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The Effects Of Different Phytoplankton Species On The Growth And Survival Rate Of Juvenile Mussels (Mytilus Galloprovincialis Lamarck,1819), Aynur Hi̇ndi̇oğlu, Aysun Köse, Serpi̇l Serdar Jan 2001

The Effects Of Different Phytoplankton Species On The Growth And Survival Rate Of Juvenile Mussels (Mytilus Galloprovincialis Lamarck,1819), Aynur Hi̇ndi̇oğlu, Aysun Köse, Serpi̇l Serdar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Juvenile mussels collected from the wild were fed with five different marine microalgae species (Chlorella sp., Tetraselmis suecica, Dunaliella tertiolecta,Chaetoceros calcitrans and Nannochloropsis oculata)for five months.According to the results, significantly higher growth in length and weight were obtained with diets of Tetraselmis suecica and Chaetoceros calcitrans (P


Effect Of Acute Fluoride Poisoning On Some Echocardiographic Parameters In Rabbits, Nazmi̇ Çeti̇n, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l, Bahri̇ Emre, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Melahat Toker Jan 2001

Effect Of Acute Fluoride Poisoning On Some Echocardiographic Parameters In Rabbits, Nazmi̇ Çeti̇n, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l, Bahri̇ Emre, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Melahat Toker

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study,20 New Zealand rabbits were used to observe the acute toxic effect of fluoride on the heart by using echocardiographic methods.At the beginning,some echocardiographic parameters of the animals were measured without giving fluoride in order to get the control values.After this,the rabbits were equally divided into two groups as 10 and 40 mg/kg b.wt. fluoride (as sodium fluoride)were given to these groups by adding to drinking water for 15 days.The measured echocardiographic parameters from the control and experimental groups were as follows:left ventricular internal diameter in diastole and systole (LVIDD and LVIDS),left ventricular posterior wall thickness in diastole …


Clinical And Experimental Arthroscopy, Arthrography And Direct Radiography For The Diagnosis Of Canine Stifle Joint Disorders, Zeki̇ Alkan, Ali̇ Bumi̇n, M. Doğa Temi̇zsoylu, Murat Sarierler Jan 2001

Clinical And Experimental Arthroscopy, Arthrography And Direct Radiography For The Diagnosis Of Canine Stifle Joint Disorders, Zeki̇ Alkan, Ali̇ Bumi̇n, M. Doğa Temi̇zsoylu, Murat Sarierler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The use of arthroscopy and arthrography in order to describe the stifle joint lesions causing lameness in dogs was studied, and a comparison of the results of these techniques was made. For the experimental part of the study,survey radiographs were taken, arthrography and arthroscopy were performed consencutively in 20 stifle joints of 10 clinically healthy dogs of different breed, sex, age, and weight. The same procedures were performed in 3 cases which were referred to the Department of Surgery. According to the results,while it is possible to detect the bony tissue and stifle joint space in direct radiography,the suprapatellar pouch,plate …


Chemical Composition And Meat Yield Of Vimba (Vimba Vimba Tenella(Nordmann,1840))In Karacaören I Dam Lake, Abdullah Di̇ler, Z. Arzu Becer Jan 2001

Chemical Composition And Meat Yield Of Vimba (Vimba Vimba Tenella(Nordmann,1840))In Karacaören I Dam Lake, Abdullah Di̇ler, Z. Arzu Becer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the chemical composition and meat yield of Vimba (Vimba vimba tenella)caught from Karacaören I Dam Lake. The average water content, crude protein, crude fat and crude ash were determined to be 77.96 % ±1.66, 15.30 % ±0.79, 2,41 % ±0.57 and 1.28 % ±0.21 respectively. In the investigated samples ratio of the head weight,viscera,fins and total weight with meat yield were determined. Meat yields of male and female fish were 63.76 % -71.02 % and 67.97 % -70.06 % respectively.


