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Quality Control Studies On Conventional Carbamazepine Tablets Available On The Turkish Drug Market, Tansel Çomoğlu, Nurşi̇n Gönül Jan 2005

Quality Control Studies On Conventional Carbamazepine Tablets Available On The Turkish Drug Market, Tansel Çomoğlu, Nurşi̇n Gönül

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Carbamazepine (CBZ) is a widely used antiepileptic drug. It is used to control grandmal seizure as well as in the treatment of neuralgia. The drug is characterised by slow and irregular gastrointestinal absorption due to its low water solubility. In clinics, for conventional dosage forms of CBZ, single daily dosing is insufficient; effective CBZ level is provided by multiple drug administration. Multiplicity of dosage causes inconsistent plasma CBZ levels leading to side effects because of narrow therapeutic and toxic levels. In this study, quality controls of different conventional CBZ tablets which are commercially available on the Turkish drug market were …

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Effect Of Demineralized Bone Matrix On Resorption Of Autogenous Cortical Bone Graft In Rats, Hati̇ce Altundal, Hakan Sayrak, Çağri Deli̇lbaşi Jan 2005

Effect Of Demineralized Bone Matrix On Resorption Of Autogenous Cortical Bone Graft In Rats, Hati̇ce Altundal, Hakan Sayrak, Çağri Deli̇lbaşi

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of demineralized bone matrix (DBM) on autogenous cortical bone resorption in rats. Fifty-six male Wistar rats were used and divided into the baseline group (n = 8), the experimental group (n = 24) and the control group (n = 24). The experimental and contol groups were subdivided into three groups. Each subgroup was followed-up for 2, 4, and 12 weeks respectively. Initially, overnight fasting urine and blood samples were collected from the baseline group to obtain biochemical parameters in healthy rats. In the experimental group, bone defects 3 mm in …

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Does Early Enteral Feeding Affect Clinical Outcome Or Cytokine Profiles After Elective Surgery For Colorectal Cancer?, Elizabeth Anne Baker, Lynne Williams, Sanaa El-Gaddal, Fintan Bergin, David John Leaper Jan 2005

Does Early Enteral Feeding Affect Clinical Outcome Or Cytokine Profiles After Elective Surgery For Colorectal Cancer?, Elizabeth Anne Baker, Lynne Williams, Sanaa El-Gaddal, Fintan Bergin, David John Leaper

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Patients who have intestinal cancer are prone to malnutrition, which can result in deterioration of physiological function, poor wound healing, increased risk of infection and prolonged hospital stay. These complications are particularly relevant after colorectal surgery. Early enteral feeding, to enhance nutritional status, has been reported to reduce post-operative complications, length of hospital stay and morbidity and mortality after upper gastro-intestinal cancer surgery. Inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-a (\alpha)), clinical outcomes and postoperative complications were measured in 147 patients undergoing elective surgery for colorectal cancer (84 standard care; 64 patients had early enteral feeding in addition). There were no significant differences …

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Juvenile Dermatomyositis Resistant To Steroids, Muzaffer Polat, İpek Akil, Tarkan İki̇zoğlu, Seli̇m Serter, Mi̇ne Özkol, Özge Yilmaz İki̇zoğlu, Şenol Coşkun Jan 2005

Juvenile Dermatomyositis Resistant To Steroids, Muzaffer Polat, İpek Akil, Tarkan İki̇zoğlu, Seli̇m Serter, Mi̇ne Özkol, Özge Yilmaz İki̇zoğlu, Şenol Coşkun

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

POLAT^1, İpek AKIL^1, Tarkan İKİZOĞLU^1, Selim SERTER^2, Mine ÖZKOL^2, Özge YILMAZ İKİZOĞLU^1, Şenol COŞKUN^1 ^1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Celal Bayar University, Manisa - Turkey ^2Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Celal Bayar University, Manisa - Turkey

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Gunshot Wounds And Late Infection, Orhan Yildiz, Emi̇ne Alp, Serap Şi̇mşek, Ahmet Selçuklu, Mehmet Doğanay Jan 2005

Gunshot Wounds And Late Infection, Orhan Yildiz, Emi̇ne Alp, Serap Şi̇mşek, Ahmet Selçuklu, Mehmet Doğanay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

LDIZ^1, Emine ALP^1, Serap ŞİMŞEK^1, Ahmet SELÇUKLU^2, Mehmet DOĞANAY^2 ^1Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri - Turkey ^2Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri - Turkey

