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Interfragmental Fixation Of Rostral Mandibular Fracture With Cerclage Wire In A Thoroughbred English Horse, Mehmet Alper Çeti̇nkaya, Alper Demi̇rutku Jan 2012

Interfragmental Fixation Of Rostral Mandibular Fracture With Cerclage Wire In A Thoroughbred English Horse, Mehmet Alper Çeti̇nkaya, Alper Demi̇rutku

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The patient in this study was a 20-year-old thoroughbred gelding. After clinical and radiographical assessments, a bilateral rostral mandibular body fracture was determined. Fracture stabilization was achieved via a bilateral interfragmentary cerclage wire application. The horse started to use its jaw within 24 h of surgery. Postoperative radiographs were taken until month 6, at different periods, and fracture healing was evaluated. Fixation materials were left in place. Fracture healing occurred with a rostral part malocclusion. The purpose of this study was to give clinical information about mandibular fractures and treatment of these fractures in a horse.

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Unusual Anal Atresia In A Lamb, Siavash Ahmadi Noorbakhsh Jan 2012

Unusual Anal Atresia In A Lamb, Siavash Ahmadi Noorbakhsh

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The first report of an unusual anal atresia with growth of ectodermal organs (wool and skin) in the shape of the intestine inside the body is provided here. During reconstructive surgery, a rectum-like structure was noted, in which wool strands grew densely. A hypothetical mechanism by which this structure formed is presented on the basis of local alterations in fetal tissue proliferation and rate of development.

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Congenital Lymphoma Of B-Cell Lineage In A Newborn Calf, Enver Beytut, Burhan Özba Jan 2012

Congenital Lymphoma Of B-Cell Lineage In A Newborn Calf, Enver Beytut, Burhan Özba

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this report, congenital lymphoma of B-cell lineage in a Brown Swiss calf is described. A large mass was seen on the head of the calf at birth. At necropsy, multiple masses were found on the skin and internal organs. A histopathological examination showed atypical lymphoid cells separated by connective tissue. None of the tumor cells showed a positive reaction to CD3, but the cells were immunopositive for CD79\alphacy. A CD45+ reaction confirmed a hematopoietic origin of the neoplasm. Tumor cells were also positive for lambda light chain IgG (\lambda IgG). Proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) immunostaining showed diffuse nuclear …

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Equine Grass Sickness In Cyprus: A Case Report, Kypros Protopapas, Kyriakos Alexandros Spanoudes, Nikolaos Diakakis, Georgia Brellou Jan 2012

Equine Grass Sickness In Cyprus: A Case Report, Kypros Protopapas, Kyriakos Alexandros Spanoudes, Nikolaos Diakakis, Georgia Brellou

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

No abstract provided.

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Optimum Temperature And Growth Performance Of Hatchery Reared Black Sea Flounder (Platichthys Flesus Luscus Pallas, 1814), İlhan Aydin, Orhan Ak, Ercan Küçük, Hamza Polat, Bi̇nnur Ceylan Jan 2012

Optimum Temperature And Growth Performance Of Hatchery Reared Black Sea Flounder (Platichthys Flesus Luscus Pallas, 1814), İlhan Aydin, Orhan Ak, Ercan Küçük, Hamza Polat, Bi̇nnur Ceylan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study focused on the effect of water temperature on growth and feed conversion ratio of juvenile Black Sea flounder (Platichthys flesus luscus; initial weight: 2.0 g ± 0.01 g). The experiment was carried out for 84 days with the following range of water temperatures: 13, 17, 21, and 25 °C. Growth, food consumption, and feed conversion ratio were the highest at 21 °C and the lowest at 13 °C. The growth rate of the fish increased with water temperatures up to 21 °C and it decreased significantly with a further increase in temperature. The conclusion of this study …

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A Microscopic And Stereological Study Of The Renal Artery Transitional Zone Of The Adult Male Dog, Fatemah Ramezani Nowrozani Jan 2012

A Microscopic And Stereological Study Of The Renal Artery Transitional Zone Of The Adult Male Dog, Fatemah Ramezani Nowrozani

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A transitional zone in the dog renal artery was documented and its parameters were recorded: length and volumes of the luminal wall, tunica intima, tunica media, and tunica adventitia-as well as these parameters in the non-transitional zone of artery. Twelve normal adult male dogs were studied. The specimens were processed in the routine manner for light and electron microscopy. After the determination of transitional zone length by light microscope, for the stereological study each renal artery was divided into transitional and non-transitional zones, and paraffin blocks were prepared. It was established that the transitional zone contains parallel and continuous elastic …

