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The Effects Of Lactic Acid Bacterial Inoculants On The Fermentation, Aerobic Stability And In Situ Rumen Degradability Characteristics Of Maize And Sorghum Silages, İsmai̇l Fi̇lya Jan 2002

The Effects Of Lactic Acid Bacterial Inoculants On The Fermentation, Aerobic Stability And In Situ Rumen Degradability Characteristics Of Maize And Sorghum Silages, İsmai̇l Fi̇lya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of lactic acid bacterial inoculants as silage additives on the fermentation, aerobic stability, and in situ rumen degradability of maize (Zea mays) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) silages. Maize was harvested at dent and sorghum was harvested at milk dough stages of maturity. Inoculant 1188 (Pioneer®, USA), H/M F Inoculant No. 9927 (Medipharm, USA), and Lacticil M 74 (Medipharm, Sweden) were used as lactic acid bacterial inoculants. Inoculants were applied to silages at 106cfu g-1 levels. Maize and sorghum were ensiled in 1.5 liter special jars equipped with a lid that enabled …


Effect Of Sodium Lactate On The Microbiological Quality And Shelf-Life Of Ready To Cook Meatballs, Bayram Çeti̇n, Kami̇l Bostan Jan 2002

Effect Of Sodium Lactate On The Microbiological Quality And Shelf-Life Of Ready To Cook Meatballs, Bayram Çeti̇n, Kami̇l Bostan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to investigate the effects of sodium lactate on the microbiological quality and shelf-life of raw meatballs. For this purpose, 0.5%, 1.0% and 2.0% sodium lactate were added to the batter of Inegol meatballs that were prepared in accordance with traditional methods. The samples of meatballs were packed after being shaped and then were stored in a refrigerator for ten days. Over this time, the samples were periodically analysed for sensorial properties, ammonia amounts and microbial counts. The sensorial characteristics of the meatballs were not altered by the addition of sodium lactate. However, sodium lactate retarded microbial …


Determination Of Some Haematological Parameters In Spotted Barb (Capoeta Barroisi Lortet, 1894) And Roach (Rutilus Rutilus, Linnaeus, 1758) Living In Seyhan River (Adana City Region), Aysel Şahan, İbrahi̇m Cengi̇zler Jan 2002

Determination Of Some Haematological Parameters In Spotted Barb (Capoeta Barroisi Lortet, 1894) And Roach (Rutilus Rutilus, Linnaeus, 1758) Living In Seyhan River (Adana City Region), Aysel Şahan, İbrahi̇m Cengi̇zler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted in Seyhan River between May 1997 and May 1998. Basic haematological parameters and effects of seasonal differences on these parameters were determined in Roach (Rutilus rutilus, Linnaeus, 1758) and Spotted Barb (Capoeta barroisi, Lortet, 1894) species which had adapted to water polluted by agricultural, industrial and domestic wastes. The waste of slaughterhouses also flowed into the region. The results of the study showed that there were deviations from standard values for most of the haematological parameters for R. rutilus indicating that R. rutilus individuals were affected by environmental stress factors more than those of C. barroisi.


Production Of Pastırma With Different Curing Methods And Using Starter Culture, Muhammet İrfan Aksu, Mükerrem Kaya Jan 2002

Production Of Pastırma With Different Curing Methods And Using Starter Culture, Muhammet İrfan Aksu, Mükerrem Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of starter culture (Staphylococcus carnosus + Lactobacillus pentosus) on some physical, chemical and microbiological properties of pastırma produced with brine and dry curing methods were investigated. The curing method significantly affected the contents of salt, nitrite, nitrite/nitrate rate at the level of P


Andrological Examinations Of Kangal Sheepdogs (Karabash), Ergun Akçay, Necmetti̇n Teki̇n Jan 2002

Andrological Examinations Of Kangal Sheepdogs (Karabash), Ergun Akçay, Necmetti̇n Teki̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, according to different age groups (1-3, 4-6, 7 years old and over) of Kangal sheepdogs, andrological examinations were performed and the correlations between morphological, functional and spermatological parameters were estimated. In the morphological examinations of the genital organs, testis width, testis length, scrotal circumference, scrotal skin thickness and body weight were measured. The differences between the body weights of the groups were found to be significant (p


