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Details On The Histomorphological Characteristics Of Marine Sea Pen, Virgularia Gustaviana, From The Persian Gulf, Zeinab Rezaei, Abdolali Movahedinia, Negin Salamat, Mohammad Sharif Ranjbar
Details On The Histomorphological Characteristics Of Marine Sea Pen, Virgularia Gustaviana, From The Persian Gulf, Zeinab Rezaei, Abdolali Movahedinia, Negin Salamat, Mohammad Sharif Ranjbar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Sea pens or pennatulaceans (Phylum Cnidaria, Order Pennatulacea) are colonial marine octocorals that typically anchor themselves into soft sediment. They make large colonies from the intertidal zone down to the abyssal plain that provide an important structural habitat to other organisms. In the present study, the morphological and histological characteristics of the dominant species of Virgularia gustaviana, the dominant sea pen species of the Persian Gulf, were surveyed. Samples of V. gustaviana were collected along the coastal intertidal zone of the Soru and Bandar Abbas beaches, located at the northeast of the Persian Gulf. The sea pens were then fixed …
Cheyletiella Yasguri Smiley, 1965 (Acarina: Cheyletiellidae) Infestations In Six Puppies In Kocaeli Province Of Turkey, And Successful Treatment With Selamectin, Onur Ceylan, Önder Öztürk
Cheyletiella Yasguri Smiley, 1965 (Acarina: Cheyletiellidae) Infestations In Six Puppies In Kocaeli Province Of Turkey, And Successful Treatment With Selamectin, Onur Ceylan, Önder Öztürk
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Cheyletiellosis is a highly contagious infestation caused by Cheyletiella mites, particularly in pets. This clinical case report was performed to give information about canine cheyletiellosis in 45-days-old Poodle puppies showing mainly pruritus and dandruff symptoms. Mites were detected in stereo microscopic examination of hair and skin scraping samples collected from dogs brought to a private veterinary clinic in Kocaeli province of Turkey. All collected materials were preserved in eppendorf tubes containing 70% ethanol and sent to the parasitology laboratory for species identification. Mite preparations for microscopic examination were prepared, and the species causing infestations in puppies was identified as Cheyletiella …
Effects Of Feeding Varying Levels Of Inoculated Compost On Productive Performance, Egg Quality Traits, Organoleptic Properties, And Immune Response Of Commercial Layers, Muhammad Irfan, Shahid Mehmood, Athar Mahmud, Aftab Ahmad Anjum
Effects Of Feeding Varying Levels Of Inoculated Compost On Productive Performance, Egg Quality Traits, Organoleptic Properties, And Immune Response Of Commercial Layers, Muhammad Irfan, Shahid Mehmood, Athar Mahmud, Aftab Ahmad Anjum
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A study was conducted to evaluate the impact of varying dietary inoculated compost levels on production performance, egg quality traits, and immune response of white laying hens (LSL) during the peak production phase (28 to 40 weeks). For this purpose, a total of 270 birds were randomly distributed into 5 dietary groups with 6 replicates each in techno battery cages having 9 birds per replicate following completely randomized design. Experimental diets were comprised of an increasing level of inoculated compost (0, 3, 6, 9, and 12%) and each diet was balanced (iso-caloric and iso-nitrogenous). The control group birds fed a …
Technical Staffs' Knowledge And Attitudes Survey Regarding Tail Docking On Dairy Farms Of Turkey, Çağri Çağlar Si̇nmez, İsmai̇l Ülger, Gökhan Aslim, Ali̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Mahmut Kali̇ber
Technical Staffs' Knowledge And Attitudes Survey Regarding Tail Docking On Dairy Farms Of Turkey, Çağri Çağlar Si̇nmez, İsmai̇l Ülger, Gökhan Aslim, Ali̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Mahmut Kali̇ber
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The study examined the knowledge, beliefs, and attitudinal drivers of technical staff and breeders regarding tail docking and the incidence of docking on large-scale dairy farms (≥100 cattle) in Turkey. Survey responses were analyzed using the Mann?Whitney U test to determine attitudinal differences between respondents who self-reported docking tails or not docking their cattle. Using face-toface interviews of 210 respondents at 206 Turkish dairy farms was carried out. Tail docking procedures were practiced on 27.1% of the surveyed farms. At the time of the tail docking, 57.9% of cattle were less than 12 months of age. The most frequent tail …
