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Serological And Microbiological Investigation On Turkey Rhinotracheitis Virus (Trtv) Infection Of Chickens And Turkeys, Yavuz Çokal, Ayşi̇n Şen Jan 2003

Serological And Microbiological Investigation On Turkey Rhinotracheitis Virus (Trtv) Infection Of Chickens And Turkeys, Yavuz Çokal, Ayşi̇n Şen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 426 serum samples were examined from 9 broiler and 7 broiler breeder flocks showing clinical signs of swollen head syndrome (SHS). Turkey rhinotracheitis virus antibodies in 8 broiler flocks were between 31.8 and 75.9% and in broiler breeder flocks between 5.4 and 48.6%, with a commercial ELISA. Typical clinical symptoms were observed for SHS in broilers and broiler breeders. During the study, turkey flocks showing clinical signs were not detected. The antibodies to TRTV were between 5.5 and 80.0% in 7 out of 10 broiler flocks, and between 20.0 and 57.1% in 3 out of 4 fattening …


The Effects Of Maturity On Range Quality And Animal Performance, M. Aki̇f Karsli, Suphi̇ Deni̇z, Hüseyi̇n Nursoy, Ni̇hat Denek, Hakki Akdeni̇z Jan 2003

The Effects Of Maturity On Range Quality And Animal Performance, M. Aki̇f Karsli, Suphi̇ Deni̇z, Hüseyi̇n Nursoy, Ni̇hat Denek, Hakki Akdeni̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of maturity on the range quality and weight gain of male and female lambs, and the time at which supplementation is needed. The experiment was conducted at TİGEM Altındere Agricultural experiment station. At the start of the grazing season, four 4-m^2 areas from 3 different (expected to be heavily grazed) locations of range were excluded from grazing with cages. Dry matter (DM) yield and DM loss due to grazing at different periods of the grazing season were determined from these areas. Forage samples were collected from grazed and ungrazed areas …


Controlling The Breeding Season Using Melatonin And Progestagen In Kıvırcık Ewes, Huri̇ye Horoz Kaya, Güven Kaşikçi, Kemal Ak, Serhat Alkan, Cumhur Sönmez Jan 2003

Controlling The Breeding Season Using Melatonin And Progestagen In Kıvırcık Ewes, Huri̇ye Horoz Kaya, Güven Kaşikçi, Kemal Ak, Serhat Alkan, Cumhur Sönmez

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of melatonin and progestagen sponge administrations separately and together on the reproductive performance at the onset of the breeding season were investigated in Kıvırcık ewes. On June 22, to 40 anoestrous and non-lactating ewes were administrated melatonin (Regulin) implants. On July 14, progestagen (Synchron) sponges were inserted in 20 of these ewes and in 20 other ewes. They were removed 14 days later and on the day of removal the ewes were given 600 I.U. pregnant mare's serum gonadotrophin (PMSG). The other 20 ewes served as controls. Rams were introduced on July 28. The lambing percentages of the …


Cattle Rumen Tissue Arginase And Molecular Weights Of Its Subunits, Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Sema Temi̇zer Ozan Jan 2003

Cattle Rumen Tissue Arginase And Molecular Weights Of Its Subunits, Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Sema Temi̇zer Ozan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The arginase was partially purified from cattle rumen tissue and its properties were investigated and thereafter compared with those of other tissue arginases. The specific activity of the purified enzyme was found about 150 times greater than that of the crude rumen homogenate. The molecular weight of native arginase, estimated by gel filtration on a Sephadex G-150 column, was 122 500 ± 2500 and those of subunits of the enzyme, estimated by SDS-PAGE and gel filtration on a Sephadex G-100 column, were 44 000 ± 1000 and 34 500 ± 500. This indicates that the native enzyme is a trimer …


Effects Of Cadmium On Uterine Contractions In Different Species In Vitro, Haki̇ Kara, Kadi̇r Servi̇, Yaşar Akar Jan 2003

