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Vitamin And Mineral Deficiency In Children Newly Diagnosed With Celiac Disease, Erdem Topal, Ferat Çatal, Nurdan Yildirim Acar, Hali̇me Ermi̇şteki̇n, Muhammed Selçuk Si̇nanoğlu, Hamza Karabi̇ber, Mukadder Ayşe Seli̇moğlu
Vitamin And Mineral Deficiency In Children Newly Diagnosed With Celiac Disease, Erdem Topal, Ferat Çatal, Nurdan Yildirim Acar, Hali̇me Ermi̇şteki̇n, Muhammed Selçuk Si̇nanoğlu, Hamza Karabi̇ber, Mukadder Ayşe Seli̇moğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: To establish the frequency of vitamin and mineral deficiency in children newly diagnosed with celiac disease. Materials and methods: The files of patients diagnosed with celiac disease in our Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic from June 2008 to June 2013 were reviewed retrospectively. Results: A total of 52 pediatric patients diagnosed with celiac disease via serology and duodenal biopsy and who fulfilled the study criteria were enrolled in the study. The mean diagnosis age of the patients was 8.5 ± 3.9 years and 33 (63.5%) of the patients were female. Vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E, zinc, and iron deficiencies were …
Visual And Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials In Infants Withsevere Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Ni̇hat Demi̇r, Ahmet Koç, Mahmut Abuhandan, Mustafa Çalik, Akin İşcan
Visual And Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials In Infants Withsevere Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Ni̇hat Demi̇r, Ahmet Koç, Mahmut Abuhandan, Mustafa Çalik, Akin İşcan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the development of mental, motor, cognitive, and social functions via its role in DNA synthesis and nerve myelination. Its deficiency in infants might cause neuromotor retardation as well as megaloblastic anemia. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of infantile vitamin B12 deficiency on evoked brain potentials and determine whether improvement could be obtained with vitamin B12 replacement at appropriate dosages. Materials and methods: Thirty patients with vitamin B12 deficiency and 30 age-matched healthy controls were included in the study. Hematological parameters, visual evoked potentials, and brainstem auditory evoked …
Significance Of Homocysteine And Cardiac Markers In Cattle With Hypocalcemia, Yildiray Başbuğan, Nazmi̇ Yüksek, Nuri̇ Altuğ
Significance Of Homocysteine And Cardiac Markers In Cattle With Hypocalcemia, Yildiray Başbuğan, Nazmi̇ Yüksek, Nuri̇ Altuğ
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study aimed to determine the levels of homocysteine and cardiac markers in cows with hypocalcemia. This research was conducted with a total of 20 cows, including 10 with hypocalcemia and 10 healthy controls. Hypocalcemia was diagnosed by determining low blood calcium (Ca) levels, and a standard hypocalcemia treatment was initiated in those cows with the disease. Blood samples were taken before the treatment and again 12 h after the treatment, and there was no significant difference in the homocysteine levels between the groups. Ca, ionized calcium (Ica), magnesium (Mg), and phosphorus (P) levels were lower, while cardiac troponin I …
Esophageal Replacement By Hydroxylated Bacterial Cellulose Patch In A Rabbit Model, Changlai Zhu, Fang Liu, Wenbo Qian, Yingjie Wang, Qingsheng You, Tianyi Zhang, Feng Li
Esophageal Replacement By Hydroxylated Bacterial Cellulose Patch In A Rabbit Model, Changlai Zhu, Fang Liu, Wenbo Qian, Yingjie Wang, Qingsheng You, Tianyi Zhang, Feng Li
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: To repair esophageal defects by hydroxylated and kombucha -synthesized bacterial cellulose (HKBC) patch in a rabbit model. Materials and methods: Semicircular esophageal defects 1 cm in length of the cervical esophagus were initially created in 18 Japanese big-ear rabbits and then repaired with HKBC patch grafts. The clinical outcomes including survival rate, weight change, food intake, and hematological and radiologic evaluation were observed. After X-ray evaluation, the rabbits were sacrificed sequentially at 1, 3, and 6 months for histopathologic analysis with light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Results: Survival rate during the first month was 88.9% (n = 16). …
Age-Related Macular Degeneration And Alzheimer Disease, Eren Çerman, Muhsi̇n Eraslan, Osman Çeki̇ç
Age-Related Macular Degeneration And Alzheimer Disease, Eren Çerman, Muhsi̇n Eraslan, Osman Çeki̇ç
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
This review highlight the similarities in the pathogenesis between Alzheimer disease and age-related macular degeneration. All studies published between 1990 and 2014 were reviewed to identify the common pathological pathways. Alzheimer disease and age-related macular degeneration share common features such as vitronectin and amyloid-β accumulation, increased oxidative stress, and apolipoprotein and complement activation pathways, which are reviewed as histologic and immunologic common features.
