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Are Botanists Becoming The Dinosaurs Of Biology In The 21st Century?, Dennis W. Woodland Jan 2007

Are Botanists Becoming The Dinosaurs Of Biology In The 21st Century?, Dennis W. Woodland

Faculty Publications

The number of botany students, botany classes, botany departments in universities and botanists attending conventions has been declining over many years in North America. This is part of a general trend throughout the field of organismal biology, not just botany. The history leading up to the situation today in North America, is discussed and reasons are given for this trend over the last century of time. Seven ways to keep botany a viable occupation are discussed otherwise botany, in the 21st century, may go the way of the dinosaur. © 2007.

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Antibacterial Activity Of Apis Mellifera L. Propolis Collected In Three Regions Of Kenya, Elliud M. Muli, J. M. Maingi Jan 2007

Antibacterial Activity Of Apis Mellifera L. Propolis Collected In Three Regions Of Kenya, Elliud M. Muli, J. M. Maingi

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The present study aimed at investigating the susceptibility of the microorganisms Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis to ethanolic extracts of propolis (EEP) from three regions of Kenya (Taita, Tana and Samburu). Propolis was extracted using four different concentrations of ethanol: pure, 70%, 50%, and 30%. Ethanol (70%) and Streptomycin were used as controls. The agar diffusion method using filter paper disks was employed. Antibacterial activity was determined as an equivalent of the inhibition zones diameters (in millimeters) after incubation at 37°C for 24h. Significant differences in the antibacterial activities of propolis were observed among …

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Environmental Abundance Of Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) Larval Habitats On Land Cover Change Sites In Karima Village, Mwea Rice Scheme, Kenya, Benjamin G. Jacob, Ephantus Muturi, Patrick Halbig, Joseph Mwangangi, R. K. Wanjogu, Enock Mpanga, Jose Funes, Josephat Shililu, John Githure, James L. Regens, Robert J. Novak Jan 2007

Environmental Abundance Of Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) Larval Habitats On Land Cover Change Sites In Karima Village, Mwea Rice Scheme, Kenya, Benjamin G. Jacob, Ephantus Muturi, Patrick Halbig, Joseph Mwangangi, R. K. Wanjogu, Enock Mpanga, Jose Funes, Josephat Shililu, John Githure, James L. Regens, Robert J. Novak

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

A study was carried out at Karima Village in the Mwea Rice Irrigation Scheme in Kenya to assess the impact of rice husbandry and associated land cover change for mosquito larval abundance. A multi-temporal, land use land cover (LULC) classification dataset incorporating distributions of Anopheles arabiensis aquatic larval habitats was produced in ERDAS Imagine version 8.7 using combined images from IKONOS at 4m spatial resolution from 2005 and Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM)™ classification data at 30-meters spatial resolution from 1988 for Karima. Of 207 larval habitats sampled, most were either canals (53.4%) or paddies (45.9%), and only one habitat was …

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Mosquito Larval Habitats In A Semiarid Ecosystem In Eritrea: Impact Of Larval Habitat Management On Anopheles Arabiensis Population, Josephat Shililu, Charles Mbogo, Tewolde Ghebremeskel, John Githure, Robert Novak Jan 2007

Mosquito Larval Habitats In A Semiarid Ecosystem In Eritrea: Impact Of Larval Habitat Management On Anopheles Arabiensis Population, Josephat Shililu, Charles Mbogo, Tewolde Ghebremeskel, John Githure, Robert Novak

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This study investigated the impact of larval management and the temporal variation in larval productivity in Eritrea, a semiarid ecosystem. Results of this study show that mosquito breeding persists throughout the year mainly in stream bed pools. Anopheles arabiensis production in the ephemeral natural aquatic habitats such the streambed pools was high throughout the year and negatively associated with rainfall (r = -0.288, P = 0.047). High densities of An. arabiensis larvae were also recorded from canals and drainage channels at wells and communal water supply points. The numerous water supply locations and wells help sustain malaria transmission by serving …

