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Gene Cloning And Expression Analysis Of Mitochondrial Glutathione Reductase From Arabian Camel (Camelus Dromedarius) Liver In Escherichia Coli, Mona Alharbi, Abdulrahman Mohammad Alsenaidy, Sooad Aldaihan, Anwar Ahmed Jan 2017

Gene Cloning And Expression Analysis Of Mitochondrial Glutathione Reductase From Arabian Camel (Camelus Dromedarius) Liver In Escherichia Coli, Mona Alharbi, Abdulrahman Mohammad Alsenaidy, Sooad Aldaihan, Anwar Ahmed

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Glutathione reductase (GR) is highly conserved among diverse taxa and has important biochemical functions. These functions may facilitate survival in harsh conditions, but the role of GR from the liver of the Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius) is unknown. In this study, the mitochondrial glutathione reductase gene (Gsr) from C. dromedarius liver was cloned and highly expressed in Escherichia coli (Jm109) to gain insight into GR functions in the liver. After amplification of the cDNA encoding the functional unit of Gsr (1.2 kb), the products were cloned into the PGEM-T Easy and PET28a vectors. Gsr expression was confirmed using an immunoblotting …

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The Effects Of Individual Weaning Based On Birth Weight On Growth Performance And Milk Yield In Dairy Goats, Özdal Gökdal, Ali̇ Kemali̇ Özuğur, Okan Atay, Vadullah Eren Jan 2017

The Effects Of Individual Weaning Based On Birth Weight On Growth Performance And Milk Yield In Dairy Goats, Özdal Gökdal, Ali̇ Kemali̇ Özuğur, Okan Atay, Vadullah Eren

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of using birth weight of kids for weaning on growth and milk yield characteristics of Saanen and Alpine goats. A total of 24 does and their 40 kids were assigned to weaning groups when the kids reached three (X3) or four times (X4) their individual birth weights. The experimental design was a 2 x 2 factorial design with two weaning stages (X3 vs. X4) and two breeds (S: Saanen; A: Alpine). The averages of weaning age of the SX3, AX3, SX4, and AX4 kids were determined as 42.75, 42.21, 53.15, …

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Promising Synergistic Interactions Among Antimicrobials Against Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia Coli Isolated From Animals, Pinar Şahi̇ntürk, Murat Cengi̇z Jan 2017

Promising Synergistic Interactions Among Antimicrobials Against Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia Coli Isolated From Animals, Pinar Şahi̇ntürk, Murat Cengi̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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Comparative Clinical Presentation And Pathology Of Some Organs In Experimentally Infected Yankasa Sheep With Trypanosoma Vivax And Trypanosoma Congolense From Nigeria, Christopher Ogbaje, Idris Lawal, Joseph Ajanusi Jan 2017

Comparative Clinical Presentation And Pathology Of Some Organs In Experimentally Infected Yankasa Sheep With Trypanosoma Vivax And Trypanosoma Congolense From Nigeria, Christopher Ogbaje, Idris Lawal, Joseph Ajanusi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A study was conducted to compare the clinical presentation and pathology of some organs associated with experimental infection of Nigeria field isolates of Trypanosoma vivax and Trypanosoma congolense in the Yankasa breed of sheep. Thirty adult Yankasa sheep of both sexes were used. They were screened for hemo-, endo-, and ectoparasites and treated and conditioned for 2 weeks. They were divided into 5 groups (A, B, C, E, and F) of 6 animals each. Two groups each (A, B and E, F) were infected with 2 mL of infected blood containing approximately 2.0 x 106 of T. vivax and T. …

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Ultrastructure Of Apoptotic T Lymphocytes And Thymicepithelial Cells In Early Postnatal Pig Thymus, Ahmet Ceylan, Belma Alabay Jan 2017

Ultrastructure Of Apoptotic T Lymphocytes And Thymicepithelial Cells In Early Postnatal Pig Thymus, Ahmet Ceylan, Belma Alabay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ that provides the microenvironment required for the development of T lymphocytes. Thymic epithelial cells (TECs) are among the most critical components in the thymic microenvironment supporting thymocyte selection and maturation. Apoptosis is primarily a physiologic process that plays a major role during the development of T lymphocytes. The first purpose of this study was to examine morphological changes in apoptotic thymocytes by transmission electron microscope in piglets. The second purpose was to reveal the morphological typology of TECs in piglets. Tissue samples of the thymus were taken from healthy Yorkshire race pigs of …

