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Effects Of Fertilizer And Shade Management On Nitrogen Mineralization, Nitrifying Microbial Abundance And Nitrogen-Fixing Capacity Of Erythrina Poeppigiana In Coffee (Coffea Arabica) Agroforestry Systems In Costa Rica, Stuart E. Barker Iii Jan 2017

Effects Of Fertilizer And Shade Management On Nitrogen Mineralization, Nitrifying Microbial Abundance And Nitrogen-Fixing Capacity Of Erythrina Poeppigiana In Coffee (Coffea Arabica) Agroforestry Systems In Costa Rica, Stuart E. Barker Iii

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Worldwide chemical fertilizer use has increased by four times during the last 50 years. Conventional agricultural systems have a high nitrifying nature, resulting in a loss of nearly 70% of overall nitrogen (N) fertilizer inputs, an estimated economic loss of $81 billion. Over application of fertilizer is rampant in tropical developing nations in Central America, where coffee is major crop. Agroforestry offers ecologically sustainable land management strategies that promote the provision of ecosystem services such as, protection of biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and water and soil regulation. When legume trees are incorporated as the shade tree in coffee production, direct …

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The Effect Of Repetitive Head Impacts On Postural Control Over The Course Of A Single Season, Katelyn E. Grimes Jan 2017

The Effect Of Repetitive Head Impacts On Postural Control Over The Course Of A Single Season, Katelyn E. Grimes

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

INTRODUCTION: Recently neurocognitive dysfunction has been linked to poor postural control in concussed athletes. While the detrimental effect of repetitive head impacts on cognitive function have been shown to mirror the effects of concussive injury, very little research has investigated the physical consequences of repetitive head impacts. PURPOSE: To observe the effects of RHI on postural control, both static and dynamic, in NCAA Division I athletes over the course of a single season. METHODS: 9 NCAA Division I football athletes (CON) were recruited from a single university as the experimental group, as well as 9 NCAA Division I baseball players …

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The Reliability Of The Navicular Drop Test And Its Transferability To Dynamic Movement, Joshua Krispin Jan 2017

The Reliability Of The Navicular Drop Test And Its Transferability To Dynamic Movement, Joshua Krispin

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Background: Navicular drop can be defined as the distance the navicular tuberosity moves from a standing weight bearing to a standing neutral position, as the subtalar joint moves from a relaxed position to a neutral position. Navicular drop is an important measurement for clinicians used to describe foot function, pronation, and excessive movement seen in several pathologies. Objective: The purpose of this study is to see if navicular drop is influenced by mode or speed of locomotion, if it is will there be other influences such as the forefoot and heel soft tissue, and will those factors influence those measures. …

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Heart Rate Recovery And Blood Pressure Recovery Influenced By A Slow-Breathing Protocol After Exercise In Moderately Trained Females, Emily Layne Zumbro Jan 2017

Heart Rate Recovery And Blood Pressure Recovery Influenced By A Slow-Breathing Protocol After Exercise In Moderately Trained Females, Emily Layne Zumbro

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) increases in order to meet metabolic demands as a result of exercise primarily through way of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). This study aimed to build on previous research in finding the best method to rapidly decrease HR and BP after exercise during the recovery period. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a breathing technique on HRR and BPR within a healthy female population during an exercise recovery period compared to active recovery and upright passive recovery. METHODS: Nine moderately trained female …

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The Effect Of A Pettlep Imagery Intervention-Based Pre-Performance Routine On Golfer's Short-Game Performance, Logan Baughman Jan 2017

The Effect Of A Pettlep Imagery Intervention-Based Pre-Performance Routine On Golfer's Short-Game Performance, Logan Baughman

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Studies have suggested that imagery has a positive effect on performance in a variety of sports. The PETTLEP model (Holmes and Collins, 2001) includes the seven minimum elements sport psychologists incorporate into their imagery scripts. The PETTLEP model is the most comprehensive imagery model, thus providing the most functional equivalence. Golf is the interest of this study, with research stating that imagery has an overall positive impact on golf performance (Nicholls & Polman, 2005). However, studies involving the PETTLEP model have not been investigated thoroughly. There are several shots that have not been studied with the PETTLEP model, therefore this …

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Connecting The Dots: A Food Web Of The Lower Ogeechee River, Allison K. Lutz Jan 2017

