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The Effects Of Upgrading And Intersecting Cross-Breeding Strategies On The Geese Economic Traits, Yujian Sui, Qiong Liu, Chenguang Xu, Wei Yang Jan 2022

The Effects Of Upgrading And Intersecting Cross-Breeding Strategies On The Geese Economic Traits, Yujian Sui, Qiong Liu, Chenguang Xu, Wei Yang

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Routine, upgrading, and intersecting cross-breeding strategies are three methods frequently used in poultry breeding. But, till now, comparative assessment of the effects on the improvement of geese economic traits with these strategies is largely unknown. Here, using Carlos goose and Zi goose, these three strategies were employed and compared. The main economic traits, including egg production capability, egg quality, growth performance, meat production capability, and down feather production capability were all measured systematically. For egg production capability and egg quality, the upgrading group had the highest egg-laying rate, and the intersecting group had the biggest egg size compared with the …


Effects Of Dietary Calcium, Phosphorus And Microbial Phytase On Intestinal Morphologyin Laying Hens, Sabi̇re Güler, Ender Deni̇z Asmaz, Nuray Varol Kayapunar, İhsan İşbi̇li̇r, Şeri̇fe Şule Cengi̇z, Derya Yeşi̇lbağ, Ahmet Batuhan Şanli, Eyüp Eren Gültepe Jan 2022

Effects Of Dietary Calcium, Phosphorus And Microbial Phytase On Intestinal Morphologyin Laying Hens, Sabi̇re Güler, Ender Deni̇z Asmaz, Nuray Varol Kayapunar, İhsan İşbi̇li̇r, Şeri̇fe Şule Cengi̇z, Derya Yeşi̇lbağ, Ahmet Batuhan Şanli, Eyüp Eren Gültepe

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Different challenges are being applied in the poultry industry in order to protect animal health and to increase immunity and production. The supplementation of microbial phytase is essential in terms of both reducing the inorganic phytase rate and contributing to the absorption of other minerals. In this study, a newly isolated microbial phytase was added at different concentrations to the diet together with calcium (Ca$^{2+}$) and available phosphorus (AP), and the effects of this supplementation on intestinal absorption capacity and Ca$^{2+}$ binding capacity were investigated via morphological measurements and immunohistochemical examination of the duodenum and ileum. For this purpose, 90 …


Anatomical And Histological Structures Of Eye And Lacrimal Gland In Norduz Andmorkaraman Sheep, Semi̇ne Dalga, Serap İlhan Aksu, Kadi̇r Aslan, Turgay Deprem, Reşi̇t Uğran Jan 2022

Anatomical And Histological Structures Of Eye And Lacrimal Gland In Norduz Andmorkaraman Sheep, Semi̇ne Dalga, Serap İlhan Aksu, Kadi̇r Aslan, Turgay Deprem, Reşi̇t Uğran

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The current study was conducted to determine the morphological, morphometric, and histological characteristics of bulbus oculi and lacrimal gland in sheep. For this purpose, 28 pairs (n = 7 males and n = 7 females) of bulbus oculi from Morkaraman and (n = 7 males and n = 7 females) Norduz sheep were analyzed. The bulbus oculi in the skulls were dissected from the orbit and removed. The morphometric data such as distance between endpoints of the dissected bulbus oculi in temporal, nasal, and dorsal directions, the length between endpoints of the pupil in dorsal and ventral directions, and as …


Evaluation Of Morphological Traits In Aseel And Kadaknath Breeds Under Backyardpoultry Farming Using Principal Component Analysis, Manoj Kumar, Satpal Dahiya, Poonam Ratwan, Nancy Sheoran Jan 2022

Evaluation Of Morphological Traits In Aseel And Kadaknath Breeds Under Backyardpoultry Farming Using Principal Component Analysis, Manoj Kumar, Satpal Dahiya, Poonam Ratwan, Nancy Sheoran

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Aseel and Kadaknath chickens are recognized for their hardiness and adaptability to warm and humid climates and are being used for genetic improvement of different breeds which are appropriate for backyard poultry farming in India. In the present study, an attempt was made for the first time in India to assess the relationship among morphological traits and to explain the body conformation of Aseel and Kadaknath breeds under backyard poultry farming using principal component analysis (PCA). Eleven different morphological traits viz., 24-week body weight, comb length, keel length, body length, back length, breast girth, breast angle, radius-ulna length, shank length, …


