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The Nitrate And Nitrite Levels Of The Tubers Of Potato Plant Fertilized With Different Doses, Abdurrahman Aksoy, Burhan Arslan, İdri̇s Türel, Özbay Dede Jan 1999

The Nitrate And Nitrite Levels Of The Tubers Of Potato Plant Fertilized With Different Doses, Abdurrahman Aksoy, Burhan Arslan, İdri̇s Türel, Özbay Dede

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this research, ,This study was conducted to determine the effects of nitrogen forms (ammonyum nitrate, ammonyum sulphate and urea) and nitrogen doses (0. 7, 14, 21 and 28 g/m^2) on nitrate and nitrite levels in potato cultivars (Caspar and Kondor). It was found that the levels of nitrate and nitrite obtained from the experiment did not exceed the accepted tolerance limits of 300 mg/g. However, differences among cultivars and nitrogen doses were found to be significant (p


Comparison Of Immunogenicities Of 3 Different Inactivated Newcastle Vaccines (Manisa, Solvay Ve Intervet) Using In Turkey, Osman Ergani̇ş, Ümran Ok, Behi̇ç Coşkun, Fatma İnal, Ali̇ Muhtar Ti̇fti̇k Jan 1999

Comparison Of Immunogenicities Of 3 Different Inactivated Newcastle Vaccines (Manisa, Solvay Ve Intervet) Using In Turkey, Osman Ergani̇ş, Ümran Ok, Behi̇ç Coşkun, Fatma İnal, Ali̇ Muhtar Ti̇fti̇k

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 1134 laying hens (Hysex-Brown hibrid), 3 different groups bearing 378 laying hens at each group was used, in this study done to compare immunological effects of 3 different (Solvay, Intervet and Manisa) inactivated Newcastle vaccines with mineral oil adjuvant. Same vaccination program and rations were applied to chickens during the study. Inactivated Newcastle vaccines were used according to the prospectuse by subcutaneously at 17 th weeks before laying period. Blood samples were taken from 24 hens per group, by intracardiac punction, at 3 th weeks, 5 th weeks, 9 th weeks, 13 th weeks, 17 th weeks, …


Comparison Of Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Bronze Turkeys Reared In Intensive And Semi-Intensive Conditions, Turgay Şengül, Sabri̇ Yurtseven, Tahi̇r Polat Jan 1999

Comparison Of Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Bronze Turkeys Reared In Intensive And Semi-Intensive Conditions, Turgay Şengül, Sabri̇ Yurtseven, Tahi̇r Polat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the growth performances and carcass characteristics of Bronze turkeys reared in intensive and semi-intensive conditions. Live weights of Bronze turkeys reared in intensive and semi-intensive conditions (male+female) were found as; 4273.8±95.5 g and 4185.0±107 g at the end of 16. weeks, respectively. Difference between the mean weights was not significant (P>0.05). Turkeys reared on floor were consumed more feed than the other group. Cumulative feed consumptions of turkeys reared in intensive and semi-intensive conditions were determined as 13562.0±50.0 g and 12415.0±100.0 g at the end of 16. weeks, respectively. Difference between these values …


Effect Of Restricted Feeding Of Parent On The Larval And Cocoon Characters Of The First Generation Silkworm (Bombyx Mori), Ümran Şahan, Cemaletti̇n Gülseren, Ahmet Özeler Jan 1999

Effect Of Restricted Feeding Of Parent On The Larval And Cocoon Characters Of The First Generation Silkworm (Bombyx Mori), Ümran Şahan, Cemaletti̇n Gülseren, Ahmet Özeler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the effect of nutritional stress due to reduction in the number of feeding days during the fifth instar of parental larva on the parental and following genaration for larval and cocoon traits. Mulbery leaves were provided during the fifth instar for different durations of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days, which were regarded as treatment. The normal span of feeding of these larvae were 8 days which was considered as control. A lot of larvae mortality occured due to feeding for 1 and 2 days therefore, these treatments were not considered. …


The Effect Of Natural And Synthetic Carotenoids On Pigmentation Of Gold Fish (Carassius Auratus), Mahmut Yanar, Nazmi̇ Tekeli̇oğlu Jan 1999

