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Uvis: A Formula-Based End-User Tool For Data Visualization, Mohammad Amin Amin Kuhail, Soren Lauesen Jan 2020

Uvis: A Formula-Based End-User Tool For Data Visualization, Mohammad Amin Amin Kuhail, Soren Lauesen

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© 2013 IEEE. Existing approaches to data visualization are one of these two: accessible to end-user developers but limited in customizability, or inaccessible and expressive. For instance, commercial charting tools are easy to use, but support only predefined visualizations, while programmatic visualization tools support custom visualizations, but require advanced programming skills. We show that it is possible to combine the learnability of charting tools and the expressiveness of visualization tools. Uvis is an interactive visualization and user interface design tool that targets end-user developers with skills comparable to spreadsheet formulas. With Uvis, designers drag and drop visual objects, set visual …

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Bodacious-Instance Coverage Mechanism For Wireless Sensor Network, Shahzad Ashraf, Omar Alfandi, Arshad Ahmad, Asad Masood Khattak, Bashir Hayat, Kyong Hoon Kim, Ayaz Ullah Jan 2020

Bodacious-Instance Coverage Mechanism For Wireless Sensor Network, Shahzad Ashraf, Omar Alfandi, Arshad Ahmad, Asad Masood Khattak, Bashir Hayat, Kyong Hoon Kim, Ayaz Ullah

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Copyright © 2020 Shahzad Ashraf et al. Due to unavoidable environmental factors, wireless sensor networks are facing numerous tribulations regarding network coverage. These arose due to the uncouth deployment of the sensor nodes in the wireless coverage area that ultimately degrades the performance and confines the coverage range. In order to enhance the network coverage range, an instance (node) redeployment-based Bodacious-instance Coverage Mechanism (BiCM) is proposed. The proposed mechanism creates new instance positions in the coverage area. It operates in two stages; in the first stage, it locates the intended instance position through the Dissimilitude Enhancement Scheme (DES) and moves …

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In Vivo Biocompatibility And Fracture Healing Of Hydroxyapatite-Hexagonal Boron Nitridechitosan-Collagen Biocomposite Coating In Rats, Mehmet Zeki̇ Yilmaz Deveci̇, Ramazan Gönenci̇, İbrahi̇m Canpolat, Özgür Kanat Jan 2020

In Vivo Biocompatibility And Fracture Healing Of Hydroxyapatite-Hexagonal Boron Nitridechitosan-Collagen Biocomposite Coating In Rats, Mehmet Zeki̇ Yilmaz Deveci̇, Ramazan Gönenci̇, İbrahi̇m Canpolat, Özgür Kanat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The biocompatibility of orthopaedic implants and their effects on fracture healing have key roles for success. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of a novel biocomposite consisting of hydroxyapatite (HA), hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), chitosan (Cs), and type 1 collagen (Ct1) on biocompatibility and fracture healing in rats. A total of 60 adult male Wistar rats weighing 300?500 g were used in the study. The rats were randomly divided into 2 groups named A (uncoated/control) and B (biocomposite coated). Biocomposite (HA/h-BN/Cs/Ct1) coated and uncoated stainless-steel implants were used as intramedullary pins. Groups A and B were …

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The Impacts Of Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) And Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) Essential Oils Onoxidative Stability And Freshness Of Sous-Vide Sea Bass Fillets, Burcu Öztürk Keri̇moğlu, Hülya Serpi̇l Kavuşan, Fatma Meltem Serdaroğlu Jan 2020

The Impacts Of Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) And Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) Essential Oils Onoxidative Stability And Freshness Of Sous-Vide Sea Bass Fillets, Burcu Öztürk Keri̇moğlu, Hülya Serpi̇l Kavuşan, Fatma Meltem Serdaroğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to highlight the effects of natural plant essential oils (EOs) on sous-vide sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) fillets. Three different treatments were prepared by addition of: 1) no essential oil (C), 2) laurel (Laurus nobilis) EO (L), and 3) basil (Ocimum basilicum) EO (B). In general, incorporation of the EOs did not cause significant changes in the proximate composition (P > 0.05). The addition of L caused a darker and more greenish-yellow colour, while addition of B did not have a considerable alteration in colour parameters. All the evaluated sensory parameters were within the acceptable ranges. …

