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Bayer Ag V. Housey Pharmaceuticals: Protection For Biotechnological Research Tools Under Section 271(G) Found Wanting, Matthew Barthalow Dec 2005

Bayer Ag V. Housey Pharmaceuticals: Protection For Biotechnological Research Tools Under Section 271(G) Found Wanting, Matthew Barthalow

The University of New Hampshire Law Review

[Excerpt] "Research tools, a subset of biotechnological inventions protected by process patents, are “tools that scientists use in the laboratory, including cell lines, monoclonal antibodies, reagents, animal models, growth factors, combinatorial chemistry and DNA libraries, clones and cloning tools (such as PCR), methods, laboratory equipment and machines.” Many companies base their business models on the ability to find pharmaceutical products using their proprietary drug discovery research tools. Research tools used for drug discovery ‘include bioinformatic methods for identifying the interaction of certain proteins and their association with disease, methods for confirming protein targets, screening assays to identify molecules active against …


Effects Of Urea Or Urea Plus Molasses Supplementation To Silages With Different Sorghum Varieties Harvested At The Milk Stage On The Quality And In Vitro Dry Matter Digestibility Of Silages, Bi̇lal Keski̇n, İ. Hakki Yilmaz, M. Aki̇f Karsli, Hüseyi̇n Nursoy Jan 2005

Effects Of Urea Or Urea Plus Molasses Supplementation To Silages With Different Sorghum Varieties Harvested At The Milk Stage On The Quality And In Vitro Dry Matter Digestibility Of Silages, Bi̇lal Keski̇n, İ. Hakki Yilmaz, M. Aki̇f Karsli, Hüseyi̇n Nursoy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of 0.5% urea and 0.5% urea plus 4% molasses (on weight basis) addition to sorghum silages ensiled using 4 sorghum varieties (Grass II, Grazer, Gözde, and P-988) harvested at the milk stage. Plant materials were ensiled in 1-kg jars and the chemical composition, pH, organic acids, in vitro digestibility (IVDMD) and digestible dry matter yield (DDMY) of the silages were determined. Addition of urea and urea plus molasses to silages increased the crude protein ratio significantly (P < 0.01). However, the addition of urea plus molasses significantly decreased the neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber contents of the silages. Additives significantly increased the pH values of the silages. The addition of urea and urea plus molasses to silages generally did not affect acetic or propionic acid content; however, the butyric acid content of the urea and urea plus molasses groups was higher than that of the control groups. IVDMD of all sorghum varieties decreased with the addition of urea and urea plus molasses. Additives did not affect DDMY. In conclusion, the addition of 0.5% urea and 0.5% urea plus 4% molasses to sorghum silages, harvested at the milk stage, improved the CP content of the silages, but they had no positive effect on silage quality, IVDMD or DDMY.


Design And Cloning Of A Hammerhead Ribozyme Targeted Tohiv-1p7fmrna, Katherine L. Anderson, William H. Jackson Jan 2005

Design And Cloning Of A Hammerhead Ribozyme Targeted Tohiv-1p7fmrna, Katherine L. Anderson, William H. Jackson

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Inhibitory Activity Against Listeria Monocytogenes By Soy-Protein Edible Film Containing Grape Seed Extract, Nisin, And Malic Acid, Brittany Adams, T. Sivarooban, Navam S. Hettiarachchy, M. G. Johnson Jan 2005

Inhibitory Activity Against Listeria Monocytogenes By Soy-Protein Edible Film Containing Grape Seed Extract, Nisin, And Malic Acid, Brittany Adams, T. Sivarooban, Navam S. Hettiarachchy, M. G. Johnson

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

The frequent outbreaks of food-borne illness necessitate development of intervention strategies, including the use of natural antimicrobials. Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most important bacterial pathogens that recently has caused a significant number of outbreaks. With the aim of finding potent natural agents that can minimize pathogen contamination concerns, this study evaluated the inhibitory activities against L. monocytogenes of grape seed extract (GSE), malic acid (M), nisin (N), and combinations thereof incorporated into soy-protein edible films. Soyprotein films with/without addition of antimicrobial agents (GSE: 1%, Nisin: 10,000 IU/g, Malic acid: 1%, and their combinations) were prepared and evaluated for …


Use Of Calcium Hypochlorite As A Sanitizer For Seeds Used For Sprouting: Task #2; Impact: Improved Alfalfa Decontamination Technologies, Emily Damron, Carrie Klein, Melissa Leach, Jordan Mourot, Tom Murphy, Amy Seamans, Ryan Wilson Jan 2005