The Effect Of Natural And Synthetic Carotenoids On Pigmentation Of Gold Fish (Carassius Auratus), Mahmut Yanar, Nazmi̇ Tekeli̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effect natural end synthetic carotenoids on pigmentation of gold fish (Carassius auratus) was investigated. The fish were fed on diets containing 75 mg/kg zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, zeaxanthin+astaxanthin, 6% alfalfa, red pepper, carrot or plankton (Daphnia spp. and Scenedesmus spp.). At the end of the 60 days of experimental period, total carotenoid accumulation in the skin of the fish fed the experimental diets were 33.52±0.62 mg/kg for zeaxanthin, 29.84±0.50 mg/kg for red pepper, 27.07±0.62 mg/kg for Daphnia spp., 26.52±0.42 mg/kg for Scenedesmus spp., 25.84±0.62 mg/kg for astaxanthin+zeaxanthin, 23.95±0.68 mg/kg for astaxanthin, 19.95±0.66 mg/kg for carrot, 16.58±0.64 mg/kg for …


Comparison Of Several Models To Fit The Growth Curves Of Kıvırcık And Dağlıç Male Lambs, Yavuz Akbaş, Turgay Taşkin, Erdi̇nç Demi̇rören Jan 1999

Comparison Of Several Models To Fit The Growth Curves Of Kıvırcık And Dağlıç Male Lambs, Yavuz Akbaş, Turgay Taşkin, Erdi̇nç Demi̇rören

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research was carried out to estimate the growth curves of Kıvırcık and Dağlıç male lambs using monthly body weight data from birth to 420 days of age. Fifteen models were compared in terms of growth curve parameters and for the best fit to the data of Kıvırcık and Dağlıç male lambs. Among the linear models simple linear model gave the best fit for Dağlıç and quadratic model for Kıvırcık. However heterogenity was found in terms of regressions equations within each breed and between genotypes. These results say that common regression equation can not be used for all individual in …


The Effects Of Cyclophosphamide In The Absence And Presence Of Mesna On Electrocardiogram In Guinea Pigs, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Özdal Etli̇k, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l, Ahmet Tomur Jan 1999

The Effects Of Cyclophosphamide In The Absence And Presence Of Mesna On Electrocardiogram In Guinea Pigs, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Özdal Etli̇k, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l, Ahmet Tomur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This investigation was made to observe the possible cardiotoxic effects of cyclophosphamide on electrocardiogram and whether these could be prevented by mesna or not. In this study, 24 albino male guinea pigs weighing 250-300 g were used and equally divided into 4 groups. The first (control) and second group animals were applied physiologic saline as placebo white the third and fourth group animals were given mesna (21.5 mg/kg) at 0, 180, 360 and 540th minutes intraperitonelly. In addition these, physiologic saline was injected to the first and third group animals whele cyclophosphamide (68,1 mg/kg) was given to the second to …


Morphological Characters Of Some Important Races And Ecotypes Of Turkish Honeybees (Apis Mellifera L.)-Ii, Ahmet Güler, Osman Kaftanoğlu Jan 1999

Morphological Characters Of Some Important Races And Ecotypes Of Turkish Honeybees (Apis Mellifera L.)-Ii, Ahmet Güler, Osman Kaftanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the morphological characters of some important honeybee (A. mellifera L.) races and ecotypes in Turkey. Experimental samples were collected from 6 different regions such as Central Anatolia Region (Beypazary), North Eastern Anatolia Region (Posof), Marmara Region (Gökçeada); Thrace Region (Saray), Aegean Region (Fethiye) and Mediterranean Region (Erdemli). In this study total of 41 morphological characters were measured: Twenty morphological characters including length of fore wing (longitudinal), width of fore wing (transversal), cubital vein distance a, cubital vein distance b, angles of wing venation A_4, B_4, D_7, E_9, G_{12}, J_{10}, J_{16}, K_{19}, N_{23} and O_{26}, …


Sensory Properties And Firmness Of Some Fermented Dairy Products Made From Cow And Ewe's Milk, Ni̇hat Akin Jan 1999