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National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory Experience In Multi Center Quality Control Programs For Molecular Diagnostics Of Tuberculosis, Gülnur Tarhan, İsmai̇l Ceyhan, Sali̇h Cesur Jan 2005

National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory Experience In Multi Center Quality Control Programs For Molecular Diagnostics Of Tuberculosis, Gülnur Tarhan, İsmai̇l Ceyhan, Sali̇h Cesur

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Nucleic acid amplification methods to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) in clinical specimens are increasingly used to diagnose tuberculosis. A number of nucleic acids amplification assays have been developed to detect MTBC DNA in clinical material. These assays differ in their requirements for sample volume and sample preparation, methods of amplification, and methods of detection. There are advantages and disadvantages of all assays; thus, there is probably no assay which is best suited to all situations. Quality control programs for molecular diagnostics (QCMD) based on nucleic acid amplification have not been widely implemented in clinical laboratories and remain limited to …

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Tsh Levels In Turkish Adults: Prevalences And Associations With Serum Lipids, Coronary Heart Disease And Metabolic Syndrome, Gülay Hergenç, Altan Onat, Si̇nan Albayrak, Ahmet Karabulut, Serdar Türkmen, İbrahi̇m Sari, Günay Can Jan 2005

Tsh Levels In Turkish Adults: Prevalences And Associations With Serum Lipids, Coronary Heart Disease And Metabolic Syndrome, Gülay Hergenç, Altan Onat, Si̇nan Albayrak, Ahmet Karabulut, Serdar Türkmen, İbrahi̇m Sari, Günay Can

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Overt hypothyroidism is implicated in atherosclerosis through dyslipidemia, hypertension, and hyperhomoscysteinemia. Epidemiological data related to the role of thyroid hormones in the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and metabolic syndrome (MS) in Turkish adults are lacking. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was measured in the 2004 follow-up of the Turkish Adult Risk Factor Study, with the aim of investigating thyroid hormone status as a possible risk factor in CHD and MS in the population sample. To this end, a subgroup of the cohort (512 men and women: mean age 52 ± 11.4) in whom the prevalences for CHD, MS and …

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Correlation Between Down Syndrome And The Level Of Placental Alkaline Phosphatase In Amniotic Fluid, Canan Uçar, Sevi̇m Balci, Ergül Tunçbi̇lek, İbrahi̇m Ünsal Jan 2005

Correlation Between Down Syndrome And The Level Of Placental Alkaline Phosphatase In Amniotic Fluid, Canan Uçar, Sevi̇m Balci, Ergül Tunçbi̇lek, İbrahi̇m Ünsal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between Down syndrome and the level of placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) in amniotic fluid. A total of 279 amniotic fluid samples taken between 14 and 24 gestational weeks were investigated in this study. Karyotype analysis was made in all samples. In 10 samples trisomy 21 was determined, in one sample trisomy 18, in two samples 47,XXY, in six samples various structural chromosomal anomalies and in 260 samples normal karyotype. PLAP was measured using a fluorometric heat inactivation assay. Mean PLAP multiples of normal gestational median (MOM) value in samples with …

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The Prevalence And Resistance Patterns Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa In Intensive Care Units In A University Hospital, Lütfü Savaş, Ni̇zami̇ Duran, Nazan Savaş, Yusuf Önlen, Sabahatti̇n Ocak Jan 2005

The Prevalence And Resistance Patterns Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa In Intensive Care Units In A University Hospital, Lütfü Savaş, Ni̇zami̇ Duran, Nazan Savaş, Yusuf Önlen, Sabahatti̇n Ocak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The intensive care units (ICUs) are burdened with a high frequency of nosocomial infections often caused by multiresistant nosocomial pathogens. Pseudomonas aeruginosa has emerged as one of the most problematic Gram-negative pathogens. The objective of this study was to identify frequency of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from the various clinical samples in ICUs, and to investigate resistance patterns against various antibiotics widely used for treatment. This study was carried out between September 2000-September 2002. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed by the disc diffusion method according to NCCLS (National Commitee for Clinical and Laboratory Standards) guidelines. The following antibiotics were tested: imipenem, meropenem, …

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Prospective Analysis Of Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Of Mrsa In A Turkish University Hospital, Lütfü Savaş, Ni̇zami̇ Duran, Yusuf Önlen, Nazan Savaş, Mustafa Erayman Jan 2005

Prospective Analysis Of Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Of Mrsa In A Turkish University Hospital, Lütfü Savaş, Ni̇zami̇ Duran, Yusuf Önlen, Nazan Savaş, Mustafa Erayman

