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Turkish Journal of Biology

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Changes In Hay Yield And Quality Of Bulbous Barley At Different Phenological Stages, Ferat Uzun Jan 2010

Changes In Hay Yield And Quality Of Bulbous Barley At Different Phenological Stages, Ferat Uzun

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The objective of this study was to determine the changes in hay yield and quality components at different phenological stages of a bulbous barley (Hordeum bulbosum L.) population handpicked from natural flora during 2003-2007 in Samsun, Turkey. The phenological stages of bulbous barley during spring-summer (grazing maturity, early heading, heading, and milk-dough) and autumn (early growing) were investigated. Significant differences were observed in hay yield, relative feed value (RFV), crude protein (CP), acid and neutral detergent fiber (ADF and NDF), Ca, Mg, K, P, Mn, Fe, and Zn concentrations, and K(Ca + Mg)^{-1} and Ca P^{-1} ratios of DM, depending …


In Vitro Storage Of Some Pear Genotypes With The Minimal Growth Technique, Maqsood Ahmed, Muhammad Akbar Anjum Jan 2010

In Vitro Storage Of Some Pear Genotypes With The Minimal Growth Technique, Maqsood Ahmed, Muhammad Akbar Anjum

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Shoot cultures of 9 pear genotypes collected from different areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (northern Pakistan) were maintained on MS medium supplemented with 30 g L^{-1} of sucrose + 7 g L^{-1} of agar + 1 mg L^{-1} of BAP. For in vitro preservation shoot tips were excised from these cultures and transferred onto different media, i.e. full strength, ¼ strength, ½ strength MS medium, and full strength MS medium containing 2.5% or 3.5% (w/v) mannitol. The cultures were assessed for their survival after storage periods of 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. To test the regenerability of the …


The Effect Of Nitrogen And Phosphorus Fertilization On Yield, Some Fruit Characteristics, Hormone Concentrations, And Alternate Bearing In Pistachio, Nurdan Tuna Güneş, Yeşi̇m Okay, A. İlhami̇ Köksal, Mehmet Köroğlu Jan 2010

The Effect Of Nitrogen And Phosphorus Fertilization On Yield, Some Fruit Characteristics, Hormone Concentrations, And Alternate Bearing In Pistachio, Nurdan Tuna Güneş, Yeşi̇m Okay, A. İlhami̇ Köksal, Mehmet Köroğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This research was carried out in order to determine the effects of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization on yield, some fruit characteristics, hormone concentrations, and alternate bearing in pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) cv. 'Kırmızı' grafted on P. vera over 3 consecutive years. Nitrogen was applied at the rate of 0 (control), 800, 1000, and 1200 g tree^{-1}, and phosphorus was applied at the rate of 0 (control), 200, 400, and 600 g tree^{-1} into the soil. As a result, although yield mostly decreased and nut weight increased, especially in the 2^{nd} year ('off' year), considerable interactions among fertilizer rates were determined …


The Effects Of Biogas Slurry On The Production And Quality Of Maize Fodder, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Syed Mohammad Ehsanur Rahman, Md. Mukhlesur Rahman, Deog Hwan Oh, Chang Six Ra Jan 2010

The Effects Of Biogas Slurry On The Production And Quality Of Maize Fodder, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Syed Mohammad Ehsanur Rahman, Md. Mukhlesur Rahman, Deog Hwan Oh, Chang Six Ra

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The present study examined the effectiveness of biogas slurry (liquor from anaerobic digestion process) as a nitrogen source for the production of maize fodder (Zea mays). Maize fodder was cultivated as a control (T_0: 0 kg of slurry N ha^{-1}) and with 3 different levels of biogas slurry-T_1 (60 kg of slurry N ha^{-1}), T_2 (70 kg of slurry N ha^{-1}), and T_3 (82 kg of slurry N ha^{-1})-in a randomized block design. The parameters studied were plant height, stem circumference, number of leaves, leaf area, dry matter yield, and nutrient contents in maize fodder. Maize plant height and stem …


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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

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The Effect Of Different Nitrogen And Irrigation Levels On Grain Β-Glucan Content In Some Durum Wheat Cultivars, Mustafa Güler Jan 2010

The Effect Of Different Nitrogen And Irrigation Levels On Grain Β-Glucan Content In Some Durum Wheat Cultivars, Mustafa Güler