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Effects Of Prepartum Treatment With Monensin Or Propylene Glycol Mixed With Concentrate On Milk Yield And Blood Nefa And Bhba Levels In Dairy Cows, Zafer Meci̇toğlu, Sevi̇m Kasap, Mehmet Levent Özdüven, Muhi̇tti̇n Özder, Engi̇n Kennerman Jan 2017

Effects Of Prepartum Treatment With Monensin Or Propylene Glycol Mixed With Concentrate On Milk Yield And Blood Nefa And Bhba Levels In Dairy Cows, Zafer Meci̇toğlu, Sevi̇m Kasap, Mehmet Levent Özdüven, Muhi̇tti̇n Özder, Engi̇n Kennerman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Sixty multiparous Holstein-Friesian dairy cows made up the study sample. Group M (n = 20) received 300 mg/day monensin (Kexxtone, Elanco) for 21 days prior to the expected calving date. Group PGC (n = 20) received propylene glycol, mixed with concentrate and fed separately from total mixed ration (TMR) twice a day in the last 21 days of gestation. The control group, Group C (n = 20) did not receive any treatment prior to parturition. Cows in all three groups received PG (300 mL/day) for 5 days after parturition. Blood samples were collected 21 and 7 days prior to the …

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The Relationship Of Ultrasound Measurements Taken From Two Different Anatomical Regions To Carcass Traits And Chemical Composition Of The Carcass In Karayaka Lambs, Fi̇li̇z Akdağ, Bülent Teke, Mustafa Uğurlu, Mustafa Salman, Yücel Meral Jan 2017

The Relationship Of Ultrasound Measurements Taken From Two Different Anatomical Regions To Carcass Traits And Chemical Composition Of The Carcass In Karayaka Lambs, Fi̇li̇z Akdağ, Bülent Teke, Mustafa Uğurlu, Mustafa Salman, Yücel Meral

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was undertaken to determine the relationship between carcass traits and chemical compositions. Using ultrasound scanning from two different anatomic regions, the study involved estimating carcass traits and chemical composition in male Karayaka lambs. Measurements were taken of skin thickness, subcutaneous fat thickness, muscle depth, muscle width, and muscle area between the 12th and 13th thoracic vertebrae (12- 3T) and 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae (3-4L) using real-time ultrasound in 15 six-month-old lambs. The lambs were slaughtered after the ultrasound measurements, and then their warm and cold carcass weights; dressing percentage; bone, meat, and fat amounts; and chemical composition …

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Maternal Behaviour Of Awassi Sheep And Behaviour Of Thelambs During The First Hour After Parturition, Sabri̇ Gül, Özkan Görgülü, Mahmut Keski̇n, Zühal Gündüz Jan 2017

Maternal Behaviour Of Awassi Sheep And Behaviour Of Thelambs During The First Hour After Parturition, Sabri̇ Gül, Özkan Görgülü, Mahmut Keski̇n, Zühal Gündüz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Data from sixty-one 2-5-year-old Awassi ewes (38 single and 23 twin births) were evaluated in order to determine behaviour at parturition and the following first hour. Observations were subjected to Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk tests, Pearson-s chi-square test, independent samples t-test, and ANOVA. The Awassi sheep exhibited sniffing action after parturition as the initial behaviour, choosing the back part of the lamb. First licking and sniffing times were found to decrease with maternal age; calculated average data for these characteristics were 138.3 - 15.39 and 118.3 - 26.48 s for singlets, and 147.7 - 15.12 and 123.6 - 29.54 s for …

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Infectious Epididymitis Caused By Brucella Ovis In Croatian Sheep Flocks, Zeljko Cvetnic, Maja Zdelar-Tuk, Sanja Duvnjak, Miroslav Benic, Zeljko Mihaljevic, Boris Habrun, Irena Reil, Marija Cvetnic, Silvio Spicic Jan 2017

Infectious Epididymitis Caused By Brucella Ovis In Croatian Sheep Flocks, Zeljko Cvetnic, Maja Zdelar-Tuk, Sanja Duvnjak, Miroslav Benic, Zeljko Mihaljevic, Boris Habrun, Irena Reil, Marija Cvetnic, Silvio Spicic

