Md. Mahfujur Rahman

Sylhet Agricultural University | SAU · Department of Medicine

In the present study, a total of 720 samples were collected from retail raw meat from 13 upazilas in Sylhet District, Bangladesh, of which 225 samples were from cattle meat, 210 samples were from goat meat, and 285 samples were from chicken meat. Salmonella enterica serovars Typhimurium and Enteritidis were screened for extended-spectrum β-lactamas...

The emergence of Salmonella enterica serovars that produce extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and exhibit multi-drug resistance (MDR) poses a substantial global threat, contributing to widespread foodborne illnesses and presenting an alarming issue for public health. This study specifically concentrated on the isolation and identification of ESBL-res...

Food safety in red meat value chain is a critical concern globally, with implications for both public health and economic stability. In the context of Bangladesh, a country with a burgeoning population and a significant reliance on red meat consumption, understanding the complexities of zoonosis, identifying the associated microbes, and addressing...

Cryptosporidiosis, a zoonotic infection impacting both livestock and humans, is inadequately understood in terms of its prevalence and transmission dynamics involving buffaloes in Bangladesh. This research, conducted in the Sylhet division, aimed to explore the prevalence and potential risk factors influencing Cryptosporidium spp. in the faecal sam...

Background The most prevalent probiotic bacterium employed in the food industry is Lactobacillus because it can produce metabolites with antibacterial capabilities and exhibits hostility towards infections and microorganisms that cause spoilage. Aim This study set out to identify naturally occurring Lactobacillus and plantaricin (pln EF) coding ge...

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a ubiquitous public health challenge, with its prevalence in human, animal, and environmental interfaces posing significant concerns. This study aimed to characterize and detect the zoonotic linkages of MRSA within the cow environment-human interfaces in dairy farms to address the One Health per...

Salmonella is a widely distributed foodborne pathogen affecting humans and animals around the globe. This cross-sectional bacteriological study was aimed at isolation of Salmonella from fecal samples of buffalos in Sylhet district (Upazilas Jaintapur and Fenchuganj) of Bangladesh, their molecular confirmation, and learning their antibiotic sensitiv...

Zoonotic and antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli (hereafter, E. coli) is a global public health threat which can lead to detrimental effects on human health. Here, we aim to investigate the antimicrobial resistance and the presence of mcr-1 gene in E. coli isolated from chicken feces. Ninetyfour E. coli isolates were obtained from samples coll...

Since its emergence, Canine Parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) has been considered as a deadly pathogen in dogs with high mortality in puppies for its clinical gastroenteritis and severe haemorrhagic diarrhoea. Although several studies on CPV-2 were conducted in Bangladesh, molecular investigation is poorly understood. The aim of the study was molecular det...

Mycoplasma gallisepticum causes major health hazards in poultry birds in Bangladesh which results in huge economic losses every year. This study was carried out to estimate and analyze the prevalence of Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) infection in commercial layer chickens at Kishoreganj district of Bangladesh during the period from November 2018 to...

The present study aimed at the molecular detection of Salmonella species from feces of goats and the characterization of the isolated Salmonella by biochemical and antimicrobial sensitivity techniques. A total of 220 goat feces samples were collected, of which 27 (12.27%) were positive for Salmonella by conventional culture methods and 20 (9.09%) b...

Recently, Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has been portrayed as a terrifying threat to cattle in Southeast Asia. A lump like nodules in the external skin and mucous membrane with fever and swollen lymph nodes are the preliminary noticeable clinical signs of this devastating disease. It is commonly an arthropod-borne contagious illness, correspondingly the...

Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) is a highly contagious infectious pathogen of cats globally. However, there is no information on the molecular identification and characterization of FPV in Bangladesh. Here, 8.16% (8/98) and 18.37% (18/98) of diarrheic cats tested positive for FPV by an immunochromatography (IC) test and PCR, respectively. The IC t...

Background and Objectives: The epidemiological features of Neoascaris vitulorum infection in buffaloes are important to know their transmission and risk factors assessment as well treatment regimens. This study was conducted with the objectives of determining the prevalence of Neoascaris vitulorum infection in buffaloes in Sylhet district of Bangla...

Colistin is a widely used antibiotic against infections caused by extensively drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. It is critical to track and monitor the presence of mcr-like genes and colistin resistance to protect a last resort treatment against highly antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In the present study, the colistin resistance gene mcr-1 was...

The study aimed to explore the effect of Green Tea by-product (GTB) on body weight and hematological parameters in calves of the Sylhet region in Bangladesh. Four replicate groups were attributed to each treatment with three calves per replicate. Each group numbered as T1, T2, T3 and T0. All groups were served with standard calf feed and fresh drin...

The aim of this cross‐sectional study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, prevention practices (KAP) among the garment factory workers population in Bangladesh that suffered a historical dengue outbreak in 2019. A total of 400 participants were selected by simple random sampling and questionnaire‐based interviews were conducted. The average sco...

