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The Effects Of Lactic Acid Bacterial Inoculants On The Fermentation, Aerobic Stability And In Situ Rumen Degradability Characteristics Of Maize And Sorghum Silages, İsmai̇l Fi̇lya Jan 2002

The Effects Of Lactic Acid Bacterial Inoculants On The Fermentation, Aerobic Stability And In Situ Rumen Degradability Characteristics Of Maize And Sorghum Silages, İsmai̇l Fi̇lya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of lactic acid bacterial inoculants as silage additives on the fermentation, aerobic stability, and in situ rumen degradability of maize (Zea mays) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) silages. Maize was harvested at dent and sorghum was harvested at milk dough stages of maturity. Inoculant 1188 (Pioneer®, USA), H/M F Inoculant No. 9927 (Medipharm, USA), and Lacticil M 74 (Medipharm, Sweden) were used as lactic acid bacterial inoculants. Inoculants were applied to silages at 106cfu g-1 levels. Maize and sorghum were ensiled in 1.5 liter special jars equipped with a lid that enabled …


Characterization Of Berberine On Human Cancer Cells In Culture, Savio Szeto, Christine Miu Ngan Yow, Ka Wah Fung Jan 2002

Characterization Of Berberine On Human Cancer Cells In Culture, Savio Szeto, Christine Miu Ngan Yow, Ka Wah Fung

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Berberine originates from a Chinese herbal medicine and possesses a wide variety of anti-cancer activities. In this study, the killing effect of berberine on nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells (NPC/HK1) was investigated. The trypan blue exclusion assay was used to assess the cytotoxic effect of berberine in this cell line. Berberine, at 5-200 µM, induced cell death in a dose-dependent manner. Treatment of cells with 200 µM berberine for 5 h yielded a lethal dose of 50% (LD50). The Comet Assay was employed to evaluate the extent of DNA damage and repair after berberine treatment (0 -100 µM). DNA damage was evident …


Accidental Displacement Of Impacted Third Molar Into Lateral Pharyngeal Space, Keri̇m Ortakoğlu, Kemal Murat Okçu, Hakan Alpay Karasu, Yilmaz Günaydin Jan 2002

Accidental Displacement Of Impacted Third Molar Into Lateral Pharyngeal Space, Keri̇m Ortakoğlu, Kemal Murat Okçu, Hakan Alpay Karasu, Yilmaz Günaydin

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

TAKOĞLU^1 Kemal Murat OKÇU1 Hakan Alpay KARASU^2 Yılmaz GÜNAYDIN^1 ^1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Sciences Center, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, Ankara, ^2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Beşevler, Ankara - Turkey


Oxidative Stress In Mothers And Their Newborns In Different Types Of Labour, İdri̇s Mehmetoğlu Akkuş, Ali̇ Kart, Osman Çağlayan, Meti̇n Çapar, Recep Gökçe Jan 2002

Oxidative Stress In Mothers And Their Newborns In Different Types Of Labour, İdri̇s Mehmetoğlu Akkuş, Ali̇ Kart, Osman Çağlayan, Meti̇n Çapar, Recep Gökçe

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

HMETOĞLU (AKKUŞ)^1 Ali KART^1 Osman ÇAĞLAYAN^1 Metin ÇAPAR^2 Recep GÖKÇE^1 Departments of 1Biochemistry, 2Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Selçuk University. Konya - Turkey


A Simple Comparison Between Simultaneous Kidney-Pancreas (Skptx) And Kidney-Alone (Ktx) Transplants In Type I Diabetic Nephropaty, Tanju Acar, Arshad Mahmood Jan 2002

A Simple Comparison Between Simultaneous Kidney-Pancreas (Skptx) And Kidney-Alone (Ktx) Transplants In Type I Diabetic Nephropaty, Tanju Acar, Arshad Mahmood