An Investigation On Milk Yield And Reproductive Performance Of Holstein Friesian Cows In Kocas State Farm 1. Milk Yield Traits, Serdar Duru, Erdoğan Tuncel Jan 2002

An Investigation On Milk Yield And Reproductive Performance Of Holstein Friesian Cows In Kocas State Farm 1. Milk Yield Traits, Serdar Duru, Erdoğan Tuncel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research was conducted to determine the characteristics of milk yield of Holstein Friesian cows raised at Kocas state farm in Central Anatolia. The material of the research was 970 lactation records of 362 dairy cows raised from 1988 to 1995 at Kocas state farm. Statistical analysis of the records was conducted with the Minitab version 9.2 computer program. Significant differences between groups were determined by the method of Least Significant Difference (LSD). The general mean values of lactation length, lactation milk yield and 305 day milk yield were respectively 304.4±1.39 days, 4966±32.96 kg and 4784± 27.35.


Effects Of Some Environmental Factors On Growth Traits Of Awassi And Redkaraman Lambs, Nuri̇ni̇sa Esenbuğa, Hayri̇ Dayioğlu Jan 2002

Effects Of Some Environmental Factors On Growth Traits Of Awassi And Redkaraman Lambs, Nuri̇ni̇sa Esenbuğa, Hayri̇ Dayioğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the birth weights, weaning weights, pre-weaning daily weight gains, live weights at the end of the grazing period, average daily live weight gains, body weights after shearing and greasy fleece weights were determined. The year had a significant (P


Effects Of Some Environmental Factors On Reproductive Characters Of Awassi And Redkaraman Ewes, Nuri̇ni̇sa Esenbuğa, Hayri̇ Dayioğlu Jan 2002

Effects Of Some Environmental Factors On Reproductive Characters Of Awassi And Redkaraman Ewes, Nuri̇ni̇sa Esenbuğa, Hayri̇ Dayioğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this research, the effects of some environmental factors on the reproductive characters of Awassi and Redkaraman ewes reared at the Research and Application Farm of Agricultural College at Atatürk University were investigated. Year, age of ewes, breed and the linear effect of body weight of ewes at the beginning of mating were studied. The year had no significant effect on any of the reproductive characters. Age of ewes, breed and body weight of ewes at the start of mating caused highly significant (P


Prediction Of The Voluntary Intake And Digestibility Of Forage-Based Diets From Chemical Composition And Ruminal Degradation Characteristics, M. Aki̇f Karsli, James R. Russell Jan 2002

Prediction Of The Voluntary Intake And Digestibility Of Forage-Based Diets From Chemical Composition And Ruminal Degradation Characteristics, M. Aki̇f Karsli, James R. Russell

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Two digestion experiments and an in situ nylon bag experiment were conducted to determine the correlations between chemical composition, ruminal in situ degradation kinetics and OMI, and OM and CP digestibilities of diets in wethers fed forages of varying nutritive value without and with protein supplementation. Wethers were fed ground corn crop residues, oat-berseem clover or alfalfa hay in the first experiment, ground corn crop residues with or without alfalfa or oat-berseem clover hay supplemented with SBM and grain corn mixture to meet the DIP requirement, by using level 1 of the Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle computer program at …


Haemocyte Classification And Differential Counts In The Freshwater Crab, Potamon Fluviatilis, Hi̇jran Yavuzcan Yildiz, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Atar Jan 2002

Haemocyte Classification And Differential Counts In The Freshwater Crab, Potamon Fluviatilis, Hi̇jran Yavuzcan Yildiz, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Atar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Three haemocyte groups were identified in the freshwater crab, Potamon fluviatilis: hyalinocytes, semigranulocytes and granulocytes. The proportion of hyalinocytes was found to be 15%, that of semigranulocytes 54.25% and that of 30.75% granulocytes.


