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Longitudinal Patterns And Economic Consequences Of Emergency Department Visits Among Medicaid Enrollees, Parul Agarwal Jan 2015

Longitudinal Patterns And Economic Consequences Of Emergency Department Visits Among Medicaid Enrollees, Parul Agarwal

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Objective.;The objective of the dissertation was to examine the patient- and county-level factors associated with the Emergency Department (ED) visits and economic consequences associated with persistent ED use among adult fee-for-service (FFS) Medicaid beneficiaries. The first study examined the patient- and county-level factors associated with the number of ED visits and the second study examined the longitudinal patterns of ED visits among FFS Medicaid beneficiaries. Further, in both the studies ED visits due to primary care sensitive conditions were also examined. The third study examined the patient- and county- level factors associated with persistent ED use followed by an estimation …

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Lumbar Posture And Tissue Loading During Short-Term Static Trunk Bending, Faisal Alessa Jan 2015

Lumbar Posture And Tissue Loading During Short-Term Static Trunk Bending, Faisal Alessa

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Low back pain (LBP) is among the most prevalent occupational health problems worldwide and is a leading cause of lost work days. Previous studies have suggested that static prolonged trunk bending could generate lumbar muscle fatigue and introduce creep to the lumbar posterior tissues. Such physical changes could lead to alterations to the lumbar active and passive tissue sharing mechanism and also elevate spinal loading, which is highly associated with the risk of LBP. In the past, most occupational ergonomic studies focused on the instantaneous spine biomechanical responses during task performance. A few studies assessed the changes of spine biomechanics …

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Essays On Aesthetics Of Food, Marya Alhelaili Jan 2015

Essays On Aesthetics Of Food, Marya Alhelaili

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This thesis is comprised of three essays that explore the aesthetics of food in contemporary food and table setting design. The essays are: (1) Aesthetics of Food (2) Food Design (3) Table Setting Design.;Food is an everyday necessity. With advancements in production and a plentiful supply in developed countries, the preparation of food and its consumption has developed socially and artistically. There is increased emphasis being placed on how to make and present food in nontraditional ways to enhance aesthetic appeal. Yet, there is not consensus about the aesthetic dimensions of food. The viewpoint that food should be considered a …

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Sapocribrum Chincoteaguense N. Gen. N. Sp.: A Small, Scale-Bearing Amoebozoan With Flabellinid Affinities, Daniel J.G. Lahr, Jessica Grant, Robert Molestina, Laura A. Katz, O. Roger Anderson Jan 2015

Sapocribrum Chincoteaguense N. Gen. N. Sp.: A Small, Scale-Bearing Amoebozoan With Flabellinid Affinities, Daniel J.G. Lahr, Jessica Grant, Robert Molestina, Laura A. Katz, O. Roger Anderson

Biological Sciences: Faculty Publications

The isolate American Type Culture Collection (ATCC)® 50979™ is a small amoebozoan whose actin gene was previously characterized, but did not allow a stable phylogenetic placement. This isolate was originally mis-identified upon deposition, and subsequently mis-illustrated in a recent publication. Here, we provide both a detailed morphological description as well as additional molecular analyses in order to clarify the isolate's phylogenetic relationships. The amoeba is minute (less than 5 μm), and presents the behavior of staying in a fixed location, while emitting one or two thin pseudopods. Transmission electron microscopy reveals that the cell is covered in a …

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Exploring Web-Based University Policy Statements On Plagiarism By Research-Intensive Higher Education Institutions, Ewa Mcgrail, J. Patrick Mcgrail Jan 2015

Exploring Web-Based University Policy Statements On Plagiarism By Research-Intensive Higher Education Institutions, Ewa Mcgrail, J. Patrick Mcgrail