Determination Of Serum And Urine Proteins By Electrophoresis And Its Importance In Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ari̇f Altintaş, Sefa Çeli̇k, Özkan Duru, Mehmet Şahal, Naci̇ Öcal Jan 2001

Determination Of Serum And Urine Proteins By Electrophoresis And Its Importance In Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ari̇f Altintaş, Sefa Çeli̇k, Özkan Duru, Mehmet Şahal, Naci̇ Öcal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, for the investigation of routine clinical usage of urine protein electrophoresis in the laboratory to compare with the clinical findings in veterinary medicine, qualitative and quantitative changes in protein patterns of serum and urine from dogs with kidney disorders and proteinuria were investigated using electrophoresis. Eighteen dogs (patient group)of various ages and breeds with kidney disorders proved in the clinic and the laboratory and seventeen healthy dogs (control group)were used in this study. The histories (age,sex,breed)of the dogs in the control and patient groups were recorded in the clinic.The blood was collected from the cephalic vein,and the …


Serological And Haematological Investigations On Bovine Leukaemia Virus Infections In Kars District, Sali̇h Otlu, Fuat Aydin, Oktay Genç, M. Ali̇ Güler, Gürbüz Gökçe Jan 2001

Serological And Haematological Investigations On Bovine Leukaemia Virus Infections In Kars District, Sali̇h Otlu, Fuat Aydin, Oktay Genç, M. Ali̇ Güler, Gürbüz Gökçe

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out in order to serologically and haematologically determine the prevalance of Bovine Leukaemia Virus infection in cattle raised in Kars and environs.For this purpose a total of 443 blood samples and 383 milk samples belonging to the various breeds (Zavot, Holstein, Brown-Swiss and Native), and sexes (383 female, 60 male)were examined serologically (Agar Gel Immunodiffusion (AGID)and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA))and haematologically (lymphocyt counts, total leucocyt counts and haematocrit value). All of the 443 blood samples and 383 milk samples examined serologically by AGID and ELISA tests were found to be negative in EBL.As a result …


Natural Infections Of Hyalommaspecies With Theileria Annulatain Malatya Region, Müni̇r Aktaş, Nazi̇r Dumanli Jan 2001

Natural Infections Of Hyalommaspecies With Theileria Annulatain Malatya Region, Müni̇r Aktaş, Nazi̇r Dumanli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine Hyalommaticks and the natural infections of Hyalommaspecies with Theileria annulata in cattle and their shelters in Malatya province between May 1998 and January 1999. Selected areas in Malatya province were visited to collect ticks from cows and their shelters during the study. Salivary glands of Hyalommaspecies were dissected and thin films were prepared. The nymphs collected from cattle and their shelters were kept at 26 °C and 85% relative humudity. Unfed adults of Hyalom- maspecies taken from engorged nymphs and collected from shelters were kept at 37°C and 85% relative humudity for at …


Fattening Performance Of Güney Karaman,Kangal-Akkaraman And Akkaraman Lambs At Different Slaughter Weights, Mustafa Tufan, Ali̇ Akmaz Jan 2001

Fattening Performance Of Güney Karaman,Kangal-Akkaraman And Akkaraman Lambs At Different Slaughter Weights, Mustafa Tufan, Ali̇ Akmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this research, the fattening performance of Güney Karaman, Kangal-Akkaraman and Akkaraman ram lambs slaughtered at different (30,35 and 40 kg)live weights was determined. The material of the research consisted of 20 ram lambs at 2.5 to 3 months of age with the average body live weight of 23 kg for each group (total 60 ram lambs).During the experiments the lambs were fed with the concentrates ad libitum and restricted wheat hay (100 g/head/day). Daily weight gains for reaching 30, 35 and 40 kg body live weight were found to be 270.90, 275.42 and 278.12 g for Güney Karaman, 264.15, …


Investigation Of Some Biological Characters Of The Vimba (Vimba Vimba Tenella (Nordmann,1840))Population In Karacaören I Dam Lake, Z. Arzu Becer, Ramazan İki̇z Jan 2001