Gastrointestinal System Lesions In Children Due To The Ingestion Of Alkali And Acid Corrosive Substances, Kaan Demi̇rören, Hali̇l Kocamaz, Yaşar Doğan
Gastrointestinal System Lesions In Children Due To The Ingestion Of Alkali And Acid Corrosive Substances, Kaan Demi̇rören, Hali̇l Kocamaz, Yaşar Doğan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To examine esophageal and gastric lesions in children due to the ingestion of alkali and acid corrosive substances and to emphasize all related complications. Materials and methods: The reports of 103 children who ingested or were suspected to have ingested corrosive substances and who then underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopic inspections were evaluated retrospectively. Results: Of the patients, the mean age was 41 ± 3.6 months, and 57.3% were male. Vomiting was the most common symptom (44.7%). Eighteen different commercial products were defined as corrosive substances: 59.2% of them were alkali, 39.8% were acids, and 1% had a neutral pH. These …
Foliar Spray Of Phyto-Extracts Supplemented With Silicon: An Efficacious Strategy To Alleviate The Salinity-Induced Deleterious Effects In Pea (Pisum Sativum L.), Muhammad Adnan Shahid, Rashad Mukhtar Balal, Muhammad Aslam Pervez, Tahira Abbas, Muhammad Anjum Aqueel, Muhammad Mansoor Javaid, Francisco Garcia-Sanchez
Foliar Spray Of Phyto-Extracts Supplemented With Silicon: An Efficacious Strategy To Alleviate The Salinity-Induced Deleterious Effects In Pea (Pisum Sativum L.), Muhammad Adnan Shahid, Rashad Mukhtar Balal, Muhammad Aslam Pervez, Tahira Abbas, Muhammad Anjum Aqueel, Muhammad Mansoor Javaid, Francisco Garcia-Sanchez
Turkish Journal of Botany
A pot culture study was conducted to assess the ameliorative effect of silicon, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, and sugar beet root extract, each applied individually or in different combinations, on salinity-induced detrimental effects in pea (Pisum sativum L.). Salinity markedly inhibited the growth, various gas exchange attributes, total phenol contents, membrane stability index, and productivity. On the other hand, lipid peroxidation, electrolyte leakage, H2O2 content, antioxidant activities, and leaf free proline and glycinebetaine contents were significantly enhanced by salinity. However, exogenously applied Si and phyto-extracts markedly alleviated the salinity-induced drastic effects on growth, gas exchange attributes, and productivity. Both phyto-extracts …
Mechanisms Of Tolerance Differences In Cucumber Seedlings Grafted On Rootstocks With Different Tolerance To Low Temperature And Weak Light Stresses, Yan Li, Xuemei Tian, Min Wei, Qinghua Shi, Fengjuan Yang, Xiufeng Wang
Mechanisms Of Tolerance Differences In Cucumber Seedlings Grafted On Rootstocks With Different Tolerance To Low Temperature And Weak Light Stresses, Yan Li, Xuemei Tian, Min Wei, Qinghua Shi, Fengjuan Yang, Xiufeng Wang
Turkish Journal of Botany
Stresses of low temperature and weak light are major environmental limiters for horticultural production in greenhouses in northern China during winter and early spring. Grafting is regarded as a promising approach to enhance cucumber tolerance to these environmental stresses. However, it is still unclear why cucumber plants grafted on different rootstocks usually exhibit different tolerance. The responses of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L. Cv. 'Xintaimici') seedlings that were grafted on three rootstock cultivars ('Kilameki', 'Tielizhen', and 'Figleaf gourd') to low temperature (5 °C) and weak light (100 µmol m-2 s-1) were investigated in this study. The results showed that, compared to …
Genetic Improvement Of Rice For Biotic And Abiotic Stress Tolerance, Mahmood Ur Rahman Ansari, Tayyaba Shaheen, Shazai Bukhari, Tayyab Husnain
Genetic Improvement Of Rice For Biotic And Abiotic Stress Tolerance, Mahmood Ur Rahman Ansari, Tayyaba Shaheen, Shazai Bukhari, Tayyab Husnain
Turkish Journal of Botany