Research, Publications & Creative Work

Plagiarism may distress universities in the US, but there is little agreement as to exactly what constitutes plagiarism. While there is ample research on plagiarism, there is scant literature on the content of university policies regarding it. Using a systematic sample, we qualitatively 2 analyzed 20 Carnegie-classified universities that are “Very High in Research.” This included 15 public state universities and five high-profile private universities. We uncovered highly varied and even contradictory policies at these institutions. Notable policy variations existed for verbatim plagiarism, intentional plagiarism and unauthorized student collaboration at the studied institutions. We conclude by advising that the American …

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Teaching Engineering Ethics, Steve Eugene Watkins Jan 2015

Teaching Engineering Ethics, Steve Eugene Watkins

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Instruction in engineering ethics is an important aspect of professional development. For universities, it is an element of program assessment and is considered for accreditation. For engineering students, it addresses relationships in professional life and is a topic for professional licensure. A common instructional objective is for students to have an ability to continue developing their ethical knowledge and judgment. Topical content typically includes an introduction to principles of applied ethics with supporting examples of related engineering situations. This paper discusses the organization of the ethics component in a senior seminar course. Key topics are ethics principles in the context …

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Helminths Of The Digestive Tract In Buteo Buteo (Falconiformes: Falconidae)In Bursa Province Of Northwest Turkey, Mehmet Tezel, Ahmet Onur Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Sezen Bi̇rli̇k, Hi̇kmet Sami̇ Yildirimhan, Bayram Şenli̇k Jan 2015

Helminths Of The Digestive Tract In Buteo Buteo (Falconiformes: Falconidae)In Bursa Province Of Northwest Turkey, Mehmet Tezel, Ahmet Onur Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Sezen Bi̇rli̇k, Hi̇kmet Sami̇ Yildirimhan, Bayram Şenli̇k

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Raptors can be parasitized by numerous helminth species due to their feeding behavior. When the parasite load is high, the bird's life can be affected. A total of 21 common buzzards, Buteo buteo, from different districts of Bursa, in Northwest Turkey, were examined for helminth infections. The results of the postmortem examination revealed that 15 of 21 buzzards (71.43%) harbored 1 or more helminth species. Seven species/genera of helminths were detected at the following prevalence rates: ascarid larvae (47.62%), Strigea falconis (38.09%), Neodiplostomum attenuatum (33.33%), Cladotaenia globifera (14.29%), Centrorhynchus amphibius (14.29%), Physaloptera alata (9.52%), and Synhimantus laticeps (4.76%). The most …

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Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Identification And Characterization Of Gnrhr Gene In Bos Taurus And Bos Indicus Cattle, Ramesha Kerekoppa, Marappa Basavaraju, Akhila Rao, Gujjar Ramachandra Geetha, Kataktalware Mukund, Jeyakumar Sakthivel Jan 2015

Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Identification And Characterization Of Gnrhr Gene In Bos Taurus And Bos Indicus Cattle, Ramesha Kerekoppa, Marappa Basavaraju, Akhila Rao, Gujjar Ramachandra Geetha, Kataktalware Mukund, Jeyakumar Sakthivel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The hypothalamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR) plays an essential physiological role in reproductive function. In this investigation, we studied genetic variation in the entire coding region of GnRHR gene using PCR-SSCP technique in 250 Bos taurus (Holstein Friesian, Jersey) and Bos indicus (Malnad Gidda, Deoni) bulls. The genetic variants in GnRHR gene were determined by PCR-SSCP technique by using 5 sets of primers. SSCP analysis of fragment 1, comprising exon 1, and fragment 3, comprising exon 2, revealed 2 SSCP patterns in all breeds under study, while fragment 2 of exon 1 and fragment 4, comprising exon 3, revealed 3 …

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Determination Of The Alui Polymorphism Effect Of Bovine Growth Hormone Gene On Carcass Traits In Zavot Cattle With Analysis Of Covariance, Aytaç Akçay, Bi̇lal Akyüz, Davut Bayram Jan 2015

Determination Of The Alui Polymorphism Effect Of Bovine Growth Hormone Gene On Carcass Traits In Zavot Cattle With Analysis Of Covariance, Aytaç Akçay, Bi̇lal Akyüz, Davut Bayram