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplantation (SKPtx) is an established procedure at many transplant centres for the treatment of end-stage renal disease from type I diabetes mellitus. A successful transplant normalises glucose metabolism and may prevent or reverse some of the complications of diabetes. Concerning graft survival and morbidity rates, the usefulness of this procedure is still questioned by some authors (1,2). We undertook a retrospective study to investigate the differences between survival rates of SKPtx and kidney alone transplant (Ktx) recipients.We also evaluated morbidity rates and complications in both groups. There were no significant differences in 12 and 36 month survival rates. …


Papillary Adenocarcinoma Of The Epiglottis, Sema Hücümenoğlu, Nur Çeli̇k, Gülben Erdem, Si̇nan Kocatürk Jan 2002

Papillary Adenocarcinoma Of The Epiglottis, Sema Hücümenoğlu, Nur Çeli̇k, Gülben Erdem, Si̇nan Kocatürk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

ÜMENOĞLU^1 Nur ÇELİK^1 Gülben ERDEM^1 Sinan KOCATÜRK^2 Departments of ^1Pathology, ^2Otorhinolaryngology, SSK Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey


The Effects Of Three Neurosurgical Anaesthetic Methods On Hla-Dr Expression, Nusa Tuna, Meti̇n Tuna, Demet Koca, Şebnem Atici, Aniş Ariboğan Jan 2002

The Effects Of Three Neurosurgical Anaesthetic Methods On Hla-Dr Expression, Nusa Tuna, Meti̇n Tuna, Demet Koca, Şebnem Atici, Aniş Ariboğan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Expression of human leukocyte antigen-DR (HLA-DR) is considered a meaningful indicator of immune response because of the important role that HLA-DR plays in presenting antigen to T-lymphocytes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of three anaesthetic methods (intravenous anaesthesia with propofol-fentanyl and balanced anaesthesia with isoflurane-fentanyl or sevoflurane-fentanyl) on monocytic HLA-DR expression in neurosurgical patients who underwent craniotomy. Thirty patients were divided into 3 groups of 10, and each group was the subject of one of the anaesthetic regimes noted above during craniotomy procedures. Blood samples were collected and HLA-DR expression was measured by flow cytometry …


Occurrence And Effects Of Diplostomum Sp. Infection In Eyes Of Acanthobrama Marmid In Keban Dam Lake, Elazığ, Turkey, Mustafa Dörücü, N. Di̇lsi̇z, M. C. James Grabbe Jan 2002

Occurrence And Effects Of Diplostomum Sp. Infection In Eyes Of Acanthobrama Marmid In Keban Dam Lake, Elazığ, Turkey, Mustafa Dörücü, N. Di̇lsi̇z, M. C. James Grabbe

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Infection with the parasite Diplostomum sp. can lead to severe ocular pathology and may result in host mortalities in commercial fish farming. Here we show that such infection is rife in a major lake used for fishing in Turkey. In a study of Acanthobrama marmid fish in Keban Dam Lake, Elazığ, Turkey, we found the infection period was normally between May and September each year, and that the prevalence and abundance of eye lens parasites reached a maximum in September. Typical results of metacercariae occurrence in the fish eye included exophthalmia, local haemorrhage and lens cataract. There was a significant …


Effects Of Environmental And Hereditary Factors On Lamb Production Traits In White Karaman And Anatolian Merino Ewes, Gürsel Dellal Jan 2002

Effects Of Environmental And Hereditary Factors On Lamb Production Traits In White Karaman And Anatolian Merino Ewes, Gürsel Dellal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of age, breed and transferrin polymorphism on some reproductive characteristics in a flock consisting of White Karaman and Anatolian Merino sheep breeds were analyzed. It was found that while the effect of age on the number of lambs born and the number of lambs weaned was significant (P


The Effects Of Different Roughage Sources On Growth Performance And Carcass Properties In Native Geese, Cavi̇t Arslan, Fatma İnal Jan 2002

