad Arfan)[ 2,3 ] ; Colwell, DD (Colwell, Douglas D.)[ 4 ] ; Gilleard, J (Gilleard, John)[ 5 ], 2014, Acaricide resistance in cattle ticks and approaches to its management: The state of play, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, 203, Jun-20
20. Mahmood, K. , S. U. Rahman, I. Hussain, R. Z. Abbas, T. Khaliq, J. Arif, and F. Mahmood, 2014, Non-antibiotic strategies for the control of necrotic enteritis in poultry., Worlds Poultry Science Journal, 70, 865-879
21. Mahmood, M. S. , I. Hussain, M. F. Ahmad, A. Khan, R. Z. Abbas, and A. Rafique, 2014, Immunomodulatory effects of Pimpinella anisum L. (Aniseed) in broiler chicks against Newcastle Disease and Infectious Bursal Disease Viruses. , Boletin Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromaticas, 13, 458-465
22. Colwell, D. D. , M. A. Beck, C. A. Goater, and R. Z. Abbas, 2014, Annual variation in serum antibody concentrations againstgastrointestinal nematodes in beef calves from semi-aridrangelands of western Canada., Veterinary Parasitology, 205: 169-174, 205 , 169-174
23. Abbas, R. Z. , D. D. Colwell, Z. Iqbal, and A. Khan, 2014, Acaricidal drug resistance in poultry red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) and approaches to its management, Worlds Poultry Science Journal, 70, 113-124
24. Abbas, R. Z. , M. A. Zaman, D. D. Colwell, and Z. Iqbal, 2014, Acaricide resistance in cattle ticks and approaches to its management: the state of play, Veterinary Parasitology, 203, 6-20
25. Mahmood, M. S. , M. F. Ahmad, I. Hussain, R. Z. Abbas, A. Khan, and A. Rafique, 2014, Growth promoting effect of Pimpinella anisum (Aniseed) in broiler chickens, Boletin Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromaticas, 13, 278-284
26. Khan, A. , M. S. Mahmood, I. Hussain, F. Siddique, A. Rafique, A. Iqbal, and R. Z. Abbas, 2014, Bacteriological and epidemiological investigations of Pullorum disease in selected poultry farms of Faisalabad, Pakistan, Global Veterinaria, 12, 455-460
27. Khan, M.N., T.U. Rehman, M.S. Sajid, R.Z. Abbas, M.A. Zaman, A. Sikandar and M. Riaz. , 2013, Determinants influencing prevalence of coccidiosis in buffaloes, Pakistan., Pak. Vet. J. , 33(3), 287-290
28. Mashkoor, J., A. Khan, M.Z. Khan, R.Z. Abbas, M.K. Saleemi and F. Mahmood., 2013, Arsenic induced clinico-hemato-pathological alterations in broilers and its attenuation by vitamin E and selenium., Pak. J. Agric. Sci. , 50, 131-138
29. Sharaf, R., A. Khan, M.Z. Khan, I. Hussain, R.Z. Abbas, S.T. Gul, F. Mahmood and M.K. Saleemi. , 2013, Arsenic induced toxicity in broiler chicks and its amelioration with ascorbic acid: clinical, hematological and pathological study. , Pak. Vet. J. , 33, 277-281
30. Zia, M.A, R. Faisal, R.Z. Abbas, G.E. Faran, M.K. Saleemi and J.A. Khan. , 2013, Comparison of streptokinase activity from Streptococcus mutans using different substrates. , Pak. Vet. J. , 33(1), 77-79
31. Manzoor, Z. , S. H. Munawar, R. Z. Abbas, M. A. Raza, and I. A. Khan, 2013, Comparative anticoccidial activity of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and formic acid against Eimeria tenella in broiler chickens, International Journal of Biological and Medical Research, 4, 3714-3718
32. Zia, M. A. , A. Riaz, S. Rasul, and R. Z. Abbas, 2013, Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Glucose Oxidase from Aspergillus niger EBL-A and Penicillium notatum, Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 56, 956-961
33. Zaman, M. A. , Z. Iqbal, R. Z. Abbas, and M. N. Khan, 2012, Anticoccidial activity of herbal complex in broiler chickens challenged with Eimeria tenella., Parasitology, 139, 237-243
34. Abbas, R. Z. , D. D. Colwell, and J. Gilleard, 2012, Botanicals: an alternative approach for the control of avian coccidiosis, Worlds Poultry Science Journal, 68, 203-215
35. Zaman, M.A., Z. Iqbal, R.Z. Abbas, M.N. Khan, G. Muhammad, M. Younus, S. Ahmed,, 2012, . In vitro and in vivo acaricidal activity of an herbal extract. , Veterinary Parasitology, 186, 431-436