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Identification Of Microbiological, Physical, And Chemical Quality Of Milk From Milkcollection Centers In Kastamonu Province, Di̇lek Özdemi̇r, Deren Tahmas Kahyaoğlu Jan 2020

Identification Of Microbiological, Physical, And Chemical Quality Of Milk From Milkcollection Centers In Kastamonu Province, Di̇lek Özdemi̇r, Deren Tahmas Kahyaoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study is to perform microbiological, physical, and chemical analyses of the samples from producers who continuously bring milk to 30 actively operating milk collection centers throughout the spring, summer, autumn, and winter seasons in Kastamonu Province and determine whether the identified values are within legal limits. For microbiological properties of milk included in the research, total aerobic mesophilic bacteria (TAMB) and coliform group bacteria counts were identified. For the determination of physical and chemical properties, dry matter, fat, nonfat dry matter, lactose, protein, ash, pH, titratable acidity, refractive index, and specific gravity values were identified and …

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Effect Of Sesamin On Protection Of Equine Articular Cartilage Degradation In Vitro, Siriporn Peansukmanee, Siriwan Tangyuenyong, Siriwan Ongchai Jan 2020

Effect Of Sesamin On Protection Of Equine Articular Cartilage Degradation In Vitro, Siriporn Peansukmanee, Siriwan Tangyuenyong, Siriwan Ongchai

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Black sesame seed is a potential herbal medicine for osteoarthritis treatment as it contains sesamin, which has antiinflammatory properties and has demonstrated chondroprotective effects in many species. Horses are particularly susceptible to osteoarthritis. Inflammatory mediators and matrix metalloproteinase are important factors causing cartilage degradation. This study aimed to investigate the protective potential of sesamin (0.5-2.0 μM) against interleukin (IL)-1ß-induced equine cartilage explant degradation. The cartilage degradation was monitored by measuring the release of cartilage matrix molecules in culture media including sulfatedglycosaminoglycans and hyaluronan by calorimetric assay and ELISA assay, respectively. The remaining contents of collagen and uronic acid (UA) within …

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Ginkgo Biloba Extract Egb761 Improved Anti-Heat Stress Responses In Chickens In Vivo Via Regulation Of Heat-Shock Protein Expression And Distribution, Xiaohui Zhang, Miao Zhang, Endong Bao Jan 2020

Ginkgo Biloba Extract Egb761 Improved Anti-Heat Stress Responses In Chickens In Vivo Via Regulation Of Heat-Shock Protein Expression And Distribution, Xiaohui Zhang, Miao Zhang, Endong Bao

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Heat stress is a lethal threat to chickens. This study investigated the protective effect of a Ginkgo biloba extract EGB761 against heat stress in chickens in vivo. A total of 200 one-day-old hens were separated randomly into control (Con), heat stress (HS), 0.1% EGB administration and heat stress (0.1% EGB+HS), 0.3% EGB administration and heat stress (0.3% EGB+HS), and 0.6% EGB administration and heat stress (0.6% EGB+HS) groups. After EGB761 administration for 45 days, ten chickens were selected randomly, assigned to one of the designated groups, and exposed to a one-time heat stress condition of 38 ± 1 °C for …

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Bioaccumulation Monitoring Of Chemical Contaminants In Mussels Mytilus Galloprovincialis From The Southern Coast Of The Marmara Sea, Turkey, Serhat Çolakoğlu, İbrahi̇m Ender Küni̇li̇, Fatma Çolakoğlu Jan 2020

Bioaccumulation Monitoring Of Chemical Contaminants In Mussels Mytilus Galloprovincialis From The Southern Coast Of The Marmara Sea, Turkey, Serhat Çolakoğlu, İbrahi̇m Ender Küni̇li̇, Fatma Çolakoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Mytilus galloprovincialis , the Mediterranean mussel, is an important shellfish species that constitutes the majority of production and consumption among bivalve mollusks in Turkey. Since shellfish can accumulate toxic chemicals from seawater, it is important to monitor bioaccumulation from their natural beds. For this reason, in this study, the aim was to monitor the levels of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and toxic metals (Pb, Cd, and Hg) in M. galloprovincialis collected from the southern coast of the Marmara Sea from 2014 to 2017. According to the results, the maximum levels of dioxins, PAHs, and …