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Seasonal And Group Effects On Dairy Cow Behavior In Large Yards, Akbar Nikkhah, Rasool Kowsar Jan 2012

Seasonal And Group Effects On Dairy Cow Behavior In Large Yards, Akbar Nikkhah, Rasool Kowsar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In mechanized modern dairy facilities with competitive environments, monitoring behavior provides opportunities to manipulate and optimize the nutritional, health, and social status of high-merit cows. The objective of the current study was to determine seasonal and cow group effects on the eating, ruminating, standing, and lying behaviors of dairy cows in large yards. Seasonal data on various behaviors of lactating cows in different production and lactation stages were collected continuously for 26 months, from December 2006 through February 2008. The herd had approximately 3000 dairy cattle housed in groups within specific yards. A total of 415 multiparous high-producing cows (MH), …

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A Retrospective Study Of Borrelia Burgdorferi Antibodies In Dogs In Minnesota, Aneela Durrani, Sagar Goyal Jan 2012

A Retrospective Study Of Borrelia Burgdorferi Antibodies In Dogs In Minnesota, Aneela Durrani, Sagar Goyal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In order to determine the seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in suspected dogs in Minnesota, the present study examines the database of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Minnesota over a 10 year period (2001-June 2010). A total of 1081 serum samples from dogs suspected of having borreliosis were submitted by 112 private veterinary clinics. The samples were tested using an indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) test. Samples with titers of =>1:320 were considered positive. The rate of seroprevalence of antibodies was 88%. The increase in the rate of yearly seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in dogs was …

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Dust And Endotoxin In Laying Hen Dwellings, Kristina Matkovic, Marija Vucemilo, Bara Vinkovic Jan 2012

Dust And Endotoxin In Laying Hen Dwellings, Kristina Matkovic, Marija Vucemilo, Bara Vinkovic

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Only healthy laying hens are capable of producing an average of 280 eggs in 1 year of exploitation. Production of consume eggs takes place in intensive housing systems where the laying hens are still mainly kept in cages under controlled conditions. Technical infrastructure and hygiene quality do not guarantee a production atmosphere completely free from pollutants, including potential pathological risk factors. Laying hens and farm workers are exposed to large quantities of bioaerosols in henhouses. Bioaerosols represent a mixture of different biological particles which can, under certain circumstances, cause health and welfare problems in animals. The most important components are …

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Prolonged Dystocia, Uterine Necrosis, And Ovariohysterectomy In A Chios Ewe, Christos N. Brozos, Lazaros Lazarides, Isidoros Karagiannis, Evangelos Kiossis, Georgios Tsousis, Vasilios Psychas, Nektarios Giadinis Jan 2012

Prolonged Dystocia, Uterine Necrosis, And Ovariohysterectomy In A Chios Ewe, Christos N. Brozos, Lazaros Lazarides, Isidoros Karagiannis, Evangelos Kiossis, Georgios Tsousis, Vasilios Psychas, Nektarios Giadinis

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A 4-year-old Chios ewe was submitted to the Clinic of Farm Animals (School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). The animal had delivered 2 healthy lambs, 2 days earlier, and was inappetent, depressed, and reluctant to move, while it had tachycardia and tachypnea. The cervix was opened at a dilation of 1 finger in diameter and fetid fetal membranes expelled from the vagina. Serum biochemistry revealed renal and liver disease, while ultrasonography revealed uterine dilatation. Laparotomy revealed a partly autolysed embryo in the uterus and gangrenous metritis. Clostridium perfringens and Escherichia coli were isolated in bacterial cultures from the …

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The Hair Characteristics Of Turkish Angora And Van Cats, Serkan Erat, Şevket Arikan Jan 2012

The Hair Characteristics Of Turkish Angora And Van Cats, Serkan Erat, Şevket Arikan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The primary aim of this study was to determine the hair characteristics of Turkish Angora and Van cats, and also to see if there were seasonal, sex, age, or eye color effects on the traits measured. A total of 41 cats, 26 Turkish Angora and 15 Turkish Van, were used. The ages of the cats ranged from 1 to 8 years old. Analyzed traits included fiber diameter (FD), fiber lengths of hauteur (H) and barbe (B), fiber tenacity (T), and elongation (EL). Terms included in the statistical models were breed, season, sex, age, and eye colors of the cats and …