Effect Of Kefir Consumption On Intestinal Microbiota And Some Blood Parameters Inangora Cats, Ruhi̇ Kabakçi, Gi̇zem Çufaoğlu, Gökhan Şen Jan 2022

Effect Of Kefir Consumption On Intestinal Microbiota And Some Blood Parameters Inangora Cats, Ruhi̇ Kabakçi, Gi̇zem Çufaoğlu, Gökhan Şen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Probiotics are one of the best alternatives to improve gut health. Kefir, which was discovered in the North Caucasus centuries ago, is still consumed frequently today due to its health benefits. Its impacts on the gastrointestinal system have begun to be investigated in animals. In this study, we focused to examine the effect of kefir on intestinal microbiota, some hematological parameters, and fecal quality in Angora cats to provide preliminary data regarding the hypothesis of its use as an alternative probiotic food supplement. Commercial kefir was given orally (30 mL/kg) to seven healthy Angora cats for 14 days. On day …


The Effects Of Biological And Health Characteristics Of Dogs On Intraindividual Variabilityof Blood Parameters, Sandra Nikolic, Branislava Belic, Marko Cincovic, Nikolina Novakov, Nada Plavsa, Sara Savic Jan 2022

The Effects Of Biological And Health Characteristics Of Dogs On Intraindividual Variabilityof Blood Parameters, Sandra Nikolic, Branislava Belic, Marko Cincovic, Nikolina Novakov, Nada Plavsa, Sara Savic

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Considering the great diversity among dogs and their different biological and health characteristics, as well as different treatment protocols, it has become important to assess the effects of these factors on intraindividual variability of blood parameters in dogs, which is the aim of this study. Blood samples were collected from one hundred client-owned dogs. The dogs were of different age, breed, sex, body condition, reproductive, and health status and were presented to the veterinary clinic for preventive or diagnostic procedures. The effect of age on intraindividual variation was significant for various blood parameters and it was essential to establish new …


Topical Formulations Based On Polyhexamethylene Hydrochloride Guanidine For Surgicalfield Antisepsis, Fernanda Gosuen Gonçalves Dias, Renato Luis Tame Parreira, Lucas De Freitas Pereira, Rodrigo Cássio Sola Veneziani, Maria Anita Lemos Vasconcelos Ambrósio, Vinícius Thomaz Da Silva Almeida, Renata Alves De Barros, Luis Gustavo Gosuen Gonçalves Dias, Sérgio Ricardo Ambrósio Jan 2022

Topical Formulations Based On Polyhexamethylene Hydrochloride Guanidine For Surgicalfield Antisepsis, Fernanda Gosuen Gonçalves Dias, Renato Luis Tame Parreira, Lucas De Freitas Pereira, Rodrigo Cássio Sola Veneziani, Maria Anita Lemos Vasconcelos Ambrósio, Vinícius Thomaz Da Silva Almeida, Renata Alves De Barros, Luis Gustavo Gosuen Gonçalves Dias, Sérgio Ricardo Ambrósio

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

As surgical site infection can prolong the patient's hospital stay, increase morbidity and mortality rates and medical and hospital expenses, justifying the search for new effective and low-cost antiseptic drugs is justifiable. Thus, the objective of the present study was to analyze, by direct clinical and microbiological examination, the topical antiseptic effect of a solution based on polyhexamethylene hydrochloride guanidine (PHMGH) at 0.5% on the intact skin surface of sheep and cats, aiming at its use in operative field (previous and definitive antisepsis), compared to 0.5% alcoholic chlorhexidine and association with this. The topical solutions did not cause any skin …


Occurrence Of Some Pathogenic Bacteria In Cattle Feed Samples Before And After Invasionby European Starlings, Özcan Şahi̇n, Talha Demi̇rci̇, Sai̇m Boztepe, İbrahi̇m Ayteki̇n, İsmai̇l Keski̇n, Uğur Zülkadi̇r Jan 2022