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the genotypes of bovine growth hormone and to investigate their association with daily weight gain in the Zavot cattle breed. The bovine growth hormone (GH) genotypes of 45 male Zavot cattle were identified by PCR-RFLP. The effect of the bovine growth hormone gene on daily weight gain was estimated from a dataset obtained from cattle up to the age of 9 months. The mean differences of carcass weight or carcass yield among the genotype groups were assessed by analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Two alleles for bovine growth hormone locus, L and V, …

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Effect Of Organic Zinc Supplementation On Growth, Nutrient Utilization, And Plasma Zinc Status In Lambs, Mokhtar Mallaki, Mohammad Ali Norouzian, Ali Akbar Khadem Jan 2015

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.

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Reference Values For Selected Hematological And Biochemical Blood Parameters From Prepregnancy To Advanced Gestation In Angora Cats, Özkan Şi̇mşek, Şevket Arikan, Mi̇yase Çinar Jan 2015

Reference Values For Selected Hematological And Biochemical Blood Parameters From Prepregnancy To Advanced Gestation In Angora Cats, Özkan Şi̇mşek, Şevket Arikan, Mi̇yase Çinar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to monitor some hematological and biochemical blood parameters from prepregnancy to advanced gestation in Angora cats. In the present study, 35 blood samples obtained before and during pregnancy from 7 adult cats were used. Blood was collected from cats before pregnancy and on days 15, 30, 45, and 55 of gestation. The blood samples were analyzed in terms of WBC, RBC, Hb, PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC, GRA, MON, and LYM values. Additionally, serum ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, LDH, and CK activities and total cholesterol, glucose, triglyceride, urea, Ca, Mg, and Pi levels were measured. …

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Endometrial Cytology As A Diagnostic Tool For Subclinical Endometritis In Beef Heifers, Carlos Moscuzza, Guadalupe Alvarez, Betiana Gutierrez, Marcelo Zurita, Marcelo Tropeano, Roberto Perna Jan 2015

Endometrial Cytology As A Diagnostic Tool For Subclinical Endometritis In Beef Heifers, Carlos Moscuzza, Guadalupe Alvarez, Betiana Gutierrez, Marcelo Zurita, Marcelo Tropeano, Roberto Perna

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The obstetric assistance of dystocia in field conditions promotes greater bacterial contamination of the uterus, causing subclinical endometritis. The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of subclinical endometritis in beef heifers receiving professional calving assistance, and to evaluate endometrial cytology as a diagnostic technique compared to uterine biopsy. A group of 829 Angus heifers were assisted at calving. Dystocia was classified based on difficulty at assistance, which was estimated as complex or simple. At the end of the calving season, 93 dystocic heifers were reported (10.7%). The percentage of simple resolution and complex resolution was 88.2% and …

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Heart Performance Of Lambs And Its Relation To Muscle Volume And Body Surface, Róbert Romvári, Csaba Hancz, Péter Horn, Zsolt Petrási, András Szabó, Dávid Mezöszentgyörgyi, Imre Repa Jan 2015

Heart Performance Of Lambs And Its Relation To Muscle Volume And Body Surface, Róbert Romvári, Csaba Hancz, Péter Horn, Zsolt Petrási, András Szabó, Dávid Mezöszentgyörgyi, Imre Repa

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Electrocardiography-gated dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methodology was developed for the in vivo examination of sheep heart characteristics. By combining noninvasive determination of skeletal muscle mass, we studied the relationship between total body skeletal muscle content and heart performance. Measurements were carried out on male Merino lambs using 1.5 T field strength equipment. Average left ventricular volumes were determined and stroke volume was estimated during image postprocessing. Ejection fraction was calculated (73 ± 1.8%) and the cardiac output (CO) value was estimated (2.75 ± 0.16 L/min). After measuring left ventricular wall thickness, contraction values were determined at the septum (62%), …