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is among the most important food crops that provide a staple food for nearly half of the world's population. Rice crops are prone to various types of stresses, both biotic and abiotic. Biotic stresses include insect pests, fungus, bacteria, viruses, and herbicide toxicity. Among abiotic stresses, drought, cold, and salinity are also well studied in rice. Various genes have been identified, cloned, and characterized to combat these stresses and protect rice crops. The identified genes are successfully transformed into rice plants to produce transgenic plants. These transgenic rice plants are being evaluated under field conditions in …
Implementing Innovative Farm Management Practices On Dairy Farms: A Review Of Feeding Systems, Şeyda Özkan, Julian Hill
Implementing Innovative Farm Management Practices On Dairy Farms: A Review Of Feeding Systems, Şeyda Özkan, Julian Hill
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The Australian dairy industry relies primarily on pasture for its feed supply. However, the variability in rainfall negatively affects plant growth, leading to uncertainty in dryland feed supply, especially during periods of high milk price. New feeding (complementary) systems combining perennial ryegrass with another crop and/or pasture species may have the potential to mitigate this seasonal risk and improve productivity and profitability by providing off-season feed. To date, the majority of research studying the integration of alternative crops into pasture-based systems has focused on substitution and utilization of alternative feed sources. There has been little emphasis on the impacts of …
Determination Of Nutrient Content And Digestibility Characteristics Ofprangos Ferulacea (L.) On Grazing Lands Of Eastern Anatolia, Reşi̇t Aldemi̇r, Nuri̇ye Tuğba Bi̇ngöl, Mehmet Aki̇f Karsli, İsmai̇l Akça
Determination Of Nutrient Content And Digestibility Characteristics Ofprangos Ferulacea (L.) On Grazing Lands Of Eastern Anatolia, Reşi̇t Aldemi̇r, Nuri̇ye Tuğba Bi̇ngöl, Mehmet Aki̇f Karsli, İsmai̇l Akça
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to compare nutrient content, and in situ protein and organic matter degradation kinetics of Prangos ferulacea (L.) (locally called helis), a naturally growing plant on the top of Mount Artos, with those of alfalfa. P. ferulacea plants used in the study were collected from three different parts of Mount Artos in Van Province over two years. While organic matter content and in vitro organic matter digestibility of P. ferulacea were significantly higher, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, and acid detergent insoluble nitrogen contents were significantly lower compared with those of alfalfa (P < 0.01). In general, in situ dry matter, and organic matter and crude protein degradability of P. ferulacea were significantly higher compared with those of alfalfa starting from 6 h of incubation (P < 0.05). Organic matter and crude protein degradability of P. ferulacea was 79.15% and 85.31%, respectively, after 48 h of incubation. By-pass protein content and both organic matter and crude protein degradation rates were similar between samples (P > 0.05). …
Novel Coproducts From Corn Milling And Their Use In Ruminants? Nutrition, Catalin Dragomir, Marketta Rinne, David Yanez-Ruiz
Novel Coproducts From Corn Milling And Their Use In Ruminants? Nutrition, Catalin Dragomir, Marketta Rinne, David Yanez-Ruiz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The article reviews published data on two novel coproducts originating from corn milling: high-protein distillers' grain (HPDG) and reduced-fat distillers' grain (RFDG). Based on a literature survey over the last decade, this article focuses on their chemical composition and, consequently, nutritive value and on the effects of their inclusion in ruminants' diets on rumen activity and animal performance. Compared to the classic distillers' grains, the two new coproducts expressed lower variability of their chemical composition, nutritive value, and specific feeding characteristics, allowing more targeted feeding strategies (protein balancing, avoidance of milk fat depression, etc.). Thus, HPDG has significantly higher crude …
