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Estimates Of Genetic Parameters For Racing Times Of Thoroughbred Horses, Bülent Eki̇z, Ömür Koçak
Estimates Of Genetic Parameters For Racing Times Of Thoroughbred Horses, Bülent Eki̇z, Ömür Koçak
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to estimate the genetic parameters for racing times, which are needed for a selection program of Thoroughbred horses in Turkey. The racing records used in the study were obtained from the Turkish Jockey Club. The trait used in the study was racing time for racing distances of 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, and 2400 m. The data from each racing distance were analyzed separately. Genetic parameters were estimated by REML procedure using the DFREML program. Estimates of heritability ranged from 0.177 to 0.353, depending on the racing distance. …
Pigmentation Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) With Carotenoids From Marigold Flower (Tagetes Erecta) And Red Pepper (Capsicum Annum), Hakan Murat Büyükçapar, Mahmut Yanar, Yasemen Yanar
Pigmentation Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) With Carotenoids From Marigold Flower (Tagetes Erecta) And Red Pepper (Capsicum Annum), Hakan Murat Büyükçapar, Mahmut Yanar, Yasemen Yanar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The effects of diets including various natural carotenoid sources and synthetic astaxanthin on the pigmentation and growth of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) were investigated. Rainbow trout weighing about 111 g were fed diets containing 1.6%, 2.4% and 3.2% marigold flower; 4.4%, 6.6% and 8.8% red pepper; 100 mg kg^{-1} synthetic astaxanthin; and a control diet for 60 days. At the end of the experiment, synthetic astaxanthin provided the highest carotenoid accumulation in the fish flesh (6.42 mg kg^{-1}) in the groups. This was followed by red pepper (5.78 mg kg^{-1}) and marigold flower (5.59 mg kg^{-1}), each of which included …
The Effect Of Artificial Insemination Timing On The Sex Ratio Of Offspring And Fertility In Dairy Cows, Orkun Demi̇ral, Mustafa Ün, Murat Abay, Tayfur Bekyürek
The Effect Of Artificial Insemination Timing On The Sex Ratio Of Offspring And Fertility In Dairy Cows, Orkun Demi̇ral, Mustafa Ün, Murat Abay, Tayfur Bekyürek
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the interval between artificial insemination and the onset of estrus on the sex ratio of offspring and fertility in Holstein cows. Standing to be mounted behavior was considered the beginning of estrus, and artificial inseminations were performed 6 h (Group 1), 9 h (Group 2), 12 h (Group 3), and 15 h (Group 4) after the onset of estrus in cows. Overall 119 (n: 85), 107 (n: 72), 120 (n: 80) and 119 (n: 83) artificial inseminations were performed in Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively. Pregnancy rates …
The Effect Of Different Slaughter Weights On The Fattening Performance, Slaughter And Carcass Characteristics Of Male Karayaka Lambs, Faruk Balci, Emi̇n Karakaş
The Effect Of Different Slaughter Weights On The Fattening Performance, Slaughter And Carcass Characteristics Of Male Karayaka Lambs, Faruk Balci, Emi̇n Karakaş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of different slaughter weights on the fattening performance, slaughter and carcass characteristics of male Karayaka lambs at approximately 4 months of age. Thirty-six lambs, the initial liveweights of which were around 26.5 kg, were divided into 3 groups according to slaughter weight [(Group 1: 35 kg, n = 12), (Group 2: 40 kg, n = 12) and (Group 3: 45 kg, n = 12)] at the beginning of the fattening period. The average daily gain was 203.1, 214.5 and 195.0 g/day, feed conversion efficiency was 7.3, 8.6 and 8.8 kg, and …
Zoometrical Body Measurements And Their Relation With Liveweight In Native Turkish Geese, Mustafa Saatci, Muammer Ti̇lki̇
Zoometrical Body Measurements And Their Relation With Liveweight In Native Turkish Geese, Mustafa Saatci, Muammer Ti̇lki̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aims of this study were to determine the body measurements of native Turkish geese and to define the relationship between these measurements and liveweight. The differences in head diameter and neck length between the sexes became significant at 10, 12, 14 and 16 weeks of age (P < 0.05-0.01). The beak and wing lengths increased with age and were longer in males than in females at 12, 14 and 16 weeks of age. The effect of sex on body and trunk length was significant at 14 and 16 weeks (P < 0.05-0.01). Chest depth, girth and width increased with age. The positive correlations (0.88-0.97) of liveweight with head diameter, neck length, body length, trunk length, chest girth, wing length and metatarsus length at 2 weeks of age were highly significant. The most reliable prediction from the regression analyses was between liveweight and body length + chest girth in weeks 2 and 8 (R^2 = 94%). Our study presents the body measurements and the correlations between these measurements and liveweight in geese of different ages. These correlations might be used to evaluate the liveweight of studied geese population and for selection based on liveweight.
