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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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; …

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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), …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Contamination Of Children's Playground Sandpits With Toxocara Eggs In İstanbul, Turkey, Müfi̇t Toparlak, Ayşen Gargili, Erkut Tüzer, Vedat Keleş, Meltem Ulutaş Esatgi̇l, Handan Çeti̇nkaya Jan 2002

Contamination Of Children's Playground Sandpits With Toxocara Eggs In İstanbul, Turkey, Müfi̇t Toparlak, Ayşen Gargili, Erkut Tüzer, Vedat Keleş, Meltem Ulutaş Esatgi̇l, Handan Çeti̇nkaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study conducted in İstanbul, the contamination of sandpits in children's playgrounds with Toxocara eggs was investigated. For this purpose, a total of 132 sand samples were taken from the sandpits of 63 playgrounds between November 1998 and September 1999. Toxocara eggs were found in 10 (15.9%) of 63 playgrounds. A total of 22 eggs were recovered. The average egg number per 100 g of sand was found to be 0.067 for the overall examined playgrounds and 0.44 (ranging from 0.2 to 1.2) for the contaminated ones.

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Effects Of 5-Fluorouracil And Mitomycine-C On Glaucoma Filtration Surgery In Rabbits, Servet Kiliç, Aydin Gi̇rgi̇n Jan 2002

Effects Of 5-Fluorouracil And Mitomycine-C On Glaucoma Filtration Surgery In Rabbits, Servet Kiliç, Aydin Gi̇rgi̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and mytomycine-C (MMC) on the success rate of glaucoma filtration surgery (GFS). A superior fornix-based conjunctival flap was created on the right eyes of 12 rabbits divided randomly into three equal groups termed groups 1, 2 and 3. After a small piece of sponge soaked with balanced salt solution (BSS) in group 1 (control), 5-FU (50 mg/ ml) in group 2 and MMC (0.02 mg/ ml) in group 3 was kept on the filtration sites for 5 minutes, the filtration fistula (sclerectomy) was performed and the flap …

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Salmonella Enteritidis In Quail Eggs, Özlem Turgay, Nuh Özkan, Emel Çakiroğlu Jan 2002

Salmonella Enteritidis In Quail Eggs, Özlem Turgay, Nuh Özkan, Emel Çakiroğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The presence of Salmonella enteritidis was investigated in 123 liquid whole quail eggs. Salmonella strains were identified and sero-grouped by coagglutination test and slide agglutination test. Seven (5.69%) of 123 whole quail eggs were in group D1 and were sero-typed as Salmonella enteritidis. It was found that in phage-typing of Salmonella enteritidis, three of 7 strains were Salmonella enteritidis PT4 , two of them were PT1, one of them was PT7, and one of them was indefinite.

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Comparing The Birth Rates Of Microinjected Hybrid Mouse Zygotes Transferred Into Outbred And Hybrid Foster Mothers, Haydar Bağiş, Levent Keski̇ntepe, Hande Odaman Mercan, Hakan Sağirkaya, Şaki̇r Sekmen Jan 2002

Comparing The Birth Rates Of Microinjected Hybrid Mouse Zygotes Transferred Into Outbred And Hybrid Foster Mothers, Haydar Bağiş, Levent Keski̇ntepe, Hande Odaman Mercan, Hakan Sağirkaya, Şaki̇r Sekmen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to compare the birth rates after transfers of microinjected hybrid mouse zygotes into hybrid CB6F1 (C57BL/6J X BALB/c) and outbred CD-1 foster mothers. One or two hours after microinjection of a \beta -actin-Gfp gene construct into the male pronucleus, hybrid mouse zygotes were transferred into CB6F1 and CD-1 foster mothers. In addition, non-microinjected hybrid zygotes were transferred into foster mothers of both strains. The overall data demonstrate that outbred CD-1 foster mothers are a better choice for transfer of microinjected hybrid mouse embryos, and there was a statistical difference between the transfers of microinjected …

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Rickets In A Gazelle: A Case Report, Ni̇hat Şindak, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Gürbüz Aksoy Jan 2002