Genetic Variation In The Bovine Myogenic Determination Factor 1 (G.782g>Apolymorphism) And Its Influence On Carcass Traits In Turkish Grey Steppe Cattle, Sena Ardiçli, Özden Çobanoğlu
Genetic Variation In The Bovine Myogenic Determination Factor 1 (G.782g>Apolymorphism) And Its Influence On Carcass Traits In Turkish Grey Steppe Cattle, Sena Ardiçli, Özden Çobanoğlu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
MyoD1 gene is a member of the myogenic differentiation gene family, which plays a crucial role in growth and development. There is a lack of information about the MyoD1variants and their phenotypic influences in Turkish Grey Steppe cattle. Therefore the present study aimed to determine the genetic variability of MyoD1 g.782G>A polymorphism and to evaluate its effects on carcass characteristics in Turkish Grey Steppe cattle. Analyses were conducted on a total of 142 Turkish Grey Steppe bulls. The PCR-RFLP technique was used for genotyping of the g.782G>A polymorphism in exon 1 of the MyoD1 gene. The population genetic …
Effect Of Neem (Azadirachta Indica) And Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum) Leaves Powder Ongrowth Performance, Hemato-Biochemical Profile And Carcass Traits Of Japanese Quail (Coturnix Japonica), Luqman Arshad, Syed Zeeshan Haider Naqvi, Jibran Hussain, Hala Naeem, Saima Shahzad, Amna Aslam, Abd Ur Rehman, Abdul Ghayas
Effect Of Neem (Azadirachta Indica) And Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum) Leaves Powder Ongrowth Performance, Hemato-Biochemical Profile And Carcass Traits Of Japanese Quail (Coturnix Japonica), Luqman Arshad, Syed Zeeshan Haider Naqvi, Jibran Hussain, Hala Naeem, Saima Shahzad, Amna Aslam, Abd Ur Rehman, Abdul Ghayas
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The current research investigated the growth performance, hematology, serum biochemistry of Japanese quails fed Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) leaves powder with basic diet. A total number of 300 one-week old Japanese quail chicks were divided randomly into four dietary treatments with five replicates each (15 birds per replicate). Dietary treatments were: T0 or control or basal diet, T1 (Neem 0.5%), T2 (Tulsi 1%) and T3 (Neem 0.25% + Tulsi 0.5%) in basal diet. Growth performance parameters (feed intake, body weight, weight gain and feed conversion rate) were determined weekly. Hematology, serum biochemistry, carcass traits were evaluated on …
Evaluation Of Survival Rate Of Fogera Calves And Their Crossbred At Chagni Cattle Breed Improvement And Andasa Livestock Research Centres, Tazeb Gessess, Godadaw Misganaw, Yohannes Dagnew
Evaluation Of Survival Rate Of Fogera Calves And Their Crossbred At Chagni Cattle Breed Improvement And Andasa Livestock Research Centres, Tazeb Gessess, Godadaw Misganaw, Yohannes Dagnew
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The study was conducted in Chagni Cattle Bred Improvement and Andassa Livestock Research Center of Western, Amhara region to evaluate the survival rate of pure Fogera and their HolsteinFriesian crossbred calves. A retrospective type of study design was used for conducting the study. The data used in the study was taken from the records of Chagni ranch and Andassa Livestock Research Center between 2011 and 2017. The survival rates were estimated by using cox regression and Kaplan-Meier model of Stata software. The mortality rate was 3% which was nearly the optimum level that many scholars agreed for successful rearing practices. …
Elastography Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (Arfi): An Investigation Of Ocularelasticity In Dogs With Chronic Secondary Glaucoma, Gabriela Morais Madruga, Marcus Antonio Rossi Feliciano, Marjury Cristina Maronezi, Marcella Rosa Filézio, Thaís Guimarães Morato Abreu, Alexandre Pinto Ribeiro, Feancimery Aparecida Fachini, Karina Kamachi Kobashigawa, Igor Cezar Kniphoff Da Cruz, Ricardo Andres Ramirez Uscategui, José Luiz Laus
Elastography Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (Arfi): An Investigation Of Ocularelasticity In Dogs With Chronic Secondary Glaucoma, Gabriela Morais Madruga, Marcus Antonio Rossi Feliciano, Marjury Cristina Maronezi, Marcella Rosa Filézio, Thaís Guimarães Morato Abreu, Alexandre Pinto Ribeiro, Feancimery Aparecida Fachini, Karina Kamachi Kobashigawa, Igor Cezar Kniphoff Da Cruz, Ricardo Andres Ramirez Uscategui, José Luiz Laus