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important nosocomial pathogen. The prevalence of MRSA in many countries is increasing and, in some hospitals, more than half of all S. aureus disease isolates are MRSA. MRSA strains are becoming increasingly multiresistant, and have recently developed resistance to vancomycin, which has been used successfully to treat MRSA for more than 30 years. In-vitro determination of resistance patterns of S. aureus is critical in terms of administering suitable antimicrobial treatments. The objective of this study was to identify the frequency of MRSA from various clinical samples and resistance patterns against various antibiotics used broadly …

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A Large Odontogenic Keratocyst Containing A Third Molar Tooth In The Maxillary Antrum, Keri̇m Ortakoğlu, Berkay Tolga Süer, Meti̇n Şençi̇men Jan 2005

A Large Odontogenic Keratocyst Containing A Third Molar Tooth In The Maxillary Antrum, Keri̇m Ortakoğlu, Berkay Tolga Süer, Meti̇n Şençi̇men

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

TAKOĞLU, Berkay Tolga SÜER, Metin ŞENÇİMEN Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara - Turkey

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Peripheral Facial Paralysis And Apoptosis Induced By Herpes Simplex Type I Virus: A Rat Study, Ni̇met Kabakuş, H. Cengi̇z Alpay, Ahmet Gödekmerdan, Üzeyi̇r Gök, Nusret Akpolat Jan 2005

Peripheral Facial Paralysis And Apoptosis Induced By Herpes Simplex Type I Virus: A Rat Study, Ni̇met Kabakuş, H. Cengi̇z Alpay, Ahmet Gödekmerdan, Üzeyi̇r Gök, Nusret Akpolat

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Different results have been reported concerning the impact of agents used in the treatment of idiopathic facial nerve paralysis (FNP) generated by HSV type I (HSV-I) on the apoptotic process. We aimed at investigating the effects of different agents (steroids, acyclovir and interferon) used in the treatment of idiopathic FNP on the apoptotic process in animals in whom experimental FNP has been produced by HSV-I. After cleaning the auricles of 113 animals, linear injuries were produced, and then 25 micromole KOS HSV-I was inoculated with the solution containing 1.7 x 107 virus per milliliter. On the 6th day after the …

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Effect Of Carotid Stenosis On The Development Of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: An Experimental Study, Canan Atalay, Ednan Bayram, Mehmet Dumlu Aydin, Mehmet Bi̇li̇ci̇, Zafer Okumuş, Cemal Gündoğdu Jan 2005

Effect Of Carotid Stenosis On The Development Of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: An Experimental Study, Canan Atalay, Ednan Bayram, Mehmet Dumlu Aydin, Mehmet Bi̇li̇ci̇, Zafer Okumuş, Cemal Gündoğdu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) may be seen after the invasive procedures of occlusive carotid artery disease. The objective of this experimental study is to investigate the effect of bilateral common carotid artery ligation (BCCAL) on the development of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).Twenty Wistar adult rats (150-200g) were randomly divided into two groups, as follows: (ı) Control group (without BCCAL, n = 5), (II) BCCAL group (n = 15). All rats were sacrificed three months later. The basilar artery with surrounding tissue was removed from the cranium and processed for paraffin embedding. Histopathological and Stereological examinations of the basilar artery were made. During …

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Autoımmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type Ii: A Case Report, Özlem Yersal, Gülbi̇n Seyman, Di̇lek Soysal, Hami̇de Aydoğan, Serra Şenteki̇n, Yi̇ği̇t Sözen Jan 2005

Autoımmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type Ii: A Case Report, Özlem Yersal, Gülbi̇n Seyman, Di̇lek Soysal, Hami̇de Aydoğan, Serra Şenteki̇n, Yi̇ği̇t Sözen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

RSAL^1, Gülbin SEYMAN^1, Dilek SOYSAL^1, Hamide AYDOĞAN^2, Serra ŞENTEKİN^1, Yiğit SÖZEN^1 ^1İzmir Atatürk Education and Research Hospital ,1st Clinic of Internal Medicine; İzmir - Turkey ^2Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Hospital, İzmir - Turkey

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Intrusive Effects Of The Connecticut Intrusion Arch And The Utility Intrusion Arch, Mi̇hri̇ Amasyali, Deni̇z Sağdiç, Hüseyi̇n Ölmez, Erol Akin, Şeni̇z Karaçay Jan 2005

