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Diagnostic And Prognostic Value Of Procalcitonin (Pct), C Reactive Protein (Crp), Nitric Oxide (No) Levels, And Adenosine Deaminase (Ada) Activity In Sheep With Natural Babesiosis Before And After Treatment, Sezai̇ Arslan, Nuri̇ Altuğ, Mustafa Necati̇ Muz, Nazmi̇ Yüksek, Yildiray Başbuğan, Özlem Orunç Kilinç Jan 2018

Diagnostic And Prognostic Value Of Procalcitonin (Pct), C Reactive Protein (Crp), Nitric Oxide (No) Levels, And Adenosine Deaminase (Ada) Activity In Sheep With Natural Babesiosis Before And After Treatment, Sezai̇ Arslan, Nuri̇ Altuğ, Mustafa Necati̇ Muz, Nazmi̇ Yüksek, Yildiray Başbuğan, Özlem Orunç Kilinç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to reveal the importance of procalcitonin, C reactive protein, nitric oxide levels, and adenosine deaminase activity in the diagnosis and prognosis of the disease in naturally infected sheep with Babesia ovis. Thirty sheep diagnosed clinically and parasitologically as having Babesia ovis were allocated to 2 groups. The first group was treated only with imidocarp dipropionate and the second group with imidocarp dipropionate and flunixine meglumin. On the seventh day after treatment, blood samples were collected again from the sheep in the babesiosis-infected group and the treatment responses were assessed. Serum PCT (1.72 ± 0.34 ng/mL, …


Determination Of Methicillin Resistance And Some Genotypic Characteristics Ofstaphylococci Isolated From Dogs And Their Owners, Arzu Findik, Alper Çi̇ftci̇, Taylan Önyay, Merve Gi̇zem Sezener, Yağmur Koçak, Ti̇mur Gülhan Jan 2018

Determination Of Methicillin Resistance And Some Genotypic Characteristics Ofstaphylococci Isolated From Dogs And Their Owners, Arzu Findik, Alper Çi̇ftci̇, Taylan Önyay, Merve Gi̇zem Sezener, Yağmur Koçak, Ti̇mur Gülhan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to determine the methicillin resistance and some genotypic characteristics of staphylococci in dogs and their owners. A total of 132 swab samples from 33 healthy dogs and their owners were taken. Isolated staphylococci were identified by PCR. The antibiotic sensitivities of the isolates were determined by disc diffusion method. Determination of pvl, mecA, bla, and fem genes and SCCmec types was performed by PCR. Isolates were genotyped according to coa and spa gene polymorphisms by PCR. Fortyfive isolates were identified as Stapyloccoccus spp. Among them, 8 isolates were identified as S. aureus and 23 isolates were identified …


Effects Of Stoned Olive Pomace On Carcass Characteristics And Meat Quality Of Lambs, Eki̇n Sucu, Kadi̇r Cem Akbay, Ömer Şengül, Merve Tuba Yavuz, İbrahi̇m Ak Jan 2018

Effects Of Stoned Olive Pomace On Carcass Characteristics And Meat Quality Of Lambs, Eki̇n Sucu, Kadi̇r Cem Akbay, Ömer Şengül, Merve Tuba Yavuz, İbrahi̇m Ak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Thirty-six Merino-Kıvırcık crossbred male lambs were utilized to evaluate the influence of two levels of dried stoned olive pomace. Lambs were blocked by initial body weights (BW, 20.4 kg) and randomly distributed into three groups. While one group received commercial concentrates without olive pomace, the second and third groups received an experimental diet containing 10% olive pomace and 20% olive pomace, respectively. They were fed for 49 days. The animals? BW and feed consumption were recorded weekly and biweekly, respectively. The lambs were slaughtered at the end of the trial. The carcass cut weights were recorded and a sample of …


Detection And Characterization Of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Genes(Bla$_{Tem}$ And Bla$_{Shv}$) Among Beta-Lactam-Resistant Fecal Coliforms Of Dairy Cattle From Chhattisgarh, India, Nidhi Rawat, Fateh Singh, Sadanand Devidas Hirpurkar, Chandrahas Sannat, Nitin Eknath Gade Jan 2018

Detection And Characterization Of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Genes(Bla$_{Tem}$ And Bla$_{Shv}$) Among Beta-Lactam-Resistant Fecal Coliforms Of Dairy Cattle From Chhattisgarh, India, Nidhi Rawat, Fateh Singh, Sadanand Devidas Hirpurkar, Chandrahas Sannat, Nitin Eknath Gade