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Effect Of A Simulate Show Jumping Competition On The Blood Gas Profile Of Horses Trained For Show Jumping, Francesco Fazio, Vanessa Messina, Stefania Casella, Claudia Giannetto, Simona Marafioti, Giuseppe Piccione Jan 2012

Effect Of A Simulate Show Jumping Competition On The Blood Gas Profile Of Horses Trained For Show Jumping, Francesco Fazio, Vanessa Messina, Stefania Casella, Claudia Giannetto, Simona Marafioti, Giuseppe Piccione

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the changes in the blood gas profile of jumpers after warm up and after a show jumping competition. For this purpose, 10 Sella Italiana geldings, 7 years old and clinically healthy, were used. The horses were trained to take part in show jumping competitions. Blood samples were collected at rest, after the warm up, immediately after the exercise, and 45 min after the end of exercise. Standard bicarbonate concentration (SBC), hydrogen carbonate ion (HCO_3^-), total carbon dioxide (TCO_2), oxygen capacity (O_2Cap), oxygen content (O_2Ct), base excess of the blood (BE-b), base …

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The Effect Of Oxytocin And Cloprostenol Application Via Umbilical Artery Immediately After Dystocia On Time And Rate Of Fetal Membrane Removal In Cows, Yaşar Akar, Ömer Kizil, Nevzat Saat, Murat Yüksel Jan 2012

The Effect Of Oxytocin And Cloprostenol Application Via Umbilical Artery Immediately After Dystocia On Time And Rate Of Fetal Membrane Removal In Cows, Yaşar Akar, Ömer Kizil, Nevzat Saat, Murat Yüksel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this clinical study was to investigate the effects of oxytocin and cloprostenol application via umbilical artery on the time and rate of fetal membrane removal in cows with dystocia immediately after parturition. Metabolic profiles indicated certain serum biochemical parameters that were also determined in the cows. The study was performed on 60 cows with dystocia. All of the cows were randomly divided into 3 equal subgroups. The first group was injected with 100 IU oxytocin, while the second group was treated with 0.15 mg cloprostenol and the third group (the control group) received 10 mL 0.9% NaCl …

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The Influence Of Egg Shell Crack Types On Hatchability And Chick Quality, Mozhdeh Moosanezhad Khabisi, Ahmad Salahi, Seyed Naser Mousavi Jan 2012

The Influence Of Egg Shell Crack Types On Hatchability And Chick Quality, Mozhdeh Moosanezhad Khabisi, Ahmad Salahi, Seyed Naser Mousavi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Fertile eggs were obtained from a commercial flock of Ross broiler breeders (51 weeks old) and candled to determine the presence of hairline or star cracks. Eggs (5400 total) were assigned in equal numbers to 3 treatments (hairline-cracked, star-cracked, and normal eggs) and incubated for 21 days. Upon hatching, 10 chicks per treatment were euthanized, and organ weights were measured. Compared with normal eggs, the presence of egg shell cracks (regardless of type) resulted in higher egg weight loss at the time of transfer; a decrease in hatchability, hatch of fertile eggs, chick length, yolk-free body mass (P < 0.01), and percentage of hatchling breast and liver weight (P < 0.05); and an increase in the contamination rate of eggs (P < 0.01). Weight loss in hairline-cracked eggs was significantly higher than in star-cracked eggs (P < 0.001). Percentage hatchability and body weight of chicks hatched from star-cracked eggs was higher than in chicks from hairline-cracked eggs (P < 0.001). Crack type did not have a significant effect on chick length and body weight uniformity; however, the Pasgar score as a quality indicator was higher in chicks hatched from star-cracked eggs than those from hairline-cracked eggs (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences among treatments in terms of heart and small intestine weight. The contamination rate of hairline-cracked eggs was higher than that of star-cracked (P < 0.01). A higher incidence of embryonic mortality was observed during days 1-8 of incubation for shell-cracked eggs (P < 0.001). Total embryonic mortality in hairline-cracked, star-cracked, and normal eggs was 51.1%, 36.6%, and 13.3%, respectively. This study showed that egg shell cracks reduced incubation parameters and chick quality. The negative effects of hairline cracks were more pronounced than those of star cracks.

