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The Effect Of Oviposition Time On Egg Quality And The Possibility Of Estimating Egg Shell Weight Using A Formula In Commercial Layers, Tüli̇n Aksoy, Muharrem Yilmaz, Yahya Tuncay Tuna
The Effect Of Oviposition Time On Egg Quality And The Possibility Of Estimating Egg Shell Weight Using A Formula In Commercial Layers, Tüli̇n Aksoy, Muharrem Yilmaz, Yahya Tuncay Tuna
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purposes of this study were to determine the effects of oviposition time on egg quality and to examine the possibility of estimating egg shell weight using a formula. The interactions in some egg quality measurements were also studied. During the experiment, 80 white and 64 brown layers were housed in cages and fed with a standard layer ration. The birds were given 17 hours of light per day throughout the experiment. Egg quality was checked four times with two week intervals. At each check, eggs were collected at 09.^{oo} , 12.^{oo} and 15.^{oo}, on consecutive days. Egg weight (EW), …
Effect Of Specific Gravity And Flock Age On Hatching Traits In Broiler Breeders, Aydin İpek, Ümran Şahan
Effect Of Specific Gravity And Flock Age On Hatching Traits In Broiler Breeders, Aydin İpek, Ümran Şahan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This experiment was carried out to determine the effects of specific gravity and breeder age on egg weight loss during incubation, and on the hatchability and embryonic mortality of broiler breeders. The eggs from Ross commercial broiler breeder flocks were collected (age 34 and 59 weeks). The eggs were divided according to specific gravity into two groups: thin shelled, 1.080. The effects of specific gravity and breeder age on egg weight loss, embryonic mortality and hatchability were significant (P
Determination Of Some Population Parameters And Reproduction Period Of Whiting (Merlangius Merlangus Euxinus Nordmann, 1840) On The Trabzon-Yomra Coast In The Eastern Black Sea, Erhan Çi̇loğlu, Cemaletti̇n Şahi̇n, Mustafa Zengi̇n, Yaşar Genç
Determination Of Some Population Parameters And Reproduction Period Of Whiting (Merlangius Merlangus Euxinus Nordmann, 1840) On The Trabzon-Yomra Coast In The Eastern Black Sea, Erhan Çi̇loğlu, Cemaletti̇n Şahi̇n, Mustafa Zengi̇n, Yaşar Genç
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, the growth, age composition, sex ratio, condition factor and spawning period of whiting (Merlangius merlangus euxinus Nordmann, 1840) on the eastern part of the Trabzon-Yomra coast were investigated. During the study, a total of 1730 fish (1122 females and 608 males) ranging in age from group I to IX were examined. The chi squared test was used to calculate ratios between female and male specimens and no significant difference was found (P>0.05), and the relative growth length and the relative growth weight differences between females and males were not found to be statistically significant (P>0.05). …
Accessory Tongue And Other Congenital Malformations In A Calf, İ. Önder Orhan, R. Meri̇h Haziroğlu, Osman Kutsal
Accessory Tongue And Other Congenital Malformations In A Calf, İ. Önder Orhan, R. Meri̇h Haziroğlu, Osman Kutsal
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, congenital malformations are described in one calf. In the calf, accessory tongue, which is a rare condition, was determined together with palatoschisis and growth malformations of cranial bones. The accessory tongue observed in this study is the first case described in calves.