Physico-Chemical And Hygienic Characteristics Of The Calabrian Raw Milk Cheese, Caprino D´Aspromonte, Pietro Micari, Virginia Sarullo, Rossana Sidari, Andrea Caridi
Physico-Chemical And Hygienic Characteristics Of The Calabrian Raw Milk Cheese, Caprino D´Aspromonte, Pietro Micari, Virginia Sarullo, Rossana Sidari, Andrea Caridi
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the present research was the study of several physico-chemical and hygienic characteristics of Caprino d'Aspromonte goat's cheese, made from raw milk, which was sampled at the end of the ripening time (4 weeks), both in winter and in spring. The following ranges of variability were observed for each parameter: pH 5.25-5.89, dry matter 49.89%-67.07%, crude protein 21.12%-42.32% dry matter, fat 43.85%-54.03% dry matter, chloride content 2.06%-5.44% dry matter, total coliforms 0-5.04 log cfu g^{-1}, faecal coliforms 0-4.96 log cfu g^{-1}, yeasts 2.60-4.95 log cfu g^{-1}. These values were similar to those of other Mediterranean goat's milk cheeses …
Isolation Of Salmonella Spp. In Camel Sausages From Retail Markets In Aydın, Turkey, And Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) Confirmation, Gökben Özbey, Fi̇li̇z Kök, Adi̇le Muz
Isolation Of Salmonella Spp. In Camel Sausages From Retail Markets In Aydın, Turkey, And Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) Confirmation, Gökben Özbey, Fi̇li̇z Kök, Adi̇le Muz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A total of 100 camel sausage samples from different retail markets in Aydın, located in southwest Turkey, were examined for the presence of Salmonella spp. by culture method. After sausage samples was preenriched in buffered peptone water and incubated 18-20 h at 37 °C. were transferred to Rappaport-Vassiliadis broth and Selenite broth, respectively, and incubated at 42 and 37 °C, respectively. After 24 and 48 h of incubation, one loopful from each of the enriched broths was streaked onto plates of Salmonella-Shigella agar and xylose lysine deoxycholate agar and incubated at 37 °C for 24 h. A 572-bp fragment of …
Seroepidemiology Of Leishmania Among Healthy Dogs In Bulgaria, Ilia Tsachev, Emmanouil I. Papadogiannakis, Vasilis Kontos, Andrei Ivanov, Borislava Chakarova, Krasimir Stojanchev, Raiko Peshev
Seroepidemiology Of Leishmania Among Healthy Dogs In Bulgaria, Ilia Tsachev, Emmanouil I. Papadogiannakis, Vasilis Kontos, Andrei Ivanov, Borislava Chakarova, Krasimir Stojanchev, Raiko Peshev
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A seroepidemiological study of canine leishmaniasis was carried out in 220 healthy pet dogs from 11 different regions in Bulgaria allocated in 5 regions in southern Bulgaria: Plovdiv (n = 20), Stara Zagora (n = 20), Yambol (n = 20), Burgas (n = 20), and Blagoevgrad (n = 20), and 6 regions in northern Bulgaria: Varna (n = 20), Silistra (n = 20), Rousse (n = 20), Veliko Tarnovo (n = 20), Pleven (n = 20), and Montana (n = 20). The indirect fluorescent antibody test was used. All blood sera examined yielded negative results for leishmaniasis, thus suggesting that …
Enterotoxemia In A Cow Due To Clostridium Perfringens Type A, Hakan Kalender, Ayşe Kiliç, Eray Atil
Enterotoxemia In A Cow Due To Clostridium Perfringens Type A, Hakan Kalender, Ayşe Kiliç, Eray Atil
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Enterotoxemia was diagnosed in a 3-year-old cow that died suddenly. Lesions of hemorrhagic enteritis were seen in the small intestine during necropsy. Lethal alpha toxin of Clostridium perfringens was detected in the intestinal contents by toxin neutralization test. C. perfringens type A was isolated from the intestinal contents and typed by multiplex PCR. Enterotoxemia should be considered as a cause of sudden death in cattle in Turkey.