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the elasticity of the optic nerve (ON) and retinal-choroid-sclera complex (RCSC) in dogs with healthy eyes and secondary glaucoma using ARFI elastography. ARFI elastography was performed on normal eyes (n = 25) and affected by glaucoma (n = 25). The mean values of shear wave velocity (SWV) of the ON and RCSC were compared between groups by the Student?s t-test. The correlation between elastography measurements of the ON and RCSC and the intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured. The SWV of the optic nerve in glaucomatous eyes (4.77 ± 1.59 m/s) …
Comparison Of Different Extraction Solvents Used In Gc-Ms Analysis For Detectingvolatile Odor Compounds In Heat Cow Sweat, Özgül Ani̇taş, Serap Göncü
Comparison Of Different Extraction Solvents Used In Gc-Ms Analysis For Detectingvolatile Odor Compounds In Heat Cow Sweat, Özgül Ani̇taş, Serap Göncü
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The accurate estrus detection is essential for successful reproduction. Many scientists reported the importance of pheromones for accurate detection of estrus. In addition, the choice of the appropriate device and the appropriate extraction solvent is important for obtaining quickly and more estrus-specific pheromones. In this study, sweat samples were collected in heat cows and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the gas chromatography mass spectrometry were evaluated using three different solvents (diethyl ether, dichloromethane, and hexane) for extraction. VOCs with different numbers and different ratios were identified in all three extraction solvents. As the solvent, 9 compounds were detected in diethyl …
Detection Of Rhodococcus Equi By Pcr From Foals And Determination Of Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Şükrü Kirkan, Uğur Parin, Hafi̇ze Tuğba Yüksel Dolgun, Eli̇f Oya Oral
Detection Of Rhodococcus Equi By Pcr From Foals And Determination Of Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Şükrü Kirkan, Uğur Parin, Hafi̇ze Tuğba Yüksel Dolgun, Eli̇f Oya Oral
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The scope of this research was determination of Rhodococcus equi isolates and antimicrobial susceptibilities in nasal swab specimen taken from animals between 0 and 6 months of age period. R. equi was identified from 10 isolates (11.1%) by automatic identification device. The verification of isolates were conducted by 16S ribosomal RNA PCR. VapA gene presence was detected in two (20%) isolates and multidrug resistance was identified against 11 antimicrobials. The antimicrobial resistance to macrolides and rifampin is arising worldwide since the excessive usage of the chemotherapeutics in various breeding farms just by evaluating monitoring outcomes. These results exhibit the presence …
Forage Yield And Quality Of Hungarian Vetch Mixture With Oat Varieties Under Rainfedconditions, Hakan Kir
Forage Yield And Quality Of Hungarian Vetch Mixture With Oat Varieties Under Rainfedconditions, Hakan Kir
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted to determine the appropriate mixture rates of Hungarian vetch and oat varieties in Kırşehir province of Turkey for two years 2017-2019. In this study, the yield and quality characteristics of single and mixed cultivations of three oat (Avena sativa L.) varieties and Hungarian vetch (Vicia pannoica Crantz) were determined. Yield characteristics such as green forage and dry matter, crude protein and digestible dry matter yields and quality characteristics such as crude protein ratio, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, digestible dry matter, total digestible nutrient, dry matter intake and relative feed value were examined in the …
Investigation Of The Zinc Accumulation In The Tissue And Performance In Broilers Raisedwith High Levels Of Zinc Sulfate Feed Under Heat Stress, Thawinan Waeothong, Jai Wei Lee, Liang Chou Hsia
Investigation Of The Zinc Accumulation In The Tissue And Performance In Broilers Raisedwith High Levels Of Zinc Sulfate Feed Under Heat Stress, Thawinan Waeothong, Jai Wei Lee, Liang Chou Hsia