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Nutrient Contents Of Pride Of Barbados (Caesalpinia Pulcherrima Linn.) Seeds, A. A. Yusuf, B. M. Mofio, A. B. Ahmed Jan 2007

Nutrient Contents Of Pride Of Barbados (Caesalpinia Pulcherrima Linn.) Seeds, A. A. Yusuf, B. M. Mofio, A. B. Ahmed

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Physical parameters and nutrient contents of the whole seeds and seed nuts of Caesalpinia pulcherrima L. were determined using gravimetric, Spectrophotometric and titrimetric method of analyses. Organic matter was high in both whole seeds and seed nuts 93.78-95.50 %, followed by dry matter 90.95-92.70 %. Crude protein was between 42.97-48.08%, carbohydrate was found to be 18.30-39.10%, crude fibre was between 5.98-9.06 %, crude lipid 5.65-6.0 %, and moisture content was between 7.30-9.05 % in whole seeds and seed nuts respectively. Abundance of mineral elements in whole seeds and seed nuts of C. pulcherrima were found to be in the order: …

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The Effect Of Artificial Insemination Timing On The Sex Ratio Of Offspring And Fertility In Dairy Cows, Orkun Demi̇ral, Mustafa Ün, Murat Abay, Tayfur Bekyürek Jan 2007

The Effect Of Artificial Insemination Timing On The Sex Ratio Of Offspring And Fertility In Dairy Cows, Orkun Demi̇ral, Mustafa Ün, Murat Abay, Tayfur Bekyürek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the interval between artificial insemination and the onset of estrus on the sex ratio of offspring and fertility in Holstein cows. Standing to be mounted behavior was considered the beginning of estrus, and artificial inseminations were performed 6 h (Group 1), 9 h (Group 2), 12 h (Group 3), and 15 h (Group 4) after the onset of estrus in cows. Overall 119 (n: 85), 107 (n: 72), 120 (n: 80) and 119 (n: 83) artificial inseminations were performed in Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively. Pregnancy rates …

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The Prevalence Of Campylobacter Jejuni In Various Sources In Kayseri, Turkey, And Molecular Analysis Of Isolated Strains By Pcr-Rflp, Fuat Aydin, K. Semi̇h Gümüşsoy, Tuba İça, Bülent Sümerkan, Duygu Eşel, Mehmet Akan, Ayşe Özdemi̇r Jan 2007

The Prevalence Of Campylobacter Jejuni In Various Sources In Kayseri, Turkey, And Molecular Analysis Of Isolated Strains By Pcr-Rflp, Fuat Aydin, K. Semi̇h Gümüşsoy, Tuba İça, Bülent Sümerkan, Duygu Eşel, Mehmet Akan, Ayşe Özdemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to isolate, identify, and genotype Campylobacter jejuni from various sources in the province of Kayseri, Turkey. A total of 6667 samples consisting of 5167 human fecal swabs, 600 dog rectal swabs, 600 cattle gallbladders, and 300 chicken carcasses were examined. The samples were plated onto mCCDA (cefoperazone charcoal desoxycholate agar) agar. In order to identify C. jejuni, phenotypic tests and PCR (polymerase chain reaction) were performed. C. jejuni was isolated in 1.43%, 43.50%, 31.16%, and 56% of the human, dog, cattle, and chicken samples, respectively. Among the 690 C. jejuni strains that were isolated …

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Zoometrical Body Measurements And Their Relation With Liveweight In Native Turkish Geese, Mustafa Saatci, Muammer Ti̇lki̇ Jan 2007

Zoometrical Body Measurements And Their Relation With Liveweight In Native Turkish Geese, Mustafa Saatci, Muammer Ti̇lki̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aims of this study were to determine the body measurements of native Turkish geese and to define the relationship between these measurements and liveweight. The differences in head diameter and neck length between the sexes became significant at 10, 12, 14 and 16 weeks of age (P < 0.05-0.01). The beak and wing lengths increased with age and were longer in males than in females at 12, 14 and 16 weeks of age. The effect of sex on body and trunk length was significant at 14 and 16 weeks (P < 0.05-0.01). Chest depth, girth and width increased with age. The positive correlations (0.88-0.97) of liveweight with head diameter, neck length, body length, trunk length, chest girth, wing length and metatarsus length at 2 weeks of age were highly significant. The most reliable prediction from the regression analyses was between liveweight and body length + chest girth in weeks 2 and 8 (R^2 = 94%). Our study presents the body measurements and the correlations between these measurements and liveweight in geese of different ages. These correlations might be used to evaluate the liveweight of studied geese population and for selection based on liveweight.