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Effects Of Alpha Lipoic Acid And Vitamin C Supplementation On Transforming Growth Factor Alpha (Tgf \Alpha) And Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 (Tgf \Beta2)Secretion In Testicular Tissue Of Diabetic Rats, Sevda Eli̇ş Yildiz, Buket Bakir, Hami̇t Uslu, Ebru Karadağ Sari, Musa Karaman Jan 2015

Effects Of Alpha Lipoic Acid And Vitamin C Supplementation On Transforming Growth Factor Alpha (Tgf \Alpha) And Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 (Tgf \Beta2)Secretion In Testicular Tissue Of Diabetic Rats, Sevda Eli̇ş Yildiz, Buket Bakir, Hami̇t Uslu, Ebru Karadağ Sari, Musa Karaman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of alpha lipoic acid and vitamin C supplementation on TGF \alpha and TGF \beta2 secretion in the testicular tissue of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats were examined by immunohistochemical methods. Rats were divided into 5 groups; group 1 (control), 2 (diabetic control), 3 (diabetes + alpha lipoic acid), 4 (diabetes + vitamin C), and 5 (diabetes + alpha lipoic acid + vitamin C). Hematoxylin and eosin staining was performed in order to examine testicular tissue histopathologically. The streptavidin-biotin-peroxidase complex method was used for histological examination and determination of TGF \alpha and TGF \beta2 localization in the testicular tissue. Regarding fasting …

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Effect Of Freezing Rate On Goat Sperm Morphology And Dna Integrity, Burcu Üstüner, Zekari̇ya Nur, Seli̇m Alçay, Mehmed Berk Toker, Hakan Sağirkaya, Mustafa Kemal Soylu Jan 2015

Effect Of Freezing Rate On Goat Sperm Morphology And Dna Integrity, Burcu Üstüner, Zekari̇ya Nur, Seli̇m Alçay, Mehmed Berk Toker, Hakan Sağirkaya, Mustafa Kemal Soylu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study investigates the effect of freezing rates on the spermatological parameters of frozen and thawed Saanen goat semen. Equilibrated semen was frozen at 4 different freezing rates from +5 °C to -150 °C (G10: 10 °C/min, G12: 12 °C/min, G15: 15 °C/min, and G24: 24 °C/min) and stored in liquid nitrogen until use. Semen samples were examined for sperm motility, defective acrosomes (FITC-PSA), and DNA integrity using TUNEL after dilution with extender A at equilibration and postthaw stage. There was no significant difference among the freezing stages in terms of DNA fragmentation (P > 0.05). DNA integrity was partially affected …

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Effect Of Dietary Seaweed (Ulva Lactuca) Supplementation On Growth Performance Of Sheep And On In Vitro Gas Production Kinetics, Ahmed El-Waziry, Ahmed Al-Haidary, Aly Okab, Emad Samara, Khalid Abdoun Jan 2015

Effect Of Dietary Seaweed (Ulva Lactuca) Supplementation On Growth Performance Of Sheep And On In Vitro Gas Production Kinetics, Ahmed El-Waziry, Ahmed Al-Haidary, Aly Okab, Emad Samara, Khalid Abdoun

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of dietary seaweed (Ulva lactuca) supplementation on growth performance of sheep, in vitro gas production, estimated energy, and microbial protein synthesis. A total of 18 Naimey male sheep with average live weight of 22.78 ± 0.24 kg were randomly allocated to 3 groups. Sheep in group 1 were fed a diet containing commercial feed without seaweed as a control diet, sheep in group 2 were fed the control diet with 3% seaweed, and sheep in group 3 were fed the control diet with 5% seaweed. The supplementation of seaweed had no …

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Relationships Between Sarcomere Length And Basic Composition Of Infraspinatus And Longissimus Dorsi Muscle, Dominika Guzek, Dominika Glabska, Krzysztof Glabski, Grzegorz Pogorzelski, Jerzy Barszczewski, Agnieszka Wierzbicka Jan 2015

Relationships Between Sarcomere Length And Basic Composition Of Infraspinatus And Longissimus Dorsi Muscle, Dominika Guzek, Dominika Glabska, Krzysztof Glabski, Grzegorz Pogorzelski, Jerzy Barszczewski, Agnieszka Wierzbicka

