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The Effects Of Varying Levels Of Dietary Starch On Reproductivetraits In Lactating Dairy Cows, Abdulkadi̇r Keski̇n, Hidir Gençoğlu, Gülnaz Meci̇toğlu, İsmai̇l Çeti̇n, Çağdaş Kara, Duygu Udum Küçükşen, Ebru Bi̇len, Bariş Güner, Abdülkadi̇r Orman, Ahmet Gümen
The Effects Of Varying Levels Of Dietary Starch On Reproductivetraits In Lactating Dairy Cows, Abdulkadi̇r Keski̇n, Hidir Gençoğlu, Gülnaz Meci̇toğlu, İsmai̇l Çeti̇n, Çağdaş Kara, Duygu Udum Küçükşen, Ebru Bi̇len, Bariş Güner, Abdülkadi̇r Orman, Ahmet Gümen
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of three different dietary starch levels on postpartum milk yield, blood metabolites, and reproductive traits in cows. A total of 23 primiparous Holstein-Friesian cows were fed three different diets including different starch levels on a dry matter basis from parturition until day 80. Cows were randomly assigned into the three groups according to the starch levels: low (LS, 16%, n = 7), medium (MS, 20%, n = 8), and high (HS, 24%, n = 8). Milk yields were recorded daily, and body condition score (BCS) was determined every week. Transrectal …
Diagnostic And Therapeutic Approach To Cardiac Myxosarcoma In A Dog, Meri̇ç Kocatürk, Hakan Salci, Murat Bi̇çer, Ahmet Akkoç, Sai̇m Sağ, Zeki̇ Yilmaz
Diagnostic And Therapeutic Approach To Cardiac Myxosarcoma In A Dog, Meri̇ç Kocatürk, Hakan Salci, Murat Bi̇çer, Ahmet Akkoç, Sai̇m Sağ, Zeki̇ Yilmaz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A 7-year-old Chow Pei was referred to an animal hospital for the evaluation of a 1-month history of abdominal distension and exercise intolerance. A systolic murmur was auscultated over the tricuspid valve (TV). Thoracic radiographs showed cardiomegaly, right atrial enlargement, and pulmonary edema. Electrocardiography revealed small QRS complexes and a right-bundle brunch block. Echocardiography also showed right atrial enlargement and tricuspid insufficiency due to the presence of a mass on the posterior leaflet of the TV. The mass was excised by intracardiac surgery and histological evaluation revealed myxosarcoma. This is a case report of a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to …
Evaluation Of Isoflurane Anesthesia After Xylazine/Ketamineadministration In Dromedary Camels, Fahd Abdullah Alsobayil, Ahmed Fathy Ahmed, Omar Salaheddin Eltookhy
Evaluation Of Isoflurane Anesthesia After Xylazine/Ketamineadministration In Dromedary Camels, Fahd Abdullah Alsobayil, Ahmed Fathy Ahmed, Omar Salaheddin Eltookhy
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objective of this study was to evaluate isoflurane after premedication with xylazine and induction with ketamine in camels. Six healthy adult female dromedary camels were premedicated with xylazine (0.2 mg/kg, IV). Twenty minutes later, anesthesia was induced with ketamine (2 mg/kg, IV) and was maintained with isoflurane in 100% oxygen. Onset and duration of anesthesia were recorded. Rectal temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, oxygen hemoglobin saturation, and blood pressure were measured before and 20 min after xylazine administration and every 10 min thereafter until recovery. Lead II electrocardiogram was used to monitor camels for the presence of arrhythmias. Venous …
Estimates Of Genetic Parameters For Different Body Weights Andmuscle And Fat Depths Of Karayaka Lambs, Yüksel Aksoy, Zafer Ulutaş, Uğur Şen, Emre Şi̇ri̇n, Azi̇z Şahi̇n
Estimates Of Genetic Parameters For Different Body Weights Andmuscle And Fat Depths Of Karayaka Lambs, Yüksel Aksoy, Zafer Ulutaş, Uğur Şen, Emre Şi̇ri̇n, Azi̇z Şahi̇n
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In the current paper the direct additive and maternal genetic effects on birth, weaning (at 90 days of age), and scanning (at 20 weeks of age) weights and muscle and fat depths of the ribeye area in Karayaka lambs were investigated. Analyses were carried out by the restricted maximum likelihood approach, fitting 6 animal models with various combinations of direct and maternal effects. The best model was chosen after testing for improvement in the log-likelihood values. Direct heritability (h2d) for all traits decreased when maternal genetic effects were included in the models. The maternal heritability (h2m) ranged from 0.15 to …
