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Development Of Intelligent Decision Support System Using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps For Migratory Beekeepers, Ahmet Albayrak, Feci̇r Duran, Rai̇f Bayir
Development Of Intelligent Decision Support System Using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps For Migratory Beekeepers, Ahmet Albayrak, Feci̇r Duran, Rai̇f Bayir
Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
This study presents the development of an intelligent information system using fuzzy cognitive maps that provides information to migratory beekeepers about the nectar flow and climate conditions in the regions they will visit. Beekeeping is an agricultural activity essentially focused on honey production. High honey yields in beekeeping can be achieved through migratory beekeeping. Migratory beekeepers complete the honey production season by carrying their hives to regions with high nectar flow. Beekeepers decide on the regions they will visit based on their previous experiences. In this study, a software-based system that provides information to the beekeepers about the honey yield …
An Evaluation Of Banana Allergy In Children Living In The Mediterranean Region, Di̇lara Fatma Kocacik Uygun, Serkan Fi̇li̇z, Ayşen Bi̇ngöl
An Evaluation Of Banana Allergy In Children Living In The Mediterranean Region, Di̇lara Fatma Kocacik Uygun, Serkan Fi̇li̇z, Ayşen Bi̇ngöl
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: We aimed to apply a double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge (DBPCFC) test to patients who reported a reaction to banana and showed positivity for banana-specific IgE in Turkey. Materials and methods: Medical data of patients who had been analyzed for banana allergy were reviewed, focusing on banana-specific IgE positivity at the Department of Pediatric Allergy-Immunology at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine between the years 2004 and 2012. Patients were called to the clinic for a DBPCFC test. Results: A total of 47 patients participated. We determined reactions in 13% of DBPCFC patients. A cut-off value was determined as 0.66 …
Development And Testing Of A Novel Symptom Assessment Scale For Behçet's Disease, Fi̇li̇z Özel, Aynur Esen Türeyen, Fi̇sun Şenuzun Aykar, Gökhan Keser
Development And Testing Of A Novel Symptom Assessment Scale For Behçet's Disease, Fi̇li̇z Özel, Aynur Esen Türeyen, Fi̇sun Şenuzun Aykar, Gökhan Keser
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: This study was designed to develop a Behçet's disease (BD) symptom assessment scale based on the theory of unpleasant symptoms, which deals with understanding symptom experiences in a disease. Materials and methods: The BD Symptom Assessment Scale has two sections: the factors influencing symptoms and the situations influenced by symptoms. Both of these sections were developed through an initial item pool, and expert opinions were consulted during a pilot test performed with 30 patients with BD. We then tested the validity and reliability of this scale on 218 different patients with BD fulfilling the ISG criteria. Finally, we scored …
The Impact Of Visit-To-Visit Systolic Blood Pressure Variability On Residual Renal Function And Left Ventricular Hypertrophy In Peritoneal Dialysis Patients, Jun Ping Tian, Hong Wang, Xin Kui Tian, Feng He Du, Tao Wang
The Impact Of Visit-To-Visit Systolic Blood Pressure Variability On Residual Renal Function And Left Ventricular Hypertrophy In Peritoneal Dialysis Patients, Jun Ping Tian, Hong Wang, Xin Kui Tian, Feng He Du, Tao Wang
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Blood pressure (BP) variability is more closely associated with adverse outcomes than 'usual' BP in the general population. Residual renal function (RRF) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) are thought to be predictors of poor outcome in dialysis patients. However, only a few studies have focused on BP variation and its link to RRF, LVH, and outcome in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. therefore, we aimed to explore the e ect of visit-to-visit BP variability on RRF and LVH in continuous ambulatory PD (CAPD) patients. Materials and methods: We performed an observational study that included all prevalent PD patients between 1 …
Low Levels Of Vitamin D Are Associated With Nosocomial Infections But Not With Short-Term Mortality In Critically Ill Patients, Işil Köse Güldoğan, Çi̇ler Zi̇nci̇rci̇oğlu, Hüseyi̇n Özkarakaş, Meltem Çakmak, Gürsel Ersan, Lütfi̇ye Kuzucu, Şükran Köse, Ni̇met Şenoğlu