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of feeding zinc sulfate on the growth performance, Zn accumulation in the tissue, and the tibia quality. First day old of 100 chicks were randomly assigned to 10 experimental groups in a 5 (0 mg/kg Zn, 40 mg/kg ZnO, 40 mg/kg ZnSO$_{4}$.H$_{2}$O, 500 mg/kg ZnSO$_{}$, and 1000 mg/kg ZnSO$_{4}$) × 2 (high and low temperature) factorial arrangement under randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each experimental group was replicated with 10 birds. Birds were kept in individual cage until 42 days. The results showed that broilers receiving the zinc sulfate supplementation …
Functional And Microvascular Anatomy Of The Ocular Bulb In Wild Pig: A Scanningelectron Microscopic Study, Lutfi̇ Takci, İbrahi̇m Kürtül, Sadik Yilmaz
Functional And Microvascular Anatomy Of The Ocular Bulb In Wild Pig: A Scanningelectron Microscopic Study, Lutfi̇ Takci, İbrahi̇m Kürtül, Sadik Yilmaz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study searched the functional, macro- and microvascular anatomy of the ocular bulb in the 20 wild pigs to evaluate the effects of domestication on the eye comparatively by applying macroanatomical dissection techniques, Crossmon?s modified triple staining technique, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) through corrosion cast technique. The ocular bulb was vascularized by the internal ophthalmic artery along with the external ophthalmic artery. Erythrocytes were observed in the capillaries of the inner layers of the retina. Distinctive functional adaptations were documented in the microvasculature of the ocular components, such as the marginal capillaries with irregular enlargements and narrowings following parallelly …
Antioxidant Supplementation Ameliorates Bull Sperm Parameters And Fertilizing Abilityfollowing The Freeze-Thaw Process, Pürhan Barbaros Tuncer, Serpi̇l Sariözkan, Mustafa Numan Bucak, Serhat Büyükleblebi̇ci̇
Antioxidant Supplementation Ameliorates Bull Sperm Parameters And Fertilizing Abilityfollowing The Freeze-Thaw Process, Pürhan Barbaros Tuncer, Serpi̇l Sariözkan, Mustafa Numan Bucak, Serhat Büyükleblebi̇ci̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study's goal was to reveal the effects of antioxidant supplementation on motility, motion characters, morphology, DNA integrity, and fertilizing potential of cryopreserved bovine sperm. The ejaculates were collected from three Holstein bulls. At least ten ejaculates were collected per bull. The ejaculates were immediately separated into five aliquots, diluted in the Cryobos (Magapor Co. Ltd., Zaragoza, Spain) commercial extender, including 2.5 mM taurine, 2.5 mM cysteine, 2.5 mM methionine, 2.5 mM glutamine, and no additives were used. Afterward, they were frozen in 0.25 mL French straws, and liquid nitrogen was used for the storage of semen. The supplementation of …
Novel Heat Index Models For Subtropical Region Based On Daily Milk Production Incrossbred Holstein Cows, Neeraj Kashyap, Atish Kumar Chakravarty, Bharti Deshmukh
Novel Heat Index Models For Subtropical Region Based On Daily Milk Production Incrossbred Holstein Cows, Neeraj Kashyap, Atish Kumar Chakravarty, Bharti Deshmukh
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The quantification of the effect of heat stress imposed due to higher rate of heat gain on animal production is a prerequisite while estimating effects of heat stress. Temperature humidity index (THI) models developed empirically using meteorological parameters have been utilized as an indicator of heat stress. This study attempted to develop a heat index model with respect to productivity of the crossbred Holstein cows. More than 1.23 million daily milk yield records of 1860 crossbred cattle spread over a duration of 30 years were utilized. Statistically significant (p < 0.0001) partial regression coefficients were estimated as 0.0748 ± 0.0009 for dry bulb temperature (T$_{db}$) and -0.2228 ± 0.0011 for wet bulb temperature in model 1, -0.0182 ± 0.0005 T$_{db}$ and -0.1205 ± 0.0006 for vapour pressure in model 2, -0.0150 ± 0.0006 for Tdb and -0.1151 ± 0.0006 for dew point temperature in model 3 while as -0.1283 ± 0.0004 for T$_{db}$ and -0.0394 ± 0.0002 for relative humidity in model 4. The ratio of the partial regression coefficients of meteorological parameters (ß2/ß1) was -2.9791 in model 1, 6.8739 in model 2, 7.6731 in model 3 and 0.3073 in model 4. The developed THI models are based on the effect of meteorological parameters on daily productivity of the dairy animals, so the weightages to meteorological parameters were contrastingly different than the reported THI models. These models may successfully be used to evaluate the impact of heat stress on crossbred Holstein cows with respect to milk productivity and many other traits.