A Case Of Aelurostrongylus Abstrusus Infection In A Cat In İstanbul, Turkey And Its Treatment With Moxidectin And Levamisole, Erkut Tüzer, Müfi̇t Toparlak, Ayşen Gargili, Vedat Keleş, Meltem Ulutaş Esatgi̇l Jan 2002

A Case Of Aelurostrongylus Abstrusus Infection In A Cat In İstanbul, Turkey And Its Treatment With Moxidectin And Levamisole, Erkut Tüzer, Müfi̇t Toparlak, Ayşen Gargili, Vedat Keleş, Meltem Ulutaş Esatgi̇l

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Larvae of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus were identified in the feces of a 2-year-old female cat suffering from dyspnea and incoordination for 18 months. The larvae had a terminal S-shaped projection and a subterminal dorsal spine. The larvae measured 363-378x15 µm (aver. 370x15 µm). Firstly, moxidectin (0.4 mg/kg) was given subcutaneously to 3 healthy stray cats over 1 year old to check adverse effects on cats. No adverse reaction was observed. Then a subcutaneous injection of moxidectin (0.4 mg/kg) was given to the infected cat for treatment on day 0 and this was repeated on day 51. Seventy-nine days after the 2nd …


Micrommata Virescens (Clerck, 1757), A New Species For The Spider Fauna Of Turkey (Araneae, Sparassidae), Abdullah Bayram, Sevda Özdağ Jan 2002

Micrommata Virescens (Clerck, 1757), A New Species For The Spider Fauna Of Turkey (Araneae, Sparassidae), Abdullah Bayram, Sevda Özdağ

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The morphological characteristics of Micrommata virescens (Clerck, 1757), which is recorded for the first time in Turkey, are given.


Relative Importance Of Food Items In Feeding Of Chondrostoma Regium Heckel, 1843, And Its Relation With The Time Of Annulus Formation, Aysun Gümüş, Mahmut Yilmaz, Nazmi̇ Polat Jan 2002

Relative Importance Of Food Items In Feeding Of Chondrostoma Regium Heckel, 1843, And Its Relation With The Time Of Annulus Formation, Aysun Gümüş, Mahmut Yilmaz, Nazmi̇ Polat

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, we analyzed the relative importance of food items of Chondrostoma regium Heckel, 1843. A total of 145 individuals were sampled between April 1993 and March 1994 in Suat Uğurlu Dam Lake. Stomach content analysis was used to determine dietary composition. Relative measures of food item quantity were estimated by two different approaches: the Index of Relative Importance (IRI) and the Geometric Index of Importance (GII). The results from these indices were compared and the most reliable way of estimating dietary composition was discussed. Navicula, Cymbella and Synedra were the most frequently consumed organisms. As C. regium mostly …


New Distributional Records For Rana Bedriagae Caralitana In Anatolia, Uğur Kaya, İ. Ethem Çevi̇k, Uğur C. Eri̇şmi̇ş Jan 2002

New Distributional Records For Rana Bedriagae Caralitana In Anatolia, Uğur Kaya, İ. Ethem Çevi̇k, Uğur C. Eri̇şmi̇ş

Turkish Journal of Zoology

We conducted a herpetofaunal survey on the southern part of the Lake District in Anatolia searching and documenting new sites for herptile species. During the two years of our study three new sites, Gencek Lake (Derebucak/Konya), Derebucak (Konya) and Tınaztepe (Seydişehir/Konya), were recorded for Rana bedriagae caralitana. Of these, the two southernmost records extend the distribution of these subspecies in the Lake District of Anatolia.


The Effects Of Indomethacin, Furosemide And Prostaglandin F2 Alpha On Thyroid Hormone Levels In Rams, İzzet Karahan, İbrahi̇m Pi̇ri̇nçci̇, Ahmet Ateşşahi̇n, Feri̇t Gürsu, Gürkan Çikim, Osman Güler Jan 2002