The Effects Of Thyroid Disorders On Some Haematologic Parameters In Quail, Mukaddes Özcan, Murat Arslan, Erdal Matur, Ülker Çöteli̇oğlu, Eli̇f Ergül
The Effects Of Thyroid Disorders On Some Haematologic Parameters In Quail, Mukaddes Özcan, Murat Arslan, Erdal Matur, Ülker Çöteli̇oğlu, Eli̇f Ergül
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, the effects of experimentally induced hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism on the erythrocyte, leucocyte and haematocrit values, the amount of haemoglobin and plasma glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride, creatinine and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels were investigated. A total of 45 4-week-old female Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix Japonica) were used. The quails were divided into 3 groups as hyperthyroid, hypothyroid and the control group, with 15 quails in each. The birds in the control group were fed with unsupplemented commercial quail diet for 5 weeks. At a rate of 0.4mg/100g, Levatroxin-sodium was added into the diet of the hyperthyroid group and 0.2 …
Canine Mast Cell Tumors: A Pathological Survey Of Nineteen Cases, Sevi̇l Atalay Vural, Yilmaz Aydin
Canine Mast Cell Tumors: A Pathological Survey Of Nineteen Cases, Sevi̇l Atalay Vural, Yilmaz Aydin
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In the survey study, a total of 19 canine mast cell tumors were examined with regard to sex, age, breed of dogs, tumor location, and pathological findings in the period of 1960-1999. The majority of tumors occurred in males (78%) and between the ages of 6 and 11 years (67%). The pointer was predisposed to development of tumors (35%). The hindquarters and hind legs were most commonly involved, followed by the extragenital inguinal area and trunk. The tumors clearly had a site preference for the posterior region of the body (79%). The only extracutaneous tumor was found in the nasal …
Use Of Sunflower Meal With Enzyme Mixture Substituted For Soybean Meal In Broiler Diets, Fi̇gen Kirkpinar, Hati̇ce Basmacioğlu
Use Of Sunflower Meal With Enzyme Mixture Substituted For Soybean Meal In Broiler Diets, Fi̇gen Kirkpinar, Hati̇ce Basmacioğlu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The study was carried out to investigate the effects of sunflower meal with an enzyme mixture containing \alpha-amylase, ß-glucanase, cellulase, lipase and protease substituted for soybean meal in broiler diets on performance, intestinal weight, viscosity and pH, as well as the frequency of sticky droppings and abdominal fat. In the trial, a total of 960 one-day-old Avian broiler chicks were used. The trial lasted 6 weeks. A total of 12 experimental diets were supplied ad libitum. Dietary treatments consisted of 15%, 25%, 35% soybean meal, or sunflower meal or sunflower meal with the enzyme mixture (0.05% and 0.10%). Enzyme supplementation …
Survey Of European Foulbrood Disease In Bee Farms Located In Elazığ And The Surrounding Provinces, Hali̇l Şi̇mşek, Canan Özcan
Survey Of European Foulbrood Disease In Bee Farms Located In Elazığ And The Surrounding Provinces, Hali̇l Şi̇mşek, Canan Özcan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A total of 250 specimens from 110 bee farms located in Elazığ and the surrounding provinces were taken in 1999 and 2000. The specimens were examined for European Foulbrood Disease. Under macroscopic examination clinical symptoms were noted in 12 specimens, and Paenibacillus alvei was isolated and identified from 8 of these specimens. As a result of the antibiotic sensitivity test, the isolate was found sensitive to enrofloxacin, streptomycin and erythromycin 75%, 75%, and 62,5% of the time respectively. In this study, the presence of European Foulbrood Disease was determined in 3.2% of cases in Elazığ and the surrounding provinces.