Residue Depletion Of Sarafloxacin In Black-Bone Silky Fowl Tissues After Oraladministration, Bao-Tao Liu, Shi-Kai Sun, Li Chen, Junjun Yu
Residue Depletion Of Sarafloxacin In Black-Bone Silky Fowl Tissues After Oraladministration, Bao-Tao Liu, Shi-Kai Sun, Li Chen, Junjun Yu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, the residue depletion of sarafloxacin in black-bone silky fowl (BSF) was studied after oral doses of sarafloxacin (10 mg/kg BW for 7 consecutive days). Muscle and liver tissues were collected at differentwithdrawal periods and determined by HPLC-MS/ MS method. The limit of detection for sarafloxacin was 1.0 μg/kg, and the recoveries from blank fortified samples were 93.53%~108.47% with coefficients of variation less than 9.28%. At first day after ending sarafloxacin treatment, the mean concentrations of sarafloxacin in muscle and liver were 366.88 ± 129.51 and 120.35 ± 46.86 μg/kg, respectively, higher than their maximum residue limits (10 …
Distribution And Localization Of Endocrine Cells In The Digestive System Of Chukarpartridge (Alectoris Chukar), Hülya Kara, Zekeri̇ya Özüdoğru, Dervi̇ş Özdemi̇r, Hülya Balkaya
Distribution And Localization Of Endocrine Cells In The Digestive System Of Chukarpartridge (Alectoris Chukar), Hülya Kara, Zekeri̇ya Özüdoğru, Dervi̇ş Özdemi̇r, Hülya Balkaya
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
There are different types of endocrine cells that are located in the gastrointestinal system of birds and mammals. In birds, the digestive system anatomically completes the formation in the embryonic period, and in the period after hatching. Morphological and physiological differences with nutrition are formed and functionalized. The present study aimed to evaluate immunohistochemical distribution and localization of endocrine cells in the digestive tract of chukar partridges (Alectoris chukar) using antisera against serotonin, somatostatin, gastrin, and glucagon. In this study, after 20 chukar partridges were slaughtered, organs of the digestive system were obtained and stained for immunohistochemical analysis. In our …
Effect Of Vanadium (Iv) Chloride Supplementation On Appetite-Related Hormone Levels Inrats With Experimentally Induced Diabetes, Tünay Kontaş Aşkar, Adnan Adi̇l Hi̇şmi̇oğullari, Olga Büyükleblebi̇ci̇, Hati̇ce Nur Er Sarikaya
Effect Of Vanadium (Iv) Chloride Supplementation On Appetite-Related Hormone Levels Inrats With Experimentally Induced Diabetes, Tünay Kontaş Aşkar, Adnan Adi̇l Hi̇şmi̇oğullari, Olga Büyükleblebi̇ci̇, Hati̇ce Nur Er Sarikaya
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Vanadium is one of the essential trace elements for mammals, which has important functions in the metabolism of carbohydrates. There is limited data about the effects of vanadium (IV) chloride supplementation on appetite-related hormones in literature. Our target was to analyse the impacts of vanadium supplementation on appetite-related hormone (leptin, nesfatin-1 and apelin) levels in rats with experimentally induced diabetes. Twenty eight male Sprague-Dawley albino rats were used in this study. After formation of diabetes, 0.3 mg/mL of vanadium was added to drinking water of rats for four weeks. A substantial increment was found in serum glucose (p < 0.001), HbA1c (p < 0.001), HOMA-IR (p < 0.01), and leptin (p < 0.001) levels and a significant decrease in insulin, apelin and nesfatin-1 concentrations in diabetic rats. Moreover, blood glucose, HbA1c, HOMA-IR, and leptin levels decreased in diabetic + vanadium group, but nesfatin-1 (1.74 ± 0.94 ng/mL), apelin (1.74 ± 0.94 ng/mL), and insulin concentrations were found higher compared with the diabetic group. As a result of this study, vanadium has increased the levels of circulating nesfatin-1 and apelin levels in diabetic rats while decreasing blood glucose and leptin concentrations. But further studies are required to determine the blood glucose lowering effects of vanadium and its relationship with appetite related hormones in diabet.
Power Of Body Live Weights In Differentiation Physiological Growth Of Goat Breeds, Raed Alatiyat, Amani Al-Dawood
Power Of Body Live Weights In Differentiation Physiological Growth Of Goat Breeds, Raed Alatiyat, Amani Al-Dawood
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
We assumed that live body weight (LBW) would be useful to be utilized as informative categorical variable in differentiation goat performance towards better assignment into breeds. One-day old goat kids of both sexes were separately allocated as 3 breeds: Baladi, crossbreds and Shami. The kid LBW was recorded weekly until the 12th week of age. Weekly LBW showed a significant increase (p < 0.05) for both males and females of the 3 breeds and highly significant (p < 0.0001) between breeds. The high phenotypic correlation between most of the studied measurements encouraged us to investigate their efficiency in breed differentiation at early life age. Results showed that only LBW of the week 1, 2, 5, 9, and 11, and week 1, 2, 3, 11, and 12 were efficient in discriminating male and female kids, respectively. These results were better presented by showing significant genetic distances (p < 0.0001) between the breeds using the Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic mean (UPGMA) dendrogram. It is inferred that the phylogenetic tree lengths of the three breeds were 29.02 and 222.13 for male and female kids, respectively. Baladi and crossbred kids of both sexes grouped into one cluster closer than Shami kids. The canonical discriminant analysis was proved its successfulness for identifying breed based on LBW measurement.