Connecting The Dots: A Food Web Of The Lower Ogeechee River, Allison K. Lutz

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The Ogeechee is a fifth order river that originates in the Georgia Piedmont region and flows through the Coastal Plain region in the Southeastern portion of the state. The Ogeechee is one of the last unregulated rivers in Georgia; allowing for studies to occur under a natural flow regime. To my knowledge, studies that incorporate fish into ecological networks (e.g., food webs) are yet to be developed for the Ogeechee River, thus, one of the main objectives of this research was to address this knowledge gap. Five fish species were collected from June 2016 to October 2016 in order to …

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Role Ambiguity Of Head Volleyball Coaches And Strength And Conditioning Coaches In Division I Athletics, Meredith Paskert Jan 2017

Role Ambiguity Of Head Volleyball Coaches And Strength And Conditioning Coaches In Division I Athletics, Meredith Paskert

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Role ambiguity is common in interdependent organizations and can negatively affect employee performance and organizational effectiveness. NCAA Division I athletic departments are examples of interdependent organizations containing the collaboration of many specialized staff members. Therefore, collegiate athletic departments could be susceptible to the existence of role ambiguity. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of role ambiguity between head volleyball coaches and strength and conditioning coaches within a collegiate athletic department. Questionnaires were sent to head women’s volleyball coaches and their respective strength and conditioning coaches (who are in charge of creating and implementing strength and conditioning …

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The Effects Of Beetroot Juice On Vo2max And Blood Pressure During Submaximal Exercise, Jose M. Perez Jan 2017

The Effects Of Beetroot Juice On Vo2max And Blood Pressure During Submaximal Exercise, Jose M. Perez

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Supplementation with beetroot juice (BR) has been shown to reduce blood pressure (BP) at rest and improve several performance parameters during submaximal and maximal exercise. BR effects on BP during submaximal exercise have not been investigated. Furthermore, the effects of BR on VO2max are inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of BR on VO2max and BP during submaximal exercise. 20 healthy, recreationally trained volunteers (age 21.8±2.35 years, weight 75.10±10.62 kg, height 177.4±6.39 cm) participated in this study, which had a double-blind placebo controlled randomized crossover design. Participants began supplementation with either …

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A Population Genetic Investigation Of The Reticulated Flatwoods Salamander (Ambystoma Bishopi) On Eglin Air Force Base, Alexander S. Wendt Jan 2017

A Population Genetic Investigation Of The Reticulated Flatwoods Salamander (Ambystoma Bishopi) On Eglin Air Force Base, Alexander S. Wendt

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The reticulated flatwoods salamander (RFS) is an endangered salamander with a unique life history. One of the largest known, best studied refuges for RFS is found on Eglin Air Force Base, and these RFS have been sampled and managed extensively since 2010. My thesis seeks to better understand RFS by using genetic techniques to address several unknowns, including: 1) determining the population structuring of RFS and the manageable units for species conservation, 2) estimating the size and status of populations, 3) understanding dispersal of RFS and factors that influence this, 4) exploring the breeding biology and recruitment patterns of RFS …

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Use Of Insects For Fish And Poultry Compound Feed In Sub-Saharan Africa - A Systematic Review, G. Ssepuuya, V. Namulawa, D. Mbabazi, S. Mugerwa, P. Fuuna, Z. Nampijja, S. Ekesi, K. K.M. Fiaboe, D. Nakimbugwe Jan 2017

Use Of Insects For Fish And Poultry Compound Feed In Sub-Saharan Africa - A Systematic Review, G. Ssepuuya, V. Namulawa, D. Mbabazi, S. Mugerwa, P. Fuuna, Z. Nampijja, S. Ekesi, K. K.M. Fiaboe, D. Nakimbugwe

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The cost of compound feed is a constraint in intensive fish and poultry farming, contributing 60-80% of the total production costs, 70% of which is due to fish and soy meal used as protein source. This review presents the extent to which insects have been utilised as an alternative protein source in feed in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). A key word search of agricultural, biological and multi-disciplinary databases and academic search engines was conducted for literature on the extent of research and utilisation of insects in poultry and fish feed in SSA. There is limited published information on the practice as …

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Impact Of Push-Pull Technology On The Nutritional Status Of Farmers' Children In Western Kenya, Nicholas O. Ogot, J. O. Pittchar, C. A.O. Midega, Z. R. Khan Jan 2017

