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An Investigation On Determining Protected (By-Pass) Protein Values Of Dairy Compounds Exposed To Different Treatments, Betül Zehra Sariçi̇çek Jan 2001

An Investigation On Determining Protected (By-Pass) Protein Values Of Dairy Compounds Exposed To Different Treatments, Betül Zehra Sariçi̇çek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the degradation characteristics of dairy compound feeds (DCF) subjected to various treatments, (fat, F; tannic acid, TA; fat+tannic acid, (F+TA), as well as the combination of all levels of F and TA). In the in situ trial, ruminal dry matter (DM) degradabilities, organic matter (OM) degradabilities, crude protein (CP) degradabilities and degradation parameters belonging to degradability values (a, b, c, a+b) and pepsin soluble nitrogen contents of 25 DCF were subjected to F (1, 2, 3 and 4%) , TA (2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10%) and F+TA (a combination of all levels of …


Vitamin A, Vitamin E And Selenium Levels In Blood And Milk Sera Of Cattle With Foot And Mouth Disease, Serdar Kizil, Ari̇f Altintaş Jan 2001

Vitamin A, Vitamin E And Selenium Levels In Blood And Milk Sera Of Cattle With Foot And Mouth Disease, Serdar Kizil, Ari̇f Altintaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine \beta-carotene, retinol (Vit A), selenium (Se) and \alpha-tocopherol (Vit E) levels in the sera of blood and milk from cattle with foot and mouth disease (FMD). A total of 120 blood sera and 22 milk sera were used for the analysis. \beta-carotene and Vit A, Se and Vit E levels were determined by spectrophotometer, fluorophotometer and HPLC respectively. Serum samples were obtained from 0-1 and 1-3-year-old cattle bred in public and state farms. Animals were grouped according to their sex, vaccination status and health or infection with FMD. Results of the biochemical …


Comparison And Evaluation Of The Passive Haemagglutination Test And Elisa In Routine Screening Of Contagious Equine Metritis (Cem) In Mares With Endometritis Or Infertility, N. Yakut Özgür, Masashi Eguchi, Toru Anzai, Serkan İki̇z, Ati̇lla Ilgaz Jan 2001

Comparison And Evaluation Of The Passive Haemagglutination Test And Elisa In Routine Screening Of Contagious Equine Metritis (Cem) In Mares With Endometritis Or Infertility, N. Yakut Özgür, Masashi Eguchi, Toru Anzai, Serkan İki̇z, Ati̇lla Ilgaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

One hundred and twenty thoroughbred breeder mares with endometritis or infertility were investigated for the detection of antibodies to Taylorella equigenitalis by the passive haemagglutination (PHA) test and ELISA between 1997 and 1999 in the Marmara region and the two tests were compared. Fifty-eight (48.33 %) of 120 sera were found to be positive by the PHA test and 52 (43.33%) by ELISA. 22 of the sera were found to be positive by the PHA test reacted at 1/64 titer, 27 at 1/128, 7 at 1/256 and 2 at 1/512 titer. Sera from 44 mares were positive in both tests. …


Effects Of Administration Of Fertirelin Acetate And Gentamycin Sulphate After Artificial Insemination On Pregnancy Rate Of Cows, Ati̇lla Yildiz Jan 2001

Effects Of Administration Of Fertirelin Acetate And Gentamycin Sulphate After Artificial Insemination On Pregnancy Rate Of Cows, Ati̇lla Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Two studies were conducted to evaluate if Fertirelin acetate (an analogue of GnRH) and Gentamycin sulphate would improve pregnancy rate in healthy cows or in nonpregnant cows although they were inseminated three times or more. The first investigation was carried out in sixty-eight healthy cows. Cows were alloted randomly to one of two treatment groups or one of two control groups when found to be in oestrus. The first treatment group was treated with 100 micrograms of Fertirelin acetate, while the first control grup was given saline (2 ml) intramuscularly immediately after artificial insemination. The second treatment group was treated …


The Possibilities Of Using Sugar Beet Pulp Silage Produced By Different Methods In Lamb And Dairy Cow Rations 1 - Obtaining High Quality Sugar Beet Pulp Silage, Suphi̇ Deni̇z, Murat Demi̇rel, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer, Oktay Kaplan, Taylan Aksu Jan 2001