Sensory Properties And Firmness Of Some Fermented Dairy Products Made From Cow And Ewe's Milk, Ni̇hat Akin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Concentrated fermented bifidus milk, acidophilus milk, Bifidus yogurt, Bioyogurt and yogurt were made from cow's and ewe's milk by using ultrafiltration and traditional methods. Sensory analysis and firmness was determined from concentrated fermented milk samples. The firmness of concentrated fermented milk products produced from cow's and ewe's milk by using ultrafiltration and traditional methods were significantly different (p < 0.05). However, the type of starter culture used and the interaction between product types and production methods was not significantly different (p > 0.05). Further, the different type of milk used and products were significantly affected on sensory properties of samples. All the products from cow's milk were marked with high scores. In addition, the most of panelist preferred yogurt to the other fermented dairy …


Effect Of Different Enzyme Supplementation On The Performance And Ileal Ph Of Broilers Fed Wheat-And Barley-Based Diets, Müjdat Alp, Recep Kahraman, Neşe Kocabağli, İsmai̇l Abaş, Harun Aksu Jan 1999

Effect Of Different Enzyme Supplementation On The Performance And Ileal Ph Of Broilers Fed Wheat-And Barley-Based Diets, Müjdat Alp, Recep Kahraman, Neşe Kocabağli, İsmai̇l Abaş, Harun Aksu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This experiment was conducted to study the effects of different enzyme supplementation to wheat-and barley-based diets on the live weight gain, feed efficiency, dressing percentage and ileal pH of broiler chickens. Two hundred fourtyfive, day-old Ross-PM3 chicks were randomly assigned to a control and four treatment groups. Starter (1 to 21 days old) and grower (22 to 42 days old) diets were given without (control) or with different enzyme preparations, which are Avizyme 1200 (1000 mg/kg), Kemzyme Dry (500 mg/kg), Roxazyme-G (200 mg/kg) and Wheatzyme (700 mg/kg). At the end of the six week, average live weights of broilers were …


Comparision Of Some Physiological Characters Of Caucasian, Central Anatolian And Erzurum Honeybee (Apis Mellifera L.) Genotypes In The Conditions Of Erzurum, Ferat Genç, Cemal Dülger, Ahmet Dodoloğlu, Semi̇rami̇s Kutluca Jan 1999

Comparision Of Some Physiological Characters Of Caucasian, Central Anatolian And Erzurum Honeybee (Apis Mellifera L.) Genotypes In The Conditions Of Erzurum, Ferat Genç, Cemal Dülger, Ahmet Dodoloğlu, Semi̇rami̇s Kutluca

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The various physiological characters of Caucasian, C. Anatolian and Erzurum honeybee (A. mellifera L.) genotypes in the conditions of Erzurum were examined in this study. The survival rates of genotypes for the wintering and production periods were found to be 81.82 % and 70.00 %, 90.00 % and 77.78 %, 100.00 % and 90.00% respectively. During the wintering period, 18.18 % and 10.00 % of colonies in Caucasian and C. Anatolian groups respectively died; but no colony from the Erzurum group was lost. During the wintering period, the average food consumption of Caucasian, C. Anatolian and Erzurum groups was calculated …


Disturbances Observed By Endoscopic Examination Of The Upper Respiratory Airway Tract In Horses, Hüseyi̇n Tan, Alev Akdoğan Kaymaz, Cengi̇z Yilgin, Remzi̇ Gönül Jan 1999

Disturbances Observed By Endoscopic Examination Of The Upper Respiratory Airway Tract In Horses, Hüseyi̇n Tan, Alev Akdoğan Kaymaz, Cengi̇z Yilgin, Remzi̇ Gönül

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The upper respiratory airways of 367 horses that were healthy but had poor performance in races were examined by endoscope. Disturbances were observed in the following percentages: nasopharyngeal follicular hyperplasia 65.49%, entrapment of the epiglottis 12.3%, larve of Rhinoestrus equi 13.6%, anomalia of the epiglottis 0.27%, neoplasm of the nasopharynx and larynx 87%, left pharyngeal hemiplegia 1.63%, deformation of the nasal bone 0.27% and damaged nasopharynx 0.54%. The aetiology and pathogenesis of these disturbances and their effects on racing performance were investigated.