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to isolate the antimicrobial-resistant enterobacteria from cattle feces and to identify the extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase gene among them. A total of 70 cattle fecal swab samples were collected from Durg, Chhattisgarh, India, and cultured in nutrient broth. Bacterial isolation recovered 120 gram-negative bacteria. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing showed 90 (75%) coliform isolates (66 Escherichia coli, 20 Klebsiella sp., and two each of Enterobacter sp. and Citrobacter sp.) resistant to amoxicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, cefixime, ceftazidime, imipenem, or meropenem. Bacterial isolates showed the highest resistance rate for ceftazidime (61.6%), followed by cefixime and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid …


Effect Of Water Quality On Production Performance Of Lactating Nili-Ravi Buffaloes, Muhammad Asim Tausif, Faisal Shahzad, Jalees Ahmed Bhatti, Sundas Qamar, Anjum Khalique, Hifz-Ul Rahman, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Azfar Hussain Jan 2018

Effect Of Water Quality On Production Performance Of Lactating Nili-Ravi Buffaloes, Muhammad Asim Tausif, Faisal Shahzad, Jalees Ahmed Bhatti, Sundas Qamar, Anjum Khalique, Hifz-Ul Rahman, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Azfar Hussain

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of drinking water quality on the milk production performance of Nili-Ravi buffaloes. Lactating Nili-Ravi buffaloes (n = 12) of the same parity were randomly divided into three groups: A, B, and C (n = 4). Group A was offered turbine water, group B (the control) was kept on tap water, and group C was given canal water for drinking. Mean daily milk production was found significantly (P < 0.01) higher for group A as compared to the other groups. Dry matter intake (DMI) was lowest in group B followed by group A. Milk composition, including fat, solid not fat, and total solid percentages, was found statistically different (P < 0.001) among all groups. Feed efficiency was higher in the control (group B) followed by group C and group A. A significant (P < 0.001) difference for water intake was also observed among all groups. In conclusion, buffaloes kept on tap drinking water showed better milk production performance.


Molecular Detection Of Virulent Mannheimia Haemolytica And Pasteurella Multocida In Lung Tissues Of Pneumonic Sheep From Semiarid Tropics, Rajasthan, India, Fateh Singh, Ganesh Gangaram Sonawane, Rajendra Kumar Meena Jan 2018

Molecular Detection Of Virulent Mannheimia Haemolytica And Pasteurella Multocida In Lung Tissues Of Pneumonic Sheep From Semiarid Tropics, Rajasthan, India, Fateh Singh, Ganesh Gangaram Sonawane, Rajendra Kumar Meena

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was planned to detect the genetic elements of Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida in pneumonic sheep lungs. Pneumonia was diagnosed on the basis of gross pathological lesions. Lung tissues were collected at necropsy of sheep (n = 96) and subjected to isolation of total DNA. The M. haemolytica-specific PHSSA and Rpt2 genes, and the P. multocidaspecific KMT1 and the Omp87 genes were amplified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A housekeeping gene targeting the sheep cellular mitochondrial 12S ribosomal DNA was used as an internal control. PCR reactions were optimized using the positive and negative controls. Gene-specific PCR …


Immunohistochemical Expression Of Secretory Proteins In Pneumonic Rat Lungs, Enver Beytut Jan 2018

Immunohistochemical Expression Of Secretory Proteins In Pneumonic Rat Lungs, Enver Beytut

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study evaluated the expression of secretory proteins involving surfactant proteins (SP-A, SP-B, proSP-C), Clara cell secretory protein (CCSP), and thyroid transcription factor-I (TTF-I), together with lambda light chain IgG (λ-IgG), proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), and lymphocytic phenotypes (T and B cells) in the pneumonic rat lungs. The most prominent gross lesion was severe pulmonary abscession. The lungs showed severe parenchymal destruction and necrosis encapsulated by fibrous tissue. Immunostaining for SPs displayed evident hyperplasia of type II pneumocytes. Immunoreaction to SP-A and SP-B occurred strongly on the luminal surface of type II cells, and to proSP-C in the …