Identification Of Micrornas In The Follicular And Luteal Tissues Of Holstein-Friesian Cows, Selçuk Özdemi̇r, Seli̇m Çomakli
Identification Of Micrornas In The Follicular And Luteal Tissues Of Holstein-Friesian Cows, Selçuk Özdemi̇r, Seli̇m Çomakli
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulate many physiological pathways, including development, cell differentiation, immune response as well as diseases by post-transcriptional processes. However, information is limited regarding the biological roles of miRNAs in the development of the follicular and luteal tissues in cows. The main aim of the present study was to identify miRNAs that are expressed in the follicular and luteal tissues of cows. We used a comparative RNA sequencing method to identify miRNA candidates that might play key roles in the follicular and luteal phases of Holstein cows. Nine miRNAs were expressed at a high ratio: 8 in the follicular tissue …
Chemical Castration Using An Intratesticular Injection Of Mannitol: A Preliminary Studyin A Rat Model, Mohammad-Ali Maadi, Mehdi Behfar, Amir Rasaei, Ali Shalizar-Jalali, Gholamreza Najafi, Vahid Mohammadi
Chemical Castration Using An Intratesticular Injection Of Mannitol: A Preliminary Studyin A Rat Model, Mohammad-Ali Maadi, Mehdi Behfar, Amir Rasaei, Ali Shalizar-Jalali, Gholamreza Najafi, Vahid Mohammadi
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was aimed to evaluated chemical sterilization using an intra-testicular injection of mannitol 20% in rats. Fifty male Wistar rats were divided into five groups, including 1) intact, 2) surgical castration and, 3 to 5) intra-testicular injections of normal saline, hypertonic saline, and mannitol, respectively. The baseline testosterone levels were measured. Surgical castration was performed in group 2. Intra-testicular injections were performed in groups 3, 4, and 5. On day 60, the testosterone level was evaluated. Then, sperm count, viability, motility, morphological abnormalities and DNA damage were studied. Gonadosomatic index was recorded on day 60. Serum testosterone level was …
Comparison Of Feed Value Of Amaranthus Powellii Willd. Forage To Some Roughagefeeds, Gökhan Fi̇li̇k, Ayşe Gül Fi̇li̇k
Comparison Of Feed Value Of Amaranthus Powellii Willd. Forage To Some Roughagefeeds, Gökhan Fi̇li̇k, Ayşe Gül Fi̇li̇k
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to compare the chemical composition, in vitro digestibility, protein and energy value, roughage value of Amaranthus powellii Willd. forage to the most commonly used alfalfa hay and wheat straw in ruminant nutrition. Amaranthus powellii Willd. forage has the potential to be a third quality roughage according to its relative feed value assessment of 104.55 ± 0.67. In addition, the relative forage quality assessment developed for feeding dairy cattle was 97.73 ± 0.05 for Amaranthus powellii Willd. forage, which had a higher the relative forage quality value than alfalfa hay and wheat straw, and it …
An Assessment Of Ensiling Potential In Maize X Legume (Soybean And Cowpea) Binarymixtures For Yield And Feeding Quality, Erdem Gülümser, Hani̇fe Mut, Uğur Başaran, Medi̇ne Çopur Doğrusöz
An Assessment Of Ensiling Potential In Maize X Legume (Soybean And Cowpea) Binarymixtures For Yield And Feeding Quality, Erdem Gülümser, Hani̇fe Mut, Uğur Başaran, Medi̇ne Çopur Doğrusöz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, maize and legume intercropping were evaluated in terms of silage yield and quality. Maize (Zea mays L.''M'') was intercropped with soybean (Glycine max L. ''S'') and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. ''C'') as binary mixtues (maize + legume), and the seed rates were as follows: 100 + 0%, 75 + 25%, 50 + 50% and 25 + 75%. The harvested plants were chopped with the particle size of < 2, ensiled in 2 kg plastic jars and left fermentation at 25 ± 2 °C for 45 days. In this study, silage yield, dry matter ratio, pH value, crude protein ratio, acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, digestibility of dry matter, dry matter intake, total digestibil nutrient relative feed values, lactic acid, acetic acid, butyric acid, malic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, oxalic acid, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium contents were determined. All the M + S mixtures showed high performance in terms of Flieg score and lactic acid content. The highest relative feed quality value was determined in the sole cowpea (156.4) and 25M + 75S% (148.5) mixture. As a result, intercropping maize with legumes resulted in superior silage quality without a reduction in yield.