Effects Of Cadmium On Uterine Contractions In Different Species In Vitro, Haki̇ Kara, Kadi̇r Servi̇, Yaşar Akar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of cadmium on oxytocin-induced myometrium contractions in rats, cows and cats in vitro. The frequency was 12.20 ± 1.2, 11.25 ± 2.7 and 10.70 ± 2.5/10 min, respectively, after 0.01 mM oxytocin induced with myometrial samples in rats, cows and cats. The peak amplitude was 3.84 ± 0.50, 3.44 ± 0.65 and 3.35 ± 0.45 g, respectively, after oxytocin induction. The frequency and peak amplitude decreased after the addition of 0.01 mM cadmium chloride (CdCl_2). The frequency was 1.2 ± 0.4 (p < 0.001), 2.5 ± 0.5 (p < 0.001) and 2.0 ± 0.6(p < 0.001), respectively, and the peak amplitude was 0.7 ± 0.3 (p < 0.001), 1.2 ± 0.2 (p < 0.001) and 0.8 ± 0.4 g (p < 0.001), respectively, in rat, cow and cat myometrium. Finally, the myometrium contractions were completely inhibited in the three species. In conclusion, the effects of cadmium may inhibit both calcium channels and the intracellular-induced mechanism.


The Effect Of Replacing Different Levels Of Sorghum Vulgare With No Bran In Place Of Barley On Fattening Performance And Wool Quality In Akkaraman Lambs, Hali̇t İmi̇k, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer, Meli̇k Aytaç, Ayli̇n Aylanç Jan 2003

The Effect Of Replacing Different Levels Of Sorghum Vulgare With No Bran In Place Of Barley On Fattening Performance And Wool Quality In Akkaraman Lambs, Hali̇t İmi̇k, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer, Meli̇k Aytaç, Ayli̇n Aylanç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of different levels (0%, 8%, 16%, 23% and 32%) of Sorghum vulgare (0.7%) containing low tannen added to the rations of lambs in place of barley on live weight gain, concentrate consumption, feed efficiency, digestibility of total dry matter of feeds and wool quality in lambs were examined. Forty-five 2.5-month-old Akkaraman lambs were used in the study. The experiment lasted 56 days. The groups were fed 71% barley (control group), 62% barley + 8% sorghum (group 1), 53% barley + 16% sorghum (group 2), 48.3% barley + 23% sorghum (group 3), and 41% barley + …


The Relationship Between The Stages Of The Sexual Cycle, The Pregnancy And Postpartum Periods And Vaginal Flora In Kangal Breed Bitches, Murat Findik, Ni̇l Maral, Oktay Keski̇n, Hakan Kalender, Jale Erdeğer, Seli̇m Aslan Jan 2003

The Relationship Between The Stages Of The Sexual Cycle, The Pregnancy And Postpartum Periods And Vaginal Flora In Kangal Breed Bitches, Murat Findik, Ni̇l Maral, Oktay Keski̇n, Hakan Kalender, Jale Erdeğer, Seli̇m Aslan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed on females of the Kangal Breed (Turkish Anatolian Shepherd Dog) with the aim of determining the relationship between the stages of the sexual cycle and vaginal flora. The stages of the cycle in Kangal bitches (n= 16) were determined by performing vaginoscopic, vaginal cytologic and ultrasonographic checks at regular intervals and examining vaginal swab samples bacteriologically. The swab samples were inoculated onto 7% sheep blood agar and incubated for 18-24 h at 37 ºC and total counts of the resulting colonies were evaluated. In addition, inoculations were made onto 7% sheep blood agar, PPLO agar, Columbia …


The Effects Of Vitamin E Supplementation On The Myofibrillar Protein Of Male Morkaraman Lambs, Muhammet İrfan Aksu, Nesi̇mi̇ Aktaş, Mükerrem Kaya, Muhli̇s Maci̇t Jan 2003

The Effects Of Vitamin E Supplementation On The Myofibrillar Protein Of Male Morkaraman Lambs, Muhammet İrfan Aksu, Nesi̇mi̇ Aktaş, Mükerrem Kaya, Muhli̇s Maci̇t

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effect of vitamin E usage (75 days, 45 mg/day of vitamin E (DL-\alpha tocopheryl acetate)) on the myofibrillar proteins in male Morkaraman lamb meat was investigated. SDS-PAGE gels indicated that vitamin E supplementation to the diet did not have any effect on actin and myosin; however it had a fractional effect on tropomyosin. For pH values, no differences were observed between the control and vitamin E supplemented groups.