Investigation Of The Efficiency And Safety Of Tilmicosin Phosphate In Treating Experimentalmycoplasmal Infections In Pigs, Xiaohui Zhang, Jinzhe Pan, Ning Wu, Shu Tang, Xiangdong Lei, Yangyang Sun, Joerg Hartung, Endong Bao Jan 2018

Investigation Of The Efficiency And Safety Of Tilmicosin Phosphate In Treating Experimentalmycoplasmal Infections In Pigs, Xiaohui Zhang, Jinzhe Pan, Ning Wu, Shu Tang, Xiangdong Lei, Yangyang Sun, Joerg Hartung, Endong Bao

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In order to evaluate the in vivo therapeutic effect of oral administration of tilmicosin phosphate on mycoplasmal pneumonia in swine and its safety for the infected swine, the model of mycoplasmal pneumonia disease in swine was established by artificial infection, and indices such as efficiency, cure rate, death rate, the score of lung lesion, and the routine blood tests, blood biochemistry, and routine urine tests of tested swine were determined. The results showed that all of the dosage groups of 100 mg/L, 80 mg/L, 60 mg/L of 10% tilmicosin phosphate soluble powder demonstrated distinct therapeutic effects on mycoplasmal pneumonia in …


Effect Of Vitamin E Supplementation On Α-Tocopherol Status And Tissue Antioxidants In American Minks (Neovison Vison), Irina Baishnikova, Svetlana Sergina, Tatiana Ilyina Jan 2018

Effect Of Vitamin E Supplementation On Α-Tocopherol Status And Tissue Antioxidants In American Minks (Neovison Vison), Irina Baishnikova, Svetlana Sergina, Tatiana Ilyina

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The α-tocopherol (TCP) state as well as enzymatic (superoxide dismutase [SOD] and catalase [CAT]) and nonenzymatic (reduced glutathione [GSH] and retinol) antioxidants in tissues of American minks (Neovison vison) given various levels of dietary vitamin E were examined. Three groups of farm-bred minks received different amounts of DL-α-tocopheryl acetate (10 mg/kg diet, control; 30 and 110 mg/kg diet, treatments denoted as E30 and E110, respectively) for 14 days in November. The TCP content was raised substantially in the kidneys and reduced in the livers of minks in the E110 group. The action of the 2 vitamin E doses on antioxidants …


The Effect Of Green Tea Waste Extract On Ruminal Degradability And Intestinal Digestibility Of Barley Grain, Mohammad Nasehi, Nor Mohammad Torbatinejad, Morteza Rezaie, Taghi Ghoorchi Jan 2018

The Effect Of Green Tea Waste Extract On Ruminal Degradability And Intestinal Digestibility Of Barley Grain, Mohammad Nasehi, Nor Mohammad Torbatinejad, Morteza Rezaie, Taghi Ghoorchi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of different levels of green tea waste extract (GE) on ruminal degradability and intestinal digestibility of dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), and starch of barley grain. Therefore, barley grain was treated with 0 as control, and 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% of GE. The potential of DM degradability (a + b) of barley grain treated with 15% and 20% of GE was significantly lower compared to other treatments (Linear [L] P < 0.05). The lowest (a + b) fraction of CP degradability was found in the barley grain treated with 20% GE (L P < 0.05). The (a + b) fraction and effective degradability of starch in barley grain treated with 15% and 20% of GE were significantly lower than those in other treatments (L and quadratic [Q] P < 0.05). The highest intestinal DM, CP, and starch digestibility were associated with barley grain treated with 10% GE (L and Q P < 0.05). Based on recent results, processing barley grain with GE leads to a decrease of DM, CP, and starch degradability. The treatment of 10% GE improved intestinal digestibility of the aforementioned nutrients; therefore, it can be used to protect barley grain against ruminal degradability.


Determining Some Of The Quality Characteristics Of Probiotic Yogurts Manufactured By Using Microencapsulated Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Var. Boulardii, Seli̇n Kalkan, Derya Öztürk, Büşra Sevgi̇ Seli̇moğlu Jan 2018

Determining Some Of The Quality Characteristics Of Probiotic Yogurts Manufactured By Using Microencapsulated Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Var. Boulardii, Seli̇n Kalkan, Derya Öztürk, Büşra Sevgi̇ Seli̇moğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Probiotics can be defined as living microorganisms that positively contribute to human health by regulating the intestinal flora of a host and stimulating the immune system. As stated in many studies carried out in recent years, probiotic microorganisms are known to be very useful for human health. Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii is the only probiotic yeast that has been patented. In this study, it was aimed to determine the physical, rheological, chemical, and microbiological quality parameters of probiotic yogurts manufactured using this yeast microencapsulated via extrusion method during storage. Black cherry jam was used in order to enrich the sensory …