Rickets In A Gazelle: A Case Report, Ni̇hat Şindak, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Gürbüz Aksoy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to determine some clinical, radiological, haematological and biochemical findings in a female gazelle, 9 months old, with rickets. In clinical examination, the animal was unable to stand up easily, its legs were bent and walking was difficult. The medullar cannals were wide and the cortex was thin in the long bones on the radiogram. The Ca level (6.8 mg/dl) was found to be within the minimum normal limits in the biochemical examinations of blood serum. Also, serum P level (1.6 mg/dl) was ascertained to be markedly lower than normal levels. In addition, serum ALP …

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Preventing Heat Stress With Different Feeding Methods In Laying Hens, O. Ni̇hat Ertaş, Kazim Şahi̇n Jan 2002

Preventing Heat Stress With Different Feeding Methods In Laying Hens, O. Ni̇hat Ertaş, Kazim Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of different density diets (15% HP, 2700 kcal/kg ME, Diet N; 18% HP, 3025 kcal/kg ME, Diet Y), and different feeding methods on yield, egg quality, blood acid-base balance, serum metabolites, and nutrient digestibility were determined in laying hens at heat stress. Sixteen-week-old hens (Ross Brown) were divided into 6 group of 30 hens each and study was conducted in a 3 x 2 factorial experimental design. The diets were given to animals by three methods during heat stress. The feeding methods were as follows. Both diets were given to hens through traditional ways (Control …

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Accumulation Of Lead In The Gill, Liver, Kidney And Brain Tissues Of Tilapia Zilli, Sahi̇re Karataş, Mustafa Kalay Jan 2002

Accumulation Of Lead In The Gill, Liver, Kidney And Brain Tissues Of Tilapia Zilli, Sahi̇re Karataş, Mustafa Kalay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the accumulation of lead in various tissues of Tilapia zilli was tested at varying concentrations of lead in the medium for different exposure times. Experimental animals were exposed to 1.0, 2.5 and 5.0 ppm lead over periods of 1, 7, 15 and 30 days and accumulation of lead in gill, liver, kidney and brain tissues was determined by atomic absorbtion spectrophotometry (AAS). In general, the accumulation of lead in tissues increased with increasing concentrations of lead in the experimental medium and with increasing time of experiment. The ratios of total lead in the tissues were 15.47, 6.10, …

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The Effects Of Corn Harvested At Different Stages Of Maturity And Supplemented With Urea On Silage Quality And Nutrient Digestibility In Lambs, İ. Hali̇l Çerçi̇, Pinar Tatli, Fuat Gürdoğan, Nurgül Bi̇rben Jan 2002

The Effects Of Corn Harvested At Different Stages Of Maturity And Supplemented With Urea On Silage Quality And Nutrient Digestibility In Lambs, İ. Hali̇l Çerçi̇, Pinar Tatli, Fuat Gürdoğan, Nurgül Bi̇rben

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the silage qualities of corn supplemented with urea and harvested at the boot and milk stages and the effect on food intake and nutrient digestibility of these silages in lambs. Corn harvested at the boot and milk stages was supplemented with 0.5% urea and was ensiled. This study involved 4 silage groups. group I consisted of silage from corn harvested at the boot stage; group II consisted of silage from corn harvested at the milk stage; group III consisted of silage from corn supplemented with urea and harvested at the boot stage; group IV …

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Investigation Of Therapeutic And Possible Toxic Effects Of Gentamicin And Enrofloxacin In Combination Against Experimental Salmonella Enteritidis Infection In Embryonated Eggs, Saeid Akbarzahed Kolahi, Oya Keleş Jan 2002

Investigation Of Therapeutic And Possible Toxic Effects Of Gentamicin And Enrofloxacin In Combination Against Experimental Salmonella Enteritidis Infection In Embryonated Eggs, Saeid Akbarzahed Kolahi, Oya Keleş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The efficacy of the combination of gentamicin and enrofloxacin on the reduction of Salmonella enteritidis contamination rates in embryonated eggs that were experimentally infected was studied. In order to determine the optimum concentration of the combination for egg injection, the antibacterial activities of these antibiotics were tested in vitro against Salmonella enteritidis by the serial broth macrodilution method. The in vitro interaction test of gentamicin and enrofloxacin has indicated that these two antibacterial agents had an additive effect against Salmonella enteritidis. In order to examine the effect of the combination of gentamicin and enrofloxacin in vivo the eggs that were …

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The Possibilities Of Sexing Day-Old Denizli Fowl By Means Of Feathering Characteristics, Fevzi̇ Tahi̇r Aksoy, Fati̇h Atasoy, Esi̇n Ebru Onbaşilar, Seval Apaydin Jan 2002