The Investigation Of Some Reproduction Characteristics Of The Alburnoides Bipunctatus Fasciatis (Nordman, 1840) Living In Oltu Stream, Çoruh Basin, Ayhan Yildirim, Orhan Erdoğan, Mustafa Türkmen, Bedri̇ Cemal Demi̇r Jan 1999

The Investigation Of Some Reproduction Characteristics Of The Alburnoides Bipunctatus Fasciatis (Nordman, 1840) Living In Oltu Stream, Çoruh Basin, Ayhan Yildirim, Orhan Erdoğan, Mustafa Türkmen, Bedri̇ Cemal Demi̇r

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

LIn this study, the age and season of reproduction, and fecundity of Alburnoide bipunctatus fasciatis caught from Oltu Stream between August 1995 and July 1996 were investigated. Both males and females reached at sexual mature at the age of two. In the Oltu Stream, the Alburnoides bipunctatus fasciatis began to spawn at the end of May when water temperature was 16 °C and the spawning continued to the end of the July when water temperature was 25°C. The mean individual and relative fecundity were determined as 13135±1107 eggs/female and 707700±52129 eggs/female respectively. The fecundity-fork length, fecundity-total weight and fecundity-age relationships …


Membraneous And Myelinated Bodies In Neural Complex Cells Of Ciona Intestinalis (Tunicata, Ascidiacea), Ayla Öber Jan 1999

Membraneous And Myelinated Bodies In Neural Complex Cells Of Ciona Intestinalis (Tunicata, Ascidiacea), Ayla Öber

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A study was conducted on the existence, structure and localization of membraneous and myelinated bodies which appear within the cerebral ganglion and neural gland, which are the components of the neural complex of Ciona intestinalis (Tunicata, Ascidiacea). According to the literature, these structures occur within the cytoplasm of a normal cell, but it was observed that they increase in number and show exhibit greater morphological intricacy in connection with certain physiological events.


Determination Of Intracardiac Blood Pressures And Cardiac Functions In Dogs, Utku Bakirel, Remzi̇ Gönül, Alev Akdoğan Kaymaz, Tarik Bi̇lal, Hüseyi̇n Tan Jan 1999

Determination Of Intracardiac Blood Pressures And Cardiac Functions In Dogs, Utku Bakirel, Remzi̇ Gönül, Alev Akdoğan Kaymaz, Tarik Bi̇lal, Hüseyi̇n Tan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Intracardiac blood pressure was determined in twenty-seven healthy adult mongrel dogs weighting 14-32 kg. Cardiac catheterization was used to measure intracardiac blood pressure. A Pingtail catheter was placed in the aorta and the left ventricle via the A. carotis communis, and a Swanz-Ganz catheter was placed in the right ventricle via the V. jugularis. End-systolic blood pressure was found to be 113±3.1 mm/Hg in the left ventricle 53±2.9 mm/Hg in the right ventricle, 3±2.5 mm/Hg in the left atrium, 3±1.3 mm/Hg in the right atrium and 127±3 mm/Hg in the aorta. In addition, times of contraction, relaxation, filling, pre-ejection and …


The Effects Of Different Intermittent Lighting Schedules Used In Different Diurnal Periods On Performances Of Broilers, Kaan M. İşcan Jan 1999

The Effects Of Different Intermittent Lighting Schedules Used In Different Diurnal Periods On Performances Of Broilers, Kaan M. İşcan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of different lighting schedules on the performance and electricity use of broilers were compared. The study was undertaken in controlled chambers and a total of 1900 broilers were divided into 10 groups consisting of 190 broilers (12.85 chicks/m^2). Each group was housed in the pens of 3.65X4.05 m (14.78 m^2). In each pen the lighting density of 3 lux was supplied using a 40 watts of lamp. Broilers subjected to different daylight (9, 11, 15 hours) and an intermittent lighting (IL) regime consisting of 1 hr of light (L): 1hr of darkness (D), 1L:2D, 1L:3D …


Morphology And Seasonal Distributions Of External Myiasis Flies Determined In Elazığ Province, Cem Ecmel Şaki̇, Edi̇p Özer Jan 1999