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

\beta-glucan is a non-starchy, water-soluble polysaccharide component of wheat grain that positively affects grain nutrient quality. High \beta-glucan content in wheat grain also has a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of nitrogen and irrigation on durum wheat grain \beta-glucan content. Correlations between durum wheat grain \beta-glucan content, and grain yield and some quality characteristics were examined. Kunduru 1149, Kızıltan 91, and Çakmak 79 durum wheat cultivars were used as material, and 0-, 75-, and 150-mm irrigation levels with 0, 40, 80, and 120 kg ha^{-1} nitrogen rates were applied. Higher nitrogen …


Changes In Distribution Patterns Of Soil Penetration Resistance Within A Silage-Corn Field Following The Use Of Heavy Harvesting Equipments, Ekrem Lütfi̇ Aksakal, Taşkin Öztaş Jan 2010

Changes In Distribution Patterns Of Soil Penetration Resistance Within A Silage-Corn Field Following The Use Of Heavy Harvesting Equipments, Ekrem Lütfi̇ Aksakal, Taşkin Öztaş

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Soil compaction caused by heavy wheeling reduces water infiltration, root development, and yield, and increases bulk density and soil strength. The objective of this study was to determine changes in spatial variability patterns of soil penetration resistance before and after using the silage machine in a corn-growing field. Soil penetration resistance was measured in a 100 × 400 m field with 10 m intervals just before and after harvesting. Measurements were taken from the 20 cm top layer on rows and inter-rows throughout each transect. The mean penetration resistance of 1353 measurements before and after harvesting was 2097 and 3116 …


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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

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Isolation And Identification Of Culturable Forms Of Bacteria From The Sweet Potato Whitefly Bemesia Tabaci Genn. (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) In Jordan, Mazen Ahmad Ateyyat, Mohamad Shatnawi, Mohammad Al-Mazra'awi Jan 2010

Isolation And Identification Of Culturable Forms Of Bacteria From The Sweet Potato Whitefly Bemesia Tabaci Genn. (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) In Jordan, Mazen Ahmad Ateyyat, Mohamad Shatnawi, Mohammad Al-Mazra'awi

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Homopteran insects contain bacteria in their cells and tissues known as "secondary symbionts," which under special environmental circumstances act against their host insects. In this study, both molecular- and culture-based methods were used to characterize the bacteria associated with the whitefly in Jordan. We isolated, cultured, and identified 11 species of bacteria from nymphs (6 species), adults (8 species), and parasitized pupae (2 species) of the whitefly Bemesia tabaci collected from different vegetable crops planted in different localities in Jordan. The identities of the cultured bacteria were evaluated using PCR with sequencing of 16S rRNA gene fragments and fluorescence in …


The Influence Of Fennel Feeding On Development, Survival, And Reproduction In Podisus Nigrispinus (Dallas) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), Jose Bruno Malaquias, Francisco De Sousa Ramalho, Jefferson Virginio Silva Souza, Karjoene Cassimiro Vieira Rodrigues, Paulo Alves Wanderley Jan 2010

The Influence Of Fennel Feeding On Development, Survival, And Reproduction In Podisus Nigrispinus (Dallas) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), Jose Bruno Malaquias, Francisco De Sousa Ramalho, Jefferson Virginio Silva Souza, Karjoene Cassimiro Vieira Rodrigues, Paulo Alves Wanderley

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) leaves as food on development, survival, and reproduction in Podisus nigrispinus (Dallas). Newly hatched P. nigrispinus nymphs were used in this study. The prey consisted of 3rd-instar Alabama argillacea (Huebner) larvae. Fennel and cotton leaves were not sufficient to enable the full development of the predator to its adult stage. It was verified that 35% of the nymphs that fed on cotton leaves and water, and 31% of the nymphs that fed on fennel leaves and water completed their 2nd instar in 5.68 days and …


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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

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Prey Preference, Interaction With Selected Natural Enemies, And Alternative Nutritional Sources Of The Mirid Bug Dicyphus Tamaninii Wagner, Ihab Ghabeish, Azzam Saleh, Abdulfattah Dababat Jan 2010

Prey Preference, Interaction With Selected Natural Enemies, And Alternative Nutritional Sources Of The Mirid Bug Dicyphus Tamaninii Wagner, Ihab Ghabeish, Azzam Saleh, Abdulfattah Dababat