Impact Of Push-Pull Technology On The Nutritional Status Of Farmers' Children In Western Kenya, Nicholas O. Ogot, J. O. Pittchar, C. A.O. Midega, Z. R. Khan

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This study examined the impact of push-pull technology (PPT) on the nutritional status of children aged 1-12 years. Non-push-pull (NPPT) farmers were used as a control group to establish a comparative model for this study. It determined household production, consumption, and surpluses, comparing the PPT adopters to the nonadopters; found out the incomes and food expenditures from farm products; found out the household dietary diversity scores; and finally found the nutritional status of the two household groups. A six faceted household-level metrics was employed. A sample of 216 households that registered 326 children was derived. This study was conducted in …

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Systematics And Biology Of Cotesia Typhae Sp. N. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Microgastrinae), A Potential Biological Control Agent Against The Noctuid Mediterranean Corn Borer, Sesamia Nonagrioides, Laure Kaiser, Jose Fernandez-Triana, Claire Capdevielle-Dulac, Célina Chantre, Matthieu Bodet, Ferial Kaoula, Romain Benoist, Paul André Calatayud, Stéphane Dupas, Elisabeth A. Herniou, Rémi Jeannette, Julius Obonyo, Jean François Silvain, Bruno Le Ru Jan 2017

Systematics And Biology Of Cotesia Typhae Sp. N. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Microgastrinae), A Potential Biological Control Agent Against The Noctuid Mediterranean Corn Borer, Sesamia Nonagrioides, Laure Kaiser, Jose Fernandez-Triana, Claire Capdevielle-Dulac, Célina Chantre, Matthieu Bodet, Ferial Kaoula, Romain Benoist, Paul André Calatayud, Stéphane Dupas, Elisabeth A. Herniou, Rémi Jeannette, Julius Obonyo, Jean François Silvain, Bruno Le Ru

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Many parasitoid species are subjected to strong selective pressures from their host, and their adaptive response may result in the formation of genetically differentiated populations, called host races. When environmental factors and reproduction traits prevent gene flow, host races become distinct species. Such a process has recently been documented within the Cotesia flavipes species complex, all of which are larval parasitoids of moth species whose larvae are stem borers of Poales. A previous study on the African species C. sesamiae, incorporating molecular, ecological and biological data on various samples, showed that a particular population could be considered as a distinct …

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Entomopathogens Routinely Used In Pest Control Strategies: Orchards In Tropical Climate, N. K. Maniania, S. Ekesi, C. Dolinski Jan 2017

Entomopathogens Routinely Used In Pest Control Strategies: Orchards In Tropical Climate, N. K. Maniania, S. Ekesi, C. Dolinski

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Fruit and nut trees such as mango, pineapples, papaya, banana, guava, cashew, passion fruit, and avocado are important components of tropical ecosystems. They are sources of vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates and have great economic importance as sources of both household incomes and national revenues. Fruit and nut trees provide important adaptive values and tend to be more resilient to climate change due to their perennial nature, and they have the property of sequestering carbon. World production and trade of fresh tropical fruit are expected to expand over decades, with developing countries accounting for about 98% of total production, while developed …

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The Plant As A Habitat For Entomophagous Insects, L. Kaiser, P. Ode, S. Van Nouhuys, P. A. Calatayud, S. Colazza, A. M. Cortesero, A. Thiel, J. Van Baaren Jan 2017

The Plant As A Habitat For Entomophagous Insects, L. Kaiser, P. Ode, S. Van Nouhuys, P. A. Calatayud, S. Colazza, A. M. Cortesero, A. Thiel, J. Van Baaren

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Populations of herbivorous insects are naturally consumed by other predacious or predatory insect species. These entomophagous insects are thus plant-dwelling organisms that use the plant for several vital functions and are affected by plant traits at the evolutionary, organism and population levels. Many entomophagous species are used for the biological control of insect pests worldwide. The aim of this chapter is to provide an exhaustive review of mechanisms underlying the interactions between plants and entomophagous insects, including those governing life history traits at the individual level, as well as those acting on population and community structure and dynamics. We detail …

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Comparative Investigation Of Some Behavior Traits Of Honamlı,Hair, And Saanen Goats In A Mediterranean Maquis Area, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Özkan Elmaz, Mustafa Saatci Jan 2017