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The distribution of infection by the species Brucella ovis in rams and abortion cases in sheep in Croatia was investigated in the period from 2011 to 2015. The investigation relied on serological testing in rams and sheep after abortion conducted using a complement fixation test and immunosorbent assay conducted with bacteriological testing of the testes in seropositive rams and aborted material. Seropositive reactions were confirmed in 1100 (6%) of rams samples and in 12 (2.3%) of ewe samples. Isolated strains were also confirmed on the molecular level. In 10 (45.5%) animals asymmetry of the scrotum and unilateral enlargement of the …

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Comparative Investigation Of Some Behavior Traits Of Honamlı,Hair, And Saanen Goats In A Mediterranean Maquis Area, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Özkan Elmaz, Mustafa Saatci Jan 2017

Comparative Investigation Of Some Behavior Traits Of Honamlı,Hair, And Saanen Goats In A Mediterranean Maquis Area, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Özkan Elmaz, Mustafa Saatci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study was conducted to investigate comparatively some behavior traits (grazing, resting, bipedal stance, agonistic behavior, rumination, and browsing) of Honamlı, Hair, and Saanen goat breeds in the morning and afternoon periods between April and September in maquis shrublands. A total of 30 two-year-old goats including 10 from each goat breed were used. While grazing behavior of Saanen goats was observed mostly in April and May as 75.45%-71.65% and 73.16%-78.25% for morning and afternoon in these months, respectively, these values were respectively 62.52%-64.23% and 59.94%-67.67% for Hair goats and 60.12%-62.94% and 46.42%-54.78% for Honamlı goats. It was observed that Hair …

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First Report Of Brucella Suis Biovar 2 In Outdoor Reared Pigs(Sus Scrofa Domesticus) In Serbia, Jadranka Zutic, Djordje Cvetojevic, Ljubisa Veljovic, Oliver Radanovic, Slobodan Stanojevic, Branislav Kureljusic Jan 2017

First Report Of Brucella Suis Biovar 2 In Outdoor Reared Pigs(Sus Scrofa Domesticus) In Serbia, Jadranka Zutic, Djordje Cvetojevic, Ljubisa Veljovic, Oliver Radanovic, Slobodan Stanojevic, Branislav Kureljusic

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this work was to present the first case of Brucella suis biovar 2 isolation in outdoor reared pigs in Serbia. B. suis biovar 2 has not previously been detected in Serbia, from either wild boar or outdoor reared pigs. In our case, brucellosis was discovered in the region of Srem, which geographically constitutes a part of northwestern Serbia. Outdoor reared pigs in the Srem region are part of an extensive breeding system in the field and woods. In the course of a random visit to a herd in the above-mentioned area, the animals' owner discovered two aborted …

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Barley As An Alternative To Rice In Dog Food, Fatma İnal, Mustafa Selçuk Alataş, Oğuzhan Kahraman, Şeref İnal, Mustafa Uludağ, Emel Gürbüz, Esad Sami̇ Polat Jan 2017

Barley As An Alternative To Rice In Dog Food, Fatma İnal, Mustafa Selçuk Alataş, Oğuzhan Kahraman, Şeref İnal, Mustafa Uludağ, Emel Gürbüz, Esad Sami̇ Polat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, 30 mixed-breed, neutered, young adult male dogs at 15-30 kg live weights were used. The foods were produced at a special facility. Dog food produced using 25% barley had a gelatinized starch content significantly greater than that of food produced using 25% rice: 18.36% vs. 17.45%, respectively. No considerable difference was observed in the dogs' preference between the two foods (50.95% vs. 49.05%). Dry matter digestibility of rice and barley food was 86.10% and 83.85% and crude protein digestibility was 80.44% and 79.24%, respectively. Based on the consumption of rice or barley, stool consistency did not change.