Ocular Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of Cataractous And Pseudophakic Eyes In Dogs, Shriram Ganesan, Ramani Chandrasekhara Iyer Jan 2018

Ocular Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of Cataractous And Pseudophakic Eyes In Dogs, Shriram Ganesan, Ramani Chandrasekhara Iyer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Ocular B-mode ultrasonography is one of the noninvasive, rapid diagnostic imaging techniques indicated in canine cataract patients to evaluate the posterior segment of the eye. This study was conducted on twelve eyes of dogs with a history of cataract, which were scanned under topical anesthesia. The preoperative and postoperative ultrasonographic biometry, and ultrasonographic features of the lens, intraocular lens (IOL), and posterior segment were recorded. There was a significant difference between pre- and postphacoemulsification mean value of the axial length of globe and anterior chamber depth. The normal ultrasonographic features of the 2-hydroxy-ethyl-methylacrylate IOL was observed in vitro by placing …


A Stereological Study On Calculation Of Volume Values Of The Cervical Spinalsegments In Ducks, Gamze Çakmak, Hüseyi̇n Karadağ, Zafer Soygüder, Murat Çeti̇n Rağbetli̇, Serkan Yildirim, Haci Keleş Jan 2018

A Stereological Study On Calculation Of Volume Values Of The Cervical Spinalsegments In Ducks, Gamze Çakmak, Hüseyi̇n Karadağ, Zafer Soygüder, Murat Çeti̇n Rağbetli̇, Serkan Yildirim, Haci Keleş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In the present study, volume values of the cervical segments in the spinal cords of adult ducks weighing 3-4 kg were investigated. Volume values of the grey matter and white matter in the cervical segment of the spinal cord of the ducks were examined stereologically. Ten ducks (genus Anas) without regarding the sex of the animals. All animals were perfused using 10% formaldehyde. The animals were kept in 10% formaldehyde for 1 week to ensure fixation. The ducks were then dissected. The cervical segments were uncovered by removing the cervical vertebrae. Tissue samples were obtained from each of the cervical …


Effects Of The Supplementation Of Lamb Rations With Oregano Essential Oil On Theantimicrobial And Antioxidant Metabolism In Meat, Hali̇t İmi̇k, Sevda Urçar, Meryem Aydemi̇r Atasever, Recep Gümüş, Hayrunni̇sa Özlü Jan 2018

Effects Of The Supplementation Of Lamb Rations With Oregano Essential Oil On Theantimicrobial And Antioxidant Metabolism In Meat, Hali̇t İmi̇k, Sevda Urçar, Meryem Aydemi̇r Atasever, Recep Gümüş, Hayrunni̇sa Özlü

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Although oregano essential oil has common use in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food sectors, information on its effects on meat quality and shelf life, when incorporated into lamb feed rations, is scarce. In this study, the effects of oregano essential oil (OEO) in feed on the water activity, pH, lipid peroxidation, color parameters, and microbial counts of the Musculus longissimus dorsi (MLD) were investigated. The control group was fed a basal ration and the OEO1 and OEO2 groups were fed a basal ration supplemented with 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg OEO, respectively. Akkaraman lambs were fed experimental rations for a …


The Effect Of Using Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) In Broiler Nutrition On Production Parameters, Slaughter Characteristics, And Gut Microbiological Population, Veselin Petricevic, Milos Lukic, Zdenka Skrbic, Simeon Rakonjac, Vladimir Doskoviç, Maja Petricevic, Aleksandar Stanojkovic Jan 2018

The Effect Of Using Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) In Broiler Nutrition On Production Parameters, Slaughter Characteristics, And Gut Microbiological Population, Veselin Petricevic, Milos Lukic, Zdenka Skrbic, Simeon Rakonjac, Vladimir Doskoviç, Maja Petricevic, Aleksandar Stanojkovic

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the supplementation of different concentrations of rosemary in broiler diets from day 1 to 42 on growth performance, carcass quality, and cecal microbiological composition of chickens. The research was carried out with 1200 Ross 308 chickens, divided into 4 groups with 6 repetitions per group. The treatment groups were: control group (C) without rosemary, 0.2% rosemary group (0.2R), 0.4% rosemary group (0.4R), and 0.6% rosemary group (0.6R). Production parameters and the European Production Efficiency Factor (EPEF) were determined. At the end of the trial 12 chicks per group were …