Low Levels Of Vitamin D Are Associated With Nosocomial Infections But Not With Short-Term Mortality In Critically Ill Patients, Işil Köse Güldoğan, Çi̇ler Zi̇nci̇rci̇oğlu, Hüseyi̇n Özkarakaş, Meltem Çakmak, Gürsel Ersan, Lütfi̇ye Kuzucu, Şükran Köse, Ni̇met Şenoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: A prospective observational study was conducted to determine the relationship between vitamin D de ciency and nosocomial infections among intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Materials and methods: Demographic data, season of admission, vitamin D levels at admission, premorbid lifestyle scores, comorbid conditions, and admission diagnosis were recorded in 306 ICU patients. Infections that developed at least 48 h a er admission to the ICU were the primary outcome, and ICU, hospital, and 1-year mortality were the secondary outcomes. Infections were evaluated for 28 days, and for the entire duration of ICU stay independently. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed …
The Relationship Between Vitamin D Deficiency And Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate In Patients With Diabetes, Tezcan Kaya, Emi̇ne Ülkü Akçay, Zeynep Ertürk, Hasan Ergenç, Ali̇ Tamer
The Relationship Between Vitamin D Deficiency And Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate In Patients With Diabetes, Tezcan Kaya, Emi̇ne Ülkü Akçay, Zeynep Ertürk, Hasan Ergenç, Ali̇ Tamer
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Vitamin D deficiency in diabetic patients has been shown to be associated with some in ammatory markers. However, its relationship with erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is still unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and ESR in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 294 consecutive patients with T2DM. Serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, glycemic parameters, lipids, ESR, and C-reactive protein were measured. Patients were evaluated according to 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels as having vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D insuficiency, and vitamin D …
A Retrospective Study Examining The Properties And Characteristicsof Dementia Patients In A Palliative Care Center, Meti̇n Di̇nçer
A Retrospective Study Examining The Properties And Characteristicsof Dementia Patients In A Palliative Care Center, Meti̇n Di̇nçer
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate why dementia patients (DPs) are admitted to a palliative care center (PCC) and which factors affect the length of stay (LOS) of DPs in the PCC, and to predict the course of the disease. Materials and methods: The files of DPs were scanned retrospectively in the PCC between 2013 and 2016. Data related to age, sex, LOS, symptoms, clinical conditions, comorbidities, and prognosis were recorded. Results: The study included 85 DPs with a mean age of 84.1 ± 6.7 years. LOS was determined as a median of 15.0 days. While LOS …
Positive Correlation Of Galanin With Insulin Resistance And Triglyceride Levels In Obesechildren, Sezer Acar, Ahu Paketçi̇, Tuncay Küme, Korcan Demi̇r, Özlem Gürsoy Çalan, Ece Böber, Ayhan Abaci
Positive Correlation Of Galanin With Insulin Resistance And Triglyceride Levels In Obesechildren, Sezer Acar, Ahu Paketçi̇, Tuncay Küme, Korcan Demi̇r, Özlem Gürsoy Çalan, Ece Böber, Ayhan Abaci
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Galanin is a neuropeptide that is shown to be involved in the regulation of food intake and glucose homeostasis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relation of serum galanin levels with anthropometric and metabolic parameters in obese and healthy children. Material and methods: The cross-sectional study consisted of 38 obese children (mean age: 11.9 ± 3.0 years) and 30 healthy children (mean age: 11.4 ± 2.0 years). Clinical and biochemical parameters [glucose, insulin, homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), lipids, galanin, and leptin levels] were assessed. Results: Serum galanin and leptin levels were significantly higher in obese …
Role Of Hepcidin In The Diagnosis Of Sepsis And Septic Shock In Children, Osman Yeşi̇lbaş, Esra Şevketoğlu, Burcu Bursal Duramaz, Hasan Serdar Kihtir, Asuman Gedi̇kbaşi, Mey Tali̇p Petmezci̇, Canan Baydemi̇r
Role Of Hepcidin In The Diagnosis Of Sepsis And Septic Shock In Children, Osman Yeşi̇lbaş, Esra Şevketoğlu, Burcu Bursal Duramaz, Hasan Serdar Kihtir, Asuman Gedi̇kbaşi, Mey Tali̇p Petmezci̇, Canan Baydemi̇r
