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Correlation Between Biochemical Parameters And Production Traits In Merino Crosses Sheep I- Erythrocyte Potassium And Glutathione, Ni̇hat Mert, Handan Gündüz, Vedat Akgündüz, Münevver Akgündüz Jan 2003

Correlation Between Biochemical Parameters And Production Traits In Merino Crosses Sheep I- Erythrocyte Potassium And Glutathione, 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 sheep raised in Bandırma Sheep Research Institute were used as living material. 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. The levels and types of blood glutathione (GSH) and erythrocyte potassium (K^+) were determined. Correlations between some production traits such as greasy fleece weight and lamb birth weight were estimated. Statistical significance was found in greasy fleece weight and high glutathione (GSH^H) and low potassium (LK) SBA …

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A Study On Silage Quality And Rumen Degradability Of Mixed Silages Containing Different Levels Of Sudangrass And Hungarian Vetch, Murat Demi̇rel, Firat Cengi̇z, Si̇bel Erdoğan, Savaş Çeli̇k Jan 2003

A Study On Silage Quality And Rumen Degradability Of Mixed Silages Containing Different Levels Of Sudangrass And Hungarian Vetch, Murat Demi̇rel, Firat Cengi̇z, Si̇bel Erdoğan, Savaş Çeli̇k

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the silage quality and degradability of some nutrient matter of pure sudangrass silage (S) and mixed silages made up from 75% sudangrass + 25% hungarian vetch (75S25HV) and 50% sudangrass + 50% hungarian vetch (50S50HV) in the rumen by the nylon bag technique at 4, 8, 16, 24 and 48 h. The three different silage mixtures were put into jars and incubated for 70 days. Four rumen fistulated Akkaraman male lambs were used to determine the degradability of silages in the rumen. Satisfactory silages were obtained in terms of physical properties. While there was …

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Studies On The Diagnosis Of Spontaneous Marek's Disease Of Chickens By Histopathological And Immunoperoxidase Methods, Aydin Gürel, S. Seçki̇n Arun, Burak Kuşçu, Tahsi̇n Yeşi̇ldere Jan 2003

Studies On The Diagnosis Of Spontaneous Marek's Disease Of Chickens By Histopathological And Immunoperoxidase Methods, Aydin Gürel, S. Seçki̇n Arun, Burak Kuşçu, Tahsi̇n Yeşi̇ldere

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, organ and tissue samples were collected for routine histopathological examinations and also for the detection and definitive diagnosis of Marek's disease (MD) viral antigens by the Labeled StreptAvidin-Biotin Peroxidase (LSAB) method during post-mortem examinations of dead or sacrificed hens. The chickens were taken from various sites located in regions of intensive poultry production in Turkey. This disease is quite frequently encountered in Turkey and is still one of the major causes of economic losses in the poultry industry. The material of this study was composed of various organ samples collected from MD-suspected hens from various houses located …

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Comparison Of Ifat And Elisa Results In Mice Experimentally Infected With Toxocara Canis, Hasan Ayçi̇çek, Mehmet Tanyüksel Jan 2003

Comparison Of Ifat And Elisa Results In Mice Experimentally Infected With Toxocara Canis, Hasan Ayçi̇çek, Mehmet Tanyüksel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Toxocariasis is a disease which indicates a wide symptomatic spectrum and occurs usually by the ingestion of infective Toxocara canis (rarely Toxocara cati) eggs by humans as a paratenic host. In this study, the sera samples of experimentally infected mice were evaluated on different days by IFAT and ELISA. Regarding the sera samples obtained on the 15^{th} and following days of the study, the groups seropositivity in IFAT by adult and larval sectional antigens and in TES-ELISA were 70, 73.3 and 96.7%, respectively. In the control group, seronegativity in IFAT by adult and larval sectional antigens, and in T. canis …

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The Effect Of Thyroidectomy On Sexual Cycle And Pregnancy Rates In Rats, Ali̇ Ri̇şvanli, Muhterem Aydin, Erdal Kaygusuzoğlu, Hüseyi̇n Ti̇murkan Jan 2003

The Effect Of Thyroidectomy On Sexual Cycle And Pregnancy Rates In Rats, Ali̇ Ri̇şvanli, Muhterem Aydin, Erdal Kaygusuzoğlu, Hüseyi̇n Ti̇murkan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