Evaluation Of The Reproductive And Metabolic Problems Encountered During Two Breeding Seasons In Barren Arabian Mares, Erol Koca, Erhan Özenç, Esra Şeker, Alper Sevi̇mli̇, Mehmet Rifat Vural, Mehmet Uçar, Şükrü Küplülü
Evaluation Of The Reproductive And Metabolic Problems Encountered During Two Breeding Seasons In Barren Arabian Mares, Erol Koca, Erhan Özenç, Esra Şeker, Alper Sevi̇mli̇, Mehmet Rifat Vural, Mehmet Uçar, Şükrü Küplülü
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the reproductive problems and determine the effect of treatment method on the pregnancy and foaling rates of 27 barren Arabian mares. The mares were examined over two study seasons. Ultrasonography and gynecological examinations were performed for all mares that were unable to conceive during the previous season and mares for which pregnancy was not achieved even after mating with stallions three times during each season. Endometrial swab samples were also obtained for microbiological examination. Cytology and endometrial biopsy samples were obtained from all mares in the first study season. Endometrial biopsy samples …
The Effect Of Dgat1 Polymorphism On Milk Production Traits In Dairycows Depending On Environmental Temperature, Jolanta Komisarek, Mateusz Kolenda
The Effect Of Dgat1 Polymorphism On Milk Production Traits In Dairycows Depending On Environmental Temperature, Jolanta Komisarek, Mateusz Kolenda
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
It has long been known that a hot environment negatively influences milk production in cattle. Although molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon to a great extent remain to be recognized, they include alterations in lipid metabolism. DGAT1 plays a key role in the synthesis of triacylglycerols and polymorphism of this gene has been proven to have a pronounced influence on milk production. The aim of this study was to establish if the effect of DGAT1:p.K232A on milk-related traits is dependent on environmental thermal conditions. The analysis, performed on 468 cows of the Polish Holstein-Friesian breed, showed that allele DGAT1:K232 significantly increased …
Evaluation Of Tear And Serum Trace Elements (Copper, Selenium, And Cobalt) In Sheep, Duygu Tarhan, Si̇nem Ülgen, Fatma Ateş Alkan, Di̇lek Olgun Erdi̇kmen, Çağla Parkan Yaramiş, Mehmet Erman Or, Ümi̇t Bora Barutçu
Evaluation Of Tear And Serum Trace Elements (Copper, Selenium, And Cobalt) In Sheep, Duygu Tarhan, Si̇nem Ülgen, Fatma Ateş Alkan, Di̇lek Olgun Erdi̇kmen, Çağla Parkan Yaramiş, Mehmet Erman Or, Ümi̇t Bora Barutçu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Metabolic diseases such as enzootic ataxia, white muscle disease, and white liver disease are among the most important problems of livestock for sheep. The aim of this study was to analyze whether tears can be used as an alternative diagnostic method in determination of diseases that result from lack or excess of copper, selenium, and cobalt. Samples of serum and tears taken from 45 healthy sheep of the Kivircik breed aged between 2 and 4 years were analyzed. The concentrations of copper, selenium, and cobalt were measured in serum and tears as 118.0 ± 36.0, 58.0 ± 15.0, and 0.5 …
Postnatal Expression Profiles Of Phospholipid Hydroperoxide Glutathioneperoxidase In Spermatogenesis In Mice, Ki Youn Jung, Chunmei Lin, Jung-Min Yon, A Young Jung, Seul Gi Park, Sl Bi Chu, Lee Wha Gwon, Sang Yoon Nam
Postnatal Expression Profiles Of Phospholipid Hydroperoxide Glutathioneperoxidase In Spermatogenesis In Mice, Ki Youn Jung, Chunmei Lin, Jung-Min Yon, A Young Jung, Seul Gi Park, Sl Bi Chu, Lee Wha Gwon, Sang Yoon Nam