The Effects Of Indomethacin, Furosemide And Prostaglandin F2 Alpha On Thyroid Hormone Levels In Rams, İzzet Karahan, İbrahi̇m Pi̇ri̇nçci̇, Ahmet Ateşşahi̇n, Feri̇t Gürsu, Gürkan Çikim, Osman Güler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to investigate the changes occurring in the levels of serum thyroid hormone in rams given indomethacin, furosemide and PGF2\alpha. In the study, 20 Akkaraman rams, approximately 2 years old were used. Indomethacin (3.0 mg/kg), furosemide (2.0 mg/kg) and PGF2\alpha (0.1 mg/kg) were intramuscularly given to the animals in one dose and repeated for four consecutive days. Blood samples were collected after drug administrations. Free-total thyriiodothyrionine and thyroxine (T3 and T4) levels were determined using a hormone autoanalyser. Serum free T3 and T4 levels in rams given PGF2\alpha were found to have fallen compared to the …


Detection Of Infectious Bronchitis Virus In Tracheal Organ Cultures Using The Immunoperoxidase Technique, Ayşi̇n Şen, Gürsel Sönmez, Vi̇ldan Caner, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t Jan 2002

Detection Of Infectious Bronchitis Virus In Tracheal Organ Cultures Using The Immunoperoxidase Technique, Ayşi̇n Şen, Gürsel Sönmez, Vi̇ldan Caner, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The applicability of the immunoperoxidase (IP) technique in unfixed-fresh tracheal organ cultures (TOCs) was investigated for rapid detection of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV). For this purpose, TOCs prepared from one-day-old SPF chicks were inoculated with IBV M41 strain in serial dilutions. IBV antigen detected by IP technique in TOCs 18 h postinoculation. IP staining was observed before siliostasis in all dilutions. The IP technique was also applied to detect IBV antigen in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections of TOCs inoculated with IBV M41 strain. Viral antigen was also detected in these sections. Histopathological examinations of IBV M41 infected tracheal rings showed loss …


Studies On Early Diagnosis Of Rhodococcus Equi Infection By Elisa In Foals From Racehorse Breeding Studfarms In The Marmara Region, N. Yakut Özgür, Serkan İki̇z, Arzu Funda Bağcigi̇l, Babür Cari̇oğlu, Ömer Akay, Ati̇lla Ilgaz, Shinji Takai Jan 2002

Studies On Early Diagnosis Of Rhodococcus Equi Infection By Elisa In Foals From Racehorse Breeding Studfarms In The Marmara Region, N. Yakut Özgür, Serkan İki̇z, Arzu Funda Bağcigi̇l, Babür Cari̇oğlu, Ömer Akay, Ati̇lla Ilgaz, Shinji Takai

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Due to the recent increasing mortality rates in 1- to 4-month-old Thoroughbred foals with Rhodococcus equi infection in Turkey, serum samples from 454 foals between 30 and 60 days on studfarms of the Marmara Region, where the Thoroughbred foal population is concentrated, were investigated by ELISA for early diagnosis of the infection. The Tween 20-extracted antigen of the R. equi ATCC 6939 strain was used in the ELISA. Two hundred and nine (46%) of the 454 foals were found to be ELISA-positive. Optical density (OD) values of 0.3 (positive limit) or higher were detected in 43% of foals aged 30-40 …


Detection Of Cattle Infected With Theileria Annulata In Fields By Nested Pcr, Ifat And Microscopic Examination Of Blood Smears, Zati̇ Vatansever, Serpi̇l Nalbantoğlu Jan 2002

Detection Of Cattle Infected With Theileria Annulata In Fields By Nested Pcr, Ifat And Microscopic Examination Of Blood Smears, Zati̇ Vatansever, Serpi̇l Nalbantoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to diagnose Theileria annulata infected cattle by microscopy, IFAT and nested PCR and to compare the sensitivity and specificity of these diagnostic methods. A total of 147 blood and sera samples were collected from healthy cattle in four localities of Polatlı district, Ankara, where tropical theileriosis is prevalent. Examination results revealed positivity rates of 31.3%, 44.9% and 61.2% for microscopy, IFAT and nested PCR, respectively. It was shown that nested PCR is more sensitive and specific when compared to microscopical examination and serological findings. It was also shown that nested PCR is more sensitive …


Effect Of Force Feeding With Various Energy Levels Of Diets On Fattening Performance And Fatty Liver Production Of Adult Geese, Ö. Hakan Muğlali, Ahmet Ergün, Cansu Ağca, Ayhan Güler, Kemal Küçükersan, Mehmet Orman, İlkay Yalçinkaya, Pinar Saçakli Jan 2002