Intrusive Effects Of The Connecticut Intrusion Arch And The Utility Intrusion Arch, Mi̇hri̇ Amasyali, Deni̇z Sağdiç, Hüseyi̇n Ölmez, Erol Akin, Şeni̇z Karaçay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the effects of two different arches, the Connecticut Intrusion Arch (CIA) and the Utility Intrusion Arch (UIA). A total of 20 patients (15 girls and 5 boys) having Class I or Class II malocclusions with deep bite were divided into two groups. Lateral cephalograms were obtained before treatment and after intrusion of upper incisors. Statistical evaluation of lateral cephalograms revealed that upper incisors were intruded and protruded, upper first molars were extruded, and lower incisors were protruded in both groups. Due to the extrusion of the molars, anterior and posterior …

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

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

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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

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

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

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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

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The Effect Of Oxytetracycline On Non-Specific Immune Response In Sea Bream (Sparus Aurata L. 1758), Ramazan Serezli̇, Haşmet Çağirgan, İbrahi̇m Okumuş, Süleyman Akhan, Fi̇kri̇ Balta Jan 2005

The Effect Of Oxytetracycline On Non-Specific Immune Response In Sea Bream (Sparus Aurata L. 1758), Ramazan Serezli̇, Haşmet Çağirgan, İbrahi̇m Okumuş, Süleyman Akhan, Fi̇kri̇ Balta

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the immunomodulatory effects of orally administered oxytetracycline HCl (OTC) of 75 mg/kg body weight for 10 days on the immune response in sea bream (Sparus aurata L. 1758) using the nitro blue tetrazolium (NBT) reduction test and erythrocyte and leucocyte counts. Administration of 75 mg/kg OTC for 10 days enhanced the non-specific immune response, and increased NBT (+) cell, total erythrocyte and leucocyte numbers in sea bream at 23 ± 1 ºC. The effect of OTC on the immune system lasted around 21 days after ceasing the administration and the parameters …

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Determination Of The Recruitment To Stock And Reproduction Period For Flounder (Platichthys Flesus Luscus Pallas, 1811) Along The Trabzon-Rize Coast, Eastern Black Sea, Erhan Çi̇loğlu Jan 2005

Determination Of The Recruitment To Stock And Reproduction Period For Flounder (Platichthys Flesus Luscus Pallas, 1811) Along The Trabzon-Rize Coast, Eastern Black Sea, Erhan Çi̇loğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The length and weight distribution of flounder (Platichthys flesus luscus Pallas, 1811) were 14.2-34.1 cm and 28.879-611.0 g, respectively. The samples were distributed between the 0 and VII age groups. Von Bertalanffy growth parameters for flounder were L_t = 41.241[1-e^{-0.161(t+3.240)}] for females, L_t= 33.567[1-e^{-0.181(t+3.525)}] for males and L_t = 40.577[1-e^{-0.142(t+3.105)}] for the sexes combined. Reproduction took place from December to March but peaked in December. Two recruitment periods were determined for flounder: the first was January to July, and the second August to November. The proportions of recruitment in the first and second periods were 68.13% and 31.87%, respectively.

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

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

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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

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Relationships Between Milk Yield And Udder Measurements In Brown Swiss Cows, Muammer Ti̇lki̇, Şeref İnal, Mehmet Çolak, Mustafa Gari̇p Jan 2005

Relationships Between Milk Yield And Udder Measurements In Brown Swiss Cows, Muammer Ti̇lki̇, Şeref İnal, Mehmet Çolak, Mustafa Gari̇p

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of udder and teat measurements on milk yield in Brown Swiss Cows were studied. The differences among the means for front and rear teat length, front and rear teat diameter, front and rear udder height, distance between front teats and mammary type scores in different lactation numbers were statistically significant (P < 0.001). Front and rear teat length, and front and rear udder height after milking were higher than before milking. Front and rear teat diameter, distance between front teats, distance between rear teats and distance between front and rear teats after milking were lower than before milking. Furthermore, 305-day milk yield and milk yield per milking were significantly positively correlated with distance between front and rear teats and mammary type scores before milking (P < 0.001). The mean values before milking for front and rear teat length, front and rear teat diameter, front and rear teat udder height, distance between front teats, distance between rear teats, distance between front and rear teats and mammary type scores at general lactation were 59.45 and 49.72 mm, 22.14 and 21.53 mm, 47.96 and 47.59 cm, 12.29 cm, 7.76 cm, 9.58 cm and 23.65, respectively. In conclusion, teat and udder measurements and mammary type scores significantly affected milk yield.