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Immunopotency Of Novel Oil Adjuvant Vaccines Employing Pasteurella Multocida Biofilm And Capsule Enhanced Organisms In Ducklings, Ramachandranpillai Rajagopal, Govindapillai Krishnan Nair, Mini Mangattumuruppel, Joseph Leo, Saseendranath Raghavan Mapranath Jan 2012

Immunopotency Of Novel Oil Adjuvant Vaccines Employing Pasteurella Multocida Biofilm And Capsule Enhanced Organisms In Ducklings, Ramachandranpillai Rajagopal, Govindapillai Krishnan Nair, Mini Mangattumuruppel, Joseph Leo, Saseendranath Raghavan Mapranath

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Pasteurella multocida-a gram-negative bacterium with a broad host range and ubiquitous distribution—is a serious problem in ducks, and the best method of control is vaccination with locally prevalent strains. The present study was conducted to compare the immunopotency of vaccines employing P. multocida biofilms and capsule enhanced organisms with ordinary broth grown organisms in 1-month-old ducklings, by measuring the humoral immune response and the protection conferred by each vaccine during homologous challenge with virulent organisms. Formalin inactivated oil adjuvant bacterin vaccines were prepared from Pasteurella multocida A: 1. They were grown in conventional broth, capsule enhancement medium, and under biofilm …

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An Immunohistochemical Study On The Distribution Of Endocrine Cells In The Digestive Tract Of Gray Goose (Anser Anser), Jun Yang, Lei Zhang, Xin Li, Leii Zhang, Xiangjiang Liu, Kemei Peng Jan 2012

An Immunohistochemical Study On The Distribution Of Endocrine Cells In The Digestive Tract Of Gray Goose (Anser Anser), Jun Yang, Lei Zhang, Xin Li, Leii Zhang, Xiangjiang Liu, Kemei Peng

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to investigate the morphology and the distribution of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), somatostatin (SS), gastrin (Gas), glucagon (Glu), and substance P immunoreactive (IR) cells in the digestive tract of gray goose by the immunohistochemical streptavidin-peroxidase method. The samples were taken from 10 healthy adult gray geese. The results showed that 5 kinds of IR cells were mainly distributed between the mucous epithelium and intestinal gland. The number of 5-HT-IR cells was highest in the rectum and duodenum, but none were observed in the pylorus. SS-IR cells appeared in great numbers in the pylorus, duodenum, and cecum; …

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Effects Of Inulin And \Beta-Glucan Supplementation In Broiler Diets On Growth Performance, Serum Cholesterol, Intestinal Length, And Immune System, Asia Sanhouri Elrayeh, Gülteki̇n Yildiz Jan 2012

Effects Of Inulin And \Beta-Glucan Supplementation In Broiler Diets On Growth Performance, Serum Cholesterol, Intestinal Length, And Immune System, Asia Sanhouri Elrayeh, Gülteki̇n Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was designed to investigate the effects of a supplement of inulin and \beta-glucan into broiler rations on growth performance, serum cholesterol, intestinal length, and immune system. A total of 320 male 1-day-old Ross PM3 broiler chicks were divided into 1 control and 3 treatment groups, each comprising 80 birds. Each group was divided into 4 replicate groups of 20 birds each. The treatment groups were supplemented with 0.7% inulin, 0.014% \beta-glucan, and 0.7% inulin + 0.014% \beta-glucan, respectively. The experiment lasted for 6 weeks. Immunomodulatory roles were also investigated by measuring the effects on specific antibody titer, and, …

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Protective Effect Of N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine Against Acrylamide-Induced Oxidative Stress In Rats, Ebru Işik Alturfan, Ayfer Beceren, Ahmet Özer Şehi̇rli̇, Zeynep Emel Demi̇ralp, Göksel Şener, Gülden Zehra Omurtag Jan 2012

Protective Effect Of N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine Against Acrylamide-Induced Oxidative Stress In Rats, Ebru Işik Alturfan, Ayfer Beceren, Ahmet Özer Şehi̇rli̇, Zeynep Emel Demi̇ralp, Göksel Şener, Gülden Zehra Omurtag