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between sarcomere length and basic composition (water, protein, ash, collagen, and fat content including marbling) of beef muscles with fast-twitch glycolytic (longissimus dorsi muscle) and slow-twitch oxidative fibers (infraspinatus muscle) in Limousin bulls. Samples (n = 15) were obtained from federally inspected slaughter facilities, and animals used in the experiment were treated according to standard ethical norms. The shortest sarcomeres were observed for longissimus dorsi from striploin, and the longest for infraspinatus muscle. Additionally, the influence of both cut and animal was observed. In both cases of muscles, sarcomere length …

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Effects Of Dystocia On Milk Production And Reproduction In Subsequent Lactation In A Turkish Holstein Herd, İbrahi̇m Kaya, Can Uzmay, Tarik Ayyilmaz Jan 2015

Effects Of Dystocia On Milk Production And Reproduction In Subsequent Lactation In A Turkish Holstein Herd, İbrahi̇m Kaya, Can Uzmay, Tarik Ayyilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study investigated effects of dystocia on milk production, reproduction, calf loss, and cow culling in a Turkish Holstein herd at the Agricultural Faculty, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey. Data were from 653 single calvings between 2006 and 2010. Considering a greater dystocia incidence in primiparous cows, data was divided in two; 223 primiparous and 430 multiparous calvings scored on a 1-to-5 scale. Scores were categorized into no dystocia and dystocia. With few related observations, all multiparous data were excluded since sample size for multiparous dystocic calvings was too small to make reliable estimates. Milk yields, days to first service, and …

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Association Between The Muc4 G.243a > G Polymorphism And Immune Andproduction Traits In Large White Pigs, Ying Liu, Xue Mei Yin, Ri Wei Xia, Yong Jiu Huo, Guo Qiang Zhu, Sheng Long Wu, Wen Bin Bao Jan 2015

Association Between The Muc4 G.243a > G Polymorphism And Immune Andproduction Traits In Large White Pigs, Ying Liu, Xue Mei Yin, Ri Wei Xia, Yong Jiu Huo, Guo Qiang Zhu, Sheng Long Wu, Wen Bin Bao

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

PCR-RFLP analysis of intron 17 of the MUC4 gene was conducted in Large White pigs and associations with cytokine levels (IFN-?, IL-1ß, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, TGF-ß, and TNF-?), production traits (100-kg-weight day age, back-fat depth, and eye muscle depth), and reproductive performance within different litters (total number born, number born alive, number in live weaning litter) were analyzed with the aim of identifying genetic markers of disease resistance. The results revealed AA, AG, and GG genotypes, with an A243G mutation identified in the GG genotype. Correlation analysis indicated that IL-8 and IL-10 levels and 100-kg-weight day age were significantly …

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The Effect Of Oleic And Linoleic Acids On In Vitro Bovineembryonic Development And Embryo Quality, Tahi̇r Karaşahi̇n, Şevket Arikan Jan 2015

The Effect Of Oleic And Linoleic Acids On In Vitro Bovineembryonic Development And Embryo Quality, Tahi̇r Karaşahi̇n, Şevket Arikan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was aimed at the investigation of the effects of oleic and linoleic acid on the in vitro development of Anatolian native black crossbred bovine embryos. Following the in vitro maturation and fertilization of oocytes, embryonic development stages were monitored using embryo culture medium supplemented with three different doses of oleic and linoleic acid (10, 100, and 1000 µM). Examination of the culture media 48 h after fertilization demonstrated that linoleic acid had no effect on embryo cleavage rates, while oleic acid produced a significant increase in cleavage rates (P < 0.01). It was determined that the highest dose of linoleic acid (1000 µM) and all three doses of oleic acid significantly increased the proportion of cultured oocytes developing to the morula-blastocyst stage (P < 0.001). As a result, while oleic acid significantly increased (P < 0.001) the proportion of embryos developing to the morula-blastocyst stage, linoleic acid had limited effects on embryonic development and quality. Thus, it was concluded that the supplementation of Anatolian native black crossbred bovine embryo cultures with oleic acid may induce positive effects on embryonic development and quality.