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The present study aimed to investigate the prey preference of the omnivorous bug Dicyphus tamaninii Wagner (Heteroptera: Miridae) among 5 different prey species, and its interaction with 3 different natural enemies commonly used in greenhouses. Moreover, the survival duration of the predator was studied in response to different nutritional sources. In multi-choice trials all developmental stages of the predator tested, namely N_3, N_5, and adult female, showed a clear preference for Aphis gossypii Glover over other prey species offered. Nonetheless, a considerable number of Tetranychus urticae Koch, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande), and Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Westwood) were also consumed. Myzus persicae (Sulzer) …


Physiological Responses Of Two Turkish Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Varieties To Salinity, Özgür Tatar, Holger Brueck, Mi̇that Nuri̇ Gevrek, Folkard Asch Jan 2010

Physiological Responses Of Two Turkish Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Varieties To Salinity, Özgür Tatar, Holger Brueck, Mi̇that Nuri̇ Gevrek, Folkard Asch

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Effects of salinity (60 mM NaCl) on 2 Turkish rice varieties (Kıral and Yavuz) were studied in comparison to 2 international check varieties (IR4630-22-2 tolerant and IR31785-58-1-2-3-3 susceptible) in 2 hydroponic and 1 outdoor soil-based pot experiments. Partitioning of dry matter, leaf chlorophyll concentration, K^+ and Na^+ uptake, and proline accumulation in the leaves were investigated under both control and salt stress conditions. Dry matter accumulation decreased with salt stress in all varieties, with the decreases being more pronounced in IR31785 and Kıral. The results showed that the varieties tested expressed different adaptation mechanisms under salt stress; however, the increase …


Pruning Effect On Content Of Quercetin And Catechin In Berry Skins Of Cv. Blaufränkisch (Vitis Vinifera L.), Zoran Beslic, Slavica Todic, Vele Tesevic, Milka Jadranin, Miroslav Novakovic, Dejan Tesic Jan 2010

Pruning Effect On Content Of Quercetin And Catechin In Berry Skins Of Cv. Blaufränkisch (Vitis Vinifera L.), Zoran Beslic, Slavica Todic, Vele Tesevic, Milka Jadranin, Miroslav Novakovic, Dejan Tesic

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The effect of pruning severity on quercetin and catechin content in berry skins of cv. Blaufränkisch (Vitis vinifera L.) was studied over 3 years. Different crop levels and canopy structures were obtained by retaining 8, 16, and 24 nodes per vine at pruning. Canopy density, which is proportionate to the shoot number per canopy volume, directly affects the intensity of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). The quercetin content has been shown to be highly dependent on the light exposure of the berries in which it accumulates. An increase in node number linearly decreased skin catechin, and it is suggested that the …


Effect Of Foliar Applied Kinetin And Indole Acetic Acid On Maize Plants Grown Under Saline Conditions, Cengi̇z Kaya, Ati̇lla Levent Tuna, Abdulkadi̇r Mustafa Okant Jan 2010

Effect Of Foliar Applied Kinetin And Indole Acetic Acid On Maize Plants Grown Under Saline Conditions, Cengi̇z Kaya, Ati̇lla Levent Tuna, Abdulkadi̇r Mustafa Okant

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study examined the effects of kinetin (KIN) and indoleacetic acid (IAA) sprayed on the leaves of salinity-stressed maize (Zea mays L. cv., DK 647 F1) plants grown in field conditions. Salt stress was created by adding 100 mM NaCl to the irrigation water through a drip irrigation system during the irrigation schedule. Kinetin (KIN), indole acetic acid (IAA), and their combinations were sprayed foliarly. Salt stress (S) reduced the total dry matter, grain yield, chlorophyll content, and relative water content (RWC), but increased electrolyte leakage and proline accumulation in the maize plants. Foliar applications of both KIN and IAA …


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Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

No abstract provided.


Implications Of Socio-Economic Status On The Dietary Fatty Acid Intakes In Turkish Women, Zehra Büyüktuncer, Berat Nursal Tosun, Ayli̇n Ayaz, Makbule Gezmen Karadağ, Alev Kocabaş Keser, Meral Aksoy, Mi̇ne Yurttagül, Sevi̇nç Yücecan, Hali̇t Tanju Besler Jan 2010

Implications Of Socio-Economic Status On The Dietary Fatty Acid Intakes In Turkish Women, Zehra Büyüktuncer, Berat Nursal Tosun, Ayli̇n Ayaz, Makbule Gezmen Karadağ, Alev Kocabaş Keser, Meral Aksoy, Mi̇ne Yurttagül, Sevi̇nç Yücecan, Hali̇t Tanju Besler