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Phospholipid hydroperoxide glutathione peroxidase (PHGPx) is known to be an antioxidant enzyme that may be implicated in spermatogenesis, but its functional significance in the development of testes remains poorly understood. To demonstrate the roles of PHGPx in spermatogenesis during postnatal development, expression profiles of PHGPx mRNA and protein in testes and epididymides obtained from mice 1-9 and 27 weeks after birth were spatiotemporally analyzed. In testes, PHGPx mRNA first appeared in 2-week-old mice, while its protein was first detected in late spermatocytes and round spermatids from 3-week-old mice and levels were greatly increased in elongated spermatids and immature spermatozoa of …
Evaluation Of Renal And Hepatic Functions In Cattle With Subclinical And Clinical Ketosis, Mustafa İssi̇, Yusuf Gül, Onur Başbuğ
Evaluation Of Renal And Hepatic Functions In Cattle With Subclinical And Clinical Ketosis, Mustafa İssi̇, Yusuf Gül, Onur Başbuğ
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of this study was to research the changes in renal and hepatic functions of high productive dairy cows diagnosed with subclinical and clinical ketosis. The material of the study consisted of 30 dairy cows of high milk production. Diagnosis of ketosis was made according to anamnesis, physical examination, urine ketone bodies, and serum β-hydroxybutyric acid levels. The animals were divided according to their serum β-hydroxybutyric acid levels into control, subclinical, and clinical ketosis groups, each of which included 10 cows. Serum glucose, urea, creatinine, total protein, aspartate amino transaminase (AST), and total bilirubin levels were determined with an …
Investigation Of Serum Testosterone Level, Scrotal Circumference, Body Mass,Semen Characteristics, And Their Correlations In Developing Mis Lambs, Nevena Maksimovic, Slavca Hristov, Branislav Stankovic, Milan P. Petrovic, Cvijan Mekic, Dragana Ruzic-Muslic, Violeta Caro-Petrovic
Investigation Of Serum Testosterone Level, Scrotal Circumference, Body Mass,Semen Characteristics, And Their Correlations In Developing Mis Lambs, Nevena Maksimovic, Slavca Hristov, Branislav Stankovic, Milan P. Petrovic, Cvijan Mekic, Dragana Ruzic-Muslic, Violeta Caro-Petrovic
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate changes of serum testosterone, scrotal circumference, body weight, and semen characteristics in a Meat Institute Sheep (MIS) population during their developing period (between 3 and 17 months). Correlative relationships among parameters were also tested. Body weight and scrotal circumference were measured monthly, blood samples for testosterone levels were taken bimonthly (3-17 months), and semen samples were collected by an electroejaculator between the ages of 9 and 17 months. The analysis showed that the average serum testosterone levels ranged from 1.83 to 13.28 ng/mL and significantly depended on the age of the lambs …
The Effect Of Ovulatory Follicle Size At The Time Of Insemination Onpregnancy Rate In Lactating Dairy Cows, Abdulkadi̇r Keski̇n, Gülnaz Meci̇toğlu, Ebru Bi̇len, Bariş Güner, Abdülkadi̇r Orman, Hayretti̇n Okut, Ahmet Gümen
The Effect Of Ovulatory Follicle Size At The Time Of Insemination Onpregnancy Rate In Lactating Dairy Cows, Abdulkadi̇r Keski̇n, Gülnaz Meci̇toğlu, Ebru Bi̇len, Bariş Güner, Abdülkadi̇r Orman, Hayretti̇n Okut, Ahmet Gümen
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aims of this study were to determine the factors that affect follicle size at the time of artificial insemination (AI) and to detect the relationship between ovulatory follicle size at the time of AI and pregnancy rate in dairy cows. A total of 1428 follicle size measurements were obtained from Holstein-Friesian (HF) and Swedish Red (SR) cows that were inseminated with the fixed-timed AI protocols used in this study. Follicle size was affected by breed (P = 0.0001), milk production (P = 0.01), parity (P = 0.05), and season (P = 0.04). Follicle size was greater (P = 0.0001) …
Detection Of Helicobacter Heilmannii Type Ii And Helicobacter Pylori Indogs And Their Role In The Development Of Gastritis, Si̇nem Ülgen, Sevgi̇ Ergi̇n, Gülbi̇n Şennazli, Utku Bakirel
Detection Of Helicobacter Heilmannii Type Ii And Helicobacter Pylori Indogs And Their Role In The Development Of Gastritis, Si̇nem Ülgen, Sevgi̇ Ergi̇n, Gülbi̇n Şennazli, Utku Bakirel