Leukocyte Esterase Reagent Strips: Rapid, Economical And Reliable Cow Side Test Forsubclinical Endometritis, Arshaq Asfar, Khursheed Ahmad Sofi, Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, Abrar Ahad Malik, Asloob Ahmad Malik
Leukocyte Esterase Reagent Strips: Rapid, Economical And Reliable Cow Side Test Forsubclinical Endometritis, Arshaq Asfar, Khursheed Ahmad Sofi, Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, Abrar Ahad Malik, Asloob Ahmad Malik
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out in crossbred cows (>60 DIM) to evaluate leukocyte esterase (LE) strip test, protein strip test, pH strip test, white side test (WST) of estrual mucus, in comparison to endometrial cytology (EC) using cytobrush (CB) as reference diagnostic method for subclinical endometritis (SCE). Endometrial cytology was done in 78 cows with ≥4% PMNs as cut-off value for SCE. Leukocyte esterase strip test was done by contacting estrual mucus with multireagent urinalysis reagent strips and results recorded after 10 min. Similarly, protein and pH strip tests were conducted using the same strips and results recorded after …
Failure Of Passive Transfer In Neonatal Calves In Dairy Farms In Ankara Region, Erdal Kara, Ebubeki̇r Ceylan
Failure Of Passive Transfer In Neonatal Calves In Dairy Farms In Ankara Region, Erdal Kara, Ebubeki̇r Ceylan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study, as a model for the farms in Turkey implementing professional herd management protocols, was conducted to examine a variety of factors in relation to the prevalence of failure of passive transfer (FPT) and the passive transfer (PT) in dairy farms in Ankara. A total of 400 calves and 363 cows from 9 different farms practicing professional herd management systems and employ full-time veterinarians were included in the study. Following the birth of the calf, colostrum was taken from cows, blood samples were taken from calves at 24-48 h of age and analysed for IgG using ELISA. FPT was …
Investigation Of Relationships Between Placental Characteristics And Kid Birth Weight Ingoats, Çağri Kandemi̇r, Fatma Akkaya, Turğay Taşkin, Bi̇sem Ni̇sa Kandemi̇r
Investigation Of Relationships Between Placental Characteristics And Kid Birth Weight Ingoats, Çağri Kandemi̇r, Fatma Akkaya, Turğay Taşkin, Bi̇sem Ni̇sa Kandemi̇r
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the relationships among the kid birth weight, the placental, and cotyledon traits in Saanen goats. The effect of parity, birth type, and birth weight (BIRWT), on placental and cotyledon characteristics, were analyzed by the general linear model. Significant differences for birth type occurred on cotyledon length (CL) and cotyledon depth (CDEP). The means for cotyledon width (CWID) and cotyledon depth (CDEP) were 21.52 and 0.361 mm, respectively. The general means of total cotyledon surface area (TCSA), cotyledon number (CN), and cotyledon weight (CWE) were 67.27 cm$^{2}$, 66.76 unit, and 153.51 g, respectively. …
Effects Of Different Selection Strategies On Subsequent Breeder Performance, Slaughter,And Carcass Traits Of Japanese Quail, Sohail Ahmad, Jibran Hussain, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Athar Mahmud, Shahid Sherzada, Muhammad Usman, Abdur Rehman, Muhammad Zaid
Effects Of Different Selection Strategies On Subsequent Breeder Performance, Slaughter,And Carcass Traits Of Japanese Quail, Sohail Ahmad, Jibran Hussain, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Athar Mahmud, Shahid Sherzada, Muhammad Usman, Abdur Rehman, Muhammad Zaid
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The present study evaluated the effect of different selection strategies in four closebred flocks (CBF) at three ages on subsequent breeder performance and carcass traits. A total of 540 Japanese quails already selected for higher body weight from four CBF (Major, Kaleem, Saadat, and Zahid) at three ages (10, 12, and 14 weeks) were subjected to 3 selection strategies (i.e. pedigree, mass selection, and randombred control). In pedigree selection, 108 birds with higher body weight were selected with full pedigree record whereas, in the mass selection, 324 birds with higher body weight were selected to be the parents of the …
Assessment Of Blood Metabolites, Serum Enzymes, And Serum Minerals In Dietaryprobiotics Fed Captive Asian Elephants, Dharmendra Chharang, Sheela Choudhary, Lenin Bhatt