Use Of Calcium Hypochlorite As A Sanitizer For Seeds Used For Sprouting: Task #2; Impact: Improved Alfalfa Decontamination Technologies, Emily Damron, Carrie Klein, Melissa Leach, Jordan Mourot, Tom Murphy, Amy Seamans, Ryan Wilson

Inquiry: The University of Arkansas Undergraduate Research Journal

Consumption of raw or lightly cooked alfalfa sprouts has been a concern of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in recent years due to connections between sprouts and foodborne illnesses. Researchers have identified, contaminated seeds as the primary source of alfalfa sprouts contamination. Contamination of alfalfa seeds can originate in the field, harvesting, storing, or sprouting. Two pathogens of particular concern on alfalfa seeds are Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli) and Salmonella. These pathogens are capable of producing biofilms that provide protection for individual cells and allow for survival in otherwise hostile environments, including some disinfectant washes. Other factors …


The Journal Of Undergraduate Research: Volume 03 Jan 2005

The Journal Of Undergraduate Research: Volume 03

The Journal of Undergraduate Research

This is the complete issue of the South Dakota State University Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 3.


Immunohistochemical Distribution Of Desmin And Vimentin In The Skin Of Zavot Cattle, Şahi̇n Aslan, Hakan Kocamiş, Mümtaz Nazli, Nurhayat Gülmez Jan 2005

Immunohistochemical Distribution Of Desmin And Vimentin In The Skin Of Zavot Cattle, Şahi̇n Aslan, Hakan Kocamiş, Mümtaz Nazli, Nurhayat Gülmez

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The distribution patterns of desmin and vimentin were determined in Zavot cattle skin using standard immunohistochemical techniques. Skin samples were collected from the different regions of the bodies. Vimentin-immunoreactivity was observed in the cells of subepidermal region, in the myoepithelial cells surrounding sebaceous and sweat glands, in the fibroblast, smooth muscle, endothelial cells of vessels and some hair follicles. Desmin-immunoreactivity was dense in the smooth muscle of arrectores pilorum muscles and bulbus pilorum of the some hair follicles. Desmin and vimentin immunoreactivities were not different among the various regions of Zavot cattle skin.


Determination Of Alpha Naphthyl Acetate Esterase Activity In The Peripheral Blood Leukocytes In Angora Rabbits, Zi̇ya Özcan Jan 2005

Determination Of Alpha Naphthyl Acetate Esterase Activity In The Peripheral Blood Leukocytes In Angora Rabbits, Zi̇ya Özcan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the alpha naphthyl acetate esterase (ANAE) activity in the peripheral blood leukocytes in Angora rabbits. The heparinized blood samples obtained from 10 healthy adult Angora rabbits were used. ANAE stainings were applied at different pH values for the determination of ANAE activities. The ANAE positive reactions were observed in the T lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils and platelets. The ANAE positive lymphocyte rate was found to be 68.2%.


The Influence Of Shearing On Reproduction In Angora Rabbits, Tayfur Bekyürek, Mustafa Ün, Orkun Demi̇ral Jan 2005

The Influence Of Shearing On Reproduction In Angora Rabbits, Tayfur Bekyürek, Mustafa Ün, Orkun Demi̇ral

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the optimum time and the conditions of mating for Angora rabbits. The study was initiated with 60 French Angora rabbits (53 does and 7 bucks). All animals were kept in individual cages under the same environmental conditions. The does were divided into 6 groups: does in group 1 were mated a week before the shearing, does in group 2 were mated during the shearing period, does in group 3 were mated a week after shearing, does in group 4 were mated a month after shearing and does in group 5 were mated …


The Results Of Phacofragmentation And Aspiration Surgery For Cataract Extraction In Dogs, Fatma Eser Özgenci̇l Jan 2005

The Results Of Phacofragmentation And Aspiration Surgery For Cataract Extraction In Dogs, Fatma Eser Özgenci̇l

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Cataract surgery was planned on 41 ERG positive eyes of 25 dogs of which 9 had unilateral and 16 had bilateral cataracts. Phacofragmentation and aspiration surgery was performed on 32 eyes of 20 dogs (and ECCE was performed on 4 eyes and ICCE was performed on 5 eyes of 5 dogs) of different breeds, sexes and ages. Vision restoration and complications were evaluated postoperatively in the short term (4 weeks). Mean age of the 20 dogs was 7.3 years. Stages of cataracts were classified as mature (n: 17), immature (n: 8) and intumescent (n: 7). While the mean phacoemulsification time …


