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Liver Function In Cows With Retained Placenta, Ahmet Semacan, Mutlu Sevi̇nç Jan 2005

Liver Function In Cows With Retained Placenta, Ahmet Semacan, Mutlu Sevi̇nç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to compare the liver function of cows with retained placenta (n = 21) with that of control post-partum cows (n = 12). Liver biopsies of the cows with retained placenta showed that the mean percentage of fat in the liver parenchyma was 32.5%. The serum glucose, albumin, cholesterol, triglyceride, high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), total calcium and inorganic phosphorus levels of cows with retained placenta were significantly lower than those of control cows whereas the aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) serum concentrations of cows with retained placenta were …


Effect Of Season On Some Fertility Parameters Of Dairy And Beef Cows In Elazığ Province, Mustafa Sönmez, Eşref Demi̇rci̇, Gaffari̇ Türk, Seyfetti̇n Gür Jan 2005

Effect Of Season On Some Fertility Parameters Of Dairy And Beef Cows In Elazığ Province, Mustafa Sönmez, Eşref Demi̇rci̇, Gaffari̇ Türk, Seyfetti̇n Gür

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of seasons on some fertility parameters of dairy and beef cows in Elazığ province. A total of 511 multiparous dairy and beef cows in four commercial herds were used as material in the study. Climatic data were obtained from reports prepared at the Department of Meteorology in Elazığ. Daily maximum, minimum and average ambient temperatures and relative humidity were recorded throughout the year. Estruses were detected by observation twice a day. The expression of overt estrus was evaluated observing the degrees of signs of estrus. Cows were inseminated artificially after about 12 …


Chorionic Villus Sampling (Cvs) In Cows, Fulya Tekşen, Mustafa Kaymaz, Okan Ertuğrul Jan 2005

Chorionic Villus Sampling (Cvs) In Cows, Fulya Tekşen, Mustafa Kaymaz, Okan Ertuğrul

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Eleven slaughtered Holstein and 11 slaughtered Holstein x Anatolian black pregnant cows (10 female, 12 male fetuses) were studied. Gestational ages of the cattle ranged from 67 days to 245 days. The average ages for the first trimester and second trimester were 79.58 ± 3.04 and 113.89 ± 4.08 days, respectively. In this first attempt, 3 cultures failed and no metaphase could be obtained. In the rest of the cases 9 females with 60 XX and 10 males with 60 XY were obtained. In addition to normal metaphase plates, a high incidence of tetraploid plates belonging to normal fetus phenotypes …


Concentrations Of Some Minerals In Cows With Retained Placenta And Abortion, Yaşar Akar, Hami̇t Yildiz Jan 2005

Concentrations Of Some Minerals In Cows With Retained Placenta And Abortion, Yaşar Akar, Hami̇t Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was undertaken to investigate the relationship between blood levels of Ca, Zn, Mg, K, and Na and the occurrence of retained placenta and abortion in cows. Serum samples from 34 cows were analyzed (18 with retained placenta, 10 without retained placenta (control), and 6 that had aborted). Ca and Zn levels in cows with retained placenta were significantly lower than those in the control group. The serum Zn levels of aborted cows were higher (P < 0.001) than those of cows with retained placenta. Cows in the control group and those with retained placenta were divided into subgroups based on age (3, 4-6, 7-9 years old), type of parturition (normal, dystocia), and sex of calves (male, female). The serum Ca concentration of 3-year-old cows with retained placenta was significantly higher (P < 0.05) than that of those 7-9 years old. It is concluded that lower serum Ca and Zn levels in cows may induce placenta retention.


The Relationship Between Lameness, Fertility And Aflatoxin In A Dairy Cattle Herd, Serhat Özsoy, Kemal Altunatmaz, Huri̇ye Horoz Kaya, Güven Kaşikçi, Serhat Alkan, Tanay Bi̇lal Jan 2005

The Relationship Between Lameness, Fertility And Aflatoxin In A Dairy Cattle Herd, Serhat Özsoy, Kemal Altunatmaz, Huri̇ye Horoz Kaya, Güven Kaşikçi, Serhat Alkan, Tanay Bi̇lal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the relationship between aflatoxins taken with feed, laminitis, lameness and impaired fertility. Lesions were identified in the claw and hock region, causing lameness in 45 cattle in an establishment of 300 Holstein dairy cattle. Of these lame cattle, 27 had cystic ovaries and 10 had cystic ovaries together with clinical metritis. The increase in lameness and fertility problems occurring in this herd, living under the same management and feeding conditions, was determined to start with the change in feed concentrates and, in order to investigate the relationship with mycotoxins, Aflatoxin B_1 (AFB_{1}) analysis …