The Effects Of Different Roughage Sources On Growth Performance And Carcass Properties In Native Geese, Cavi̇t Arslan, Fatma İnal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effects of different roughage sources (alfalfa meal, grass meal and sugar beet pulp) on growth performance and carcass properties in geese. During the research, 51 one-day-old native geese chicks were used. Chicks were fed jointly for the first two weeks. At the beginning of the third week, the geese were divided into three groups. During weeks 3-10 different roughage (alfalfa meal, grass meal and sugar beet pulp) and concentrates were offered in separate feeders. During the third week concentrate was offered a 100 g/day/bird and increased 50 g a week until the …


Introduction Of The Precise Ts Measurement For Fisheries Acoustics, Kouichi Sawada, Yoshimi Takao, Yoichi Miyanohana, H. Tuncay Kinacigi̇l Jan 2002

Introduction Of The Precise Ts Measurement For Fisheries Acoustics, Kouichi Sawada, Yoshimi Takao, Yoichi Miyanohana, H. Tuncay Kinacigi̇l

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Two methods to measure target strength (TS) are introduced and compared with each other. One is the suspension method, and the other is the split-beam method. Each of them is representative of control and in situ methods, respectively. In addition, a morphological investigation of a swimbladder in a pressure tank, and the development of an instrumented package of acoustic and optical systems, are also introduced. The former is to reveal the degree of TS variation by the vertical movement of fish, and the latter is to obtain precise TS and fish behavior by the echo trace analysis method.


The Effects Of Corn Harvested At Different Stages Of Maturity And Supplemented With Urea On Silage Quality And Nutrient Digestibility In Lambs, İ. Hali̇l Çerçi̇, Pinar Tatli, Fuat Gürdoğan, Nurgül Bi̇rben Jan 2002

The Effects Of Corn Harvested At Different Stages Of Maturity And Supplemented With Urea On Silage Quality And Nutrient Digestibility In Lambs, İ. Hali̇l Çerçi̇, Pinar Tatli, Fuat Gürdoğan, Nurgül Bi̇rben

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the silage qualities of corn supplemented with urea and harvested at the boot and milk stages and the effect on food intake and nutrient digestibility of these silages in lambs. Corn harvested at the boot and milk stages was supplemented with 0.5% urea and was ensiled. This study involved 4 silage groups. group I consisted of silage from corn harvested at the boot stage; group II consisted of silage from corn harvested at the milk stage; group III consisted of silage from corn supplemented with urea and harvested at the boot stage; group IV …


Analysis Of The Crude Antigen Of Hymenolepis Nana From Mice By Sds-Page And The Determination Of Specific Antigens In Protein Structure By Western Blotting, Bahadir Gönenç Jan 2002

Analysis Of The Crude Antigen Of Hymenolepis Nana From Mice By Sds-Page And The Determination Of Specific Antigens In Protein Structure By Western Blotting, Bahadir Gönenç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Protein bands of crude antigens of Hymenolepis nana were determined by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. Thirty Swiss albino mice were allotted into two groups of 15 each as positive (infected with H. nana) and negative (non-infected with H. nana) groups. The natural infections of H. nana and other helminths were determined by centrifugal flotation of faeces. After bleeding, the mice were necropsied and their guts were examined for H. nana and other intestinal helminths. Sera from mice were tested by Western blotting and the bands obtained from positive and negative groups were compared. The specific protein band for H. nana …


Effect Of Sodium Chloride Supplementation Provided Through Drinking Water And/Or Feed On Performance Of Japanese Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica), Güray Erener, Nuh Ocak, Asli Özdaş Jan 2002