The Possibilities Of Using Sugar Beet Pulp Silage Produced By Different Methods In Lamb And Dairy Cow Rations 1 - Obtaining High Quality Sugar Beet Pulp Silage, Suphi̇ Deni̇z, Murat Demi̇rel, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer, Oktay Kaplan, Taylan Aksu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, how to obtain high quality sugar beet pulp silage was investigated. Sugar beet pulp was mixed with wheat straw or grass hay in order to increase the level of dry matter to 20, 25 and 30%, and 5% molasses and different levels of urea were added (0, 1, 1.5 and 2% for wheat straw containing groups; 0, 0.5 and 1% for grass hay containing groups). The mixed materials were stored in containers of one kg for two months. At the end of the incubation period, the containers were opened and the silages were evaluated by measuring the …


The Presence And Prevalence Of Listeria Species In Milk And Herby Cheese In And Around Van, Emrullah Sağun, Yakup Can Sancak, Özgür İşleyi̇ci̇, Kami̇l Eki̇ci̇ Jan 2001

The Presence And Prevalence Of Listeria Species In Milk And Herby Cheese In And Around Van, Emrullah Sağun, Yakup Can Sancak, Özgür İşleyi̇ci̇, Kami̇l Eki̇ci̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study 250 raw milk and 254 herby cheese samples collected from Van city center and neighboring villages were investigated in terms of Listeria species. For Listeria isolation,the method recommended by the FDA was used.Of the raw milk samples,6 (2.40 %)were found to be positive with regard to Listeria; 3 (1.20 %)had L.monocytogenes, 1 (0.40 %)L.innocua and 1 (0.40 %)L.welshimeri. Of the herby cheese samples,13 (5.11 %)were found to be positive with regard to Listeria;10 (3.93 %)had L.monocytogenes, 1 (0.39 %)L.ivanovii,1 (0.39 %)L.innocua and 1 (0.39 %)L.welshimeri. For the serotype determination of 13 isolates defined as L.monocytogenes Difco Bacto …


Comparison Of Elisa With Other Serological Tests In The Diagnosis Of Ovine Brucellosis, Hasan Öngör, Adi̇le Muz, Burhan Çeti̇nkaya Jan 2001

Comparison Of Elisa With Other Serological Tests In The Diagnosis Of Ovine Brucellosis, Hasan Öngör, Adi̇le Muz, Burhan Çeti̇nkaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study,antibodies against Brucella melitensis in aborted sheep were investigated with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), standard tube agglutination test (SAT), rose bengal plate test (RBPT), complement fixation test (CFT), 2-mercaptoethanol microagglutination test (2-ME-MAT)and dithiothreitol microagglutination test (DTT-MAT). The sensitivity and specificity of the tests were calculated by using CFT results as the gold standard. A Kappa value was used to measure the agreements between ELISA and the other tests. Sonicated antigen prepared from Brucella melitensis 16M strain,the peroxidase labelled anti-sheep IgG conjugate and ortho-phenylenediamine substrate were used in ELISA. A total of 500 blood samples collected from 36 sheep …


Pathomorphologic Investigations On The Genital System Of Ewes Ii.Uterus, Cervix And Vagina, Erkan Karadaş, Necati̇ Ti̇murkan Jan 2001

Pathomorphologic Investigations On The Genital System Of Ewes Ii.Uterus, Cervix And Vagina, Erkan Karadaş, Necati̇ Ti̇murkan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the pathomorphologic changes and the incidence of these changes in the uterus, cervix, vagina and related ligaments of ewes slaughtered at Elazığ abattoirs. For this purpose,the genital organs of 6100 ewes from different breeds and ages were examined.There were pathomorphologic changes in 274 cases (4.49%)in the uterus,70 cases (1.14%)in the cervix,and 61 cases (1.00%)in the vagina.Inflammatory changes were primarily lesions (2.68%)observed in the uterus.These changes were catarrhal endometritis (0.52%), purulent metritis (0.32%),necrotic endometritis (0.11%), chronic nonpurulent endometritis (0.95%),granulomatous endometritis (0.13%),pyometra (0.11 %)and parametritis (0.52%). In addition,endometrial hyperplasia (0.36%), hydrometra (0.34%), uterus unicornis (0.16%), …