We investigated the effect of hypothyroidism caused by thyroidectomy on the sexual cycle and pregnancy rates in rats. Twenty female rats were divided into two groups. The thyroid glands were totally extirpated in the first group (n = 10). An operation was performed but the thyroid glands were not extirpated in the second group (n = 10). In both groups, the differences in vaginal cytology were examined daily with vaginal irrigation, for 1 month starting 3 days after the operation. Preparations from the vaginal irrigation were stained with Giemsa. A male rat was placed in the cage containing the female …

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Comparison Of The Fatty Acid Composition Of Different Tissues In Mature Trout (Salmo Trutta Macrostigma, Dumeril, 1858) In Yeşildere Creek In The Karasu Basin, N. Mevlüt Aras, H. İbrahi̇m Hali̇loğlu, Abdulkadi̇r Bayir, Muhammed Atamanalp, A. Necdet Si̇rkeci̇oğlu Jan 2003

Comparison Of The Fatty Acid Composition Of Different Tissues In Mature Trout (Salmo Trutta Macrostigma, Dumeril, 1858) In Yeşildere Creek In The Karasu Basin, N. Mevlüt Aras, H. İbrahi̇m Hali̇loğlu, Abdulkadi̇r Bayir, Muhammed Atamanalp, A. Necdet Si̇rkeci̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this research the fatty acid composition of different tissues of mature trout caught from Yeşildere creek in the Fırat region were investigated. In the adipose, gonad, liver and muscle tissues, the differences among the percentages of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3, n-6 PUFA) and the eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)/decosahexaenoic acid (DHA) ratio were statistically significant (P < 0.01). However, the differences in the saturated fatty acids (SFA) of tissues were not distinctive. The most important fatty acids were palmitic (16:0), stearic (18:0) and miristic (14:0) in SFA and 18:1 n-9 and 16:1 n-7 in MUFA. The ratio of n3/n6, known as characteristic agents of marine fish, was as high as in marine fish but the differences among the tissues were not significant.

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Endometrial Cytology Findings At Different Stages Of Sexual Cycle, Pregnacy And Pyometra In Bitches, Ayhan Baştan, Yunus Çeti̇n, Örsan Güngör, Di̇lek Arsoy Başaran Jan 2003

Endometrial Cytology Findings At Different Stages Of Sexual Cycle, Pregnacy And Pyometra In Bitches, Ayhan Baştan, Yunus Çeti̇n, Örsan Güngör, Di̇lek Arsoy Başaran

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to investigate cellular changes of the uterus during pregnancy, pyometra and different phases of the sexual cycle in dogs using endometrial cytology. We used 30 uteruses from bitches of different ages and breeds and at heterogeneous stages of the sexual cycle (Group 1 proestrus n = 5, Group 2 estrus n = 5, Group 3 diestrus n = 5, and Group 4 anestrus n = 5) as well as animals with open cervix pyometra (Group 5 n = 5), and that were pregnant (Group 6 n = 5). The sexual cycle stage of the …

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The Effect Of Different Packaging Methods On Some Quality Criteria Of Marinated Fish, Özkan Özden, Taçnur Baygar Jan 2003

The Effect Of Different Packaging Methods On Some Quality Criteria Of Marinated Fish, Özkan Özden, Taçnur Baygar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to examine the effects of different packaging methods on some quality criteria of marinated fish. The heads and bones of the fish studied were removed and the fish were filleted. Then they were placed in brine for marination. After that, the samples were divided into two groups, packaged in jars with vegetable oil or vacuum packed in polyethylene bags and then stored at +4 ±1 °C. Sensory, pH and total volatile basic nitrogene (TVB-N) analyses were performed every 15 days during storage. At the end of 120 days marinated fish (anchovy, horse mackerel, chub mackerel and sardine) …

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Production Characteristics Of Pheasants (Phasianus Colchicus) In Different Breeding Regimes, Kemal Kirikçi, Cafer Tepeli̇, Ayteki̇n Günlü, Orhan Çeti̇n Jan 2003