The Use Of Hazelnut Meal As A Substitute For Soybean Meal In The Diets Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Özlem Bi̇lgi̇n, Ali̇ Türker, Ahmet Adem Teki̇nay
The Use Of Hazelnut Meal As A Substitute For Soybean Meal In The Diets Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Özlem Bi̇lgi̇n, Ali̇ Türker, Ahmet Adem Teki̇nay
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Hazelnut meal as a substitute for soybean meal in extruded feeds of rainbow trout was investigated. The performance of extruded feeds containing hazelnut meal as a substitute for 20% of soybean meal (Diet 2) and 30% of soybean meal (Diet 3) was compared to a nutritionally balanced control (Diet 1) (a commercial trout feed formulation). Each diet was fed to 3 replicate groups (initial BW: 36 ± 1.37 g; mean ± SD); the fish were fed the equivalent of 2% of their body weight, 2 times daily (0800 and 1600) for 64 days at 15 ± 0.11 °C under a …
Identification Of Meat Species By Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) Technique, O. İrfan İlhak, Ali̇ Arslan
Identification Of Meat Species By Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) Technique, O. İrfan İlhak, Ali̇ Arslan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The origin of horse, dog, cat, bovine, sheep, porcine, and goat meat was determined by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique, using species-specific primers. Test mixtures of meat were prepared by adding 5%, 2.5%, 1%, 0.5%, and 0.1% levels of pork, horse, cat, or dog meat to beef, sheep, and goat meat. Samples taken from those combinations were analyzed by PCR for species determination. Mitochondrial DNA (mt DNA) fragments of 439, 322, 274, 271, 225, 212, and 157 bp for horse, dog, cat, bovine, sheep, porcine, and goat meat, respectively, were amplified. PCR was conducted at 30 cycles for mixtures …
Changes In Some Blood Biochemical And Haematological Parameters In Goats After Aminoglycoside And Aminocyclitol Treatment At Therapeutic Doses, Toncho Dinev, Dimitrinka Zapryanova, Lubomir Lashev
Changes In Some Blood Biochemical And Haematological Parameters In Goats After Aminoglycoside And Aminocyclitol Treatment At Therapeutic Doses, Toncho Dinev, Dimitrinka Zapryanova, Lubomir Lashev
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the present study was to determine the changes in some blood biochemical and haematological parameters in healthy female goats after a 5-day parenteral treatment with gentamicin (4 mg/kg), tobramycin (5 mg/kg), amikacin (10 mg/kg), kanamycin (10 mg/kg), apramycin (20 mg/kg), and spectinomycin (20 mg/kg). The results indicated that aminoglycosides caused more severe alterations than aminocyclitols, especially on those parameters related to renal function. There was a tendency toward a rise in plasma creatinine and urea levels after aminoglycoside treatment, as well as a rise in urea levels after aminocyclitol administration. These antibiotics caused decreases in plasma or …
Histopathological Changes After Transplantation Of Stored Osteochondral Allografts Into Articular Cartilage Lesions In Dogs, Zbigniew Adamiak, Wojciech Brzeski
Histopathological Changes After Transplantation Of Stored Osteochondral Allografts Into Articular Cartilage Lesions In Dogs, Zbigniew Adamiak, Wojciech Brzeski
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to evaluate histopathological changes in the recipient site after transplantation of stored osteochondral allografts into articular cartilage defects in 8 dogs. In all dogs a single osteochondral allograft was transplanted into articular cartilage lesions. The results of the completed surgeries include a 12-month follow-up study. It was found that the stored osteochondral allografts were very firmly connected to the recipient tissue and no arthritis changes were noted.