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The purpose of this study is to compare the diagnostic value of hepcidin level with the white blood cell (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels in pediatric sepsis and septic shock. Materials and methods: A cohort of 89 individuals were divided into four groups: a healthy control group (HCG, n = 28), pediatric intensive care unit control group (PICUCG, n = 17), sepsis group (SG, n = 23), and septic shock group (SSG, n = 21). WBC, CRP, PCT, IL-6, and hepcidin levels were studied in the PICUCG, SG, and SSG, while hepcidin and IL-6 …
Effects Of Trimethylamine Oxide (Tmao) And Loading Duration On The Shoot Tip Cryopreservation Of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica), Tianqi Huang, Muhammad Qasim Shahid, Faheem Shahzad Baloch, Shunquan Lin, Xiang Hui Yang
Effects Of Trimethylamine Oxide (Tmao) And Loading Duration On The Shoot Tip Cryopreservation Of Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica), Tianqi Huang, Muhammad Qasim Shahid, Faheem Shahzad Baloch, Shunquan Lin, Xiang Hui Yang
Turkish Journal of Biology
Two cryoprotectant solutions, including trimethylamine oxide (TMAO) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and several loading durations were used to evaluate the cryopreservation of the shoot tip of Eriobotrya plants. The best results for regrowth (59.91%) were obtained from 10% TMAO compared to 10% DMSO as cryoprotectant, although nonsignificant differences were found for survival between the two cryoprotectants. We detected pronounced effects of loading duration on survival and regrowth rates of shoot tips. The maximum regrowth (56.36%) was observed at 9 h of loading duration. The cryoprotectants and loading durations greatly affected the regrowth of Eriobotrya shoot tips, and TMAO could be …
Identification Of Conserved Mirna Molecules In Einkorn Wheat (Triticum Monococcum Subsp. Monococcum) By Using Small Rna Sequencing Analysis, Ercan Selçuk Ünlü, Sara Bataw, Di̇dem Şen, Yunus Şahi̇n, Nusret Zenci̇rci̇
Identification Of Conserved Mirna Molecules In Einkorn Wheat (Triticum Monococcum Subsp. Monococcum) By Using Small Rna Sequencing Analysis, Ercan Selçuk Ünlü, Sara Bataw, Di̇dem Şen, Yunus Şahi̇n, Nusret Zenci̇rci̇
Turkish Journal of Biology
Triticum monococcum subsp. monococcum as a first cultivated diploid wheat species possesses desirable agronomic and quality characteristics. Drought and salinity are the most dramatic environmental stress factors that have serious impact on yield and quality of crops; however, plants can use alternative defense mechanisms against these stresses. The posttranscriptional alteration of gene expression by microRNAs (miRNAs) is one of the most conserved mechanisms. In plant species including wheat genomes, miRNAs have been implicated in the management of salt and drought stress; however, studies on einkorn wheat (Triticum monococcum subsp. monococcum) are not yet available. In this study, we aimed to …
Use Of Chemical Mutagens For Production Of Inactive Pollen Grains,Embryo Rescue, And Morphological Changes In Cucumber, Faezeh Hazem, Maryam Golabadi
Use Of Chemical Mutagens For Production Of Inactive Pollen Grains,Embryo Rescue, And Morphological Changes In Cucumber, Faezeh Hazem, Maryam Golabadi
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Application of chemical mutagens as important factors is very practical for successful haploidization techniques in Cucurbitaceae through pollen grain deactivation and then immature embryo rescue. The present research investigated the effects of genotype, male flower age, receptor plant, and chemical mutagenesis (NaN3 and colchicine) on pollen grain deactivation as well as seed production (number of total, full, half-full, and empty seeds) and morphological traits. Moreover, the effects of different plant growth regulators were tested on embryo cultures. The effects of different factors (mutagen, genotype, flower age) were investigated on plant regeneration from immature embryos that were inspected from half-full and …
Oxygen Isotope Discrimination Of Wheat And Its Relationship With Yield And Stomatal Conductance Under Irrigated Conditions, Sema Kale Çeli̇k, Sevi̇nç Madenoğlu, Bülent Sönmez, Kadri̇ Avağ, Ufuk Türker, Gökhan Çayci, Ali̇ Ci̇hat Kütük, Lee Kheng Heng
Oxygen Isotope Discrimination Of Wheat And Its Relationship With Yield And Stomatal Conductance Under Irrigated Conditions, Sema Kale Çeli̇k, Sevi̇nç Madenoğlu, Bülent Sönmez, Kadri̇ Avağ, Ufuk Türker, Gökhan Çayci, Ali̇ Ci̇hat Kütük, Lee Kheng Heng