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Seroepidemiology Of Leishmania Among Healthy Dogs In Bulgaria, Ilia Tsachev, Emmanouil I. Papadogiannakis, Vasilis Kontos, Andrei Ivanov, Borislava Chakarova, Krasimir Stojanchev, Raiko Peshev Jan 2007

Seroepidemiology Of Leishmania Among Healthy Dogs In Bulgaria, Ilia Tsachev, Emmanouil I. Papadogiannakis, Vasilis Kontos, Andrei Ivanov, Borislava Chakarova, Krasimir Stojanchev, Raiko Peshev

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A seroepidemiological study of canine leishmaniasis was carried out in 220 healthy pet dogs from 11 different regions in Bulgaria allocated in 5 regions in southern Bulgaria: Plovdiv (n = 20), Stara Zagora (n = 20), Yambol (n = 20), Burgas (n = 20), and Blagoevgrad (n = 20), and 6 regions in northern Bulgaria: Varna (n = 20), Silistra (n = 20), Rousse (n = 20), Veliko Tarnovo (n = 20), Pleven (n = 20), and Montana (n = 20). The indirect fluorescent antibody test was used. All blood sera examined yielded negative results for leishmaniasis, thus suggesting that …

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Enterotoxemia In A Cow Due To Clostridium Perfringens Type A, Hakan Kalender, Ayşe Kiliç, Eray Atil Jan 2007

Enterotoxemia In A Cow Due To Clostridium Perfringens Type A, Hakan Kalender, Ayşe Kiliç, Eray Atil

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Enterotoxemia was diagnosed in a 3-year-old cow that died suddenly. Lesions of hemorrhagic enteritis were seen in the small intestine during necropsy. Lethal alpha toxin of Clostridium perfringens was detected in the intestinal contents by toxin neutralization test. C. perfringens type A was isolated from the intestinal contents and typed by multiplex PCR. Enterotoxemia should be considered as a cause of sudden death in cattle in Turkey.

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Seroprevalence Of Brucellosis In Human, Sheep, And Cattle Populations In Kırıkkale (Turkey), Teoman Zafer Apan, Murat Yildirim, Ersi̇n İstanbulluoğlu Jan 2007

Seroprevalence Of Brucellosis In Human, Sheep, And Cattle Populations In Kırıkkale (Turkey), Teoman Zafer Apan, Murat Yildirim, Ersi̇n İstanbulluoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The seroprevalence of Brucellosis in human, sheep, and cattle populations was investigated in rural regions of Kırıkkale in Turkey. Serum samples were obtained from 1436 humans, and 3.2% (46) of the population was found to be positive by Rose Bengal Plate test (RBPT) and 3.0% (43) gave positive results with the standard tube agglutination test (STAT). Immunoglobulin class analysis of RBPT-positive sera using the ELISA test gave positive results for 33 people (75%) with Brucella ELISA IgG and for 11 people (25%) with Brucella ELISA IgM. The evaluation of 804 serum samples, which were obtained from 301 cattle and 503 …

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The Use Of Hazelnut Meal As A Substitute For Soybean Meal In The Diets Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Özlem Bi̇lgi̇n, Ali̇ Türker, Ahmet Adem Teki̇nay Jan 2007

