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On Testudo Graeca Linnaeus, 1758 Specimens Of Mardin Province, Oğuz Türkozan, Di̇nçer Ayaz, Cemal Varol Tok, Durmuş Ci̇han

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Twenty-four (16 male, 8 female) specimens of the Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise Testudo graeca were examined from Mardin, southeastern Turkey. For morphological comparisons, 15 morphometric characters and 31 ratios developed by combinations of straight carapace length (SCL) and straight carapace width (SCW) were investigated. Males and females were differentiated from one another in terms of straight carapace length/curved carapace length (SCL/CCL), straight carapace length/plastron length (SCL/PL), straight carapace length/abdominal suture length (SCL/AbSL), straight carapace length/anal suture length (SCL/ASL), plastron length/plastron width 1 (PL/PW1), carapace width/straight carapace length (SCW/SCL), carapace width/anal suture length (SCW/ASL), and carapace width/plastron width 1 (SCW/PW1) according to …

Sphaerospora Elegans Thelohan, 1892 And Myxobilatus Gasterostei Davis, 1944 (Phylum: Myxozoa) Infections In The Three-Spined Stickleback, Gasterosteus Aculeatus L., 1758 In Turkey, Ahmet Özer

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Sphaerospora elegans Thelohan, 1892 and Myxobilatus gasterostei Davis, 1944 infections in the three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus L., 1758) were studied from January to May 2000. Infection prevalence and intensity values were determined for mixed infections to be 26.5% and 3+ (0-5) parasites per fish, respectively. These values for each species were also determined. While infection prevalence and mean intensity values for S.elegans were 11.9% and 3+ (0-5), they were 17.9% and 3+ (0-5), respectively, for M. gasterostei. The existence of both parasite species in relation to the sex and length classes of the fish were determined and the infection interactions …

Proceedings Of The European Conference Black Grouse – Endangered Species Of Europe (September 8–12, 2003: Prague, Czech Republic), Petra Málková, Petr Procházka

Galliformes Specialist Group and Affiliated Societies: Conference Proceedings

RSPB black grouse conservation work in north Scotland, Chris Donald and Dave O’Hara

Influences of habitat structure, climate, disturbances and predation on population dynamics of black grouse in the northern Ore Mountains, Sven Herzog and Torsten Krüger

Population fragmentation and genetic variability in European black grouse: A progress report, Jacob Höglund, David Baines, Jobs Karl Larsson, and Gernot Segelbacher

Black Grouse habitats in Poland, Robert Kamieniarz

Ecological requirements for black grouse: A case study in the Belgian Hautes-Fagnes, Christine Keulen, Yves Pieper, André Doyen, Olivier Charlet, Pascal Poncin, and Jean-Claude Ruwet

Climatic modelling of black grouse population dynamics: A game …

Dna Sequence Analysis Of The Freshwater Mussel Lampsilis Hydiana (Bivalva: Unionidae) In Select Ozark And Ouachita Mountain Streams Of Arkansas, Jennifer A. Lewter, Allen L. Szalanski, Tsunemi Yamashita

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

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The Effects Of Some Silage Additives In Sorghum Silage On The Silage Quality And Ruminal Degradabilities Of Nutrients Ii- Ruminal Degradabilities Of Nutrients, N. Tuğba Bi̇ngöl, Erol Baytok

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the study was to determine the effects of different silage additives on the ruminal degradability of sorghum silage. Different sorghum silages were prepared from sorghum harvested at the milk or dough stage (287.40 and 304.80 g/kg DM) with or without SIL-ALL (enzyme-inoculant complex; EI), molasses (M), formic acid (FA), M + FA, EI + FA, EI + M and EI + FA + M additives in laboratory silos (glass jar 1 kg in volume) and incubated for two months. After incubation, the silos were opened and dry matter and ADF analyses were done. The dry matter and …