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Ryegrass Pasture Supplementation Strategies For Lactating Ewe Performance, Sthefany Santos, Margarete Falbo, Itacir Sandini, Larissa Ishiy, Andressa Deliberalli, Leticia Posso Jan 2017

Ryegrass Pasture Supplementation Strategies For Lactating Ewe Performance, Sthefany Santos, Margarete Falbo, Itacir Sandini, Larissa Ishiy, Andressa Deliberalli, Leticia Posso

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Optimal ewe health and well-being favors good reproductive performance and, as a consequence, assures good growth of the offspring. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate three production systems using commercial concentrate supplementation on Italian ryegrass pasture (Lolium multiflorum) on the metabolic profile and body condition score (BCS) of ewes, from those recently postpartum to 75 days in lactation. The total lamb production per ewe was also evaluated. Eighteen adult twin-bearing ewes, Texel x Ile de France crossbreeds, and their offspring were divided into three groups: without supplementation - control (CON); supplemented ewes and lambs at 1% of …

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Comparative Evaluations Of Tear Secretion In Healthy And Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis Romanov Sheep With Schirmer Tear Test And Phenol Red Thread Tear Test, Mustafa Bariş Akgül, Ni̇hat Şindak, Ali̇ Gülaydin, Doğukan Özen, Serpi̇l Kahya Demi̇rbi̇lek, Kadi̇r Sulu Jan 2017

Comparative Evaluations Of Tear Secretion In Healthy And Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis Romanov Sheep With Schirmer Tear Test And Phenol Red Thread Tear Test, Mustafa Bariş Akgül, Ni̇hat Şindak, Ali̇ Gülaydin, Doğukan Özen, Serpi̇l Kahya Demi̇rbi̇lek, Kadi̇r Sulu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study is to determine the amount of tear secretion in sheep with infectious keratoconjunctivitis and healthy ones in the Siirt region by Schirmer tear test and phenol red thread tear test. A total of 47 Romanov sheep, consisting of sheep with infectious keratoconjunctivitis (n = 6) and healthy sheep (n = 41), constituted the study material. Phenol red thread tear test followed by Schirmer tear test was performed on both eyes of the animals, properly taken at a control visit on their feet. The Schirmer tear test and phenol red thread tear test values were measured …

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Molecular Types And Antimicrobial Resistance Profile Of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Dairy Cows And Farm Environments, Dattatray Gandhale, Rahul Kolhe, Saba Nalband, Padmakar Deshpande, Urmila Jagtap, Chandrakant Dhandore, Sujata Bhave, Sameer Jadhav, Dushyant Muglikar, Smita Kolhe Jan 2017

Molecular Types And Antimicrobial Resistance Profile Of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Dairy Cows And Farm Environments, Dattatray Gandhale, Rahul Kolhe, Saba Nalband, Padmakar Deshpande, Urmila Jagtap, Chandrakant Dhandore, Sujata Bhave, Sameer Jadhav, Dushyant Muglikar, Smita Kolhe

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus in cows with subclinical mastitis and detect enterotoxin genes and patterns of antimicrobial resistance. Out of 180 animals, subclinical mastitis was detected in 78 cows (46.99%) and three buffalo (21.43%). The prevalence of clinical mastitis was low (3.61%). S. aureus could be isolated from mastitic milk (67/81), udder swabs (38/81), floor swabs (13/27), milking machine liner (5/8), and healthy animals- milk (12/22). All the strains were confirmed by PCR targeting amplification of the femA gene. Out of 52 PCR-confirmed S. aureus samples, 17 were enterotoxin-producing strains. The …

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Identification Of Candida Strains With Nested Pcr In Bovinemastitis And Determination Of Antifungal Susceptibilities, Göksel Erbaş, Uğur Parin, Şükrü Kirkan, Serap Savaşan, Volkan Özavci, Hafi̇ze Tuğba Yüksel Jan 2017

Identification Of Candida Strains With Nested Pcr In Bovinemastitis And Determination Of Antifungal Susceptibilities, Göksel Erbaş, Uğur Parin, Şükrü Kirkan, Serap Savaşan, Volkan Özavci, Hafi̇ze Tuğba Yüksel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Mastitis is one of the biggest problems of dairy cattle industries. In recent years, fungal agents have been frequently reported among the causative agents for mastitis. Among the fungal agents, Candida species are the most common. This study's aims were the isolation, identification, and determination of antifungal susceptibility of Candida species causing mycotic mastitis in cattle. A total of 260 mastitic milk samples were collected from different farms. Identification was conducted by rapid diagnostic tests and nested PCR method; 6 different antifungal agents were examined. Candida sp. was detected in 46 (17.7%) of the 260 mastitic milk samples. Based on …