The First-Time Isolation Of Brucella Canis From Two Aborted Bitches In A Kennel In Turkey, Ahmet Murat Sayteki̇n, Mustafa Sencer Karagül, Buket Altuntaş, Gülseren Yildiz Öz, Gülnaz Meci̇toğlu, Özge Yilmaz Jan 2018

The First-Time Isolation Of Brucella Canis From Two Aborted Bitches In A Kennel In Turkey, Ahmet Murat Sayteki̇n, Mustafa Sencer Karagül, Buket Altuntaş, Gülseren Yildiz Öz, Gülnaz Meci̇toğlu, Özge Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Brucella canis is defined as the specific agent that is responsible for canine brucellosis. In this study, B. canis was isolated and identified from the clinical materials belonging to 2 dogs kept in a breeding kennel in Turkey and brought to the researchers? clinic with abortion complaints. With this study, for the first time ever, B. canis isolation and identification was made from dogs that aborted in a kennel. This study emphasizes


Molecular Characterization Of The Nematode Heterakis Gallinarum (Ascaridida: Heterakidae) Infecting Domestic Chickens (Gallus Gallus Domesticus) In Tunisia, Nabil Amor, Sarra Farjallah, Osama Badri Mohammed, Abdulaziz Alagaili, Lilia Bahri Jan 2018

Molecular Characterization Of The Nematode Heterakis Gallinarum (Ascaridida: Heterakidae) Infecting Domestic Chickens (Gallus Gallus Domesticus) In Tunisia, Nabil Amor, Sarra Farjallah, Osama Badri Mohammed, Abdulaziz Alagaili, Lilia Bahri

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Heterakis gallinarum is one of the most recurrently diagnosed nematodes within the gastrointestinal tract of galliform birds. In the present study, we investigated the genetic diversity of 96 H. gallinarum collected from free-range chickens from different localities in Tunisia. We assessed phylogeny and genetic variability using the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) of the nuclear ribosomal DNA and the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene. Haplotype and nucleotide diversities indicate that H. gallinarum is a species with extremely low genetic diversity. Based on the networks and phylogenetic trees, there was strong support for the absence of significant geographical structuring among …


Determination Of In Situ Degradation Kinetics Of Some Legume Waste Not Used For Human Consumption, Şevket Evci̇, Mehmet Aki̇f Karsli Jan 2018

Determination Of In Situ Degradation Kinetics Of Some Legume Waste Not Used For Human Consumption, Şevket Evci̇, Mehmet Aki̇f Karsli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the chemical composition, in situ ruminal degradation kinetics, and protein fractions of subsieve dry beans (DB), chickpeas (CCP), red lentils (RL), and green lentils (GL). Four samples of those legumes were utilized as replicates and were incubated for up to 48 h in the rumen of 3 rams. RL and CCP had higher organic matter (OM) than DB and GL. Crude protein (CP) was the highest in GL (P < 0.05). Ether extract (EE) concentrations were higher in CCP and DB compared to those of RL and GL (P < 0.05). Crude fiber (CF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) contents were the highest in RL (P < 0.05). The acid insoluble nitrogen (ADIN-N) content was similar in all samples evaluated. While RL had the lowest OM and CP degradability and water-soluble OM and CP concentrations, DB and CCP had the highest potentially degradable OM and CP contents at the end of the 48 h incubation period (P < 0.05). Escaped protein content was the highest in RL and the lowest in DB (P < 0.05). In conclusion, some of the pulse species that are produced locally and not suitable for human consumption can be used in the diet of ruminant animals as a source of protein based on OM and CP degradabilities and escape protein contents.