Survival Of Yersinia Enterocolitica During The Manufacture And Ripening Of Mihalıç Cheese, Mehmet Kurtuluş Cem Şen, Seran Temelli̇, Süreyya Saltan Evrensel Jan 2003

Survival Of Yersinia Enterocolitica During The Manufacture And Ripening Of Mihalıç Cheese, Mehmet Kurtuluş Cem Şen, Seran Temelli̇, Süreyya Saltan Evrensel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The survival of Yersinia enterocolitica strain 0:9 was investigated during the manufacturing and ripening of Mihalıç cheese produced from raw milk. Mihalıç cheese was produced after inoculating 10^5 cfu/ml of Y. enterocolitica strain 0:9 into raw milk. All cheese samples were ripened at + 4 °C for 30 days in 18 to 22% of brine. Samples taken from raw milk, scalded and strained curd, and cheese on days 1, 3, 5, 8, 15 and 21 of the ripening process were analyzed for Y. enterocolitica, pH values and salt content. In raw milk, where initial inoculated Y. enterocolitica counts were 10^5 …


The First Giardia Infection In Cattle Gall Bladder, Serpi̇l Değerli̇, Semra Özçeli̇k Jan 2003

The First Giardia Infection In Cattle Gall Bladder, Serpi̇l Değerli̇, Semra Özçeli̇k

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Giardia is a ubiquitously distributed flagellate protozoon that inhabits the small intestine of its host. In this paper, Giardia infection is reported in the gall bladder of an adult cow. Faecal samples from asymptomatic dairy cows and calves from several farms in Zara, Sivas, were studied by direct examination and the zinc sulphate flotation techniques. No Giardia cysts were found in 106 samples. In addition, the gall bladders of cattle provided from the slaughterhouse in Sivas were tested by direct and zinc sulphate flotation technique examination. Giardia trophozoites were found in 1.7% of the 56 gall bladders tested. This is …


Some Microbiological And Chemical Properties Of Bologna-Type Sausage Samples From Different Brands, Güzi̇n Apaydin, Zi̇ya Gökalp Ceylan, Mükerrem Kaya Jan 2003

Some Microbiological And Chemical Properties Of Bologna-Type Sausage Samples From Different Brands, Güzi̇n Apaydin, Zi̇ya Gökalp Ceylan, Mükerrem Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the microbiological and chemical quality of bologna-type sausage samples from 4 different brands (A,B,C,D) sold in Erzurum markets was determined. Microbiological analysis showed that while the total aerobic mesophilic bacteria numbers were


Effect Of Steam And Acid Treatment On The Feed Value Of Lentil Straw, Hati̇ce Kalkan, Ali̇ Karabulut Jan 2003

Effect Of Steam And Acid Treatment On The Feed Value Of Lentil Straw, Hati̇ce Kalkan, Ali̇ Karabulut

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research was carried out to determine the possibilities of improving the feed value of lentil straw with steam and acid treatment. Lentil straw (Lens culinaris M.) was used as feed material and three 3-year-old, Kıvırcık rams fitted with rumen cannula were used as the animal material. Lentil straw was impregnated with different concentrated H_2SO_4 solutions, and then autoclaved at different periods and temperatures. After these treatments, the nutrient contents and cell wall components of the lentil straw were determined, and rumen degradability characteristics were determined with the nylon bag technique and gas production technique. In conclusion, higher cell wall …


Studies On The In Vitro Maturation Of Cat Oocytes, Mi̇that Evecen, Hatem Atalla, Sema Bi̇rler, Alper Baran, Kemal Ak Jan 2003

Studies On The In Vitro Maturation Of Cat Oocytes, Mi̇that Evecen, Hatem Atalla, Sema Bi̇rler, Alper Baran, Kemal Ak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of gonadotrophin and Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) supplemented Synthetic Oviduct Fluid (SOF) and Ham's F-10 media on the in vitro maturation of cat oocytes. Oocytes collected from spayed stray queens served as the material of the study. The ovaries were brought to the laboratory within 2 h in PBS solution at 38 °C. Recovered oocytes were divided into two groups (Group 1: SOF + 0,4% BSA + 10 µg/ml FSH + 10 µg/ml LH, group 2: Ham's F-10 + 0,4% BSA + 10 µg/ml FSH + 10 µg/ml LH) …