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Antiinflammatory Effect Of Herbal Preparations On Adjuvant Arthritis In Rats, Laimis Akramas, Laima Leonaviciene, Ruta Bradunaite, Audrius Vasiliauskas, Irena Dumalakiene, Danguole Zabulyte, Teresa Normantiene, Irena Jonauskiene, Dalia Vaitkiene Jan 2017

Antiinflammatory Effect Of Herbal Preparations On Adjuvant Arthritis In Rats, Laimis Akramas, Laima Leonaviciene, Ruta Bradunaite, Audrius Vasiliauskas, Irena Dumalakiene, Danguole Zabulyte, Teresa Normantiene, Irena Jonauskiene, Dalia Vaitkiene

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study aimed to investigate the antiinflammatory effects of 2 herbal extracts (CDS and CDSM) in rats with experimental adjuvant arthritis (AA). Joint swelling, development of polyarthritis, blood indices, pro/antioxidant activity, and proinflammatory cytokine IL-17 in blood serum, as well as the liver and paw histopathology and histochemistry, were assessed. Oral injections of extracts showed an antiinflammatory effect analogous to that of diclofenac (DF), improved blood indices and suppressed level of IL-17, significantly diminished joint swelling, and histological changes in the joints. Increase in CAT activity and AOA and reduction in lipid peroxidation was noted. The preparations did not …

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Effect Of Varying Levels Of Concentrate On Growth Performance And Feed Economics In Nili-Ravi Buffalo Heifer Calves, Zeeshan Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Abdullah, Khalid Javed, Makhdoom Abdul Jabbar, Nisar Ahmad, Yasir Allah Ditta, Hamid Mustafa, Faisal Shahzad Jan 2017

Effect Of Varying Levels Of Concentrate On Growth Performance And Feed Economics In Nili-Ravi Buffalo Heifer Calves, Zeeshan Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Abdullah, Khalid Javed, Makhdoom Abdul Jabbar, Nisar Ahmad, Yasir Allah Ditta, Hamid Mustafa, Faisal Shahzad

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

An experiment was conducted to optimize the effect of concentrate levels on growth performance in Nili-Ravi buffalo heifers. These animals (n = 30), aged 4-6 months, were divided into three treatment groups (A, B, C) and were offered concentrate at the rate of 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% of body weight for an 8-month period, respectively. The statistical data showed a significant (P < 0.01) effect on dry matter intake among all treatment groups. However, dietary treatments showed a nonsignificant effect on body weight gain. Treatment A showed a better (P < 0.01) feed conversion ratio (10.01 - 0.55) compared to treatment B (11.75 - 0.79) and C (12.85 - 0.74). The average body condition score, body measurements, and blood profiles were not affected by varying levels of concentrate. However, total serum protein was found lower (P < 0.01) in treatment A compared with the other two treatment groups. The cost for production per kg gain was 80.8% higher in treatment C and 46.6% higher in treatment B compared to treatment A. It can be concluded that buffalo heifers can be reared cost-effectively on a minimum concentrate level (0.5% of body weight) along with ad libitum green fodder.

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The Effect Of Pistacia Terebinthus Extract On Lipid Peroxidation, Glutathione,Protein, And Some Enzyme Activities In Tissues Of Rats Undergoing Oxidative Stress, Semra Türkoğlu, Sai̇t Çeli̇k, Serhat Keser, İsmai̇l Türkoğlu, Ökkeş Yilmaz Jan 2017

The Effect Of Pistacia Terebinthus Extract On Lipid Peroxidation, Glutathione,Protein, And Some Enzyme Activities In Tissues Of Rats Undergoing Oxidative Stress, Semra Türkoğlu, Sai̇t Çeli̇k, Serhat Keser, İsmai̇l Türkoğlu, Ökkeş Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study measures the effects of Pistacia terebinthus flower extract on the amounts of lipid peroxidation (LPO), total protein, glutathione, and enzyme activities in blood. It also measures the effects of the plant extract on glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme activities and it arrives at the conclusion that GSH-Px activity significantly increased in the Pistacia terebinthus-hydrogen peroxide group (P < 0.0001) and SOD activity meaningfully increased in the Pistacia terebinthus (P < 0.05) and Pistacia terebinthus-hydrogen peroxide (P < 0.0001) groups. It is also found that P. terebinthus extract has protective effects against LPO exerted in the kidney, brain, and lungs (P < 0.0001). The positive effects of P. terebinthus extract are also found on the levels of glutathione and total protein in all organs, except for the level of glutathione in the spleen and brain, and the increase of glutathione and total protein (P < 0.0001). These results are parallel to the effect of the extract used in this study on the LPO levels in tissues and they show that the plant species used in the study has positive effects on the activities of antioxidant molecules as well as protective effects against LPO.

