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Reproductive Characteristics Of Holstein Cattle Reared In A Private Dairy Cattle Enterprise In Aydın, Mehmet Kenan Türkyilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the reproductive performance and the factors influencing reproductive performance of Holstein cattle reared in a private dairy cattle enterprise. Over 10 years, 480 records on reproduction were analysed with the least squares technique. Mean days open, services per conception, gestation period and calving interval were 114.5 ± 1.7 days, 2.01 ± 0.04, 278.7 ± 0.3 days and 394.9 ± 1.9 days, respectively. The effect of the lactation number on the gestation period was statistically significant (P < 0.001), whereas calving year and calving season had no significant effect on reproductive performance.

Distribution Of Antigen Types Of Canine Parvovirus Type 2 In Dogs With Hemorrhagic Enteritis In Turkey, Zeki̇ Yilmaz, Annamaria Pratelli, Serhat Torun

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The results of antigenic characterization of canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV2) isolated from the feces of 60 dogs with hemorrhagic enteritis are reported. Antigenic characterization was carried out by comparing the reactivity pattern of 4 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to CPV2 in the hemagglutination inhibition (HI) test. CPV2 was detected in 21 out of 60 dogs (35%) and antigenic typing was able to be performed for only 16 dogs with >=1:8 titers. Nine samples were characterized as CPV2a and 7 as CPV2b, indicating that the CPV2a variant was more common than CPV2b in dog populations in Bursa province in Turkey.

Leiomyoma Localized On The Head Of A Goldfish (Carassius Auratus), Abdulkadi̇r Çi̇ltaş, Olcay Hi̇sar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A tumor structure, 2 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm in size, was observed on the top of a goldfish’s (Carassius auratus) head. On histopathological examination of the tumor tissue, palisadic fusiform smooth muscle cells constituting a focal whirling pattern were seen. No mitosis was observed in the cells. In conclusion, the conventional staining results suggested that the tumor was leiomyoma.

Effects Of Dietary Lipids On Growth And Fatty Acid Composition In Russian Sturgeon (Acipenser Gueldenstaedtii) Juveniles, Erdal Şener, Mustafa Yildiz, Esra Savaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Juvenile Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) fed feeds including fish oil, soybean oil and sunflower oil were researched and the effects of the feeds on the growth performance and fatty acid composition of the fish were studied. In the Sapanca Inland Waters Research and Experiment Department of İstanbul University's Faculty of Fisheries, sturgeon juveniles having an approximate initial weight of 27.23 ± 0.98 g were fed experimental feeds containing different kinds of oil for 63 days. Weight gain was 36.83 ± 1.84 g in the fish oil group, 37.63 ± 1.76 g in the sunflower oil group and 32.91 ± 1.93 …

Purification And Characterization Of Glutathione Reductase From Sheep Liver, Göktuğ Ulusu, Mustafa Erat, Mehmet Çi̇ftçi̇, Hali̇s Şaki̇roğlu, Ebubeki̇r Bakan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Glutathione reductase (Glutathione: NADP^+ oxidoreductase, EC 1.8.1.7; GR) was purified from sheep liver. The purification included 4 steps: preparation of homogenate, ammonium sulfate fractionation, 2', 5'-ADP Sepharose-4B affinity chromatography, and gel filtration chromatography. GR was obtained with a yield of 14.1% having a specific activity of 47.27 EU/mg proteins. Optimal pH, stable pH, and optimal temperature were 8.0, 5.5, and 60 °C, respectively. K_M and V_max values for NADPH and GSSG substrates were 0.0258 and 0.0239 mM, and 0.266 and 0.255 EU/ml, respectively. The overall purification was about 1477-fold for liver GR. The enzyme activity was measured spectrophotometrically at 340 …

Some Productive Characteristics Of F_1, B_1 And F_{1}Xb_{1} Crossbreeds From Simmental X Sar Crossbreeding, Mehmet N. Orman, Okan Ertuğrul, Orhan Alpan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