The Incidence Of Coxiella Burnetii Infection In Ewes In Elazığ And Neighboring Provinces, Hakan Kalender Jan 2001

The Incidence Of Coxiella Burnetii Infection In Ewes In Elazığ And Neighboring Provinces, Hakan Kalender

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the incidence of C.burnetii infection using the Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)Test in ewes in Elazığ and neighboring provinces.Seropositivity was detected in 38.59 %(71/184)of aborted ewes and in 11.01 %(25/227)of unaborted ewes.The seropositivity rates were 20 %in Elazığ,20% in Malatya, 27.95 %in Bingöl and 27.27% in Muş. Antibody titers ranged from 1/80 to 1/1280. Q fever should be considered an important cause of abortions in ewes in Elazığ and neighboring provinces.


Studies On The Effect Of Bovine Somatotropin Hormone (Rbst)On Milk Yield, Milk Composition And Health Of Dairy Cows, İsmai̇l Abaş, Haydar Özpinar Jan 2001

Studies On The Effect Of Bovine Somatotropin Hormone (Rbst)On Milk Yield, Milk Composition And Health Of Dairy Cows, İsmai̇l Abaş, Haydar Özpinar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of growth hormone (rbST)on milk yield, milk composition, animal health and sera concentration of glucose, GOT, GPT, insulin, free fat acids and blood urea of Holstein dairy cows. In this study,20 primiparous Holstein dairy cows were treated with rbST or placebo (control)in weeks 10-18 and 20-28 of lactation. In the first treatment period, the ten cows of the treatment Group A were administrated 500 mg methionyl bovine growth hormone, and the other ten cows (Group B)the same quantity of placebo.The treatment with growth hormone or placebo was switched over in …


The Effects Of Amitraz On The Motility Of Guinea Pig Small Intestine, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Meltem Şi̇reli̇, Ayhan Fi̇lazi̇ Jan 2001

The Effects Of Amitraz On The Motility Of Guinea Pig Small Intestine, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Meltem Şi̇reli̇, Ayhan Fi̇lazi̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, 14 adult albino guinea pigs, weighing 300-350 g, were divided into two equal groups. The small intestinal segments (distal ileum)taken from the animals were kept in vitro in the isolated organ bath, and the isotonic contractions of the tissues produced by amitraz and acetylcholine were recorded on a polygraph. For the first group, tissues belonging to the seven animals, the cumulative concentration-response curves of amitraz were obtained and compared by applications at concentrations from 10^{-8} M to 10^{-3} M in three different conditions alone,in the presence of verapamil (3x10^{-5} M)and in Ca^{++} free solution. For the second …


Serological And Haematological Investigations On Bovine Leukaemia Virus Infections In Kars District, Sali̇h Otlu, Fuat Aydin, Oktay Genç, M. Ali̇ Güler, Gürbüz Gökçe Jan 2001

Serological And Haematological Investigations On Bovine Leukaemia Virus Infections In Kars District, Sali̇h Otlu, Fuat Aydin, Oktay Genç, M. Ali̇ Güler, Gürbüz Gökçe

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out in order to serologically and haematologically determine the prevalance of Bovine Leukaemia Virus infection in cattle raised in Kars and environs.For this purpose a total of 443 blood samples and 383 milk samples belonging to the various breeds (Zavot, Holstein, Brown-Swiss and Native), and sexes (383 female, 60 male)were examined serologically (Agar Gel Immunodiffusion (AGID)and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA))and haematologically (lymphocyt counts, total leucocyt counts and haematocrit value). All of the 443 blood samples and 383 milk samples examined serologically by AGID and ELISA tests were found to be negative in EBL.As a result …


Natural Infections Of Hyalommaspecies With Theileria Annulatain Malatya Region, Müni̇r Aktaş, Nazi̇r Dumanli Jan 2001

