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Effect Of Dietary Orange Peel Extract On Physiological, Biochemical, And Metabolic Responses Of Japanese Quail Reared Under Low Ambient Temperature, Mehmet Çi̇ftçi̇, Ülkü Gülci̇han Şi̇mşek, Bestami̇ Dalkiliç, Mehmet Ali̇ Azman, Ökkeş Yilmaz, Seda İflazoğlu Mutlu, Mehtap Özçeli̇k, Yasi̇n Baykalir, Fadi̇me Tonbak, Muammer Bahşi̇ Jan 2016

Effect Of Dietary Orange Peel Extract On Physiological, Biochemical, And Metabolic Responses Of Japanese Quail Reared Under Low Ambient Temperature, Mehmet Çi̇ftçi̇, Ülkü Gülci̇han Şi̇mşek, Bestami̇ Dalkiliç, Mehmet Ali̇ Azman, Ökkeş Yilmaz, Seda İflazoğlu Mutlu, Mehtap Özçeli̇k, Yasi̇n Baykalir, Fadi̇me Tonbak, Muammer Bahşi̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of dietary orange peel extract (OPE) supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, serum biochemical parameters, antioxidant status of tissues, and fatty acid composition of breast meat in Japanese quails reared under low ambient temperature were investigated in the present study. A total of 108 quails of 15 days old were assigned to 3 groups with 3 replicates. Animals were fed with a corn/soy-based standard diet in the control group and a standard diet supplemented with either 100 or 200 ppm of OPE in the experimental groups (control, OPE-100, and OPE-200 groups, respectively). Room temperature was gradually lowered at …

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The Effect Of Seasonal Variations On The Occurrence Of Certain Mycotoxins Inconcentrate Feeds For Cattle Collected From Some Provinces In Turkey, Hüsametti̇n Eki̇ci̇, Ebru Yildirim, Ender Yarsan Jan 2016

The Effect Of Seasonal Variations On The Occurrence Of Certain Mycotoxins Inconcentrate Feeds For Cattle Collected From Some Provinces In Turkey, Hüsametti̇n Eki̇ci̇, Ebru Yildirim, Ender Yarsan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of seasonal variations on the occurrence of total aflatoxin (AFTotal), aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), ochratoxin A (OTA), and total fumonisin (Ftotal) in the commercially mixed ruminant feed obtained from feed mills located in Ankara, Kırıkkale, Çankırı, Çorum, and Kırşehir provinces using the enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) method. To represent the annual production, 22 samples were collected every quarter over 1 year (a total of 88 samples) starting in September 2012. AFTotal and AFB1 were detected in 72 samples (81.81%), OTA in 84 samples (95.45%), and Ftotal in 83 samples (94.31%). When seasonal …

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Overall Prevalence Of Feline Overweight/Obesity In Japan As Determined Froma Cross-Sectional Sample Pool Of Healthy Veterinary Clinic-Visiting Cats In Japan, Nobuko Mori, Eiji Iwasaki, Yuki Okada, Koh Kawasumi, Toshiro Arai Jan 2016

Overall Prevalence Of Feline Overweight/Obesity In Japan As Determined Froma Cross-Sectional Sample Pool Of Healthy Veterinary Clinic-Visiting Cats In Japan, Nobuko Mori, Eiji Iwasaki, Yuki Okada, Koh Kawasumi, Toshiro Arai

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Many veterinarians feel that feline obesity is increasing in prevalence within Japan, but are unsure as to what real rate of obesity prevalence exists currently. The objectives of this study are twofold. First, we sought to determine the ratio of overweight/obese cats, as determined via body condition score (BCS), based on a cross-sectional pool of healthy cats. Second, using a uniform method of biochemical measurement for cat plasma collected all over Japan, we sought to construct cross-sectional working reference ranges of plasma metabolites using age, BCS, and sex as classifying factors. Overall, the rate of overweight and obese cats (BCS …

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The Effect Of Yucca Schidigera Powder Added To Lamb Feed On Fatteningperformance, Some Blood Parameters, The Immune System, And Theantioxidative Metabolism Of The Hepatic Tissue, Recep Gümüş, Hali̇t İmi̇k Jan 2016

The Effect Of Yucca Schidigera Powder Added To Lamb Feed On Fatteningperformance, Some Blood Parameters, The Immune System, And Theantioxidative Metabolism Of The Hepatic Tissue, Recep Gümüş, Hali̇t İmi̇k