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In Vivo Assessment Of Dna Damage In Cyprinus Carpio After Exposure To Potassium Dichromate Using Rapd, Pavan Kumar, Ravindra Kumar, Naresh Sahebrao Nagpure, Prakash Nautiyal, Basdeo Kushwaha, Christopher Didigwu Nwani, Wazir Singh Lakra Jan 2015

In Vivo Assessment Of Dna Damage In Cyprinus Carpio After Exposure To Potassium Dichromate Using Rapd, Pavan Kumar, Ravindra Kumar, Naresh Sahebrao Nagpure, Prakash Nautiyal, Basdeo Kushwaha, Christopher Didigwu Nwani, Wazir Singh Lakra

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study used the random amplification of polymorphism DNA (RAPD) technique to evaluate possible DNA damage in the blood cells of Cyprinus carpio exposed to potassium dichromate. Test specimens were exposed to 3 sublethal test concentrations (93.95, 187.9, and 281.85 mg L^{?1}) of potassium dichromate for a period of 96 h. The samplings were collected at 24, 48, 72, and 96 h after exposure. DNA was isolated from the blood samples of both the control and treated groups of C. carpio, and 3 selected decamer primers were used for RAPD-PCR. In comparison to the control, potassium dichromate-treated groups showed …

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In Vitro Gas Production Of Five Rations Of Different Maize Silage And Concentrate Ratios Influenced By Increasing Levels Of Chemically Characterized Extract Of Salix Babylonica, Mona Mohamed Mohamed Yasseen Elghandour, Ahmed Eid Kholif, Adrian Zaragoza Bastida, Dora Luz Pinzón Martínez, Abdelfattah Zeidan Mohamed Salem Jan 2015

In Vitro Gas Production Of Five Rations Of Different Maize Silage And Concentrate Ratios Influenced By Increasing Levels Of Chemically Characterized Extract Of Salix Babylonica, Mona Mohamed Mohamed Yasseen Elghandour, Ahmed Eid Kholif, Adrian Zaragoza Bastida, Dora Luz Pinzón Martínez, Abdelfattah Zeidan Mohamed Salem

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to assess the effect of the chemical substances of Salix babylonica (SB) extract on in vitro rumen fermentation of five mixed rations with different maize silage to concentrate ratios. Fifty-nine compounds were identified in SB extract using the retention time and mass spectral technique. Interactive effects were noted (P < 0.001) for the asymptotic gas production (GP) (b), the rate of production (c), the initial delay before GP begins (L), pH, dry matter digestibility, metabolizable energy (ME), organic matter digestibility (OMD), short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), gas yield at 24 h (GY_{24}), microbial crude protein, and in vitro GP. Both 1.2 and 1.8 mL SB/g DM had the highest (P < 0.05) b and c values. Addition of 1.2 and 1.8 mL SB/g DM linearly improved (P < 0.001) ME, OMD, SCFAs, and GY24. It could be concluded that, based on the highly detected interaction effects between ration types and extract doses for fermentation parameters and GP, the most effective dose of SB varied between incubated total mixed rations. However, the ration of 25% silage and 75% concentrate had the highest nutritive value, especially at doses of 1.2 to 1.8 mL SB/g DM total mixed ration.