Natural Infections Of Hyalommaspecies With Theileria Annulatain Malatya Region, Müni̇r Aktaş, Nazi̇r Dumanli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine Hyalommaticks and the natural infections of Hyalommaspecies with Theileria annulata in cattle and their shelters in Malatya province between May 1998 and January 1999. Selected areas in Malatya province were visited to collect ticks from cows and their shelters during the study. Salivary glands of Hyalommaspecies were dissected and thin films were prepared. The nymphs collected from cattle and their shelters were kept at 26 °C and 85% relative humudity. Unfed adults of Hyalom- maspecies taken from engorged nymphs and collected from shelters were kept at 37°C and 85% relative humudity for at …


The Relationships Between Transferrin (Tf)Types And Some Wool Characteristics In Akkaraman And Anatolian Merino Ewes, Gürsel Dellal Jan 2001

The Relationships Between Transferrin (Tf)Types And Some Wool Characteristics In Akkaraman And Anatolian Merino Ewes, Gürsel Dellal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this research,the relationships between transferrin types and some wool characteristics in Akkaraman and Anatolian Merino ewes were investigated.The separation of transferrin types was carried out with horizontal starch-gel electrophoresis in a discontinuous system.There was no statistical relationship between transferrin types and wool characteristics.


Prevalence Of Rotavirus, Escherichia Coli K99 And O157:H7 In Healthy Dairy Cattle Herds In Van, Turkey, Mehmet Çabalar, Banur Boynukara, Ti̇mur Gülhan, İ. Hakki Eki̇n Jan 2001

Prevalence Of Rotavirus, Escherichia Coli K99 And O157:H7 In Healthy Dairy Cattle Herds In Van, Turkey, Mehmet Çabalar, Banur Boynukara, Ti̇mur Gülhan, İ. Hakki Eki̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of rotavirus, Escherichia coli K99 and O157:H7 in healthy dairy cattle herds in Van and environs, Turkey. Some of the cattle herds had a history of recurrent neonatal diarrhoea for previous years, and even while sampling was being done, some newborn calves were diarrhoeic. Three hundred and twelve faecal specimens from dairy cattle farms free of clinically apparent diarrhoea were tested both for the presence of rotaviruses by PAGE silver staining and for Escherichia coli K99 and O157:H7 by latex agglutination using specific antisera after the growth of each colony. The enteropathogenic …


Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasmosis Gondii In Sheep In Yozgat, Turkey, Cahi̇t Babür, Berri̇n Esen, Gülay Vural Jan 2001

Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasmosis Gondii In Sheep In Yozgat, Turkey, Cahi̇t Babür, Berri̇n Esen, Gülay Vural

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The sera collected from 152 sheep older than one year old sheep in various parts of Yozgat Province were tested for Toxoplasma gondii antibodies using the Sabin- Feldman dye test. Out of the 152 sera examined, 69 (45.4%) were seropositive at different dilutions (34 samples at 1/16, 21 at 1/64, 11 at 1/256 and 3 at 1/1024).


Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And İmroz Sheep Kept Under Semi-Intensive Conditions I. Fertility Rate, Survival Rate And Growth Of Lams, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m Jan 2001

Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And İmroz Sheep Kept Under Semi-Intensive Conditions I. Fertility Rate, Survival Rate And Growth Of Lams, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study, was carried out to reveal the comparative production performances and effects of some environmental factors on the production characteristics of Chios and İmroz ewes kept in a single flock and semi-intensive conditions in Çanakkale-Kumkale state farm. In this part of the study, the fertility rate, survival rate and growth of lambs are given. For the Chios ewes, pregnancy, parturition, single and multiple parturition rates, lamb rates and litter size on the basis of number of ewes assigned for mating were 97.71%, 97.46%, 23.76%, 60.83% and 15.41%, 188.55% and 1.93 respectively. These values for İmroz ewes were (except multiple …


An Investigation Of The Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn) And Selenium (Se) Levels Of Blood Serum And The Cu And Zn Levels Of Wool Of Akkaraman Ewes In The Diyarbakır Region, Doğan Kurt, Orhan Denli̇, Zeki̇ Kanay, Ci̇hat Güzel, Kader Ceylan Jan 2001