Comparative Investigation Of Some Behavior Traits Of Honamlı,Hair, And Saanen Goats In A Mediterranean Maquis Area, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Özkan Elmaz, Mustafa Saatci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study was conducted to investigate comparatively some behavior traits (grazing, resting, bipedal stance, agonistic behavior, rumination, and browsing) of Honamlı, Hair, and Saanen goat breeds in the morning and afternoon periods between April and September in maquis shrublands. A total of 30 two-year-old goats including 10 from each goat breed were used. While grazing behavior of Saanen goats was observed mostly in April and May as 75.45%-71.65% and 73.16%-78.25% for morning and afternoon in these months, respectively, these values were respectively 62.52%-64.23% and 59.94%-67.67% for Hair goats and 60.12%-62.94% and 46.42%-54.78% for Honamlı goats. It was observed that Hair …

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Comparison Of The Isolation And Inhibition Abilities Ofselective Media Used For Brucella Spp. Isolation, Mustafa Sencer Karagül, Serkan İki̇z Jan 2017

Comparison Of The Isolation And Inhibition Abilities Ofselective Media Used For Brucella Spp. Isolation, Mustafa Sencer Karagül, Serkan İki̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to compare and contrast the isolation ability of selective media developed for Brucella spp. isolation and their inhibition ability against contaminant microorganisms. Fifty-one field strains biotyped from abortion case samples and 25 Brucella spp. negative organ samples were used. Strain suspensions and organ suspensions were prepared separately. The turbidity of the strain suspensions was measured via spectrophotometer. The bacterial density of the strain suspensions was prepared in such a way that the suspensions would have different turbidity values. Inoculation into Farrell, Agrifood Research and Technology Center of Aragon, Jones & Morgan, and Modified Thayer …

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Ryegrass Pasture Supplementation Strategies For Lactating Ewe Performance, Sthefany Santos, Margarete Falbo, Itacir Sandini, Larissa Ishiy, Andressa Deliberalli, Leticia Posso Jan 2017

Ryegrass Pasture Supplementation Strategies For Lactating Ewe Performance, Sthefany Santos, Margarete Falbo, Itacir Sandini, Larissa Ishiy, Andressa Deliberalli, Leticia Posso

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Optimal ewe health and well-being favors good reproductive performance and, as a consequence, assures good growth of the offspring. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate three production systems using commercial concentrate supplementation on Italian ryegrass pasture (Lolium multiflorum) on the metabolic profile and body condition score (BCS) of ewes, from those recently postpartum to 75 days in lactation. The total lamb production per ewe was also evaluated. Eighteen adult twin-bearing ewes, Texel x Ile de France crossbreeds, and their offspring were divided into three groups: without supplementation - control (CON); supplemented ewes and lambs at 1% of …

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Dental Topography And Microwear Texture In Sapajus Apella, Peter S. Ungar, Claire L. Hartgrove, Alexa N. Wimberly, Mark F. Teaford Jan 2017

Dental Topography And Microwear Texture In Sapajus Apella, Peter S. Ungar, Claire L. Hartgrove, Alexa N. Wimberly, Mark F. Teaford

Faculty Publications & Research of the TUC College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dental microwear texture pattern has been associated with aspects of diet for a broad range of mammalian taxa. The basic idea is that soft, tough foods are sheared with a steeper angle of approach between opposing occlusal surfaces, whereas hard, brittle items are crushed with forces perpendicular to those surfaces; and this difference is manifested in anisotropic, striated microwear textures for tough foods, and complex, pitted ones for hard objects. Other factors may, however, influence microwear texture pattern and confound diet signals. For example, if tooth surface slope influences angle of approach between opposing teeth, then perhaps wear-related changes in …

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In Vivo Rates Of Dental Microwear Formation In Laboratory Primates Fed Different Food Items, Mark F. Teaford, Peter S. Ungar, Andrea B. Taylor, Callum F. Ross, Christopher J. Vinyard Jan 2017

In Vivo Rates Of Dental Microwear Formation In Laboratory Primates Fed Different Food Items, Mark F. Teaford, Peter S. Ungar, Andrea B. Taylor, Callum F. Ross, Christopher J. Vinyard