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori and Helicobacter heilmannii type II in dogs and evaluate the role of Helicobacter spp. İn chronic gastritis. Gastroscopy was performed in a total of 40 dogs (22 symptomatic and 18 asymptomatic) admitted to the small animal clinic of İstanbul University. In this study, the density of spiral bacteria and the degree and type of gastritis by histopathology were determined. Rapid urease tests were performed on gastric biopsy samples, and the species identity was determined using nested polymerase chain reaction to assess for the presence of H. Heilmannii …
Quality Of Oocytes In Prepubertal And Pubertal Swine, Rita Grabowska, Barbara Blaszczyk, Tomasz Stankiewicz, Tomasz Banas, Sarah Hale, Jan Udala
Quality Of Oocytes In Prepubertal And Pubertal Swine, Rita Grabowska, Barbara Blaszczyk, Tomasz Stankiewicz, Tomasz Banas, Sarah Hale, Jan Udala
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In vitro fertilization is a common method of fertilization in the case of both humans and animals. Although this method has developed very rapidly, there are still many unanswered questions about the optimal characteristics that oocytes should have for performing this procedure. The object of this study was to describe the correlation between the diameter and size of swine oocytes in relation to pubescence. The research was conducted on ovaries of piglets (n = 65) and adult swine (n = 69). Each oocyte was examined with and without the zona pellucida. The analysis showed that the average size of the …
Chemical And Tissue Composition Of Meat From Carcass Cuts Of Localgoats Affected By Different Feeding In Tunisian Arid Lands, Naziha Ayeb, Asma Ghrab, Ahmed Barmat, Touhami Khorchani
Chemical And Tissue Composition Of Meat From Carcass Cuts Of Localgoats Affected By Different Feeding In Tunisian Arid Lands, Naziha Ayeb, Asma Ghrab, Ahmed Barmat, Touhami Khorchani
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
An experiment was conducted to find out the nutritive value of different cuts of goat carcass. Meat samples were obtained from goat kids in Tunisia. Twenty-six indigenous kids were divided into three groups: oat hay (control), dried olive leaves + dried Stipa tenacissima, and grass hay. The cuts were the shoulder, chest, and leg of each goat carcass. Tissue compositions of different cuts and meat physicochemical parameters were determined. Percentage of muscle was higher in shoulders (61.57%) and legs (58.89%). The percentage of fat was higher in the chest (24.74%). Percentage of bone was higher in legs and shoulders. The …
Purification Of Avian Influenza Virus (H9n2) From Allantoic Fluidby Size-Exclusion Chromatography, Ali Nazari Shirvan, Maedeh Samianifard, Naser Ghodsian
Purification Of Avian Influenza Virus (H9n2) From Allantoic Fluidby Size-Exclusion Chromatography, Ali Nazari Shirvan, Maedeh Samianifard, Naser Ghodsian
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Avian influenza viruses represent a rising threat of pandemic influenza. Allantoic fluid including influenza virus H9N2 was run on downstream processing to purify the virus. To do this, allantoic fluid was clarified and concentrated. It was applied to size exclusion chromatography. Different parameters such as ovalbumin, protein content, and hemagglutinin activity were determined to confirm the purity. The results may suggest that this method is quite efficient for achieving a purified H9N2 influenza virus and further reveal that size-exclusion chromatography is a practical method for purifying avian influenza viruses. In conclusion, this procedure can be used in vaccine production and …
Immunohistochemical Evaluation Of Canine And Felinemerkel Cell Tumors?A Report Of Two Cases, Mateusz Mikiewicz, Iwona Otrocka-Domagala, Katarzyna Pazdzior-Czapula, Michal Gesek, Anna Mikolajczyk, Agnieszka Blacha
Immunohistochemical Evaluation Of Canine And Felinemerkel Cell Tumors?A Report Of Two Cases, Mateusz Mikiewicz, Iwona Otrocka-Domagala, Katarzyna Pazdzior-Czapula, Michal Gesek, Anna Mikolajczyk, Agnieszka Blacha