The Use Of Hazelnut Meal As A Substitute For Soybean Meal In The Diets Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Özlem Bi̇lgi̇n, Ali̇ Türker, Ahmet Adem Teki̇nay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Hazelnut meal as a substitute for soybean meal in extruded feeds of rainbow trout was investigated. The performance of extruded feeds containing hazelnut meal as a substitute for 20% of soybean meal (Diet 2) and 30% of soybean meal (Diet 3) was compared to a nutritionally balanced control (Diet 1) (a commercial trout feed formulation). Each diet was fed to 3 replicate groups (initial BW: 36 ± 1.37 g; mean ± SD); the fish were fed the equivalent of 2% of their body weight, 2 times daily (0800 and 1600) for 64 days at 15 ± 0.11 °C under a …

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Identification Of Meat Species By Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) Technique, O. İrfan İlhak, Ali̇ Arslan Jan 2007

Identification Of Meat Species By Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) Technique, O. İrfan İlhak, Ali̇ Arslan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The origin of horse, dog, cat, bovine, sheep, porcine, and goat meat was determined by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique, using species-specific primers. Test mixtures of meat were prepared by adding 5%, 2.5%, 1%, 0.5%, and 0.1% levels of pork, horse, cat, or dog meat to beef, sheep, and goat meat. Samples taken from those combinations were analyzed by PCR for species determination. Mitochondrial DNA (mt DNA) fragments of 439, 322, 274, 271, 225, 212, and 157 bp for horse, dog, cat, bovine, sheep, porcine, and goat meat, respectively, were amplified. PCR was conducted at 30 cycles for mixtures …

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Evaluation Of Two Vaccination Schemes Using Live Vaccines Against Newcastle Disease In Chickens, Mansur-Ud-Din Ahmad, Mamoona Chaudhry, Muhammad Farooq Rai, Hamad Bin Rashid Jan 2007

Evaluation Of Two Vaccination Schemes Using Live Vaccines Against Newcastle Disease In Chickens, Mansur-Ud-Din Ahmad, Mamoona Chaudhry, Muhammad Farooq Rai, Hamad Bin Rashid

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The use of different types of Newcastle disease (ND) vaccine in different vaccination schemes has decreased the incidence of velogenic Newcastle disease (VND) in commercial poultry worldwide. In under-developed countries like Pakistan, these vaccination schemes are not successful due to free-range and backyard poultry production. This trial was conducted in 90 experimental chickens to develop an effective control against ND. The level of antibody response, detected by haemagglutination-inhibition (HI) test, and the degree of protection against the virulent strain of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) were studied. The chickens were immunized with commercially available ND vaccines. In scheme A, primary vaccination …

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Changes In Some Blood Biochemical And Haematological Parameters In Goats After Aminoglycoside And Aminocyclitol Treatment At Therapeutic Doses, Toncho Dinev, Dimitrinka Zapryanova, Lubomir Lashev Jan 2007

Changes In Some Blood Biochemical And Haematological Parameters In Goats After Aminoglycoside And Aminocyclitol Treatment At Therapeutic Doses, Toncho Dinev, Dimitrinka Zapryanova, Lubomir Lashev

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to determine the changes in some blood biochemical and haematological parameters in healthy female goats after a 5-day parenteral treatment with gentamicin (4 mg/kg), tobramycin (5 mg/kg), amikacin (10 mg/kg), kanamycin (10 mg/kg), apramycin (20 mg/kg), and spectinomycin (20 mg/kg). The results indicated that aminoglycosides caused more severe alterations than aminocyclitols, especially on those parameters related to renal function. There was a tendency toward a rise in plasma creatinine and urea levels after aminoglycoside treatment, as well as a rise in urea levels after aminocyclitol administration. These antibiotics caused decreases in plasma or …

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Some Cashmere Characteristics Of German Fawn X Hair Goat (B_1) Crossbreds And Shami (Damascus) Goats Of The Eastern Mediterranean Region, Mahmut Keski̇n, Osman Bi̇çer, Sabri̇ Gül Jan 2007

Some Cashmere Characteristics Of German Fawn X Hair Goat (B_1) Crossbreds And Shami (Damascus) Goats Of The Eastern Mediterranean Region, Mahmut Keski̇n, Osman Bi̇çer, Sabri̇ Gül