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, Yucca schidigera powder (YSP) added to lamb feed was investigated for its effects on performance, some blood parameters, the immune system, and the antioxidative metabolism of the hepatic tissue. Throughout a 10-week fattening period, twenty-four 2.5-month-old male Akkaraman lambs were used. Three groups were established, including a control group © and groups YSPI and YSPII, which received a basal ration alone, a basal ration + 100 ppm YSP, and a basal ration + 200 ppm YSP, respectively. The groups did not differ for performance parameters (P > 0.05). While 100 ppm YSP increased serum NH3 levels (P < 0.05), 200 ppm YSP significantly decreased serum cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and Mg levels (P < 0.05). The groups did not differ for antibody titers against the Brucella melitensis vaccine (Rev 1). In groups YSPI and YSPII, hepatic CAT activity and LPO levels were significantly lower than those of Group C (P < 0.01). While the GSH levels of group YSPI were significantly higher than those of groups C and YSPII, the SOD activity of group YSPII was significantly lower than those of groups C and YSPI (P < 0.01). As a result, while YSP did not affect the performance parameters or immune system, it significantly affected NH3 levels, lipid metabolism, and the antioxidant system.

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The Effects Of Probiotics, Organic Acid, And A Medicinal Plant On The Immune Systemand Gastrointestinal Microflora In Broilers Challenged With Campylobacter Jejuni, Hossein Ebrahimi, Shaban Rahimi, Pejvak Khaki, Jesse L. Grimes, Sophia Kathariou Jan 2016

The Effects Of Probiotics, Organic Acid, And A Medicinal Plant On The Immune Systemand Gastrointestinal Microflora In Broilers Challenged With Campylobacter Jejuni, Hossein Ebrahimi, Shaban Rahimi, Pejvak Khaki, Jesse L. Grimes, Sophia Kathariou

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Campylobacter jejuni, a zoonotic bacterial pathogen with worldwide distribution, infects about 400 million humans in the world annually. In order to reduce C. Jejuni colonization in the gastrointestinal tracts of broilers and make chickens less susceptible to colonization, four commercial products based on organic acid, probiotics, and medicinal plants were used. In this experiment, 210 one-day-old male broiler chicks (Ross 308) were assigned to 7 treatment groups randomly with 3 replications and 10 birds in each pen. Birds were challenged on day 21 by 1 mL of 6 × 107 CFU/mL C. Jejuni live suspension and samples were collected on …

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The Effects Of Varying Levels Of Dietary Starch On Reproductivetraits In Lactating Dairy Cows, Abdulkadi̇r Keski̇n, Hidir Gençoğlu, Gülnaz Meci̇toğlu, İsmai̇l Çeti̇n, Çağdaş Kara, Duygu Udum Küçükşen, Ebru Bi̇len, Bariş Güner, Abdülkadi̇r Orman, Ahmet Gümen Jan 2016

The Effects Of Varying Levels Of Dietary Starch On Reproductivetraits In Lactating Dairy Cows, Abdulkadi̇r Keski̇n, Hidir Gençoğlu, Gülnaz Meci̇toğlu, İsmai̇l Çeti̇n, Çağdaş Kara, Duygu Udum Küçükşen, Ebru Bi̇len, Bariş Güner, Abdülkadi̇r Orman, Ahmet Gümen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of three different dietary starch levels on postpartum milk yield, blood metabolites, and reproductive traits in cows. A total of 23 primiparous Holstein-Friesian cows were fed three different diets including different starch levels on a dry matter basis from parturition until day 80. Cows were randomly assigned into the three groups according to the starch levels: low (LS, 16%, n = 7), medium (MS, 20%, n = 8), and high (HS, 24%, n = 8). Milk yields were recorded daily, and body condition score (BCS) was determined every week. Transrectal …

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Application Of Herbs And Propolis In Rabbits With Chronic Diarrhea, Robert Kupczynski, Tomasz Piasecki, Michal Bednarski, Kinga Spitalniak, Anna Budny-Walczak Jan 2016

Application Of Herbs And Propolis In Rabbits With Chronic Diarrhea, Robert Kupczynski, Tomasz Piasecki, Michal Bednarski, Kinga Spitalniak, Anna Budny-Walczak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of ethanolic extract of propolis (EEP) and an herbal mixture (Rumex crispus, Potentilla anserina, and Polygonum aviculare) on diarrhea course, hematological and biochemical parameters, and acid-base balance of rabbits. Twenty-four meat rabbits (Hyplus) were divided into four groups of eight animals. The rabbits were randomly divided into the following groups: HR - healthy rabbits, DR - rabbits with diarrhea symptoms, H - treated with 10% herbal extract, and EEP - treated with 10% ethanolic extract of propolis at 4 mL/L. The extracts were supplemented for 10 days into the drinking …

