Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University

Postharvest application of hot water and ultraviolet light prolongs the marketable window of fresh grapes by maintaining physicochemical attributes during ambient storage

The short shelf life of table grapes, mainly due to moisture loss, oxidative stress, and loss of quality during ambient storage conditions, is a significant limitation in regions that do not have cold-chain facilities. The current research addresses this challenge by comparing th...

Mitigation of ammonia and greenhouse gaseous emissions from naturally ventilated sloping-floor cattle housing using bedding additives

The renewed interest for straw-based cattle housing systems, driven by concerns over animal health and welfare in conventional cubicle barns, has increased the importance of naturally ventilated sloping-floor and other litter barns. However, these housing systems contribute subst...

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolated from cattle faeces, beef, and human diarrheic cases in Sebeta, Ethiopia

Escherichia coli O157:H7 is an important zoonotic foodborne pathogen that can be transmitted to humans through multiple routes, including the consumption of contaminated raw or undercooked meat. Infection may result in severe clinical outcomes, including hemorrhagic colitis, hemo...