Bacteriological Investigation Of Udder Lobes Of Cows With Mastitis Slaughtered In The Elazığ Region, Hasan Basri̇ Gülcü, Hasan Basri̇ Ertaş Jan 2004

Bacteriological Investigation Of Udder Lobes Of Cows With Mastitis Slaughtered In The Elazığ Region, Hasan Basri̇ Gülcü, Hasan Basri̇ Ertaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Bacteriological examinations were performed on 206 mammary tissue samples taken from 160 cows with mastitis in Elazığ. The isolates were identified as Staphylococcus aureus (39.04%), Staphylococcus epidermidis (17.81%), Actinomyces pyogenes (14.38%), Escherichia coli (8.9%), Streptococcus agalactiae (6.16%), Streptococcus uberis (4.11%), Streptococcus dysgalactiae (3.42%), Corynebacterium bovis (1.37%), Pasteurella haemolytica (1.37%) and Bacillus cereus (1.37%).


Investigation Of Brucella Infection In Milk Collected From Burdur Province, Hülya Türütoğlu, Bülent Mutluer, Yavuz Uysal Jan 2003

Investigation Of Brucella Infection In Milk Collected From Burdur Province, Hülya Türütoğlu, Bülent Mutluer, Yavuz Uysal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, we aimed to investigate the regional profile of bovine and ovine Brucellosis in Burdur by isolating Brucella spp. in milk and by detecting antibodies to Brucellae in milk samples. For this purpose, 404 milk samples from 101 cows and 226 milk samples from 113 ewes located in 14 different areas of Burdur were collected. The samples were examined by bacteriological and serological methods. Brucella spp. were not isolated from the milk samples. Positive results by the milk ring test (MRT) were found in 12 (3%) cow milk samples and in 40 (17.7%) ewe milk samples. Seropositivity in …


Some Hematologic Parameters During Different Phases Of The Estrous In The Cow, Hami̇t Yildiz, Hali̇l Şi̇mşek Jan 2003

Some Hematologic Parameters During Different Phases Of The Estrous In The Cow, Hami̇t Yildiz, Hali̇l Şi̇mşek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed on the blood samples of 7 Brown cows collected during the estrus, metestrus, diestrus and proestrus phases of the estrous cycle. We investigated whether or not there was a difference between these stages of the cycle with regard to hematologic parameters. Mean hematologic parameters determined during the period of the estrous cycles were found to be within the normal range. This study has shown that the erythrocyte count, total leukocyte count, hematocrit, hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin of erythrocyte, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration of erythrocyte and mean corpuscular volume of erythrocyte parameters undergo no changes between the …


Investigation On Serum Calcium (Ca), Phosphorus (P) And Alkaline Phosphatase (Ap) Levels In Cows With Retained Placenta, Yaşar Akar, Hami̇t Yildiz, Hakan Keçeci̇, Muhterem Aydin Jan 2002

Investigation On Serum Calcium (Ca), Phosphorus (P) And Alkaline Phosphatase (Ap) Levels In Cows With Retained Placenta, Yaşar Akar, Hami̇t Yildiz, Hakan Keçeci̇, Muhterem Aydin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P) and alkaline phosphatase (AP) levels of the blood serum of cows with retained placenta (RP) were measured and the role of these parameters on the etiology of the RP was investigated. A total of 28 different ages and breeds of cows, of which 14 (group 1) had retained placenta and 14 (group 2) discharged fetal membranes (within 3-8 hours of delivery) were used as the material of the study. Additionally, these two groups were divided into two subgroups, according to the sexes of their calves, and three subgroups called groups A (3 years), …


The Effects Of Dry Period And Various Lactation Stages On Some Blood Parameters In Holstein Cows In The Bursa Region, Nurten Gali̇p, Cenk Aydin, Ümi̇t Polat Jan 2002

The Effects Of Dry Period And Various Lactation Stages On Some Blood Parameters In Holstein Cows In The Bursa Region, Nurten Gali̇p, Cenk Aydin, Ümi̇t Polat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out on 80 healthy, four-year-old Holstein dairy cows bred in the Bursa region. Twenty of them were in the dry period and the rest were in the lactation period. Days 48-51, 147-161 and 180+ of the lactation period were considered the first, second and third stages, respectively. Blood samples were analysed for packed cell volume, red blood cell count, haemoglobin values, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and white blood cell count. There was a statistically significant effect of dry period and lactation on blood parameters except MCV and …


