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New Molecular Data For Parasites Hammerschmidtiella Indicus And Thelandros Scleratus (Nematoda: Oxyurida) To Infer Phylogenetic Position, Anshu Chaudhary, Garima Kansal, Neetu Singh, Hridaya Shanker Singh Jan 2015

New Molecular Data For Parasites Hammerschmidtiella Indicus And Thelandros Scleratus (Nematoda: Oxyurida) To Infer Phylogenetic Position, Anshu Chaudhary, Garima Kansal, Neetu Singh, Hridaya Shanker Singh

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A phylogenetic study of nematode species belonging to Nematoda: Oxyurida from India has been conducted using molecular characters. Molecular marker 18S rRNA (18S) from the nuclear gene was tested and analyses were conducted using the minimum evolution, maximum parsimony, and maximum likelihood methods. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that both of the species Hammerschmidtiella indicus and Thelandros scleratus clustered as sister species with species of Thelastoma and Leidynema, and Parapharyngodon, respectively. Interestingly, the results confirm the taxonomic status of H. indicus and T. scleratus from India.

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Checklist Of Turkish Raphidioptera On The Basis Of Distribution Pattern And Biogeographical Analysis, Savaş Canbulat Jan 2015

Checklist Of Turkish Raphidioptera On The Basis Of Distribution Pattern And Biogeographical Analysis, Savaş Canbulat

Turkish Journal of Zoology

An updated checklist of the species of Turkish Raphidioptera and further analysis concerning their zoogeographical distribution are presented in this study. The present checklist has been based on studies from the literature and includes records from extensive material that I have identified over the last few years. The Turkish Raphidioptera presently comprises 40 species in 8 genera and 2 families. There are 38 species of Raphidiidae, while there are only 2 species of Inocelliidae in Turkey. Among these species, 19 species are recorded as endemic and the endemism rate is 47.5%. Distributions of these species within Turkey are given according …

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A Review Of Species Of Subtribe Apodacrina Rohdendorf, 1967 Withdescription Of A New Species Of Apodacra Macquart, 1854 From Turkey(Insecta: Diptera: Sarcophagidae: Miltogramminae: Miltogrammini), Yury Verves, Volodymyr Radchenko, Lyudmyla Khrokalo Jan 2015

A Review Of Species Of Subtribe Apodacrina Rohdendorf, 1967 Withdescription Of A New Species Of Apodacra Macquart, 1854 From Turkey(Insecta: Diptera: Sarcophagidae: Miltogramminae: Miltogrammini), Yury Verves, Volodymyr Radchenko, Lyudmyla Khrokalo

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Faunistic and ecological data on 44 species from 3 genera of subtribe Apodacrina are given: Apodacra (13 species), Xeromyia (13 species), and Xerophilomyia (18 species). An original key to the genera is presented. Apodacra radchenkoi Verves & Khrokalo sp. nov. from Turkey is described as being new to science. One species is recorded for the first time for Afghanistan, 2 for Azerbaijan, 2 for Egypt, 2 for Greece, 8 for Israel, 1 for Kazakhstan, 1 for Kyrgyzstan, 6 for Tajikistan, 1 for Tanzania, 3 for Turkey, 2 for Turkmenistan, and 3 for Uzbekistan.

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The Nest-Site Characteristics Of The Forest Population Of Common Blackbird(Turdus Merula) In Eskişehir, Turkey, Muharrem Karakaya, Kalender Arikan Jan 2015

The Nest-Site Characteristics Of The Forest Population Of Common Blackbird(Turdus Merula) In Eskişehir, Turkey, Muharrem Karakaya, Kalender Arikan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Nest-site characteristics and nest-site selection in a forest population of common blackbird was investigated in an area of 200 ha in Eskişehir's Meşelik black pine forest during the spring of 2013. Within this framework, 36 nests were found in total: 31 of them were new and the rest (N = 5) were old. The nest-site characteristic parameters were measured in centimeters and nest tree species were recorded. According to the results, it was concluded that all of the nests were made on the stem of the nest tree at the widest part of the tree. Common blackbirds in the study …