An Investigation Of The Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn) And Selenium (Se) Levels Of Blood Serum And The Cu And Zn Levels Of Wool Of Akkaraman Ewes In The Diyarbakır Region, Doğan Kurt, Orhan Denli̇, Zeki̇ Kanay, Ci̇hat Güzel, Kader Ceylan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study is to determine the copper, zinc and selenium levels of blood serum and the Cu and Zn levels of wool of healthy Akkaraman ewes grazed in the meadows in the Diyarbakır region. A total of 60 units of blood and wool samples from various villages in different counties of Diyarbakır (Bismil, Çınar, Ergani, Silvan, Kocaköy and some Diyarbakır villages) were studied. The Cu, Zn and Se levels of sera and the Cu and Zn levels of wool were analyzed by flameless atomic absorption spectrophotometer. We found significant differences in Cu and Se levels of sera, …


Seroprevalences Of Babesiea Species In Cattle In Elazığ, Malatya And Tunceli Provinces, Müni̇r Aktaş, Nazi̇r Dumanli, K. Zafer Karaer, Ayşe Çakmak, Murat Sevgi̇li̇ Jan 2001

Seroprevalences Of Babesiea Species In Cattle In Elazığ, Malatya And Tunceli Provinces, Müni̇r Aktaş, Nazi̇r Dumanli, K. Zafer Karaer, Ayşe Çakmak, Murat Sevgi̇li̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out in cattle in Elazığ, Malatya and Tunceli provinces between May 1997 and March 1998 to determine the seroprevalence of Babesia species. Serum samples were collected from a total of 741 cattle in Elazığ, Malatya, Tunceli and vicinities. Serum antibodies against Babesia bigemina, Babesia bovis and Babesia divergens were investigated by Indirect Fluorescence Antibody (IFA) test. In addition, peripheral blood smears were prepared and examined under a microscope. Antibodies were detected in 91 (31.9%) of 285 cattle against B. bigemina, in 4 (1.4%) against B. bovis and in 10 (3.5%) against B. divergens in Elazığ and …


Genetic Relationships Among Different Brown Swiss Cattle Herds In Turkey, Ceyhan Özbeyaz, Mehmet Ali̇ Yildiz, Handan Çamdevi̇ren Jan 2001

Genetic Relationships Among Different Brown Swiss Cattle Herds In Turkey, Ceyhan Özbeyaz, Mehmet Ali̇ Yildiz, Handan Çamdevi̇ren

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Average heterozygosity (h^-_s), F-statistics and genetic distance (d_ij) of different Brown Swiss cattle herds in Turkey (Malya, Konuklar and Anadolu State Farms, Eskişehir Sugar Factory Farm and Van Agriculture Secondary School Farm) were compared with each other by using Hb, Tf, Am-I, Am-II and Cp (monomorphic) loci. Average heterozygosity values were estimated to be 0.2371 ± 0.1076 to 0.2876 ± 0.1027 and there were no significant differences among herds. F-statistics F^~_IS_w, F^~_IT_w and F^~_ST_w were estimated to be 0.0601 (p


Slaughter And Carcass Traits Of Güney Karaman, Kangal-Akkaraman And Akkaraman Lambs At Different Slaughter Weights, Mustafa Tufan, Ali̇ Akmaz Jan 2001

Slaughter And Carcass Traits Of Güney Karaman, Kangal-Akkaraman And Akkaraman Lambs At Different Slaughter Weights, Mustafa Tufan, Ali̇ Akmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to investigate the slaughter and carcass traits of Güney Karaman, Kangal-Akkaraman and Akkaraman ram lambs at slaughter weights of 30, 35 and 40 kg. In this study, 6 ram lambs were used for each slaughter weight and genotype group (a total of 54 ram lambs). The lambs were slaughtered when they reached the slaughter weights mentioned above. All the carcasses were divided into five cuts, namely leg, shoulder, back, loin and others. In order to determine the carcass composition, the left halves of the carcass cuts were dissected. At the 30 kg slaughter weight, the …


Reference Values For Erythrocyte And Liver Antioxidant Systems In Healthy Male Mice (Mus Musculus), Ergül Belge Kurutaş, Fi̇gen Doran, Seyhan Vari̇nli̇ Jan 2001