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Bioaccumulation Of Some Heavy Metals (Cd, Fe, Zn, Cu) In Two Bivalvia Species (Pinctada Radiata Leach, 1814 And Brachidontes Pharaonis Fischer, 1870), Müni̇r Zi̇ya Lugal Göksu, Mustafa Akar, Fatma Çevi̇k, Özlem Findik Jan 2005

Bioaccumulation Of Some Heavy Metals (Cd, Fe, Zn, Cu) In Two Bivalvia Species (Pinctada Radiata Leach, 1814 And Brachidontes Pharaonis Fischer, 1870), Müni̇r Zi̇ya Lugal Göksu, Mustafa Akar, Fatma Çevi̇k, Özlem Findik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Bioaccumulation of some heavy metals (Cd, Fe, Zn and Cu) in fresh parts of 2 bivalvia species (Pinctada radiata Leach, 1814 and Brachidontes pharaonis Fischer, 1870) was examined in samples collected between May, 1999, and April, 2000, in Akkuyu Bay (İçel, Turkey). Heavy metal contents in soft bodies were measured by an atomic absorption spectrophometer. The means of the amounts of heavy metals with standard errors were estimated as follows: 0.0605 ± 0.00467 µgg^{-1} Cd, 2.8227 ± 0.24486 µgg^{-1} Fe, 0.2979 ± 0.02368 µgg^{-1} Zn, and 0.0355 ± 0.00303 µgg^{-1} Cu (wet weight) for B. pharaonis, but for P. radiata …

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Gonadal Oocyte Development In Lhrha Hormone Treated European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax L., 1758) Broodstock, Kürşat Firat, Şahi̇n Saka, Cüneyt Süzer Jan 2005

Gonadal Oocyte Development In Lhrha Hormone Treated European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax L., 1758) Broodstock, Kürşat Firat, Şahi̇n Saka, Cüneyt Süzer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Stages of oocyte maturation in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) gonads after LHRHa hormonal treatment were investigated. LHRHa was injected into sea bass broodstock with an oocyte diameter of 527-580 µm. A second injection was given 12 h after the first injection. For each injection a dose of 10 µg/kg was used. At 24 h, oil globules in oocytes were randomly distributed. These oil globules started to fuse and change to a spherical shape from an ellipsoidal shape at 36 and 42 h. Ovulation was observed between 45 and 54 h after the first intramuscular injection. After 54 h from the …

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The Effects Of Cadmium On Levels Of Glucose In Serum And Glycogen Reserves In The Liver And Muscle Tissues Of Cyprinus Carpio (L., 1758), Bedi̇i̇ Ci̇ci̇k, Kenan Engi̇n Jan 2005

The Effects Of Cadmium On Levels Of Glucose In Serum And Glycogen Reserves In The Liver And Muscle Tissues Of Cyprinus Carpio (L., 1758), Bedi̇i̇ Ci̇ci̇k, Kenan Engi̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The common carp (Cyprinus carpio L., 1758) was exposed to sublethal concentrations of cadmium (0.05, 0.1, 0.5 and 1.0 mgl^{-1}) for 10 days. The levels of serum glucose and glycogen reserves in the liver and muscle tissues were measured both in fish exposed and not exposed to Cd. The levels of glycogen reserves in the liver and muscle tissues were significantly (P < 0.05) decreased in fish exposed to sublethal concentrations of Cd compared with the levels measured in the control groups. The decrease in glycogen levels in the liver and muscle tissues under the highest metal concentration (1.0 mgl^{-1}) were 24% and 29%, respectively. The blood serum glucose levels of fish exposed to Cd were significantly (P < 0.05) increased compared with the levels measured in the control groups. This increase was correlated with the increase in water Cd concentrations.