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Effects Of High-Level Chromium Methionine Supplementation In Lambs Fed A Corn-Based Diet On The Carcass Characteristics And Chemical Composition Of The Longissimus Muscle, Berenice Sanchez-Mendoza, Antonio Aguilar-Hernandez, Maria A. Lopez-Soto, Alberto Barreras, Alfredo Estrada-Angulo, Francisco Javier Monge Navarro, Noemi G. Torrentera, Richard A. Zinn, Alejandro Plascencia Jan 2015

Effects Of High-Level Chromium Methionine Supplementation In Lambs Fed A Corn-Based Diet On The Carcass Characteristics And Chemical Composition Of The Longissimus Muscle, Berenice Sanchez-Mendoza, Antonio Aguilar-Hernandez, Maria A. Lopez-Soto, Alberto Barreras, Alfredo Estrada-Angulo, Francisco Javier Monge Navarro, Noemi G. Torrentera, Richard A. Zinn, Alejandro Plascencia

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Twenty-four male lambs (24.93 ± 0.93 kg) were used in order to evaluate the effects of chromium methionine (Cr) supplementation in high-energy finishing diets on the carcass characteristics and chemical composition of the longissimus muscle (LM). Treatments were 0.00, 0.60, 1.20, and 1.80 mg Cr/lamb daily. The experiment lasted 56 days. There were no effects of treatments on dry matter intake, feed to gain ratio, and final weight, which averaged 35.24 ± 1.01 kg. Supplemental Cr linearly decreased fat thickness enough to improve the estimated yield grade from 1.82 to 1.42 with no effect on the other carcass traits measured. …

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Textural Acceptability Of Prepared Fish Sausages By Controlling Textural Indicators, Mehmet Tolga Di̇nçer, Şükran Çakli Jan 2015

Textural Acceptability Of Prepared Fish Sausages By Controlling Textural Indicators, Mehmet Tolga Di̇nçer, Şükran Çakli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this paper is to verify the textural quality and acceptability of two different prepared emulsion-type fish sausages that were evaluated by using rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and saithe (Pollachius virens) fillets. Texture properties of the fish sausages were compared with three different emulsion-type sausages (chicken, turkey, and beef sausages) using texture profile analysis (TPA), shear test, Kramer shear test, pate penetration test, cooking loss, and expressible moisture. According to the TPA and firmness values, some textural indicators were found significantly weak (P < 0.05), but they met consumers preferences.

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Comparative Effects Of Sirolimus-Eluting Versus Bare Metal Stents On Neointimal Hyperplasia In Balloon-Injured External Iliac Artery Of Rabbits, Atul Patel, Pinesh Parikh, Deepak Patil, Anila Mathew, Suhas Lele, Mohan Rajapurkar, Pradip Patil, Akhilesh Kumar, Priti Vani Jan 2015

Comparative Effects Of Sirolimus-Eluting Versus Bare Metal Stents On Neointimal Hyperplasia In Balloon-Injured External Iliac Artery Of Rabbits, Atul Patel, Pinesh Parikh, Deepak Patil, Anila Mathew, Suhas Lele, Mohan Rajapurkar, Pradip Patil, Akhilesh Kumar, Priti Vani

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to check effectiveness of drug-eluting stents for prevention of restenosis resulting from neointimal hyperplasia. Twenty-one sirolimus-eluting stents (SESs) and bare metal stents (BMSs; control) were compared by implantation into left and right balloon-injured external iliac arteries of New Zealand White rabbits, respectively. Under general anesthesia and angiography, using 3-mm coronary balloon catheters, stents were successfully deployed. Anticoagulant therapy was not given to any animal. Rabbits were allotted into three groups at 7, 14, and 21 days (7 rabbits in each group). Each stented vessel of sacrificed rabbits was subjected to a resin-embedding technique and …

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Cover And Contents Jan 2015

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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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Radionuclide Exposure In Animals And The Public Health Implications, Roseline Yemisi Olobatoke, Manny Mathuthu Jan 2015

Radionuclide Exposure In Animals And The Public Health Implications, Roseline Yemisi Olobatoke, Manny Mathuthu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Living tissues are usually exposed to varying degrees of radiation from natural and manmade radioactive substances. Depending on the type of radiation emitted and rate and dose of absorption, all radioactive substances are potentially hazardous. Previous researches on the biological effects of radiation as well as preventive measures have focused on human subjects, being the most radiosensitive species. However, exposure of animals to ionizing irradiation may negatively influence their production performance, resulting in some level of economic loss. In addition, many food animals may represent a significant pathway for transfer of radionuclides to humans, thereby adding to the exposure burden. …