Gastrointestinal (GI) parasites are one of the most widely recognized health problems of buffalo calves in Bangladesh. The study was undertaken to investigate the prevalence of GI parasitic infestation in buffalo calves at Sylhet division of Bangladesh. Fecal samples of 200 buffalo calves under 1 year of age (76 males and 124 females) were collecte...

The study was conducted to investigate the impacts of green tea by-product supplemented diets on body weight and hematological parameters in goats at Sylhet region of Bangladesh. The goats were assigned to 4 dietary treatments in a completely randomized design. Each treatment had 3 replications with 3 goats per replication. The treatment was replic...

Objective: The study was conducted to determine the occurrence and distribution patterns of diseases of goat in Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period of Materials and Methods: A total of 452 goats were recorded during the study period. The diseases were diagnosed based on clinical signs, patient owners complain and laboratory findings. The prevalence...

The study was conducted to determine the management practices of pet dog performed in Sylhet city, Bangladesh which will assist in future research to set a proper management strategy for pet dogs. A total of 20 lead kennel owners have been selected for this study. A structured questionnaire on management practices and disease preventive measures wa...

Transcription factor, zic1 is an important regulator of neural plate patterning, formation of neural crest and cerebellar development, where its main function is neuronal cell differentiation. Among the genes identified, PR domain‐containing 12 (prdm12 ) is a member of the prdm family and is expressed in the placode domain in the neurula stage. prd...

This study aimed to conduct a cross-sectional study to investigate the prevalence of haemoprotozoan diseases in Sylhet district of Bangladesh. A one year ( January to December 2018) study on hemoprotozoan diseases was conducted in crossbred and indigenous cattle. Blood samples were collected randomly from 81 crossbred and from 19 indigenous cattle...

The study was conducted to ascertain the prevalence of haemoprotozoan diseases in Black Bengal goats at Sylhet District of Bangladesh during the period from January to December 2018. In this study, determination of haemoprotozoan disease in relation to age, sex and season dynamics were studied. A total of 100 goats were examined, among which 25 (25...

Antimicrobial resistance gene mcr-1 has been disseminated globally since its first discovery in Southern China in late 2015. However, the mcr-1 gene had not been identified previously in Salmonella isolates from poultry in Bangladesh. Here, we aimed to explore antimicrobial resistance gene mcr-1 in Salmonella isolates. Eighty two Salmonella isolate...

Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious and devastating viral disease among all cloven-footed animals. In Bangladesh, the disease is endemic, with outbreaks occurring throughout the year in the haor regions. Thus, the FMD outbreaks impact livelihoods in the haor area and are of great concern. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was under...

This study was conducted to design to detect the presence of subclinical mastitis and their physicochemical properties in milking cows at Sylhet district. A total of 51 raw milk samples; 25 were collected from Sylhet Government Dairy Farms (SGDF), and the rest from three local private dairy farms (LPDF), Sylhet between September 2019 and February 2...

The present study was designed with the aim of isolation and identification of Salmonella by conventional culture method and their confirmation by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Antibacterial sensitivity study of isolated Salmonella from cattle faeces was also performed. During the study period of July 2017 to June 2018, a total of 200 faecal sam...

To investigate the present status of paramphistomum infection in cattle by coproscopy and slaughter house study, fecal samples were collected from different areas and slaughter house survey was conducted during the period of September 2016 to August 2017. A total 613 of feces and 215 of slaughtered animals were examined of which 226 (36.87%) and 19...

Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is a major problem in the dairy industry creating a great loss both in quantity and quality of milk. The aim of this study to characterize bacteria, antibiogram profile, evaluation of immune cells and proinflammatory cytokines (IL-2, IL-6, TNF-α) associated with the inflammatory response in SCM. Out of total twenty six (...

This study was conducted in the Sylhet division of Bangladesh with the aim of determining the prevalence of fascioliasis in cattle of different age groups, sex and in seasons as well as to assess risk factors and economic loss caused by this parasite. In this study, faeces and livers of male and female animals were collected randomly from different...

It is now established that diethylstilbestrol (DES) has damaging effects on the male reproductive system. However, to date there have been no studies morphological analysis of adult rat testes upon treatment with DES. Here, we examined whether DES has any significant morphological effect on steroidogenesis and spermatogenesis. DES was injected subc...

Poultry sector in Bangladesh has experienced a tremendous change in last few decades. In last few decades, antibiotics were heavily used as therapeutic agents as well as growth promoters for poultry. However, due to the concern of human health especially children health, people are shifting away from antibiotics as much as possible. An alternative...

This retrospective study was carried out to investigate diseasesand disorders of bovine in Sylhet district of Bangladesh. A total of 10956 clinical cases of bovine were examined in District Veterinary Hospital, Mirjajangal, Sylhet during January 2014 to December 2017.The overall clinical cases weregastrointestinal diseases 16.58%, respiratory disea...