Effect Of Sodium Chloride Supplementation Provided Through Drinking Water And/Or Feed On Performance Of Japanese Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica), Güray Erener, Nuh Ocak, Asli Özdaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The experiment reported herein aimed to investigate whether sodium chloride (NaCl) provided through feed and/or drinking water, compared to NaCl provided in feed, affected the live weight (LW), live weight gain (LWG), feed (FI) and water intake (WI), feed conversion ratio (FCR), carcass weight (CW) and dressing percentage (DP) of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix Japonica). In a randomised block experimental design, a total of 252 one-week-old Japanese quails were allocated randomly into 4 treatment groups. Each treatment group consisted of three replicates and 21 quails within each replication. The quail chickens were reared in ground cages (75 cm by 75 …


The Effect Of Aflatoxin B1 On The Vitamin A Storage In The Livers Of Broiler Chicks, Berri̇n Salmanoğlu Jan 2002

The Effect Of Aflatoxin B1 On The Vitamin A Storage In The Livers Of Broiler Chicks, Berri̇n Salmanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of AFB1 in feed on the liver and serum vitamin A and b-carotene levels and the ability of the liver to stor vitamin A in broiler chicks were investigated. Twenty day-old Ross broiler chicks were randomly allocated into 4 groups with 5 each in the control group, group I, group II, and group III. The chicks of the control group and group I were fed ad libitum on broiler chick growing feed. The chicks of group II and group III were fed ad libitum on feed with AFB1 (4 ppm/kg) feed. On the seventh day, vitamin A palmitate …


Detection Of Cattle Infected With Theileria Annulata In Fields By Nested Pcr, Ifat And Microscopic Examination Of Blood Smears, Zati̇ Vatansever, Serpi̇l Nalbantoğlu Jan 2002

Detection Of Cattle Infected With Theileria Annulata In Fields By Nested Pcr, Ifat And Microscopic Examination Of Blood Smears, Zati̇ Vatansever, Serpi̇l Nalbantoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to diagnose Theileria annulata infected cattle by microscopy, IFAT and nested PCR and to compare the sensitivity and specificity of these diagnostic methods. A total of 147 blood and sera samples were collected from healthy cattle in four localities of Polatlı district, Ankara, where tropical theileriosis is prevalent. Examination results revealed positivity rates of 31.3%, 44.9% and 61.2% for microscopy, IFAT and nested PCR, respectively. It was shown that nested PCR is more sensitive and specific when compared to microscopical examination and serological findings. It was also shown that nested PCR is more sensitive …


Research On Various Testing Procedures And Different Methods Of Estimating Lactation Milk Yield In Dairy Cattle, Atti̇la Kaya, Can Uzmay, Yavuz Akbaş, İbrahi̇m Kaya, Sencer Tümer Jan 2002

Research On Various Testing Procedures And Different Methods Of Estimating Lactation Milk Yield In Dairy Cattle, Atti̇la Kaya, Can Uzmay, Yavuz Akbaş, İbrahi̇m Kaya, Sencer Tümer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research was carried out to determine the effect of various milk sampling intervals and different methods on the accuracy of estimation of lactation milk yield in dairy cattle. Individual daily milk weights of 599 Holstein, Simmental and Brown Swiss lactations from the Aegean Agricultural Research Institute were used. It was assumed that test-day milk yields were obtained by regular and irregular intervals of 28 d and 56 d, with the irregular intervals having a standard deviation of 5 d. From test-day milk yields, 305 d milk yields were estimated by the Holland (Lactation yield = mean of test day …


Expression Of Subunits Of Ampa-Type (Ionotropic) Glutamate Receptors In The Rat Spinal Cord, Mümtaz Nazli, Zafer Soygüder, Ahmet Çarhan Jan 2002

Expression Of Subunits Of Ampa-Type (Ionotropic) Glutamate Receptors In The Rat Spinal Cord, Mümtaz Nazli, Zafer Soygüder, Ahmet Çarhan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The distribution of ionotropic glutamate receptor subunits (GluR1-4), considered a-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isaxole propionic acid type (AMPA-type), was investigated in the rat spinal cord by immunocytochemistry. Different distributions of the AMPA-type glutamate receptor subunits were observed in the spinal cord. Immunolabelling with antibodies to both GluR1 and GluR2/3 revealed intensive staining in the dorsal horn, while staining for GluR2/3 and GluR4 revealed dense motor neurones in the ventral horn. These results suggest that in the rat spinal cord AMPA-type glutamate receptors vary in composition according to the region where they are expressed.