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Polymorphism Of The Retinol-Binding Protein 4 Gene (Rbp4) And Its Association With Carcass And Meat Quality Traits In Swine, Xiaodong Zhang, Long Huang, Weiping Chen, Tao Wu, Yifang Feng, Yueyun Ding, Zongjun Yin Jan 2015

Polymorphism Of The Retinol-Binding Protein 4 Gene (Rbp4) And Its Association With Carcass And Meat Quality Traits In Swine, Xiaodong Zhang, Long Huang, Weiping Chen, Tao Wu, Yifang Feng, Yueyun Ding, Zongjun Yin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

To investigate the influence of the retinol-binding protein 4 gene (RBP4) on the carcass and meat quality traits of swine, polymorphism was observed by PCR-SSCP in four Chinese native pig breeds (Huoshouhei, Anqingliubai, Wannanhei, and Wei), that were carefully selected for economic traits. The results revealed one SNP (A>G) of the RBP4 gene in these breeds, excluding Huoshouhei. The AA genotype was the predominant genotype and allele A was the predominant allele with higher frequencies. A further analysis of SNP genotypes associated with carcass and meat quality traits including slaughter rate, average back-fat thickness, eye muscle area, lean percentage, …

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Concentrations Of Nefa, Ss-Hba, Triglycerides, And Certain Blood Metabolitesin Healthy Colored Angora Goats During The Peripartum Period, Funda Eşki̇, İbrahi̇m Taşal, Mehmet Aki̇f Karsli, Sai̇t Şendağ, Bariş Atalay Uslu, Henrik Wagner, Axel Wehrend Jan 2015

Concentrations Of Nefa, Ss-Hba, Triglycerides, And Certain Blood Metabolitesin Healthy Colored Angora Goats During The Peripartum Period, Funda Eşki̇, İbrahi̇m Taşal, Mehmet Aki̇f Karsli, Sai̇t Şendağ, Bariş Atalay Uslu, Henrik Wagner, Axel Wehrend

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the changes in serum nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA), serum ß-hydroxybutyric acid (ß-HBA), triglycerides, Ca, Na, and other metabolites (bilirubin, glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH)) in the blood of grazing, healthy goats at the time of parturition. Blood samples were taken weekly from the jugular vein of 11 goats, starting at week 2 antepartum (ap) until week 9 postpartum (pp). NEFA and ß-HBA concentrations increased from week 2 ap to 2 weeks pp. The increase in NEFA level was not significant; however, the ß-HBA levels were higher (P < 0.05) 2 weeks pp compared to the levels at 2 weeks ap. Triglycerides were recorded at maximum levels (P < 0.05) 2 weeks ap, with the lowest concentrations at 3 weeks pp. Bilirubin levels consistently increased up to 7 weeks pp, followed by a decrease. However, these changes were not significant. Similarly, GLDH activities increased until week 8 pp. A significant difference (P < 0.05) was recorded between the 1st week and 8th week pp. Ca and Na levels were lower during the 1st week pp and increased at 3 weeks pp. The results show that there are characteristic alterations of some metabolic blood parameters in goats around the time of parturition, which may be related to physiological changes.

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Influence Of Individual Or Mixed Cellulase And Xylanase Mixture On In Vitro Rumen Gas Production Kinetics Of Total Mixed Rations With Different Maize Silage And Concentrate Ratios, Mona Mohamed Mohamed Yasseen Elghandour, Ahmed Eid Kholif, Ofelia Márquez-Molina, José Fernando Vázquez-Armijo, Anil Kumar Puniya, Abdelfattah Zeidan Mohamed Salem Jan 2015

Influence Of Individual Or Mixed Cellulase And Xylanase Mixture On In Vitro Rumen Gas Production Kinetics Of Total Mixed Rations With Different Maize Silage And Concentrate Ratios, Mona Mohamed Mohamed Yasseen Elghandour, Ahmed Eid Kholif, Ofelia Márquez-Molina, José Fernando Vázquez-Armijo, Anil Kumar Puniya, Abdelfattah Zeidan Mohamed Salem