The Effect Of Urea And Molasses Addition Into Corn Harvested At The Milk Stage On Silage Quality And Digestible Nutrient Yield, Hüseyi̇n Nursoy, Suphi̇ Deni̇z, Murat Demi̇rel, Ni̇hat Denek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of urea or urea plus molasses addition into corn harvested at the milk stage on the silage quality and in vitro digestibility of silage. To achieve this objective, four different corn varieties (Rx-947, 33-94, Frassino and Arifiye) harvested at the milk stage were utilized. Silage samples were added 0.5% urea or 0.5% urea plus 4% molasses and ensiled in mini-silos (1 L in volume). Silage samples were analyzed for chemical composition, pH and organic acids (lactic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid and butyric acids). In vitro dry matter (DM) digestibility …

A Comparative Investigation Of The Morphologic Relationship Between True Chordae Tendineae And False Chordae Tendineae Of The Left Ventricle In Different Species, Davut Özbağ, Pi̇raye Kervancioğlu, Berna Saruhan, Serhan Taşdemi̇r, Fahri̇ Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Our purpose in this study was to investigate and compare the morphological relationship between the true chordae tendineae (CT) and the false chordae tendineae (FCT). One hundred and forty-seven hearts (8 humans, 23 dogs, 91 sheep, 25 goats) were investigated in our study. In terms of CT number, while the difference between humans and sheep and goats, and dogs and sheep and goats was significant statistically (p < 0.05), the difference between humans and dogs was less significant than the others. The difference between sheep and goats was not significant statistically (p > 0.05). The number of FCT were not significant (p > 0.05) in the other species while the difference between humans and dogs was significant statistically. The numerical relationship between CT and FCT was positive …

The Effects Of Gnrh + Pgf_{2\Alpha} And Hcg + Pgf_{2\Alpha} Applications In Postpartum Dairy Cows On Oestrus Syncronization And Fertility, Çağatay Tek, Ahmet Sabuncu, Alper Baran, Mi̇that Evecen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of GnRH + PGF_{2\alpha} and hCG + PGF_{2\alpha} applications on oestrus and fertility in dairy cows postpartum between days 35 and 45. In this study, 117 healthy, 3-7-year-old Holstein dairy cows from the same farm under similar husbandry conditions were used and they were in postpartum days between 35 and 45. Cows were divided equally into three groups randomly. Group I (n = 39): on day 0, 2000 IU hCG IM (Pregnyl^R, Organon) was given, on day 7, 500 \mug Cloprostenol Na IM (Estrumate^R, DİF), and on day 9, 12.6 …

The Effects Of The Pressing And The Scalding Treatments On Some Quality Properties In Maraş Cheese Production, K. Kaan Teki̇nşen, Mustafa Ni̇zamlioğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study was designed to elicit some basic information on the effect of different pressing and scalding treatments applied to the curd with special reference to the standardization of Maraş cheese. For each experiment six different samples (IA, IB, IC, IIA, IIB, IIC) were used. The samples were manufactured experimentally by applying three different scalding treatments, 70 ± 1 ^oC/5 min. (A) , 75 ± 1 ^oC/5 min. (B) and 80 ± 1 ^oC/5 min (C), to each of two curds pressed for 1 h by 1:5 kg (I) and 1.5:5 kg (II) weights of milk used. All experimental samples …

The Effects Of High Copper And Zinc On Some Hematological Parameters In Rats, Sebahat Aydemi̇r, Mukaddes Özcan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of high levels of Zn and Cu supplemented into the diet on Zn and Cu levels in the liver, pancreas and serum, the number of red and white blood cells, hematocrit value, hemoglobin levels, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in red blood cells, live weight, and liver and pancreas weights were investigated. A total of 77 Wistar albino rats were used as the research material. Twelve of the rats were separated as the control group and the remaining 65 were divided into five experimental groups (D1, D2, D3, D4 and D5) with 13 rats in each. Then, 70 mg/kg/day …

The Presence, Isolation And Characterisation Of Galectin-1 In Bovine Adrenal Gland, Kami̇l Seyrek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The mammalian adrenal gland in the developmental stage provides excellent system for studying the role(s) of lectins in the foetal period because the adrenal gland is composed of two separate endocrine organs which differ in embryologic origin, type of secretion, and function. There is no information on the presence of galectin-1 or galectin-1 reactive glycoconjugates in the development of the bovine adrenal gland. Therefore, the present study focused on this protein. For separation of galectin-1 dialysis, affinity chromatography and SDS-PAGE were used. To monitor the localisation of galectin-1 and its epitopes immunhistochemistry was used. A single 14-kD band comigrated with …