Seroepidemiology Of Equine Influenza Virus Infection In Turkey, Veysel Soydal Ataseven, Janet Mary Daly
Seroepidemiology Of Equine Influenza Virus Infection In Turkey, Veysel Soydal Ataseven, Janet Mary Daly
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the seroepidemiology of equine influenza infection in Turkey, measured using the haemagglutination inhibition (HI) assay. Serum samples were obtained from 623 equids aged older than 4 years from 5 different geographical regions in Turkey during the years 2003-2005. Antibodies against equine influenza virus (EIV) were found in 194 (31.1%) of the 623 sera. Seropositivity rates were detected as 41.8% (171/409), 12.8% (11/86), and 9.4% (12/128) in horses, mules, and donkeys, respectively. The data revealed that EIV circulates in Turkey at a relatively high rate. Differences in seropositivity rates in Equidae from different …
The Effect Of Proctodeal Gland Foam, And Depth And Frequency Of Artificial Insemination On Fertility And Hatchability Of Japanese Quail (Coturnix Japonica), Bronislawa Chelmonska, Anna Jerysz, Ewa Lukaszewicz, Artur Kowalczyk
The Effect Of Proctodeal Gland Foam, And Depth And Frequency Of Artificial Insemination On Fertility And Hatchability Of Japanese Quail (Coturnix Japonica), Bronislawa Chelmonska, Anna Jerysz, Ewa Lukaszewicz, Artur Kowalczyk
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The effect of the depth of semen deposition in the female reproductive tract, the addition of proctodeal gland foam to the net semen, and insemination frequency on fertility and hatchability of Japanese quails was investigated. In 2 experiments semen was collected from 30-32 males using the method of male stimulation by female. A group of 30-32 females was used in the fertility trials. In the first experiment semen obtained from group 1 was collected in empty glass tubes, while from group 2 it was collected in tubes containing Lake´s extender kept at 20 °C. Semen obtained from each group was …
Determination Of The Toxins And Biotypes Of Clostridium Perfringens In Diarrhoeic Calves In The Kars District Of Turkey, Rahşan Koç, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce
Determination Of The Toxins And Biotypes Of Clostridium Perfringens In Diarrhoeic Calves In The Kars District Of Turkey, Rahşan Koç, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was designed to determine the types of Clostridium perfringens and their toxins in diarrhoeic calves in Kars. For this purpose, 150 calves with diarrhoea, 13 dead calves, and 25 healthy calves of less than 1-month old were used. Faecal samples from the diarrhoeic and control calves and intestinal contents from the dead calves were collected and used to determine alpha, beta, and epsilon toxins produced by C. perfringens types using a commercially available ELISA test kit. A total of 122 (81.33%) faecal samples collected from the diarrhoeic calves were found to be positive for C. perfringens toxins. According …
Expression Of The \Beta-(1,3-1,4)-Glucanase Gene In Streptococcus Salivarius Subsp. Thermophilus, Meltem Aşan, Numan Özcan
Expression Of The \Beta-(1,3-1,4)-Glucanase Gene In Streptococcus Salivarius Subsp. Thermophilus, Meltem Aşan, Numan Özcan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of this study was the transformation and expression of the \beta -(1,3-1,4)-glucanase (lichenase) gene in Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus to create a recombinant probiotic for poultry and improve the thermostability of the lichenase enzyme. The recombinant plasmid TL1R containing the \beta -(1,3-1,4)-glucanase gene was introduced into S. salivarius subsp. thermophilus by electrotransformation. The expressing of the \beta -(1,3-1,4)-glucanase gene in S. salivarius subsp. thermophilus was confirmed on lichenan plate, SDS-PAGE, and zymogram analysis. The \beta -(1,3-1,4)-glucanase enzyme expressed by S. salivarius subsp. thermophilus cells seemed to increase its capacity for thermoresistance and so it maintained its activity at …
Immunohistochemical Expression Of Estrogen And Progesterone Receptors In Oviduct Adenocarcinomas In Laying Hens, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t, Gürsel Sönmez
Immunohistochemical Expression Of Estrogen And Progesterone Receptors In Oviduct Adenocarcinomas In Laying Hens, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t, Gürsel Sönmez