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study assessed the effects of cellulase, xylanase, and their mixture (1:1, v/v) on in vitro rumen fermentation of five mixed rations with different maize silage (F) to concentrate (C) ratios (0F:100C, 25F:75C, 50F:50C, 75F:25C, 100F:0C). Samples were incubated using rumen inoculum from Brown Swiss cows fed ad libitum a total mixed ration of concentrate and alfalfa hay (1:1). Gas production (GP) was recorded after 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 h of incubation. Interaction effects (P < 0.0001) were observed between type of ration and enzyme for discrete lag time prior to GP. Ration type affected asymptotic GP (linear and quadratic, P < 0.0001) and in vitro GP at 24 h onward. Moreover, rations affected pH (linear and quadratic, P < 0.0001), dry matter degradability (quadratic, P = 0.05), metabolizable energy (linear, P = 0.038), short-chain fatty acids (linear, P = 0.0005), gas yield from truly digested dry matter at 24 h (linear, P = 0.0026), and microbial crude protein yield (linear, P = 0.0264). The most effective rations for in vitro GP during different times differed between different measured parameters. Enzyme administration was more effective when the ratio of maize silage was increased.

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Deactivation Of Tannins In Raisin Stalk By Polyethylene Glycol-6000 Effect Onfeed Intake, Digestibility, And Nitrogen Retention In Sheep, Manocher Souri, Laleh Angaji, Mohammad Mehdi Moeini Jan 2015

Deactivation Of Tannins In Raisin Stalk By Polyethylene Glycol-6000 Effect Onfeed Intake, Digestibility, And Nitrogen Retention In Sheep, Manocher Souri, Laleh Angaji, Mohammad Mehdi Moeini

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

An experiment was conducted to assess the effects of polyethylene glycol (PEG-6000) and urea on feed intake, nitrogen retention, and nutrient digestibility in sheep fed raisin stalk. Sixteen male fat-tailed Sanjabi sheep (26 ± 0.66 kg) were randomly assigned to one of 4 dietary treatments: raisin stalk (control; RS), raisin stalk supplemented with 3% urea and 4% molasses (RSU3%); 5% urea and 7% molasses (RSU5%); or 5% urea, 7% molasses plus 5% PEG (RSU-PEG) per DM of raisin stalk. The urea and molasses were dissolved in distilled water and then mixed into a solid ingredient. Polyethylene glycol was also sprayed …

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Determination Of The Survival Levels Of Acid-Adapted Escherichia Coli O157:H7in Sucuk (Turkish-Type Fermented Sausage), Fatma Öztürk, Abdulkadi̇r Halkman Jan 2015

Determination Of The Survival Levels Of Acid-Adapted Escherichia Coli O157:H7in Sucuk (Turkish-Type Fermented Sausage), Fatma Öztürk, Abdulkadi̇r Halkman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to determine the time taken for Escherichia coli O157:H7 to adapt to different types of acids and the effect of acid adaptation on the survival level of E. coli O157:H7 in sucuk (Turkish-type fermented sausage). E. coli O157:H7 cells were adapted to acids in a tryptic soy broth (TSB) set to pH 5.5 for 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-h periods using hydrochloric, acetic, lactic, and citric acid. The acid tolerance of acid-adapted and nontreated cells was determined in TSB of pH 3.5 and then acid-adapted and nontreated E. coli O157:H7 (105 CFU/g) was added to sucuk. In …

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Storage Stability Of Aerobically Packaged Extended Dehydrated Chickenmeat Rings At Ambient Temperature, Bidyut Prava Mishra, Geeta Chauhan, Sanjod Kumar Mendiratta, Prasana Kumar Rath, Renuka Nayar Jan 2015

Storage Stability Of Aerobically Packaged Extended Dehydrated Chickenmeat Rings At Ambient Temperature, Bidyut Prava Mishra, Geeta Chauhan, Sanjod Kumar Mendiratta, Prasana Kumar Rath, Renuka Nayar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was conducted to evaluate the storage stability of aerobically packaged extended dehydrated chicken meat rings during ambient storage at 30 ± 2 °C. Extended dehydrated chicken meat rings were prepared by utilizing spent hen meat (80%), an optimized level of rice flour, refined wheat flour, potato starch, spice mix, common salt, and sodium tripolyphosphate. The control product was prepared in a similar manner except that rice flour was substituted by an equal quantity of spent hen meat. The products were aerobically packaged in low-density polyethylene (LDPE) pouches and analyzed for physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory characteristics at regular …