South Anatolian Red (SAR) cattle are well adapted to the arid, hot and harsh conditions of the region and have the highest milk yield among the local breeds in Turkey. The purpose of this study was to determine the main productive characteristics, such as viability, reproduction and milk production, of F_1, B_1 and F_{1}XB_{1} crossbred genotype groups from Simmental x SAR crossbreeding. A t test was used for 2 group comparisons. In cases of insufficient numbers of variants in the groups Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used where appropriate. There was no difficulty during birth in any of the …

Immunohistochemical Localization Of Fsh Cells In The Pars Distalis Of The Pituitary Gland In Five-Month-Old Laying Hens, Hati̇ce Erdost

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was performed to determine the structural differences and immunohistochemical distribution of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) producing cells in the pars distalis region of the pituitary glands of 5 month-old laying hens, using the labeled avidin-biotin method. Hens begin to lay eggs at approximately the age of 5 months. It was observed that gonadotrophic cells containing FSH were present in both the cephalic and caudal zones and were densely distributed throughout the pars distalis. They appeared to be arranged in either cords or follicles in which branching and anastomosing occurred as well as being found as separate cells. The …

The Prevalence Of Cryptosporidium Parvum In Lambs Around Konya, Ferda Sevi̇nç, Uğur Uslu, Özlem Deri̇nbay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted between January and May 2003 in small-holder sheep farms in Konya. A total of 471 faecal specimens obtained from 1-60 - day-old lambs were examined for the oocysts and coproantigens of Cryptosporidium parvum by Modified Ziehl Neelsen (MZN) staining technique and ELISA. The oocysts and coproantigens of C. parvum were identified in 14 (2.97%) and 43 (9.13%) of the 471 lambs, respectively. The infected lambs examined in the study were asymptomatically infected with C. parvum.

An Abattoir Survey Of Gastro-Intestinal Nematodes In Sheep In The Burdur Region, Turkey, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The gastro-intestinal (GI) organs of 50 sheep randomly selected from local abattoirs in the Burdur region were investigated between September 2000 and August 2001 for the prevalence of GI nematodes and their larval forms and the seasonal fluctuations of these parasites. All the animals examined were infected (100%) with GI nematodes. Twenty-two nematode species were identified and 38,639 nematodes were collected from the infected sheep. The number of parasites per sheep ranged from 11 to 5052 (mean 772.78), while the number of nematode species per animal ranged from 1 to 12 (mean 5.98). The most frequently detected nematodes in the …

Determination Of Reduced Glutathion, Glutathione -S-Transferase And Selenium Levels In Goose Liver Cells With Damage Induced By Carbon Tetrachloride And Ethanol, Aysel Güven, Necati̇ Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The pathological effects of different doses of carbon tetrachloride (CCl_4) and ethyl alcohol (C_{2}H_{5}OH) on reduced glutathione (GSH) and selenium (Se) levels, and on glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity in the livers of geese were examined and compared. The experiments were carried out on 3-week-old clinically healthy geese (Anser anser) weighing 200 - 250 g (40 animals), divided into control and experimental groups of 10 animals each. Group I was the control group; groups II and III were given 1 ml/kg CCl_4 and 1.5 ml/kg body weight (bw) CCl_4, respectively; and group IV was given 5 ml/kg bw 50% ethanol. The treatment …

Investigations On Drift-Net Fishery For Swordfish (Xiphias Gladius L.) In The Aegean Sea, Okan Akyol, Mustafa Erdem, Vahdet Ünal, Tevfi̇k Ceyhan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study reports an investigation carried out on swordfish drift-net fishery at 2 main swordfish fishing ports, Sivrice (northern) and Fethiye (southern), in the Aegean Sea in 2001-2002. Forty-five boats are used for swordfish fishing in the Turkish Aegean Sea. In these major areas, the highest number of boats 6-10 m in length and 11.5-80 hp in engine power was in the Sivrice area, while the highest number 10-14 m in length and 85-135 hp in engine power was in the Fethiye area. Almost all of the boats were made of wood. Swordfish drift-netting accurs in practice between Sivrice and …