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the effects of socio-economic status (SES) on the dietary intakes of fatty acids in a group of Turkish women. Materials and methods: Five hundred and sixty three women were randomly enrolled into the study. They were classified into 3 SES groups: group 1 high (n = 186), group 2 medium (n = 186), and group 3 low (n = 191). The groups were determined by the SES distribution of Ankara as determined by the 2000 census. Each participant was investigated with a questionnaire consisting of demographic characteristics, physical activity level (24-h record), and dietary intake (24-h recall) by …


Exposure To Continuous Darkness Leads To Atypical Symptoms Of Seasonal Affective Disorder In Rats, Çağla Ayhan İşman, Nesli̇han Toyran, Ni̇met Ünay Gündoğan Jan 2010

Exposure To Continuous Darkness Leads To Atypical Symptoms Of Seasonal Affective Disorder In Rats, Çağla Ayhan İşman, Nesli̇han Toyran, Ni̇met Ünay Gündoğan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Prolonged duration of nocturnal melatonin increase has been implicated in the pathogenesis of the seasonal affective disorder (SAD) winter depression. This study was designed to investigate behavioral and physiological consequences of constant dark exposure in male rats for its potential application to human affective disorders. Materials and methods: A total of 12 male Wistar-Albino rats (230-290 g) were assigned to control (LD 12:12 h; n = 6) and constant darkness (DD, 10 days; n = 6) groups. Experimental protocol included comparison of behavioral (FST, open field test, and sucrose preference) and physiological (body weight, food intake, and blood glucose level) …


Trace Elements And Physical Activity In Children And Adolescents With Depression, M. Meti̇n Donma, Orki̇de Donma Jan 2010

Trace Elements And Physical Activity In Children And Adolescents With Depression, M. Meti̇n Donma, Orki̇de Donma

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Depression is a common mental health problem among adolescents. Depressive symptoms are also important and may appear even during the preschool period. Physical activity, which may improve some mental health problems, is inversely associated with depression. Due to the presence of some clinical evidence about the relation between the use of antidepressants and suicide, there is a need for supportive agents during antidepressant therapy. Within this context, essential trace elements gain importance for further consideration. Protection of the developing brain from the negative effects of iron deficiency is important because of iron deficiency's association with poor mental development. Reactions between …


X-Ray Diffraction Analysis Of Urinary Tract Stones, Turgut Yapanoglu, Azam Demi̇rel, Şenol Adanur, Hi̇kmet Yüksel, Özkan Polat Jan 2010

X-Ray Diffraction Analysis Of Urinary Tract Stones, Turgut Yapanoglu, Azam Demi̇rel, Şenol Adanur, Hi̇kmet Yüksel, Özkan Polat

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To analyze urinary tract stones obtained in our clinic using various methods and to determine the spectrum of stone composition in the Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey. Materials and methods: A total of 300 stones were obtained at Atatürk University, Faculty of Medicine Urology Clinic through open surgery, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL), ureterorenoscopy (URS), and extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) between 1 January 2005 and 30 December 2008. Stones were analyzed in the laboratory of Ankara General Directorate of Mineral Research Exploration using X-ray diffraction (XRD). Results: It was found that 218 (72.7%) of the 300 stones were calcium oxalate (CaOx); 170 (56.7%) …


A Novel Cut-Off For Abdominal Obesity Derived From Various Anthropometric Indices To Predict Body Composition: Arm Fat Area, Betül Çi̇çek, Ahmet Öztürk, Mümtaz M. Mazicioğlu, Neri̇man İnanç, Seli̇m Kurtoğlu Jan 2010

A Novel Cut-Off For Abdominal Obesity Derived From Various Anthropometric Indices To Predict Body Composition: Arm Fat Area, Betül Çi̇çek, Ahmet Öztürk, Mümtaz M. Mazicioğlu, Neri̇man İnanç, Seli̇m Kurtoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Determination of fat and fat-free mass is of considerable interest in evaluation of nutritional status. The aim of the present study was to determine whether using arm fat area (AFA) is helpful in identifying abdominal obesity (waist circumference > 90^{th} percentile) in Turkish children and adolescents with high risk. According to AFA ≥ 85^{th} percentile indicating overweight, we determined age- and gender-specific cut-offs from anthropometric indices. Materials and methods: This study was conducted with 5358 (2621 boys, 2737 girls) children and adolescents aged 6-17 years. Height, weight, arm span, waist circumference (WC), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), and triceps skinfold thickness (TSF) …


Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis: An Analysis Of Risk Factors In Northeast Anatolia*, Mustafa Keleş, Ramazan Çeti̇nkaya, Abdullah Uyanik, Hami̇t Acemoğlu, Fatma Saatçi, Muhammet Hami̇dullah Uyanik Jan 2010

Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis: An Analysis Of Risk Factors In Northeast Anatolia*, Mustafa Keleş, Ramazan Çeti̇nkaya, Abdullah Uyanik, Hami̇t Acemoğlu, Fatma Saatçi, Muhammet Hami̇dullah Uyanik

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Peritonitis is almost the most frequent complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD). Besides being the most frequent reason of hospitalization, peritonitis is also the most important determining factor of mortality-morbidity and technique survival among PD patients. In this study, it was aimed to identify the risk factors for peritonitis in these patients. Materials and methods: In this clinical cohort, records of 218 patients were collected between January 1998 and December 2007. The patients’ demographic, clinical, and laboratory parameters were recorded. Results were analyzed to compare patients who never had peritonitis and patients with at least one episode of peritonitis. Independent predictors …


The Effect Of Copper Complex Of Methionine Compared With Copper Sulfate In Growing Pigs, Lyubomir Angelov, Velichka Vrabcheva, Metodi Petrichev, Lidiya Borisova Jan 2010

The Effect Of Copper Complex Of Methionine Compared With Copper Sulfate In Growing Pigs, Lyubomir Angelov, Velichka Vrabcheva, Metodi Petrichev, Lidiya Borisova

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to compare 2 copper products and examine their influence on hematological parameters, body weight, and content of copper and iron in the liver and spleen of pigs. In this experiment, 60 day-old pigs, bw \approx 10 kg, (Camborough hybrid) were fed 1 of 3 treatments for 20 days: 20 ppm copper from copper methionine (Cu MET), 40 ppm copper from Cu MET, and 20 ppm Cu from copper sulfate (Cu SUL). Control group did not receive any copper supplementation. Our data show that a daily dose of 20 ppm Cu MET supplemented to the …


Interaction Between Particle Sizes Of Alfalfa Hay And Corn Grain On Milk Yield, Milk Composition, Chewing Activity, And Ruminal Ph Of Dairy Cows, Mehmet Ali̇ Bal, E. Banu Büyükünal Bal Jan 2010

Interaction Between Particle Sizes Of Alfalfa Hay And Corn Grain On Milk Yield, Milk Composition, Chewing Activity, And Ruminal Ph Of Dairy Cows, Mehmet Ali̇ Bal, E. Banu Büyükünal Bal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to determine the interactions between alfalfa hay and corn grain particle sizes on nutrient intake, milk yield, milk composition, chewing activity, and ruminal pH of dairy cows. Alfalfa hay was chopped either at 4 cm (long; L) or 1 cm (short; S) theoretical length of cut. Particle size of corn grain was obtained by grinding either at 1 mm (coarse; C) or less than 1 mm (fine; F) mean particle size. Four lactating multiparous Holstein cows were assigned in a 4×4 Latin Square design in a 2×2 factorial arrangement of treatments with 21-day periods. …


Effects Of Supplemental Fructo-Oligosaccharide And Mannan-Oligosaccharide On Nutrient Digestibilities, Volatile Fatty Acid Concentrations, And Immune Function In Horses, Emel Gürbüz, Fatma İnal, Saki̇ne Ülküm Ata, Özcan Bariş Çi̇ti̇l, Kürşat Kav, Fati̇h Küçükkaya Jan 2010

Effects Of Supplemental Fructo-Oligosaccharide And Mannan-Oligosaccharide On Nutrient Digestibilities, Volatile Fatty Acid Concentrations, And Immune Function In Horses, Emel Gürbüz, Fatma İnal, Saki̇ne Ülküm Ata, Özcan Bariş Çi̇ti̇l, Kürşat Kav, Fati̇h Küçükkaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research was performed to study the effects of fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) and mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS) on nutrient digestibilities, fecal pH and volatile fatty acids compositions, and immune function in adult horses. Four adult Thoroughbred horses were used in a 4×4 Latin Square design with 20-day treatment periods. A 12-day adaptation phase was followed by 6-day collection of feces and 2-day blood sampling phases. Four different treatments were administered: 1) Control (no supplemental FOS or MOS; 2) 30 g of FOS/d; 3) 30 g of MOS/d; 4) 15 g of FOS+15 g of MOS/d. There were no differences among treatments in the …