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Analysis Of Apolipoprotein A-Iv Expression And The Levels Of Blood Plasmamain Lipid Fractions Of Calves During The First Week Of Life Before And After Theadministration Of Milk Replacer Supplemented With Lactose, Katarzyna Michalek, Alicja Dratwa-Chalupnik, Magdalena Jaszczuk Jan 2015

Analysis Of Apolipoprotein A-Iv Expression And The Levels Of Blood Plasmamain Lipid Fractions Of Calves During The First Week Of Life Before And After Theadministration Of Milk Replacer Supplemented With Lactose, Katarzyna Michalek, Alicja Dratwa-Chalupnik, Magdalena Jaszczuk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The current study presents an analysis of main lipid fractions and expression of apolipoprotein A-IV (apoA-IV) of the blood plasma of calves during the first week of life, before and after administration of a milk replacer with additional quantity of lactose. The experiment was performed on 7 male Polish-Friesian calves, var. Black-and-White. Blood samples were collected before the morning feeding from the 6th to 8th day of life. In the evening on the 6th day of the experiment and in the morning on the 7th day of the experiment, monohydrate lactose in an amount of 2 g per 1 kg …

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Low-Field Magnetic Resonance Anatomic Features Of The Neonatalfoal Thorax: An Ex Vivo Study, Alberto Arencibia, José Ángel Sandoval, Francisco Gil, José Raduán Jaber, Diego Blanco, Andrés Diz, José María Vázquez Jan 2015

Low-Field Magnetic Resonance Anatomic Features Of The Neonatalfoal Thorax: An Ex Vivo Study, Alberto Arencibia, José Ángel Sandoval, Francisco Gil, José Raduán Jaber, Diego Blanco, Andrés Diz, José María Vázquez

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to describe the normal appearance of the bony and soft tissue structures of the thorax of neonatal foals by low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the use of anatomical dissections and gross sections. Three purebred Spanish neonatal foals that died for medical reasons unrelated to thoracic disease were used to obtain T1- and T2-weighted MR images using a magnet of 0.2 Tesla. Anatomic structures on the MR images were evaluated according to characteristics of signal intensity of the different organic tissues. The bones, different associated muscles, diaphragm, trachea, main bronchi, lungs, esophagus, heart chambers, …

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Multiple-Locus Variable Number Of Tandem Repeat Analysis Assay As A Tool For The Epidemiological Study Of Brucella Canis In Korea, Kichan Lee, Ji-Yeon Kim, Sung-Il Kang, Hyang Keun Lee, Suk-Chan Jung, Moon Her Jan 2015

Multiple-Locus Variable Number Of Tandem Repeat Analysis Assay As A Tool For The Epidemiological Study Of Brucella Canis In Korea, Kichan Lee, Ji-Yeon Kim, Sung-Il Kang, Hyang Keun Lee, Suk-Chan Jung, Moon Her

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Multiple-locus variable number of tandem repeats analysis (MLVA) is useful for epidemiological investigations. In this study, MLVA-18 was used to assess the genetic and epidemiological relationships of Brucella canis isolates among a domestic dog and dogs from two breeding farms. MLVA-18 assay showed variation in copy numbers in 6 of the 18 loci. Interestingly, the YJ02-1 strain isolated from the pet dog from Yangju-si showed only one tandem repeat change in Bruce 09 locus as compared with that of NYJ-1 strain isolated from a dog from the Namyangju-si farm. The two strains were shown to have originated from the same …

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Diurnal Variations Of Renal Activity In Goats, Zbigniew Muszczynski, Ewa Skotnicka, Dorota Jankowiak Jan 2015

Diurnal Variations Of Renal Activity In Goats, Zbigniew Muszczynski, Ewa Skotnicka, Dorota Jankowiak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Research was conducted on 12 clinically healthy 4-year-old White Nobel goats. Renal activity examinations were carried out with the use of clearance methods where inulin was used as a testing substance to determine the level of glomerular filtration. The results allowed determination of inulin clearance, endogenic creatinine, sodium, potassium, and chloride levels. Filtered load, tubular resorption, and excretion in urine of sodium, potassium, and chlorides were marked. The research revealed diurnal variations of renal activity in goats. Most of the rhythms' acrophases occur in the phase of activeness between 1200 and 1600 hours. The resorption rhythm of potassium in the …