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
This study was carried out to determine the different irrigation regime effects on oxygen isotope discrimination of stem water (Os) and its relationship with grain yield (GY), aboveground biomass (BM), and stomatal conductivity (gs) of winter wheat. For this purpose a field experiment was conducted between 2009 and 2011 in a semiarid region of Turkey under rainfed (RF), deficit (DI), moderate (MI), and full irrigation (FI) conditions. The highest GY and BM (4.5 t ha$^{-1}$ and 14.5 t ha$^{-1}$) were measured from the FI treatment. However, the difference between the yield of DI and FI treatments was insignificant. It might …
Seed Fatty Acid Compositions And Chemotaxonomy Of Wild Safflower(Carthamus L., Asteraceae) Species In Turkey, Yusuf Arslan, Burcu Tarikahya Hacioğlu
Seed Fatty Acid Compositions And Chemotaxonomy Of Wild Safflower(Carthamus L., Asteraceae) Species In Turkey, Yusuf Arslan, Burcu Tarikahya Hacioğlu
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Safflower is an important oilseed crop for the dry regions of the world. In the present study, we aimed to find out the seed oil content and composition of the wild relatives of safflower. For this purpose, 71 populations from 5 naturally growing Carthamus species were collected from Turkey: Carthamus dentatus (30 accessions), Carthamus lanatus (30 accessions), Carthamus persicus (2 accessions), Carthamus glaucus (6 accessions), and Carthamus tenuis (3 accessions). Our research covered all naturally growing safflower species in the flora of Turkey. The seeds belonging to 71 accessions were germinated in cabinets and transferred to vials in order to …
Evaluation Of Morphological, Chemical, And Sensory Characteristicsof Raspberry Cultivars Grown In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Vildana Alibabic, Azra Skender, Melisa Orascanin, Edina Sertovic, Emina Bajric
Evaluation Of Morphological, Chemical, And Sensory Characteristicsof Raspberry Cultivars Grown In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Vildana Alibabic, Azra Skender, Melisa Orascanin, Edina Sertovic, Emina Bajric
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Due to the growth in production of raspberry (Rubus sp.) in the Una-Sana Canton, there is a considerable need to research the fruit quality, as well as to guide the production in order to satisfy the requirements of the market. Raspberry fruit is very interesting for consumers because of its pleasant aroma and color, low calories, and high nutrient value, with health benefits that manifest in the high amount of antioxidants. In this paper, we have examined the morphological, chemical, and sensory properties of four cultivars of raspberry (Meeker, Willamette, Fertödi, Polka) grown in the area of the municipality of …
The Effects Of Ga3 Treatment On Yield, Carbohydrate, And Endogenous Hormone Changes In Memecik Olive Cultivar, Sali̇h Ülger, Sabri̇ye Atmaca, Sara Demi̇ral
The Effects Of Ga3 Treatment On Yield, Carbohydrate, And Endogenous Hormone Changes In Memecik Olive Cultivar, Sali̇h Ülger, Sabri̇ye Atmaca, Sara Demi̇ral
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
In this experiment, 100 ppm gibberellic acid (GA3) was applied to Memecik olive trees in the middle of June in the `on' (bearing) year to research the effects on yield, reducing sugar amount, and endogenous hormones with the purpose of bearing fruit regularly. The yield was 19.33 kg/tree in control plants and 17.33 kg/tree in GA3-treated plants in the `on' year. The yield was 7.17 kg/tree in GA3-treated plants and 4.00 kg/tree in control plants in the 'off' year. While GA3 treatment was not very effective on the decrease of fruit amount in the `on' year, it increased fruit amount …
The Effects Of Genotype And Altitude Of The Growing Location On Physical, Chemical, And Phytochemical Properties Of Strawberry, Kazi̇m Gündüz, Hakan Özbay
The Effects Of Genotype And Altitude Of The Growing Location On Physical, Chemical, And Phytochemical Properties Of Strawberry, Kazi̇m Gündüz, Hakan Özbay