Production Characteristics Of Pheasants (Phasianus Colchicus) In Different Breeding Regimes, Kemal Kirikçi, Cafer Tepeli̇, Ayteki̇n Günlü, Orhan Çeti̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the egg production and hatchability characteristics of pheasants (Phasianus colchicus) mated in cages and as a free flock in closed pens were investigated. For this purpose 6 males and 30 females in a ratio of 1 male to 5 females were mated in cages and 4 males and 20 females were mated as a free flock in closed pens. The egg production (%), damaged egg rate, mortality rate, fertility, hatchability and hatchability of fertile eggs were determined as 32.84 and 19.38%, 28.63 and 36.34%, 26.67 and 30.00%, 61.09 and 47.27%, 49.55 and 29.46% and 54.36 and 41.54%, …

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Immunoperoxidase Studies On Leptospirosis In Bovine Abortion, Ahmet Temur, Yavuz Seli̇m Sağlam Jan 2003

Immunoperoxidase Studies On Leptospirosis In Bovine Abortion, Ahmet Temur, Yavuz Seli̇m Sağlam

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine leptospirosis from aborted bovine fetuses. Tissue sections of the liver, lung, spleen and kidney were stained with avidin-biotin peroxidase complex, and antigen localization was examined. These examinations showed positive staining in eight (24.24%) out of 33 fetuses for the presence of leptospira antigens. In these eight cases, leptospira antigens were found in three lung (37.5%), two liver (25%), four kidney (50%) and four spleen (50%) samples. Microscopic studies demonstrated that leptospiral antigens were located in the interalveolar and interlobular septum of the lung; in the cytoplasm of hepatocytes and macrophages in the portal regions …

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Determination Of The Relationship Between Beta-Carotene And Vitamin A And Functional Structures On Ovaries In Bitches, Ayhan Baştan, Örsan Güngör, Yunus Çeti̇n, Berri̇n Salmanoğlu Jan 2003

Determination Of The Relationship Between Beta-Carotene And Vitamin A And Functional Structures On Ovaries In Bitches, Ayhan Baştan, Örsan Güngör, Yunus Çeti̇n, Berri̇n Salmanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of \beta-carotene and vitamin-A blood levels on follicular development (F) and corpus luteum (CL) numbers in bitches. Thirty-four randomly selected dogs brought to the Ankara University, Veterinary Faculty, Gynacology Department Clinic for ovariohysterectomy were used. The sera (separated from the dogs' blood samples) before surgery were sent to the laboratory to determine \beta-carotene and vitamin-A levels. The numbers of functional structures (F and CL) on the ovaries, obtained after surgery, were determined. Bitches without functional structures on the ovaries were not evaluated in this study. Bitches with functional structures on …

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Comparative Studies On The Efficacy Of Different Vaccination Methods In The Treatment Of Bovine Papillomatosis, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Hali̇l Selçuk Bi̇ri̇ci̇k, Oktay Keski̇n, Zeli̇ha Füsun Baba Jan 2003

Comparative Studies On The Efficacy Of Different Vaccination Methods In The Treatment Of Bovine Papillomatosis, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Hali̇l Selçuk Bi̇ri̇ci̇k, Oktay Keski̇n, Zeli̇ha Füsun Baba

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of autogenous, species-specific and herd-specific vaccination in the treatment of bovine papillomatosis. This study was performed on 24 female Holstein cattle aged between 8 and 17 months in the same herd. The animals were divided into three vaccination groups (eight cattle in each group) as autogenous, species-specific and herd-specific. A dose of 10 ml per animal was inoculated subcutaneously every 10 days, for a total of three times. The recovery status of the animals was checked for 3 months at 15-day intervals. In this study, all the animals fully recovered …

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Some Biological Properties In The Akgöl (Fethiye - Muğla) Population Of The Mosquitofish Gambusia Affinis (Baird & Girard, 1853), Şükrü Öztürk, Ramazan İki̇z Jan 2003