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Growth Performance, Survival Rate, Flesh, And Proximate Composition Of Sex-Grouped Triploid And Diploid Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Akhmad Taufiq Mukti, Odang Carman, Alimuddin Alimuddin, Muhammad Zairin Jr., Muhammad Agus Suprayudi Jan 2020

Growth Performance, Survival Rate, Flesh, And Proximate Composition Of Sex-Grouped Triploid And Diploid Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Akhmad Taufiq Mukti, Odang Carman, Alimuddin Alimuddin, Muhammad Zairin Jr., Muhammad Agus Suprayudi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to compare the growth performance, survival rate, flesh, and proximate composition of sex-grouped triploid and diploid Nile tilapia. The triploid population was obtained through heat shock at 41 ºC for 4 min, 4 min after fertilization. Before sexing, 50 fish were reared in aquaria at a density of 1 fish L$^{-1}$ for 2 months. After sexing, both triploid and diploid fish were grouped into all-male, all-female, and mixed-sex groups and reared in hapas at a density of 10 fish m$^{-2}$ for 4 months. Each group was replicated three times. The highest body weight, body length, and growth …

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The Influence Of Vitamin C And Early-Age Thermal Conditioning On The Quality Of Meat And Specific Production Characteristics Of Broilers During Heat Stress, Zoran Ruzic, Zdenko Kanacki, Marija Jokanovic, Suzana Vidakovic, Slobodan Knezevic, Slavoljub Jovic, Smiljana Paras Jan 2020

The Influence Of Vitamin C And Early-Age Thermal Conditioning On The Quality Of Meat And Specific Production Characteristics Of Broilers During Heat Stress, Zoran Ruzic, Zdenko Kanacki, Marija Jokanovic, Suzana Vidakovic, Slobodan Knezevic, Slavoljub Jovic, Smiljana Paras

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Heat stress (HS) is one of the greatest problems in contemporary chicken production and it entails significant economic losses. The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of early-age thermal conditioning (ETC), vitamin C (Vit C) supplementation, and their combination on the production characteristics and specific quality parameters of the meat of broilers which were exposed to chronic HS in the last two weeks of breeding. Four hundred broilers (Cobb 500) of both sexes were divided into 4 experimental groups. Group C was given Vit C (2 g/L) dissolved in water from day 22 until the end of …

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Study Of Mitochondrial Dna (Mtdna) D - Loop Region Polymorphism In Şavak Akkaraman Sheep, Serdar Yağci, Si̇nan Baş, Selahaddi̇n Ki̇raz Jan 2020

Study Of Mitochondrial Dna (Mtdna) D - Loop Region Polymorphism In Şavak Akkaraman Sheep, Serdar Yağci, Si̇nan Baş, Selahaddi̇n Ki̇raz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to investigate the maternal genetic diversity using the mtDNA D - loop region 842 base pair (bp) polymorphism in Şavak Akkaraman sheep raised in the province of Erzincan. According to the results, in the mtDNA D - loop of the Şavak Akkaraman breed, 27 polymorphic sites and 20 haplotypes were identified and then, 11 of the 20 haplotypes identified in Şavak sheep were in haplogroup B (55%), 6 in haplogroup A (30%), and 3 in haplogroup C (15%). Haplogroup B was the most frequent haplogroup in Şavak Akkaraman sheep. Haplotype and nucleotide diversities were estimated to …

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Nutrient Digestibility, Performance, And Egg Quality Traits Of Quails Raised In Different Stocking Densities And Ascorbic Acid Supplementation In A Hot, Tropical Environment, Adi Ratriyanto, Firmanda Firmanda, Heni Purwanti, Murjoko Murjoko Jan 2020