Investigation Of Some Biological Characters Of The Vimba (Vimba Vimba Tenella (Nordmann,1840))Population In Karacaören I Dam Lake, Z. Arzu Becer, Ramazan İki̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study,808 vimba (Vimba vimba tenella(Nordmann,1840))individuals captured during October 1996-April 1998 from Karacaören I Dam Lake and some properties of reproduction were investigated. In the vimba population,age composition varied from 0-VII and 73.51% of the investigated samples belonged to I-II age group. The population was composed of 50.74% females and 49.26% males. It was determined that the reproductive activity of the vimba in the Karacaören I Dam Lake started in the middle of April and continued until the end of June. Sexual maturity ages were found to be II-III for females and II for males. Average egg numbers belonging …


Evaluation Of Clinical Findings, Some Hematological And Biochemical Findings, And Age And Sex Status In Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (Fiv) Seropositive Cats With Clinical Symptoms And Without Clinical Symptoms, Abdülkeri̇m Deni̇z Jan 2001

Evaluation Of Clinical Findings, Some Hematological And Biochemical Findings, And Age And Sex Status In Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (Fiv) Seropositive Cats With Clinical Symptoms And Without Clinical Symptoms, Abdülkeri̇m Deni̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to investigate the clinical findings, some hematological and biochemical findings, and sex and age status in feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) seropositive cats. In 37 FIV-seropositive cats, different clinical symptoms were observed (group 1). However, seven of the FIV-seropositive cats showed no clinical symptoms (group 2). The control group was made up of 116 healthy cats. FIV infection was seen more in male cats (78.4%) than in female cats. 62% of the FIV-seropositive cats were over 5 years old. Group 1 of FIV-seropositive cats showed symptoms of stomatitis/gingivitis (21.6%), extreme weight loss (10.8%), chronic infection in the …


Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And İmroz Sheep Kept Under Semi-Intensive Conditions I. Fertility Rate, Survival Rate And Growth Of Lams, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m Jan 2001

Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And İmroz Sheep Kept Under Semi-Intensive Conditions I. Fertility Rate, Survival Rate And Growth Of Lams, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study, was carried out to reveal the comparative production performances and effects of some environmental factors on the production characteristics of Chios and İmroz ewes kept in a single flock and semi-intensive conditions in Çanakkale-Kumkale state farm. In this part of the study, the fertility rate, survival rate and growth of lambs are given. For the Chios ewes, pregnancy, parturition, single and multiple parturition rates, lamb rates and litter size on the basis of number of ewes assigned for mating were 97.71%, 97.46%, 23.76%, 60.83% and 15.41%, 188.55% and 1.93 respectively. These values for İmroz ewes were (except multiple …


An Investigation Of The Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn) And Selenium (Se) Levels Of Blood Serum And The Cu And Zn Levels Of Wool Of Akkaraman Ewes In The Diyarbakır Region, Doğan Kurt, Orhan Denli̇, Zeki̇ Kanay, Ci̇hat Güzel, Kader Ceylan Jan 2001

An Investigation Of The Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn) And Selenium (Se) Levels Of Blood Serum And The Cu And Zn Levels Of Wool Of Akkaraman Ewes In The Diyarbakır Region, Doğan Kurt, Orhan Denli̇, Zeki̇ Kanay, Ci̇hat Güzel, Kader Ceylan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study is to determine the copper, zinc and selenium levels of blood serum and the Cu and Zn levels of wool of healthy Akkaraman ewes grazed in the meadows in the Diyarbakır region. A total of 60 units of blood and wool samples from various villages in different counties of Diyarbakır (Bismil, Çınar, Ergani, Silvan, Kocaköy and some Diyarbakır villages) were studied. The Cu, Zn and Se levels of sera and the Cu and Zn levels of wool were analyzed by flameless atomic absorption spectrophotometer. We found significant differences in Cu and Se levels of sera, …