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Effects Of Dietary Supplementation Of Probiotics (Bacillus Subtilis, Bacillus Licheniformis, And Bacillus Natto) On Broiler Muscle Development And Meat Quality, Xianjian Zhou, Erhui Jin, Shenghe Li, Chenfang Wang, Enmei Qiao, Guozhong Wu Jan 2015

Effects Of Dietary Supplementation Of Probiotics (Bacillus Subtilis, Bacillus Licheniformis, And Bacillus Natto) On Broiler Muscle Development And Meat Quality, Xianjian Zhou, Erhui Jin, Shenghe Li, Chenfang Wang, Enmei Qiao, Guozhong Wu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This paper aims to evaluate the effects of probiotics (Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, and Bacillus natto) on muscle development and meat quality of broilers. In this study, 480 broilers (1 day old) were randomly divided into 4 groups. Group A was fed with a basal diet. The basal diets of Group B, Group C, and Group D were respectively supplemented with 50 mg/kg chlortetracycline, 200 mg/kg probiotics, and 400 mg/kg probiotics. On day 21 and day 42, in each group, 18 randomly selected broilers were tested to determine muscle performances. On day 21, compared with Group A, Group C and …

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Temperature Range Analysis (T_{Max}) On Dorsal Surface Of Sporting Horses, Ewa Jodkowska, Krzysztof Dudek, Maria Soroko Jan 2015

Temperature Range Analysis (T_{Max}) On Dorsal Surface Of Sporting Horses, Ewa Jodkowska, Krzysztof Dudek, Maria Soroko

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine temperature differences on the dorsal surface of 32 clinically healthy show jumping horses. Temperature was measured using a Thermovision 550 (FLIR) camera, determining maximum temperature (T_{max}). The horse?s body was divided into the following regions: neck, withers, cranial back, caudal back, loins, and hindquarters. Those regions were subdivided into middle, left, and right parts. Statistical methods used for calculations consisted of Wilcoxon?s signed rank test and Dunn?s post hoc comparison test. Temperatures on the dorsal surface ranged from 19.5 to 31.5 °C, with the lowest indicated in the withers area and the …

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Serological And Molecular Diagnosis Of Paratuberculosis In Dairy Cattle, Kadi̇r Semi̇h Gümüşsoy, Tuba İça, Seçi̇l Abay, Fuat Aydin, Harun Hizlisoy Jan 2015

Serological And Molecular Diagnosis Of Paratuberculosis In Dairy Cattle, Kadi̇r Semi̇h Gümüşsoy, Tuba İça, Seçi̇l Abay, Fuat Aydin, Harun Hizlisoy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the presence of paratuberculosis was investigated by serological and molecular methods in herds of dairy cattle. Blood, milk, and stool samples of 147 cows aged 2 years old or older with chronic diarrhea were collected. A California mastitis test (CMT) was performed on milk samples. Indirect paratuberculosis enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test was used for serological investigation. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was utilized for molecular identification of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) from milk and stool samples. Immunomagnetic separation (IMS) method was used for milk and fecal samples. Eighteen (12.24%), 44 (29.93%), 36 (24.49%), 28 (19.05%), and …

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Immunohistochemical Distribution Of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-C And Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor-? In Small Intestine Of Rats Treated With Capsaicin, Buket Bakir, Ebru Karadağ Sari Jan 2015

Immunohistochemical Distribution Of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-C And Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor-? In Small Intestine Of Rats Treated With Capsaicin, Buket Bakir, Ebru Karadağ Sari

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of capsaicin administration immunohistochemically on platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-C and platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR)-\alpha release in the small intestine tissues of rats. Rats were divided into three groups: group 1 (subcutaneous drug administration), group 2 (oral drug administration), and group 3 (subcutaneous sham administration). Histometric measurements and counts were performed in order to determine whether there was a difference between groups in terms of height of villi, depth of crypts, and goblet cell count in small intestine. The small intestine was examined by Crossman?s triple staining method and streptavidin-biotin …

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Influences Of Flunixin And Tenoxicam On The Pharmacokinetics Of Florfenicol In Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Endotoxemia, Feri̇de Koç, Alptuğ Ati̇la, Emre Karakuş, Kami̇l Üney Jan 2015

Influences Of Flunixin And Tenoxicam On The Pharmacokinetics Of Florfenicol In Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Endotoxemia, Feri̇de Koç, Alptuğ Ati̇la, Emre Karakuş, Kami̇l Üney