Occurrence Of Some Pathogenic Bacteria In Cattle Feed Samples Before And After Invasionby European Starlings, Özcan Şahi̇n, Talha Demi̇rci̇, Sai̇m Boztepe, İbrahi̇m Ayteki̇n, İsmai̇l Keski̇n, Uğur Zülkadi̇r

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to investigate the species identification and enumeration of some pathogenic microorganisms before and after feeding the full ration contaminated by predatory starling bird herds on 5 different days in the dairy cattle farm in Aksaray. At the end of the study, the average number of E.coli obtained from the feed samples taken before the arrival of starlings was 6.46 log cfu/g, while the number of E.coli obtained from the feed taken after starling birds flocked to the feed was found as 6.80 log cfu/g. While the average Campylobacter spp. number was 5.50 log cfu/g, this …


Investigation Of Igg, Vimentin, Cd45 Distribution, And Density In Mouse Placenta Atdifferent Periods Of Pregnancy, Seçi̇l Koç, Şadi̇ye Kum Jan 2022

Investigation Of Igg, Vimentin, Cd45 Distribution, And Density In Mouse Placenta Atdifferent Periods Of Pregnancy, Seçi̇l Koç, Şadi̇ye Kum

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution and density of IgG, vimentin, and CD45 in mouse placenta on the fourth, tenth, and seventeenth days of pregnancy. Strept avidin-biotin-peroxidase complex (streptABC) staining method was used. On the fourth day of pregnancy, the expression of IgG, vimentin, and CD45 was more intense around the uterine glands. On the tenth day, IgG, vimentin and CD45 positive cells were demonstrated in decidua basalis and mesometrial parietal trophoblast giant cells (P-TGCs) and mesometrial lymphocyte groups (MLAp) portions. The formation of the placenta was completed on the seventeenth day of pregnancy. The expression …


Some Anatomical Studies On The Kidney Of Goat (Capra Hircus) With Special Reference To Angioarchitecture, Ultrasonography And Doppler, Amr Elkarmoty, Samer Daghash, Elshymaa Abdelnaby Jan 2022

Some Anatomical Studies On The Kidney Of Goat (Capra Hircus) With Special Reference To Angioarchitecture, Ultrasonography And Doppler, Amr Elkarmoty, Samer Daghash, Elshymaa Abdelnaby

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present work was carried out on twenty-five goats to study the anatomy and sonar as well as Doppler vascular perfusion of kidney in the goat. The ultrasonographic scanning of goat's kidney appeared its cortex oriented as a homogenous hypoechoic area while the medullary pyramids are presented as hypoechoic-anechoic areas deeper than the cortex. The arterial supply of the kidneys of the goat was supplied by the right and the left renal arteries. The renal artery gives accessory renal artery then passing for dividing into the dorsal and the ventral renal branches. Both branches detache the caudal dorsal, caudal dorsal …


The Efficacy Of Intravaginal Antibiotic Or Their Combination With Different Gonadotropins On Vaginitis And Fertility In Ewes Synchronized With Progesterone Impregnated Intravaginal Sponges, Bariş Güner, İhsan Kisadere Jan 2022

The Efficacy Of Intravaginal Antibiotic Or Their Combination With Different Gonadotropins On Vaginitis And Fertility In Ewes Synchronized With Progesterone Impregnated Intravaginal Sponges, Bariş Güner, İhsan Kisadere

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted with two experiments to investigate the efficacy of intravaginal antibiotic or their combination with different gonadotropin use on vaginitis and the fertility in Berrichon ewes. All ewes (n = 106) were synchronized with intravaginal sponges containing 60 mg medroxyprogesterone acetate for 14 days. For the first experiment, ewes (n = 50) received 50 mg enrofloxacin (TRT) to sponge prior to insertion or received no treatment to sponge (CON) during nonbreeding season. For the second experiment, ewes (n = 56) were randomly assigned to one of the four groups (TRT-E; TRT-G; CON-E; CON-G) according to the presence …


Kid Growth Performance And Reproductive Characteristics Of Hair Goats Raised Under Breeder Conditions, Ayhan Ceyhan, Mahmut Çinar, Uğur Serbester Jan 2022