Seroprevalences Of Babesiea Species In Cattle In Elazığ, Malatya And Tunceli Provinces, Müni̇r Aktaş, Nazi̇r Dumanli, K. Zafer Karaer, Ayşe Çakmak, Murat Sevgi̇li̇ Jan 2001

Seroprevalences Of Babesiea Species In Cattle In Elazığ, Malatya And Tunceli Provinces, Müni̇r Aktaş, Nazi̇r Dumanli, K. Zafer Karaer, Ayşe Çakmak, Murat Sevgi̇li̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out in cattle in Elazığ, Malatya and Tunceli provinces between May 1997 and March 1998 to determine the seroprevalence of Babesia species. Serum samples were collected from a total of 741 cattle in Elazığ, Malatya, Tunceli and vicinities. Serum antibodies against Babesia bigemina, Babesia bovis and Babesia divergens were investigated by Indirect Fluorescence Antibody (IFA) test. In addition, peripheral blood smears were prepared and examined under a microscope. Antibodies were detected in 91 (31.9%) of 285 cattle against B. bigemina, in 4 (1.4%) against B. bovis and in 10 (3.5%) against B. divergens in Elazığ and …


Genetic Relationships Among Different Brown Swiss Cattle Herds In Turkey, Ceyhan Özbeyaz, Mehmet Ali̇ Yildiz, Handan Çamdevi̇ren Jan 2001

Genetic Relationships Among Different Brown Swiss Cattle Herds In Turkey, Ceyhan Özbeyaz, Mehmet Ali̇ Yildiz, Handan Çamdevi̇ren

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Average heterozygosity (h^-_s), F-statistics and genetic distance (d_ij) of different Brown Swiss cattle herds in Turkey (Malya, Konuklar and Anadolu State Farms, Eskişehir Sugar Factory Farm and Van Agriculture Secondary School Farm) were compared with each other by using Hb, Tf, Am-I, Am-II and Cp (monomorphic) loci. Average heterozygosity values were estimated to be 0.2371 ± 0.1076 to 0.2876 ± 0.1027 and there were no significant differences among herds. F-statistics F^~_IS_w, F^~_IT_w and F^~_ST_w were estimated to be 0.0601 (p


The Effects Of Different Qualitative And Quantitative Feed Restriction Methods During Rearing On The Reproductive Performance Of Broiler Breeder Hens, Mehmet Bozkurt, Veysel Ayhan, Fi̇gen Kirkpinar Jan 2001

The Effects Of Different Qualitative And Quantitative Feed Restriction Methods During Rearing On The Reproductive Performance Of Broiler Breeder Hens, Mehmet Bozkurt, Veysel Ayhan, Fi̇gen Kirkpinar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of various quantitative and qualitative feed restriction methods during the growing period on the reproductive performance of broiler breeder hens. Normal and low density diets were offered to broiler breeder pullets by three different qualitative restriction methods (every day, skip-a-day, five days in a week). The trial was conducted on 864 4 to 72 week old Avian AK-34 broiler breeder hens. The qualitative and quantitative restriction methods, examined during the growing period, had no significant effect on egg production, chick weight, settable egg rate, egg yolk and egg albumen weight, egg …


Morphological Characters Of The Honeybee (Apis Mellifera L.) Of The Artvin Borçka-Camili (Macahel) Region, Ahmet Güler Jan 2001

Morphological Characters Of The Honeybee (Apis Mellifera L.) Of The Artvin Borçka-Camili (Macahel) Region, Ahmet Güler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted in order to determine the morphological characters of the honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) and to identify the genotype grown in the Camili area of the northeastern Anatolian region. A total of 24 experimental samples were collected from 3 apiaries in different locations. From each sample, 20 workers were examined and 29 morphological characters were measured biometrically. There were significant differences between the apiaries with respect to: the length of the femur, width of tergite 3, width of tergite 4, length of the wax plate of sternite 3 (longitudinal), width of the forewing, length of the hind …


The Effect Of Different Dilution Rates On Rotifer (Brachionus Plicatilis Müller, 1786) Culture, Aynur Hi̇ndi̇oğlu, Serpi̇l Serdar Jan 2001