Hepatorenal Syndrome And Efficiency Of Aldosterone Receptor Blockade On Hepatorenal System And Systemic Hemodynamics In Dogs With Experimentally Induced Hepatic Cirrhosis, Remzi̇ Gönül, Utku Bakirel, Abdullah Kayar, Yücel Meral, Mehmet Erman Or, Gülbi̇n Şennazli, Aydin Gürel, Emi̇ne Akdeni̇zli̇ Jan 2003

Hepatorenal Syndrome And Efficiency Of Aldosterone Receptor Blockade On Hepatorenal System And Systemic Hemodynamics In Dogs With Experimentally Induced Hepatic Cirrhosis, Remzi̇ Gönül, Utku Bakirel, Abdullah Kayar, Yücel Meral, Mehmet Erman Or, Gülbi̇n Şennazli, Aydin Gürel, Emi̇ne Akdeni̇zli̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the clinical signs of hepatorenal syndrome that occurs during hepatic cirrhosis were investigated and a variety of diagnosis and therapy methods were investigated in the experimentally ligated bile ducts of dogs. The test group with ligated bile ducts (n = 14) and the sham operated control group (n = 14) were divided into 2 sub groups and administered a derivative of spironalactone (Aldoctan® tablet), an antagonist of the aldosteron receptor, at 1.5 mg/kg daily for 5 weeks. Hepatorenal changes and the systemic effects of the drug were determined by comparing the control and test groups during the …


Determination Of The Microbiological Quality Of Some Dairy Desserts, Mustafa Ali̇şarli, Yakup Can Sancak, Levent Akkaya, Ci̇hangi̇r Eli̇bol Jan 2002

Determination Of The Microbiological Quality Of Some Dairy Desserts, Mustafa Ali̇şarli, Yakup Can Sancak, Levent Akkaya, Ci̇hangi̇r Eli̇bol

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was designed to demonstrate the microbiological qualities of cream pastries and puddings obtained from five different confectioneries in Van. A total of 175 samples, consisting of 100 pudding samples (sütlaç 25, keşkül 30, supangile 25, kazandibi 20) and 75 cream pastries (butter-cream 25, chocolate-cream 25, fruit-cream 25), were analysed. The drop plate technique was used to determine the numbers of total anaerobic bacteria, enterobactericeae, lactobacilli, pseudomonas and yeasts/moulds, and the spread plate technique was used to determine the total number of micrococci/staphylococci. The mean numbers of total aerobic bacteria were found to be 2.16, 3.18, 4.65, 2.75, 6.08, …


Egg Production And Some Hatchability Characteristics Of Rock Partridges (Alectoris Graeca) Mated At Different Rates, Orhan Çeti̇n Jan 2002

Egg Production And Some Hatchability Characteristics Of Rock Partridges (Alectoris Graeca) Mated At Different Rates, Orhan Çeti̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the hatchability characteristics of rock partridges mated at the ratio of one male to three females, one male to four females and one male to five females. Egg production/hen (%), fertile eggs/hen, fertility, hatchability and hatchability of fertile eggs of one male to three females, one male to four females and one male to five females groups were determined to be 40.53, 48.79 and 44.85%; 38.94, 42.16 and 38.30%; 88.37, 81.73 and 81.95%; 69.70, 65.47 and 66.50% and 78.97, 79.78 and 81.16%, respectively. There were significant differences between total egg production/hen and the …


Growth Performance, Body Traits And Fillet Composition Of The European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax) Reared In Various Salinities And Fresh Water, O. Tufan Eroldoğan, Meti̇n Kumlu Jan 2002