The Possibilities Of Sexing Day-Old Denizli Fowl By Means Of Feathering Characteristics, Fevzi̇ Tahi̇r Aksoy, Fati̇h Atasoy, Esi̇n Ebru Onbaşilar, Seval Apaydin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This investigation was carried out to determine the possibilities of sexing day-old Denizli Fowl by means of slow and rapid feathering characteristics. First generation birds (253) were classified according to their day-old wing feathering types as follows: 40 chicks had primaries longer than the covert feathers (rapid feathering), 81 chicks had primaries shorter than the covert feathers and 132 chicks had primaries equal to the coverts (slow feathering). By means of test crossings amongst the rapid feathering males and slow feathering females, 63 male and 49 female day-olds were obtained. The male group consisted of 5 rapid feathering and 58 …

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Determination Of The Shelf-Life Of Stuffed Rainbow Trout During Cold Storage, Taçnur Baygar, Nuray Erkan, Sühendan Mol, Özkan Özden, Candan Varlik Jan 2002

Determination Of The Shelf-Life Of Stuffed Rainbow Trout During Cold Storage, Taçnur Baygar, Nuray Erkan, Sühendan Mol, Özkan Özden, Candan Varlik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the shelf-life of stuffed Rainbow trout during cold storage. The fish were placed on polystyrene plates, wrapped in aluminium foil and stored in the refrigerator. Sensory, pH and Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen (TVB-N) analyses were carried out during the storage. The shelf-life of stuffed rainbow trout during cold storage was determined to be 5 days.

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The Discrimination Of Artvin And Ardahan Honeybees (Apis Mellifera L.) Using Morphological Characteristics, Ahmet Güler, Ethem Akyol, Mustafa Gökçe, Osman Kaftanoğlu Jan 2002

The Discrimination Of Artvin And Ardahan Honeybees (Apis Mellifera L.) Using Morphological Characteristics, Ahmet Güler, Ethem Akyol, Mustafa Gökçe, Osman Kaftanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the morphological characteristics and to identify the honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) genotypes husbanded in the Artvin and Ardahan cities of the northeastern Anatolia Region. A total of 84 worker bee experimental samples were collected from 8 apiaries in different locations. From each sample 20 workers were used and 19 morphological characteristics were measured biometrically. Samples used were collected from 3 regions of Ardahan (Ardahan-Center, Posof-Yeniköy and Posof-Süngülü) and from 5 different regions of Artvin province (Hamurlu, Kaşıkçı, Borçka-Camili, Şavşat-Kocabey and Muratlı). As a result of discrimination analysis there was found to be no variation …

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The Effects Of Lead On The Small Intestinal Motility Of Guinea Pigs, Mehmet İri̇adam, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l Jan 2002

The Effects Of Lead On The Small Intestinal Motility Of Guinea Pigs, Mehmet İri̇adam, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, 18 adult guinea pigs, weighing 300-450 g, were divided into three equal groups, and their small intestinal segments (proximal and distal ileum) were removed and kept in vitro in an isolated organ bath in order to record the responses mainly produced by lead and acetylcholine. For the tissues of the first group, the noncumulative concentration-response curves of lead obtained were compared by applications at concentrations ranging from 3x10^{-8} M to 3x10^{-5} M alone, in the presence of verapamil (3x10^{-5} M) and in Ca^{++} free solution. In the second group, the responses to lead at the same concentrations …

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The Effects Of Dry Period And Various Lactation Stages On Some Blood Parameters In Holstein Cows In The Bursa Region, Nurten Gali̇p, Cenk Aydin, Ümi̇t Polat Jan 2002

The Effects Of Dry Period And Various Lactation Stages On Some Blood Parameters In Holstein Cows In The Bursa Region, Nurten Gali̇p, Cenk Aydin, Ümi̇t Polat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out on 80 healthy, four-year-old Holstein dairy cows bred in the Bursa region. Twenty of them were in the dry period and the rest were in the lactation period. Days 48-51, 147-161 and 180+ of the lactation period were considered the first, second and third stages, respectively. Blood samples were analysed for packed cell volume, red blood cell count, haemoglobin values, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and white blood cell count. There was a statistically significant effect of dry period and lactation on blood parameters except MCV and …

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