Assessment Of Blood Metabolites, Serum Enzymes, And Serum Minerals In Dietaryprobiotics Fed Captive Asian Elephants, Dharmendra Chharang, Sheela Choudhary, Lenin Bhatt
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was organised to evaluate the effect of supplementation of dietary probiotics on blood biochemistry in 18 captive Asian elephants of 30-62 years age and 3495 ± 133.34 kg body weight (BW) for two months. To observe the results in different groups, i.e. control with no probiotic (T$_{1}$) and the other two with probiotics which contained 1 × 10$^{9}$ CFU/g concentrate of Lactobacillus acidophilus (T$_{2}$) and 1 × 10$^{9}$ CFU/g concentrate of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (T$_{3}$), they were given 50 kg BW/day (dose range 48-89 g per day/elephant). The elephants were randomly divided into three groups with six elephants each. …
Postpartum Uterine Involution And Ovarian Follicular Dynamics In Crossbreed Anatolianwater Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) During Summer Season, Oktay Yilmaz, Ebubeki̇r Yazici, Hasan Çi̇çek, Haci Ahmet Çeli̇k, Cangi̇r Uyarlar, Mehmet Uçar
Postpartum Uterine Involution And Ovarian Follicular Dynamics In Crossbreed Anatolianwater Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) During Summer Season, Oktay Yilmaz, Ebubeki̇r Yazici, Hasan Çi̇çek, Haci Ahmet Çeli̇k, Cangi̇r Uyarlar, Mehmet Uçar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
It was aimed to monitor postpartum (pp) uterine involution and follicular wave pattern by transrectal ultrasonography and detection of concentrations of milk progesterone (P4) in eleven water buffaloes during the summer season in Turkey. The data obtained from the first day of calving to positive pregnancy diagnosis were evaluated on a daily basis. Uterine position scores and nonechogenic material showed a decreasing grade pattern related to the time (P < 0.0001). A time effect was evident with uterine horn thickness (P < 0.05) or intercaruncular zone thickness (P < 0.01) and uterine horn lumen (P < 0.01). Uterine horn thickness showed a gravidity x time interaction (P < 0.05). Gravidity x time interaction was not evident in total uterine horn thickness but time effect was seen (P < 0.0001). Time effect was also evident for the thickness of uterine body (P < 0.0001) and cervix uteri (P < 0.01). The uterine body and horns were returned to previously nongravid state on day 26.00 ± 2.38 and the interval from calving to complete disappearance of uterine fluid was accomplished on day 31.44 ± 3.23 pp. The previously gravid and nongravid uterine horns, uterine body and cervix uteri involuted on day 31.42 ± 1.39, 28.37 ± 0.65, 29.37 ± 0.73 and 27.87 ± 0.47 pp, respectively. The interval from calving to first observation of dominant follicle of nonovulatory wave was 18.54 ± 6.91 days and on average 3.45 ± 1.91 nonovulatory waves were observed. Postpartum first ovulation occurred on day 64.45 ± 18.49. One and two wave models or combination of both waves were observed. The interval from calving to pregnancy was 72.36 ± 21.33 days. The maximum concentrations of milk P$_{4}$ during short or normal cycles and pregnancy were 0.62 ng/mL, 2.2 ng/mL, and 4.04 ng/mL, respectively. In conclusion, the presence of one or two waves should be considered when estrous synchronization programmes are planned in Anatolian water buffaloes during summer season.
Associations Of Snps In Ghr Gene With Growth And Milk Yield Of Anatolian Buffaloes, Meti̇n Erdoğan, Mustafa Tekerli̇, Koray Çeli̇keloğlu, Özlem Hacan, Serdar Koçak, Zehra Bozkurt, Samet Çi̇nkaya, Mustafa Demi̇rtaş
Associations Of Snps In Ghr Gene With Growth And Milk Yield Of Anatolian Buffaloes, Meti̇n Erdoğan, Mustafa Tekerli̇, Koray Çeli̇keloğlu, Özlem Hacan, Serdar Koçak, Zehra Bozkurt, Samet Çi̇nkaya, Mustafa Demi̇rtaş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to investigate the associations between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in the growth hormone receptor (GHR) gene and growth and milk yields of Anatolian buffaloes. Growth records of genotyped 3012 Anatolian buffaloes and 467 lactations of 329 cows from them were used. The overall means of weights at birth, six and 12 months of ages and lactation milk yield were 29.377 ± 0.342 kg, 96.15 ± 1.48 kg, 165.54 ± 2.18 kg, and 976.3 ± 39.9 kg, respectively. Three mutations (g.31601787 G > A, g.31601784 G > A, and g.31601783 G > del) in GHR were detected. A least-squares …