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Evaluation Of Immunotherapeutic Potential Of Ocimum Sanctumin Bovine Subclinical Mastitis, Tawheed Ahmad Shafi, Baljinder Kumar Bansal, Dhiraj Kumar Gupta, Shashi Nayyar Jan 2016

Evaluation Of Immunotherapeutic Potential Of Ocimum Sanctumin Bovine Subclinical Mastitis, Tawheed Ahmad Shafi, Baljinder Kumar Bansal, Dhiraj Kumar Gupta, Shashi Nayyar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Mastitis, the inflammation of mammary glands, is caused by a wide range of contagious and environmental microbes, whose clearance from the udder is generally dependent on the use of antibiotics. However, antibiotic therapy may result in development of drug-resistant microbes and depress the activity of polymorphonuclear cells. The present study was therefore undertaken to explore the immunotherapeutic potential of an herb, Ocimum sanctum, in mastitis in dairy cows. The study involved twenty HF × Sahiwal lactating dairy cows, each identified with at least one specific subclinical mastitis quarter as per International Dairy Federation criteria. The cows were divided into two …

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Influence Of Flaxseed Combined With Thyme, Rosemary, And Sage Leaves Asfodder Additives On Antioxidant Status In The Liver Of Japanese Quail, Radoslaw Drozd, Artur Rybarczyk, Agata Wasak, Malgorzata Jakubowska, Kinga Rybak, Magdalena Skolmowska Jan 2016

Influence Of Flaxseed Combined With Thyme, Rosemary, And Sage Leaves Asfodder Additives On Antioxidant Status In The Liver Of Japanese Quail, Radoslaw Drozd, Artur Rybarczyk, Agata Wasak, Malgorzata Jakubowska, Kinga Rybak, Magdalena Skolmowska

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of a combination of plant supplements with antioxidant properties on the total antioxidant status measured by FRAP and the activity of selected antioxidant enzymes in the livers of Japanese quails. The birds were given feed with the 4% addition of flaxseed combined with a 1% admixture of dried thyme, rosemary, or sage leaves, respectively. The results showed an increased value of the antioxidant potential in the livers of quails fed with a diet that contained the combination of flaxseed and thyme, compared to the control diet and the diet that …

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Performance Of Broilers Fed Raw Or Fermented And Redried Wheat, Barley, And Oat Grains, Sulhatti̇n Yaşar, Muhammed Saci̇d Gök, Yavuz Gürbüz Jan 2016

Performance Of Broilers Fed Raw Or Fermented And Redried Wheat, Barley, And Oat Grains, Sulhatti̇n Yaşar, Muhammed Saci̇d Gök, Yavuz Gürbüz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The efficacy of diets containing 40%-50% wheat, barley, or oat grains, fermented by a solid-state fermentation process, on bird performance, carcass yield, digestive organ development, and intestinal viscosity was tested. Compared with broiler chicks fed unfermented grains, those fed fermented oats had increased feed intake, and treatment with fermented wheat and barley improved the feed conversion ratio at days 21 and 42. Treatment with fermented barley and oats resulted in increased body weight at day 42. Treatment with fermented wheat and oats increased the percentage of carcass yield. Birds fed unfermented grains had highly viscous digesta, not seen among birds …

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Cla And Epa Inhibit Lps-Induced Prostaglandin Release From Bovine Endometrial Cells Through An Nf-?B-Dependent Signaling Mechanism, Lokenga Badinga, Mehmet Şükrü Gülay, Alan Ealy Jan 2016

Cla And Epa Inhibit Lps-Induced Prostaglandin Release From Bovine Endometrial Cells Through An Nf-?B-Dependent Signaling Mechanism, Lokenga Badinga, Mehmet Şükrü Gülay, Alan Ealy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Although their action in antagonizing arachidonic acid metabolism is a key antiinflammatory effect of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA), these molecules have other antiinflammatory effects that might occur upstream of altered eicosanoid production. We examined the effects of two CLA isomers (c9,t11 and t10,c12 isomers), n-3 PUFA (EPA and DHA), and ΚNF-ΚB inhibitor (ammonium pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC)) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced secretion of prostaglandins (PGE2 and PGF2a) by bovine endometrial (BEND) cells. LPS increased PGE2 and PGF2a concentrations in BEND cell-conditioned media in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. The c9,t11 CLA isomer and EPA decreased …