Influence Of \Beta-1,3/1,6 Glucan Applications On Some Non-Specific Cellular Immune Response And Haematologic Parameters Of Healthy Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus L., 1758), Aysel Şahan, Selçuk Duman Jan 2010

Influence Of \Beta-1,3/1,6 Glucan Applications On Some Non-Specific Cellular Immune Response And Haematologic Parameters Of Healthy Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus L., 1758), Aysel Şahan, Selçuk Duman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of \beta-glucan administration at different dosages on non-specific immune response and haematological parameters in healthy Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) were investigated. Fish were fed with diets containing 0.5% and 0.1% glucan (experiment) and without glucan (control) for 2 weeks. After feeding for 2 weeks with 2 different dosages, erythrocyte (RBC), leukocyte (WBC), hematocrit (Hct), haemoglobin (Hb) amount, leukocyte cell types (percentage of lymphocyte, monocyte, neutrophil, eosinophil), the values of phagocytic activities, erythrocyte cell indexes (MCV and MCH) and blood cell sizes were determined. WBC and phagocytic activity amounts, percentages of lymphocyte and monocyte of …


The Effectiveness Of Grass Pea (Lathyrus Sativus L.) Seeds In Pig Feed, Anna Winiarska-Mieczan, Malgorzata Kwiecien Jan 2010

The Effectiveness Of Grass Pea (Lathyrus Sativus L.) Seeds In Pig Feed, Anna Winiarska-Mieczan, Malgorzata Kwiecien

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of raw grass pea seeds in pig feed, and the usefulness of supplementing mixtures that contain raw grass pea seeds with a probiotic and an enzymatic preparation. The study included 96 fattening pigs (Polish Landrace × Polish Large White) × Pietrain that were divided into 4 feeding groups. Two experimental nutritional agents were used. The first was the source of protein in the diet: soybean meal and raw grass pea seeds (amounting to 50% of feed protein). The other experimental agent was mixtures containing raw grass pea seeds supplemented with …


The Effects Of L-Carnitine Administration On Energy Metabolism In Pregnant Halep (Damascus) Goats, Ci̇han Kaçar, Abuzer Kaffar Zonturlu, Mahmut Karapehli̇van, Umut Çağri Ari, Meti̇n Öğün, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l Jan 2010

The Effects Of L-Carnitine Administration On Energy Metabolism In Pregnant Halep (Damascus) Goats, Ci̇han Kaçar, Abuzer Kaffar Zonturlu, Mahmut Karapehli̇van, Umut Çağri Ari, Meti̇n Öğün, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of parenteral administration of L-carnitine on some biochemical parameters in Halep (Damascus) goats during the last month of pregnancy. L-carnitine was administrated to goats in group I (n = 13) by subcutaneous injections once a week during the last month of the pregnancy. Physiologic salt solution was administered to goats in group II (n = 12) by the same route during the same period. Differences of glucose concentration between groups were not significant (P > 0.05). Serum \beta-hydroxybutyric acid (BHB) concentrations in both groups increased until parturition. However, differences between groups …


The Effect Of Feeding Frequency On The Hormonal Profile, Carcass Characteristics, And Feedlot Performance In Iranian Holstein Calves, Armin Towhidi, Aboulfazl Zali, Abbas Khoshsokhan, Homayoon Khazali, Mehdi Zhandi, Kamran Rezayazdi, Reza Masoumi, Hamid Gholami Jan 2010

The Effect Of Feeding Frequency On The Hormonal Profile, Carcass Characteristics, And Feedlot Performance In Iranian Holstein Calves, Armin Towhidi, Aboulfazl Zali, Abbas Khoshsokhan, Homayoon Khazali, Mehdi Zhandi, Kamran Rezayazdi, Reza Masoumi, Hamid Gholami

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of feeding frequency on body weight, carcass characteristics, and hormonal profile in Iranian Holstein calves. The study included 12 Holstein bull calves that were assigned to 2 groups according to initial live body weight. The animals were fed a TMR ration based on live body weight. The calves were fed a standard diet for 31 weeks; control calves were fed twice a day and treatment calves were fed 7 times a day. Live body weights were recorded every 21 days. Blood samples were collected 1 h after the final …