Effect Of Force Feeding With Various Energy Levels Of Diets On Fattening Performance And Fatty Liver Production Of Adult Geese, Ö. Hakan Muğlali, Ahmet Ergün, Cansu Ağca, Ayhan Güler, Kemal Küçükersan, Mehmet Orman, İlkay Yalçinkaya, Pinar Saçakli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of force feeding on the fattening performance, fatty liver production and some blood parameters of adult geese. The level of cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL and LDL in plasma lipids and the hepatic enzymes SGOT, SGPT and ALP were analysed during different periods of the study. While the initial plasma lipid fractions, cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL and LDL, of the control group, group I and group II were 245.42 ± 16.79, 370.14 ± 31.42, 61.42 ± 6.37 and 11.90 ± 1.90; 233.85 ± 8.54, 374.85 ± 37.98, 61.57 ± 4.38 and 10.42 ± 2.22; …


Investigation On Serum Calcium (Ca), Phosphorus (P) And Alkaline Phosphatase (Ap) Levels In Cows With Retained Placenta, Yaşar Akar, Hami̇t Yildiz, Hakan Keçeci̇, Muhterem Aydin Jan 2002

Investigation On Serum Calcium (Ca), Phosphorus (P) And Alkaline Phosphatase (Ap) Levels In Cows With Retained Placenta, Yaşar Akar, Hami̇t Yildiz, Hakan Keçeci̇, Muhterem Aydin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P) and alkaline phosphatase (AP) levels of the blood serum of cows with retained placenta (RP) were measured and the role of these parameters on the etiology of the RP was investigated. A total of 28 different ages and breeds of cows, of which 14 (group 1) had retained placenta and 14 (group 2) discharged fetal membranes (within 3-8 hours of delivery) were used as the material of the study. Additionally, these two groups were divided into two subgroups, according to the sexes of their calves, and three subgroups called groups A (3 years), …


A Study On The Determination Of Some Parameters Of The Scorpion Fish (Scorpaena Porcus Linne., 1758) Caught By Bottom Nets In The Area Of Sinop In Terms Of Fishery Biology, Habi̇l Uğur Koca Jan 2002

A Study On The Determination Of Some Parameters Of The Scorpion Fish (Scorpaena Porcus Linne., 1758) Caught By Bottom Nets In The Area Of Sinop In Terms Of Fishery Biology, Habi̇l Uğur Koca

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In the present research, which was carried out during the period of June 1996 to May 1997 in order to determine some population parameters of the scorpion fish (Scorpaena porcus Linne., 1758) in the Sinop region, a total of 633 individuals were investigated according to age, length, weight and sex composition, growth rate, the relationship of length-weight, Von Bertalanffy Growth Formula and the condition factor. The sex ratio of the stock was determined to be 43.76% female and 56.24% male and it was found that the fish were 1-6 years old. In the research, the relationship of length-weight was found …


The Effect Of Zinc On Body Weight And Some Serum Enzymes In Rats, Süleyman Korkut Tekeli̇, Nezi̇r Yaşar Toker, Fatma Tekeli̇ Jan 2002

The Effect Of Zinc On Body Weight And Some Serum Enzymes In Rats, Süleyman Korkut Tekeli̇, Nezi̇r Yaşar Toker, Fatma Tekeli̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

100 male Wistar albino rats were used in this study. After the adaptation period, the rats were divided into 5 equal groups. The experimental period lasted 22 days. Food and water were given ad libitum. 0 ppm, 100 ppm, 500 ppm, 1,000 ppm and 2,000 ppm zinc were given by nasogastric probe to the control, experiment-1, experiment-2, experiment-3 and experiment-4 groups respectively, on days 1, 6, 11, 16, and 21 of the experimental period. The animals were weighed and blood samples were taken on days 2, 7, 12, 17, 22 of the experimental period. AST, ALT and ALP levels in …


Effect Of Oxytocin Administered In The Early Stage Of The Oestrous Cycle On The Length Of The Oestrous Cycle And Levels Of Serum Progesterone, Plasma A Vitamin And Ss-Carotene In Cows, Hami̇t Yildiz, Mehmet Çay Jan 2002