Improving Of Conservation And Feed Value Characteristics Of Citrus Pulps, İsmai̇l Fi̇lya, Ali̇ Karabulut, Taşkin Deği̇rmenci̇oğlu, Önder Canbolat, Hati̇ce Kalkan
Improving Of Conservation And Feed Value Characteristics Of Citrus Pulps, İsmai̇l Fi̇lya, Ali̇ Karabulut, Taşkin Deği̇rmenci̇oğlu, Önder Canbolat, Hati̇ce Kalkan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This research was carried out with the aim of improving the conservation and feed value characteristics of citrus pulps. In order to ensure and improve citrus pulp conservation even for short periods (1 week), several methods intended to inhibit yeast activity were examined. Orange and grapefruit pulps were used as feed materials and three heads of merino male yearlings fitted with rumen cannula were used as animal materials. Pulps were treated with Ca(OH)_2, NaOH, urea, sorbic acid, dehydration and blanching. After these treatments, pulps were ensiled in glass jars equipped with a lid that enabled gas release only. The jars …
An Investigation On Determining Protected (By-Pass) Protein Values Of Dairy Compounds Exposed To Different Treatments, Betül Zehra Sariçi̇çek
An Investigation On Determining Protected (By-Pass) Protein Values Of Dairy Compounds Exposed To Different Treatments, Betül Zehra Sariçi̇çek
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to determine the degradation characteristics of dairy compound feeds (DCF) subjected to various treatments, (fat, F; tannic acid, TA; fat+tannic acid, (F+TA), as well as the combination of all levels of F and TA). In the in situ trial, ruminal dry matter (DM) degradabilities, organic matter (OM) degradabilities, crude protein (CP) degradabilities and degradation parameters belonging to degradability values (a, b, c, a+b) and pepsin soluble nitrogen contents of 25 DCF were subjected to F (1, 2, 3 and 4%) , TA (2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10%) and F+TA (a combination of all levels of …
Vitamin A, Vitamin E And Selenium Levels In Blood And Milk Sera Of Cattle With Foot And Mouth Disease, Serdar Kizil, Ari̇f Altintaş
Vitamin A, Vitamin E And Selenium Levels In Blood And Milk Sera Of Cattle With Foot And Mouth Disease, Serdar Kizil, Ari̇f Altintaş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine \beta-carotene, retinol (Vit A), selenium (Se) and \alpha-tocopherol (Vit E) levels in the sera of blood and milk from cattle with foot and mouth disease (FMD). A total of 120 blood sera and 22 milk sera were used for the analysis. \beta-carotene and Vit A, Se and Vit E levels were determined by spectrophotometer, fluorophotometer and HPLC respectively. Serum samples were obtained from 0-1 and 1-3-year-old cattle bred in public and state farms. Animals were grouped according to their sex, vaccination status and health or infection with FMD. Results of the biochemical …
Comparison And Evaluation Of The Passive Haemagglutination Test And Elisa In Routine Screening Of Contagious Equine Metritis (Cem) In Mares With Endometritis Or Infertility, N. Yakut Özgür, Masashi Eguchi, Toru Anzai, Serkan İki̇z, Ati̇lla Ilgaz
Comparison And Evaluation Of The Passive Haemagglutination Test And Elisa In Routine Screening Of Contagious Equine Metritis (Cem) In Mares With Endometritis Or Infertility, N. Yakut Özgür, Masashi Eguchi, Toru Anzai, Serkan İki̇z, Ati̇lla Ilgaz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