The Reduction Of The Laminectomy Membrane In Dogs By The Synovial Fluid-Soaked Absorbable Gelatin Sponge, Ahmet Özak, Ömer Beşalti, Ni̇hat Toplu, Y. Şükrü Çağlar, Faruk Akin Jan 2002

The Reduction Of The Laminectomy Membrane In Dogs By The Synovial Fluid-Soaked Absorbable Gelatin Sponge, Ahmet Özak, Ömer Beşalti, Ni̇hat Toplu, Y. Şükrü Çağlar, Faruk Akin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The reduction of the laminectomy membrane (LM) with synovial fluid soaked absorbable gelatin sponge (SSAGS) after laminectomy was investigated. Modified laminectomy of the first and second lumbar vertebra and concomitant full length durotomy were carried out in 16 mongrel dogs of different ages and sex. Two pieces of absorbable gelatin sponge (AGS-Gelfoam, Upjohn), soaked with 2 ml of synovial fluid taken from the shoulder joint, were implanted into the laminectomy defect in 8 dogs. Two pieces of AGS were implanted into the laminectomy defect in the control group of 8 dogs. Animals were allocated to 4 groups, each consisting of …


Contamination Of Children's Playground Sandpits With Toxocara Eggs In İstanbul, Turkey, Müfi̇t Toparlak, Ayşen Gargili, Erkut Tüzer, Vedat Keleş, Meltem Ulutaş Esatgi̇l, Handan Çeti̇nkaya Jan 2002

Contamination Of Children's Playground Sandpits With Toxocara Eggs In İstanbul, Turkey, Müfi̇t Toparlak, Ayşen Gargili, Erkut Tüzer, Vedat Keleş, Meltem Ulutaş Esatgi̇l, Handan Çeti̇nkaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study conducted in İstanbul, the contamination of sandpits in children's playgrounds with Toxocara eggs was investigated. For this purpose, a total of 132 sand samples were taken from the sandpits of 63 playgrounds between November 1998 and September 1999. Toxocara eggs were found in 10 (15.9%) of 63 playgrounds. A total of 22 eggs were recovered. The average egg number per 100 g of sand was found to be 0.067 for the overall examined playgrounds and 0.44 (ranging from 0.2 to 1.2) for the contaminated ones.


The Prevalence, Colonization Sites And Pathological Effects Of Gastric Helicobacters In Dogs, K. Serdar Di̇ker, Rifki Haziroğlu, Mehmet Akan, Serap Çeli̇k, Nalan Kabakçi Jan 2002

The Prevalence, Colonization Sites And Pathological Effects Of Gastric Helicobacters In Dogs, K. Serdar Di̇ker, Rifki Haziroğlu, Mehmet Akan, Serap Çeli̇k, Nalan Kabakçi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The prevalence and colonization sites of Helicobacter spp. in the stomachs of dogs, and their association with gastric pathology were investigated. Scraping cytology, culture, urease test and histology were used to detect helicobacters in the stomachs of necropsied dogs. Gastric Helicobacter spp. were detected in 103 (84.4%) of 122 dogs from 1 month to 14 years of age. The uncultured spiral organisms seen in the most of stomachs were designated as H. heilmannii. Microscopical examination of stained mucosal scrapings was found to be superior for the diagnosis of gastric helicobacters. Six (4.9%) spiral organisms were isolated from 122 stomachs and …


Rickets In A Gazelle: A Case Report, Ni̇hat Şindak, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Gürbüz Aksoy Jan 2002