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Comparison Of Sevoflurane And Isoflurane Effects On Cardiovascular Andrespiratory System During Spontaneous Ventilation In Angora Goats, Ali̇ Kumandaş, Ertuğrul Elma Jan 2015

Comparison Of Sevoflurane And Isoflurane Effects On Cardiovascular Andrespiratory System During Spontaneous Ventilation In Angora Goats, Ali̇ Kumandaş, Ertuğrul Elma

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Seven healthy Angora goats were used to compare the effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during anesthesia periods. Once anesthesia was induced with propofol at 5.1 ± 0.9 mg/kg, it was maintained with isoflurane at 1%-3% in the first treatment period and sevoflurane at 2%-4% in the second treatment period after a 15-day interval. Heart rates measured immediately after anesthesia induction and 5 min later were found to be statistically significant between anesthetic groups (P < 0.05). Mean blood pressure in the isoflurane group decreased (75.7 ± 7.2 to 59.8 ± 9.8 mmHg) (P < 0.05) throughout the anesthesia period. It was determined that respiratory rate in sevoflurane treatment was lower than that in isoflurane treatment. In terms of time to stand up, sevoflurane-administered animals recovered significantly faster than animals intubated with isoflurane anesthesia (13.1 ± 4.4 and 25.0 ± 8.6 min) (P < 0.05). According to cardiopulmonary values, the respiratory rate was lower in the sevoflurane-applied animals compared to that of those receiving isoflurane anesthesia, although the difference was not statistically significant, and hypercapnia were not observed in either group. Consequently, it was determined that in the Angora goat, propofol-sevoflurane anesthesia exerts lower pressure on the cardiovascular system than isoflurane anesthesia. At the same time, recovery from sevoflurane anesthesia was shorter, and therefore it can be preferred to other anesthesia agents for routine anesthesia.

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Microencapsulated Organic Acid Blend With Mcfas Can Be Used As Analternative To Antibiotics For Laying Hens, Sang In Lee, Hyun Soo Kim, Inho Kim Jan 2015

Microencapsulated Organic Acid Blend With Mcfas Can Be Used As Analternative To Antibiotics For Laying Hens, Sang In Lee, Hyun Soo Kim, Inho Kim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 144 Hy-Line brown laying hens were used in a 10-week trial to evaluate the effects of a microencapsulated organic acid blend with medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) on egg production, weight, quality, fecal microflora, and nutrient digestibility in the hens. The hens were divided into four groups and different dietary treatments were given to each group. The control group received no microencapsulated organic acid blend with MCFAs. The second group received 0.05%, the third group received 0.01%, and the fourth group received 0.2% of a microencapsulated organic acid blend with MCFAs. Laying hens fed on a microencapsulated …

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Polymorphisms Of Ovine Prion Protein (Prp) Gene In Pramenka Sheepbreed Population In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Ervin Zecevic, Admir Dokso, Amra Kazic, Muhamed Brka Jan 2015

Polymorphisms Of Ovine Prion Protein (Prp) Gene In Pramenka Sheepbreed Population In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Ervin Zecevic, Admir Dokso, Amra Kazic, Muhamed Brka

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) are a group of diseases that affect the nervous system and lead to death. The putative infectious agent is the host-encoded prion protein (PrP) and it appears that the development of scrapie in sheep is closely related to polymorphisms in the host PrP gene. The aim of this study was to investigate three well-known polymorphisms in exon 3 of the PrP gene (at codons 136, 154, and 171) that have a clear and significant effect on scrapie in sheep. Four other polymorphisms (at codons 145, 185, 231, and 237) that are yet undefined were also investigated. …

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Genetic Relationships Among Four Turkish Sheep Breeds Using Microsatellites, Onur Yilmaz, Tamer Sezenler, Semi̇h Sevi̇m, İbrahi̇m Cemal, Orhan Karaca, Yalçin Yaman, Orhan Karadağ Jan 2015