Some Biological Properties In The Akgöl (Fethiye - Muğla) Population Of The Mosquitofish Gambusia Affinis (Baird & Girard, 1853), Şükrü Öztürk, Ramazan İki̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, 705 mosquitofish Gambusia affinis (Baird & Girard, 1853) were caught in Akgöl Lake near the town of Fethiye in Muğla province between November 1998 and October 1999, and the biological characteristics of their growth, reproduction and feeding were studied in detail. In the mosquitofish population, the 0 aged group comprised 97.58% and the 1+ aged group 2.42%; the proportion of females was 81.40%, and that of males was 18.60%. Total length (TL) varied from 1.3 to 5.5 cm; total weight was between 0.02 and 2.31 g. The average numbers of developing eggs were 21.90 (0+) and 52.81 …

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The Level Of Inbreeding And Its Effects On Milk Yield, Age At First Calving And Calf Mortality In Holstein Cattle Reared On The Agricultural Faculty Farm Of Ege University, Can Uzmay, Yavuz Akbaş Jan 2003

The Level Of Inbreeding And Its Effects On Milk Yield, Age At First Calving And Calf Mortality In Holstein Cattle Reared On The Agricultural Faculty Farm Of Ege University, Can Uzmay, Yavuz Akbaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the inbreeding coefficient of 1535 Holstein calves born on the Agricultural Faculty farm of Ege University during the period 1980-2000 was calculated, and the change of inbreeding levels over the years was investigated. Furthermore, the effects of inbreeding on first lactation 305-day milk yield, age at first calving and calf mortality were examined. The mean inbreeding level of calves born in the investigated period was 1.89%. The level of inbreeding in the herd fluctuated from 0% to 4.37% according to the birth years of calves. Furthermore, over the last 3 years of the period (1998-2000) inbreeding steadily …

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Effects On The Specific Quality Parameters Of Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus Albacares) During Precooking And Sterilization, Taçnur Baygar, Altan Şentürk Jan 2003

Effects On The Specific Quality Parameters Of Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus Albacares) During Precooking And Sterilization, Taçnur Baygar, Altan Şentürk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to determine changes in the quality of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) during precooking and sterilization. Samples were obtained at three stages: after thawing, after precooking and after sterilization. Total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), trimethylamine nitrogen (TMA-N), histamine and pH analyses were performed in order to determine the quality of the samples. At the end of the study, TVB-N values of the thawed, precooked and canned fish samples were 11.56 ± 4.83, 19.25 ± 4.46 and 35.82 ± 2.18 mg/100 g; TMA-N values were 4.14 ± 0.35, 5.91 ± 1.76 and 5.75 ± 1.71 mg/100 …

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The Effects Of Triticale Used In Different Amounts In Laying Quail Rations On Egg Production And Egg Quality, Berri̇n Kocaoğlu Güçlü, Kaan M. İşçan Jan 2003

The Effects Of Triticale Used In Different Amounts In Laying Quail Rations On Egg Production And Egg Quality, Berri̇n Kocaoğlu Güçlü, Kaan M. İşçan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to determine the effects of using 40% and 60% triticale with or without enzyme instead of maize on egg production, feed intake, feed efficiency, egg quality and hatchability in laying quail diets. In this study, a total of 160, 12-week-old Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) were used; birds with similar live weight and production levels were divided into five groups of 32 quails. Although using triticale at the rate of 40% and 60% in the diet of laying quails did not affect egg production, hatchability, fertility, egg specific gravity, egg shell thickness, the egg white and …

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Gonad Histology And Spawning Pattern Of The White Grouper (Epinephelus Aeneus) From İskenderun Bay (Turkey), Mahmut Ali̇ Gökçe, İbrahi̇m Cengi̇zler, A. Argun Özak Jan 2003

Gonad Histology And Spawning Pattern Of The White Grouper (Epinephelus Aeneus) From İskenderun Bay (Turkey), Mahmut Ali̇ Gökçe, İbrahi̇m Cengi̇zler, A. Argun Özak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The gonad histology and spawning pattern of the white grouper (Epinephelus aeneus) were determined from fish sampled from commercial catches. Histological, microscopic and macroscopic techniques were used to examine the ovaries of E. aeneus. A six stage maturity scale based on morphology was proposed to classify ovarian development. The results showed that the white grouper has an asynchronous mode of ovarian development, and the histological study of oocyte development in the white grouper indicated that two types of inclusion, first lipid and then protein, are formed during vitellogenesis. Towards maturation, protein granules and lipid droplets increased in size and number …