Nutrient Digestibility, Performance, And Egg Quality Traits Of Quails Raised In Different Stocking Densities And Ascorbic Acid Supplementation In A Hot, Tropical Environment, Adi Ratriyanto, Firmanda Firmanda, Heni Purwanti, Murjoko Murjoko

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study investigated the effects of stocking density (SD) and ascorbic acid (AA) supplementation on nutrient digestibility and laying performance of quails in a tropical environment. Four hundred and eight Japanese quails were designated in a 3 × 2 factorial arrangement with four replicates. The birds were distributed to three SDs, namely 40 (SD-1), 45 (SD-2), and 50 birds per m2 (SD-3) by allotting 15, 17, and 19 birds per cage, respectively (cage size: 3750 cm2). Each SD was supplemented with AA (0 and 250 mg/kg). Interaction was identified between SD and AA on egg production (P < 0.01), while the highest value was yielded in SD-2 supplemented with AA (83.6%). SD-3 achieved lower ether extract (EE) and crude fiber (CF) digestibility (P < 0.05) and eggshell thickness (P = 0.01) than SD-1 or SD-2. AA supplementation enhanced dry matter (DM), EE, CF, crude ash (CA), and calcium (Ca) digestibility (P < 0.05). AA improved egg weight, feed conversion, and protein and energy efficiency ratios as well as eggshell weight and thickness (P < 0.05). The SD of 45 birds per m2, combined with AA supplementation at 250 mg/kg, can be recommended for quails housed in hightemperature environments.

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Taqman Probe Qrt-Pcr Detects Bovine Parvovirus And Applies Clinically, Zhuandi Gong, Xiaoyun Shen, Haoqin Liang, Jinjing Geng, Suocheng Wei Jan 2020

Taqman Probe Qrt-Pcr Detects Bovine Parvovirus And Applies Clinically, Zhuandi Gong, Xiaoyun Shen, Haoqin Liang, Jinjing Geng, Suocheng Wei

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study aimed to establish a TaqMan probe real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) for detecting Bovine parvovirus (BPV), and to develop a novel diagnostic method of BPV. TaqMan probe and primers were designed and synthesized from the sequences of conserved 5?-untranslated regions (5'-UTR) of strain Haden of BPV. Optimum reaction conditions were comparatively selected. The sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility of TaqMan probe qRT-PCR were measured respectively. Feces specimens collected from diarrhea calves were detected using this assay. The results showed that optimized conditions for the probe qRT-PCR were 0.8 μL probes (18.0 μmol/L), 0.4 μL primers (10.0 μmol/L) and annealing temperature …

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Effect Of Transportation Distance And Crating Density On Preslaughter Losses And Blood Biochemical Profile In Broilers During Hot And Humid Weather, Faisal Hussnain, Athar Mahmud, Shahid Mahmood, Muhammad Hayat Jaspal Jan 2020

Effect Of Transportation Distance And Crating Density On Preslaughter Losses And Blood Biochemical Profile In Broilers During Hot And Humid Weather, Faisal Hussnain, Athar Mahmud, Shahid Mahmood, Muhammad Hayat Jaspal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Transportation of broilers from different localities to the processing plants is a critical step in the farm to fork chain, and any disturbance in this chain may result in worst consequences. Keeping this scenario in view, a study was conducted to determine the live losses at different transportation distances (~80, 160, 240 km) and crating densities (10, 12, 15 birds/crate) during hot and humid summer. The uniform weight birds were picked from a farm and placed in plastic crates (0.91 m × 0.55 m). The results showed a significant increase in body weight loss and dead on arrival (%) with …

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Some Fecundity Parameters And Ovarian Maturity Criteria Of Ornamental Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina Davidi), Darmawan Setia Budi, Didik Hartono, Fajar Maulana, Türker Bodur, Lailatul Lutfiyah, Suciyono -, Prayogo - Jan 2020

Some Fecundity Parameters And Ovarian Maturity Criteria Of Ornamental Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina Davidi), Darmawan Setia Budi, Didik Hartono, Fajar Maulana, Türker Bodur, Lailatul Lutfiyah, Suciyono -, Prayogo -