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Cast/Mspi Gene Polymorphism And Its Impact On Growth Traits Of Soviet Merinoand Salsk Sheep Breeds In The South European Part Of Russia, Ivan Fedorovich Gorlov, Nadezhda Vasilevna Shirokova, Alexander Vasilevich Randelin, Valeriya Nikolaevna Voronkova, Natalya Ivanovna Mosolova, Elena Yurevna Zlobina, Yury Anatolevich Kolosov, Nekruz Farkhodovich Bakoev, Mariya Anatolevna Leonova, Sirozhdin Yusufovich Bakoev, Anatoly Yurevich Kolosov, Lubov Vladimirovna Getmantseva Jan 2016

Cast/Mspi Gene Polymorphism And Its Impact On Growth Traits Of Soviet Merinoand Salsk Sheep Breeds In The South European Part Of Russia, Ivan Fedorovich Gorlov, Nadezhda Vasilevna Shirokova, Alexander Vasilevich Randelin, Valeriya Nikolaevna Voronkova, Natalya Ivanovna Mosolova, Elena Yurevna Zlobina, Yury Anatolevich Kolosov, Nekruz Farkhodovich Bakoev, Mariya Anatolevna Leonova, Sirozhdin Yusufovich Bakoev, Anatoly Yurevich Kolosov, Lubov Vladimirovna Getmantseva

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this work was to study MspI polymorphism in the CAST gene in Soviet Merino and Salsk sheep breeds in the South European part of Russia and to find its relation with growth traits. Soviet Merino sheep have been found to have the M and N alleles with a frequency of 0.88 and 0.12 and the MM, MN, and NN genotypes with a frequency of 0.82, 0.12, and 0.06, respectively. Salsk sheep have been established to have the M and N alleles with a frequency of 0.89 and 0.11 and two genotypes, MM and MN, with a frequency …

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Comparative Evaluation Of Sequence Analysis Of 16s Rrna And Rpobgenes For Identification Of Aquatic Mycobacteria, Fazel Pourahmad, Randolph Harvey Richards Jan 2016

Comparative Evaluation Of Sequence Analysis Of 16s Rrna And Rpobgenes For Identification Of Aquatic Mycobacteria, Fazel Pourahmad, Randolph Harvey Richards

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The nucleotide sequences of partial 16S rRNA and bacterial RNA polymerase ß-subunit (rpoB) genes for 57 mycobacterial strains were determined. Compared to the 16S rRNA gene sequences, variable regions were scattered along the whole fragment sequence, indicating that the rpoB gene is more polymorphic. Unlike 16S rRNA sequences, species variation was observed within M. fortuitum strains. The topology of the rpoB-based phylogenetic tree was almost the same as that of the 16S rRNA sequence analysis. These results suggest that the rpoB gene is a highly conserved gene, and taxonomical studies based on this gene may be comparable with similar studies …

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Age-Related Changes In The Growth Performance, Meat Quality, And Oxidativeprocesses In Breast Muscles Of Three Chicken Genotypes, Monika Michalczuk, Artur Józwik, Krzysztof Damaziak, Zaneta Zdanowska-Sasiadek, Agata Marzec, Dariusz Gozdowski, Nina Strzalkowska Jan 2016

Age-Related Changes In The Growth Performance, Meat Quality, And Oxidativeprocesses In Breast Muscles Of Three Chicken Genotypes, Monika Michalczuk, Artur Józwik, Krzysztof Damaziak, Zaneta Zdanowska-Sasiadek, Agata Marzec, Dariusz Gozdowski, Nina Strzalkowska

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine growth performance, meat quality, and oxidative changes in breast muscles depending on the genotype and age of broiler chickens. The experiment was conducted on 1080 chickens: fast-growing Cobb 500, medium-growing Hubbard JA957, and a slow-growing experimental line. Chickens from all genetic groups were reared on litter for 8 weeks, but from the 5th week of age, 15 chickens from each group were slaughtered every week. After slaughter at weeks 5, 6, 7, and 8 of chickens? lives, their muscles were sampled for chemical composition, fatty acid profile, and cholesterol. Contents of reduced …

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Effects Of Full-Fat Soybean Diet On Performance, Carcass Characteristics,And Fatty Acid Composition Of Hanwoo Steers, Sungil Kim, Jihong Lee, Sungkwon Park Jan 2016

Effects Of Full-Fat Soybean Diet On Performance, Carcass Characteristics,And Fatty Acid Composition Of Hanwoo Steers, Sungil Kim, Jihong Lee, Sungkwon Park