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out with Damascus (Shami) goats and German Fawn x Hair goat (B1) crossbreds at Mustafa Kemal University. Animals were housed in semi-open sheds under semi-intensive conditions. Both groups were fed 600 g/head per day of concentrate and grazed in a pasture during lactation. Moulted cashmere was harvested by combing in February, March, and April, 2005, at 14-day intervals. The dimensions of cashmere fibres were determined by measuring 25 cashmere fibres from each goat using a Visopan microscope; fibre length was measured with a ruler. Mean diameter and length of cashmere for Shami and the crossbreds was …

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Determination Of The Toxins And Biotypes Of Clostridium Perfringens In Diarrhoeic Calves In The Kars District Of Turkey, Rahşan Koç, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce Jan 2007

Determination Of The Toxins And Biotypes Of Clostridium Perfringens In Diarrhoeic Calves In The Kars District Of Turkey, Rahşan Koç, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was designed to determine the types of Clostridium perfringens and their toxins in diarrhoeic calves in Kars. For this purpose, 150 calves with diarrhoea, 13 dead calves, and 25 healthy calves of less than 1-month old were used. Faecal samples from the diarrhoeic and control calves and intestinal contents from the dead calves were collected and used to determine alpha, beta, and epsilon toxins produced by C. perfringens types using a commercially available ELISA test kit. A total of 122 (81.33%) faecal samples collected from the diarrhoeic calves were found to be positive for C. perfringens toxins. According …

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Detection Of The Eaea Gene In Escherichia Coli From Chickens By Polymerase Chain Reaction, Ayşe Kiliç, Hasan Basri̇ Ertaş, Adi̇le Muz, Gökben Özbey, Hakan Kalender Jan 2007

Detection Of The Eaea Gene In Escherichia Coli From Chickens By Polymerase Chain Reaction, Ayşe Kiliç, Hasan Basri̇ Ertaş, Adi̇le Muz, Gökben Özbey, Hakan Kalender

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to isolate Escherichia coli from chickens and to determine the presence of the eaeA gene, a virulence factor detected in E. coli, in the isolates by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Different chicken organs were inoculated onto blood agar and biochemical tests were performed on the suspicious isolates. E. coli was isolated from 48% (48/100) of the samples. DNA was extracted from these isolates and was amplified by PCR, using a pair of primers derived from the eaeA (virulence) gene. In the agarose gel examination of PCR products, 48% (48/100) of the isolates were determined …

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The Seroprevalence Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Sport Horses Bred In Ankara Province, H. Zeynep Güçlü, K. Zafer Karaer, Cahi̇t Babür, Selçuk Kiliç Jan 2007

The Seroprevalence Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Sport Horses Bred In Ankara Province, H. Zeynep Güçlü, K. Zafer Karaer, Cahi̇t Babür, Selçuk Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in horses bred for sport in the province of Ankara. Sera collected from 100 clinically healthy horses were tested for the presence of L. monocytogenes antibodies using the Osebold absorption test. Agglutination titers >= 1:100 were accepted as positive results and a seropositivity rate was determined. Of the 100 serum samples, 62 were seropositive for L. monocytogenes antibodies detected at dilutions of 1:100 (n = 29, 46.7%), 1:200 (n = 31, 50%), and 1:400 (n = 2, 3.2%).

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The Effects Of Planting Time And Combination On The Nutrient Composition And Digestible Dry Matter Yield Of Four Mixtures Of Vetch Varieties Intercropped With Barley, N. Tuğba Bi̇ngöl, M. Aki̇f Karsli, İ. Hakki Yilmaz, Duran Bolat Jan 2007