The Effect Of Macromolecule And Growth Factor Combinations On In Vitrodevelopment Of Bovine Embryos, Alper Koçyi̇ği̇t, Mesut Çevi̇k, Uğur Şen, Mehmet Kuran
The Effect Of Macromolecule And Growth Factor Combinations On In Vitrodevelopment Of Bovine Embryos, Alper Koçyi̇ği̇t, Mesut Çevi̇k, Uğur Şen, Mehmet Kuran
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted to determine the effects of different macromolecule sources added to synthetic oviduct fluid (SOF) culture medium supplemented with growth factors on the development of bovine embryos and blastocyst morphology. Zygotes were distributed into 5 treatment groups. Cleavage, morula, and blastocyst rates were evaluated under a stereomicroscope. Trophectoderm (TE) and inner cell mass (ICM) cells were determined by differential staining method. It was found that bovine serum albumin (BSA), either alone or in combination with growth factors, as compared to the control or polyvinyl-alcohol (PVA) resulted in higher embryo yield and faster development during early bovine embryo …
Effects Of Spray-Dried Porcine Plasma Replacement With Tryptophan, Pyridoxine, And Niacin Supplementation On Feed Intake And Growth Performance Of Weaning Piglets, Wantamas Jantasin, Liang Chou Hsia
Effects Of Spray-Dried Porcine Plasma Replacement With Tryptophan, Pyridoxine, And Niacin Supplementation On Feed Intake And Growth Performance Of Weaning Piglets, Wantamas Jantasin, Liang Chou Hsia
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the effects of feeding a low crude protein diet with supplemental dietary tryptophan in combination with pyridoxine and niacin compared with spray-dried porcine plasma (SDPP) supplementation on the performance and feed intake of weaning pigs. A total of 36 crossbred (Landrace × Yorkshire × Duroc) weaned female pigs of 28 days old were reared under three dietary treatments. Treatments were 1) corn-soybean meal diet, 2) 0.30% synthetic tryptophan + pyridoxine + niacin, and 3) 5% SDPP. The experimental results indicated no significant difference (P > 0.05) in feed intake for pigs fed the …
The Effects Of Red Grape Pomace Inclusion In Grower Diet On Amino Acid Digestibility, Intestinal Microflora, And Sera And Liver Antioxidant Activity In Broilers, Martina Lichovnikova, Libor Kalhotka, Vojtech Adam, Borivoj Klejdus, Vojtech Anderle
The Effects Of Red Grape Pomace Inclusion In Grower Diet On Amino Acid Digestibility, Intestinal Microflora, And Sera And Liver Antioxidant Activity In Broilers, Martina Lichovnikova, Libor Kalhotka, Vojtech Adam, Borivoj Klejdus, Vojtech Anderle
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of dietary red grape pomace (RGP) on amino acid digestibility (AIAAD), intestinal microflora, and antioxidant activity in the sera and liver. Sixty-six broilers were housed in battery cages. They were allocated to six cages corresponding to two dietary treatments with three replicates of each treatment. The treatments were administered from 10 to 36 days and included a control diet and a diet containing 1.5% RGP dry powder with the other components remaining unchanged, compared to the control. The RGP had a significant (P < 0.05) positive effect on the apparent metabolizable energy. The majority of coefficients of AIAAD were higher in the RGP. The ileal digestibility of threonine, serine, proline, and glycine was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in RGP. RGP had a positive effect (P < 0.05) on the content of Lactobacillus in the lower part of the ileum. The blood sera of broilers fed RGP had significantly (P < 0.05) lower 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and uric acid content. The RGP at a concentration of 15 g/kg in the grower diet did not affect the growth of broilers, and RGP is suitable for broiler diets to improve gastrointestinal tract functionality.