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of dietary full-fat soybean on performance and carcass characteristics of Hanwoo steers was investigated. Thirty steers (653 ± 52.96 kg) were allotted to control and full-fat soybean groups with a 210-day comparative feedlot trial. Steers were fed either the basal finishing diet (control) or control plus 5% full-fat soybean, using Calan gates for individual intake measurement. There was no difference in BW, feed intake, carcass weight, backfat thickness, loin muscle area, or meat color between groups. The average daily gain was greater (P < 0.05) in the soybean group compared to the control group. Steers fed soybean showed a lower feed conversion ratio than the controls. Marbling in the soybean group was greater (P < 0.05) than that in the control group. Supplementary full-fat soybean increased (P < 0.05) crude fat but decreased (P < 0.05) crude protein content in the longissimus muscle. Full-fat soybean increased (P < 0.05) total unsaturated fatty acids, including the levels of oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acid but, consequently, decreased (P < 0.05) total saturated fatty acids. Levels of conjugated linoleic acid, and its major precursor trans-vaccenic acid, were significantly increased by soybean supplementation. Our results demonstrate that full-fat soybeans may offer a better way to produce healthier beef with increased unsaturated fatty acids.

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Growth, Slaughter, And Carcass Characteristics Of Honamlı, Hair, And Honamlı X Hair (F1) Male Goat Kids Bred Under Extensive Conditions, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Mustafa Saatci Jan 2016

Growth, Slaughter, And Carcass Characteristics Of Honamlı, Hair, And Honamlı X Hair (F1) Male Goat Kids Bred Under Extensive Conditions, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Mustafa Saatci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Growth and carcass characteristics of Honamlı, Hair, and Honamlı x Hair crossbred goat kids were investigated in this study. Seven kids, having live weights between 25 and 30 kg, were slaughtered. It was found that the live weights of Honamlı, Hair, and Honamlı x Hair kids were 3.90 kg and 27.50 kg, 3.04 kg and 16.91 kg, and 3.58 kg and 22.07 kg at birth and on the 120th day, respectively. Honamlı kids had higher body measurements, as well as birth and live weights, when compared to the other genotypes. While flocks had an important effect (P < 0.001) on all growth periods, the effect of dam age on body measurements was also significant (P > 0.05), except on …

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Molecular Characterization Of The Bovine Noroviruses From Diarrheic Calves In Turkey, İrem Gülaçti, İbrahi̇m Sözdutmaz, Hakan Işidan Jan 2016

Molecular Characterization Of The Bovine Noroviruses From Diarrheic Calves In Turkey, İrem Gülaçti, İbrahi̇m Sözdutmaz, Hakan Işidan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, we performed a survey to detect bovine noroviruses (BNoVs) in Turkey between 2009 and 2011 using 235 fecal samples from neonatal calves with diarrhea that were analyzed by nested reverse-transcription RT-PCR, using primers located in the consensus sequences of the BNoV RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) gene. The BNoV RdRp gene was detected in 1.7% (4/235) of samples by nested RT-PCR. The nucleotide sequences of partial RdRp fragments from the BNoV isolates including the newly identified Turkish isolates showed more than 86.3% nt and 96.8% aa identity with each other. Interestingly, in a comparison of the nt and …

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Mast Cell Typing In Aortic Onchocerciasis And The Immunohistochemicaldemonstration Of Wolbachia Bacteria, Rahşan Yilmaz, Melek Koçak, Zafer Özyildiz, İsmai̇l Şah Harem Jan 2016

Mast Cell Typing In Aortic Onchocerciasis And The Immunohistochemicaldemonstration Of Wolbachia Bacteria, Rahşan Yilmaz, Melek Koçak, Zafer Özyildiz, İsmai̇l Şah Harem

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the presence of endosymbiotic Wolbachia bacteria was determined by immunohistochemical methods in 8 out of 43 paraffin-embedded bovine aortic tissues that were macroscopically and microscopically diagnosed with aortic onchocerciasis in the archive of the Harran University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Pathology. By means of the enzyme histochemical and immunohistochemical staining methods, it was ascertained that the tryptase-containing subtype of mast cells (MCT) was involved in the inflammatory response in the bovine aortae with onchocerciasis. The aim of this study was to elucidate the pathogenesis of aortic onchocerciasis lesions caused by Onchocerca armillata in Turkey and …

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Influence Of Different Proteinaceous Diets On Consumption, Brood Rearing,And Honey Bee Quality Parameters Under Isolation Conditions, Abdulraouf Amro, Mohamed Omar, Ahmed Al-Ghamdi Jan 2016