The Effect Of Different Dilution Rates On Rotifer (Brachionus Plicatilis Müller, 1786) Culture, Aynur Hi̇ndi̇oğlu, Serpi̇l Serdar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effect of different dilution rates on the rotifer Brachionus plicatilis was investigated. For this purpose, the rotifer was cultured in three 50 l cylinder-conic tanks for 12 days, the cultures being fed with baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cereviscea). The production of the rotifer and growth rate of the cultures were determined at different dilution rates (10 %, 20 %, and 30%) when the culture density reached 200 individuals/ml. At the end of the experiments, the maximum rotifer density (1149±23 individuals/ml), total rotifer production (24 626 517 individuals/21.4 l) and growth rate (0.39±0.10) were determined in Tank I, …


Slaughter And Carcass Traits Of Güney Karaman, Kangal-Akkaraman And Akkaraman Lambs At Different Slaughter Weights, Mustafa Tufan, Ali̇ Akmaz Jan 2001

Slaughter And Carcass Traits Of Güney Karaman, Kangal-Akkaraman And Akkaraman Lambs At Different Slaughter Weights, Mustafa Tufan, Ali̇ Akmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to investigate the slaughter and carcass traits of Güney Karaman, Kangal-Akkaraman and Akkaraman ram lambs at slaughter weights of 30, 35 and 40 kg. In this study, 6 ram lambs were used for each slaughter weight and genotype group (a total of 54 ram lambs). The lambs were slaughtered when they reached the slaughter weights mentioned above. All the carcasses were divided into five cuts, namely leg, shoulder, back, loin and others. In order to determine the carcass composition, the left halves of the carcass cuts were dissected. At the 30 kg slaughter weight, the …


Reference Values For Erythrocyte And Liver Antioxidant Systems In Healthy Male Mice (Mus Musculus), Ergül Belge Kurutaş, Fi̇gen Doran, Seyhan Vari̇nli̇ Jan 2001

Reference Values For Erythrocyte And Liver Antioxidant Systems In Healthy Male Mice (Mus Musculus), Ergül Belge Kurutaş, Fi̇gen Doran, Seyhan Vari̇nli̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to define the reference values for erythrocyte and liver tissue glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), glutathione reductase (GR) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities and also reduced glutathione (GSH) levels in order to obtain basal data for subsequent toxicological investigations. In addition, the best storage conditions were determined for liver G6PDH enzyme. Male, apparently healthy Mus musculus (38) speciemens that had normal livers (histopathological data) were included in the study. G6PDH and GPX activities and GSH levels were measured by the Beutler method, and SOD aktivity was measured by the Fridovich method in …


Determination Of The Mineral Levels Of Feedstuffs In The Marmara Region And Their Relation To Nutritional Disorders In Sheep, Müjdat Alp, Recep Kahraman, Neşe Kocabağli, Dervi̇ş Özçeli̇k, Mustafa Eren, İsmet Türkmen, Meli̇h Yavuz, Şefi̇k Dursun Jan 2001

Determination Of The Mineral Levels Of Feedstuffs In The Marmara Region And Their Relation To Nutritional Disorders In Sheep, Müjdat Alp, Recep Kahraman, Neşe Kocabağli, Dervi̇ş Özçeli̇k, Mustafa Eren, İsmet Türkmen, Meli̇h Yavuz, Şefi̇k Dursun

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out in the Marmara region, which is known as one of the regions where animal husbandry is most developed in Turkey. The aim of the study was to determine and collect data on the mineral contents of forages and feedstuffs that are harvested and used in animal nutrition in the region. A further aim was to determine the blood mineral levels of sheep in order to gain information on the mineral insufficiency and/or excess mineral levels in sheep, which are fed mainly with these feedstuffs. Fifty-five different locations in 11 provinces within the whole of the …