Evaluation Of Echocardiographic Examination Findings In Dogs With Mitral Valve Prolapse, Murat Ki̇bar, Melahat Toker, Savaş Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was performed to investigate the prevalence of mitral valve prolapse (MVP) in dogs, and to evaluate protrusive changes in the mitral valve by echocardiographic examination. Thirty-five dogs were examined, including those observed clinically normal, and animals with suspected cardiac disease displaying lethargy, coughing, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, or syncope. The echocardiographic examination revealed 19 (54.2%) of the dogs to have MVP, whereas 16 (45.7%) had a normal mitral valve. It was concluded that the degree of protrusion of the mitral valve in systole differs in individual dogs with mitral prolapse. MVP, determined to be widespread in dogs, can …

Effects Of Salinity On The Osmoregulatory Functions Of The Gills In Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Yusuf Güner, Osman Özden, Haşmet Çağirgan, Muhammet Altunok, Volkan Kizak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Changes in branchial Na^+-K^+-ATPase activity, and the number and size of chloride cells resulting from the transfer of fish into seawater were investigated in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) (22.03 -+ 0.91 g), which were transferred to full strength seawater (36‰) directly and for 14 days. Whole mortality occurred when the tilapia were transferred into seawater directly. That is, no acclimation was allowed. Branchial chloride cell numbers decreased after seawater exposure, whereas a gradual increase was observed in chloride cell sizes. However, the chloride cells of seawater-adapted individuals showed a 2-fold increase in size (P < 0.05). Initially 5‰ and 10‰ salinity resulted in lowered branchial Na^+-K^+-ATPase activity but then this activity increased and the highest activity was at 25‰ salinity (P < 0.01). This study demonstrated the effects of high salinity through direct and gradual acclimations on branchial Na^+-K^+-ATPase activity and chloride cell abundance.

A Study On The Presence Of Leucocytozoonosis In Wild Birds Of Burdur District, Özlem Özmen, Mehmet Haligür, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

From 2000 to 2004, 53 wild birds (16 pigeons, 16 quails, 10 pheasants, 4 partridges, 3 stock doves, and 1 ibis, peacock, owl chick and falcon) were examined grossly and microscopically at the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Akdeniz. Thirty-seven of these birds were dead. Blood samples were taken from the 16 live birds before euthanasia. Tissue samples were also taken for histopathological examination during the necropsies. Leucocytozoon marchouxi was diagnosed in 5 pigeons during the microscopic examinations of blood samples and tissue sections, whereas 1 owl chick died from acute severe L. ziemanni infection.

Effect Of Dietary Hazelnut Meal Supplementation On The Meat Composition Of Quails, Suzan Yalçin, Fatma Oğuz, Saki̇ne Yalçin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This experiment was conducted to study the effects of dietary hazelnut meal supplementation on the meat composition of quails. A total of 312 one-day-old Japanese quail chicks (Coturnix coturnix japonica) were divided into 6 equal groups. Six different levels of hazelnut meal (0%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30%) were included in their diets. At the end of the 5-week experiment, 12 quails (6 male and 6 female) were slaughtered from each group at random. The levels of dry matter, protein, fat, ash and some mineral elements of the meat were determined. The values of protein, ash, energy, calcium, phosphorus, …

Evaluation Of The Corpus Luteum Size Throughout The Cycle By Ultrasonography And Progesterone Assay In Cows, Vi̇sal Kayacik, M. Rifat Salmanoğlu, Bülent Polat, Abdurrahman Özlüer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to assess the correlation between the sizes of the corpus luteum (CL) with or without a cavity throughout the estrous cycle and progesterone (P_4) levels in cows. Images of the CL were obtained by ultrasonography at intervals of 24 h in 10 Holstein cows after their first postpartum estrus. Progesterone levels were measured by radioimmunassay (RIA). The duration of the estrous cycle was determined to be short (13 days), normal (approximately 22 days) and long (30 days) in 1, 7, and 2 cows, respectively. Measurements were evaluated based on the established cycle durations. The …