Morphological Diagnosis Of Johne?S Disease: A Case Report In Cattle, Siddharth Gautam, Chitra Joshi, Amol Gurav, Chandrakanta Jana, Anil Kumar Sharma Jan 2018

Morphological Diagnosis Of Johne?S Disease: A Case Report In Cattle, Siddharth Gautam, Chitra Joshi, Amol Gurav, Chandrakanta Jana, Anil Kumar Sharma

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present case report deals with the morphological (gross and histopathological) and histochemical characterization of Johne?s disease in a cow. The carcass was presented in a hidebound condition with sunken eyes and with a history of persistent and nonresponsive diarrhea. Necropsy revealed generalized gelatinization of the visceral and peripheral fat. Thorough gross examination unveiled major pathological changes in the digestive tract. The gallbladder was distended, with severely thickened walls and blood mixed with bile. The small intestine was severely congested and the mesenteric lymph nodes were enlarged. The opening of the small intestine showed marked thickening of the intestinal walls, …


The Effects Of Dietary Biotechnological Products Of Saccharomices Cerevisiae On Growth Performance, Health Status, And Meat Composition In Broiler Chickens, Ionel Toader, Mihai Iacob Bentea, Ilie Cornoiu, Otilia Bobis Jan 2018

The Effects Of Dietary Biotechnological Products Of Saccharomices Cerevisiae On Growth Performance, Health Status, And Meat Composition In Broiler Chickens, Ionel Toader, Mihai Iacob Bentea, Ilie Cornoiu, Otilia Bobis

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of three biotechnological products of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (organic selenium, concentrated mannan of S. cerevisiae, and living cells of the same yeast) used in broiler diet on growth performance, health status, and meat quality and composition. One hundred day-old broiler chickens were divided into four groups (control and three experimental groups using the above-mentioned diet supplements) and fed basic feed mixture (developed by the Nutrition Department at the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, Romania) for 42 days. After this period, from each group, five birds were sacrificed and …


Chronic Diarrhea Due To Lymphosarcoma In An Adult Cow: A Sporadic Clinical Report, Nuzhat Hassan, Charanjit Singh Randhawa, Swaran Singh Randhawa, Deepti Narang Jan 2018

Chronic Diarrhea Due To Lymphosarcoma In An Adult Cow: A Sporadic Clinical Report, Nuzhat Hassan, Charanjit Singh Randhawa, Swaran Singh Randhawa, Deepti Narang

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present clinical report describes a rare sporadic clinical case of chronic diarrhea due to lymphosarcoma in a 7-yearold crossbred Holstein?Friesian cattle. Diarrhea occurred due to intestinal lymphoid tissue involvement. The clinical diagnosis of lymphosarcoma was derived from peritoneal fluid aspirate, lymph node enlargement, and absence of serological and fecal evidence of any parasitic or bacterial infection. Reactive proliferative mesothelial hyperplasia in peritoneal fluid examination confirmed lymphosarcoma. The cells form numerous 3-dimensional clusters in mesothelial lymphosarcoma. Postmortem examinations confirmed visceral lymph node enlargements. A hematological examination revealed leukocytosis and a marked decrease in hemoglobin level, which reflected a severe degree …


Evaluation Of Biochemical Parameters And Oxidative Stress In Sheep Naturally Infected With Dicrocoelium Dendriticum And Hydatid Cysts, Mi̇yase Çinar, Meral Aydeni̇zöz, Sami̇ Gökpinar, Güzi̇n Çamkerten Jan 2018

Evaluation Of Biochemical Parameters And Oxidative Stress In Sheep Naturally Infected With Dicrocoelium Dendriticum And Hydatid Cysts, Mi̇yase Çinar, Meral Aydeni̇zöz, Sami̇ Gökpinar, Güzi̇n Çamkerten

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of the study was to investigate the lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status as well as biochemical profile in sheep naturally infected with Dicrocoelium dendriticum and hydatid cysts. Ten sheep naturally infected with D. dendriticum, 10 sheep naturally infected with hydatid cysts, and 10 healthy sheep were used. The blood and visceral organs of sheep brought to a slaughterhouse in the region of Kırıkkale were checked for D. dendriticum and hydatid cysts. Plasma total protein, albumin, total bilirubin, total cholesterol, Ca, Mg, inorganic P, Cu, Zn, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, ß-carotene, AST, ALT, GGT, ALP, erythrocyte MDA …


He Scenario Tree Epidemiological Model In Estimation Effects Of B. Melitensis Rev 1 Vaccination On Disease Prevalence, Sabina Seric Haracic, Nihad Fejzic, Ermin Saljic, Dzenita Hadzijunuzovic Alagic, Mo Salman Jan 2018