Morphology And Seasonal Distributions Of External Myiasis Flies Determined In Elazığ Province, Cem Ecmel Şaki̇, Edi̇p Özer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A study was carried out on morphology and seasonal distribution of myiasis flies in Elazığ and its districts (Sivrice, Kovancılar, Baskil and Salkaya) in 1994-1995. Putrified meat, liver and spleen pieces were used as baits to attract and congregate myiasis flies. In addition the baits were treated with Golden Malrin to kill the attracted flies for collection. Thus a total of 10440 myiasis flies were collected from the study sites. They were composed 7989 (76.52 %) Lucilia sericata, 35 (0.34 %) L. caesar, 540 (5.17 %) Calliphora vicina, 46 (0.44 %) C. vomitoria, 1416 (13.56 %) Chrysomyia albiceps, 3 (0.03 …


The Effects Of Danofloxacin On Some Biochemical Parameters And Liver In Broilers, Fatma Uyanik, Bi̇lal Cem Li̇man, Nari̇n Li̇man Jan 1999

The Effects Of Danofloxacin On Some Biochemical Parameters And Liver In Broilers, Fatma Uyanik, Bi̇lal Cem Li̇man, Nari̇n Li̇man

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, a total of 160 one day old broiler chicks were devided into two groups consisting of 60 chicks in control group and 100 chicks in treatment group. The birds in treatment group received 50 ppm, 25 ppm, 37.5 ppm and 50 ppm danofloxacin via drinking water between the days during 0-7, 8-21, 22-35 and 36-42 respectively. Live weight, liver weight, serum total protein, albumin, globulin, copper, zinc and magnesium levels as well as \gamma-GT, GOT and GPT activities of 15 birds from control group and 25 birds from treatment group were determined on days 15, 21, 35 …


Incidence And Serotype Distribution Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Frozen Broiler Carcasses, İrfan Erol, Ufuk Tansel Şi̇reli̇ Jan 1999

Incidence And Serotype Distribution Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Frozen Broiler Carcasses, İrfan Erol, Ufuk Tansel Şi̇reli̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the presence of Listeria spp. and the serotype distribution of L. monocytogenes in fifty frozen broiler carcass samples obtained from different producers. USDA/FSIS suggested method was used for the isolation and identification of Listeria spp. Overall, 5 different Listeria species could be isolated from 94 % of frozen broiler carcasses. L. innocua was the most prevalent species with 90 % (45/50) followed by L. monocytogenes with 30 % (15/50), L. welshimeri with % 8 (4/50), L. grayi with 2 % (1/50) and L. murrayi with % 2 (1/50) respectively. According to the analysis there …


Experimental Salmonellosis Caused By Salmonella Enteritidis Phage Types 1, 4 And 7 In Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica), Gülçi̇n Öztürk, Fethi̇ Yilmaz, Hakan Kalender Jan 1999

Experimental Salmonellosis Caused By Salmonella Enteritidis Phage Types 1, 4 And 7 In Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica), Gülçi̇n Öztürk, Fethi̇ Yilmaz, Hakan Kalender

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, S.enteritidis PT1, 4 and 7 strains isolated from chickens were used. Suspensions containing 10^9 bacteria were inoculated orally to 45 quails. Pathological lesions were examined and bacterial isolation were performed during about 30 days. In 3^{rd} days of experiment, one quail died in PT1 group. In macroscopic examinations, hyperemia and change of colour in liver and slight enlargement in spleen were observed. In microscopic examinations, degeneration, necrose and typhoid nodes were seen in liver. There were reticular cell hyperplasia in spleen and epithelial degeneration , lenfoid hyperplasia in intestines. Bacteria was able to isolated from intestines, liver …


Inhibition Of Listeria Monocytogenes By Nisin During Manufacture Of White Pickled Cheese, Ela Aktürkoğlu, İrfan Erol Jan 1999

Inhibition Of Listeria Monocytogenes By Nisin During Manufacture Of White Pickled Cheese, Ela Aktürkoğlu, İrfan Erol

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study based on the effect of nisin on Listeria monocytogenes in white pickled cheese made from pasterurized milk during the ripening and storage period for 60 days. For this purpose, four groups of cheese were produced. All groups were inoculated with the L. monocytogenes 1/2a test strain at the levels of 10^4-10^5 cfu/ml. Group I was remained as a control group (contained no starter culture and nisin). Group II was added a mixture culture of the commercial starter culture Lactococcus lactis and Lactococcus cremoris in a proportion of 2 % , while in group III was added the same …