Transrectal Ultrasonographic Examination Of The Urinary System In Holstein Cows, Savaş Öztürk, İbrahi̇m Demi̇rkan, Murat Ki̇bar, Ali̇ Bumi̇n, Selçuk Pekkaya Jan 2005

Transrectal Ultrasonographic Examination Of The Urinary System In Holstein Cows, Savaş Öztürk, İbrahi̇m Demi̇rkan, Murat Ki̇bar, Ali̇ Bumi̇n, Selçuk Pekkaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, it was aimed to examine the urinary system and to determine normal ultrasonographic appearance by rectal ultrasonography in Holstein cows. The study material consisted of 20 bladders, 20 urethras, and 20 right and 20 left kidneys, in 20 Holstein cows. A portable ultrasonograph combined with a 6 MHz linear rectal probe (transducer) was used for the examination. Bladder lumen was determined as an anechoic structure in the ventral aspect of the rectum and its wall was hyperechoic. By moving the probe caudally, the anechoic structure of the urethra was monitored. Right and left kidneys were examined after …


Open Heart Surgery Applications In Dogs Suffering From Natural Infection Of Dirofilaria Immitis, Zülfi̇kar Kadi̇r Saritaş, Faruk Akin, Mehmet Şahal, Naci̇ Öcal Jan 2005

Open Heart Surgery Applications In Dogs Suffering From Natural Infection Of Dirofilaria Immitis, Zülfi̇kar Kadi̇r Saritaş, Faruk Akin, Mehmet Şahal, Naci̇ Öcal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study includes 6 dogs naturally infected with Dirofilaria immitis of different ages and sexes. Clinical, radiographical, blood gas and blood biochemical evaluations were examined in the preoperative period. Microfilariae were determined in 6 cases with a modified Knott test. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and open-heart surgery were carried out. Animals were prepared for cannulation under general anesthesia. The heart was approached by right lateral thoracotomy. The femoral artery and vena cavas were cannulated before CPB. During the operation, arterial blood pressure and the heart rate were monitored and blood gas values were continuously observed. Before and 1 hour after the …


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 …


Some Biological Characteristics And The Stock Size Of The Pike (Esox Lucius L., 1758) Population In Lake Karamık (Afyon, Turkey), Hidir Çubuk, İsmet Balik, Rahmi̇ Uysal, Remzi̇ye Özkök Jan 2005

Some Biological Characteristics And The Stock Size Of The Pike (Esox Lucius L., 1758) Population In Lake Karamık (Afyon, Turkey), Hidir Çubuk, İsmet Balik, Rahmi̇ Uysal, Remzi̇ye Özkök

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Some biological characteristics and the stock size of the pike (Esox lucius L., 1758) population in Lake Karamık were investigated between March 2002 and February 2003. The percentages of males and females in the population were 67.2% and 32.8%, respectively. Although fish samples ranged in age group from I to VII and from 15 to 66 cm in fork length, most of them were in age groups I-II and had fork lengths of 20-29 cm. The mean condition factor of the pike population was 0.812. In the population, the condition factors of females were higher than those of males. The …


Punishment And Rehabilitation Views Of Social Work Majors And Non-Social Work Students: An Exploratory Study, Eric G. Lambert, Sudershan Pasupuleti, Reva I. Allen Jan 2005

Punishment And Rehabilitation Views Of Social Work Majors And Non-Social Work Students: An Exploratory Study, Eric G. Lambert, Sudershan Pasupuleti, Reva I. Allen

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


An Abattoir Survey Of Liver And Lung Helminthic Infections In Local And Imported Sheep In Jordan, Anwar Maraqa, Zuhair Sami Amr, Lina Rifai, Walid Al-Melhim Jan 2005

An Abattoir Survey Of Liver And Lung Helminthic Infections In Local And Imported Sheep In Jordan, Anwar Maraqa, Zuhair Sami Amr, Lina Rifai, Walid Al-Melhim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The livers and lungs of 5596 sheep (443 local, 473 Romanian and 4680 Australian) slaughtered in Amman Central Abattoir during November-December 1999 were examined in routine meat inspection procedures for helminths. Dictyocaulus filaria, hydatid cyst, Fasciola hepatica and Dicrocoelium dendriticum were recovered from the examined sheep with variable prevalences. Dicrocoelium dendriticum is reported from the livers of imported sheep in Jordan for the first time.