He Scenario Tree Epidemiological Model In Estimation Effects Of B. Melitensis Rev 1 Vaccination On Disease Prevalence, Sabina Seric Haracic, Nihad Fejzic, Ermin Saljic, Dzenita Hadzijunuzovic Alagic, Mo Salman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

minant brucellosis. The stochastic scenario tree model was used to simulate vaccination and surveillance implementation during 8 years. Outputs were annual proportions of true positive, true negative, false positive, and false negative flocks. Vaccination coverage was described by the Pert distribution with average 70% and min and max 50% and 80%, respectively. Effects of risk factors (high prevalence-areas and transhumance) were considered. The model was separately simulated for three levels of initial average flock prevalence (2%, 5%, and 10%). In the following years, flock prevalence arising from the fitted distribution of the false negative flocks from the previous year increased …


The Protective Effects Of Chrysin And Flunixin Meglumine Against Excess Copper In Male Rats, Pinar Tatli Seven, Burcu Gül Baykalir, İsmai̇l Seven, Tuba Parlak Ak, Neşe Başak Türkmen, Hakan Güllüoğlu Jan 2018

The Protective Effects Of Chrysin And Flunixin Meglumine Against Excess Copper In Male Rats, Pinar Tatli Seven, Burcu Gül Baykalir, İsmai̇l Seven, Tuba Parlak Ak, Neşe Başak Türkmen, Hakan Güllüoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Thirty-six Sprague Dawley male rats were housed in individual cages and randomly divided into six groups: control, copper sulfate (Cu; 500 ppm body weight (BW)/day), flunixin meglumine (FM; 2.2 ppm BW/day), chrysin (chrysin; 50 ppm BW/day), copper sulfate + FM (Cu + FM; 500 ppm BW/day of copper sulfate and 2.2 ppm BW/day of FM), and copper sulfate + chrysin (Cu + Chrysin; 500 ppm BW/day of copper sulfate and 50 ppm BW/day of chrysin). Feed intake (FI) in the Cu + Chrysin group significantly increased in comparison with that of the Cu group (P < 0.01). Cu excess significantly increased malondialdehyde, indicating oxidative stress. Chrysin and FM administration significantly decreased malondialdehyde levels and increased the superoxide dismutase and catalase activities in the liver and kidney tissues (P < 0.001). Serum TNF-α levels were significantly lower in the Cu + FM and Cu + Chrysin groups in comparison to the Cu group (P < 0.001). It was seen that FM and chrysin treatments alleviated degeneration, necrosis, and apoptosis in the liver and kidney tissues of the Cu-treated rats. Chrysin appeared to ameliorate the adverse effects on FI and liver and kidney tissues by scavenging where the free radicals are located and increasing the activity of antioxidants.


Assessment Of Tumor-Induced Pain And C-Reactive Protein Levels In Dogs With Caninetransmissible Venereal Tumors, Waqas Ahmad, Muti-Ur- Rehman, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Gulbeena Saleem, Ubaid Ur Rehman Zia, Muhammad Azeem, Fahad Akram Jan 2018

Assessment Of Tumor-Induced Pain And C-Reactive Protein Levels In Dogs With Caninetransmissible Venereal Tumors, Waqas Ahmad, Muti-Ur- Rehman, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Gulbeena Saleem, Ubaid Ur Rehman Zia, Muhammad Azeem, Fahad Akram

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the impact of tumor volume on generalized behavior, pain perception, and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) in dogs with canine transmissible venereal tumors (CTVTs). Pain scoring was performed using the Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale Short-Form. Cytomorphology of the tumors was studied through fine-needle aspiration and histopathology. Molecular identification of CTVTs was carried out using PCR assays based on LINE-1/c-myc. Hematological profiles including complete blood count and CRP were analyzed using an automatic hematology analyzer and immunoturbidimetric assays, respectively. Chi-square and regression analysis statistics were used for data analysis. Results of the study …


The Effects Of Three Different Prokinetic Drugs On The Motility Hormones Level In Lambs With Postoperative Ileus, Semi̇h Altan, Kaan Dönmez, Feray Altan, Fahretti̇n Alkan Jan 2018

The Effects Of Three Different Prokinetic Drugs On The Motility Hormones Level In Lambs With Postoperative Ileus, Semi̇h Altan, Kaan Dönmez, Feray Altan, Fahretti̇n Alkan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the three different prokinetic agents, namely erythromycin, lidocaine, and metoclopramide in lambs with postoperative ileus (POI) using motilin and ghrelin, which are known as motility markers. Twenty lambs were allocated to 4 groups of 5 lambs each. An enterotomy was performed on the ileum of each lamb. Erythromycin (8.8 mg/kg), metoclopramide (0.2 mg/kg), and saline (2 mL) were administered as single dose IM before surgery in the ERT, MET, and CNTR groups, respectively. Lidocaine was administered to the LID group, both as a bolus before (1.3 mg/kg IV) and …