Faculty Publications & Research of the TUC College of Osteopathic Medicine

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The Csnp Scanning And Expression Analysis Of The Duck Fth1 Gene, Yu Zhang, Yiyu Tong, Yang Chen, Zhengyang Huang, Zhen Zhu, Yang Zhang, Qi Xu, Guohong Chen Jan 2017

The Csnp Scanning And Expression Analysis Of The Duck Fth1 Gene, Yu Zhang, Yiyu Tong, Yang Chen, Zhengyang Huang, Zhen Zhu, Yang Zhang, Qi Xu, Guohong Chen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Ferritin, heavy polypeptide 1 (FTH1) is a kind of ferritin complex that catalyzes the conversion of Fe(II) into Fe(III) to protect the cell from oxidative damage. Recent research has shown that FTH1 is also associated with several disease-related processes, such as inflammation and tumor progression and so on. In this study, the coding sequence (CDS) of FTH1 in Jinding ducks was cloned. The CDS sequence revealed an open reading frame of 546 nucleotides encoding a protein with 181 amino acids. Based on this sequence, the duck FTH1 protein is predicted to have conserved domains typical of eukaryotic ferritin. Only one …

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Effect Of Different Processing Methods Of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) On Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, And Blood Biochemical And Hematological Parametersof Broiler Chickens, Muhammad Arif, Abdur Rehman, Muhammad Saeed, Mohamed Ezzat Abd El-Hack, Mahmoud Alagawany, Haider Abbas, Muhammad Asif Arian, Sarfaraz Ali Fazlani, Abbasi Imtiaz Hussain, Tugay Ayaşan Jan 2017

Effect Of Different Processing Methods Of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) On Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, And Blood Biochemical And Hematological Parametersof Broiler Chickens, Muhammad Arif, Abdur Rehman, Muhammad Saeed, Mohamed Ezzat Abd El-Hack, Mahmoud Alagawany, Haider Abbas, Muhammad Asif Arian, Sarfaraz Ali Fazlani, Abbasi Imtiaz Hussain, Tugay Ayaşan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of different processing methods of pigeon pea (Pp; Cajanus cajan) on fattening performance and carcass traits as well as blood biochemical and hematological parameters of broiler chickens. For this purpose, 300 day-old chicks were assigned to 5 treatments. Each treatment had 5 replicates and contained 12 birds each under a completely randomized design. Five isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets were formulated with the inclusion of pigeon pea crushed (control, PPC), boiled with potash (PPP), boiled (PPB), soaked (PPS), or roasted (PPR) at the rate of 20% of the basal diet. The highest values …

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Molecular Identification Of Tick-Borne Pathogens In Tickhaemaphysalis Longicornis From Sheep In Henan, China, Yongshuai Peng, Meng Qi, Fuchun Jian, Jinhong Wang, Yali Lv, Jiujian Wei, Rongjun Wang, Longxian Zhang, Changshen Ning Jan 2017

Molecular Identification Of Tick-Borne Pathogens In Tickhaemaphysalis Longicornis From Sheep In Henan, China, Yongshuai Peng, Meng Qi, Fuchun Jian, Jinhong Wang, Yali Lv, Jiujian Wei, Rongjun Wang, Longxian Zhang, Changshen Ning

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Tick-borne diseases are one of the most important classes of disease in animal husbandry and cause severe economic losses. In this study, 660 adult female ticks were collected from sheep in nine localities in Henan Province, China. All were identified as Haemaphysalis longicornis, confirmed with light microscopy and PCR amplification. The pathogens identified in these ticks included bacteria of the genus Anaplasma (Anaplasma ovis, A. bovis, A. phagocytophilum) and piroplasmal protozoans (Theileria luwenshuni, Babesia motasi). Our results show the high prevalence of A. bovis (20.4%, 135/660) and T. luwenshuni (14.4%, 95/660) in the ticks from sheep, whereas A. ovis, A. …

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Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles And Virulence Factors Of Escherichia Colio157 Collected From A Poultry Processing Plant, Harun Hizlisoy, Serhat Al, Nurhan Ertaş Onmaz, Yeli̇z Yildirim, Zafer Gönülalan, Kadi̇r Semi̇h Gümüşsoy Jan 2017

Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles And Virulence Factors Of Escherichia Colio157 Collected From A Poultry Processing Plant, Harun Hizlisoy, Serhat Al, Nurhan Ertaş Onmaz, Yeli̇z Yildirim, Zafer Gönülalan, Kadi̇r Semi̇h Gümüşsoy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aims of this study were to investigate the presence of Escherichia coli O157 and to determine the antibiotic susceptibility of isolates in different poultry-originated materials. In total 300 samples of chicken carcass swabs (n = 50), chicken feces (n = 50), gizzard (n = 50), liver (n = 50), water in the final scald tank (n = 50), and equipment such as tables, conveyers, and knives (n = 50) were used as materials. Overall, 45 E. coli isolates were obtained from the 300 poultry samples. However, 13 (4.3%) of the samples were identified as E. coli O157 including 3 …

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Immunohistochemical Expression Of Surfactant Apoproteins In Pneumonic Ovine Lungs, Enver Beytut Jan 2017

Immunohistochemical Expression Of Surfactant Apoproteins In Pneumonic Ovine Lungs, Enver Beytut

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was undertaken to investigate the immunohistochemical expression of pulmonary surfactant proteins (SP-A, SP-B, proSP-C) associated with proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), thyroid transcription factor-I (TTF-I), and lymphocytic phenotypes (CD3+ T and CD79αcy+ B cells) in ovine lungs with exudative and verminous pneumonia. Pneumonic lungs (n = 50) were classified as presenting fibrinous bronchopneumonia (n = 16), abscessing necrotic bronchopneumonia (n = 10), verminous pneumonia (n = 15), and interstitial pneumonia (n = 9). The lungs with fibrinous bronchopneumonia displayed consolidation of lobes with adhesion to surrounding tissues. The lungs with verminous pneumonia were characterized by lungworm sections …

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A Survey Of Ixodid Ticks Feeding On Cattle And Molecular Detectionof Coxiella Burnetii From Ticks In Southeast Iran, Omid Ghashghaei, Saeid Reza Nourollahi Fard, Mohammad Khalili, Hamid Sharifi Jan 2017

A Survey Of Ixodid Ticks Feeding On Cattle And Molecular Detectionof Coxiella Burnetii From Ticks In Southeast Iran, Omid Ghashghaei, Saeid Reza Nourollahi Fard, Mohammad Khalili, Hamid Sharifi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Ticks are the main hematophagous arthropods and obligatory ectoparasites that are considered a vector of serious pathogens for animals and humans. The aims of the present survey were to assess the prevalence and diversity of ticks in cattle in Southeast Iran and to determine Coxiella burnetii in the ticks. From May 2014 to April 2015, 583 ticks were collected randomly from 257 cattle. Nested trans-PCR was performed to detect C. burnetii. The overall prevalence of hard tick infestation on cattle was 56.8%. In total, seven different species were identified: Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (32.6%), Hyalomma anatolicum (28.8%), Hyalomma excavatum (19%), …

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Impact Of Different Housing Systems And Age Of Layers On Egg Quality Characteristics, Bi̇lgehan Yilmaz Di̇kmen, Aydin İpek, Ümran Şahan, Arda Sözcü, Süleyman Can Baycan Jan 2017

Impact Of Different Housing Systems And Age Of Layers On Egg Quality Characteristics, Bi̇lgehan Yilmaz Di̇kmen, Aydin İpek, Ümran Şahan, Arda Sözcü, Süleyman Can Baycan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate effects of conventional-cage (CC), enriched-cage (EC), and free-range (FR) systems and hen age on internal and external egg quality parameters of layers (Lohmann Brown). A total of 720 eggs were analyzed for egg weight (EW), shell weight (SW), yolk weight (YW), albumen weight (AW), shell thickness (ST), shell breaking strength (SBS), shape (SI), albumen (AI), yolk index (YI) of eggs, shell ratio of eggs (SR), albumen ratio of eggs (AR), yolk ratio of eggs (YR), yolk color (YC), and Haugh unit (HU). The highest EW, YW, AW, SW, AI, YI, HU (all …

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Radiographic Examination Of Hip Joint Geometry In Healthy Sivas Kangal Dogs, Murat Sarierler, Zeynep Bozkan Tatli, İbrahi̇m Akin, Rahi̇me Yaygingül, Onur Özgün Deri̇ncegöz Jan 2017