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The red cherry shrimp (RCS) Neocaridina davidi is a tiny shrimp that has a bright red color; therefore, it has become a popular ornamental species. The aims of this study are to determine the fecundity, egg size, and maturation time of the RCS at different sizes and also to determine its ovarian maturity criteria. A total of 18 adult female shrimps in 3 different size groups based on carapace length were used. They were grouped as small (S: 1.5-1.7 cm), medium (M: 1.8-2.0 cm), and large (L: 2.1-2.3 cm); a total of 36 adult male shrimps (1.5 ± 0.2 cm) …

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Mobile Applications To Obtain Minimum Cost Feed Mixes, Mustafa Boğa, Keri̇m Kürşat Çevi̇k, Hasan Önder Jan 2020

Mobile Applications To Obtain Minimum Cost Feed Mixes, Mustafa Boğa, Keri̇m Kürşat Çevi̇k, Hasan Önder

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, ration preparation software to minimize the cost of feed for ruminant livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats for both milk and meat yield was developed for Web- and Android-based systems using genetic algorithms. To maximize accessibility on PCs, smartphones, and tablet PCs, we used Web- and Android-based software to find cheaper feed mixes that satisfy the nutritional requirements of ruminants. With this novel system, farmers and scientists can obtain low-cost feed mixes via the Web or smartphones, regardless of time or location. This application is useful for feed producers and farmers because they can use this …

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Impacts Of Nipple Drinker Position On Water Intake, Water Wastage And Drinkingduration Of Pigs, Elanchezhian Arulmozhi, Jayanta Kumar Basak, Jihoon Park, Frank Gyan Okyere, Fawad Khan, Yongjin Lee, Junhyeon Lee, Deoghyun Lee, Hyeon Tae Kim Jan 2020

Impacts Of Nipple Drinker Position On Water Intake, Water Wastage And Drinkingduration Of Pigs, Elanchezhian Arulmozhi, Jayanta Kumar Basak, Jihoon Park, Frank Gyan Okyere, Fawad Khan, Yongjin Lee, Junhyeon Lee, Deoghyun Lee, Hyeon Tae Kim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Water determines the life quality of pigs, however, adequate measures need to be taken in order to reduce wastage while the animals are drinking. The current study hypothesized and examined a suitable position at which to fix the nipple drinker to provide sufficient drinking water to pigs while also limiting water wastage. Additionally, this study describes both the drinking pattern and drinking duration of pigs. The height to place the drinker was calculated based on the neck movement of the pigs (neck movement angle, NMA). According to the NMA, 3 independent treatments were investigated with angles placed at clockwise 30°, …

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Effect Of Concrete Pond And Net-Cage Culture Systems On Growth Performance Andhaematological Parameters Of Siberian Sturgeon (Acipenser Baerii), Selçuk Duman Jan 2020

Effect Of Concrete Pond And Net-Cage Culture Systems On Growth Performance Andhaematological Parameters Of Siberian Sturgeon (Acipenser Baerii), Selçuk Duman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of concrete pond and net-cage culture systems on growth and haematological indices of the Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) were studied in a 90-day experiment. A total of 300 fish with a stocking density of 12.6 ± 0.37 kg/m2 (initial average weight 1140 ± 53.8 g) were stocked in floating net-cages. Also, 276 fish with a stocking density of 12.6 ± 0.29 kg/m2 and an initial average weight of 1097 ± 72.6 g were stocked in concrete ponds. Throughout the study, the average weight, mean length, and haematological parameters of the fish in each environment were recorded every 30 …

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Research On The Determination Of Heat And Water Vapor Emissions Of Anatolian Waterbuffaloes Under Indoor Environmental Conditions, İsrafi̇l Kocaman, Hüseyi̇n Cömert Kurç Jan 2020

Research On The Determination Of Heat And Water Vapor Emissions Of Anatolian Waterbuffaloes Under Indoor Environmental Conditions, İsrafi̇l Kocaman, Hüseyi̇n Cömert Kurç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the amount of total heat, sensible heat, latent heat, and water vapor emitted by Anatolian water buffaloes in a closed barn located in the Thrace region of Turkey. At the research farm, a group was formed by randomly selecting water buffaloes based on their genetic similarities and lactation numbers. The buffalo group formed was housed in a closedtype barn. The inside and outside air temperatures, relative humidity, and milk yield values of the buffaloes were recorded for 1 year. According to the results of this research, the Anatolian water buffaloes emitted 653 kcal/h …