Pharmacokinetics Of Oxytetracycline In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Following Administration Of Medicated Feed, İdri̇s Türel, Gürdal Dağoğlu, Orhan Yilmaz, Ertuğrul Kankaya, Fazil Şen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The pharmacokinetics of oxytetracycline (OTC) were investigated in rainbow trout in freshwater at 10.5 ^oC. A group of 70 fish received OTC, an intravascular injection (i.v.) of 5 mg/kg body weight. Another group of 105 fish were fed medicated feed containing a dose of 100 mg/kg body weight. OTC plasma concentrations were determined by high performance liquid chromatography. The pharmacokinetic parameters were described by a two-compartment open model giving distribution half-lives of 0.907 h and 16.058 h, and elimination half-lives of 33.5 h and 27 h for i.v. and oral administration of OTC, respectively. After i.v. administration of OTC, other …

The Use Of Recombinant Hemagglutinine Protein Of Rinderpest Virus In Enzyme Immunoassay, Hakan Bulut, Yusuf Bolat, Yasemi̇n Bulut, Aykut Özdarendeli̇, Mehmet Zi̇ya Doymaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, Rinderpest virus (RPV) recombinant hemagglutinine protein (rH) fused with protein A region of Staphylococcus aureus was expressed in Escherichia coli and purified by IgG affinity chromatography. rH protein was also used to establish enzyme immunoassay. Therefore, to prevent IgG binding to the protein A the wells coated with the rH proteins were blocked by human serum. Afterwards, RPV antigens were added to the wells to evaluate this assay. To this end, serum from mice immunized with RPV was used for EIA. Our data indicated that the rH protein fused with protein A of Staphylococcus aureus can be …

Adherence And Slime Production In Coagulase Negative Staphylococci Isolated From Different Animal Sources, Oktay Keski̇n, Gülay Altay, Mehmet Akan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine slime production and the adherence of coagulase negative staphylococci (CNS) strains isolated from cows' milk with mastitis and chickens which have pathological disorders. For this purpose, 60 CNS strains isolated from cows' milk with mastitis and 60 from chickens suffering from skin and joint diseases were examined. In addition, 20 strains isolated from healthy cows and healthy chickens were used as control groups. Slime production was conductet by the tube method and the results were recorded as -, +, ++ and +++ after 24 h incubation according to the formation of a …

Some Production Traits Of Karayaka And Bafra (Chios X Karayaka B_1) Sheep, Fati̇h Atasoy, Necmetti̇n Ünal, Hali̇l Akçapinar, Durhasan Mundan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to investigate live weight, wool production and some body measurements of Karayaka and Bafra (Chios x Karyaka B_1) sheep. The Karayaka breed is raised in the Black Sea region, while the Sakız (Chios) breed is raised in the coastal areas of western Anatolia. The Bafra type was developed by crossing between Sakız and Karayaka for a female line to use in lamb production. The least squares means obtained for Karayaka and Bafra yearlings were determined to be 48.4 and 55.0 kg for live weight, 56.2 and 63.8 cm for wither height, 59.6 and 71.0 cm …

Pathological And Immunohistochemical Studies In Rabbits Experimentally Infected With Toxoplasma Gondii, Rifki Haziroğlu, Kürşat Altintaş, Ayhan Atasever, M. Yavuz Gülbahar, Oğuz Kul, Recai̇ Tunca

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Experimental toxoplasmosis was induced in rabbits using different routes. A total of 42 animals were used; 36 of them were in the experimental groups and the other six comprised the control group. In addition, five guinea pigs were used for preparing hyperimmune sera against Toxoplasma gondii. The Ankara strain was inoculated intravenously (group I, n: 12), intraperitoneally (group II, n: 12) and intradermally (group III, n: 12) into the rabbits. Group IV animals were kept as controls (n: 6). Clinical and macroscopical findings varied according to the routes of inoculation and organs affected. Microscopically, multifocal necrosis with T. gondii tachyzoites …