Sigesbeckia pubescens (SP) is a traditional Chinese medicine, possessing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. In this study, we evaluate the neuroprotective activities of SP extract on glutamate-induced oxidative stress in HT22 cells and the molecular mechanism underlying neuroprotection. We applied 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphe...

The study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of parasitic diseases in dairy cows kept by Sylhet Government Dairy Farm (SGDF) of Bangladesh from January – December, 2010. The data of SGDF were analyzed for season and age variation. The prevalence of parasitic diseases at SGDF was (11.88%). The highest prevalence of parasitic infection was 12...

The study was conducted to find out the incidence, the seasonal variation and influence of age on dog diseases in Sylhet city, Bangladesh. During the period from January 2009 to December 2013, a total 2090 case of sick pet dogs were brought for treatment at the District veterinary hospital, Sylhet. Diagnosed diseases were categorized into 6 types;...

The comprehensive study observed the effects of nutrition on live weight, Body Condition Score (BCS) and hematological parameters of calves under intensive farming system in Sylhet sub-district, Sylhet, Bangladesh. A total number of 45 crossbred (with Holstein Friesian) calves of 3 to 9 weeks of age were selected and divided into three equal groups...

The study was conducted on investigate the effects of probiotics, enzymes and liver tonic supplementation on live weight and hemato parameters. A total number of 250 day were allowed to take rest for 13 days for the adaptation and supplied with normal diet and water. After day 13 they were randomly divided into four equal groups (N= groups as T0 (c...

The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of neem leaves, pineapple leaves and levamisole HCl against gastrointestinal nematodiasis in sheep. A total 32 sheep were randomly selected on the basis of their egg count by McMaster method and divided into 4 equal groups. T0 served as control group, whereas groups T1, T2 and T3 were treated with nee...

The study was conducted to determine the comparative efficacy of neem oil, tobacco, and ivermectin against ectoparasites in Black Bengal goats. Twenty five goats of both genders infested with ticks were randomly divided into 5 equal groups (T 0 , T 1 , T 2 , T 3 and T 4). Group T 0 kept as control group and group T 1 treated with 4 ml of neem oil t...

A B S T R A C T The study was conducted to evaluate the prebiotic effects of Spirulina as a growth and immunity promoter for broiler chickens. Birds (n=100) were randomly and equally distributed into four groups (T0, T1, T2 and T3) and fed on a diet containing 0, 2, 4 and 8 g Spirulina/kg feed respectively for 4 weeks. The body weight was significa...

A B S T R A C T This study was conducted to determine the effects of garlic on egg per gram (EPG) count of feces for gastrointestinal parasites, live weight, and hematological parameters in Black Bengal goat. A total of 18 dry does of 18-22 months of age were divided into 3 groups as T0, T1 and T2; where, each group comprised of 6 goats. The goats...

Ciliary rootlet coiled coil protein (CROCC), the structural component that originates from the basal body at the proximal end of the ciliary rootlet, plays a crucial role in maintaining the cellular integrity of ciliated cells. In the current study, we cloned Xenopus CROCC and performed the expression analysis. The amino acid sequence of Xenopus la...

Na, K-ATPase is an integral membrane protein complex responsible for maintaining the ionic gradients of Na(+) and K(+) across the plasma membrane and has a variety of cellular functions including neuronal activity. Studies in several organisms have shown that this protein complex regulates multiple aspects of embryonic development and is responsibl...

Peripheral myelin protein 22 (Pmp22), a member of the junction protein family Claudin/EMP/PMP22, contributes to the formation and maintenance of myelin sheaths in the peripheral nervous system. Apart from the establishment and maintenance of peripheral nerves, Pmp22 and its family member have also been participated in a broad range of more general...

The ubiquitous Na, K-ATPase is a membrane-bound ion pump located in the plasma membrane in all animal cells and plays an essential role in a variety of cellular functions. Studies in several organisms have shown that this protein regulates different aspects of embryonic development and is responsible for the pathogenesis of several human diseases....

The study was conducted at the Gouripur upazila under Mymensingh district of Bangladesh during January to December 2008 to know the prevalence of parasitic diseases. Data collection depended on the daily patient register book of upazila Veterinary hospital. The animals were mostly affected at the age of 6 month to 2 1 / 2 years (26.70%) and the you...

Caprine fascioliasis plays an important role of major constraints to small ruminant production in Bangladesh. This study was conducted in Sylhet district of Bangladesh to determine the prevalence of fascioliasis in Black Bengal goats of different age groups, sex and in seasons. In this study, livers of male and female goats were collected randomly...

The study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of sub clinical mastitis (SCM) in dairy cows kept by Sylhet Govt. Dairy Farm (SGDF) and different local dairy farms at Sylhet (LFS) of Bangladesh. Sub clinical mastitis was assessed using the modified white side test (MWST) and revealed negative, trace (+), distinct (++), strong (+++), and doubtf...