Genetic Relationships Among Four Turkish Sheep Breeds Using Microsatellites, Onur Yilmaz, Tamer Sezenler, Semi̇h Sevi̇m, İbrahi̇m Cemal, Orhan Karaca, Yalçin Yaman, Orhan Karadağ

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The genetic structure of 4 Turkish breeds of sheep, Gökçeada, Kıvırcık, Karacabey Merino, and Sakız (SZ), was analyzed by genotyping with 17 microsatellite markers in 250 individuals. The microsatellites showed high levels of polymorphism, with means for total and effective number of alleles per locus of 20.71 and 7.04, respectively. The average observed and expected heterozygosity values were 0.66 and 0.87, respectively. It was found that a higher level of breed admixture existed in the 4 breeds, which was an important finding. It was also found that 7.9% of genetic variation resulted from difference between the populations, whereas 92.1% resulted …

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The Effects Of Dry-Off Therapy On Milk Somatic Cell Count In Saanen Goats, Ayhan Baştan, Seçki̇n Salar, Duygu Baki̇ Acar, Mürşi̇de Ayşe Demi̇rel, Mehmet Cengi̇z, İsfendi̇yar Darbaz, Gaye Bulut Jan 2015

The Effects Of Dry-Off Therapy On Milk Somatic Cell Count In Saanen Goats, Ayhan Baştan, Seçki̇n Salar, Duygu Baki̇ Acar, Mürşi̇de Ayşe Demi̇rel, Mehmet Cengi̇z, İsfendi̇yar Darbaz, Gaye Bulut

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of dry-off antibiotic therapy and teat sealant on somatic cell count (SCC) in Saanen goats. The goats were randomly divided into 3 groups. In Groups I (n = 50) and II (n = 50), the goats were treated with intramammary antibiotics and a combination of intramammary antibiotics and internal teat sealant at dry-off, respectively. The animals in Group III (n = 50) were designated as the control group. For the SCC analysis and bacteriological examination, milk samples (n = 900) were collected separately from each udder half during routine morning …

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Heparin-Induced In Vitro Capacitation Changes Of Swamp Buffalo Spermatozoa, Dibyajyoti Talukdar, Kutubuddin Ahmed, Sourabh Deori, Gopal Chandra Das Jan 2015

Heparin-Induced In Vitro Capacitation Changes Of Swamp Buffalo Spermatozoa, Dibyajyoti Talukdar, Kutubuddin Ahmed, Sourabh Deori, Gopal Chandra Das

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to evaluate heparin-induced in vitro capacitation-associated changes in spermatozoa of swamp buffalo. Therefore, freshly ejaculated and washed spermatozoa of 8 swamp buffalo bulls were capacitated in vitro in TALP medium supplemented with BSA, heparin, and HEPES buffer at a concentration of 6 × 109 spermatozoa/mL at 37 °C for 6 h. Capacitation status of spermatozoa in terms of the hyperactivated motility, acrosome membrane integrity, total hypoosmotic swelling test (HOST), activity of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and sperm membrane protein (SMP) and cholesterol content were estimated for each ejaculate at 1-h intervals …

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The Accuracy Of The Patellar Reflex For Localization Of The Site Of A Single Level Thoracolumbar Disc Herniation In Dogs, Mohammed Abdelhakiem, Yuuhi Asai, Hiroaki Kamishina, Masaaki Katayama, Yuji Uzuka Jan 2015

The Accuracy Of The Patellar Reflex For Localization Of The Site Of A Single Level Thoracolumbar Disc Herniation In Dogs, Mohammed Abdelhakiem, Yuuhi Asai, Hiroaki Kamishina, Masaaki Katayama, Yuji Uzuka

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The patellar reflex was used in this study to determine the site of thoracolumbar spinal cord dysfunction (T3-L3 or L4-L6) as a result of disc herniation. The results of neurological examinations were compared with the findings of CT myelography. This study was conducted on 21 dogs, selected from a total of 26 dogs confirmed to have a single thoracolumbar lesion. Results revealed that the accuracy of the patellar reflex for lesion localization was 71.4%. The accuracy of the patellar reflex (normal or hyperreflexic) for lesion localization in the T3-L3 segment in 15 dogs was 100%, while the accuracy of the …