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The effects of genotype and altitude of the growing location on physical, chemical, and phytochemical properties of strawberry fruits were investigated. Eight strawberry genotypes obtained from diverse breeding programs were selected. The genotypes were grown at three altitudes: in Antakya (117 m), Urumu (443 m), and Saksak (755 m). The results indicated that genotype and growing location had a significant impact on both physico-chemical and phytochemical characteristics. Genotypes explained 36%?51% of total variance for fruit weight (FW), total soluble solids (TSS), total acidity (TA), color incidence chroma (C), hue (h°), citric acid, and total monomeric anthocyanin (TMA). Altitudes explained 23%?50% …
Application Of Data Mining And Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Structureto Predict Color Parameters Of Walnuts (Juglans Regia L.), Bünyami̇n Demi̇r
Application Of Data Mining And Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Structureto Predict Color Parameters Of Walnuts (Juglans Regia L.), Bünyami̇n Demi̇r
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Quality is the primary factor designating consumer satisfaction and the market price of agricultural commodities. Color and general appearance are the basic quality indicators for agricultural products. Surface colors are assessed through colorimetric measurements including L*, a*, and b* color parameters. In the present study, L*, a*, and b* color parameters of Bilecik, Fernette, Fernor, Kaman-1, Maraş-12, Maraş-18, Sunland, Şen-2, Yalova-1, and Yalova-3 walnut cultivars (color parameters of 100 randomly selected walnuts from each cultivar) were measured with a chroma meter (CR-5 Konica Minolta). Based on L*, a*, and b* measurements, equations from which color index (CI), chroma (C*), and …
Genetic And Phenotypic Variation Among Turkish Terrestrial Orchidspecies As Revealed By Rapd And Morphological Characteristics, Gülden Sandal Erzurumlu, Nusrat Sultana, Mehtap Vural, Sedat Serçe
Genetic And Phenotypic Variation Among Turkish Terrestrial Orchidspecies As Revealed By Rapd And Morphological Characteristics, Gülden Sandal Erzurumlu, Nusrat Sultana, Mehtap Vural, Sedat Serçe
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Terrestrial orchid species are natural sources of salep and a closely related group of plant species widely distributed throughout Turkey. The phylogenetic relationship among fourteen different tuber-producing orchid species was investigated after analyzing phenotypic and genetic variation within and among the natural population through fifteen morphometric traits and ten random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) primer combinations. Statistical analyses (principal component analysis (PCA), principal coordinate analysis (PCoA), and cluster analysis) using the generated data identified taxonomic and genetic distance within the studied plant samples. The results of PCA from morphological traits show that there are no major groupings within and among …
Environmental And Soil Variables Affecting The Structure And Floristicwoody Composition Of Oak Forests Of Northeastern Mexico, Juan Antonio Encina-Domínguez, José Ramón Arévalo Sierra, Eduardo Estrada Castillon, Miguel Mellado Bosque
Environmental And Soil Variables Affecting The Structure And Floristicwoody Composition Of Oak Forests Of Northeastern Mexico, Juan Antonio Encina-Domínguez, José Ramón Arévalo Sierra, Eduardo Estrada Castillon, Miguel Mellado Bosque
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of environmental and soil factors on the structure and floristic woody composition of oak forests. Oak forests of the Sierra de Zapalinamé in northeastern Mexico (25°N) are distributed in canyons and northwest slopes with higher humidity, surrounded by montane chaparral. We carried out a vegetation inventory across an altitudinal gradient. All trees with diameter at breast height of =>3 cm were identified and measured. In addition, the cover of understory species was measured in each plot. Using multivariate techniques, we detected two oak forest associations: Quercus greggii - Q. …
Multivariate Statistical Analyses For Studying Kenaf Germination, Growth, And Fiber Production Under Salinity Constraint, Rekaya Ayadi, Rayda Ben Ayed, Nejla Lassoued, Hichem Ben Salem, Mohamed Larbi Khouja, Lamia Hamrouni, Mohsen Hanana
Multivariate Statistical Analyses For Studying Kenaf Germination, Growth, And Fiber Production Under Salinity Constraint, Rekaya Ayadi, Rayda Ben Ayed, Nejla Lassoued, Hichem Ben Salem, Mohamed Larbi Khouja, Lamia Hamrouni, Mohsen Hanana
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