The Combination Of Casa Kinetic Parameters And Fluorescein Staining As A Fertility Tool In Cryopreserved Bull Semen, Muhammed Enes İnanç, Beste Çi̇l, Koray Teki̇n, Havva Alemdar, Ali̇ Daşkin Jan 2018

The Combination Of Casa Kinetic Parameters And Fluorescein Staining As A Fertility Tool In Cryopreserved Bull Semen, Muhammed Enes İnanç, Beste Çi̇l, Koray Teki̇n, Havva Alemdar, Ali̇ Daşkin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Prediction of male fertility with in vitro semen quality parameters remains a challenge for the bull industry. Fluorescein staining and computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) ensure kinetically proper and functionally objective results to improve spermatological parameter control. Therefore, we aimed to examine the CASA kinetic parameters and fluorescein staining of cryopreserved bull semen and its relationship with fertility. A total of 90 frozen straws from 5 Simmental bulls were evaluated. After semen was thawed, the motility, kinetic parameters, and insemination doses were evaluated by CASA; fluorescein stainings were evaluated using a fluorescein microscope. The 60th-day nonreturn rates (NRRs) were recorded for …


Comparative Study Of Growth Patterns In Seven Strains Of Japanese Quail Using Nonlinear Regression Modeling, Hadi Farajiarough, Mohammad Rokouei, Ali Maghsoudi, Mahmoud Ghazaghi Jan 2018

Comparative Study Of Growth Patterns In Seven Strains Of Japanese Quail Using Nonlinear Regression Modeling, Hadi Farajiarough, Mohammad Rokouei, Ali Maghsoudi, Mahmoud Ghazaghi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to compare the growth pattern of seven strains of Japanese quail including Wild, Italian Speckled, Tuxedo, Scarlett, English white, White button, and A&M Texas by nonlinear growth functions including Gompertz, Richards, logistic, Lopez, and Weibull functions. The body weights of the unselected randomly bred populations of these strains were measured weekly from 1 to 42 days of age and then used to fit functions. The fitness of each function was assessed by statistics including the mean square error, Akaike information criterion, Bayesian information criterion, and adjusted coefficient of determination. The results showed that Gompertz …


Uterine Prolapse In A Pregnant Cat, Zeynep Günay Uçmak, Meli̇h Uçmak, Ali̇ Can Çeti̇n, Çağatay Tek Jan 2018

Uterine Prolapse In A Pregnant Cat, Zeynep Günay Uçmak, Meli̇h Uçmak, Ali̇ Can Çeti̇n, Çağatay Tek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A 3-year-old, 2.5-kg British shorthair cat with dystocia and protrusion of a mass through the vulva was presented to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, İstanbul University. Upon clinical examination, a complete uterine prolapse was diagnosed. Because of a blood blister and oedema in the uterine horns, ovariohysterectomy treatment was decided. During laparotomy, one foetus was detected in the cranial portion of the left uterine horn. After manual reduction and intraabdominal withdrawal of the prolapsed uterus, a caesarean section was performed to deliver the foetus. The last litter and the queen were discharged from the clinic in …


Application Of Reproductive Biotechnologies For Sustainableproduction Of Livestock In Turkey, Abdullah Kaya, Erdoğan Güneş, Erdoğan Memi̇li̇ Jan 2018

Application Of Reproductive Biotechnologies For Sustainableproduction Of Livestock In Turkey, Abdullah Kaya, Erdoğan Güneş, Erdoğan Memi̇li̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Reproductive biotechnology encompasses powerful tools to enhance the efficiency and profitability of livestock reproduction, production, and product quality. These technologies include genomic selection, evaluation of semen (from bulls, bucks, and rams) using advanced cell and molecular technologies, semen cryopreservation and artificial insemination, estrus synchronization, superovulation of the females (cows, dams, and ewes), ovum pick-up, in vitro fertilization and embryo culture, embryo transfer, and pregnancy detection. The extent of applications of these modern technologies and their economic impacts for livestock production in Turkey are elusive. As a result, there is an urgent need for sound economic analyses, research and education, training …