The Effect On Food Intake And Nutrient Digestibility Of Ensiling By Mixing Whole Crop Barley At The Boot Stage With Sainfoin In Lambs, Pinar Tatli, İ. Hali̇l Çerçi̇, M. Ali̇ Azman, Fuat Gürdoğan Jan 2001

The Effect On Food Intake And Nutrient Digestibility Of Ensiling By Mixing Whole Crop Barley At The Boot Stage With Sainfoin In Lambs, Pinar Tatli, İ. Hali̇l Çerçi̇, M. Ali̇ Azman, Fuat Gürdoğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine of effects on food intake and nutrient digestibility of ensiling by mixing different proportions of whole crop barley at the boot stage including low dry matter and high easy dissolve carbohydrate with sainfoin including high dry matter and crude protein in lambs. Five Akkaraman male lambs averaging 42 kg and 12 months old were used. The experiment was carried out according to the 5X5 latin square design in individual boxes. The study groups were determined according to the proportions of whole crop barley and sainfoin which were used as silage materials. Group I (100 …


Amplification Of The Fusion Gene Of Rinderpest Virus By Polymerase Chain Reaction And Cloning In Bacteria, Hakan Bulut, Mehmet Zi̇ya Doymaz, Yusuf Bolat Jan 2001

Amplification Of The Fusion Gene Of Rinderpest Virus By Polymerase Chain Reaction And Cloning In Bacteria, Hakan Bulut, Mehmet Zi̇ya Doymaz, Yusuf Bolat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, amplification of the rinderpest virus (RPV) fusion (F) gene with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and cloning of the F gene in Escherichia coli were reported. For this purpose, first total mRNA from Vero cells infected with vaccine strain of RPV was obtained and then cDNA from this mRNA preparation was acquired with reverse transcription. In PCR, cDNA from infected Vero cells and F gene specific primers were used and the F gene was amplified. Both the PCR product and the cloning vector pUC19 were cut with EcoRI and HindIII restriction enzymes. By using T4 DNA ligase, insert …


Serum Vitamin C Levels In Goats With Peste Des Petits Ruminants (Ppr), Mustafa İssi̇, Yusuf Gül, Murat Dabak Jan 2001

Serum Vitamin C Levels In Goats With Peste Des Petits Ruminants (Ppr), Mustafa İssi̇, Yusuf Gül, Murat Dabak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The role of vitamin C in the medical treatment of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) was investigated by measuring the serum vitamin C levels in goats with PPR. Fifteen goats 5-6 months old with PPR (sick group) and 15 healthy goats 9-10 months old (control group) were used. All the animals used in the study were systematically and clinically examined and blood samples were obtained for white blood cell counts and serum vitamin C levels. The white blood cell counts were detected using Thoma microslides. Serum vitamin C levels were measured by the phosphotungstic acid method with Schimadzu UV-1208, UV-VIS …


Structural And Bio-Technical Aspects Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss)Farms In Turkey, Feri̇t Rad, Gülten Köksal Jan 2001

Structural And Bio-Technical Aspects Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss)Farms In Turkey, Feri̇t Rad, Gülten Köksal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Structural and bio-technical aspects of Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum, 1792) farms in Turkey were surveyed and their performance was assessed in this study. Stratified Random Sampling was applied and relevant data were collected from 24 small, 8 medium and 8 large-scale farms using questionnaires. Collected data were processed to compute the mean values for small, medium and large-scale farms and for the sector as a whole. The mean volume of rearing facilities in the small, medium and large-scale farms were computed to be 1,275.5 m^3, 2,901.0 m^3 and 11,818.0 m^3 respectively while the general average was found to be …


Some Physical Characteristics And Utilization Of Down Fibers Obtained From Hair Goats, Gürsel Dellal, Ayhan Eli̇çi̇n, Zeynep Erdoğan, Feryal Söylemezoğlu, İbrahi̇m Zafer Arik Jan 2001