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Merkel cell tumors, a type of cutaneous round-cell tumors, are rarely observed in dogs and cats. This tumor type originates from cutaneous neuroendocrine cells. In the present study, the morphology of canine and feline Merkel cell tumors and their immunoexpression of neuron-specific enolase, cytokeratin, chromogranin A, Ki67, and metallothionein were evaluated using histopathological and immunohistochemical methods. The canine Merkel cell tumor displayed a diffuse morphological pattern, whereas the feline tumor displayed a solid morphological pattern. Both tumors were positive for neuron-specific enolase and cytokeratin, but negative for chromogranin A. The Ki67 indexes in the canine and feline tumors were 7% …
Comparison Of The Development Of Mouse Embryos Manipulatedwith Different Biopsy Techniques, Ali̇ Ci̇han Taşkin, Tolga Akkoç, Hakan Sağirkaya, Haydar Bağiş, Sezen Arat
Comparison Of The Development Of Mouse Embryos Manipulatedwith Different Biopsy Techniques, Ali̇ Ci̇han Taşkin, Tolga Akkoç, Hakan Sağirkaya, Haydar Bağiş, Sezen Arat
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis is the detection of inherited diseases and the sex of embryos before implantation in the practice of human medicine as well as in veterinary medicine. The introduction of experimental animal embryo biopsy techniques has been a milestone in the developmental process of preimplantation genetic diagnosis techniques. The aim of the present study was to evaluate in vivo and in vitro development of embryos after biopsy in an experimental mouse model and to perform comparisons across different biopsy techniques (blastomere biopsy and trophectoderm biopsy). At the end of the study, no significant difference was observed between the blastomere …
Investigation Of Relationship Between Expression Of The Glucose Transporter3 (Glut3) And Sperm Quality In Asian Elephants (Elephas Maximus), Somchai Sajapitak, Kornchai Kornkaewrat, Piyawan Suthunmapinanta, Orawan Boodde, Sittidet Mahasawangkul, Anuchai Pinyopummin
Investigation Of Relationship Between Expression Of The Glucose Transporter3 (Glut3) And Sperm Quality In Asian Elephants (Elephas Maximus), Somchai Sajapitak, Kornchai Kornkaewrat, Piyawan Suthunmapinanta, Orawan Boodde, Sittidet Mahasawangkul, Anuchai Pinyopummin
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aims of this study were to determine the relation of glucose transporter 3 (GLUT3) expression on the spermatozoa membrane with the quality of semen in Asian elephants. Fresh semen samples were collected from 10 Asian elephants and classified according to the percentage of motile sperm into Group 1 (≤ 20%; n = 4 males), Group 2 (>20% to 60%; n = 3 males), and Group 3 (>60%; n = 3 males). The immunocytochemistry results showed the presence of GLUT3 at the principal and end piece of the sperm tail. GLUT3 expressions in each group were significantly different …
Dimensional Characteristics Of Spermatozoa Of Nili-Ravi Buffalo Bulls: Seasonaland Climatic Influences, Sajid Hameed, Saima Masood, Hafsa Zaneb, Muhammad Sarwar Khan, Muhammad Younis, Muhammad Avais, Muti Ur Rehman Khan
Dimensional Characteristics Of Spermatozoa Of Nili-Ravi Buffalo Bulls: Seasonaland Climatic Influences, Sajid Hameed, Saima Masood, Hafsa Zaneb, Muhammad Sarwar Khan, Muhammad Younis, Muhammad Avais, Muti Ur Rehman Khan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted in 2 different climatic zones of Punjab Province of Pakistan, the Sahiwal and Bahawalpur divisions, simultaneously for the period of 1 year divided into seasons. Seven adult Nili-Ravi buffalo breeding bulls from each division were used. Dimensional characteristics of spermatozoa were determined. Season had a nonsignificant effect on the sperm head length in both divisions and a nonsignificant difference was also observed between bulls of the Sahiwal and Bahawalpur divisions. The buffalo bulls of both divisions exhibited significantly increased sperm head breadth in autumn, whereas a nonsignificant difference was observed between divisions. Sperm head shape values …