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Frequency Of Hoof Conformation Faults And Disorders In Horses Of Several Breeds, Jaroslaw Luszczynski, Magdalena Pieszka, Anna Durmala, Weronika Pisarczyk, Romana Augustyn, Boguslawa Dlugosz Jan 2015

Frequency Of Hoof Conformation Faults And Disorders In Horses Of Several Breeds, Jaroslaw Luszczynski, Magdalena Pieszka, Anna Durmala, Weronika Pisarczyk, Romana Augustyn, Boguslawa Dlugosz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the study was to compare the frequencies of hoof conformation faults and disorders in the front and hind legs of horses of different breeds. The study was conducted on 346 horses over 3 years old (167 Anglo-Arabians, 130 Hucul horses, and 49 Silesian horses). In the study population, over 60% of the horses had some kind of hoof conformation faults and disorders. A significant difference in the incidence of hoof conformation faults (65.5%) and hoof disorders (35.5%) was shown in the analyzed population of horses. In the case of Hucul and Silesian horses, hoof conformation faults were …

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Determination Of Serum Cardiac Biomarkers And Plasma D-Dimer Levelsin Anemic Sheep With Babesiosis, Özlem Orunç Kilinç, Yaşar Göz, Nazmi̇ Yüksek, Yildiray Başbuğan, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇n Yilmaz, Ahmet Duran Ataş Jan 2015

Determination Of Serum Cardiac Biomarkers And Plasma D-Dimer Levelsin Anemic Sheep With Babesiosis, Özlem Orunç Kilinç, Yaşar Göz, Nazmi̇ Yüksek, Yildiray Başbuğan, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇n Yilmaz, Ahmet Duran Ataş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the cardiac effects of anemia and venous thromboembolism (VTE), reportedly caused by the hemolyzed erythrocytes occurring in sheep with babesiosis, were investigated using cardiac markers and D-dimer (DD). The study included 34 sheep: 24 infected Akkaraman sheep (1-3 years old, diagnosed with babesiosis based on clinical and laboratory findings) and a control group of 10 noninfected healthy sheep of the same breed and age. Hematocrit (Hct) levels were measured in blood obtained from both groups. Cardiac troponin I (cTnI), creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were measured in serum samples. In addition, the levels of …

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Memoria, Espacio Y Lenguage En Rasgado De Lila Zemborain, Mariela Méndez Jan 2015

Memoria, Espacio Y Lenguage En Rasgado De Lila Zemborain, Mariela Méndez

Latin American, Latino and Iberian Studies Faculty Publications

Con esta pregunta la hablante poética de Rasgado cierra su recorrido urbano en el poema titulado "1987 - septiembre 2001". El sitio/ escenario de las Torres Gemelas en New York City antes y después del atentado del 11 de septiembre de 2001 marca y demarca las coordenadas espacio-temporales de este diario poético cuyo proceso de composición la misma autora describe como de "documentación de un evento temible" "desde las imágenes, el ritmo y la f orma de un libro celebratorio" (10). Este es de hecho el único poema que visualmente reproduce en el espacio de la página la forma de …

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The Impact Of One Fraction Of 8 Gy Radiotherapy In Palliative Treatmentof Multiple Myeloma Patients With Painful Bone Destructions, Milda Rudzianskiene, Arturas Inciura, Elona Juozaityte, Rolandas Gerbutavicius, Renata Simoliuniene, Viktoras Rudzianskas, Greta Emilia Kiavialaitis Jan 2015

The Impact Of One Fraction Of 8 Gy Radiotherapy In Palliative Treatmentof Multiple Myeloma Patients With Painful Bone Destructions, Milda Rudzianskiene, Arturas Inciura, Elona Juozaityte, Rolandas Gerbutavicius, Renata Simoliuniene, Viktoras Rudzianskas, Greta Emilia Kiavialaitis

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Radiotherapy is required to overcome pain and to promote recalcification in multiple myeloma (MM) patients. The aim of our prospective study was to evaluate the impact of one fraction of 8 Gy regimen in palliative treatment of MM. Materials and methods: Forty-six patients with MM and painful bone destructions were treated by 8 Gy single fraction regimen. The visual analog scale was used for evaluation of pain. Analgesic use was measured prior to and after radiotherapy (4, 12, and 24 weeks). Recalcification was evaluated with radiographs before and after radiotherapy at 1 and 3 months. Quality of life questionnaires …

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