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Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, And Trichoptera Assemblages Of Karst Springs In Relationto Some Environmental Factors: A Case Study In Central Bosnia And Herzegovina, Ana Savic, Dejan Dmitrovic, Vladimir Pesic Jan 2017

Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, And Trichoptera Assemblages Of Karst Springs In Relationto Some Environmental Factors: A Case Study In Central Bosnia And Herzegovina, Ana Savic, Dejan Dmitrovic, Vladimir Pesic

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study we analyzed changes of Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera (EPT) assemblages in 50 springs along the Cvrcka River mainstream in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. Springs were divided into 3 groups: rheocrene, rheopsammocrene, and piped springs. The objectives of our survey were to analyze changes in EPT communities in response to some environmental factors and anthropogenic activities. Twenty-eight morphologically distinct taxa were identified. EPT diversity was positively correlated to discharge and areal coverage of sand and stones but negatively correlated with areal coverage of algae. Canonical correspondence analysis revealed that the most important factors in structuring EPT spring assemblages …

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A Histopathological Study On The Freshwater Fish Species Chub(Squalius Cephalus) In The Karasu River, Turkey, Hati̇ce Dane, Turgay Şi̇şman Jan 2017

A Histopathological Study On The Freshwater Fish Species Chub(Squalius Cephalus) In The Karasu River, Turkey, Hati̇ce Dane, Turgay Şi̇şman

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The present study examined the gills and liver histopathology of the freshwater fish chub caught from three different sites (Site A: Aşkale, Site D: Dumlu, and Site S: Serçeme) in the Karasu River. At Site A, the concentrations of some metals such as cadmium, aluminum, arsenic, lead, and manganese exceeded acceptable levels according to the Turkish Standards Institute. Moreover, the concentrations of metals in the liver and gills of the collected fish were determined. The presence of histological alterations was assessed by the degree of tissue change. The quantitative histological assessment indicated that the histological lesions were comparatively most severe …

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Taxonomic Status Of A Newly Described Island Population Of The Smooth Newtlissotriton Vulgaris (Linnaeus, 1758) From Bozcaada (Çanakkale, Turkey), Nurşen Çördük, Çi̇ğdem Gül, Murat Tosunoğlu, Konstantinos Sotiropoulos Jan 2017

Taxonomic Status Of A Newly Described Island Population Of The Smooth Newtlissotriton Vulgaris (Linnaeus, 1758) From Bozcaada (Çanakkale, Turkey), Nurşen Çördük, Çi̇ğdem Gül, Murat Tosunoğlu, Konstantinos Sotiropoulos

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The taxonomic status and phylogenetic position of the recently recorded smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) population from the island of Bozcaada (Çanakkale, Turkey) is clarified on the basis of morphological and molecular phylogenetic analyses. The L. vulgaris population from Bozcaada presents body proportions and morphological features of subsp. schmidtlerorum, such as small body length, absence of the tail filament, and dorsal crest with pointed free margin. Similarly, phylogenetic analyses of mitochondrial DNA sequences (ND4, 16S rRNA) place the Bozcaada population within Clade E of the recent L. vulgaris phylogeny, which consists of L. v. schmidtlerorum populations.

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Effects Of Aluminum, Copper, And Titanium Nanoparticles Onsome Blood Parameters In Wistar Rats, Esi̇n Gülnaz Canli, Mustafa Canli Jan 2017

Effects Of Aluminum, Copper, And Titanium Nanoparticles Onsome Blood Parameters In Wistar Rats, Esi̇n Gülnaz Canli, Mustafa Canli