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Comparing Microbiological Profiles, Bioactivities, And Physicochemical And Sensoryproperties Of Donkey Milk Kefir And Cow Milk Kefir, Si̇de Seli̇n Su Yi̇rmi̇beşoğlu, Burcu Emi̇ne Tefon Öztürk Jan 2020

Comparing Microbiological Profiles, Bioactivities, And Physicochemical And Sensoryproperties Of Donkey Milk Kefir And Cow Milk Kefir, Si̇de Seli̇n Su Yi̇rmi̇beşoğlu, Burcu Emi̇ne Tefon Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Consumption of fermented milk products especially kefir is accelerated in the population due to their high nutritional value and other health benefits. These health benefits are rooted in the composition of source material and flora of kefir grains. Therefore, the utilization of different kinds of milk as source material in kefir production directly affects the properties of kefir. In this study, changes in the physicochemical properties, microbiological profiles, antibacterial effects, antioxidant activities, sensory evaluation, and total phenolic and total flavonoid contents of kefirs obtained from donkey milk (DM) and cow milk (CM) were compared. It was found that donkey milk …

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Possible Ensiling Of Pumpkin (Cucurbita Pepo) Residues, İsmai̇l Ülger, Mahmut Kali̇ber, Selma Büyükkiliç Beyzi̇, Yusuf Konca Jan 2020

Possible Ensiling Of Pumpkin (Cucurbita Pepo) Residues, İsmai̇l Ülger, Mahmut Kali̇ber, Selma Büyükkiliç Beyzi̇, Yusuf Konca

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the current study was to determine the feasibility of ensiling pumpkin residues alone and with forage. For this purpose, chemical composition, nutritive values, and in vitro gas production of pumpkin residue silages were investigated. Pumpkin residue (PR), maize fodder (M), sugar beet pulp (SBP), and pomegranate pulp (PP) were ensiled alone, and pumpkin residues were ensiled with maize (PRM), sugar beet pulp (PRSB), and pomegranate pulp (PRP) in 50% (50:50 w:w) of each, as well as with 5% wheat straw (PRS) and alfalfa hay (PRA). After 2 months of storage, chemical compositions and Fleig scores of the …

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Genetic Polymorphism Of Alpha S1-Casein In Bulgarian Sheep Breeds And Its Effect On Milk Composition, Deyana Gencheva, Petya Veleva, Nikolina Naidenova, Darina Pamukova Jan 2020

Genetic Polymorphism Of Alpha S1-Casein In Bulgarian Sheep Breeds And Its Effect On Milk Composition, Deyana Gencheva, Petya Veleva, Nikolina Naidenova, Darina Pamukova

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The genetic polymorphism of the alpha S1-casein (CSN1S1) was investigated in five sheep breeds reared in Bulgaria: Sofia (Elin-Pelin, SEPL), Copper-Red Shumen (CRSH), Local Karnobat (LKNB), Pleven Blackhead (PLBH), and Stara Zagora (STZG) sheep with an aim to establish the possible effect of a particular genotype on ovine milk composition. Based on nucleotide variation in exon III of the CSN1S1gene, two genetic variants (A and C) and three genotypes (AA, AC, and CC) have been identified using PCR-RFLP analysis on a total of 217 unrelated ewes. The allele frequencies determined a prevalence of the allele C (0.886) over the allele …

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Assessment Of Polymorphism On Kappa-Casein Gene Of Anatolian Water Buffalo Breedusing The Pcr-Rflp Method, Yusuf Özşensoy Jan 2020