One hundred and twenty thoroughbred breeder mares with endometritis or infertility were investigated for the detection of antibodies to Taylorella equigenitalis by the passive haemagglutination (PHA) test and ELISA between 1997 and 1999 in the Marmara region and the two tests were compared. Fifty-eight (48.33 %) of 120 sera were found to be positive by the PHA test and 52 (43.33%) by ELISA. 22 of the sera were found to be positive by the PHA test reacted at 1/64 titer, 27 at 1/128, 7 at 1/256 and 2 at 1/512 titer. Sera from 44 mares were positive in both tests. …
Effects Of Administration Of Fertirelin Acetate And Gentamycin Sulphate After Artificial Insemination On Pregnancy Rate Of Cows, Ati̇lla Yildiz
Effects Of Administration Of Fertirelin Acetate And Gentamycin Sulphate After Artificial Insemination On Pregnancy Rate Of Cows, Ati̇lla Yildiz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Two studies were conducted to evaluate if Fertirelin acetate (an analogue of GnRH) and Gentamycin sulphate would improve pregnancy rate in healthy cows or in nonpregnant cows although they were inseminated three times or more. The first investigation was carried out in sixty-eight healthy cows. Cows were alloted randomly to one of two treatment groups or one of two control groups when found to be in oestrus. The first treatment group was treated with 100 micrograms of Fertirelin acetate, while the first control grup was given saline (2 ml) intramuscularly immediately after artificial insemination. The second treatment group was treated …
The Possibilities Of Using Sugar Beet Pulp Silage Produced By Different Methods In Lamb And Dairy Cow Rations 1 - Obtaining High Quality Sugar Beet Pulp Silage, Suphi̇ Deni̇z, Murat Demi̇rel, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer, Oktay Kaplan, Taylan Aksu
The Possibilities Of Using Sugar Beet Pulp Silage Produced By Different Methods In Lamb And Dairy Cow Rations 1 - Obtaining High Quality Sugar Beet Pulp Silage, Suphi̇ Deni̇z, Murat Demi̇rel, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer, Oktay Kaplan, Taylan Aksu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, how to obtain high quality sugar beet pulp silage was investigated. Sugar beet pulp was mixed with wheat straw or grass hay in order to increase the level of dry matter to 20, 25 and 30%, and 5% molasses and different levels of urea were added (0, 1, 1.5 and 2% for wheat straw containing groups; 0, 0.5 and 1% for grass hay containing groups). The mixed materials were stored in containers of one kg for two months. At the end of the incubation period, the containers were opened and the silages were evaluated by measuring the …
The Presence And Prevalence Of Listeria Species In Milk And Herby Cheese In And Around Van, Emrullah Sağun, Yakup Can Sancak, Özgür İşleyi̇ci̇, Kami̇l Eki̇ci̇
The Presence And Prevalence Of Listeria Species In Milk And Herby Cheese In And Around Van, Emrullah Sağun, Yakup Can Sancak, Özgür İşleyi̇ci̇, Kami̇l Eki̇ci̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study 250 raw milk and 254 herby cheese samples collected from Van city center and neighboring villages were investigated in terms of Listeria species. For Listeria isolation,the method recommended by the FDA was used.Of the raw milk samples,6 (2.40 %)were found to be positive with regard to Listeria; 3 (1.20 %)had L.monocytogenes, 1 (0.40 %)L.innocua and 1 (0.40 %)L.welshimeri. Of the herby cheese samples,13 (5.11 %)were found to be positive with regard to Listeria;10 (3.93 %)had L.monocytogenes, 1 (0.39 %)L.ivanovii,1 (0.39 %)L.innocua and 1 (0.39 %)L.welshimeri. For the serotype determination of 13 isolates defined as L.monocytogenes Difco Bacto …