Lipid And Lipoprotein Levels In Dairy Cows With Fatty Liver, Mutlu Sevi̇nç, Abdullah Başoğlu, Hasan Güzelbektaş, Murat Boydak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this investigation was to establish whether there were any differences in the lipid and lipoprotein levels of dairy cows with fatty liver. Fifty-four dairy cows with fatty liver and 12 healthy dairy cows were used in the study. The liver fat content was determined in all cows histologically. Cows with fatty liver (n = 54) were grouped according to liver fat content as cows with mild (n = 17), moderate (n = 17) or severe(n = 20) fatty liver. Fat infiltration in the liver was not observed in the healthy group of cows. Some serum chemical parameters …

Comparison Of Fatty Acid Profiles Of Different Tissues Of Mature Trout (Salmo Trutta Labrax, Pallas, 1811) Caught From Kazandere Creek In The Çoruh Region, Erzurum, Turkey, N. Mevlüt Aras, H. İbrahi̇m Hali̇loğlu, Özer Ayik, Hasan Yeti̇m

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The fatty acid (FA) composition of some tissues of Salmo trutta labrax, Pallas, 1811 mature native freshwater wild salmon species caught from Kazandere creek in the Çoruh region in Turkey were investigated. Fatty acids profiles of muscle, liver, gonad, egg and adipose tissue were compared in terms of total and individual saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. The results showed that the highest total saturated fatty acid content was in the muscle (37.20 ± 1.13%) while the lowest value was in the egg (27.12 ± 2.53%), and the differences were significant (P < 0.05) among the tissues. Monounsaturated fatty acid contents (MUFA) were not significantly different (P > 0.05) for the tissues but n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid …

A Comparison Of The Effect Of Methyl-B-Cyclodextrin On The Osmotic Fragility Of Ovine, Bovine And Human Erythrocytes, Şevket Arikan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Cyclodextrins are used extensively in food, cosmetic, drug and chemical industries to increase aqueous solubility and stability, and reduce or eliminate the unpleasant taste and smell of many products. Experiments were conducted to examine the effect of a pre-haemolytic dose of methyl b-cyclodextrin (MBCD) on the osmotic fragility of erythrocytes collected from sheep, cattle and humans. Heparinised blood collected from these three species were analysed within 3 h of collection. Erythrocyte suspensions were mixed with MBCD to give concentrations of 2 mM, 4 mM or 6 mM cyclodextrin. The mixtures were incubated for 30 min at 37 °C and centrifuged. …

Comparison Of The Tocolytic Effects Of Ritodrine And Ca^{++} Channel Blockers On Serum Oestradiol And Progesterone Levels, Füsun Tosun, Aymelek Gönenç, Bolkan Şi̇mşek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Experimental pregnancy was induced with gonadal steroids in in vivo ovariectomized rats. Conditions for premature delivery were established by giving a salt-rich diet and administering oxytocin to induce high-risk pregnancy. In order to avoid early delivery, a betamimetic ritodrine and the Ca^{++} channel blockers nitrendipine and nicardipine were administered to three separate groups. The effects of these three tocolytic agents were examined by determining serum oestradiol and progesterone levels. Additionally, systolic blood pressure was measured and tachycardia was observed. After the administration of tocolytic agents, it was observed that serum oestradiol levels were increased while there was a decrease in …

The Effects Of Formic Acid Or Formic Acid Plus Molasses Additives On The Fermentation Quality And Dm And Adf Degradabilities Of Grass Silage, Erol Baytok, Habi̇p Muruz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects of formic acid and formic acid plus molasses additives on the grass silage fermentation characteristics and degradability of dry matter (DM) and acid-detergent fibre (ADF). Grasses were cut in early (experiment I), middle (experiment II) and late maturity (experiment III). The additive treatments in experiments I, II and III were: 1) Untreated; 2) 0.5% Formic acid (FA); 3) FA+2% molasses; 4) FA+4% molasses; and 5) FA+6% molasses. The silages were ensiled in jar silos (1 L) and DM and ADF degradability were determined by using the nylon bag technique in the …