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Acrylamide (AA), used in many fields, from industrial manufacturing to laboratory work, is also formed during the heating process through the interactions of amino acids. Therefore, AA poses a significant risk for both human and animal health. This study aimed to elucidate whether N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) treatment could modulate AA-induced oxidative changes in the brain, lung, liver, kidney, and testes tissues of the rat. Rats were divided into 4 groups, as the control (C), NAC [150 mg/kg intraperitoneally (i.p.)], AA (40 mg/kg i.p.), and NAC + AA groups. After 10 days, the rats were decapitated and the tissues were excised. Malondialdehyde …

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Neuronal And Extraneuronal Lipofuscinosis In Merino Sheep Grazing Asphodelus Aestivus Seeds In Western Turkey, Sümbül Serap Bi̇ri̇nci̇oğlu, Wolfgang Schmahl, Hamdi̇ Avci Jan 2012

Neuronal And Extraneuronal Lipofuscinosis In Merino Sheep Grazing Asphodelus Aestivus Seeds In Western Turkey, Sümbül Serap Bi̇ri̇nci̇oğlu, Wolfgang Schmahl, Hamdi̇ Avci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Neuronal and extraneuronal lipofuscinosis was determined in Merino sheep (6 sheep and 3 heads of sheep) of 2-3 years old that had grazed on Asphodelus aestivus seeds. Clinically, the sheep exhibited tremors, paresis, oral and nasal discharge, and severe respiratory distress. Haemorrhagic necrotic tracheitis, aspiration pneumonia, and subacute enteritis were observed in 6 sheep during macroscopic examinations. The brains of the animals were of firm consistency and yellowish brown in colour. Histological examination of the central nervous system revealed that most of the cytoplasm of neurons contained yellowish brown pigment granules. Pigmentations were particularly detected in the pons, medulla oblongata, …

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Changes In Cell Wall Compositions And Degradation Kinetics Of Electron Beam-Irradiated Sugarcane Bagasse, Parvin Shawrang, Abbas Majdabadi, Ali Asghar Sadeghi Jan 2012

Changes In Cell Wall Compositions And Degradation Kinetics Of Electron Beam-Irradiated Sugarcane Bagasse, Parvin Shawrang, Abbas Majdabadi, Ali Asghar Sadeghi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Electron beam irradiation of sugarcane bagasse at doses of 250 and 500 kGy could change its cell wall composition and ruminal fiber degradation characteristics by breaking off the lignocellulosic bonds. Nylon bags of untreated or electron beam-irradiated bagasse were suspended in the rumen of 3 fistulated rams for up to 72 h, and the resulting data were fitted to a nonlinear degradation model to calculate the degradation parameters of dry matter (DM) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF). Irradiation had no effect on crude protein, ether extract, and ash, but resulted in a linear decrease of the cell wall contents. An …

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Prevalence And Factors Affecting The Presence Of Campylobacter Spp. In Broiler Carcasses In Bulgaria, Hristo Daskalov, Alexander Maramski Jan 2012

Prevalence And Factors Affecting The Presence Of Campylobacter Spp. In Broiler Carcasses In Bulgaria, Hristo Daskalov, Alexander Maramski

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In an 11-month study, 292 samples from 13 slaughterhouses in Bulgaria were investigated for the presence of Campylobacter spp., and some factors affecting Campylobacter prevalence were analyzed. The study revealed that 44.9% of the samples were positive for Campylobacter spp. The main species detected were C. coli and C. jejuni. There was also one confirmed C. lari isolate. The C. coli strains prevailed over C. jejuni at 61.8% and 37.4%, respectively. A seasonal variation in the Campylobacter spp. presence in slaughter broiler carcasses was found with a predominance of positive isolates during June and July 2008. The conventional type of …

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Fecal Progesterone Analysis For Monitoring Reproductive Status In Dairy Goats, Amelia Miranda Morgiana Jack, Chao-Chin Chang, Huo-Cheng Peh, Jacky Peng-Wen Chan Jan 2012

Fecal Progesterone Analysis For Monitoring Reproductive Status In Dairy Goats, Amelia Miranda Morgiana Jack, Chao-Chin Chang, Huo-Cheng Peh, Jacky Peng-Wen Chan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the use of fecal progesterone (FP_4) concentration for early pregnancy diagnosis, estrus detection, and predicting the litter size and parturition date in dairy goats. Fecal samples were collected from 17 hand-mated goats 3 times a week for 22-23 weeks, beginning on the day of mating. The levels of FP_4 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Significant positive correlations were found between the levels of serum P_4 and FP_4 (r = 0.8787, n = 13). Pregnancy diagnosis was performed at 2 months postmating with transabdominal ultrasonography and confirmed upon birth of the offspring. …