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to demonstrate the presence of estrogen and progesterone receptors (ERs and PRs, respectively) in oviduct adenocarcinomas in laying hens. In all, 32 oviduct adenocarcinomas (18 primary tumors and 14 intestinal metastases) from Babcock B-380 laying hens 16-18 months old were stained with commercially available monoclonal antibodies against mouse-anti-human ERs and mouse-anti-human PRs. In the microscopic examination, 13 tumors (7 oviduct adenocarcinomas and 6 intestinal metastases) stained positively for ERs and 12 tumors (4 oviduct adenocarcinomas and 8 intestinal metastases) gave a positive reaction to PR antibody. The staining pattern of the tumor cells with …
Effects Of Breed And Lactation Period On Some Characteristics And Free Fatty Acid Composition Of Raw Milk From Damascus Goats And German Fawn X Hair Goat B_1 Crossbreds, Zehra Güler, Mahmut Keski̇n, Tuğrul Masatçioğlu, Sabri̇ Gül, Osman Bi̇çer
Effects Of Breed And Lactation Period On Some Characteristics And Free Fatty Acid Composition Of Raw Milk From Damascus Goats And German Fawn X Hair Goat B_1 Crossbreds, Zehra Güler, Mahmut Keski̇n, Tuğrul Masatçioğlu, Sabri̇ Gül, Osman Bi̇çer
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The effects of breed and period of lactation on milk composition were investigated. For this purpose, 8 crossbred (3/4 German fawn 1/4 Hair goat) and 10 Damascus goats were kept under identical management conditions. Lactation period affected milk yield and milk composition in both goat breeds. Milk yield, lactation duration, and mean solid and fat values showed differences between the breeds. The mean values of total solid and fat of milk during lactation were 13.82 ± 0.294% and 4.55 ± 0.223% for the crossbreds, and 12.90 ± 0.179% and 4.02 ± 0.142% for Damascus goats, respectively. Although the percentages of …
The Effects Of Fermented Soybean Meal On Growth Performance And Immune Characteristics In Weaned Piglets, Xin Liu, Jianlei Feng, Zirong Xu, Yaping Lu, Yuanyuan Liu
The Effects Of Fermented Soybean Meal On Growth Performance And Immune Characteristics In Weaned Piglets, Xin Liu, Jianlei Feng, Zirong Xu, Yaping Lu, Yuanyuan Liu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This experiment was conducted to determine the effects of fermented soybean meal (FSBM) on growth performance and immune characteristics of piglets. In all, 60 crossbred piglets (Duroc x Landrace x Yorkshire) were allocated to 2 dietary treatments; 3 replications of 10 pigs were used for each treatment, and all piglets were weaned at 35 days and fed for 23 days. The results showed that average daily gain (ADG) improved (1.44% vs. 1.36%) in piglets fed the FSBM diet and feed gain ratio (FGR) decreased by 5.56% (P < 0.05) compared to the controls (soybean meal treatment). The level of serum IgG decreased 27.2% (P < 0.01) in piglets fed FSBM. Lymphocytes from whole blood had a lower proliferative response to concanavalin A (ConA) (P < 0.01) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (P < 0.05). Meanwhile, the splenocytes of piglets fed FSBM also showed lower proliferative response to ConA (P < 0.05) and LPS (P < 0.01). The results indicated that FSBM was beneficial to growth performance and decreased the immune response to soybean protein in piglets.
Determination Of Clostridium Perfringens Toxin-Types In Sheep With Suspected Enterotoxemia In Kars Province, Turkey, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce, Oktay Genç, Mahmut Sözmen, Gürbüz Gökçe
Determination Of Clostridium Perfringens Toxin-Types In Sheep With Suspected Enterotoxemia In Kars Province, Turkey, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce, Oktay Genç, Mahmut Sözmen, Gürbüz Gökçe
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The study was designed to determine the types of Clostridium perfringens and their toxins in sheep with suspected enterotoxemia in Kars province. For this purpose, 260 dead sheep with suspected enterotoxemia and 35 clinically healthy sheep (controls) of different ages and breeds were used. Intestinal contents of each sheep were collected and used to determine alpha, beta, and epsilon toxins of C. perfringens using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and the latex agglutination test (LAT). Based on ELISA and LAT, 220 (84.61%) and 152 (58.46%) sheep, respectively, were positive for C. perfringens toxins. In contrast, 40 (15.38%) sheep were toxin-negative based …
Lyme Disease (Borreliosis) In A Saint Bernard Dog: First Clinical Case In Turkey, Erol Güçlü Gülanber, Aynur Gülanber, Reyhan Albayrak, Nusret Gürkan Gülanber, Erdal Polat
Lyme Disease (Borreliosis) In A Saint Bernard Dog: First Clinical Case In Turkey, Erol Güçlü Gülanber, Aynur Gülanber, Reyhan Albayrak, Nusret Gürkan Gülanber, Erdal Polat