Evaluation Of Postthaw Sperm Parameters And Fertility Of Cholistani Service Bulls, Umer Farooq, Syed Aamer Mahmood, Ijaz Ahmad, Nazir Ahmad, Musadiq Idris, Muhammad Tariq Abbas
Evaluation Of Postthaw Sperm Parameters And Fertility Of Cholistani Service Bulls, Umer Farooq, Syed Aamer Mahmood, Ijaz Ahmad, Nazir Ahmad, Musadiq Idris, Muhammad Tariq Abbas
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The present study was conducted with the objective of evaluating Cholistani service bulls on the basis of their postthaw sperm parameters and fertilizing potential through artificial insemination under the prevailing local climate. Semen from each experimental bull (n = 6) was collected at weekly intervals over a 12-month period, frozen, thawed, and evaluated for postthaw sperm parameters. Fertility rate of postthaw samples was determined by inseminating 1200 Cholistani cows in 2 trials: Trial 1 had 600 cows with 100 inseminations per bull to assess the effect of individual bulls and Trial 2 had 600 inseminations with 150 insemination doses frozen …
Evaluation Of Serum Enzyme Activities And Protein Fractions In Brucella-Infected Cows, Mohamed Fahmy Abou Elazab
Evaluation Of Serum Enzyme Activities And Protein Fractions In Brucella-Infected Cows, Mohamed Fahmy Abou Elazab
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to evaluate potential changes in serum enzyme activities and protein fractions in Brucella-infected cows. A total of 1100 serum samples of dairy cows were screened for Brucella infection using the Rose Bengal test (RBT). Serum samples reacting positively to the RBT were subjected to indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for confirmation. Thirty serum samples from serologically positive cows and 30 from negative (healthy) cows were analyzed for alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) activities and total protein (TP) concentrations and serum protein …
Effects Of Hydrolyzed And Live Yeasts On Rumen Microbial Fermentation In A Semicontinuous Culture System (Rusitec), Hakan Öztürk, Yasemi̇n Salgirli Demi̇rbaş, Farah Gönül Aydin, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Ferhunde Meli̇s Ünler, Mehmet Bahri̇ Emre
Effects Of Hydrolyzed And Live Yeasts On Rumen Microbial Fermentation In A Semicontinuous Culture System (Rusitec), Hakan Öztürk, Yasemi̇n Salgirli Demi̇rbaş, Farah Gönül Aydin, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Ferhunde Meli̇s Ünler, Mehmet Bahri̇ Emre
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of hydrolyzed and live forms of yeast products from Saccharomyces cerevisiae on in vitro fermentation of a 50:50 forage:concentrate substrate using the rumen simulation technique (Rusitec). The Rusitec system consisted of nine fermentation vessels: three of them received daily 0.5 g/L hydrolyzed yeast, three vessels received daily 0.5 g/L live yeast, and three vessels received no additives (control). After an adaptation period of 7 days, the main fermentation characteristics were evaluated for 7 consecutive days. Ruminal pH was decreased (P < 0.05) by hydrolyzed yeast, whereas no effects were observed after live yeast treatment. Both hydrolyzed and live yeasts tended to increase butyrate production (P = 0.052). Acetate to propionate ratio was significantly higher (P < 0.05) for live yeast. Both products increased NH3-N concentration, and it was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in live yeast in comparison with that in hydrolyzed yeast. Digestibility of dry matter was not significantly affected by both yeast treatments. Overall, these results showed that different types of yeast products in terms of their viability status had significant actions in ruminal microbial metabolism in different ways.