Lactation Curve Traits Of Simmental Cattle's, Ali̇ Kaygisiz Jan 1999

Lactation Curve Traits Of Simmental Cattle's, Ali̇ Kaygisiz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, lactation curves traits of Simmental cows in raised at regional in Experimental Farm of Kazova were determined the shape and type of lactation curve were described by Gamma curve parameters of Yt = A.t^b e^{-ct}. The 42% percent of lactation curve were atypical. The distribution of typical and atypical lactation curves were depended upon the calving season (P


Morphological Characteristics Of The Central Anatolian (A. M. Anatoliaca) And Caucasian (A. M. Caucasica) Honey Bees, H. Vasfi̇ Gençer, Çeti̇n Firatli Jan 1999

Morphological Characteristics Of The Central Anatolian (A. M. Anatoliaca) And Caucasian (A. M. Caucasica) Honey Bees, H. Vasfi̇ Gençer, Çeti̇n Firatli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The 42 honey bee colonies collected from 5 apiaries at 4 different localities in the Central Anatolia and breeder stock of Turkish Development Foundation (TKV) were used as the material of this research. The 32 morphological characteristics were determined for the Central Anatolian ecotypes (A. m. anatoliaca) obtained from Kırşehir, Beypazarı, Çankırı and Eskişehir and for the Caucasian race (A. m. caucasica). The discriminant analysis procedures were applied to morphological data measured from 25 workers from each colony and the results showed that the Central Anatolian ecotypes and Caucasian race constituted two distinct groups. The Central Anatolian ecotypes formed an …


The Possibility Of Using Potassium Sorbate In Cemen And Its Effect On The Microbial Quality Of Pastrami, O. Cenap Teki̇nşen, Yusuf Doğruer, Mustafa Ni̇zamlioğlu, Ümi̇t Gürbüz Jan 1999

The Possibility Of Using Potassium Sorbate In Cemen And Its Effect On The Microbial Quality Of Pastrami, O. Cenap Teki̇nşen, Yusuf Doğruer, Mustafa Ni̇zamlioğlu, Ümi̇t Gürbüz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This investigation was carried out to determine the possibility of the use of sorbic acid in cemen and its effect on the microbial quality of pastrami. The pastrami samples were experimentally produced by the tradional metod. The garlic ratio of cemen paste which consist of 50 % water, 15 % cemen flour, 20 % garlic and 15 % red pepper was decreased 25 %, 50 % and 75 %. The cemen samples were respectively suplemented with 0, 0.15 % and 0.30 % potassium sorbat. Microbial quality (general viable microorganisms, mould, yeast, Lactobacillus, Staphylococcus-Micrococcus and Enterobacteriaceae) of the samples were determined …


Prevalence Of Enzootic Bovine Leukosis In The South Marmara Region And Observations Of Some Management Practices, Hasan Batmaz, K. Tayfun Çarli, Ayşi̇n Şen, Engi̇n Kennerman, Ahmet Mi̇nbay, Zeki̇ Yilmaz, Vi̇ldan Caner, Can Baklaci Jan 1999

Prevalence Of Enzootic Bovine Leukosis In The South Marmara Region And Observations Of Some Management Practices, Hasan Batmaz, K. Tayfun Çarli, Ayşi̇n Şen, Engi̇n Kennerman, Ahmet Mi̇nbay, Zeki̇ Yilmaz, Vi̇ldan Caner, Can Baklaci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Seven hundred seventeen cattle, over the age of six months in the South Marmara Region (Bursa, Balıkesir and Çanakkale) were tested for the presence of Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV)-antibody with ELISA.Blood and milk samples were taken from 362 and 355 cattle, respectively. Totally, sixty-nine cattle (9.62%) were found to be carriers of antibodies against BLV-gp 51 antigen.The BLV infection rate was found to be 13.25% and 5.91% in the sera and milk samples tested, respectively. The infection rate were determined to be 14.19 % in Bursa and 3.52 % in Balıkesir, but BLV seropositive cattle were not found in Çanakkale. …


The Use Of Proligestone, Megestrol Acetate And Gnrh On Queens With The Aim Of Hormonal Contraception, Murat Findik, Ni̇l Erünal, Seli̇m Aslan Jan 1999