Growth Performance, Body Traits And Fillet Composition Of The European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax) Reared In Various Salinities And Fresh Water, O. Tufan Eroldoğan, Meti̇n Kumlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of various salinities and fresh water (FW) (0.4 ppt) on the growth performance, body traits and fillet composition of juvenile and young sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in FW were investigated in two separate experiments in this study. In Experiment 1, following acclimation, sea bass juveniles (9.5 ± 0.5 g) were reared in 240-L fibreglass tanks (40 x 40 x 150 cm) for 90 days in five different treatments (FW, 10, 20, 30 and 40 ppt). The fish cultured in FW, 10 and 20 ppt grew better than those at 30 or 40 ppt (P < 0.05). Salinity did not affect the crude protein, lipid or ash content of the fish (P > 0.05). Yet, the dry …


Serological Survey Of Bovine Leptospirosis In Kars And Ardahan Provinces, Mi̇that Şahi̇n, Fuat Aydin, Vi̇ldan Özdemi̇r, Oktay Genç, M. Ali̇ Güler Jan 2002

Serological Survey Of Bovine Leptospirosis In Kars And Ardahan Provinces, Mi̇that Şahi̇n, Fuat Aydin, Vi̇ldan Özdemi̇r, Oktay Genç, M. Ali̇ Güler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, leptospiral antibodies were investigated by Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) in order to detect leptospirosis and serotypes which cause leptospira infection in cattle raised in Kars and Ardahan. Live and sonicated antigens prepared from Leptospira hardjo and Leptospira grippotyphosa serotypes were used. Blood samples were taken from 150 cattle under 2 years of age and 840 cattle 2 years of age or older (a total of 990) which were unvaccinated against leptospirosis in 30 rural settlements. Seropositivity against L. hardjo and L. gripotyphosa was detected in 333 (33.63%) and 359 (36.26%) blood …


Seasonal Variation And Meat Composition Of Blue Crab (Callinectes Sapidus, Rathbun, 1896) Caught In İskenderun Bay, North-East Mediterranean, Canan Türeli̇, Ünal Erdem, Mehmet Çeli̇k Jan 2002

Seasonal Variation And Meat Composition Of Blue Crab (Callinectes Sapidus, Rathbun, 1896) Caught In İskenderun Bay, North-East Mediterranean, Canan Türeli̇, Ünal Erdem, Mehmet Çeli̇k

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The seasonal variation and meat composition of blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896) were investigated. Twenty (10 male, 10 female) crabs were used each season. The total weight of the samples was estimated and the ratios of crude protein, lipid, dry matter and crude ash were obtained from meat of the body and claws. Comparatively higher values of dry matter, crude ash and lipid were determined for the claw meat of males in winter. In the same season the crude protein and lipid composition of claws and crude ash of body meat were higher in females than other meat. The …


Comparative Study Of Butorphanol-Ketamin Hcl And Xylazine-Ketamin Hcl Combinations For Their Clinical And Cardiovascular/Respiratory Effects In Healthy Dogs, İbrahi̇m Demi̇rkan, Gülteki̇n Atalan, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce, İsa Özaydin, Fi̇kret Çelebi̇ Jan 2002

Comparative Study Of Butorphanol-Ketamin Hcl And Xylazine-Ketamin Hcl Combinations For Their Clinical And Cardiovascular/Respiratory Effects In Healthy Dogs, İbrahi̇m Demi̇rkan, Gülteki̇n Atalan, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce, İsa Özaydin, Fi̇kret Çelebi̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The cardiovascular/respiratory and clinical effects of a xylazine-ketamine combination or a butorphanol-ketamine combination for the induction of anaesthesia in dogs were compared. A total of 12 dogs (two groups 6 dogs each) were premedicated with either xylazine (group I) or butorphanol (group II) and anaesthetized with ketamine HCl and monitored at 0, 5, 15, 30 and 60 min after induction. Sedative effects in both groups started within 15 min. Respiratory rate was significantly decreased in group I (P < 0.05). Body temperature was significantly altered after 15 min in group I (P < 0.05 and P < 0.001). Haematological analyses indicated that there were no differences in pH values between the groups. It was concluded that butorphanol followed by ketamine was comparable with xylazine plus ketamine for the induction of anaesthesia in healthy dogs.