Influence Of Different Proteinaceous Diets On Consumption, Brood Rearing,And Honey Bee Quality Parameters Under Isolation Conditions, Abdulraouf Amro, Mohamed Omar, Ahmed Al-Ghamdi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of 5 proteinaceous diets on honey bees under isolation conditions. The diets were soybean meal, mesquite pod powder, date paste, Feedbee®, and corn gluten, along with control colonies (bees fed naturally on pollens). These 5 diets were supplied to honey bee colonies under isolation conditions, except for the control group. Food consumption amount, brood rearing activity, and some physiological parameters of the honey bees were measured. The best consumption amount was for date paste, followed by Feedbee, mesquite, and corn gluten, respectively. Concerning brood rearing activity, the highest mean of sealed …

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Diagnostic And Therapeutic Approach To Cardiac Myxosarcoma In A Dog, Meri̇ç Kocatürk, Hakan Salci, Murat Bi̇çer, Ahmet Akkoç, Sai̇m Sağ, Zeki̇ Yilmaz Jan 2016

Diagnostic And Therapeutic Approach To Cardiac Myxosarcoma In A Dog, Meri̇ç Kocatürk, Hakan Salci, Murat Bi̇çer, Ahmet Akkoç, Sai̇m Sağ, Zeki̇ Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A 7-year-old Chow Pei was referred to an animal hospital for the evaluation of a 1-month history of abdominal distension and exercise intolerance. A systolic murmur was auscultated over the tricuspid valve (TV). Thoracic radiographs showed cardiomegaly, right atrial enlargement, and pulmonary edema. Electrocardiography revealed small QRS complexes and a right-bundle brunch block. Echocardiography also showed right atrial enlargement and tricuspid insufficiency due to the presence of a mass on the posterior leaflet of the TV. The mass was excised by intracardiac surgery and histological evaluation revealed myxosarcoma. This is a case report of a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to …

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The Protective Effects Of Cysteamine, Putrescine, And The Combination Of Cysteamineand Putrescine On Fibrosarcoma Induced In Mice With 3-Methylcholanthrene, Abdullah Doğan, Pinar Aksu, Di̇nçer Erdağ, Ali̇ Nazmi̇ Can Doğan, Kadi̇r Özcan, Ertan Doğan Jan 2016

The Protective Effects Of Cysteamine, Putrescine, And The Combination Of Cysteamineand Putrescine On Fibrosarcoma Induced In Mice With 3-Methylcholanthrene, Abdullah Doğan, Pinar Aksu, Di̇nçer Erdağ, Ali̇ Nazmi̇ Can Doğan, Kadi̇r Özcan, Ertan Doğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the protective effects of cysteamine, putrescine, and the combination of cysteamine and putrescine were investigated in mice with fibrosarcoma induced with 3-methylcholanthrene (3-MC). A total of 135 adult male albino mice (Mus musculus), 2-3 months old and weighing 20 ± 2.0 g, were used in this study. All groups (each consisting of 15 mice) were fed ad libitum. The experimental groups were Group 1 (drinking water), Group 2 (0.2 mL sesame oil s.c.), Group 3 (1 mg 3-MC/0.2 mL sesame oil), Group 4 (0.1% cysteamine), Group 5 (0.1% putrescine), Group 6 (0.1% cysteamine + putrescine), Group 7 …

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Evaluation Of Isoflurane Anesthesia After Xylazine/Ketamineadministration In Dromedary Camels, Fahd Abdullah Alsobayil, Ahmed Fathy Ahmed, Omar Salaheddin Eltookhy Jan 2016

Evaluation Of Isoflurane Anesthesia After Xylazine/Ketamineadministration In Dromedary Camels, Fahd Abdullah Alsobayil, Ahmed Fathy Ahmed, Omar Salaheddin Eltookhy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to evaluate isoflurane after premedication with xylazine and induction with ketamine in camels. Six healthy adult female dromedary camels were premedicated with xylazine (0.2 mg/kg, IV). Twenty minutes later, anesthesia was induced with ketamine (2 mg/kg, IV) and was maintained with isoflurane in 100% oxygen. Onset and duration of anesthesia were recorded. Rectal temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, oxygen hemoglobin saturation, and blood pressure were measured before and 20 min after xylazine administration and every 10 min thereafter until recovery. Lead II electrocardiogram was used to monitor camels for the presence of arrhythmias. Venous …

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Detection Of The Contamination Sources Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Pickled White Cheese Production Process Line And Genotyping With The Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis Method, Ni̇hat Telli̇, Ahmet Güner, Ferda Soyer Dönmez, Özgün Öykü Özdemi̇r Jan 2016