Heritabilities Of Tonic Immobility And Leucocytic Response In Sire And Dam Layer Lines, Özge Altan, Petek Settar, Yakut Ünver, Meti̇n Çabuk Jan 2005

Heritabilities Of Tonic Immobility And Leucocytic Response In Sire And Dam Layer Lines, Özge Altan, Petek Settar, Yakut Ünver, Meti̇n Çabuk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Fearfulness reaction was examined using tonic immobility (TI) response and differential leucocyte counts as physiological indicators of distress from sire and dam brown layer lines. The study was performed on 20 male and 131 female chickens from the sire line and 24 male and 116 female chickens from the dam line. The duration of TI, the time interval until the bird righted itself, and the number of inductions (15 s periods of restraint) necessary to attain TI were recorded. If TI could not be induced after 5 attempts, a score of 0 was recorded. After the TI test, blood samples …


Subclinical Laminitis In Dairy Cattle: 205 Selected Cases, Ali̇ Belge, Bahti̇yar Bakir, Ramazan Gönenci̇, Sedat Ormanci Jan 2005

Subclinical Laminitis In Dairy Cattle: 205 Selected Cases, Ali̇ Belge, Bahti̇yar Bakir, Ramazan Gönenci̇, Sedat Ormanci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The economic importance of lameness in dairy cattle has newly been recognized in Turkey. Lameness incidence in Turkey has been reported to be between 13% and 58%, which is similar to that of other countries where 4% and 55% incidence rates have been reported. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of sole lesions associated with subclinical laminitis in the hooves of dairy cattle in Van, Turkey. The risk factors for subclinical laminitis are proposed and discussed. The soles 205 selected dairy cattle were examined. The lesions were determined as solar hemorrhage (61.4%), yellow waxy discoloration (58.5%), …


Seroprevalence Of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis In Kuşadası, Turkey, Seray Özensoy Töz, Hati̇ce Ertabaklar, Yusuf Özbel, İ. Cüneyt Balcioğlu, Nevzat Yildizli, M. Zi̇ya Alkan Jan 2005

Seroprevalence Of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis In Kuşadası, Turkey, Seray Özensoy Töz, Hati̇ce Ertabaklar, Yusuf Özbel, İ. Cüneyt Balcioğlu, Nevzat Yildizli, M. Zi̇ya Alkan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Human and canine visceral leishmaniasis cases have been reported from Kuşadası, a town in western Turkey, since 1993. In order to better understand the epidemiology of canine visceral leishmaniasis (CanVL) in the region, we aimed: (i) to determine the prevalence of CanVL in Kuşadası using a randomly selected dog population and (ii) to measure the effect of case control on the prevalence of the disease. In this study, all 109 dogs kept at the dog shelter of Kuşadası Municipality (reflecting random selectivity) were screened serologically using IFAT and rK39 ELISA in 1999. Ten dogs (9.1%) were seropositive or borderline in …


The Possibilities Of Twice-Yearly Lambing Of Awassi Sheep Ewes Without Using Hormones In An Organic Animal Production System, Ümi̇t Yavuzer Jan 2005

The Possibilities Of Twice-Yearly Lambing Of Awassi Sheep Ewes Without Using Hormones In An Organic Animal Production System, Ümi̇t Yavuzer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This goal of the present research was to determine the possibility of twice-yearly lambing in Awassi sheep. The research was appropriate in terms of ecological agriculture, animal breeding applications, and organic agricultural production with no impact on their health or behavior, or exposure to environmental conditions such as exogenous hormone applications. The research was carried out after the February 2001 lambing season. Rams were introduced to the ewe flock while the lambs were weaning. The sheep's giving birth in August 2001 indicated that they had become pregnant while the lambs were weaning. The fertility rate in the August 2001 birth …


Effect Of Single Dose Cadmium Chloride Administration On Oxidative Stress In Male And Female Rats, Haki̇ Kara, Fi̇kret Karataş, Hali̇t Canatan Jan 2005

Effect Of Single Dose Cadmium Chloride Administration On Oxidative Stress In Male And Female Rats, Haki̇ Kara, Fi̇kret Karataş, Hali̇t Canatan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of single dose cadmium chloride (CdCl_2) administration on the possible development of oxidative stress by measuring malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in the liver, kidney and blood serum of male and female rats. For this purpose 80 animals (14-16 weeks old) were initially divided into two 2 groups according to sex, each containing 40 rats. Then both were divided into 5 equal treatment groups [0 (control) 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 mg/kg CdCl_2 body weight by subcutanous injection, respectively]. The blood serum and tissues of the liver and kidney were collected after 24 …