Kid Growth Performance And Reproductive Characteristics Of Hair Goats Raised Under Breeder Conditions, Ayhan Ceyhan, Mahmut Çinar, Uğur Serbester

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In the study, fertility parameters of Hair goats and the growth performance of kids raised under farmer conditions were investigated. The data of birth weight of 28,768 kids, the body weight of 27,541 kids aged d 90, and reproductive parameters of 26,693 does were used between 2013 and 2017 years. The birth weights of Hair goat kids born in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 years were 2.36, 2.46, 2.56, 2.61, and 2.61 kg, whereas body weights detected on the d 90 were 15.2, 12.7, 12.8, 13.1, and 14.5 kg, respectively. Year, sex, birth type, and age of does affect …


Dose And Time-Dependent Effects Of Glucocorticoid: A Morphologic And Morphometric Study In The Broiler Lung, Rafiqul Islam, Nasrin Sultana, Rafiqul Alam, Antora Akter, Md. Anisuzzaman, Ziaul Haque, Md. Abu Hadi Noor Ali Khan Jan 2022

Dose And Time-Dependent Effects Of Glucocorticoid: A Morphologic And Morphometric Study In The Broiler Lung, Rafiqul Islam, Nasrin Sultana, Rafiqul Alam, Antora Akter, Md. Anisuzzaman, Ziaul Haque, Md. Abu Hadi Noor Ali Khan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Glucocorticoids (GCs) play a critical function in neonatal lung growth and maturation though the long-term dose-dependent effects of GCs on lungs are still ambiguous. The purpose of the present study is to explore the morphologic and morphometric changes in broiler lungs in reaction to dietary GC. Day-old chicks (DOCs) were purchased and divided into four groups at random i.e. one control group (C) and three experimental groups (E1, E2, and E3). Commercial broiler feed was provided to both the control and experimental groups where the feed of the experimental groups contained GC, dexamethasone (DEX) at the rate of 3, 5, …


The Effect Of Different Ram Introducing Procedures (Protocol 66) On Fertility Parameters In Anatolian Merino Ewes During Breeding Season, Şükrü Dursun Jan 2022

The Effect Of Different Ram Introducing Procedures (Protocol 66) On Fertility Parameters In Anatolian Merino Ewes During Breeding Season, Şükrü Dursun

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, different applications of ram introduction at the beginning of the breeding season were investigated in terms of their effects on some fertility parameters. The rams were introduced to the herd (Farm II), removed for 6 days, and reintroduced again in the experiment group, while the rams stayed within the herd (Farm I) all of the breeding season in the control group. In both farms, ewes were hand mated. These practices were performed in two consecutive breeding seasons of 2014 and 2015. In farm II, in the following 13 days of the reintroduction of rams, 83.4% and 83.7% …


A Surveillance For Avian Coronavirus Infectious Bronchitis Virus, Infectious Laryngotracheitis Virus, Avian Metapneumovirus, And Avian Reovirus In Poultry Flocks With Respiratory Signs In Türkiye, Özge Ardiçli, Serpi̇l Kahya Demi̇rbi̇lek, Fethi̇ye Çöven, Kami̇l Tayfun Carli Jan 2022

A Surveillance For Avian Coronavirus Infectious Bronchitis Virus, Infectious Laryngotracheitis Virus, Avian Metapneumovirus, And Avian Reovirus In Poultry Flocks With Respiratory Signs In Türkiye, Özge Ardiçli, Serpi̇l Kahya Demi̇rbi̇lek, Fethi̇ye Çöven, Kami̇l Tayfun Carli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, avian coronavirus infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV), avian metapneumovirus (AMPV), and avian reovirus (ARV) were evaluated in broiler and layer flocks. For this purpose, tracheal swabs from 48 broiler and 45 layer flocks with respiratory signs were inoculated SPF embryonated chicken eggs for virus isolation. The viruses were identified by real-time PCR. Results showed that the most common virus in both broiler and layer farms was IBV with incidence rates of 58.33% and 46.67%, respectively. ILTV, AMPV, and ARV incidences in the samples were found to be 22.22%, 13.33%, and 4.44% in layer flocks …