The Treatment Of Distal Metacarpus Fracture With Locking Compression Plate In Calves*, Ali̇ Belge, İbrahi̇m Akin, Ali̇ Gülaydin, Muhammed Fati̇h Yazici
The Treatment Of Distal Metacarpus Fracture With Locking Compression Plate In Calves*, Ali̇ Belge, İbrahi̇m Akin, Ali̇ Gülaydin, Muhammed Fati̇h Yazici
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of locking compression plates for the treatment of distal metacarpal fractures in calves. The metacarpus was stabilized using a stainless steel locking compression plate with fully threaded locking head screws. The calves started weight-bearing partially after the first postoperative day and resumed complete weight-bearing after day 10. Callus formation was obtained at the end of the 3rd week and completed at the end of the 8th week, and complete healing was seen at the 12th week in radiographs. The limbs were in good alignment, the calves were fully weight-bearing, and client …
Presence Of Carbohydrate-Digesting Enzymes Throughout The Digestive Tract Of Sheep, Renata Miltko, Grzegorz Belzecki, Barbara Kowalik, Jacek Skomial
Presence Of Carbohydrate-Digesting Enzymes Throughout The Digestive Tract Of Sheep, Renata Miltko, Grzegorz Belzecki, Barbara Kowalik, Jacek Skomial
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The activity of enzymes that digest carbohydrates at various points in the gastrointestinal tract of sheep was examined. In addition, weight and contents of digestive tract segments were examined. The experiment was performed on six adult ewes fed an 85% hay diet. The morphometric measurements revealed that the alimentary tract constituted 32% of the sheep's body mass and wet rumen contents constituted 70% of wet mass of the total digestive tract content. The protozoal population in the rumen varied from 37.2 × 104 to 54.0 × 104/mL rumen fluid. In the examined samples, ciliates were identified as belonging to the …
The Effect Of Seasonal Variations On The Occurrence Of Certain Mycotoxins Inconcentrate Feeds For Cattle Collected From Some Provinces In Turkey, Hüsametti̇n Eki̇ci̇, Ebru Yildirim, Ender Yarsan
The Effect Of Seasonal Variations On The Occurrence Of Certain Mycotoxins Inconcentrate Feeds For Cattle Collected From Some Provinces In Turkey, Hüsametti̇n Eki̇ci̇, Ebru Yildirim, Ender Yarsan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of seasonal variations on the occurrence of total aflatoxin (AFTotal), aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), ochratoxin A (OTA), and total fumonisin (Ftotal) in the commercially mixed ruminant feed obtained from feed mills located in Ankara, Kırıkkale, Çankırı, Çorum, and Kırşehir provinces using the enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) method. To represent the annual production, 22 samples were collected every quarter over 1 year (a total of 88 samples) starting in September 2012. AFTotal and AFB1 were detected in 72 samples (81.81%), OTA in 84 samples (95.45%), and Ftotal in 83 samples (94.31%). When seasonal …
Performance Of Broilers Fed Raw Or Fermented And Redried Wheat, Barley, And Oat Grains, Sulhatti̇n Yaşar, Muhammed Saci̇d Gök, Yavuz Gürbüz
Performance Of Broilers Fed Raw Or Fermented And Redried Wheat, Barley, And Oat Grains, Sulhatti̇n Yaşar, Muhammed Saci̇d Gök, Yavuz Gürbüz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The efficacy of diets containing 40%-50% wheat, barley, or oat grains, fermented by a solid-state fermentation process, on bird performance, carcass yield, digestive organ development, and intestinal viscosity was tested. Compared with broiler chicks fed unfermented grains, those fed fermented oats had increased feed intake, and treatment with fermented wheat and barley improved the feed conversion ratio at days 21 and 42. Treatment with fermented barley and oats resulted in increased body weight at day 42. Treatment with fermented wheat and oats increased the percentage of carcass yield. Birds fed unfermented grains had highly viscous digesta, not seen among birds …
The Effects Of Probiotics, Organic Acid, And A Medicinal Plant On The Immune Systemand Gastrointestinal Microflora In Broilers Challenged With Campylobacter Jejuni, Hossein Ebrahimi, Shaban Rahimi, Pejvak Khaki, Jesse L. Grimes, Sophia Kathariou