Some Physical Characteristics And Utilization Of Down Fibers Obtained From Hair Goats, Gürsel Dellal, Ayhan Eli̇çi̇n, Zeynep Erdoğan, Feryal Söylemezoğlu, İbrahi̇m Zafer Arik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this research, some physical characteristics and uses of the down fibers obtained from hair goats raised in some provinces of Turkey were examined. For the general provinces, diameter of fiber, rate of medulated fiber, number of crimps, and natural and real length of fiber were 16.5±0.07 µ, 0.0%, 9.3±0.11, 2.4±0.35 cm and 4.4±0.47 cm respectively. According to the findings, the down fibers of hair goats can be used in products such as hats, scarves, gloves and socks.


The Investigation On The Effects Of Some Chemicals Used To Control Varroa Jacobsoni In Turkey, Ulvi̇ye Kumova Jan 2001

The Investigation On The Effects Of Some Chemicals Used To Control Varroa Jacobsoni In Turkey, Ulvi̇ye Kumova

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of fluvalinate (on wooden bars), amitraz (on paper strips) and coumaphos (liquid) against Varroa jacobsoni in honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies. This research was carried out on 24 A. mellifera colonies in the Çukurova region in spring 1998. The colony strength, the area of sealed brood and the rate of infections were evaluated before and after the chemical applications. The level of varroa contamination for each colony was determined on 200 brood bees at the pupa stage and on 150-200 adult bees. After the application, dead fallen and alive drugged …


Investigations On Some Biochemical Parameters In Lambs With Pica And In Healthy Lambs, Teki̇n Şahi̇n, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Gürbüz Aksoy Jan 2001

Investigations On Some Biochemical Parameters In Lambs With Pica And In Healthy Lambs, Teki̇n Şahi̇n, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Gürbüz Aksoy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine zinc, copper, iron, calcium, magnesium, inorganic phosphorus and total protein levels in the blood serum of lambs with pica and in healthy lambs. This study was performed on 58 Ivesi lambs (38 lambs with pica and 20 healthy lambs), aged 1-1.5 months. Blood samples were collected twice (first and second periods) at five day intervals. The findings showed that concentrations of inorganic phosphorus (p


Kidney Diseases And Antioxidative Metabolism In Dogs, Funda Kargin, Ulvi̇ Reha Fi̇danci Jan 2001

Kidney Diseases And Antioxidative Metabolism In Dogs, Funda Kargin, Ulvi̇ Reha Fi̇danci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the role of free radicals and to show the changes in the antioxidative metabolism of dogs with renal diseases. For this purpose, the plasma malonlydialdehyde levels, activities of the GSH-Px, SOD and CAT in hemolysates of the red cells, and serum and plasma levels of the \beta-carotene and ascorbic acid were analysed to determine their relationships. A total of 35 dogs aged between 3 and 5 years were used. Twenty healthy dogs with no clinical signs comprised the as control group. Clinically, fifteen dogs exhibited kidney disorders and this diagnosis was supported …


Pharmacokinetics And Tissue Levels Of Tilmicosin In Fowls, Oya Keleş, Tülay Bakirel, Süleyman Şener, Gül Baktir, Gürdal Dağoğlu, Oktay Özkan Jan 2001

Pharmacokinetics And Tissue Levels Of Tilmicosin In Fowls, Oya Keleş, Tülay Bakirel, Süleyman Şener, Gül Baktir, Gürdal Dağoğlu, Oktay Özkan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Tilmicosin is a long-acting macrolide antibiotic used in the treatment of respiratory disease. It was administered once (50 mg/kg b.wt) to fowls via the oral route for determination of kinetic properties and tissue levels. After oral administration, tilmicosin's pharmacokinetics conformed to a two compartment open model. Tilmicosin was slowly eliminated from the serum and lung with mean half-lives of 30.18 ± 2.38 and 75.74 ± 3.67 hours, respectively. The mean maximum concentration of the drug in the lungs was found to be 6.2 times greater that of serum. Serum and lung tilmicosin concentrations reached peak values 4.66 ± 2 and …


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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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