Some Biological Properties Of The Leuciscus Cephalus (L., 1758) Population Living In Karakaya Dam Lake In Malatya (Turkey), Ercan Kalkan, Muhi̇tti̇n Yilmaz, A. Ümi̇t Erdemli̇ Jan 2005

Some Biological Properties Of The Leuciscus Cephalus (L., 1758) Population Living In Karakaya Dam Lake In Malatya (Turkey), Ercan Kalkan, Muhi̇tti̇n Yilmaz, A. Ümi̇t Erdemli̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The sex distribution, growth in length and weight, growth rates and condition factors of Chub (Leuciscus cephalus (L., 1758)) in Karakaya dam lake were examined. Females made up 63.64% and males 36.37% (1.75:1) of 527 samples. The females and males were in the I-VI and I-V age groups, respectively. The reproductive properties of L. cephalus such as spawning period, age at attainment of maturity, egg diameter and ovarium weight were investigated. Student's t test showed that differences in length and weight between females and males of the same age groups were statistically insignificant (P > 0.05). The growth, both in length …


Sero-Prevalence Of Contagious Ecthyma In Lambs And Humans In Kars, Turkey, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce, Oktay Genç, Gürbüz Gökçe Jan 2005

Sero-Prevalence Of Contagious Ecthyma In Lambs And Humans In Kars, Turkey, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce, Oktay Genç, Gürbüz Gökçe

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The sero-prevalence of contagious ecthyma (orf) in lambs and humans was studied in the Kars region of Turkey. For this purpose, serum samples were collected from 320 lambs from 5 different districts of the Kars region. Serum samples were also collected from 100 humans at risk of infection. The serum samples were tested for the presence of antibodies to orf virus by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The results showed that 52.81% and 5% of the serum samples collected from lambs and humans, respectively, were seropositive for orf virus. These results indicate that contagious ecthyma is a prevalent infection in lambs …


Early Morphological Changes After Total Gastrectomy In The Rat Pancreas, Serpi̇l Ünver Saraydin, Emel Koptagel Jan 2005

Early Morphological Changes After Total Gastrectomy In The Rat Pancreas, Serpi̇l Ünver Saraydin, Emel Koptagel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Total gastrectomy is widely used as a major surgical treatment for gastric cancer. The aims of this study were to investigate the possible effects of total gastrectomy on pancreas morphology, and to determine the immunolocalisation of chromogranin A (Cg A) and synaptophysin (SYP) antigens, described as specific tumour markers for neuroendocrine tumours. Ten rats underwent total gastrectomy via oesophago-duodenostomy. After a month the rats were killed, and tissue samples were taken from the pancreas, processed for light microscopy and stained with haematoxylin-eosin. In addition, 5-7 µm thick paraffin embedded tissue sections were immunohistochemically stained with Cg A and SYP. The …


The Red Blood Cell Membrane Proteins In Rabbits With Experimental Ketosis, Sefa Çeli̇k, Hi̇lal Karagül Jan 2005

The Red Blood Cell Membrane Proteins In Rabbits With Experimental Ketosis, Sefa Çeli̇k, Hi̇lal Karagül

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study investigated the effects of experimentally induced ketosis on erythrocyte membrane proteins in rabbits by sodium dodecyl sulfate/polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). The animals were allocated to 2 groups; ketosis and control. The experiment was lasted 13 days. Food was withheld for 5 days in the ketosis group, and then the animals were fed for 8 days. The control group was fed standard rabbit rations. Erythrocyte membrane proteins were isolated from the blood, and analyzed by SDS-PAGE using 10% (w/v) acrylamide monomer. Erythrocyte membrane proteins separated on the polyacrylamide gel were quantified by densitometry. Band 3 and actin on day …


Cloning Of Nucleoprotein Gene (Np) Of Rinderpest Virus (Rpv) Rbok Vaccine Strain, Şükrü Tonbak, Aykut Özdarendeli̇, Yusuf Bolat Jan 2005

Cloning Of Nucleoprotein Gene (Np) Of Rinderpest Virus (Rpv) Rbok Vaccine Strain, Şükrü Tonbak, Aykut Özdarendeli̇, Yusuf Bolat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In the present study cloning of the NP gene in a cloning vector is reported. For this purpose, Vero cells were infected with rinderpest RBOK vaccine strain. Total RNA was obtained from the infected cells and reverse-transcription (RT) was performed to get cDNAs of NP gene. Afterwards, the NP gene was amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with the primers specific to the NP gene. The NP gene, 1575 bp in length, was cloned into pGEM-3Zf (-) cloning vector. PCR screening and enzyme digestion assays carried out to verify the presence of the NP gene.