The Relationship Between Ascorbic Acid, Oestradiol 17 \Beta And Progesterone In Plasma And Ovaries In Pregnant Holstein Cows, Seyfullah Hali̇loğlu, Behi̇ç Serpek, Nuri̇ Başpinar, Hüseyi̇n Erdem, Zafer Bulut Jan 2002

The Relationship Between Ascorbic Acid, Oestradiol 17 \Beta And Progesterone In Plasma And Ovaries In Pregnant Holstein Cows, Seyfullah Hali̇loğlu, Behi̇ç Serpek, Nuri̇ Başpinar, Hüseyi̇n Erdem, Zafer Bulut

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to determine the relationship between the corpus luteum weight/diameter, follicular diameter and the levels of vitamin C, progesterone and oestradiol 17-\beta of the plasma, corpus luteum and follicular fluid of pregnant Holstein cows in a slaughterhouse. Progesterone and oestradiol 17-\beta concentrations were determined by the microtitration plate EIA method. Vitamin C levels were determined by spectrophotometer. Although there was a positive correlation between follicular fluid oestradiol 17-\beta levels and the follicle diameter in the follicular fluid, in contrast to oestradiol 17-\beta levels, small follicles have higher progesterone content than large follicles. This negative correlation was due …


Effects Of Administration Of Fertirelin Acetate And Gentamycin Sulphate After Artificial Insemination On Pregnancy Rate Of Cows, Ati̇lla Yildiz Jan 2001

Effects Of Administration Of Fertirelin Acetate And Gentamycin Sulphate After Artificial Insemination On Pregnancy Rate Of Cows, Ati̇lla Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Two studies were conducted to evaluate if Fertirelin acetate (an analogue of GnRH) and Gentamycin sulphate would improve pregnancy rate in healthy cows or in nonpregnant cows although they were inseminated three times or more. The first investigation was carried out in sixty-eight healthy cows. Cows were alloted randomly to one of two treatment groups or one of two control groups when found to be in oestrus. The first treatment group was treated with 100 micrograms of Fertirelin acetate, while the first control grup was given saline (2 ml) intramuscularly immediately after artificial insemination. The second treatment group was treated …


Estimation Of Milk Yield Losses From Subclinical Mastitis In Dairy Cows, Cengi̇z Yalçin, Yavuz Cevger, Kenan Türkyilmaz, Gül Uysal Jan 2000

Estimation Of Milk Yield Losses From Subclinical Mastitis In Dairy Cows, Cengi̇z Yalçin, Yavuz Cevger, Kenan Türkyilmaz, Gül Uysal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Multiple regression analysis was utililised to estimate the relationship between somatic cell counts (SCC) and milk yield using the data of 1687 quarter milk samples collected weekly from 20 cows at the Dairy Unit of A.U. Veterinary Faculty's Research Farm between May and October 1998. The findings of this study supported the results of similar previous studies on that there is a negative relationship between SCC and milk yield, the relationship between milk yield and lnSCC (natural logarithmic form) is not linear. It was found that milk yield loss from SCC vary considerably according to the level of SCC. The …


Investigation On Blood Plasma And Hair Copper Levels In Clinically Healthy Cattle In Elazig And It's Vicinity, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Ali̇ Ölçücü Jan 2000

Investigation On Blood Plasma And Hair Copper Levels In Clinically Healthy Cattle In Elazig And It's Vicinity, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Ali̇ Ölçücü

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to determine blood plasma and hair copper levels in clinicially healthy Swiss Brown and Holstein cows. This study was performed on 50 cows, 3-6 years old. Blood and hair samples were collected in December, March, June and September. Mean plasma copper levels in December, March, June and September were 68.23±2.62, 44.58±1.78, 52.79±2.15 and 52.76±2.59 mg/dl respectively. Also mean hair copper levels were 5.78±0.22, 5.45±0.15, 5.25±0.11 and 5.77±0.15 ppm respectively. The levels of plasma and hair copper showed great differences in regard to the months of study and races, but there were no significant differences …


Monitoring And Comparing Follicular And Luteal Function Betweengenetically High- And Low-Producing Dairy Cows By Ultrasonography, Şükrü Meti̇n Pancarci Jan 1999