The Effects Of Electrical Stimulation On The Sensory And Textural Quality Properties Of Mutton Carcasses, Mete Yanar, Hasan Yeti̇m

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this research was to investigate the influence of electrical stimulation (ES) on the sensory and textural quality characteristics of mutton carcasses from elderly ewes. For this purpose, 14 ovine carcasses from 3-5-year-old ewes were subjected to ES with 350 V, and the effects of ES on the organoleptic and instron textural parameters were evaluated. The ES significantly (P < 0.01) improved the panel tenderness scores of the Longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle. Some of the Instron Warner Bratzler Shear parameters such as peak force and initial yield force values of the LD muscle were also highly significantly (P < 0.01) affected by ES, while the Semimembranosus (SM) muscle was not affected. Hardness and peak force 2 values of LD obtained from the Instron compression test were also significantly (P < 0.05) affected by ES. However, Instron compression parameters of SM muscles were not significantly influenced by ES treatment. The results revealed that the ES could considerably improve the tenderness of the LD from mutton carcasses. In conclusion, the application of ES to mutton carcasses from elderly ewes could be beneficial for the meat industry by increasing the merchandising value and quality of this sort of carcass.

Width/Length-Weight Relationships Of The Blue Crab (Callinectes Sapidus Rathbun 1896) Population Living In Beymelek Lagoon Lake, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Atar, Selçuk Seçer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the width/length-weight relationships by sex, combined with the condition factors, of the blue crab (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun 1896) population living in Beymelek Lagoon Lake (Antalya) were examined. A total of 1027 samples ranging from 5.1 to 18.1 cm in width and weighing between 8.92 and 448 g were collected and analyzed. The relationship between carapace width/carapace length and weight was W = 0.6804L2.9364 with r2 = 0.86 and W = 0.1907L2.5656 with r2 = 0.88 (where L = width or length of crab in mm and W = weight in g) and condition factors were 48.196 and …

Detection Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Faeces From Chickens, Sheep And Cattle In Elazığ Province, Hakan Kalender

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Faecal samples collected from 206 chickens, 170 sheep and 130 cattle were investigated for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in animals slaughtered at local abattoirs in Elazığ. The prevalance of L. monocytogenes was 4.36% in chickens, 0.58% in sheep and 1.53% in cattle. Of the 12 L. monocytogenes isolates, seven (58.33%) and five (41.66%) belonged to serotypes 1 and 4, respectively. Other species isolated were L. innocua, L. welshimeri, L. seeligeri, L. murrayi and L. grayi. These results indicate that animal faeces could be a source of contamination of carcasses with L. monocytogenes and may lead to foodborne listeriosis.

Glycobiology Current Molecular Biology, Sabi̇re Karaçali

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Carbohydrate chemistry evolved into carbohydrate biochemistry and gradually into the biology of carbohydrates, or glycobiology, at the end of the last century. Glycobiology is the new research area of modern molecular biology, and it investigates the structure, biosynthesis and biological functions of glycans. The numbers, linkage types (\alpha or \beta), positions, binding points and functional group differences of monosaccharides create microheterogeneity. Thus, numerous glycoforms with precise structural differences occur. Each glycoform as a distinct biological ligand has a different function. Studies in glycobiology have concentrated on determining molecular structures and glycosylation mechanisms, investigating biological control mechanisms and the phenotypic characteristics …

Microbiological And Chemical Quality And Meat Yield Of Penaeus Semisulcatus De Haan 1884 Caught From The Antalya Region, Abdullah Di̇ler, Şükran Ataş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the microbiological and chemical quality and the meat yields of shrimp (P. semisulcatus) caught from the Antalya region. Twenty shrimp samples were used for microbiological analyses, 36 for chemical quality analyses and 60 for meat yield analyses. According to microbiological findings, the average numbers of total aerobic mesophilic bacteria, coliforms, staphylococcus-micrococcus, and V. parahaemolyticus in shrimp meat were 5.8 x 10^4 cfu/g, 1.9 x 10^2 cfu/g, 9.2 x 10^2 cfu/g, and 7.5 x 10^1 cfu/g, respectively. However, Salmonella was not isolated from the samples. The average values of moisture, protein, fat and ash …