It is due to the lack of renewable fiber sources for industrial purposes that the need for finding available and alternative material has become imperative. Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.), a fast-growing industrial crop, would be a potential solution for valorizing salinized lands and/or soils irrigated with saline water. With the aim of selecting and valorizing salt-tolerant species with high fiber yields and industrial values, we launched the assessment of the performance of kenaf culture (var. Guangdong 743-2) under salinity constraints. Germination and vegetative stages were considered in the present study to better evaluate the whole life cycle of the species. …
Cereal Source And Microbial Consortia Of The Starter Culture Influence The Chemicalcomposition And Physicochemical Characteristics Of Boza, Mehli̇ka Borcakli, Tarik Öztürk, Erdem Yeşi̇lada
Cereal Source And Microbial Consortia Of The Starter Culture Influence The Chemicalcomposition And Physicochemical Characteristics Of Boza, Mehli̇ka Borcakli, Tarik Öztürk, Erdem Yeşi̇lada
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Boza is a popular cereal-based traditional beverage particularly consumed during winter months in Balkan countries and Turkic societies. The present study aims to investigate the influence of different cereal sources and starter cultures used in the commercial production of boza on its chemical and microbiota compositions and physicochemical characteristics. Detailed experimentation has revealed that chemical compositions, i.e. carbohydrates (beta-glucans, starches), organic acids, vitamins, dietary fibers, proteins, fat, and minerals, along with physicochemical characteristics, are subject to significant differentiation depending upon the cereal types and microbial consortia of the starter culture used in boza production. These variations also influence the physicochemical …
Chemical Composition And Suitability Of Some Turkish Thermal Muds As Peloids, Muazzez Çeli̇k Karakaya, Necati̇ Karakaya
Chemical Composition And Suitability Of Some Turkish Thermal Muds As Peloids, Muazzez Çeli̇k Karakaya, Necati̇ Karakaya
Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences
Thermal muds have been used in many spas for the treatment of different diseases as well as to clean and beautify the skin and in different forms such as mud baths, masks, and cataplasms. Mineralogical and chemical compositions and the possible toxicity of the peloids were investigated and compared with some limits to determine whether they have any health benefits and potential applications for pelotherapeutic treatments. The studied peloid samples were collected from 19 spas in different parts of Turkey and they were classified as neutral to slightly alkaline, with a high electrical conductivity value that had a high chlorine …
Endocrine And Hematobiochemical Profile Of Lambs Raised In A Semiaridregion With Different Growth Potentials During The Postweaning Period, Shiva Pratap Singh, Gopal Dass, Ramachandran Natesan, Yogender Kushwah, Nandini Sharma, Ashok Kumar
Endocrine And Hematobiochemical Profile Of Lambs Raised In A Semiaridregion With Different Growth Potentials During The Postweaning Period, Shiva Pratap Singh, Gopal Dass, Ramachandran Natesan, Yogender Kushwah, Nandini Sharma, Ashok Kumar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted for establishment of the relationship of blood variables with growth rate of postweaned lambs. Eight lambs each of fast growth (FG; 11.6 ± 0.5 kg live wt. at weaning) and slow growth (SG; 7.7 ± 0.5 kg live wt. at weaning) were monitored fortnightly for endocrine and hematobiochemical variables along with parasitic load and growth performance. Recording of body weight (BW) and average daily gain (ADG) was performed monthly from birth to 180 days. Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) were significantly (P < 0.05) higher while thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) were significantly (P < 0.05) lower in FG lambs compared to SG lambs. Blood cell counts, hematocrit, hemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in FG lambs compared to SG lambs. Except for the birth wt., the BW and ADG of FG lambs were significantly (P < 0.05) higher at all time points. Liver enzymes (alkaline phosphatase and alanine aminotransferase) and triglyceride were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in SG lambs compared to FG lambs. These findings indicate a significant influence of growth rate on peripheral concentrations of endocrine and some hematobiochemical variables in lambs. These selected variables can be used for early identification and culling of slow-growing lambs for better economic return to lamb producers.