Monitoring And Comparing Follicular And Luteal Function Betweengenetically High- And Low-Producing Dairy Cows By Ultrasonography, Şükrü Meti̇n Pancarci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objectives of this study were to investigate the effectiveness of ultrasonography in monitoring ovarian activity by examining follicular growth and regression and studying the correlation between corpus luteum (CL) measurements and plasma progesterone (P4) concentrations, and to compare high-and low-production genetic lines of dairy cows regarding endogenous bovine somatotropin (bST) and milk production effects on follicular wave patterns, size and number of follicles, CL growth and plasma P4 concentrations during the estrous cycle monitored by ultrasound. Seventeen multiparous lactating Holstein cows were divided into two groups, a low-production group (control group, n=9) and a high-production group (select group, n=8). …


Myiasis Cases And Their Treatments In Cows, Sheep And Goats In Elazığ Province, Cem Ecmel Şaki̇, Edi̇p Özer Jan 1999

Myiasis Cases And Their Treatments In Cows, Sheep And Goats In Elazığ Province, Cem Ecmel Şaki̇, Edi̇p Özer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out on cows, sheep and goats in Salkaya Village, Kovancılar, Baskıl and Sivrice towns and in Elazığ during 1994 and 1995. Fifty two myiasis cases were detected throughout the study. Forty seven (90.38%) and 5 (9.62%) of the cases were determined in sheep and cows respectively, no myiasis case was encountered in goats. Twenty two (42.32%) of the cases were seen in June during 1994 and 1995, 10 (19.23%) in May, 9 (17.31%) in July, 8 (15.38%) in September and 3 (5.77%) in August. Identification of the collected larvae showed that 51 (98.08%) and 1 (1.92%) …


Effects Of Calving Season And Lactation Order On Milk Yield And Milk Components In Simmental Cows, Özel Şekerden Jan 1999

Effects Of Calving Season And Lactation Order On Milk Yield And Milk Components In Simmental Cows, Özel Şekerden

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The research was performed to investigate effects of calving season and lactation order on milk yield components and changing of milk components with lactation stage in Simmental cows. Milk samples were taken at AM milkings in 30±15^{th}, 90±15^{th}, 150±15^{th} and 210±15^{th} days of lactations. Lactation stages' effect was found significant level statistically on only the rate of total solid matter (TSM). Calving season's effect was found at significant level statistically on 305-day milk yield; fat, protein, TSM, casein rates and lactation yield of casein. Although lactation order's effect was significant on all the component rates and yields of lactation except …


Investigation Of Three Different Lactation Models In Milk Yields Of Holstein Cows, Mehmet Nurullah Orman, Okan Ertuğrul Jan 1999

Investigation Of Three Different Lactation Models In Milk Yields Of Holstein Cows, Mehmet Nurullah Orman, Okan Ertuğrul

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to determine the best lactation curve. Data were collected from the dairy cattle breeding unit at Ceylanpinar State Farm. Three different lactation curve models (Wood, Schaeffer, Glasbey) were applied to all data. The values of the determination coefficients of three lactation curve models were estimated at 70.62-79.47%. Some negative estimated values were obtained during the estimation of parameters. These results were restricted by the hypothesis and were tested. All restrictions were accepted. Total actual and mature equivalent (ME, 2x3057) milk yields were estimated. Differences between the actual values of lactation milk yield, and the …


Investigation On Serum Ca And P Levels In Cows With Retained Placenta, Hali̇s Öcal, Yusuf Türköz, Hayretti̇n Çeti̇n, Erdal Kaygusuzoğlu, Ali̇ Ri̇şvanli, Cahi̇t Kalkan Jan 1999

Investigation On Serum Ca And P Levels In Cows With Retained Placenta, Hali̇s Öcal, Yusuf Türköz, Hayretti̇n Çeti̇n, Erdal Kaygusuzoğlu, Ali̇ Ri̇şvanli, Cahi̇t Kalkan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to investigate serum Ca and P levels in 31 cows with retained placenta (RP) and 8 cows without RP (control group). The RP was observed following normal parturition in 21 cows (RPP), and the remaining 10 cows had RP after abortion (RPA). Serum Ca and P levels did not differ significantly between the cows with RP and the control group (p>0.05). When the cows with RP were subdivided into two groups as the cows with RPP and those with RPA; the difference in the levels of P between these groups and the control group …