Pathological Findings In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss Walbaum, 1792) Experimentally Infected With Yersinia Ruckeri, Hamdi̇ Avci, Serap Bi̇ri̇nci̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to evaluate the pathological findings in rainbow trout experimentally infected with Yersinia ruckeri. For this purpose, 42 [1 control group (10 fish) and 1 experimental group (32 fish)] of rainbow trout were used. Yersinia ruckeri serotype I (R0072) at a concentration of 3 x 10^6 cfu/ml (0.1 ml per fish) was intraperitoneally injected into the experimental group, whereas the control group was subjected to the same volume of sterile saline. Following the intraperitoneal injection, between 4 and 26 days, fish that died due to natural infection and those killed were necropsied and macroscopic and …

Using Ammonia Nitrogen Excretion Rates As An Index For Evaluating Protein Quality Of Prawns In Turbot (Psetta Maeotica) Nutrition, Murat Yi̇ği̇t, Sebahatti̇n Ergün, Ali̇ Türker, Burcu Karaali̇, Sabri̇ Bi̇lgi̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Total ammonia nitrogen excretion rates were measured in Black Sea turbot (averaging 88.8 g) to compare the protein quality of prawns, the natural food of turbot, with that of the protein source commonly used in the feed industry, i.e. anchovy meal. Two different prawn species (Baltic prawn, Palaemon adspersus, and rockpool prawn, Palaemon elegans) were offered to fish as wet feed at 17.5 ± 0.5 ºC and a salinity of 17 ppt. Furthermore, for determination of the effects of wet feed and dry feed on the peak times of ammonia nitrogen excretion rates, another experimental group of fish was offered …

Aicpa Peer Review Program Oversight Handbook, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

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Tax Training Tips For Preparing Your 2004 Return (Pattern Speech), American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

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Aicpa Relocation Documents (Various)., American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

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Preparing For Transition: The State Of Succession Planning And How To Handle The Process In Your Firm., American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Private Companies Practice Section

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Developments In Management Accounting: Management Accounting Change, Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants

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Cpa Eldercare/Primeplus Services : A Practitioner's Resource Guide;, Pamela W. Kaplan, Jay H. Kaplan, George A. Lewis

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

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Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Winter 2005), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Winter 2005 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Opening Remarks
• On the Cover: Stan
• PCOM Updates and Kudos
• Building Confidence & Competence
• Recognizing Leadership, Loyalty, Service
• Compassionate Callings
• Healthcare Centers: Hubs for Research & Medical Outreach
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• My Turn
• PCOM Events

Forty-Third Annual Report Town Of Sugar Hill, New Hampshire Year Ending December 31, 2004., Sugar Hill Town Representatives

Sugar Hill, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

2004 Annual Report Milton, New Hampshire., Milton Town Representatives

Milton, NH Annual Reports

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Magnolia News - January 2005, Magnolia Steering Committee

MAGNOLIA News

January 2005 edition of MAGNOLIA News.

2004 Annual Report, Goffstown, New Hampshire., Goffstown Town Representatives

Goffstown, NH Annual Reports

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Legal And Ethical Implications Of Employee Location Monitoring, Gundars Kaupins, Robert Minch

Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

Location technologies allow employers to monitor the location of employees. The technologies range from global positioning systems able to determine outdoor locations worldwide to sensor networks able to determine locations within buildings. Few international laws and no American laws directly address location monitoring. International privacy laws, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the USA Patriot Act and other laws involving Internet and e-mail monitoring might provide the pattern for future location monitoring legislation. Ethical considerations such as privacy, accuracy, inconsistency, security, and reputation also may affect future legislation. In writing corporate policies governing location monitoring, the employer’s business interests may outweigh …