Effect Of Selenium Nanoparticles And Mannan Oligosaccharide Supplementation On Muscle And Lymphoid Histomorphometry And Morphometry Of Tibia Bone In Broilers Reared Under High Stocking Density, Hafiz Faseeh Ur Rehman, Hafsa Zaneb, Saima Masood, Muhammad Shahaz Yousaf, Saima Ashraf, Mirza Muhammad Usman, Imad Khan, Muhammad Abdullah Arif Saeed, Habib Ur Rehman Jan 2022

Effect Of Selenium Nanoparticles And Mannan Oligosaccharide Supplementation On Muscle And Lymphoid Histomorphometry And Morphometry Of Tibia Bone In Broilers Reared Under High Stocking Density, Hafiz Faseeh Ur Rehman, Hafsa Zaneb, Saima Masood, Muhammad Shahaz Yousaf, Saima Ashraf, Mirza Muhammad Usman, Imad Khan, Muhammad Abdullah Arif Saeed, Habib Ur Rehman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The current study investigated the potential of selenium-nanoparticles (SeNPs) and mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS) supplementation in ameliorating the high stocking density (HSD) stress on breast muscle, immune organs, and tibia bone in broilers. Three hundred and ninety two (392) day-old Ross chicks were divided in seven groups with eight replicates each (n = 7): as NSD [basal diet (BD) + normal stocking density: 10 chicks/m$^{2}$], HSD (BD + high stocking density: 16 chicks/m$^{2}$), Se-HSD [BD + Selenium (Se) 0.15 mg/kg of BD], MOS-HSD (BD + MOS 05 g/kg of BD), Se-MOS-HSD (BD + Se 0.15 mg/kg of BD + MOS 05 g/kg …


Prevalence And Antibiotic Resistance Profiles Of Salmonella Spp. In Chicken Meat, Rabi̇a Telsaç, Rabi̇a Mehtap Tuncay Jan 2022

Prevalence And Antibiotic Resistance Profiles Of Salmonella Spp. In Chicken Meat, Rabi̇a Telsaç, Rabi̇a Mehtap Tuncay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to determine the Salmonella spp. presence in 100 chicken meat samples (25 breasts and 25 drumsticks with skin and 25 breasts and 25 drumsticks without skin) that were collected between February and April, 2021, in Van, Türkiye and investigate the antibiotic resistance profiles of the isolates. The results of the cultivation and PCR analysis revealed that a total of 17 samples comprising four drumstick with skin (16%), five drumstick without skin and breast without skin (20%), and three breast with skin (12%) samples were positive for Salmonella spp. The analysis of 17 chicken meat samples yielded a …


Metaanalysis Of Subclinical Mastitis Prevalence In Water Buffaloes (Bubalus Bubalis), Aytaç Akçay, Eli̇f Çeli̇k, Güven Güngör, Murat Abay Jan 2022

Metaanalysis Of Subclinical Mastitis Prevalence In Water Buffaloes (Bubalus Bubalis), Aytaç Akçay, Eli̇f Çeli̇k, Güven Güngör, Murat Abay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Water buffalo milk, compared to cow's milk, has a preferable composition in terms of health and nutritional value. Subclinical mastitis, one of the most important problems of the dairy industry, is as important of an issue in water buffaloes as in cows. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the prevalence of subclinical mastitis in buffaloes by metaanalysis, and to calculate the pooled prevalence. For the metaanalysis of the prevalence of subclinical mastitis in buffaloes, a total of 382 publications 294 from Scopus, 31 from Medline Complete, and 57 from ScienceDirect were obtained as a result of the literature …


Evaluation Of Genotype And Nongenetic Effects On Some Production Traits: Comparison Of Akkaraman And Bafra × Akkaraman B1 Sheep Genotypes, Ömer Faruk Güngör, Ceyhan Özbeyaz, Necmetti̇n Ünal, Hi̇lal Çapar Akyüz, Rabi̇a Arslan, Hali̇l Akçapinar Jan 2022