The Use Of Proligestone, Megestrol Acetate And Gnrh On Queens With The Aim Of Hormonal Contraception, Murat Findik, Ni̇l Erünal, Seli̇m Aslan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of the use of two different progestagens either singly or in a combination with GnRH on queen contraception. The study was performed on a total of 73 female cats of various breeds at various stages of cycles. Queens at interoestrous (n=35) and oestrous periods (n=38) of sexual activity were treated under two main groups. Twenty cats of the first main group at interoestrous period (Group-1/A) were administered 30 mg/kg (sc) proligestone (PRG) and the remaining 15 cats (Group-1/B) were administered 25 mg (sc) megestrol acetate (MA). The cats at oestrous …


Arginase Occurrence, Development And Distribution In Various Organs Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Sema Temi̇zer Ozan, Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Nai̇m Sağlam Jan 1999

Arginase Occurrence, Development And Distribution In Various Organs Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Sema Temi̇zer Ozan, Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Nai̇m Sağlam

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Arginase (L-arginine amidinohydrolase; E.C. 3.5.3.1) enzyme activity levels in sperm, egg, fertilized egg and larvae (up to 25 weeks) of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) taken from Fırat University, Faculty of Fisheries, Cip Fish Breeding Station were observed weekly. When the organs of rainbow trout were dissected under microscope, enzyme distribution in organs were investigated. Arginase activities in sperm, egg, fertilized egg and rainbow trout (up to 3 weeks) were at unmeasurable level. Increase of enzyme activity was observed in fish after third week. Between the three and twenty five weeks of larvae arginase activity levels were between 0.018 ± 0.001 …


Some Properties Of Purified And Non-Purified Rumen Tissue Arginase In Cattle, Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Sema Temi̇zer Ozan Jan 1999

Some Properties Of Purified And Non-Purified Rumen Tissue Arginase In Cattle, Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Sema Temi̇zer Ozan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Some biochemical properties of purified and non-purified rumen tissue arginase were compared. Homogenization, heating, treatment with aceton, precipitation with ammonium sulfate, dialysis, several centrifugations, gel filtration on sephadex G-200 processes were utilized in the purification procedure of the enzyme. It was found that pre-incubation temperature (60 °C) of arginase and Km (4mM) to its substrate, L-arginine, did not change before and after purification. While pre-incubation period was 10 min and optimal pH 9.7 before purification, pre-incubation period was found to be 5 min and optimal pH 10 after purification. Purified enzyme achieved its highest activity at 2 mM MnCl_2 concentration, …


The Effect Of Water Current On Nutrient Components Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Mehmet Çeli̇k, Mahmut Yanar Jan 1999

The Effect Of Water Current On Nutrient Components Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Mehmet Çeli̇k, Mahmut Yanar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of water current on nutrient components of trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) were investigated. One year old fish averaging 550±0.06 g were used in the experiment which lasted for 3 months. In the experiment, the fish were reared in two tank of 1800 l each in the first tank (group A), water current was 1.5-2 fish length (25 cm)/sn while in the second tank (group B) there was no water current. In group A while the fillets contained 68.89±1.47 % dry matter, 19.71±0.66 % protein, 9.91±1.81 % lipit, the fillet of group B had 69.32±1.15 % dry …


Comparison Of Carbohydrate Compositions Of Total Apolipoproteins In Lipoproteins, Tayfun Güldür, Sema Ozan, Tülay İleri̇ Büyükoğlu Jan 1999

Comparison Of Carbohydrate Compositions Of Total Apolipoproteins In Lipoproteins, Tayfun Güldür, Sema Ozan, Tülay İleri̇ Büyükoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Terminal carbohydrate moieties of apolipoproteins of lipoproteins in human and goat serum were ascertained and compared. Apolipoproteins of \beta+pre-\beta (apolipoprotein B containing lipoproteins) and a lipoproteins separated by phosphotungstic acid/MgCl_2 precipitation method were applied to SDS-PAGE and blotted onto nitrocellulose membrane. Digoxigenin labelled lectins, each of which recognizes a specific sugar sequence, were incubated with apolipoproteins immobilized on a western blot membrane to probe some of carbohydrate structures commonly found in carbohydrate chains of glycoproteins.The presence of bound lectin on the membrane was detected with alkaline phosphatase labelled antidigoxigenin antibody.Sialic acid terminally linked \alpha (2--3) to galactose was detected on …