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Determination Of Egg Consumption And Consumer Habits In Turkey, Cengi̇zhan Mizrak, İsmai̇l Durmuş, Serdar Kamanli, Şahnur Erdoğan Demi̇rtaş, Süleyman Kalebaşi, Ender Karademi̇r, Murat Doğu Jan 2012

Determination Of Egg Consumption And Consumer Habits In Turkey, Cengi̇zhan Mizrak, İsmai̇l Durmuş, Serdar Kamanli, Şahnur Erdoğan Demi̇rtaş, Süleyman Kalebaşi, Ender Karademi̇r, Murat Doğu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine egg consumption habits in Turkey. Questionnaires prepared to determine habits regarding egg consumption were supplied to 2241 families. Sampling sizes and sample addresses were provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute. Data obtained through the questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS. Of the families that participated in the study, 98% consume eggs and the number of eggs consumed per person was 158 per year. In addition, 67.82% of the eggs consumed were purchased from supermarkets and 62.40% of the consumers pay most of their attention to the production date. The eggs were most often …

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A Note On Phthirapteran Ectoparasites Infesting Yellow-Legged Green Pigeon Treron Phoenicoptera (Columbiformes: Columbidae), Aftab Ahmad, Gaurav Arya, Nayanci Bansal, Oldrich Sychra, Arun Kumar Saxena Jan 2012

A Note On Phthirapteran Ectoparasites Infesting Yellow-Legged Green Pigeon Treron Phoenicoptera (Columbiformes: Columbidae), Aftab Ahmad, Gaurav Arya, Nayanci Bansal, Oldrich Sychra, Arun Kumar Saxena

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present report records the simultaneous occurrence of ischnoceran lice Columbicola phoenicopterae and Coloceras setosum on the Yellow-legged Green Pigeon in India. The prevalence, intensity of infestation, range of infestation, and nature of the antennal sensilla of these 2 species on 12 of these pigeons have also been recorded.

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Protective Effects Of Salvia Officinalis Extract Against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Genotoxicity And Oxidative Stress In Rats, Fulya Üstün Alkan, Feraye Esen Gürsel, Ati̇la Ateş, Mustafa Özyürek, Kubi̇lay Güçlü, Mehmet Altun Jan 2012

Protective Effects Of Salvia Officinalis Extract Against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Genotoxicity And Oxidative Stress In Rats, Fulya Üstün Alkan, Feraye Esen Gürsel, Ati̇la Ateş, Mustafa Özyürek, Kubi̇lay Güçlü, Mehmet Altun

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Medicinal plants, especially rich in polyphenolic compounds, have been suggested to be chemopreventive on account of antioxidative properties. Salvia officinalis L., an aromatic and medicinal plant, is widely used in folk medicine and is well known for its antioxidant properties. Therefore, the present study was designed to investigate the antioxidative, possible genotoxic, and antigenotoxic potency of S. officinalis extract against cyclophosphamide (CYP)-induced oxidative stress and genotoxicity in Wistar albino rats. Animals were orally dosed with S. officinalis extract (50, 100, and 150 mg/kg body weight) for 7 days before the administration of a single intraperitoneal dose of CYP (40 mg/kg …

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Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of Cricoarytenoideus Lateralis Muscle In Standardbred Horse, Fulvio Laus, Emanuele Paggi, Matteo Cerquetella, Beniamino Tesei Jan 2012

Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of Cricoarytenoideus Lateralis Muscle In Standardbred Horse, Fulvio Laus, Emanuele Paggi, Matteo Cerquetella, Beniamino Tesei

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The cricoarytenoideus lateralis muscle (CALM) is an adductor of the arytenoid cartilages but is not directly involved in the pathogenesis of recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN) as the abductor cricoarytenoideus dorsalis muscle (CADM) is. Nevertheless, the CALM is the first muscle to experience a neurogenic atrophy in the course of RLN and this feature explains its potential importance in RLN diagnosis. On 30 gelding and 30 female Standardbred horses weighing about 500 kg and aged between 3 and 9 years, an ultrasound examination of the larynx was performed in order to assess shape, size, and echogenicity of the CALMs. The mean …