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Determination Of Seropositivity For Toxoplasma Gondii In Sheep In Şanlıurfa Province, Murat Sevgi̇li̇, Cahi̇t Babür, Serpi̇l Nalbantoğlu, Gülçi̇n Karaş, Zati̇ Vatansever Jan 2005

Determination Of Seropositivity For Toxoplasma Gondii In Sheep In Şanlıurfa Province, Murat Sevgi̇li̇, Cahi̇t Babür, Serpi̇l Nalbantoğlu, Gülçi̇n Karaş, Zati̇ Vatansever

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to detect the seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii in sheep in Şanlıurfa province using the Sabin-Feldman dye test. Serum samples collected from 300 sheep were tested for T. gondii. Serological examination revealed 167 (55.66%) sheep to be seropositive. Among these sera the numbers of seropositive samples at certain dilution steps were as follows: 65 at 1/16, 63 at 1/64, 27 at 1/256 and 12 at 1/1024. There was no significant correlation between seropositivity and the factors age, sex and breed. In conclusion, detection of a 34% seropositivity rate in 1/64 and higher dilutions indicates the …

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Seroprevalence Of Neospora Caninum In Cattle In The Province Of Şanlıurfa, Murat Sevgi̇li̇, Mehtap Gül Altaş, Oktay Keski̇n Jan 2005

Seroprevalence Of Neospora Caninum In Cattle In The Province Of Şanlıurfa, Murat Sevgi̇li̇, Mehtap Gül Altaş, Oktay Keski̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Blood samples were collected from 305 cows in the province of Şanlıurfa for determining the seroprevalence of Neospora caninum. Serum samples were analyzed for antibodies against N. caninum antigen using a commercially competitive inhibition (CI) ELISA. Antibodies to N. caninum were found in 23 of the 305 (7.5%) cow sera based on ELISA test results. With regard to seropositivity, no significant difference was observed among the origin, animal breed, and age (P > 0.05).

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Microbiological Properties Of Boneless Sheep Meat In Kahramanmaraş, Özlem Turgay Jan 2005

Microbiological Properties Of Boneless Sheep Meat In Kahramanmaraş, Özlem Turgay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was undertaken to determine the microbiological properties of boneless sheep meat sold by supermarkets, local markets and butchers in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, and also to examine the microbiological quality of the food surfaces and tools used. Of the meat samples, 93 were collected from supermarkets (group 1), 25 from local markets (group 2) and 21 from butchers (group 3). Food surface and tool samples were collected from 139 cutting tables, 139 chopping boards, 139 workbenches, 255 knives, 139 balances and 278 aprons. The mean values of the aerobic plate count (log CFU/g) of the boneless sheep meat samples from …

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Chorionic Villus Sampling (Cvs) In Cows, Fulya Tekşen, Mustafa Kaymaz, Okan Ertuğrul Jan 2005

Chorionic Villus Sampling (Cvs) In Cows, Fulya Tekşen, Mustafa Kaymaz, Okan Ertuğrul

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Eleven slaughtered Holstein and 11 slaughtered Holstein x Anatolian black pregnant cows (10 female, 12 male fetuses) were studied. Gestational ages of the cattle ranged from 67 days to 245 days. The average ages for the first trimester and second trimester were 79.58 ± 3.04 and 113.89 ± 4.08 days, respectively. In this first attempt, 3 cultures failed and no metaphase could be obtained. In the rest of the cases 9 females with 60 XX and 10 males with 60 XY were obtained. In addition to normal metaphase plates, a high incidence of tetraploid plates belonging to normal fetus phenotypes …

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Altering The Lactation Cycle: Is A 60-Day Dry Period Too Long?, Mehmet Şükrü Gülay Jan 2005

Altering The Lactation Cycle: Is A 60-Day Dry Period Too Long?, Mehmet Şükrü Gülay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The most critical problem for the evaluation of different dry period lengths is the relationship between days dry and subsequent milk production. It is assumed that when a cow is dried off, the loss in the current lactation will be compensated for by greater milk production during the following lactation. However, the process of parturition and initiation of lactation are extremely important events and they are associated with many problems that may result in removal of the individual cow from the herd or in greatly reduced milk production, especially early in the lactation. Therefore, identification of the shortest possible dry …

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The Effect Of Mad Cow (Bse) Scare On Beef Demand And Sales Loss: The Case Of İzmir, Bülent Mi̇ran, Sedef Akgüngör Jan 2005

The Effect Of Mad Cow (Bse) Scare On Beef Demand And Sales Loss: The Case Of İzmir, Bülent Mi̇ran, Sedef Akgüngör

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This paper investigates the effect of the BSE scare on beef consumption due to the intense media coverage. Using monthly data, a beef demand model for January 1995-February 1997 period is estimated for İzmir Province. Beef sales dropped immediately after the media coverage on BSE in April 1996 and continued through June 1996 when the intense media coverage stopped. The econometric model reveals that beef sales in İzmir would have been 36.4% higher if the BSE crisis never occurred. The annual individual willingness to pay is $0.5224 per year to avoid consuming BSE contaminated meat.

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