Investigation Of The Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidant Substances, Antioxidant Vitamins And Some Hematologic-Biochemical Parameter Levels In Gentamycine Induced Nephrotoxicosis In Dogs, Ali̇ Erteki̇n, Mehmet Karaca, Hasan Altan Akkan, Mustafa Cemek, Nesli̇han Ormanci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In our study, malondialdehyde, antioxidant vitamins, antioxidant substances and some hematologic-biochemical parameter levels in nephrotoxicosis were investigated. Six dogs were used in the study. Blood samples taken before the experiment were used as the control. Blood samples were taken on days 2, 5, 7 and 10 during the experiment. During analysis, we found that the statistical changes were not significant in the retinol and Vitamin C levels of the experiment group when compared to those of the control group. \beta-carotene (P < 0.05) and Vitamin E (P < 0.001) levels were significantly decreased. Increases in the levels of malondialdehyde, seruloplasmin and urine \gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) enzyme were P < 0.001, while decreases in the amounts of glutathione were P < 0.001. We also found that changes in erythrocyte and hemotocrit levels were not significant. On the other hand, increases in the levels of leucocyte (P < 0.01), creatinin and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) P < 0.001 were significant. In conclusion, oxidative damage can occur in cells in nephrotoxicosis, the use of antioxidants could be of benefit during treatment with chemotherapeutics.

The Presence Of Mallophaga Species On Wild Partridge In The Elazığ District, Nursel Aksin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to determine the presence of Mallophaga species on wild partridges in the Elazığ region. We inspected 68 partridges for Mallophaga species between November and January from 1996 to 2000. At least one species of Mallophaga was found on 48 partridges. Three species of Mallophaga were found on infested partridges. These species, were Goniodes dispar (Burmeister, 1838), Goniocotes pusillus (Nitzch in Giebel, 1866) and Menacanthus lyali (Rodriguez Caabeiro et al.,1983). These three Mallophaga species have not been reported before in Turkey.

Correlation Between Biochemical Parameters And Production Traits In Merino Cross Sheep Ii- Hemoglobin And Transferrin Types, Ni̇hat Mert, Handan Gündüz, Vedat Akgündüz, Münevver Akgündüz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

To determine the relationship between biochemical parameters and production traits in sheep, 111 of the animals raised in the Bandırma Sheep Research Institute were used as living materials. The blood samples of 31 Hampshire Down x Merino, 33 Dorset Down x Merino, 27 German Black Headed x Merino and 20 Border Leicester x Merino crosses were taken. Transferrin (Tf) and haemoglobin (Hb) types were determined. Some production traits such as greasy fleece weight, staple length, fiber diameter, ondulance and lamb birth weight were estimated. Important correlations between Hb AB and lamb birth weights (P < 0.05), Hb AB and greasy fleece weight in SBA x Merino crosses (P < 0.05), Hb AB and greasy fleece weight in Border Leicester x Merino crosses (P < 0.05), Tf B type and greasy fleece weight in SBA x Merino and Border Leicester x Merino crosses (P < 0.05) and Tf A type and lamb birth weight in SBA x Merino crosses (P < 0.05) were also determined.

Identification Of Staphylococci Isolated From Chickens And The Determination Of Their Susceptibility To Some Antibiotics, Gülay Altay, Oktay Keski̇n, Mehmet Akan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, a total of 120 staphylococci strains, 46 coagulase positive and 74 coagulase negative, isolated from chickens were identified according to the characteristics of their cultural, biochemical and some antibiotic properties. The coagulase positive staphylococci consisted of 28 S. aureus, 9 S. delphini, 3 S. intermedius, 2 S. aureus subsp. anaerobicus, 1 S. schleiferi subsp. coagulans, 1 S. hyicus, and 2 unidentified strains. The coagulase negative staphylococci were identified as 16 S. simulans, 11 S. hyicus, 8 S. saprophyticus, 6 S. epidermidis, 4 S. schleiferi subsp. schleiferi, 4 S. arlettae, 4 S. lentus, 4 S. gallinarum, 3 S. …