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Lyme disease is a zoonotic infection caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by ticks of the Ixodes species. This is the first clinical case report of Lyme disease in Turkey. The subject was a 2-year-old male Saint Bernard with recurrent shifting leg lameness that began at about 6 months of age. In sera samples, B. burgdorferi IgM, IgG, and Western Blot were found to be positive. Chronic borreliosis was diagnosed and a long-term amoxicillin treatment was recommended. One year after the initial presentation, the dog was asymptomatic according to the owner. A clinical examination performed 2 years …
Investigation Of Some Biochemical Parameters And The Antioxidant System In Calves With Dermatophytosis, Mahmut Karapehli̇van, Erdoğan Uzlu, Necati̇ Kaya, Orhan Kankavi̇, Kerem Ural, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l
Investigation Of Some Biochemical Parameters And The Antioxidant System In Calves With Dermatophytosis, Mahmut Karapehli̇van, Erdoğan Uzlu, Necati̇ Kaya, Orhan Kankavi̇, Kerem Ural, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The study included 10 clinically healthy calves (group 1) and 10 clinical cases of dermatophytosis (group 2). The influence of dermatophytosis on some serum biochemical profiles and the antioxidant system was investigated. Serum malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), uric acid, nitric oxide (NO), total sialic acid (TSA), lipid-bound sialic acid (LBSA), total protein (TP), and albumin levels were measured in groups 1 and 2. Calves in group 2 had significantly higher (P < 0.001) MDA, NO, TSA, and LBSA levels, and a higher P < 0.01 TSA:TP ratio; however, GSH and uric acid levels were significantly lower (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the groups in total protein and albumin. These findings suggest a relationship between dermatophytosis, the antioxidant system, and lipid oxidation.
Presence Of A Very Virulent Genotype Of Infectious Bursal Disease Virus In Vaccinated Layer Hens In Turkey, Ali̇ Osman Çeri̇başi, Hakan Bulut, İrem Gülaçti, Yesari̇ Eröksüz, Yusuf Bolat
Presence Of A Very Virulent Genotype Of Infectious Bursal Disease Virus In Vaccinated Layer Hens In Turkey, Ali̇ Osman Çeri̇başi, Hakan Bulut, İrem Gülaçti, Yesari̇ Eröksüz, Yusuf Bolat
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Despite vaccinations against very virulent (vv) strains of infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) or Gumboro, Gumboro outbreaks in vaccinated hens in Turkey are still reported. These outbreaks suggested that new vv strains might have emerged and the present vaccines might not be able to provide protection against infections with these strains. The objective of this study was to characterize the viruses isolated from vaccinated layer hens. For this purpose, the hypervariable region of the VP2 gene of the viruses was amplified by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and the amplification products were sequenced. These results showed that the field isolates …
Protein And Lipid Content And Fatty Acid Composition Of Anchovy Meal Produced In Turkey, Hülya Turan, Yalçin Kaya, İbrahi̇m Erkoyuncu
Protein And Lipid Content And Fatty Acid Composition Of Anchovy Meal Produced In Turkey, Hülya Turan, Yalçin Kaya, İbrahi̇m Erkoyuncu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this research was to determine the fatty acid composition and lipid and protein levels of anchovy meal produced during the commercial fishing period. The protein content was 74.69%, 76.17% and 74.40% in November, December and January, respectively. The lipid content ranged from 8.57% to 9.14% for anchovy meal produced during the fishing season. The total saturated fatty acid content was 33.25%, 33.46%, and 33.61% in November, December and January, respectively. Within the saturated fraction, the major fatty acid was palmitic acid (C_{16:0}), the content of which was 20.30%, 19.96% and 20.66%, respectively. The monounsaturated fatty acid contents …
Evaluation Of The Treatment Of Repeat Breeder Dairy Cows With Uterine Lavage Plus Pgf_{2\Alpha }, With And Without Cephapirin, Mohammad Rahim Ahmadi, S. A. Dehghan