Evaluation Of Genotype And Nongenetic Effects On Some Production Traits: Comparison Of Akkaraman And Bafra × Akkaraman B1 Sheep Genotypes, Ömer Faruk Güngör, Ceyhan Özbeyaz, Necmetti̇n Ünal, Hi̇lal Çapar Akyüz, Rabi̇a Arslan, Hali̇l Akçapinar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purposes of this study were to evaluate genotype and some environmental effects on the reproductive and milk yield traits of sheep, and vitality and growth traits of lambs, and to compare the difference between Akkaraman (AKK) and Bafra × AKK B1 (BA B1: Bafra sires crossed BA F1 ewes) genotypes in terms of these characters. Data were collected from 71 ewes for fertility traits and 37 ewes for milk yields in each genotype. Growth traits and survival rates of lambs were evaluated using 55 AKK and 56 BA B1 lambs. AKK and BA B …


Effect Of Nonfiber Carbohydrate And Crude Protein Levels In The Formula Of Feed On In Vitro Rumen Fermentation Characteristics And Growth Performance Of Weaned Hanwoo Calves, Jun Sang Ahn, Byung Ki Park Jan 2022

Effect Of Nonfiber Carbohydrate And Crude Protein Levels In The Formula Of Feed On In Vitro Rumen Fermentation Characteristics And Growth Performance Of Weaned Hanwoo Calves, Jun Sang Ahn, Byung Ki Park

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the effect of nonfiber carbohydrates (NFC) and crude protein (CP) present in formula feed on the rumen fermentation characteristics and growth performance of weaned Hanwoo calves. Forty weaned calves were randomly assigned to four dietary groups based on NFC and CP levels as follows: high NFC (HN) at 38%-42%, low NFC (LN) at 33%-36%, high CP (HP) at 25%-26%, and low CP (LP) at 23%-24%. These groups were categorized as HN-HP, HN-LP, LN-HP, and LN-LP groups. Total digestible nutrients (TDN) and CP levels did not significantly affect the in vitro ruminal total gas, propionate, …


Detection Of Correct Pregnancy Status In Lactating Dairy Cattle Using Mars Data Mining Algorithm, Demet Çanga, Mustafa Boğa Jan 2022

Detection Of Correct Pregnancy Status In Lactating Dairy Cattle Using Mars Data Mining Algorithm, Demet Çanga, Mustafa Boğa

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, it is aimed to determine pregnancy outcomes by using multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS) algorithm for classification type problems. For this purpose, data obtained from a private dairy farm in the Konya region of Türkiye in 2020 were used to determine pregnancy outcomes in Holstein dairy cattle. It has been determined how to perform statistical analyses on solving classification-type problems with the MARS algorithm and how to use R packages (caret and earth) by creating an R script file. After the analysis, the MARS estimation equation was created and in finding the probability of being pregnant: While …


The Effect Of The Metabolic Syndrome On The Histological Structure Of The Testes Tissue And The Sperm Morphology In The Rats, Ayşe Alkandurur, Şadi̇ye Kum Jan 2021

The Effect Of The Metabolic Syndrome On The Histological Structure Of The Testes Tissue And The Sperm Morphology In The Rats, Ayşe Alkandurur, Şadi̇ye Kum

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of metabolic syndrome on spermatozoon morphology and histological, histochemical, histomorphometric changes in the testes. Twenty-four male Sprague Dawley rats (60 day-olds) were used for this purpose. The rats in the control group were fed only water and rat food, while the rats in the experimental group were fed with water containing 20% D-fructose and rats food for 16 weeks with ad libitum. At the end of the experimental period, the testes and epididymis of the rats were removed. The testes were embedded in paraffin by performing the necessary histological procedure. In …


Genetic Variation In The Bovine Myogenic Determination Factor 1 (G.782g>Apolymorphism) And Its Influence On Carcass Traits In Turkish Grey Steppe Cattle, Sena Ardiçli, Özden Çobanoğlu Jan 2021

Genetic Variation In The Bovine Myogenic Determination Factor 1 (G.782g>Apolymorphism) And Its Influence On Carcass Traits In Turkish Grey Steppe Cattle, Sena Ardiçli, Özden Çobanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