Radiographic Examination Of Hip Joint Geometry In Healthy Sivas Kangal Dogs, Murat Sarierler, Zeynep Bozkan Tatli, İbrahi̇m Akin, Rahi̇me Yaygingül, Onur Özgün Deri̇ncegöz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the normal ranges of proximal femoral and acetabular parameters in 26 adult healthy Sivas Kangal dogs (SKDs). Significant differences were observed between the sexes in hip axis length (HAL) of 8.03 ± 0.82 cm and 7.47 ± 0.40 cm, femoral neck axis length-a (FNALa) of 6.40 ± 0.55 cm and 6.09 ± 0.27 cm, FNALb of 5.09 ± 0.47 cm and 4.78 ± 0.31 cm, acetabular width (AW) of 1.62 ± 0.35 cm and 1.37 ± 0.24 cm, femoral shaft diameter (FSD) of 3.11 ± 0.31 cm and 2.88 ± 0.21 cm, …

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Investigation Of Effects Of Fucoidan Polysaccharides Extracted From Twospecies Of Padina On The Wound-Healing Process In The Rat, Moazameh Kordjazi, Bahareh Shabanpour, Ebrahim Zabihi, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Hassan Ahmadi Gavlighi, Seyed Mohammad Amin Feghhi, Seyed Abbas Hosseini Jan 2017

Investigation Of Effects Of Fucoidan Polysaccharides Extracted From Twospecies Of Padina On The Wound-Healing Process In The Rat, Moazameh Kordjazi, Bahareh Shabanpour, Ebrahim Zabihi, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Hassan Ahmadi Gavlighi, Seyed Mohammad Amin Feghhi, Seyed Abbas Hosseini

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Seaweeds contains different types of polysaccharides with high abilities. The aim of this study was to determine the potential of fucoidan polysaccharides for wound-healing properties. Fucoidans of two species of Padina (P. tetrastromatica and P. boergesenii), collected from the Persian Gulf northern coastal area, were extracted and analyzed using high-performance anion-exchange chromatography. Purified fucoidans were used to prepare a 2% topical ointment. Under aseptic conditions, two identical paravertebral full-thickness skin wounds (either by burn or excision) were made in 40 anesthetized male rats allocated into 4 groups. Either fucoidan ointments or the vehicle (ointment base) were applied to rats' wounds …

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Effects Of Nigella Sativa And Hypericum Perforatum On Wound Healing, Mehmet Cengi̇z Han, Ali̇ Sai̇d Durmuş, Aydin Sağliyan, Ci̇han Günay, Mustafa Özkaraca, Fati̇h Mehmet Kandemi̇r, Seli̇m Çomakli, Di̇cle Firat Öztopalan Jan 2017

Effects Of Nigella Sativa And Hypericum Perforatum On Wound Healing, Mehmet Cengi̇z Han, Ali̇ Sai̇d Durmuş, Aydin Sağliyan, Ci̇han Günay, Mustafa Özkaraca, Fati̇h Mehmet Kandemi̇r, Seli̇m Çomakli, Di̇cle Firat Öztopalan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, it was aimed to determine the influence of applying Nigella sativa (NS) and Hypericum perforatum (HP) on wound healing. A total of 42 female albino 2-month-old Wistar rats were randomly separated into 3 main groups. Each of these main groups was separated into two subgroups for 7- and 14-day postoperative follow-ups. A total of 84 excisional skin wounds, 5 mm in diameter, were created on the backs of the rats. Placebo cream (control group), 50% NS oil cream, and 50% HP oil cream were applied topically for the first, second, and third group, respectively. The wounds were …

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Effects Of Massive Ovulation On Oxidation State And Function Of The Ovaries In Laying Hens, Yu Chang, Jinghai Feng, Minhong Zhang, Liwen Jiang, Lili Zhai, Xiaolan Yang Jan 2017

Effects Of Massive Ovulation On Oxidation State And Function Of The Ovaries In Laying Hens, Yu Chang, Jinghai Feng, Minhong Zhang, Liwen Jiang, Lili Zhai, Xiaolan Yang

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Modern laying hens show fast reduction in egg production rate after 60 weeks of age, which is associated with the decline in ovarian function. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of massive ovulation on the oxidation state and ovarian function in hens. In total, 48 Jing Hong hens aged 17 weeks were randomly divided into high ovulation (HO) and low ovulation (LO) groups. The LO hens were exposed to 6 h of light per day (6 L:18 D) up to 32 weeks to delay the initiation of egg production and then were switched to 16 L:8 …

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