Evaluation Of The Treatment Of Repeat Breeder Dairy Cows With Uterine Lavage Plus Pgf_{2\Alpha }, With And Without Cephapirin, Mohammad Rahim Ahmadi, S. A. Dehghan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Repeat breeder syndrome is a major source of economic waste in dairy herds. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of uterine lavage plus PGF_{2\alpha}, with and without antibiotic treatment, on the conception rate in repeat breeder dairy cows. The study included 33 repeat breeder cows free of any significant detectable pathologic disorders associated with the reproductive tract. The cows were divided into 2 groups. Group A (n = 10), the treatment group, was lavaged with normal saline, and was administered 2 doses of prostaglandin F_{2\alpha } (PGF_{2\alpha }) (13 days apart) and an intrauterine infusion of …
Morphological Studies On Ovarian Mast Cells In The Cow, Asuman Özen, Levent Ergün, Emel Ergün, Nejdet Şi̇mşek
Morphological Studies On Ovarian Mast Cells In The Cow, Asuman Özen, Levent Ergün, Emel Ergün, Nejdet Şi̇mşek
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted on cows in the estrual and luteal phases of the cycle to determine the staining properties, light and electron microscopic appearance and numerical distribution of mast cells from various areas of the ovary. The material for the study comprised ovarian specimen taken from 14 cows, 7 in the luteal phase and 7 in the estrual phase of the sexual cycle. Specimens were taken from 3 different areas of the ovaries, including those surrounding the corpus luteum, the graafian follicle and the medulla. From all 3 areas, mast cells were demonstrated as metachromatic staining after treatment of …
Biotyping And Serotyping Of Mannheimia (Pasteurella) Haemolytica Isolated From Lung Samples Of Slaughtered Sheep In The Van Region, Zi̇ya İlhan, İhsan Keleş
Biotyping And Serotyping Of Mannheimia (Pasteurella) Haemolytica Isolated From Lung Samples Of Slaughtered Sheep In The Van Region, Zi̇ya İlhan, İhsan Keleş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A total of 584 lung samples of slaughtered sheep having clinical symptoms of pneumonia were investigated microbiologically. Out of the 584 samples, 66 (11.3%) Mannheimia (Pasteurella) haemolytica strains were isolated on the basis of cultural, morphological and biochemical characteristics. Sixty-six isolates of M. haemolytica were biotyped by carbohydrate fermentation tests and serotyped by coagglutination and indirect haemagglutination (IHA) tests. Out of the 66 M. haemolytica strains, 57 (86.3%) were detected as biotype A, and 9 (13.6%) were biotype T. The 66 M. haemolytica isolates were serotyped as follows by coagglutination test: 13 (19.6%) A2, 11 (16.6%) A1, 9 (13.6%) A6, …
Detection Of The Eaea Gene In Escherichia Coli From Chickens By Polymerase Chain Reaction, Ayşe Kiliç, Hasan Basri̇ Ertaş, Adi̇le Muz, Gökben Özbey, Hakan Kalender
Detection Of The Eaea Gene In Escherichia Coli From Chickens By Polymerase Chain Reaction, Ayşe Kiliç, Hasan Basri̇ Ertaş, Adi̇le Muz, Gökben Özbey, Hakan Kalender
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to isolate Escherichia coli from chickens and to determine the presence of the eaeA gene, a virulence factor detected in E. coli, in the isolates by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Different chicken organs were inoculated onto blood agar and biochemical tests were performed on the suspicious isolates. E. coli was isolated from 48% (48/100) of the samples. DNA was extracted from these isolates and was amplified by PCR, using a pair of primers derived from the eaeA (virulence) gene. In the agarose gel examination of PCR products, 48% (48/100) of the isolates were determined …
Preparation Of Neuraminidase-Specific Antiserum From The H9n2 Subtype Of Avian Influenza Virus, Ali Nazari Shirvan, Mehran Moradi, Mehdi Aminian, Rasool Madani
Preparation Of Neuraminidase-Specific Antiserum From The H9n2 Subtype Of Avian Influenza Virus, Ali Nazari Shirvan, Mehran Moradi, Mehdi Aminian, Rasool Madani
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Avian influenza virus stocks (A/chicken/Iran/259/1998/(H9N2)) were propagated in the allantoic cavities of 10-day-old embryonated chicken eggs. The harvested suspension was concentrated by polyethylene glycol 6000. Concentrated samples were layered onto sucrose gradient (30%-60%). Both hemagglutinin and neuraminidase were solubilized from purified viruses with Triton X-100 across 30% sucrose gradient. NA was isolated from HA and other viral proteins by affinity chromatography on N-(p-aminophenyl)oxamic acid. Fractions that had high NA activity and did not show HA activity were pooled and analyzed by neuraminidase inhibition and SDS-PAGE. No viral protein bands were detected, except for a single band in the position of …