Detection Of The Contamination Sources Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Pickled White Cheese Production Process Line And Genotyping With The Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis Method, Ni̇hat Telli̇, Ahmet Güner, Ferda Soyer Dönmez, Özgün Öykü Özdemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the contamination sources, serotyping profiles, and antibiotic resistance patterns of Listeria monocytogenes isolated during the production of pickled white cheese. The genetic-relatedness of the isolates to EGD SLCC (5835) (1/2a, lineage II) and ATCC (13932) (4b, lineage I) reference strains was also determined with pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) as a result of digestions with AscI and ApaI enzymes. Samples were collected from 16 different points in the production process of 4 different plants at 3 different times. Among the 192 samples examined, 17 (8.85%) were determined to be contaminated with Listeria spp. Three isolates …

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Egg Production, Egg Quality, And Cecal Microbial Populations Of Layersfed Diets Supplemented With Fermented Phytogenic Feed Additive, Jae Hong Park, Tae Hwa Song, Inho Kim Jan 2016

Egg Production, Egg Quality, And Cecal Microbial Populations Of Layersfed Diets Supplemented With Fermented Phytogenic Feed Additive, Jae Hong Park, Tae Hwa Song, Inho Kim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was undertaken to examine the effect of fermented phytogenic feed additive (FPFA) containing Gynura procumbens and Rehmannia glutinosa on egg production, egg quality, and cecal microflora population in layers. In total, 288 Hy-Line brown layers were randomly divided into 4 dietary treatment groups with 6 replicate pens per treatment group for 5 weeks. The dietary treatments were the control group (CON; basal diet without FPFA), FPFA1 (CON + 0.5% FPFA), FPFA2 (CON + 1% FPFA), and FPFA3 (CON + 2% FPFA). Egg production and egg weight during the experiment (35-39 weeks) improved linearly with the supplementation of 1% …

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Gross Responses And Apparent Ileal Digestibility Of Amino Acids And Minerals In Broiler Chicken Fed Vegetable-Based Starter Diets Supplemented With Microbial Enzymes, Mohammad Abul Hossain, Paul Ade Iji, Al-Farooq Mohammad Fakhrul Islam Jan 2016

Gross Responses And Apparent Ileal Digestibility Of Amino Acids And Minerals In Broiler Chicken Fed Vegetable-Based Starter Diets Supplemented With Microbial Enzymes, Mohammad Abul Hossain, Paul Ade Iji, Al-Farooq Mohammad Fakhrul Islam

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of diet and exogenous enzymes on growth responses and micronutrient digestibility of broilers. Day-old broilers (n = 256) were distributed into a 2 x 2 factorial design and were fed on two basal diets: soybean (T1) or canola (T2) meals as such, or supplemented with enzymes up to 21 days. Feed intake (FI) and live weight (LW) to 21 days on the T2 diet was higher (P < 0.001) than that on T1. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) was better (P < 0.01) on T1 than on T2 at 21 days. Enzymes generally improved (P < 0.001) FI, FCR, and LW. The digestibility of histidine was higher (P < 0.05) on T2, but lysine digestibility was higher (P < 0.01) on T1 at 21 days. Histidine, threonine, lysine, valine, isoleucine, and phenylalanine digestibility was improved (P < 0.05) in the supplemented diets. Mineral digestibility was unaffected (P > 0.05) by diet, but enzymes increased (P < 0.05) digestibility of P, K, Mn, and Cu at 21 days. The digestibility of Cu, Zn, and Mg was higher (P < 0.05) on T2, whereas Ca digestibility was greater (P < 0.05) on the T1 diet. Broilers' growth responded positively to enzyme diets, probably due to improvement in nutrient digestibility.

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In Vitro Culture Of In Vivo Saanen Goat Embryos By Vitrification, Ayşe Merve Köse, Tevfi̇k Tekeli̇ Jan 2016

In Vitro Culture Of In Vivo Saanen Goat Embryos By Vitrification, Ayşe Merve Köse, Tevfi̇k Tekeli̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to investigate the survival rate of high-quality embryos (n: 101) derived in vivo from Saanen goats (n: 15) in culture following their vitrified freezing and thawing during the breeding season. The in vitro postthaw survival rates of 101 vitrified embryos at 24, 48, and 72 h were 59.4%, 33.6%, and 25.7%, respectively. According to the developmental stage of the embryos, the survival rates were 51.3%, 20.5%, and 15.4% in the morula, and 64.5%, 41.9%, and 32.3% in the blastocyst, respectively. The survival rates of the blastocysts and morulae at 48 and 72 h were …

