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Overview

Rifat Ullah Khan is affiliated with the University of Agriculture in Pakistan and has contributed extensively to the field of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a focus on Animal Science and Zoology. Their research spans various subfields, including Plant Science, Agronomy and Crop Science, Insect Science, and Nutrition and Dietetics.

The scientist's main topics of work include:

  • Animal Nutrition and Physiology
  • Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health
  • Moringa oleifera research and applications
  • Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
  • Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
  • Coccidia and coccidiosis research
  • Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock

Rifat Ullah Khan has published several research papers in notable scientific journals. Recent publications include:

  • "Toxic effect of some heavy metals on hematology and histopathology of major carp (Catla catla)" (2020) in Environmental Science and Pollution Research
  • "Prospects of organic acids as safe alternative to antibiotics in broiler chickens diet" (2022) in Environmental Science and Pollution Research
  • "Physiological dynamics in broiler chickens under heat stress and possible mitigation strategies" (2021) in Animal Biotechnology
  • "Perspective, Opportunities and Challenges in Using Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) in Poultry Health and Production as an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Antibiotics: A Review" (2022) in Antibiotics
  • "Potential Applications of Moringa oleifera in Poultry Health and Production as Alternative to Antibiotics: A Review" (2021) in Antibiotics

The researcher frequently collaborates with several coauthors, including Shabana Naz, Ibrahim A. Alhidary, Vincenzo Tufarelli, Naila Chand, and Abdul Hafeez.

Key publication venues where Rifat Ullah Khan's work has appeared include:

  • Journal of Applied Animal Research
  • Pakistan Journal of Zoology
  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Tropical Animal Health and Production
  • Italian Journal of Animal Science

Best Publications

  • Productive performance and histological features of intestinal mucosa of broiler chickens fed different dietary protein levels

    V. Laudadio;L. Passantino;A. Perillo;G. Lopresti

  • Effect of ascorbic acid in heat-stressed poultry

    R.U. Khan;S. Naz;Z. Nikousefat;M. Selvaggi

  • The applications of probiotics in poultry production

    R.U. Khan;S. Naz

  • Growth Promoters and Novel Feed Additives Improving Poultry Production and Health, Bioactive Principles and Beneficial Applications: The Trends and Advances-A Review

    Kuldeep Dhama;Ruchi Tiwari;Rifat Ullah Khan;Sandip Chakrabort

  • Antioxidants and poultry semen quality

    R.U. Khan

  • Effect of vitamin E in heat-stressed poultry

    R.U. Khan;S. Naz;Z. Nikousefat;V. Tufarelli

  • Garlic (Allium sativum) supplementation in poultry diets: effect on production and physiology.

    R.U. Khan;Z. Nikousefat;V. Tufarelli;S. Naz

  • Potential applications of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in poultry diets

    R.U. Khan;S. Naz;Z. Nikousefat;V. Tufarelli

  • Prospects of organic acids as safe alternative to antibiotics in broiler chickens diet

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  • The use of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) in poultry feed

    R.U. Khan;S. Naz;M. Javdani;Z. Nikousefat

  • Effect of organic acid blend and Bacillus subtilis alone or in combination on growth traits, blood biochemical and antioxidant status in broilers exposed to Salmonella typhimurium challenge during the starter phase

    Alaeldein M. Abudabos;Abdullah H. Alyemni;Yousif M. Dafalla;Rifat U. Khan

  • THYMUS VULGARIS: ALTERNATIVE TO ANTIBIOTICS IN POULTRY FEED

    R.U. Khan;S. Naz;Z. Nikousefat;V. Tufarelli

  • Effect of aqueous extract of plant mixture on carcass quality of broiler chicks.

    Muhammad Javed;Fazil-Raziq Durrani;Abdul Hafeez;Rifat Ullah Khan

  • Performance traits and immune response of broiler chicks treated with zinc and ascorbic acid supplementation during cyclic heat stress

    Naila Chand;Shabana Naz;Ajab Khan;Sarzamin Khan

  • The activity and use of zinc in poultry diets

    S. Naz;M. Idris;M.A. Khalique;Zia-Ur-Rahman

  • The effect of phytogenics on growth traits, blood biochemical and intestinal histology in broiler chickens exposed to Clostridium perfringens challenge

    Alaeldein M. Abudabos;Abdullah H. Alyemni;Yousif M. Dafalla;Rifat Ullah Khan

  • The effect of phytogenic feed additives to substitute in-feed antibiotics on growth traits and blood biochemical parameters in broiler chicks challenged with Salmonella typhimurium

    Alaeldein M Abudabos;Abdullah H Alyemni;Yousif M Dafalla;Rifat Ullah Khan;Rifat Ullah Khan

  • Direct-Fed Microbial: beneficial applications, modes of action and prospects as a safe tool for enhancing ruminant production and safeguarding health.

    R. U. Khan;Shabana Naz;Kuldeep Dhama;K. Karthik

  • Evaluating the nutritive profile of three insect meals and their effects to replace soya bean in broiler diet.

    S. Khan;R. U. Khan;W. Alam;A. Sultan

  • The uses of microbial phytase as a feed additive in poultry nutrition – a review

    Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack;Mahmoud Alagawany;Muhammad Arif;Mohamed Emam

  • Influence of feed supplementation with Cannabis sativa on quality of broilers carcass.

    Rifat Ullah Khan;F. R. Durrani;Naila Chand;Haseeb Anwar

  • Effect of Reducing Dietary Protein Level on Performance Responses and some Microbiological Aspects of Broiler Chickens under Summer Environmental Conditions

    Vito Laudadio;Angela Dambrosio;Giovanni Normanno;Rifat Ullah Khan

  • Anticoccidial effect of mananoligosacharide against experimentally induced coccidiosis in broiler

    Naila Chand;Hassan Faheem;Rifat Ullah Khan;Rifat Ullah Khan;Muhammad Subhan Qureshi

Frequent Co-Authors

Vito Laudadio
Vito Laudadio University of Bari Aldo Moro
Vincenzo Tufarelli
Vincenzo Tufarelli University of Bari Aldo Moro
Alaeldein M. Abudabos
Alaeldein M. Abudabos Alcorn State University
Kuldeep Dhama
Kuldeep Dhama Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Ruchi Tiwari
Ruchi Tiwari Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University
Mahmoud Alagawany
Mahmoud Alagawany Zagazig University
Yashpal Singh Malik
Yashpal Singh Malik Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Alireza Seidavi
Alireza Seidavi Islamic Azad University Rasht Branch
Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack
Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack Misr University for Science and Technology
Amlan Kumar Patra
Amlan Kumar Patra West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences

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