Conservation And Management Of Fallow Deer (Dama Dama Dama L.)On Lemnos Island, Greece, Mariama Mattila, Ioannis Hadjigeorgiou
Conservation And Management Of Fallow Deer (Dama Dama Dama L.)On Lemnos Island, Greece, Mariama Mattila, Ioannis Hadjigeorgiou
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A small population of European fallow deer (Dama dama dama L.) was transferred to Myrina, Lemnos Island, Greece, in the early 1970s from the island of Rhodes. Since the Rhodian population may preserve a remarkable proportion of the original genetic diversity, it is necessary to preserve its offspring population. Our objective was to estimate population size, vegetation cover, and key stakeholder attitudes towards deer on the island, based on personal interviews. Following the visual inspection method, we estimated that there were 47 fallow deer in the fortress area (38 females, 3 males, and 6 fawns). For the total ground cover …
Analysis Of Acid?Base Disorders In Calves With Lactic Acidosis Using Aclassic Model And Strong Ion Approach, Michal Bednarski, Robert Kupczynski
Analysis Of Acid?Base Disorders In Calves With Lactic Acidosis Using Aclassic Model And Strong Ion Approach, Michal Bednarski, Robert Kupczynski
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objective of this study was to analyze the disorders of acid-base balance in calves with lactic acidosis using the classic model and the strong ion approach. The study included 40 calves: group I was the control group (n = 20) and group II consisted of calves with diarrhea and lactic acidosis (n = 20). The highest lactate concentration (5.49 ± 2.58 mmol/L) was documented in diarrheic calves. The diarrheic calves presented with significantly lower pH, pCO2, and concentrations of HCO3- (P < 0.01), and with higher anion gap (AG), strong ion difference (SID3, SID7), and strong ion gap (SIG) (P < 0.01) than the controls. In the group of diarrheic calves lactic acid correlated with AG (r = 0.684, P < 0.01), SID3 (r = 0.718, P < 0.01), SID7 (r = 0.494, P = 0.03), and SIG (r = 0.561, P = 0.01). There was a negative correlation between lactate and effective SID (SIDEff) (r = -0.499, P = 0.02), and total plasma concentration of nonvolatile buffers (ATot ) (r = -0.361, P = 0.04). The results indicated that in lactic acidosis there were specific disturbances with an increased concentration of unmeasured strong ions.
Breed, Parity, And Cycle Season Effects On Life-Timereproduction In Bitches: A Retrospective Study, Bülent Polat, Armağan Çolak, Mehmet Cengi̇z, Orçun Cannazi̇k, Armağan Hayirli
Breed, Parity, And Cycle Season Effects On Life-Timereproduction In Bitches: A Retrospective Study, Bülent Polat, Armağan Çolak, Mehmet Cengi̇z, Orçun Cannazi̇k, Armağan Hayirli
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effects of breed, parity, and season on the reproductive parameters in bitches reared under a temperate climate. Breeding and pregnancy statuses, proestrus, estrus, and pregnancy durations, litter size, and cycle interval were recorded from German shepherds (GS, n = 34), Labrador retrievers (LA, n = 23), Belgian Malinois dogs (BM, n = 13), and Pointers (PO, n = 9) up to 10th parities. The mean age at first breeding (464.8 ± 26.2 days, mean ± SD) and the pregnancy rate (74.6%) were not different among breeds. The pregnancy duration was …
In Situ Degradation Of Almond (Prunus Dulcis L.) Hulls, A Potential Feed Material For Ruminants, Saeid Jafari, Alireza Alizadeh, Ali Imni, Goh Yong Meng, Mohamed Ali Rajion, Mahdi Ebrahimi
In Situ Degradation Of Almond (Prunus Dulcis L.) Hulls, A Potential Feed Material For Ruminants, Saeid Jafari, Alireza Alizadeh, Ali Imni, Goh Yong Meng, Mohamed Ali Rajion, Mahdi Ebrahimi