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, Al2O3, CuO, and TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) were individually administered to 60 mature female rats via oral gavage (0, 0.5, 5, and 50 mg/kg b.w. per day) for 14 days and then responses of ATPases in the erythrocytes, total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), and liver enzyme (alkaline phosphatase, ALP; alanine transaminase, ALT; aspartate transaminase, AST) levels in the serum were determined. There were sharp decreases in Na,K-ATPase activity in the erythrocytes following NP exposures. All doses of CuO caused significant (P < 0.05) inhibitions in Na,K-ATPase activity (up to 94%), while only higher doses of Al2O3 and TiO2 inhibited (76%-80%) the activity of Na,K-ATPase. Oppositely, the activities of Ca-ATPase (up to 274%) and Mg-ATPase (up to 290%) increased significantly following TiO2 exposures. TOS levels significantly increased following Al2O3 (167%) and CuO (240%) exposures, though TAS levels did not change significantly in any of the exposure groups. The levels of ALP, AST, and ALT increased following NP administrations. Ti-NP increased the levels of all liver enzymes in the serum (up to 84%), while Al-NP (58%) and Cu- NP (43%) increased only ALP levels. The present study demonstrated evidence of the toxic effects of NPs, as they altered the measured parameters in the blood, and suggests further research to better understand the environmental fate of NPs.

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Hymenoptera Parasitoid Complex Of Prays Oleae (Bernard)(Lepidoptera: Praydidae) In Portugal, Anabela Nave, Fátima Gonçalves, Rita Teixeira, Cristina Amaro Costa, Mercedes Campos, Laura M. Torres Jan 2017

Hymenoptera Parasitoid Complex Of Prays Oleae (Bernard)(Lepidoptera: Praydidae) In Portugal, Anabela Nave, Fátima Gonçalves, Rita Teixeira, Cristina Amaro Costa, Mercedes Campos, Laura M. Torres

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The olive moth, Prays oleae (Bernard) (Lepidoptera: Praydidae), is one of the most important pests of olive trees throughout the Mediterranean region, the Black Sea, the Middle East, and the Canary Islands. Thus, it is particularly important to develop alternative strategies to control this pest. Over a 4-year period, a survey was done in order to acquire knowledge about the complex of parasitoids associated with this pest. Leaves, flowers, and fruit infested with larvae and pupae of P. oleae were collected from olive groves, conditioned in vials, and kept under laboratory conditions until the emergence of P. oleae adults or …

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Mtdna Diversity In A Rabbit Population From Sicily (Italy), Mario Lo Valvo, Roberta Russo, Francesco Paolo Mancuso, Franco Palla Jan 2017

Mtdna Diversity In A Rabbit Population From Sicily (Italy), Mario Lo Valvo, Roberta Russo, Francesco Paolo Mancuso, Franco Palla

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The European rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus (O. c.) is a small game species found in several parts of the world and represents an important resource for many predators. It has been classified as a Near-Threatened species on the Red List of Italian Vertebrates even though it is also considered to be an agricultural pest species in many areas. It is a polytypic species present as two known subspecies:

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Japanese Quail Performance, Intestinal Microflora, And Molecularresponses To Screened Wheat And Multienzyme Diet, Ali Asghar Saki, Fatemeh Sahebi Ala, Pouya Zamani, Dariush Alipour, Masoumeh Abbasinezhad Jan 2017

Japanese Quail Performance, Intestinal Microflora, And Molecularresponses To Screened Wheat And Multienzyme Diet, Ali Asghar Saki, Fatemeh Sahebi Ala, Pouya Zamani, Dariush Alipour, Masoumeh Abbasinezhad

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present paper studied the effect of screened wheat (SW) levels and a multienzyme diet on Japanese quail performance, intestinal performance, and microbial population. A total of 480 unsexed 10-day-old quail chicks were assigned to a multienzyme diet (0 or 0.5 g/kg) and SW (0%, 5%, 10%, or 15%) in a 2 x 4 factorial arrangement of treatments with 4 replications and 15 quails in each in a completely randomized design. No differences were observed in performance between diets at 10 to 36 days of age. Increases in dietary SW levels decreased villus height, villus width, villus surface, and height:crypt …

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Effect Of Different Processing Methods Of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) On Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, And Blood Biochemical And Hematological Parametersof Broiler Chickens, Muhammad Arif, Abdur Rehman, Muhammad Saeed, Mohamed Ezzat Abd El-Hack, Mahmoud Alagawany, Haider Abbas, Muhammad Asif Arian, Sarfaraz Ali Fazlani, Abbasi Imtiaz Hussain, Tugay Ayaşan Jan 2017