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Serological Survey For Antibodies Against Mycobacterium Avium Complexin Hunting Dogs In East-Central Portugal, Ana Claudia Coelho, Manuela Matos, Luis Figueira, Maria De Lurdes Pinto, Juan Garcia Diez, Ana Catarina Matos Jan 2016

Serological Survey For Antibodies Against Mycobacterium Avium Complexin Hunting Dogs In East-Central Portugal, Ana Claudia Coelho, Manuela Matos, Luis Figueira, Maria De Lurdes Pinto, Juan Garcia Diez, Ana Catarina Matos

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) causes infections and diseases in humans, birds, livestock, and wildlife, among others. In dogs, MAC infection is not frequent; however, due to its potential zoonotic characteristics, mainly in immunocompromised patients, the study of MAC epidemiology is necessary. The aim of this work was to perform a study to detect the presence of antibodies against MAC in serum samples of 53 hunting dogs in the Idanha-a-Nova municipality of East-Central Portugal. A total of 23 dogs were seropositive by commercial ELISA test (43.4%, 95% CI: 30.1%-56.7%). Factors such as age, breed, and sex were not significant. The …

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Analysis Of Risk Factors In The Management Of Foot-And-Mouth Disease In Turkey, Berri̇n Şentürk, Cengi̇z Yalçin, Aytaç Akçay Jan 2016

Analysis Of Risk Factors In The Management Of Foot-And-Mouth Disease In Turkey, Berri̇n Şentürk, Cengi̇z Yalçin, Aytaç Akçay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to perform a risk analysis of the management of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) epidemics in Turkey. The relationship between disease outbreaks and risk was analyzed by evaluating 11 disease risk factors related to the input, processing, production, movement, and marketing infrastructure aspects of the animal production chain. A progressive (hierarchical) clustering analysis method was employed to group the quantitative data obtained for each of the risk variables. The total risk scores were grouped in a dendrogram. There was a strong positive relationship (72%) between risk variables and total outbreak numbers (P < 0.01). Results showed the districts in which the FMD risk is high and indicate where the appropriate measures should be taken to eradicate or at least minimize outbreaks.

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Estimates Of Genetic Parameters For Different Body Weights Andmuscle And Fat Depths Of Karayaka Lambs, Yüksel Aksoy, Zafer Ulutaş, Uğur Şen, Emre Şi̇ri̇n, Azi̇z Şahi̇n Jan 2016

Estimates Of Genetic Parameters For Different Body Weights Andmuscle And Fat Depths Of Karayaka Lambs, Yüksel Aksoy, Zafer Ulutaş, Uğur Şen, Emre Şi̇ri̇n, Azi̇z Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In the current paper the direct additive and maternal genetic effects on birth, weaning (at 90 days of age), and scanning (at 20 weeks of age) weights and muscle and fat depths of the ribeye area in Karayaka lambs were investigated. Analyses were carried out by the restricted maximum likelihood approach, fitting 6 animal models with various combinations of direct and maternal effects. The best model was chosen after testing for improvement in the log-likelihood values. Direct heritability (h2d) for all traits decreased when maternal genetic effects were included in the models. The maternal heritability (h2m) ranged from 0.15 to …

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Evaluation Of Tear And Serum Trace Elements (Copper, Selenium, And Cobalt) In Sheep, Duygu Tarhan, Si̇nem Ülgen, Fatma Ateş Alkan, Di̇lek Olgun Erdi̇kmen, Çağla Parkan Yaramiş, Mehmet Erman Or, Ümi̇t Bora Barutçu Jan 2016

Evaluation Of Tear And Serum Trace Elements (Copper, Selenium, And Cobalt) In Sheep, Duygu Tarhan, Si̇nem Ülgen, Fatma Ateş Alkan, Di̇lek Olgun Erdi̇kmen, Çağla Parkan Yaramiş, Mehmet Erman Or, Ümi̇t Bora Barutçu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Metabolic diseases such as enzootic ataxia, white muscle disease, and white liver disease are among the most important problems of livestock for sheep. The aim of this study was to analyze whether tears can be used as an alternative diagnostic method in determination of diseases that result from lack or excess of copper, selenium, and cobalt. Samples of serum and tears taken from 45 healthy sheep of the Kivircik breed aged between 2 and 4 years were analyzed. The concentrations of copper, selenium, and cobalt were measured in serum and tears as 118.0 ± 36.0, 58.0 ± 15.0, and 0.5 …

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