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The nutritive values of almond hulls (Ahs), alfalfa (ALF), and sugar beet pulp (SBP) were determined using the in situ nylon bag technique. The ruminal dry matter (DM) degradation kinetics of 4 varieties of Ahs were compared with ALF and SBP. The almond varieties tested were Rabbi (RAB), Mamaii (MAM), Shahrud 15 (SH15), and Shokufe (SH). Samples were incubated in triplicate at 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, and 96 h in 3 rumen-fistulated steers. The average total degradability fraction (TDF) of DM in Ahs was 89.00%. Although the TDF of Ahs (86.50%) was lower than that of …
The Prediction Of The Prevalence And Risk Factors For Subclinical Heifermastitis In Turkish Dairy Farms, Ayhan Baştan, Seçki̇n Salar, Mehmet Cengi̇z, İsfendi̇yar Darbaz, Mürşi̇de Ayşe Demi̇rel, Doğukan Özen
The Prediction Of The Prevalence And Risk Factors For Subclinical Heifermastitis In Turkish Dairy Farms, Ayhan Baştan, Seçki̇n Salar, Mehmet Cengi̇z, İsfendi̇yar Darbaz, Mürşi̇de Ayşe Demi̇rel, Doğukan Özen
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors for subclinical heifer mastitis and to create a model that can predict the prevalence of subclinical mastitis of pregnant heifers in farms in Turkey. Lacteal secretion samples were taken from 439 pregnant (6-9 months) heifers and bacteriological analyses were performed. In this study, 37.47% of the samples were determined to be infected. In lacteal secretion samples, the isolation rate of coagulase-negative staphylococci and Staphylococcus aureus was 44.83% and 35.71%, respectively. The incidence of mastitis was calculated as 42.87 ± 4.12%. An eight-question survey was conducted. Using the data collected, …
Macroanatomical Characteristics Of Plexus Brachialis And Its Branches In Martens (Martes Foina), Yasi̇n Demi̇raslan, Mevlüt Aykut, Özcan Özgel
Macroanatomical Characteristics Of Plexus Brachialis And Its Branches In Martens (Martes Foina), Yasi̇n Demi̇raslan, Mevlüt Aykut, Özcan Özgel
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of this study was to determine the macroanatomical characteristics of nerves forming the plexus brachialis and originating from plexus in beech martens. A total of 6 beech martens (3 males and 3 females) that died in traffic accidents and were brought to Mehmet Akif Ersoy University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Anatomy on various dates were used in this study. Nerves forming the plexus brachialis and originating from this plexus in martens were dissected and their results were recorded. According to the obtained results, it was observed that the plexus brachialis in beech martens was composed of …
Effects Of Probiotics, Oligosaccharides, And Berberine Combinationson Growth Performance Of Pigs, Guoge Fan, Juan Chang, Qingqiang Yin, Xiao Wang, Xiaowei Dang
Effects Of Probiotics, Oligosaccharides, And Berberine Combinationson Growth Performance Of Pigs, Guoge Fan, Juan Chang, Qingqiang Yin, Xiao Wang, Xiaowei Dang
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In order to find alternative feed additives to replace antibiotics for safe animal production, combinations of probiotics, oligosaccharides, and berberine were used in this study. Ninety 60-day-old pigs were assigned to 9 groups, with 10 pigs for each group. Group 1 was the control, group 2 had antibiotics added, and groups 3-9 had different levels of combinations added. The experimental period was 60 days. The results indicated that average daily gain and feed conversion ratio had no significant differences among the 9 groups (P > 0.05); however, the diarrhea rates in the control group and the high probiotic groups with low …
Effects Of Duck Feed Supplemented With Invasive Giant Salvinia(Salvinia Molesta) On Duck Meat Characteristics, Bambang Dwiloka, Agus Setiadi, Siswanto Imam Santoso, Edjeng Suprijatna, Siti Susanti
Effects Of Duck Feed Supplemented With Invasive Giant Salvinia(Salvinia Molesta) On Duck Meat Characteristics, Bambang Dwiloka, Agus Setiadi, Siswanto Imam Santoso, Edjeng Suprijatna, Siti Susanti