36. Zia, M.A., Qurat-ul-Ain, T. Iftikhar, R.Z. Abbas and Khalil-ur-Rahman,, 2012, Production of Rabbit antibodies against purified glucose oxidase., Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology,, 55, 69-74
37. Abbas, R. Z., Zafar Iqbal, Damer Blake, Muhammad Nisar Khan and Muhammad Kashif Saleemi, , 2011, Anticoccidial Drug Resistance in Fowl Coccidia: The State of Play Revisited. , Worlds Poultry Science Journal, 67, 337-350
38. Abbas, R. Z., Munawar, S. H., Manzoor, Z., Iqbal, Z., Khan, M. N., Saleemi, M. K., Zia, M. A. and Yousaf, A, 2011, Anticoccidial effects of acetic acid on performance and pathogenic parameters in broiler chickens challenged with Eimeria tenella. , Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira, , 31, 99-103
39. Abbas, R. Z., Manzoor, Z., Munawar, S. H., Iqbal, Z., Khan, M. N., Saleemi, M. K., Zia, M. A. and Yousaf, A. , 2011, Anticoccidial activity of hydrochloric acid (HCl) against Eimeria tenella in broiler chickens. , Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira, , 31, 425-429
40. Rehman, T.U., M.N. Khan, M.S. Sajid, R.Z. Abbas, M. Arshad, Z. Iqbal, A. Iqbal, , 2011, Epidemiology of Eimeria and associated risk factors in cattle of district Toba Tek Singh, Pakistan. , Parasitology Research, , 108, 1171-1177
41. Zia, M.A., M. Kousar, I. Ahmed, H.M.N. Iqbal, and R.Z. Abbas, , 2011, Comparative study of peroxidase purification from apple and orange seeds., African Journal of Biotechnology, , 10, 6300-6303.
42. Abbas, R.Z., Z. Iqbal, M.N. Khan, M.A. Zafar and M.A. Zia, , 2010, Anticoccidial activity of Curcuma longa L. in Broiler Chickens., Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, , 53, 63-67.
43. Iqbal, Z., M. Sarwar, M.S. Sajid, R.Z. Abbas, M.K. Khan, M.A. Shahzad and M.N. Khan, 2010, For and against the use of condensed tannins for small ruminant production-A critical analysis. , Egyptian Journal of Sheep and Goat Sciences, , 5, 147-163.
44. Ahmad, T., A, Mahfooz, S. Hussain, M.A. Zafar, A. Yousaf and R.Z. Abbas,, 2010, Anthelmintic efficacy of doramectin, albendazole and levamisole against nematodes of sheep. , Egyptian Journal of Sheep and Goat Sciences,, 5, 335-339
45. Yousaf, A., T. Ahmad, M.A. Zafar and R.Z. Abbas, , 2010, Tetnus treatment in beetal goats., Egyptian Journal of Sheep and Goat Sciences, , 5, 341-347.
46. Zafar, M.A., T. Ahmad, A. Yousaf, R.Z. Abbas and I. Sarfraz, , 2010, Comparison of hypertonic and isotonic saline solutions in diarrhea induced dehydration therapy in goats. , Egyptian Journal of Sheep and Goat Sciences, 5, 357-367
47. Yousaf, A., I, Sarfaraz, M.A. Zafar, R.Z. Abbas, A. Hussain and A. Manzoor, , 2010, Effect of treatment with trisodium citrate alone and in combination with livamisole HCL on total milk bacterial count in dairy buffalo suffering from subclinical mastitis. , Revista Veterinaria, , 1, 187-189
48. Zafar, M.A., T. Ahmad, A. Yousaf, R.Z. Abbas and Imran Sarfraz,, 2010, Evaluation of hypertonic saline solution in combination with ceftiofur HCL and flunixin meglumine in the treatment of bubaline septicemic, pasteurellosis. Revista Veterinaria, , 1, 455-461
49. Abbas, R.Z., Z. Iqbal, Z.D. Sindhu, M.N. Khan, and M. Arshad,, 2008, Identification of Cross-Resistance and Multiple Resistance in Eimeria tenella Field Isolates to Commonly Used Anticoccidials in Pakistan., Journal of Applied Poultry Research, , 17, 361-368.
50. Abbas, R.Z., Z. Iqbal, M.S. Akhtar, M.N. Khan, A. Jabbar and Z.D. Sindhu, , 2006, Anticoccidial screening of Azadirachta indica (Neem) in broilers., Pharmacology on line, , 3, 365-371
51. Saddiqi, H.A., A. Jabbar, Z. Iqbal, W. Babar, Z.D. Sindhu and R.Z. Abbas,, 2006, Comparative efficacy of five anthelmintics against trichostrongylid nematodes in sheep., Canadian Journal of Animal Science, , 86, 471-477

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