Rickets In A Gazelle: A Case Report, Ni̇hat Şindak, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Gürbüz Aksoy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to determine some clinical, radiological, haematological and biochemical findings in a female gazelle, 9 months old, with rickets. In clinical examination, the animal was unable to stand up easily, its legs were bent and walking was difficult. The medullar cannals were wide and the cortex was thin in the long bones on the radiogram. The Ca level (6.8 mg/dl) was found to be within the minimum normal limits in the biochemical examinations of blood serum. Also, serum P level (1.6 mg/dl) was ascertained to be markedly lower than normal levels. In addition, serum ALP …


Housing Quails And Chickens Together Is The Possible Cause Of Newcastle Disease's Spread: An Overlooked Measure Taken To Prevent The Disease, Uçkun Sai̇t Uçan, Osman Çataloluk Jan 2002

Housing Quails And Chickens Together Is The Possible Cause Of Newcastle Disease's Spread: An Overlooked Measure Taken To Prevent The Disease, Uçkun Sai̇t Uçan, Osman Çataloluk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

No abstract provided.


Mono And Multiphasic Analysis Of Growth Curves Selected Of A Japanese Quail Line At 5-Week's Body Weight, Handan Çamdevi̇ren, Bahar Taşdelen Jan 2002

Mono And Multiphasic Analysis Of Growth Curves Selected Of A Japanese Quail Line At 5-Week's Body Weight, Handan Çamdevi̇ren, Bahar Taşdelen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this research, monophasic, diphasic and triphasic logistic growth curve functions used to introduce the growing of the body weight in Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) are presented. In male and female Japanese quail, the diphasic growth curve fits better than the other growth curves because of residual variance, autocorrelation and determination coefficients. In addition, the diphasic growth function is compared with the monophasic growth function to study the relationship between these two approaches for describing growth curves.


Effect Of Short-Term Storage On Hatchability And Total Incubation Period Of Breeder Hatching Eggs, Özge Altan, Ali̇ Altan, Hakan Bayraktar, Alaeddi̇n Demi̇rci̇oğlu Jan 2002

Effect Of Short-Term Storage On Hatchability And Total Incubation Period Of Breeder Hatching Eggs, Özge Altan, Ali̇ Altan, Hakan Bayraktar, Alaeddi̇n Demi̇rci̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of short-term storage on hatching performance and the length of the incubation period of broiler breeder eggs. A total 3600 eggs from a 42-week-old commercial broiler breeder flock were stored for 0 hours, 6 hours, 3 days or 7 days and then placed in the same incubator. The fertility, embryonic mortality, hatchability of fertile eggs and malpositions were determined. The numbers of hatching chicks were recorded at 468, 474, 480, 486, 492, 498 and 504 hours of the incubation. The results of present study suggested that short-term storage did not …


Accumulation Of Lead In The Gill, Liver, Kidney And Brain Tissues Of Tilapia Zilli, Sahi̇re Karataş, Mustafa Kalay Jan 2002

Accumulation Of Lead In The Gill, Liver, Kidney And Brain Tissues Of Tilapia Zilli, Sahi̇re Karataş, Mustafa Kalay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the accumulation of lead in various tissues of Tilapia zilli was tested at varying concentrations of lead in the medium for different exposure times. Experimental animals were exposed to 1.0, 2.5 and 5.0 ppm lead over periods of 1, 7, 15 and 30 days and accumulation of lead in gill, liver, kidney and brain tissues was determined by atomic absorbtion spectrophotometry (AAS). In general, the accumulation of lead in tissues increased with increasing concentrations of lead in the experimental medium and with increasing time of experiment. The ratios of total lead in the tissues were 15.47, 6.10, …


Serum Adenosine Deaminase Levels In Different Periods Of Pregnancy In Ewes, Muhammet Alan, Zahi̇t Tevfi̇k Ağaoğlu, Ahmet Uyar, Nuri̇ Altuğ Jan 2002