Effect Of Oxytocin Administered In The Early Stage Of The Oestrous Cycle On The Length Of The Oestrous Cycle And Levels Of Serum Progesterone, Plasma A Vitamin And Ss-Carotene In Cows, Hami̇t Yildiz, Mehmet Çay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to analyse the effect of the application of oxytocine in the early stage of the oestrous cycle on the levels of serum progesterone and plasma vitamin A and ß-carotene during the cycle. Five Swiss-Brown cows were used during two oestrous cycles. Blood samples were collected during the first cycle starting after synchronization and then a total daily dose of 100 I.U. oxytocine was applied subcutanously as a half dose at 12 hour intervals on days on 4, 5 and 6 of the second cycle. During the same cycle, blood samples were again collected, from …


Some Microbiological And Chemical Properties Of Pastırma Produced Using Potassium Nitrate And Starter Culture, Muhammet İrfan Aksu, Mükerrem Kaya Jan 2002

Some Microbiological And Chemical Properties Of Pastırma Produced Using Potassium Nitrate And Starter Culture, Muhammet İrfan Aksu, Mükerrem Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, pastırma samples were produced using potassium nitrate and commercial starter culture (Staphylococcus carnosus + Lactobacillus pentosus). The meat for pastırma was dry cured with NaCl, glucose and saccarose together with KNO_3. The use of starter culture in pastırma production had a significant effect on counts of total aerobic mesophilic bacteria, Micrococcus/Staphylococcus and lactic acid bacteria. The maximum counts of microorganisms were found in the 2^{nd} stage of the drying process. There was no significant difference between yeast mould counts in control and starter added samples. Nitrite and nitrate residues were lower in commercial starter added samples than …


Lethal Chlorine Concentrations For The Pearl Oyster Pinctada Radiata (Leach, 1814), Müni̇r Zi̇ya Lugal Göksu, Fatma Çevi̇k, Özlem Findik Jan 2002

Lethal Chlorine Concentrations For The Pearl Oyster Pinctada Radiata (Leach, 1814), Müni̇r Zi̇ya Lugal Göksu, Fatma Çevi̇k, Özlem Findik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the lethal chlorine concentrations (LC) and residual chlorine concentrations in water for a fouling organism, the pearl oyster Pinctada radiata (Leach, 1814) [Avicula], were investigated during May 1999-April 2000. The study was carried out under laboratory conditions at 20ºC. Acute toxicity tests were conducted under a flow through system by using continuous application of chlorine according to bioassay test methods. Test solutions were made by using an appropriate amount of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl^{-}). According to the results, the 24h-LC_{50} was 1.75 mgl^{-1} and the residual chlorine was 0.47 mgl^{-1} for LC_{50} of Pinctada radiata.


Some Mineral Substance Levels In Serum Of Sheep And Goat Grazing In Hatay Region, Suat Erdoğan, Yaşar Ergün, Zeynep Erdoğan, Tünay Kontaş Jan 2002

Some Mineral Substance Levels In Serum Of Sheep And Goat Grazing In Hatay Region, Suat Erdoğan, Yaşar Ergün, Zeynep Erdoğan, Tünay Kontaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out on 93 sheep and 92 goats which were all clinically healthy and raised in the pasture conditions in the Hatay region. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein between June and July (1999) in Altınözü, Reyhanlı, Yayladağı, Samandağı and Dörtyol province. Serum samples were analysed by atomic absorption spectrophotometry for copper and zinc. Sodium and potassium levels were determined by flame photometry, calcium levels were quantified by Eppendorf photometry, magnesium was measured by spectrophotometry and selenium was determined by fluorometry. In the Hatay region, Mg 1.08±0.02 mmol/L, Ca 2.38±0.06 mmol/L, Na 149.07±2.06 mmol/L, K …


Membrane Specific Carbonic Anhydrase (Ca-Iv) Expression In Bovine Lung: The Effects Of Alcoholic And Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Nazan Demi̇r, Hayrunni̇sa Nadaroğlu, Yaşar Demi̇r Jan 2002