MyoD1 gene is a member of the myogenic differentiation gene family, which plays a crucial role in growth and development. There is a lack of information about the MyoD1variants and their phenotypic influences in Turkish Grey Steppe cattle. Therefore the present study aimed to determine the genetic variability of MyoD1 g.782G>A polymorphism and to evaluate its effects on carcass characteristics in Turkish Grey Steppe cattle. Analyses were conducted on a total of 142 Turkish Grey Steppe bulls. The PCR-RFLP technique was used for genotyping of the g.782G>A polymorphism in exon 1 of the MyoD1 gene. The population genetic …


Effect Of Neem (Azadirachta Indica) And Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum) Leaves Powder Ongrowth Performance, Hemato-Biochemical Profile And Carcass Traits Of Japanese Quail (Coturnix Japonica), Luqman Arshad, Syed Zeeshan Haider Naqvi, Jibran Hussain, Hala Naeem, Saima Shahzad, Amna Aslam, Abd Ur Rehman, Abdul Ghayas Jan 2021

Effect Of Neem (Azadirachta Indica) And Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum) Leaves Powder Ongrowth Performance, Hemato-Biochemical Profile And Carcass Traits Of Japanese Quail (Coturnix Japonica), Luqman Arshad, Syed Zeeshan Haider Naqvi, Jibran Hussain, Hala Naeem, Saima Shahzad, Amna Aslam, Abd Ur Rehman, Abdul Ghayas

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The current research investigated the growth performance, hematology, serum biochemistry of Japanese quails fed Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) leaves powder with basic diet. A total number of 300 one-week old Japanese quail chicks were divided randomly into four dietary treatments with five replicates each (15 birds per replicate). Dietary treatments were: T0 or control or basal diet, T1 (Neem 0.5%), T2 (Tulsi 1%) and T3 (Neem 0.25% + Tulsi 0.5%) in basal diet. Growth performance parameters (feed intake, body weight, weight gain and feed conversion rate) were determined weekly. Hematology, serum biochemistry, carcass traits were evaluated on …


Leukocyte Esterase Reagent Strips: Rapid, Economical And Reliable Cow Side Test Forsubclinical Endometritis, Arshaq Asfar, Khursheed Ahmad Sofi, Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, Abrar Ahad Malik, Asloob Ahmad Malik Jan 2021

Leukocyte Esterase Reagent Strips: Rapid, Economical And Reliable Cow Side Test Forsubclinical Endometritis, Arshaq Asfar, Khursheed Ahmad Sofi, Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, Abrar Ahad Malik, Asloob Ahmad Malik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out in crossbred cows (>60 DIM) to evaluate leukocyte esterase (LE) strip test, protein strip test, pH strip test, white side test (WST) of estrual mucus, in comparison to endometrial cytology (EC) using cytobrush (CB) as reference diagnostic method for subclinical endometritis (SCE). Endometrial cytology was done in 78 cows with ≥4% PMNs as cut-off value for SCE. Leukocyte esterase strip test was done by contacting estrual mucus with multireagent urinalysis reagent strips and results recorded after 10 min. Similarly, protein and pH strip tests were conducted using the same strips and results recorded after …


A Research On Babesia And Theileria Species In Sheep And Goats Of Kırıkkale Provincethrough Molecular Methods, Sami̇ Gökpinar, Aycan Nuri̇ye Gazyağci, Meral Aydeni̇zöz, Ufuk Kaya Jan 2021

A Research On Babesia And Theileria Species In Sheep And Goats Of Kırıkkale Provincethrough Molecular Methods, Sami̇ Gökpinar, Aycan Nuri̇ye Gazyağci, Meral Aydeni̇zöz, Ufuk Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to determine presence and prevalence of Babesia and Theileria species in the sheep and goats of stock farming in the province of Kırıkkale, which is in Central Anatolia Region of Turkey through microscopic examination and RLB method. Venous blood samples of 3 mL were collected from vena jugularis of 300 sheep and 100 goats into tubes containing EDTA. Blood smears were prepared from samples; and stained by Giemsa and examined for Theileria and Babesia under a light microscope. Genomic DNAs were extracted from blood samples with EDTA through suitable methods; a region with …