The Effects Of Probiotics, Organic Acid, And A Medicinal Plant On The Immune Systemand Gastrointestinal Microflora In Broilers Challenged With Campylobacter Jejuni, Hossein Ebrahimi, Shaban Rahimi, Pejvak Khaki, Jesse L. Grimes, Sophia Kathariou
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Campylobacter jejuni, a zoonotic bacterial pathogen with worldwide distribution, infects about 400 million humans in the world annually. In order to reduce C. Jejuni colonization in the gastrointestinal tracts of broilers and make chickens less susceptible to colonization, four commercial products based on organic acid, probiotics, and medicinal plants were used. In this experiment, 210 one-day-old male broiler chicks (Ross 308) were assigned to 7 treatment groups randomly with 3 replications and 10 birds in each pen. Birds were challenged on day 21 by 1 mL of 6 × 107 CFU/mL C. Jejuni live suspension and samples were collected on …
Application Of Herbs And Propolis In Rabbits With Chronic Diarrhea, Robert Kupczynski, Tomasz Piasecki, Michal Bednarski, Kinga Spitalniak, Anna Budny-Walczak
Application Of Herbs And Propolis In Rabbits With Chronic Diarrhea, Robert Kupczynski, Tomasz Piasecki, Michal Bednarski, Kinga Spitalniak, Anna Budny-Walczak
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of ethanolic extract of propolis (EEP) and an herbal mixture (Rumex crispus, Potentilla anserina, and Polygonum aviculare) on diarrhea course, hematological and biochemical parameters, and acid-base balance of rabbits. Twenty-four meat rabbits (Hyplus) were divided into four groups of eight animals. The rabbits were randomly divided into the following groups: HR - healthy rabbits, DR - rabbits with diarrhea symptoms, H - treated with 10% herbal extract, and EEP - treated with 10% ethanolic extract of propolis at 4 mL/L. The extracts were supplemented for 10 days into the drinking …
Influence Of Flaxseed Combined With Thyme, Rosemary, And Sage Leaves Asfodder Additives On Antioxidant Status In The Liver Of Japanese Quail, Radoslaw Drozd, Artur Rybarczyk, Agata Wasak, Malgorzata Jakubowska, Kinga Rybak, Magdalena Skolmowska
Influence Of Flaxseed Combined With Thyme, Rosemary, And Sage Leaves Asfodder Additives On Antioxidant Status In The Liver Of Japanese Quail, Radoslaw Drozd, Artur Rybarczyk, Agata Wasak, Malgorzata Jakubowska, Kinga Rybak, Magdalena Skolmowska
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of a combination of plant supplements with antioxidant properties on the total antioxidant status measured by FRAP and the activity of selected antioxidant enzymes in the livers of Japanese quails. The birds were given feed with the 4% addition of flaxseed combined with a 1% admixture of dried thyme, rosemary, or sage leaves, respectively. The results showed an increased value of the antioxidant potential in the livers of quails fed with a diet that contained the combination of flaxseed and thyme, compared to the control diet and the diet that …
Comparative Efficacy Of Antioxidant Retinol, Melatonin, And Zinc During In Vitro Maturation Of Bovine Oocytes Under Induced Heat Stress, Jafrin Ara Ahmed, Devojyoti Dutta, Nawab Nashiruddullah
Comparative Efficacy Of Antioxidant Retinol, Melatonin, And Zinc During In Vitro Maturation Of Bovine Oocytes Under Induced Heat Stress, Jafrin Ara Ahmed, Devojyoti Dutta, Nawab Nashiruddullah
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Both A and B grade cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) aspirated from cattle ovaries at slaughter were matured in vitro under normal (38.5 °C) and elevated temperatures (41 °C). Maturation competence based on cumulus expansion, COC diameter, and nuclear maturation were compared with and without antioxidant supplementation incorporating 7.5 µM retinol, 1 nM melatonin, and 1.5 µg/mL zinc chloride in an oocyte maturation medium. Heat stress significantly reduced cumulus expansion by approximately 20%, while only retinol could bring a significant (P ≤ 0.05) increase. Heat stress also decreased expansion of A (approximately 50%) and B (approximately 40%) grade COC diameter. All antioxidants …