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The present work was designed to study the potency of Salvinia molesta (SM) as feedstuff influencing meat characteristics in ducks for the first time. Therefore, the study aimed to evaluate the effects of fermented (FSM) and nonfermented (NFSM) SM powder as a duck feed supplement on the lipid composition (fat, total cholesterol, LDL, and HDL levels) and fatty acid profile of duck meat, as well as its protein and water content. This study included eighty 4-week-old ducks, which were assigned at random to 2 groups based on treatment: basal diets (control) and supplementation with SM (15% NFSM, 15% FSM, 17.5% …
Evaluation Of The Genetic Resistance Status To Classical And Atypicalscrapie In Karacabey Merino Rams, Yalçin Yaman, Mehmet İhsan Soysal, Cemal Ün
Evaluation Of The Genetic Resistance Status To Classical And Atypicalscrapie In Karacabey Merino Rams, Yalçin Yaman, Mehmet İhsan Soysal, Cemal Ün
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Scrapie, the oldest prion disease of sheep, has two types: classical and atypical scrapie. It was determined that some nucleotide polymorphisms in the PrP coding gene have affected classical and atypical scrapie susceptibility. Consequently, EU member states have established breeding programs aiming to increase genetic resistance of their flocks to classical scrapie. These breeding programs have primarily been implemented in economically important breeds. Thus, we investigated classical and atypical scrapie related PrP genotypes of the Karacabey merino breed, which is of great economic importance in western regions of Turkey. In relation to classical scrapie, three alleles (ARR, ARQ, and VRQ) …
Allometry Of Head Size And Shape Dimorphism In The Grass Snake (Natrix Natrix L.), Bartosz Borczyk
Allometry Of Head Size And Shape Dimorphism In The Grass Snake (Natrix Natrix L.), Bartosz Borczyk
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was conducted to investigate allometry of head growth patterns in the grass snake (Natrix natrix (Linnaeus, 1758)). Although male and female grass snakes differ in relative head size, their head growth patterns follow similar trajectories. The sexual differences are roughly constant during ontogeny. Most head dimensions grow with negative allometry or isometry with respect to the snout?vent length except head width, which grows with positive allometry in both sexes.
Effect Of Organic Zinc Supplementation On Growth, Nutrient Utilization, And Plasma Zinc Status In Lambs, Mokhtar Mallaki, Mohammad Ali Norouzian, Ali Akbar Khadem
Effect Of Organic Zinc Supplementation On Growth, Nutrient Utilization, And Plasma Zinc Status In Lambs, Mokhtar Mallaki, Mohammad Ali Norouzian, Ali Akbar Khadem
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of supplemental zinc (Zn) on performance, nutrient digestibility, and plasma Zn status in Zandi lambs. In experiment 1, 18 male lambs (BW = 21.30 ± 0.55 kg) were fed a basal diet containing 22.8 mg Zn/kg dry matter (DM) with no supplemental Zn (control) or 20 mg of supplemental Zn/kg of DM from Zn sulfate (ZnS) or Zn peptide (ZnP). Average daily gain and dry matter intake were higher for the lambs fed the diet supplemented with ZnP. Feed conversion ratio was significantly (P < 0.05) lower in the ZnP group compared to the control and ZnS groups. In experiment 2, an in vitro gas production technique was used to evaluate the effects of zinc source on the gas production parameters. Rate of gas production after 6 h and total production of gas after 24 and 48 h did not differ between groups. In vitro DM digestibility, short-chain fatty acids, and ME content were increased (P < 0.05) by ZnP supplementation when compared to the ZnS and control groups. The results of this study showed that feeding ZnP improves performance and digestibility of DM and could result in higher metabolizable energy and short-chain fatty acid yield.