Assessment Of Polymorphism On Kappa-Casein Gene Of Anatolian Water Buffalo Breedusing The Pcr-Rflp Method, Yusuf Özşensoy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Water buffalo breeding is practiced in various provinces of Turkey, and is also included in the National Breeding Project. It was aimed in this study to investigate polymorphisms on exon 4?intron 5 and exon 4 only of the kappa-casein (CSN3) gene for milk yields of water buffalo bred in Sivas Province. Blood samples were taken from 135 water buffaloes. The phenol/chloroform method for DNA extraction was conducted on collected blood. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to amplify CSN3-specific regions, and amplified products were run using 2% agarose gel electrophoresis (AGE). Various restriction endonucleases (RE) were utilized in respect to …

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Preparation And Optimization Of Rapid And Sensitive Coagglutination Test For Detection Ofinfectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus (Ipnv), Kemal Pekmez, Gülnur Kalayci, Sai̇me İsmet Gürhan, Eli̇f Esi̇n Tuna Jan 2020

Preparation And Optimization Of Rapid And Sensitive Coagglutination Test For Detection Ofinfectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus (Ipnv), Kemal Pekmez, Gülnur Kalayci, Sai̇me İsmet Gürhan, Eli̇f Esi̇n Tuna

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study is the development of a coagglutination test for rapid diagnosis of infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN) virus which causes an acute infectious viral disease with high mortality in young salmonid fish. Serotypes Sp, Ab, WB of the IPNV were cultivated in BF-2 cells and purified by linear sucrose density gradient centrifugation. Hyperimmune sera against purified IPNV serotypes were collected from immunized guinea pigs. Coagglutination test conjugates were prepared by using sensitized S. aureus and hyperimmune sera. Cell culture derived salmonid pathogens such as infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV), viral haemorrhagic septicaemia virus (VHSV) and epizootic hematopoietic …

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Metabolic Profile And Adipokine Levels In Overweight And Obese Dogs, Paula Nassar De Marchi, Luiz Henrique Araújo Machado, Luciane Holsback, Jessica Ragazzi Calesso, Rafael Fagnani, Ademir Zacarias Junior, Mauro Jose Lahm Cardoso Jan 2020

Metabolic Profile And Adipokine Levels In Overweight And Obese Dogs, Paula Nassar De Marchi, Luiz Henrique Araújo Machado, Luciane Holsback, Jessica Ragazzi Calesso, Rafael Fagnani, Ademir Zacarias Junior, Mauro Jose Lahm Cardoso

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Obesity in dogs is increasingly present in the veterinary practice. In humans, it is known that there is a significant correlation between obesity and the development of hypertension and insulin resistance (IR), a clinical picture called metabolic syndrome. In dogs, however, there are only anecdotes about the syndrome. The objectives of this study were to determine serum levels of adiponectin, leptin, triglycerides, cholesterol, insulin, glucose, homeostasis assessment of B cell function (HOMA-B), homeostasis assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and systolic blood pressure (SBP) in dogs with different body conditions (BC) and body fat (BF) without endocrine disease. For this purpose, …

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Comparison Of Different Eggshell Thickness Measurement Methods, Abdulkadi̇r Arslan, Umut Sami̇ Yamak Jan 2020

Comparison Of Different Eggshell Thickness Measurement Methods, Abdulkadi̇r Arslan, Umut Sami̇ Yamak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to examine how various methods affect the results of eggshell thickness measurements. Direct and indirect measurements were performed on 700 table eggs which were daily collected from the same flock. The shell thickness of the eggs was calculated according to a logarithm which uses egg weight. Eggs with a specific gravity of higher than 0.80 g/cm³ were classified as thick-shelled, whereas the others were categorized as thin-shelled. After determining the shell thickness of the eggs by an ultrasound gauge, all of the eggs were broken, the shells were separated, and the shell thickness of each egg …

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Light And Scanning Electron Microscopic Examination Of The Saanen Goat Heart, Sedef Selvi̇ler Si̇zer, Yonca Beti̇l Kabak, Murat Kabak Jan 2020

Light And Scanning Electron Microscopic Examination Of The Saanen Goat Heart, Sedef Selvi̇ler Si̇zer, Yonca Beti̇l Kabak, Murat Kabak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