Analysis Of Risk Factors In The Management Of Foot-And-Mouth Disease In Turkey, Berri̇n Şentürk, Cengi̇z Yalçin, Aytaç Akçay
Analysis Of Risk Factors In The Management Of Foot-And-Mouth Disease In Turkey, Berri̇n Şentürk, Cengi̇z Yalçin, Aytaç Akçay
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to perform a risk analysis of the management of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) epidemics in Turkey. The relationship between disease outbreaks and risk was analyzed by evaluating 11 disease risk factors related to the input, processing, production, movement, and marketing infrastructure aspects of the animal production chain. A progressive (hierarchical) clustering analysis method was employed to group the quantitative data obtained for each of the risk variables. The total risk scores were grouped in a dendrogram. There was a strong positive relationship (72%) between risk variables and total outbreak numbers (P < 0.01). Results showed the districts in which the FMD risk is high and indicate where the appropriate measures should be taken to eradicate or at least minimize outbreaks.
Lactose-Rich Milk Replacer Modifies The Proteome Of Bloodplasma In 2-Week-Old Calves, Alicja Dratwa Chalupnik, Malgorzata Ozgo, Agnieszka Herosimczyk, Adam Lepczynski, Katarzyna Michalek
Lactose-Rich Milk Replacer Modifies The Proteome Of Bloodplasma In 2-Week-Old Calves, Alicja Dratwa Chalupnik, Malgorzata Ozgo, Agnieszka Herosimczyk, Adam Lepczynski, Katarzyna Michalek
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the study was to create a specific pattern of protein expression changes in the plasma of 2-week-old calves treated with excessive lactose doses. Identification of proteins, the expression of which changes during the short-term administration of lactose, may help to exclude or confirm the causes of diarrhea observed in newborn calves. The present study utilized 2-D electrophoresis combined with MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and identified 6 blood plasma proteins, the expression of which changed under the influence of lactose added to the milk replacer. The pattern of expression of blood plasma proteins, including decreased expression of fibrinogen and …
In Ovo Feeding With Ss-Hydroxy Ss-Methylbutyrate And Broilerperformance, Intestinal Health, And Immunity Status, Ömer Hakan Muğlali, Mustafa Salman, Ayhan Gacar, Fi̇li̇z Akdağ, Mustafa Yavuz Gülbahar, Alper Çi̇ftçi̇, Ertan Emek Onuk, Fi̇li̇z Karadaş, Hüseyi̇n Eseceli̇
In Ovo Feeding With Ss-Hydroxy Ss-Methylbutyrate And Broilerperformance, Intestinal Health, And Immunity Status, Ömer Hakan Muğlali, Mustafa Salman, Ayhan Gacar, Fi̇li̇z Akdağ, Mustafa Yavuz Gülbahar, Alper Çi̇ftçi̇, Ertan Emek Onuk, Fi̇li̇z Karadaş, Hüseyi̇n Eseceli̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The effects of in ovo administration of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) on broiler performance, intestinal health, and immunity were investigated. At day 18 of incubation, fertile eggs were divided into negative (no injection) and positive (physiologic serum injection) controls and three HMB treatment groups. HMB solution was injected at 0.1% (Group 1), 0.2% (Group 2), and 0.3% (Group 3) concentrations. There were no significant differences between the groups for live weight gain, feed conversion rate, and hot carcass, breast meat, liver, and heart weight. However, the gizzard weight in Group 1 was significantly higher than those in the other groups (P < 0.05). Although the intestinal villi lengths in the treatment Groups 1 and 3 on day 20 were greater than those in the control groups (P < 0.01), at the end of the experiment there were no significant differences among the groups. For antibody levels, the differences between groups on days 4 and 42 were highly significant (P < 0.01), and the antibody levels in Group 2 were higher than those in the other groups. Separately, growth performance and antibody levels were positively correlated with the length of villi in Group 2 (HMB 0.2%).