Analysis Of The Crude Antigen Of Hymenolepis Nana From Mice By Sds-Page And The Determination Of Specific Antigens In Protein Structure By Western Blotting, Bahadir Gönenç Jan 2002

Analysis Of The Crude Antigen Of Hymenolepis Nana From Mice By Sds-Page And The Determination Of Specific Antigens In Protein Structure By Western Blotting, Bahadir Gönenç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Protein bands of crude antigens of Hymenolepis nana were determined by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. Thirty Swiss albino mice were allotted into two groups of 15 each as positive (infected with H. nana) and negative (non-infected with H. nana) groups. The natural infections of H. nana and other helminths were determined by centrifugal flotation of faeces. After bleeding, the mice were necropsied and their guts were examined for H. nana and other intestinal helminths. Sera from mice were tested by Western blotting and the bands obtained from positive and negative groups were compared. The specific protein band for H. nana …


Morphological Defects In Turkey Semen, Serhat Alkan, Alper Baran, Ö. Banu Özdaş, Mi̇that Evecen Jan 2002

Morphological Defects In Turkey Semen, Serhat Alkan, Alper Baran, Ö. Banu Özdaş, Mi̇that Evecen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The goal of this study was to evaluate the abnormal spermatozoa rates and types of American Bronze turkeys under Turkish conditions. Semen was collected from toms by abdominal massage and pooled once a week for 10 weeks. After pooling, the semen samples were examined morphologically and mean abnormal rates and types were evaluated. A total abnormal spermatozoa rate of 17 ± 0.06% was determined. Acrosome and mid-piece defects were the leading defects at 66 ± 0.36%. Tail defects of 22 ± 0.18% and head defects of 11 ± 0.11% were the next most prevalent. In conclusion, we observed that the …


Application Of Western Blotting For The Immunodiagnosis Of Fasciola Hepatica In Cattle Using Excretory/Secretory Antigens, H. Oğuz Sarimehmetoğlu Jan 2002

Application Of Western Blotting For The Immunodiagnosis Of Fasciola Hepatica In Cattle Using Excretory/Secretory Antigens, H. Oğuz Sarimehmetoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, protein bands of excretory/secretory antigens of Fasciola hepatica were determined using SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. Blood and faecal samples were obtained from cattle brought to Kazan slaughterhouse. After examining the organs and faecal samples of these cattle for Fasciola hepatica and other helminths, serum samples were divided into two groups as positive (10 cattle) and negative (5 cattle) for F. hepatica. The sera of these two groups were tested using Western blotting. The bands obtained from the sera of positive and negative groups were compared and the specific protein bands for F. hepatica infection were 36, 29 …


Morphological Adaptation Of Rat Skeletal Muscle To A Cold Environment, Fati̇me Geyi̇koğlu, Aysel Temelli̇, Abdullah Özkaral Jan 2002

Morphological Adaptation Of Rat Skeletal Muscle To A Cold Environment, Fati̇me Geyi̇koğlu, Aysel Temelli̇, Abdullah Özkaral

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Male Sprague-Dawley rats (SD) were kept in medium between the postnatal 80^{th} and 130^{th} day while environmental temperature (from 20 to 5 ºC) and photoperiod were decreased gradually. The weight of the animals adapted to the cold and the weight and length of the external digitorum longus (EDL) muscle were measured. When compared with controls, in a cold environment the weight and fiber length of the muscle was reduced significantly. In addition, EDL muscle was separated into two (red and white) by using the succinic dehydrogenase (SDH) method and the percentage of fiber types and fiber diameters according to mitochondria …


Comparative Study On The Effects Of Wire, Polydioxanone, And Mini Titanium Plate Osteosynthesis Materials On The Healing Of Mandibular Fractures: An Experimental Study In Rabbits, Hasan Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Si̇bel Orhun Jan 2002

Comparative Study On The Effects Of Wire, Polydioxanone, And Mini Titanium Plate Osteosynthesis Materials On The Healing Of Mandibular Fractures: An Experimental Study In Rabbits, Hasan Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Si̇bel Orhun

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, corpus mandibula fractures were experimentally induced on 30 rabbits and 3 different materials were used for fixation. Thirty rabbits were arranged into 3 groups and then wire, polydioxanone and mini plate and screw osteosynthesis materials were used. The fracture healing was examined and compared with clinical, radiological and histological results. From the radiological results the parameters of groups were compared with Lane and Sandhu scale system in terms of callus tissue, mineralization and remodeling. The histological results were evaluated according to the Modified Heiple scoring and compared for histological fracture healing and callus tissue. At the end …


Understanding The Infectious Agent In Nvcjd: Role Of Copper, Edi̇z Demi̇rpençe, Fi̇li̇z Akbiyik Jan 2002

Understanding The Infectious Agent In Nvcjd: Role Of Copper, Edi̇z Demi̇rpençe, Fi̇li̇z Akbiyik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

No abstract provided.