The Effects Of Planting Time And Combination On The Nutrient Composition And Digestible Dry Matter Yield Of Four Mixtures Of Vetch Varieties Intercropped With Barley, N. Tuğba Bi̇ngöl, M. Aki̇f Karsli, İ. Hakki Yilmaz, Duran Bolat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition, digestibility, energy content, and digestible dry matter yield of 4 mixtures of different vetch varieties intercropped with the same barley at 3 different planting times under Eastern Anatolian conditions. Four different vetch species, i.e. common (Farukbey-2001), Hungarian (Tarım Beyazı-98), hairy (Selçuklu-2002), and wooly pod (Segmen-2002), intercropped with barley (Tokak-157) were utilized. The mixtures of vetches intercropped with barley were planted on 7 October 2003 (I), 7 November 2003 (II), and 10 April 2004 (III), and each variety/planting time was randomly assigned to 3 replications. The mixtures of vetches intercropped …

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Immunohistochemical Expression Of Estrogen And Progesterone Receptors In Oviduct Adenocarcinomas In Laying Hens, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t, Gürsel Sönmez Jan 2007

Immunohistochemical Expression Of Estrogen And Progesterone Receptors In Oviduct Adenocarcinomas In Laying Hens, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t, Gürsel Sönmez

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to demonstrate the presence of estrogen and progesterone receptors (ERs and PRs, respectively) in oviduct adenocarcinomas in laying hens. In all, 32 oviduct adenocarcinomas (18 primary tumors and 14 intestinal metastases) from Babcock B-380 laying hens 16-18 months old were stained with commercially available monoclonal antibodies against mouse-anti-human ERs and mouse-anti-human PRs. In the microscopic examination, 13 tumors (7 oviduct adenocarcinomas and 6 intestinal metastases) stained positively for ERs and 12 tumors (4 oviduct adenocarcinomas and 8 intestinal metastases) gave a positive reaction to PR antibody. The staining pattern of the tumor cells with …

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Pathological, Immunohistochemical, And Electron Microscopic Findings In The Respiratory Tract And Skin Of Chickens Naturally Infected With Avipoxvirus, Enver Beytut, Mehmet Haligur Jan 2007

Pathological, Immunohistochemical, And Electron Microscopic Findings In The Respiratory Tract And Skin Of Chickens Naturally Infected With Avipoxvirus, Enver Beytut, Mehmet Haligur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study describes pathological, immunohistochemical, and electron microscopic findings in the respiratory tract and skin of chickens naturally infected with avian pox virus. Respiratory distress, depression, and cyanosis were found in the chickens upon clinical examination. At necropsy, erosion, crusts, and nodules were observed on the comb, wattle, and eyelids. Histopathological examination revealed that the epithelial cells in the stratum spinosum were hyperplastic, and that their cytoplasm contained large, eosinophilic inclusion bodies. Epithelial hyperplasia was also prominent in the mucosa of the trachea and bronchi, with characteristic cytoplasmic inclusion bodies and severe submucosal accumulation of mononuclear cells. Avipoxvirus infection …

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Effect Of Sodium Lactate On The Microbiological Quality And Shelf Life Of Sausages, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Kami̇l Bostan Jan 2007

Effect Of Sodium Lactate On The Microbiological Quality And Shelf Life Of Sausages, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Kami̇l Bostan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to investigate the effects of various levels of sodium lactate on the microbiological quality and shelf life of sausages, and determine whether it can be used as a nitrite alternative. For this purpose, 0%, 0.6%, 1.2%, and 1.8% NaL and 0.125% NaNO_2 were added to sausage samples. Samples were vacuum-packaged and stored at 4 °C for 60 days and periodically analyzed for their sensorial properties, microbial counts (aerobic plate count, lactic acid bacteria, yeast-mould, and sulphite reducing anaerobic bacteria), and pH values. Sensorial characteristics were not altered with NaL addition; the flavor of the samples was …

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Effects Of Breed And Lactation Period On Some Characteristics And Free Fatty Acid Composition Of Raw Milk From Damascus Goats And German Fawn X Hair Goat B_1 Crossbreds, Zehra Güler, Mahmut Keski̇n, Tuğrul Masatçioğlu, Sabri̇ Gül, Osman Bi̇çer Jan 2007