Effect Of Different Processing Methods Of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) On Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, And Blood Biochemical And Hematological Parametersof Broiler Chickens, Muhammad Arif, Abdur Rehman, Muhammad Saeed, Mohamed Ezzat Abd El-Hack, Mahmoud Alagawany, Haider Abbas, Muhammad Asif Arian, Sarfaraz Ali Fazlani, Abbasi Imtiaz Hussain, Tugay Ayaşan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of different processing methods of pigeon pea (Pp; Cajanus cajan) on fattening performance and carcass traits as well as blood biochemical and hematological parameters of broiler chickens. For this purpose, 300 day-old chicks were assigned to 5 treatments. Each treatment had 5 replicates and contained 12 birds each under a completely randomized design. Five isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets were formulated with the inclusion of pigeon pea crushed (control, PPC), boiled with potash (PPP), boiled (PPB), soaked (PPS), or roasted (PPR) at the rate of 20% of the basal diet. The highest values …

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Risk Factors Of Clinical And Subclinical Endometritis In Cattle: A Review, Mounir Adnane, Rachid Kaidi, Christian Hanzen, Gary C.W. England Jan 2017

Risk Factors Of Clinical And Subclinical Endometritis In Cattle: A Review, Mounir Adnane, Rachid Kaidi, Christian Hanzen, Gary C.W. England

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The postpartum period is a critical period in the life of dairy cattle and management of the most important problems and diseases at an early stage represents the key to successful dairy herd management. Endometritis is one of the most important and dramatic diseases that disrupt the reproductive performance of cows and reduce the livestock profitability. Because endometritis is a multifactorial disease and is caused by nonspecific bacteria, determining all the factors that enhance its risk of occurrence is more important than treating the disease. This review considers the evidence regarding the risk factors for postpartum endometritis in dairy cattle …

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Molecular Identification Of Tick-Borne Pathogens In Tickhaemaphysalis Longicornis From Sheep In Henan, China, Yongshuai Peng, Meng Qi, Fuchun Jian, Jinhong Wang, Yali Lv, Jiujian Wei, Rongjun Wang, Longxian Zhang, Changshen Ning Jan 2017

Molecular Identification Of Tick-Borne Pathogens In Tickhaemaphysalis Longicornis From Sheep In Henan, China, Yongshuai Peng, Meng Qi, Fuchun Jian, Jinhong Wang, Yali Lv, Jiujian Wei, Rongjun Wang, Longxian Zhang, Changshen Ning

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Tick-borne diseases are one of the most important classes of disease in animal husbandry and cause severe economic losses. In this study, 660 adult female ticks were collected from sheep in nine localities in Henan Province, China. All were identified as Haemaphysalis longicornis, confirmed with light microscopy and PCR amplification. The pathogens identified in these ticks included bacteria of the genus Anaplasma (Anaplasma ovis, A. bovis, A. phagocytophilum) and piroplasmal protozoans (Theileria luwenshuni, Babesia motasi). Our results show the high prevalence of A. bovis (20.4%, 135/660) and T. luwenshuni (14.4%, 95/660) in the ticks from sheep, whereas A. ovis, A. …

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Supplementation Of Rice Straw (Oryza Sativa) With Exogenous Fibrolyticenzymes Improves In Vitro Rumen Fermentation Characteristics, Sathya Sujani, Theja Piyasena, Thakshala Seresinhe, Indunil Pathirana, Chandima Gajaweera Jan 2017

Supplementation Of Rice Straw (Oryza Sativa) With Exogenous Fibrolyticenzymes Improves In Vitro Rumen Fermentation Characteristics, Sathya Sujani, Theja Piyasena, Thakshala Seresinhe, Indunil Pathirana, Chandima Gajaweera

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A study was conducted to evaluate the use of exogenous enzymes as a potential means of improving the cell wall degradation of rice straw. The enzymes used for in vitro incubations were characterized for cellulase (CE) and xylanase (XY). Enzymes were supplemented alone (CE or XY) and as a mixture (CE + XY) in a 1:1 ratio. Five supplementation levels of enzymes including no enzyme (control) were used with 500 mg of ground (1 mm) substrate (rice straw) dry matter. Anaerobic buffer medium and strained ruminal fluid were added to the in vitro incubations in triplicate, and in vitro gas …

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