Comparison Of Pre- And Postpartum Serum Leptin, Ghrelin, And Lipid Levels In Sheep, Ethem Mutlu Temi̇zel, Hüseyi̇n Ci̇han, Pinar Levent, Ahmet Saril, Yeşi̇m Özarda, Zeki̇ Yilmaz
Comparison Of Pre- And Postpartum Serum Leptin, Ghrelin, And Lipid Levels In Sheep, Ethem Mutlu Temi̇zel, Hüseyi̇n Ci̇han, Pinar Levent, Ahmet Saril, Yeşi̇m Özarda, Zeki̇ Yilmaz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Serum leptin and ghrelin play important roles in energy metabolism and inducing appetite during pregnancy and lactation. We investigated the serum levels of leptin and ghrelin and their relationship with the duration of lactation and serum biochemical responses during the prepartum (last week before lambing) and postpartum periods in sheep. They were also evaluated between pregnant and nonpregnant (control ewes) ewes. For these purposes, pregnant (n = 15) and control Awassi ewes (n = 15) that were 2 years of age were used in this study. Blood samples were collected 1 week before the expected date of lambing (baseline) and …
Alterations Of Circulating Cortisol, Igf-1, And Thyroid Hormones In Darehshori Horses During A Year, Aliasghar Chalmeh, Mehrdad Pourjafar, Khalil Badiei, Mohammad Mazrouei Sebdani, Ali Sadeghpour, Hasan Sheikhi, Ali Khezri
Alterations Of Circulating Cortisol, Igf-1, And Thyroid Hormones In Darehshori Horses During A Year, Aliasghar Chalmeh, Mehrdad Pourjafar, Khalil Badiei, Mohammad Mazrouei Sebdani, Ali Sadeghpour, Hasan Sheikhi, Ali Khezri
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Season may be considered as a factor that affects the equine endocrine profile. Hence, from January to November 2015, 27 clinically healthy adult Darehshori racehorses were selected. Thirteen of them were stallions and the others were mares. Ten of them were more than 10 years old and 17 horses were under the age of 10 years. None of them were pregnant or lactating during the study. Body condition scores of 12 horses were below and the others were above 5. Blood samplings and body condition score evaluations were performed every 45 days during a year. Serum levels of cortisol, IGF-1, …
Investigation Of The Efficiency And Safety Of Tilmicosin Phosphate In Treating Experimentalmycoplasmal Infections In Pigs, Xiaohui Zhang, Jinzhe Pan, Ning Wu, Shu Tang, Xiangdong Lei, Yangyang Sun, Joerg Hartung, Endong Bao
Investigation Of The Efficiency And Safety Of Tilmicosin Phosphate In Treating Experimentalmycoplasmal Infections In Pigs, Xiaohui Zhang, Jinzhe Pan, Ning Wu, Shu Tang, Xiangdong Lei, Yangyang Sun, Joerg Hartung, Endong Bao
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In order to evaluate the in vivo therapeutic effect of oral administration of tilmicosin phosphate on mycoplasmal pneumonia in swine and its safety for the infected swine, the model of mycoplasmal pneumonia disease in swine was established by artificial infection, and indices such as efficiency, cure rate, death rate, the score of lung lesion, and the routine blood tests, blood biochemistry, and routine urine tests of tested swine were determined. The results showed that all of the dosage groups of 100 mg/L, 80 mg/L, 60 mg/L of 10% tilmicosin phosphate soluble powder demonstrated distinct therapeutic effects on mycoplasmal pneumonia in …
Effects Of The Supplementation Of Lamb Rations With Oregano Essential Oil On Theantimicrobial And Antioxidant Metabolism In Meat, Hali̇t İmi̇k, Sevda Urçar, Meryem Aydemi̇r Atasever, Recep Gümüş, Hayrunni̇sa Özlü
Effects Of The Supplementation Of Lamb Rations With Oregano Essential Oil On Theantimicrobial And Antioxidant Metabolism In Meat, Hali̇t İmi̇k, Sevda Urçar, Meryem Aydemi̇r Atasever, Recep Gümüş, Hayrunni̇sa Özlü
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Although oregano essential oil has common use in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food sectors, information on its effects on meat quality and shelf life, when incorporated into lamb feed rations, is scarce. In this study, the effects of oregano essential oil (OEO) in feed on the water activity, pH, lipid peroxidation, color parameters, and microbial counts of the Musculus longissimus dorsi (MLD) were investigated. The control group was fed a basal ration and the OEO1 and OEO2 groups were fed a basal ration supplemented with 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg OEO, respectively. Akkaraman lambs were fed experimental rations for a …