Isolation And Identification Of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus In Some Fish Species And Clams (Venus Gallina), Ayşegül Aydin, Ece Soyutemi̇z Jan 2002

Isolation And Identification Of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus In Some Fish Species And Clams (Venus Gallina), Ayşegül Aydin, Ece Soyutemi̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to establish techniques used in the isolation and identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and investigate the presence of V. parahaemolyticus in fish and clams. Between June 1998 and June 2000, a total of 46 fish samples including 14 anchovies, 12 whiting, 10 horse mackerel and 10 sardines collected from fish markets in Bursa and a total of 70 clam samples collected from shellfish stations in Sakarya and Kocaeli districts were tested for V. parahaemolyticus. Fish samples were found to be free of V. parahaemolyticus. It was detected that total isolation from clams was 10 (14.3%). All the …


The Effects On Food Intake And Nutrient Digestibility Of Different Conservation Methods Of Whole Crop Barley Harvested At Boot Stage In Lambs, Fuat Gürdoğan, Pinar Tatli, İ. Hali̇l Çerçi̇, M. Ali̇ Azman Jan 2002

The Effects On Food Intake And Nutrient Digestibility Of Different Conservation Methods Of Whole Crop Barley Harvested At Boot Stage In Lambs, Fuat Gürdoğan, Pinar Tatli, İ. Hali̇l Çerçi̇, M. Ali̇ Azman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the effects on food intake and nutrient digestibility of different methods of conservation of whole crop barley harvested at boot stage and the feasibility of producing whole crop barley as a second crop after cereal harvest. In this study, six male 8-month-old Akkaraman lambs were used. The experiment was carried out with individual boxes of 6X6 Latin square design. This study included six groups. The Pç group was ensiled after wilting 24-48 h under a roof, the Pt group was ensiled after wilting for 24-48 h on the ground, the Y+S group was ensiled …


The Prevalance Of Tick Species (Ixodoidea) In Cattle, Sheep And Goats In The Burdur Region, Turkey, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur Jan 2002

The Prevalance Of Tick Species (Ixodoidea) In Cattle, Sheep And Goats In The Burdur Region, Turkey, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted with the aim of identifying the tick species infesting cattle, sheep and goats and their seasonal activities in the Burdur area of Turkey. The study was carried out between 1 September 1999 and 31 August 2000 on animals owned by local farmers in Burdur and 14 surrounding villages. The study centres were visited twice a month. The ticks collected from animals and barns were brought to the laboratory and identified at species level by stereo-microscopic examination. A total of 756 cattle, 996 sheep and 698 goats were examined. During the study period, a total of 3280 …


Testis Characteristics In Ile De France (If) X Akkaraman (Ak)(G1) Male Lambs, Gürsel Dellal Jan 2002

Testis Characteristics In Ile De France (If) X Akkaraman (Ak)(G1) Male Lambs, Gürsel Dellal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research was carried out on 125-day-old Ile de France (IF)X Akkaraman (AK) (G1) male lambs. In the research, the phenotypic parameters of some testis characteristics determined before and after slaughtering were calculated. The least-squares means of left and right testis diameters, left and right testis lengths, left and right testis volumes before and after slaughtering were found to be 3.7±0.09 cm and 4.2±0.12 cm; 3.9±0.10 cm and 4.2±0.11 cm; 6.6±0.17 cm and 7.4±0.21 cm; 6.9±0.17 cm and 7.4±0.17 cm; 51.7±2.76 cm^3 and 70.1±4.57 cm^3; 57.8±3.76 cm^3 and 87.4±7.86 cm^3, respectively. The least squares means of scrotal circumference before slaughtering …