Reference Values For Erythrocyte And Liver Antioxidant Systems In Healthy Male Mice (Mus Musculus), Ergül Belge Kurutaş, Fi̇gen Doran, Seyhan Vari̇nli̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to define the reference values for erythrocyte and liver tissue glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), glutathione reductase (GR) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities and also reduced glutathione (GSH) levels in order to obtain basal data for subsequent toxicological investigations. In addition, the best storage conditions were determined for liver G6PDH enzyme. Male, apparently healthy Mus musculus (38) speciemens that had normal livers (histopathological data) were included in the study. G6PDH and GPX activities and GSH levels were measured by the Beutler method, and SOD aktivity was measured by the Fridovich method in …


A Study On The Estimation Of Genetic Parameters Of German Fawn X Hair Crossbred Goats, Adnan Ünalan, Zeynel Cebeci̇ Jan 2001

A Study On The Estimation Of Genetic Parameters Of German Fawn X Hair Crossbred Goats, Adnan Ünalan, Zeynel Cebeci̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In the present study, 268 records for each character (birth weight, weaning weight and live weight at 6 months of age) obtained from crossbred goats (75 percent German Fawn Goat, 25 percent Hair Goat), which were reared at the Dairy Goat Unit at Çukurova University between 1992 and 1994, were used to estimate heritabilities, genetic and phenotypic correlations and breeding values with Derivative Free Restricted Maximum Likelihood (DFREML). In the analysis, year of birth, type of birth, sex of kid and age of dam were assumed as fixed effects, and individual animal as a random effect under the animal model. …


Amplification Of The Fusion Gene Of Rinderpest Virus By Polymerase Chain Reaction And Cloning In Bacteria, Hakan Bulut, Mehmet Zi̇ya Doymaz, Yusuf Bolat Jan 2001

Amplification Of The Fusion Gene Of Rinderpest Virus By Polymerase Chain Reaction And Cloning In Bacteria, Hakan Bulut, Mehmet Zi̇ya Doymaz, Yusuf Bolat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, amplification of the rinderpest virus (RPV) fusion (F) gene with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and cloning of the F gene in Escherichia coli were reported. For this purpose, first total mRNA from Vero cells infected with vaccine strain of RPV was obtained and then cDNA from this mRNA preparation was acquired with reverse transcription. In PCR, cDNA from infected Vero cells and F gene specific primers were used and the F gene was amplified. Both the PCR product and the cloning vector pUC19 were cut with EcoRI and HindIII restriction enzymes. By using T4 DNA ligase, insert …


Serum Vitamin C Levels In Goats With Peste Des Petits Ruminants (Ppr), Mustafa İssi̇, Yusuf Gül, Murat Dabak Jan 2001

Serum Vitamin C Levels In Goats With Peste Des Petits Ruminants (Ppr), Mustafa İssi̇, Yusuf Gül, Murat Dabak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The role of vitamin C in the medical treatment of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) was investigated by measuring the serum vitamin C levels in goats with PPR. Fifteen goats 5-6 months old with PPR (sick group) and 15 healthy goats 9-10 months old (control group) were used. All the animals used in the study were systematically and clinically examined and blood samples were obtained for white blood cell counts and serum vitamin C levels. The white blood cell counts were detected using Thoma microslides. Serum vitamin C levels were measured by the phosphotungstic acid method with Schimadzu UV-1208, UV-VIS …


Changes In The Size Distribution Of Steroidogenic And Non-Steroidogenic Bovine Luteal Cells During The Oestrus Cycle, Arzu Yi̇ği̇t, Şevket Arikan Jan 2001

Changes In The Size Distribution Of Steroidogenic And Non-Steroidogenic Bovine Luteal Cells During The Oestrus Cycle, Arzu Yi̇ği̇t, Şevket Arikan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the size distribution of steroidogenic and non-steroidogenic luteal cells throughout the oestrus cycle. Twelve corpora lutea collected from different stages of the oestrus cycle were used. Corpora lutea collected from nonpregnant cows were dissociated into single-cell suspensions by enzyme treatments. Cells were stained for 3\beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3\beta-HSD) activity, a marker for steroidogenic cells. The sizes of 3b-HSD positive (steroidogenic) and negative cells (nonsteroidogenic) were measured with an ocular micrometer. Very small cells (