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Establishment And Biological Research Of The Jining Grey Goat Fibroblast Line, Chunyu Bai, Dianjun Wang, Xiaohua Su, Minghai Zhang, Weijun Guan, Yuehui Ma Jan 2012

Establishment And Biological Research Of The Jining Grey Goat Fibroblast Line, Chunyu Bai, Dianjun Wang, Xiaohua Su, Minghai Zhang, Weijun Guan, Yuehui Ma

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Using Jining Grey goat ear marginal tissues as experimental materials, we succeeded in establishing a fibroblast cell bank, including 32 samples, by means of a primary explant and cryopreservation technique. The results from the biological analysis suggested that the population doubling time of the cell line was approximately 48 h. The diploid accounted for 98.35%, the isozyme analysis of the lactic dehydrogenase and malic dehydrogenase disproved cross contamination, and the results of the bacterium, fungi, virus, and mycoplasma detection tests were all negative. The transfection rates of 3 fluorescent protein genes were high, which supported the opinion that exogenous genes …

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Prevalence And Patterns Of Antimicrobial Resistant Of Fecal Escherichia Coli Isolates Among Pigs On Eight Farrow-To-Finish Farms And Their Production Environments In Shandong Province, China, Hongchao Zhou, Lin Liu, Zhaofang Tian, Wenjuan Zhang Jan 2012

Prevalence And Patterns Of Antimicrobial Resistant Of Fecal Escherichia Coli Isolates Among Pigs On Eight Farrow-To-Finish Farms And Their Production Environments In Shandong Province, China, Hongchao Zhou, Lin Liu, Zhaofang Tian, Wenjuan Zhang

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The main objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Escherichia coli isolates in feces of pigs and their production environments on farms. A total of 560 isolates of Escherichia coli, from 112 samples obtained from weaner and finisher pigs, feed, water, and house sparrows on 8 farrow-to-finish farms, were tested for susceptibility to 16 antimicrobials. The prevalence of resistance varied widely (0.0% to 69.5%) among the antimicrobials tested. From the tested swines, 75.75% of the isolates were resistant to one or more antimicrobials. Resistance was significantly more frequent (P = 0.005, P < 0.01) in swine isolates compared to those from feed, water, and sparrows and significantly more frequent (P = 0.007, P < 0.01) in weaner pigs compared to finisher pigs. The findings indicate that resistance to a broad range of antimicrobials was prevalent among fecal E. coli isolates of swine on the study farms. Fortunately, E. coli was not isolated from the feed, water, and house sparrows.

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Comparison Of Different Lactation Curve Models In Sahiwal Cows, Vilas Dongre, Ravindar Singh Gandhi, Avtar Singh Jan 2012

Comparison Of Different Lactation Curve Models In Sahiwal Cows, Vilas Dongre, Ravindar Singh Gandhi, Avtar Singh

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present investigation was carried out on 12,859 fortnightly test-day milk yield records of first lactation pertaining to 643 Sahiwal cows spread over a period of 49 years (1961-2009), maintained at the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India. The comparison of 3 lactation curve models, i.e. the quadratic model, gamma-type function, and mixed log function, was done using fortnightly test-day milk yield records. The mixed log function was the best fit, with the highest (88.75%) coefficient of determination (R2 value) and the lowest (0.08 kg) root mean square error (RMSE) value, whereas the lowest (56.93%) R2 value was observed in …

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Prevention Of Predicted Neonatal Isoerythrolysis With Jaundice Foal Agglutination Test In A Newborn Foal, Aykut Göktürk Üner, Güney Kaya, Aydin Oltu Jan 2012

Prevention Of Predicted Neonatal Isoerythrolysis With Jaundice Foal Agglutination Test In A Newborn Foal, Aykut Göktürk Üner, Güney Kaya, Aydin Oltu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This case report aims to highlight the utility of the jaundice foal agglutination (JFA) test used in the prevention of neonatal foal death caused by equine neonatal isoerythrolysis. The colostrum and the serum of a Friesian mare with repeated neonatal foal deaths and the whole blood of her newborn foal were tested for 5 days with the JFA test to detect a probable incompatibility. For the first 2 days, the JFA test gave a significantly positive reaction, indicating the existence of antibodies in the colostrum of the mare against the foal's erythrocyte antigens. The foal was not allowed access to …

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