Serum Adenosine Deaminase Levels In Different Periods Of Pregnancy In Ewes, Muhammet Alan, Zahi̇t Tevfi̇k Ağaoğlu, Ahmet Uyar, Nuri̇ Altuğ

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The levels of adenosine deaminase in different periods of pregnancy and after parturition were investigated in 13 ewes. Blood samples were collected on the day of mating and on days 10, 21, 35, 75, 104, 144 of pregnancy and on day 10 after parturition. Sera were harvested from these samples and adenosine deaminase levels were assayed as IU/L. Adenosine deaminase levels were high on the day of mating and after parturition but decreased during pregnancy. The lowest level was assayed just before parturition. Levels at the sampling times were 8.91, 8.30, 5.50, 3.96, 3.80, 2.18, 1.67 and 10.51 IU/L, respectively. …


Fertility And Milk Yield Characteristics In White Karaman And Chios X White Karaman (F_1) Crossbred Sheep, Fi̇kret Esen, Orhan Özbey Jan 2002

Fertility And Milk Yield Characteristics In White Karaman And Chios X White Karaman (F_1) Crossbred Sheep, Fi̇kret Esen, Orhan Özbey

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, various characteristics of fertility and milk yield were investigated in White Karaman and Chios x White Karaman crossbred (F_1) sheep. The study was carried out at the Research and Practice Farm at the University of Fırat, on 30 White Karaman and 22 Chios x White Karaman crossbred (F_1) sheep 1.5 years of age to examine fertility characteristics and on 20 animals from each genotype at the age of 2 years to examine milk yield characteristics. Animals in oestrous cycle were improved by addition of a teaser ram within the study population, and they were then inseminated by …


Detection Of Chromosomal Polymorphisms In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Cultured In Commercial Farms In Northeast Black Sea Region Of Turkey, Mehmet Ulupinar, İbrahi̇m Okumuş Jan 2002

Detection Of Chromosomal Polymorphisms In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Cultured In Commercial Farms In Northeast Black Sea Region Of Turkey, Mehmet Ulupinar, İbrahi̇m Okumuş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the population variability in chromosome numbers of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) cultured in 10 farms in the Northeast Black Sea Region of Turkey is examined. From the analysis of 468 anterior kidney tissue cells from 118 specimens, 7 distinct diploid numbers, namely 2n=58, 2n=59, 2n=60, 2n=61, 2n=62, 2n=63 and 2n=64, were found. The most frequent karyotypes with proportions of 25.2% and 24.8% were 2n=60 and 2n=62 respectively. Extensive Robertsonian polymorphisms were determined. According to the polymorphism results, it was concluded that the strains in these farms probably originated from European culture populations and the need to repopulate …


A Study On The Factors Affecting The Growth Of Staphylococus Aureus Strains And Enterotoxin Production In Cream Pastries, Mustafa Ali̇şarli, Emrullah Sağun, Sülayman Alemdar, Levent Akkaya Jan 2002

A Study On The Factors Affecting The Growth Of Staphylococus Aureus Strains And Enterotoxin Production In Cream Pastries, Mustafa Ali̇şarli, Emrullah Sağun, Sülayman Alemdar, Levent Akkaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the growth and enterotoxin production abilities of enterotoxigenic S. aureus strains in cream pastries were investigated. The cream was inoculated with enterotoxigenic S. aureus strains, which produce A (SEA 10652 FDA 196E), B (SEB 10654 FDA 243), C (SEC 10655 137) and D (SED 10656 494) type toxins as mixtures at 103, 104 and 105 cfu/g levels. Cream pastry samples produced with these cream mixtures were stored at 4°C, 10°C, 18°C, room temperature (23-26°C) and 30°C for 48 hours. The samples taken after 2, 6, 12, 24 and 48 hours during this experiment were analysed microbiologically, physico-chemically …