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influences of flunixin (FM) and tenoxicam (TN) on the pharmacokinetics of florfenicol (FF) after coadministration in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced endotoxemic rabbits. Fifteen male rabbits were used in this study. FF (20 mg/kg), FM (2 mg/kg), and TN (1 mg/kg) were coadministered via intravenous injection to the animals. The concentrations of FF were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography with diode-array detection from 0.08 to 12 h in plasma. The plasma concentration-time profile of FF was described using a noncompartmental open model. In this study, terminal half-life, area under the curve, mean residence time, …

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The Effects Of Hypoxia On The Expression Of Vascular Endothelialgrowth Factor In Broiler Lung Fibroblasts, Musa Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t, Müjdat Müfi̇t Kahraman, Ahmet Akkoç Jan 2015

The Effects Of Hypoxia On The Expression Of Vascular Endothelialgrowth Factor In Broiler Lung Fibroblasts, Musa Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t, Müjdat Müfi̇t Kahraman, Ahmet Akkoç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hypoxic stresses on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in cultured lung fibroblasts of meat-type chickens. Isolated and subcultured primary lung fibroblasts were exposed to hypoxia. The presence of VEGF and the effects of hypoxia on cultured lung fibroblasts and in the culture media were evaluated. Immunocytochemistry using streptavidin-biotin-peroxidase method and ELISA using commercially available primary monoclonal antibodies were used for evaluation in both 6-h and 12-h hypoxic fibroblasts. The level of VEGF was slightly higher in the 6-h hypoxic group (1.22 ng/mL) than in the 6-h control group (1.27 …

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Influence Of Dietary Zilpaterol Hydrochloride On Feedlot Performance, Carcass Traits, Chemical Composition Of Longissimus Muscle, And Plasma Metabolites Of Castrated Male Goats, Ali Hatefi, Armin Towhidi, Abolfazl Zali, Saeed Zeinoaldini, Mahdi Ganjkhanlou, Reza Masoudi, Alejandro Plascencia Jan 2015

Influence Of Dietary Zilpaterol Hydrochloride On Feedlot Performance, Carcass Traits, Chemical Composition Of Longissimus Muscle, And Plasma Metabolites Of Castrated Male Goats, Ali Hatefi, Armin Towhidi, Abolfazl Zali, Saeed Zeinoaldini, Mahdi Ganjkhanlou, Reza Masoudi, Alejandro Plascencia

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

To evaluate the influence of zilpaterol hydrochloride (ZH) supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, chemical characteristics of the longissimus muscle (LM), and plasma metabolites, 16 Mahabadi castrated goats (29.93 ± 1.84 kg) were individually fed a finishing diet without or with ZH supplementation dosed at 0.20 mg/kg BW daily. Zilpaterol was fed for 30 days with 3 days of withdrawal before harvest. Compared with the controls, ZH supplementation decreased dry matter intake and increased total weight gain, average daily gain, and gain for feed. Hot carcass weight, dressing percentage, and LM area were increased, but back fat thickness and kidney-pelvic …

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Identification Of Simple Sequence Repeat Markers In The Dromedary(Camelus Dromedarius) Genome By Next-Generation Sequencing, Monther Sadder, Hussein Migdadi, Ahmed Al-Haidary, Aly Okab Jan 2015

Identification Of Simple Sequence Repeat Markers In The Dromedary(Camelus Dromedarius) Genome By Next-Generation Sequencing, Monther Sadder, Hussein Migdadi, Ahmed Al-Haidary, Aly Okab

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The availability of molecular markers in camels is limited. The aim of this study was to develop new simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. Four breeds of pooled dromedary genome were sequenced at low coverage utilizing Roche and Illumina platforms. A total of 65,746 contigs, covering approximately 52 Mb (2316 contigs > 2 kb), were assembled. The partial genome revealed 613 SSR loci with a minimum number of 5 repeat units. Comparative chromosomal location for 60 camel loci was predicted against bovine genome assembly Baylor Btau_4.6.1/bosTau7. Ten markers (16.7%) returned matches with a >100 score and >80% identity. SSR abundance was 1 …

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