The objective of this experiment was to determine if providing ewes in the final trimester pregnancy with choice from diverse diet components would reduce markers oxidative and metabolic stress improve lamb birth weights relative offered only one forage species, repetitively. Fifty-four, twin bearing Coopworth [initial live weight (LW) = 69.82 ± 1.16 kg] were blocked by onto iso-energetic diets...

Background: Because many plant extracts have a significant inhibitory effect on pathogenic microorganisms, so we aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of some Bacillus cereus isolated from soil. Methods: The chicory (Cichorium intybus L.), hyacinth (Hypericum perforatum lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), yew (Taxus baccata), thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) plants were collecte...

Medicinal plants have long been considered for the treatment of many diseases among Iranians and in recent years use medicinal has increased. In traditional Iranian medicine, described to eliminate kidney stones, dissolve stones or prevent stone formation. Based on results Cichorium intybus L. Biarum straussii Engl., Tribulus terrestris L., Nasturtium officinale R. Br., Alhagi camelorum Fisch.,...