The Effects Of Two Chemo-Attractants And Different First Feeds On The Growth Performances Of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus, Burchell, 1822) At Different Larval Stages, Erdal Yilmaz Jan 2005

The Effects Of Two Chemo-Attractants And Different First Feeds On The Growth Performances Of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus, Burchell, 1822) At Different Larval Stages, Erdal Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, 4 days old African catfish larvae were fed with trout starter diet, minced beef liver and fresh water mussel, dried tubifex, DL-alanine and betaine supplemented trout starter, artemia nauplii and a combined diet consisting of boiled chicken egg yolk, minced mussel and dried tubifex as the first feed after yolk absorption for a week. At the end of the first period, it was observed that DL-alanine and betaine supplementation did not improve the larval growth and survival compared to other feeds. In the second stage of this study, ten days old larvae of Clarias gariepinus were fed …


Some Quality Characteristics Of Pheasant (Phasianus Colchicus) Eggs With Different Shell Colors, Kemal Kirikçi, Ayteki̇n Günlü, Mustafa Gari̇p Jan 2005

Some Quality Characteristics Of Pheasant (Phasianus Colchicus) Eggs With Different Shell Colors, Kemal Kirikçi, Ayteki̇n Günlü, Mustafa Gari̇p

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, some external and internal quality characteristics of pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) eggs with white, blue, brown, or olive green shells were investigated. A total of 120 pheasant eggs including 9 white, 4 blue, 24 brown and 83 olive green eggs (collected in the same laying period and randomly) were used in this study. The values of egg weight, shape index, eggshell weight and shell membrane weight of the brown and the olive green eggs were found different from those of the blue and white color eggs (P < 0.05). Yolk and albumen weights of the white, blue, brown, and olive green eggs were found 9.03 and 16.28 g, 9.57 and 14.37 g, 10.72 and 17.96 g, 10.13 and 17.79 g, respectively (P < 0.05). The effect of eggshell colors on the yolk index, albumen index, shell thickness, membrane thickness, and Haugh Unit was found to be insignificant (P < 0.05). As a result of this study, the quality of brown and olive green eggs were better than blue and white eggs.


Thermal Resistance Of Listeria Monocytogenes In İnegöl Meatballs, G. Ece Soyutemi̇z, Fi̇gen Çeti̇nkaya Jan 2005

Thermal Resistance Of Listeria Monocytogenes In İnegöl Meatballs, G. Ece Soyutemi̇z, Fi̇gen Çeti̇nkaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to determine the thermal resistance of L. monocytogenes at different heat treatments in İnegöl meatballs. İnegöl meatballs were divided into three groups. In group I, meatballs were inoculated with 8.0x10^2, 1.9x10^3, 6.0x10^3 and 2.4x10^4 cfu/g L. monocytogenes and then they were cooked at an internal temperature of 85 °C for 4 min. Group II meatballs were inoculated with 1.0x10^2, 2.0x10^2, 8.0x10^2, 5.6x10^5 and 2.0x10^6 cfu/g L. monocytogenes and cooked at an internal temperature of 80 °C for 4 min. In group III, the meatballs were inoculated with 5.6x10^5 and 2.0x10^6 cfu/g L. monocytogenes and cooked at …


The Acute Toxicity Of Ammonia On Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus L.) Larvae And Fingerlings, Aysel Çağlan Karasu Benli̇, Gülten Köksal Jan 2005

The Acute Toxicity Of Ammonia On Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus L.) Larvae And Fingerlings, Aysel Çağlan Karasu Benli̇, Gülten Köksal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to determine median lethal concentrations (LC 50) of unionised ammonia (NH_{3}) for the larvae and fingerlings of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L. 1758). The mean 48 h LC50 values were determined as 1.009 ± 0.02 mg/l for larvae and 7.40 ± 0.01 mg/l for the fingerlings. Larvae exposed to different concentrations of ammonia moved very rapidly, lost equilibrium in water and showed sideways swimming. In the case of the fingerlings, an increase in their movements, ventilation, convulsions, spiral swimming, efforts to swallow air from the surface of water, increase in the mucous secretion in …