It is important to know the morphological structure of the heart, which is a vital organ of the body, in detail. For this reason, we aimed to examine the morphological structure of the Saanen goat heart using light and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). A total of thirteen Saanen goat hearts were used in the study. To demonstrate the histological structure of the heart, samples taken from 9 hearts were fixed in 10% formaldehyde solution and blocked in paraffin after routine histological procedures. Histological staining was performed on the sections taken from the blocks. Four hearts were fixed in a 2.5% …

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Growth, Fattening Performance, And Carcass Characteristics Of Saanen, Turkish Hair ×Saanen, And Honamlı × Saanen Crossbred Kids, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Özkan Elmaz, Mehmet Sari, Hakan Üstüner, Şükran Kuleaşan, Mustafa Saatci Jan 2020

Growth, Fattening Performance, And Carcass Characteristics Of Saanen, Turkish Hair ×Saanen, And Honamlı × Saanen Crossbred Kids, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Özkan Elmaz, Mehmet Sari, Hakan Üstüner, Şükran Kuleaşan, Mustafa Saatci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study was carried out to investigate the possibilities of obtaining slaughtered kids using indigenous breeds in Saanen flocks, which does not require breeding. The birth weights were 3.22 kg, 3.05 kg, and 3.18 kg for the Saanen, Turkish Hair × Saanen (F$_{1}$), and Honamlı × Saanen (F$_{1}$) crossbred kids, respectively. The mean live weight values of the same genotypes at the end of fattening (146th day) were determined as 25.96 kg, 27.11 kg, and 29.57 kg for the male kids, respectively. The cold carcass weights and dressing percentage (%) of the same genotypes were determined to be 10.95 kg, …

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The Effects Of Season And Chick Sex On Certain Performance Parameters In Commercialturkey Farms In The Aegean Region, Gündüz İlsever, Pembe Di̇lara Keçi̇ci̇, Bülent Eki̇z Jan 2020

The Effects Of Season And Chick Sex On Certain Performance Parameters In Commercialturkey Farms In The Aegean Region, Gündüz İlsever, Pembe Di̇lara Keçi̇ci̇, Bülent Eki̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of season and sex on the production efficiency of commercial turkey farms in the Aegean Region. The data of 1161 production periods (570 male and 591 female) on 139 turkey farms between 2008 and 2017 were analysed. Daily feed consumption, feed conservation ratio (FCR), average daily gain (ADG), performance index, and carcass weight (P < 0.001) were higher in males than females. While males and females had a similar mortality rate in the first week (P > 0.05), the mortality rate in the later stages was higher in males (P < 0.001). The mortality rate in the initial period was highest in production periods that began in winter and lowest in those that began in summer (P < 0.001). The total mortality rate was higher in the autumn group than in the spring and summer groups (P < 0.001). Rearing season × sex interaction had a significant influence on the performance characteristics investigated in the study, except for mortality rates and survival. In males, FCR was lower in the autumn and winter groups than that of the spring and summer groups (P < 0.05). The highest ADG values were observed in the summer group for males and in the winter group for females. The best performance index was in the summer group in males, and the lowest performance index was observed in the autumn group for both males and females. In conclusion, environmental arrangements are needed in order to reduce the mortality rate and improve performance in production periods that began in autumn and winter.

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Anticipating Venezuela’S Debt Crisis: Hidden Holdouts And The Problem Of Pricing Collective Action Clauses, Robert E. Scott, Stephen J. Choi, Mitu Gulati Jan 2020

Anticipating Venezuela’S Debt Crisis: Hidden Holdouts And The Problem Of Pricing Collective Action Clauses, Robert E. Scott, Stephen J. Choi, Mitu Gulati

Faculty Scholarship

A creditor who asks for stronger enforcement rights upon its debtor’s default will rationally accept a lower interest rate reflecting the greater expected recovery the exercise of those rights provides. Over a dozen studies, however, have failed to document this basic relationship in the context of the collective action clause, a key provision in sovereign bonds. We conjecture that this failure is because enforcing the rights in question requires collective decision-making among anonymous creditors with different interests, impeding market predictions regarding future price effects. The pricing of rights that require collective enforcement thus turns on whether the market observes an …

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