Effects Of Breed And Lactation Period On Some Characteristics And Free Fatty Acid Composition Of Raw Milk From Damascus Goats And German Fawn X Hair Goat B_1 Crossbreds, Zehra Güler, Mahmut Keski̇n, Tuğrul Masatçioğlu, Sabri̇ Gül, Osman Bi̇çer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of breed and period of lactation on milk composition were investigated. For this purpose, 8 crossbred (3/4 German fawn 1/4 Hair goat) and 10 Damascus goats were kept under identical management conditions. Lactation period affected milk yield and milk composition in both goat breeds. Milk yield, lactation duration, and mean solid and fat values showed differences between the breeds. The mean values of total solid and fat of milk during lactation were 13.82 ± 0.294% and 4.55 ± 0.223% for the crossbreds, and 12.90 ± 0.179% and 4.02 ± 0.142% for Damascus goats, respectively. Although the percentages of …

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Vitamin Status In Yearling Rams With Growth Failure, Handan Mert, Süleyman Kozat, Ni̇hat Mert, Yeter Değer Jan 2007

Vitamin Status In Yearling Rams With Growth Failure, Handan Mert, Süleyman Kozat, Ni̇hat Mert, Yeter Değer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to investigate the serum levels of vitamins in yearling rams with growth failure. A total of 70 yearling rams of Akkaraman breed, 50 of which were classified as growth-failure with an average body weight of 37.30 ± 1.1 kg (test) and the remaining 20 were classified as normal with an average body weight of 67.80 ± 2.2 kg (control), were included in the study. There were significant differences between the yearling rams with and without growth failure in terms of serum levels of vitamin C, \beta-carotene, and vitamins A and E (P < 0.001, P < 0.01, P < 0.001, and P < 0.001, respectively). The levels of all analyzed vitamins were lower compared to controls in yearling rams with growth failure.

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Germ-Line Chimerism And Paternal Care In Marmosets (Callithrix Kuhlii), Corinna N. Ross, J. A. French, G. Ortí Jan 2007

Germ-Line Chimerism And Paternal Care In Marmosets (Callithrix Kuhlii), Corinna N. Ross, J. A. French, G. Ortí

Biology Faculty Publications (Archived)

The formation of viable genetic chimeras in mammals through the transfer of cells between siblings in utero is rare. Using microsatellite DNA markers, we show here that chimerism in marmoset (Callithrix kuhlii) twins is not limited to blood-derived hematopoietic tissues as was previously described. All somatic tissue types sampled were found to be chimeric. Notably, chimerism was demonstrated to be present in germ-line tissues, an event never before documented as naturally occurring in a primate. In fact, we found that chimeric marmosets often transmit sibling alleles acquired in utero to their own offspring. Thus, an individual that contributes gametes to …

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Zooplankton Fauna And Seasonal Changes Of Gelingüllü Dam Lake (Yozgat, Turkey), Murat Kaya, Ahmet Altindağ Jan 2007

Zooplankton Fauna And Seasonal Changes Of Gelingüllü Dam Lake (Yozgat, Turkey), Murat Kaya, Ahmet Altindağ

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Seasonal variation and density of the zooplankton fauna were studied in Gelingüllü Dam Lake from July 2004 to June 2005. Samples were collected from 4 different stations on a monthly basis with a plankton net, both horizontally and vertically. The zooplankton sample consisted of 92% Rotifera, 7% Cladocera, and 1% Copepoda, including 54, 9, and 2 taxa, respectively. Rotifera were the dominant group of zooplankton with respect to species numbers, count, and density (I/m^3).

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A Preliminary Study Of The Food Of The Dwarf Snake, Eirenis Modestus (Martin, 1838) (Serpentes: Colubridae), In İzmir And Manisa Provinces, Keri̇m Çi̇çek, Ahmet Mermer Jan 2007

A Preliminary Study Of The Food Of The Dwarf Snake, Eirenis Modestus (Martin, 1838) (Serpentes: Colubridae), In İzmir And Manisa Provinces, Keri̇m Çi̇çek, Ahmet Mermer