Chemical Castration Using An Intratesticular Injection Of Mannitol: A Preliminary Studyin A Rat Model, Mohammad-Ali Maadi, Mehdi Behfar, Amir Rasaei, Ali Shalizar-Jalali, Gholamreza Najafi, Vahid Mohammadi Jan 2021

Chemical Castration Using An Intratesticular Injection Of Mannitol: A Preliminary Studyin A Rat Model, Mohammad-Ali Maadi, Mehdi Behfar, Amir Rasaei, Ali Shalizar-Jalali, Gholamreza Najafi, Vahid Mohammadi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was aimed to evaluated chemical sterilization using an intra-testicular injection of mannitol 20% in rats. Fifty male Wistar rats were divided into five groups, including 1) intact, 2) surgical castration and, 3 to 5) intra-testicular injections of normal saline, hypertonic saline, and mannitol, respectively. The baseline testosterone levels were measured. Surgical castration was performed in group 2. Intra-testicular injections were performed in groups 3, 4, and 5. On day 60, the testosterone level was evaluated. Then, sperm count, viability, motility, morphological abnormalities and DNA damage were studied. Gonadosomatic index was recorded on day 60. Serum testosterone level was …


Comparison Of Feed Value Of Amaranthus Powellii Willd. Forage To Some Roughagefeeds, Gökhan Fi̇li̇k, Ayşe Gül Fi̇li̇k Jan 2021

Comparison Of Feed Value Of Amaranthus Powellii Willd. Forage To Some Roughagefeeds, Gökhan Fi̇li̇k, Ayşe Gül Fi̇li̇k

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to compare the chemical composition, in vitro digestibility, protein and energy value, roughage value of Amaranthus powellii Willd. forage to the most commonly used alfalfa hay and wheat straw in ruminant nutrition. Amaranthus powellii Willd. forage has the potential to be a third quality roughage according to its relative feed value assessment of 104.55 ± 0.67. In addition, the relative forage quality assessment developed for feeding dairy cattle was 97.73 ± 0.05 for Amaranthus powellii Willd. forage, which had a higher the relative forage quality value than alfalfa hay and wheat straw, and it …


Comparison Of Different Extraction Solvents Used In Gc-Ms Analysis For Detectingvolatile Odor Compounds In Heat Cow Sweat, Özgül Ani̇taş, Serap Göncü Jan 2021

Comparison Of Different Extraction Solvents Used In Gc-Ms Analysis For Detectingvolatile Odor Compounds In Heat Cow Sweat, Özgül Ani̇taş, Serap Göncü

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The accurate estrus detection is essential for successful reproduction. Many scientists reported the importance of pheromones for accurate detection of estrus. In addition, the choice of the appropriate device and the appropriate extraction solvent is important for obtaining quickly and more estrus-specific pheromones. In this study, sweat samples were collected in heat cows and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the gas chromatography mass spectrometry were evaluated using three different solvents (diethyl ether, dichloromethane, and hexane) for extraction. VOCs with different numbers and different ratios were identified in all three extraction solvents. As the solvent, 9 compounds were detected in diethyl …


Investigation Of The Zinc Accumulation In The Tissue And Performance In Broilers Raisedwith High Levels Of Zinc Sulfate Feed Under Heat Stress, Thawinan Waeothong, Jai Wei Lee, Liang Chou Hsia Jan 2021

Investigation Of The Zinc Accumulation In The Tissue And Performance In Broilers Raisedwith High Levels Of Zinc Sulfate Feed Under Heat Stress, Thawinan Waeothong, Jai Wei Lee, Liang Chou Hsia

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of feeding zinc sulfate on the growth performance, Zn accumulation in the tissue, and the tibia quality. First day old of 100 chicks were randomly assigned to 10 experimental groups in a 5 (0 mg/kg Zn, 40 mg/kg ZnO, 40 mg/kg ZnSO$_{4}$.H$_{2}$O, 500 mg/kg ZnSO$_{}$, and 1000 mg/kg ZnSO$_{4}$) × 2 (high and low temperature) factorial arrangement under randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each experimental group was replicated with 10 birds. Birds were kept in individual cage until 42 days. The results showed that broilers receiving the zinc sulfate supplementation …