Comparison Of Elisa With Other Serological Tests In The Diagnosis Of Ovine Brucellosis, Hasan Öngör, Adi̇le Muz, Burhan Çeti̇nkaya
Comparison Of Elisa With Other Serological Tests In The Diagnosis Of Ovine Brucellosis, Hasan Öngör, Adi̇le Muz, Burhan Çeti̇nkaya
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study,antibodies against Brucella melitensis in aborted sheep were investigated with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), standard tube agglutination test (SAT), rose bengal plate test (RBPT), complement fixation test (CFT), 2-mercaptoethanol microagglutination test (2-ME-MAT)and dithiothreitol microagglutination test (DTT-MAT). The sensitivity and specificity of the tests were calculated by using CFT results as the gold standard. A Kappa value was used to measure the agreements between ELISA and the other tests. Sonicated antigen prepared from Brucella melitensis 16M strain,the peroxidase labelled anti-sheep IgG conjugate and ortho-phenylenediamine substrate were used in ELISA. A total of 500 blood samples collected from 36 sheep …
Pathomorphologic Investigations On The Genital System Of Ewes Ii.Uterus, Cervix And Vagina, Erkan Karadaş, Necati̇ Ti̇murkan
Pathomorphologic Investigations On The Genital System Of Ewes Ii.Uterus, Cervix And Vagina, Erkan Karadaş, Necati̇ Ti̇murkan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to determine the pathomorphologic changes and the incidence of these changes in the uterus, cervix, vagina and related ligaments of ewes slaughtered at Elazığ abattoirs. For this purpose,the genital organs of 6100 ewes from different breeds and ages were examined.There were pathomorphologic changes in 274 cases (4.49%)in the uterus,70 cases (1.14%)in the cervix,and 61 cases (1.00%)in the vagina.Inflammatory changes were primarily lesions (2.68%)observed in the uterus.These changes were catarrhal endometritis (0.52%), purulent metritis (0.32%),necrotic endometritis (0.11%), chronic nonpurulent endometritis (0.95%),granulomatous endometritis (0.13%),pyometra (0.11 %)and parametritis (0.52%). In addition,endometrial hyperplasia (0.36%), hydrometra (0.34%), uterus unicornis (0.16%), …
The Incidence Of Coxiella Burnetii Infection In Ewes In Elazığ And Neighboring Provinces, Hakan Kalender
The Incidence Of Coxiella Burnetii Infection In Ewes In Elazığ And Neighboring Provinces, Hakan Kalender
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to determine the incidence of C.burnetii infection using the Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)Test in ewes in Elazığ and neighboring provinces.Seropositivity was detected in 38.59 %(71/184)of aborted ewes and in 11.01 %(25/227)of unaborted ewes.The seropositivity rates were 20 %in Elazığ,20% in Malatya, 27.95 %in Bingöl and 27.27% in Muş. Antibody titers ranged from 1/80 to 1/1280. Q fever should be considered an important cause of abortions in ewes in Elazığ and neighboring provinces.