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The stomach contents of 14 (4 Female Female, 4 Male Male and 6 juveniles) Eirenis modestus specimens captured during various field studies in İzmir and Manisa provinces were examined, and a total of 44 prey items were found. An analysis of the stomach contents revealed that prey belonging to the classes Insecta (75%), Chilopoda (11%), and Reptilia (2%) constituted the diet of the species; the remaining prey could not be identified. The most frequently consumed prey were the orders Coleoptera (32%) and Orthoptera (21%) by number; Coleoptera (36%), Orthoptera (36%), and Scolopendromorpha (29%) by frequency; and Scolopendromorpha (72%) by volume. …

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Mda-7/Il-24, Novel Anticancer Cytokine: Focus On Bystander Antitumor, Radiosensitization And Antiangiogenic Properties And Overview Of The Phase I Clinical Experience (Review), Irina V. Lebedeva, Luni Emdad, Zao-Zhong Su, Pankaj Gupta, Moira Sauane, Devanand Sarkar, Michelle R. Staudt, Shi-Jian Liu, Mohiuddin M. Taher, Ruoyu Xiao, Paola Barral, Seok-Geun Lee, Dongning Wang, Nicollaq Vozhilla, Eun Sook Park, Lejuan Chatman, Habib Boukerche, Rajagopal Ramesh, Satoshi Inoue, Sunil Chada, Rong Li, Anthony L. De Pass, Parameshwar J. Mahasreshti, Igor P. Dmitriev, David T. Curiel, Adly Yacoub, Steven Grant, Paul Dent, Neil Senzer, John J. Nemunaitis, Paul B. Fisher Jan 2007

Mda-7/Il-24, Novel Anticancer Cytokine: Focus On Bystander Antitumor, Radiosensitization And Antiangiogenic Properties And Overview Of The Phase I Clinical Experience (Review), Irina V. Lebedeva, Luni Emdad, Zao-Zhong Su, Pankaj Gupta, Moira Sauane, Devanand Sarkar, Michelle R. Staudt, Shi-Jian Liu, Mohiuddin M. Taher, Ruoyu Xiao, Paola Barral, Seok-Geun Lee, Dongning Wang, Nicollaq Vozhilla, Eun Sook Park, Lejuan Chatman, Habib Boukerche, Rajagopal Ramesh, Satoshi Inoue, Sunil Chada, Rong Li, Anthony L. De Pass, Parameshwar J. Mahasreshti, Igor P. Dmitriev, David T. Curiel, Adly Yacoub, Steven Grant, Paul Dent, Neil Senzer, John J. Nemunaitis, Paul B. Fisher

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Subtraction hybridization applied to a ‘differentiation therapy’ model of cancer employing human melanoma cells resulted in the cloning of melanoma differentiation associated gene-7/interleukin-24 (mda-7/IL-24). Initial studies confirm an inverse correlation between mda-7 expression and melanoma development and progression. Forced expression of mda-7 by means of a plasmid or via a replication incompetent adenovirus (Ad.mda-7) promotes growth suppression and induces apoptosis in a broad array of human cancers. In contrast, mda-7 does not induce growth suppressive or toxic effects in normal cells. Based on structure (containing an IL-10 signature motif), secretion by cells (including subsets of T-cells) and location on chromosome …

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Whole Genome Duplications And Contracted Breakpoint Graphs, Max A. Alekseyev, Pavel A. Pevzner Jan 2007

Whole Genome Duplications And Contracted Breakpoint Graphs, Max A. Alekseyev, Pavel A. Pevzner

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The genome halving problem, motivated by the whole genome duplication events in molecular evolution, was solved by El-Mabrouk and Sankoff in the pioneering paper [SIAM J. Comput., 32 (2003), pp. 754–792]. The El-Mabrouk–Sankoff algorithm is rather complex, inspiring a quest for a simpler solution. An alternative approach to the genome halving problem based on the notion of the contracted breakpoint graph was recently proposed in [M. A. Alekseyev and P. A. Pevzner, IEEE/ACM Trans. Comput. Biol. Bioinformatics, 4 (2007), pp. 98–107]. This new technique reveals that while the El-Mabrouk–Sankoff result is correct in most cases, it does not hold in …

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