Membrane Specific Carbonic Anhydrase (Ca-Iv) Expression In Bovine Lung: The Effects Of Alcoholic And Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Nazan Demi̇r, Hayrunni̇sa Nadaroğlu, Yaşar Demi̇r

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Carbonic anhydrase (CA) (carbonate hydrolyase: E. C. 4.2.1.1) from bovine lung was purified by a new method and characterized. The purification level was 4306-fold. The optimum temperature for maximum enzyme activity was 37.5°C. The optimum pH was 7.4, varying between 3.5 and 10.0. SDS-polyacryamide gel electrophoresis (3-10% discontinuous SDS-PAGE) showed two distinct bands for CA-IV. The molecular weights of the enzymes were found to be approximately 54.000 and 29.000, respectively. V_{max} and K_{M} values were calculated with p-nitrophenyl acetate as substrate (166.7 µmol/L*min, 5.59*10_{-2} M, respectively). Changes in enzyme activity were determined in the presence of some chemicals: sulfanilamide, NaN_3, …


Incidence And Pathologic Studies On Liver Telangiectasis In Beef Cattle, Ayhan Atasever, Sevi̇l Atalay Vural, Şenay Berki̇n Jan 2002

Incidence And Pathologic Studies On Liver Telangiectasis In Beef Cattle, Ayhan Atasever, Sevi̇l Atalay Vural, Şenay Berki̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, 3470 livers of beef cattle slaughtered by the Ankara Meat and Fish Company were inspected. In these animals, 82 livers had telangiectasis, and the incidence of lesions was 2.3%. They were characterized grossly by single or multiple red-brown foci, generally 1 to 5 mm in diameter, and occasionally larger. They were located on the parietal surface of the lobus dexter or rarely scattered throughout the organ. Microscopically, dilated sinusoids filled with erythrocytes were observed in initial lesions; the distortion, atrophy and necrosis of hepatocytic cordons were seen in advanced cases. There was no correlation between liver abscesses …


The Prevalence Of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (Bvdv) Infections In Cattle And Existence Of Persistently Infected Cattle In The Trakya Region, Seyyal Ak, İbrahi̇m Firat, H. Hakan Bozkurt, Veli̇ Gülyaz, Kemal Ak Jan 2002

The Prevalence Of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (Bvdv) Infections In Cattle And Existence Of Persistently Infected Cattle In The Trakya Region, Seyyal Ak, İbrahi̇m Firat, H. Hakan Bozkurt, Veli̇ Gülyaz, Kemal Ak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of BVDV infection and existence of persistently infected (PI) cattle in the Trakya region. In total, 260 samples of leukocytes were isolated from dairy cows (65 samples) and breeding bulls (65 samples) and also from cows and bulls in slaughterhouses (65 samples from each). After two blind passages in foetal bovine kidney (FBK) cell culture, they were screened for BVDV antigen with indirect immunoperoxidase labelling. For detecting PI cattle among BVDV positive live animals, new samples were taken and labelled, approximately two months after the first sampling. It was found …


Comparison Of The Effects Of Some Wound Healing Materials On Full Thickness Skin Wounds In Rabbits, Servet Kiliç, Necati̇ Ti̇murkaan, Sami̇ Ünsaldi, Ci̇han Günay, Özmen İstek, Bestami̇ Yilmaz Jan 2002

Comparison Of The Effects Of Some Wound Healing Materials On Full Thickness Skin Wounds In Rabbits, Servet Kiliç, Necati̇ Ti̇murkaan, Sami̇ Ünsaldi, Ci̇han Günay, Özmen İstek, Bestami̇ Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The values of some materials with various mechanisms of actions on the wound healing were determined using qualitative and quantitative parameters and histopathologic findings. A total of 48 full thickness skin wounds, 4 from each of 12 rabbits, were created on their dorsal aspects. Of these wounds, 4 were allocated to group 1 (control), 24 to group 2 and 20 to group 3. Op-site, epigard, tagaderm, sclera, rabbit amnion and cow amnion were used in group 2 and yeast, methycellulose (MS), polyethhylenglcacol (PEG), lanolin and silvadene in group 3. Postoperatively, the wound surfaces were macroscopically examined and the effects of …