Studies On The Effect Of Bovine Somatotropin Hormone (Rbst)On Milk Yield, Milk Composition And Health Of Dairy Cows, İsmai̇l Abaş, Haydar Özpinar
Studies On The Effect Of Bovine Somatotropin Hormone (Rbst)On Milk Yield, Milk Composition And Health Of Dairy Cows, İsmai̇l Abaş, Haydar Özpinar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of growth hormone (rbST)on milk yield, milk composition, animal health and sera concentration of glucose, GOT, GPT, insulin, free fat acids and blood urea of Holstein dairy cows. In this study,20 primiparous Holstein dairy cows were treated with rbST or placebo (control)in weeks 10-18 and 20-28 of lactation. In the first treatment period, the ten cows of the treatment Group A were administrated 500 mg methionyl bovine growth hormone, and the other ten cows (Group B)the same quantity of placebo.The treatment with growth hormone or placebo was switched over in …
The Effects Of Amitraz On The Motility Of Guinea Pig Small Intestine, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Meltem Şi̇reli̇, Ayhan Fi̇lazi̇
The Effects Of Amitraz On The Motility Of Guinea Pig Small Intestine, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Meltem Şi̇reli̇, Ayhan Fi̇lazi̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, 14 adult albino guinea pigs, weighing 300-350 g, were divided into two equal groups. The small intestinal segments (distal ileum)taken from the animals were kept in vitro in the isolated organ bath, and the isotonic contractions of the tissues produced by amitraz and acetylcholine were recorded on a polygraph. For the first group, tissues belonging to the seven animals, the cumulative concentration-response curves of amitraz were obtained and compared by applications at concentrations from 10^{-8} M to 10^{-3} M in three different conditions alone,in the presence of verapamil (3x10^{-5} M)and in Ca^{++} free solution. For the second …
Serological And Haematological Investigations On Bovine Leukaemia Virus Infections In Kars District, Sali̇h Otlu, Fuat Aydin, Oktay Genç, M. Ali̇ Güler, Gürbüz Gökçe
Serological And Haematological Investigations On Bovine Leukaemia Virus Infections In Kars District, Sali̇h Otlu, Fuat Aydin, Oktay Genç, M. Ali̇ Güler, Gürbüz Gökçe
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out in order to serologically and haematologically determine the prevalance of Bovine Leukaemia Virus infection in cattle raised in Kars and environs.For this purpose a total of 443 blood samples and 383 milk samples belonging to the various breeds (Zavot, Holstein, Brown-Swiss and Native), and sexes (383 female, 60 male)were examined serologically (Agar Gel Immunodiffusion (AGID)and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA))and haematologically (lymphocyt counts, total leucocyt counts and haematocrit value). All of the 443 blood samples and 383 milk samples examined serologically by AGID and ELISA tests were found to be negative in EBL.As a result …
Natural Infections Of Hyalommaspecies With Theileria Annulatain Malatya Region, Müni̇r Aktaş, Nazi̇r Dumanli
Natural Infections Of Hyalommaspecies With Theileria Annulatain Malatya Region, Müni̇r Aktaş, Nazi̇r Dumanli
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to determine Hyalommaticks and the natural infections of Hyalommaspecies with Theileria annulata in cattle and their shelters in Malatya province between May 1998 and January 1999. Selected areas in Malatya province were visited to collect ticks from cows and their shelters during the study. Salivary glands of Hyalommaspecies were dissected and thin films were prepared. The nymphs collected from cattle and their shelters were kept at 26 °C and 85% relative humudity. Unfed adults of Hyalom- maspecies taken from engorged nymphs and collected from shelters were kept at 37°C and 85% relative humudity for at …
The Relationships Between Transferrin (Tf)Types And Some Wool Characteristics In Akkaraman And Anatolian Merino Ewes, Gürsel Dellal
The Relationships Between Transferrin (Tf)Types And Some Wool Characteristics In Akkaraman And Anatolian Merino Ewes, Gürsel Dellal
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this research,the relationships between transferrin types and some wool characteristics in Akkaraman and Anatolian Merino ewes were investigated.The separation of transferrin types was carried out with horizontal starch-gel electrophoresis in a discontinuous system.There was no statistical relationship between transferrin types and wool characteristics.
Prevalence Of Rotavirus, Escherichia Coli K99 And O157:H7 In Healthy Dairy Cattle Herds In Van, Turkey, Mehmet Çabalar, Banur Boynukara, Ti̇mur Gülhan, İ. Hakki Eki̇n
Prevalence Of Rotavirus, Escherichia Coli K99 And O157:H7 In Healthy Dairy Cattle Herds In Van, Turkey, Mehmet Çabalar, Banur Boynukara, Ti̇mur Gülhan, İ. Hakki Eki̇n
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of rotavirus, Escherichia coli K99 and O157:H7 in healthy dairy cattle herds in Van and environs, Turkey. Some of the cattle herds had a history of recurrent neonatal diarrhoea for previous years, and even while sampling was being done, some newborn calves were diarrhoeic. Three hundred and twelve faecal specimens from dairy cattle farms free of clinically apparent diarrhoea were tested both for the presence of rotaviruses by PAGE silver staining and for Escherichia coli K99 and O157:H7 by latex agglutination using specific antisera after the growth of each colony. The enteropathogenic …
Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasmosis Gondii In Sheep In Yozgat, Turkey, Cahi̇t Babür, Berri̇n Esen, Gülay Vural
Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasmosis Gondii In Sheep In Yozgat, Turkey, Cahi̇t Babür, Berri̇n Esen, Gülay Vural
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The sera collected from 152 sheep older than one year old sheep in various parts of Yozgat Province were tested for Toxoplasma gondii antibodies using the Sabin- Feldman dye test. Out of the 152 sera examined, 69 (45.4%) were seropositive at different dilutions (34 samples at 1/16, 21 at 1/64, 11 at 1/256 and 3 at 1/1024).
Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And İmroz Sheep Kept Under Semi-Intensive Conditions I. Fertility Rate, Survival Rate And Growth Of Lams, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m
Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And İmroz Sheep Kept Under Semi-Intensive Conditions I. Fertility Rate, Survival Rate And Growth Of Lams, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study, was carried out to reveal the comparative production performances and effects of some environmental factors on the production characteristics of Chios and İmroz ewes kept in a single flock and semi-intensive conditions in Çanakkale-Kumkale state farm. In this part of the study, the fertility rate, survival rate and growth of lambs are given. For the Chios ewes, pregnancy, parturition, single and multiple parturition rates, lamb rates and litter size on the basis of number of ewes assigned for mating were 97.71%, 97.46%, 23.76%, 60.83% and 15.41%, 188.55% and 1.93 respectively. These values for İmroz ewes were (except multiple …
An Investigation Of The Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn) And Selenium (Se) Levels Of Blood Serum And The Cu And Zn Levels Of Wool Of Akkaraman Ewes In The Diyarbakır Region, Doğan Kurt, Orhan Denli̇, Zeki̇ Kanay, Ci̇hat Güzel, Kader Ceylan
An Investigation Of The Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn) And Selenium (Se) Levels Of Blood Serum And The Cu And Zn Levels Of Wool Of Akkaraman Ewes In The Diyarbakır Region, Doğan Kurt, Orhan Denli̇, Zeki̇ Kanay, Ci̇hat Güzel, Kader Ceylan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study is to determine the copper, zinc and selenium levels of blood serum and the Cu and Zn levels of wool of healthy Akkaraman ewes grazed in the meadows in the Diyarbakır region. A total of 60 units of blood and wool samples from various villages in different counties of Diyarbakır (Bismil, Çınar, Ergani, Silvan, Kocaköy and some Diyarbakır villages) were studied. The Cu, Zn and Se levels of sera and the Cu and Zn levels of wool were analyzed by flameless atomic absorption spectrophotometer. We found significant differences in Cu and Se levels of sera, …
Seroprevalences Of Babesiea Species In Cattle In Elazığ, Malatya And Tunceli Provinces, Müni̇r Aktaş, Nazi̇r Dumanli, K. Zafer Karaer, Ayşe Çakmak, Murat Sevgi̇li̇
Seroprevalences Of Babesiea Species In Cattle In Elazığ, Malatya And Tunceli Provinces, Müni̇r Aktaş, Nazi̇r Dumanli, K. Zafer Karaer, Ayşe Çakmak, Murat Sevgi̇li̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out in cattle in Elazığ, Malatya and Tunceli provinces between May 1997 and March 1998 to determine the seroprevalence of Babesia species. Serum samples were collected from a total of 741 cattle in Elazığ, Malatya, Tunceli and vicinities. Serum antibodies against Babesia bigemina, Babesia bovis and Babesia divergens were investigated by Indirect Fluorescence Antibody (IFA) test. In addition, peripheral blood smears were prepared and examined under a microscope. Antibodies were detected in 91 (31.9%) of 285 cattle against B. bigemina, in 4 (1.4%) against B. bovis and in 10 (3.5%) against B. divergens in Elazığ and …
Genetic Relationships Among Different Brown Swiss Cattle Herds In Turkey, Ceyhan Özbeyaz, Mehmet Ali̇ Yildiz, Handan Çamdevi̇ren
Genetic Relationships Among Different Brown Swiss Cattle Herds In Turkey, Ceyhan Özbeyaz, Mehmet Ali̇ Yildiz, Handan Çamdevi̇ren
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Average heterozygosity (h^-_s), F-statistics and genetic distance (d_ij) of different Brown Swiss cattle herds in Turkey (Malya, Konuklar and Anadolu State Farms, Eskişehir Sugar Factory Farm and Van Agriculture Secondary School Farm) were compared with each other by using Hb, Tf, Am-I, Am-II and Cp (monomorphic) loci. Average heterozygosity values were estimated to be 0.2371 ± 0.1076 to 0.2876 ± 0.1027 and there were no significant differences among herds. F-statistics F^~_IS_w, F^~_IT_w and F^~_ST_w were estimated to be 0.0601 (p
Slaughter And Carcass Traits Of Güney Karaman, Kangal-Akkaraman And Akkaraman Lambs At Different Slaughter Weights, Mustafa Tufan, Ali̇ Akmaz
Slaughter And Carcass Traits Of Güney Karaman, Kangal-Akkaraman And Akkaraman Lambs At Different Slaughter Weights, Mustafa Tufan, Ali̇ Akmaz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to investigate the slaughter and carcass traits of Güney Karaman, Kangal-Akkaraman and Akkaraman ram lambs at slaughter weights of 30, 35 and 40 kg. In this study, 6 ram lambs were used for each slaughter weight and genotype group (a total of 54 ram lambs). The lambs were slaughtered when they reached the slaughter weights mentioned above. All the carcasses were divided into five cuts, namely leg, shoulder, back, loin and others. In order to determine the carcass composition, the left halves of the carcass cuts were dissected. At the 30 kg slaughter weight, the …