The Serological And Virological Investigations And Pathogenesis Of Bvdv Infection In Sheep During Pre- And Post-Partum Periods, İbrahi̇m Burgu, Yilmaz Akça, Feray Alkan, Aykut Özkul, Taner Karaoğlu, Seval Bi̇lge Dağalp, Tuba Çi̇ğdem Oğuzoğlu, Kadi̇r Yeşi̇lbağ Jan 2001

The Serological And Virological Investigations And Pathogenesis Of Bvdv Infection In Sheep During Pre- And Post-Partum Periods, İbrahi̇m Burgu, Yilmaz Akça, Feray Alkan, Aykut Özkul, Taner Karaoğlu, Seval Bi̇lge Dağalp, Tuba Çi̇ğdem Oğuzoğlu, Kadi̇r Yeşi̇lbağ

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this research, the pathogenesis and presence of transplacental pestivirus infection were investigated in different flocks. For this purpose, a total of 661 pregnant ewes and 29 rams were used. 174 of 661 pregnant ewes were sampled twice in the second or the third month of gestation and as well as on the day of gestation, whereas 487 of them were sampled only on the day of delivery. In addition, precolostral blood samples of 770 lambs born from those pregnants ewes, 109 of which delivered twins, were also withdrawn. Pestivirus was not detected in the blood samples tested. However, in …


Kidney Diseases And Antioxidative Metabolism In Dogs, Funda Kargin, Ulvi̇ Reha Fi̇danci Jan 2001

Kidney Diseases And Antioxidative Metabolism In Dogs, Funda Kargin, Ulvi̇ Reha Fi̇danci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the role of free radicals and to show the changes in the antioxidative metabolism of dogs with renal diseases. For this purpose, the plasma malonlydialdehyde levels, activities of the GSH-Px, SOD and CAT in hemolysates of the red cells, and serum and plasma levels of the \beta-carotene and ascorbic acid were analysed to determine their relationships. A total of 35 dogs aged between 3 and 5 years were used. Twenty healthy dogs with no clinical signs comprised the as control group. Clinically, fifteen dogs exhibited kidney disorders and this diagnosis was supported …


Genetic Determinants Of Industrially Important Characters In Lactococci, Mustafa Akçeli̇k, Pinar Şanlibaba, Çağla Tükel, Yasi̇n Tuncer Jan 2001

Genetic Determinants Of Industrially Important Characters In Lactococci, Mustafa Akçeli̇k, Pinar Şanlibaba, Çağla Tükel, Yasi̇n Tuncer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Genetic determinants of lactose fermentation, proteolytic activity and bacteriocin production in the strains L. lactis subsp. lactis MPL114, L. lactis subsp. cremoris MPC112 and L. lactis subsp. lactis biovar. diacetylactis MPD166 were studied. As a result of mutation and genetic transfer studies, it was determined that all of these characters were encoded by the 65.4 kb plasmid in L. lactis subsp. cremoris MPC112. Lactose fermentation and proteolytic activity were encoded by the 68.0 kb plasmid and bacteriocin production was encoded by the 12.4 kb plasmid in L. lactis subsp. lactis MPL114. Lactose fermentation, proteolytic activity and bacteriocin production in L. …


Antiinflammatory And Antipyretic Activity Of Polygonum Lapathifolium In Rats, Oya Keleş, Tülay Bakirel, Süleyman Şener, Handan Aydin, Keri̇m Alpinar Jan 2001

Antiinflammatory And Antipyretic Activity Of Polygonum Lapathifolium In Rats, Oya Keleş, Tülay Bakirel, Süleyman Şener, Handan Aydin, Keri̇m Alpinar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to evaluate the pharmacologic effects of Polygonum lapathifolium L. (Polygonaceae), growing naturally in Turkey. The antiinflammatory activity of the ethanol extract of the root and rhizome of P. lapathifolium was evaluated using carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats. Intraperitoneal pretreatment with extract at doses ranging from 100 to 500 mg/kg significantly inhibited the acute phase of this experimental model of the inflammatory process in a dose-dependent manner. At maximal dose (500 mg/kg), it exhibited a significantly higher action when compared with those of other doses and was found to be 1.08 times as active as indomethacin. The …