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The Use Of Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose To Prevent Intraabdominal Adhesions In Rabbits, Yilmaz Koç, Fahretti̇n Alkan, Ayşen Uyaroğlu Jan 2003

The Use Of Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose To Prevent Intraabdominal Adhesions In Rabbits, Yilmaz Koç, Fahretti̇n Alkan, Ayşen Uyaroğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of a 1% sodium carboxymethylcellulose (SCMC) solution on the prevention of experimentally induced intraabdominal adhesions in rabbits. Thirty rabbits were used and divided into two equal groups. In all rabbits in both groups, ventral midline laparotomies and serosal abrasions on the caecum were performed. In the treatment group, a solution of SCMC and in the control group a NaCI solution were infused into the abdominal cavity before and after manipulations. Seven days after surgery all rabbits again underwent relaparotomy via a paramedian incision to evaluate adhesion. Adhesions were designated as …

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Aged-Based Food Preferences Of Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio L., 1758) Inhabiting Fish Lakes In The Bafra District Of Samsun Province (Lakes Tatlı And Gıcı), Mahmut Yilmaz, Aysun Gümüş, Savaş Yilmaz, Nazmi̇ Polat Jan 2003

Aged-Based Food Preferences Of Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio L., 1758) Inhabiting Fish Lakes In The Bafra District Of Samsun Province (Lakes Tatlı And Gıcı), Mahmut Yilmaz, Aysun Gümüş, Savaş Yilmaz, Nazmi̇ Polat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The stomach contents of 122 common carp (Cyprinus carpio L., 1758) individuals collected from lakes Tatlı and Gıcı between January 2000 and December 2000 were investigated. The Geometric Index of Importance (GII) was used to determine food preferences among individuals and to assess whether these preferences were age based. It was concluded that the diet preferences of the common carp were not dependent on age and comprise a wide variety of food items present in their natural habitat. The results are presented in tables and figures.

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Effects Of Different Housing Systems On Various Parameters Of The Humerus And Tibiotarsus In Chickens (Tetra Sl), Hüseyi̇n Yildiz, Meti̇n Petek, Nazmi̇ye Güneş, Ümi̇t Polat Jan 2003

Effects Of Different Housing Systems On Various Parameters Of The Humerus And Tibiotarsus In Chickens (Tetra Sl), Hüseyi̇n Yildiz, Meti̇n Petek, Nazmi̇ye Güneş, Ümi̇t Polat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed at an examination of the effects of different housing systems on the body weight, serum calcium levels, digit lengths and various parameters of the humerus and tibiotarsus. For this purpose 40 Tetra SL chickens were kept in caged, aviary, perchery and litter housing systems with 10 animals in each. After 72 weeks, body weight, digit lengths and serum calcium levels as well as the weight, volume, cortical thickness and bone ash contents of the humerus and tibiotarsus were measured. With regard to body weight no significant differences were observed among the groups. When the caged and litter …

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Determination Of Some Biochemical Parameters In The Seminal Plasma Of German Shepherd Dogs, Ülgen Günay, Ümi̇t Polat, M. Kemal Soylu, Fi̇kret Ki̇l Jan 2003

Determination Of Some Biochemical Parameters In The Seminal Plasma Of German Shepherd Dogs, Ülgen Günay, Ümi̇t Polat, M. Kemal Soylu, Fi̇kret Ki̇l

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, we aimed to determine the levels of some biochemical parameters in the seminal plasma of German Shepherd dogs. Seven German Shepherd dogs were used as materials. A total of 35 ejaculates, five from each dog, were collected. The seminal plasma of each ejaculate was separated by centrifugation at 5000 rpm for 10 min. Biochemical analyses of the seminal plasma were performed. In conclusion, the average concentrations of total protein, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium were 3.75 ± 0.21 g/dl, 3.22 ± 0.32 mg/dl, 2.49 ± 0.25 mg/dl, 4.50 ± 0.37 mg/dl, 137.25 ± 1.98 mEq/l and …

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

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

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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

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Comparison Of Some Kinetic Properties Of Pyruvate Kinase In Liver Tissue Of Normal And Diabetic Rats, Seval Yilmaz Jan 2003

Comparison Of Some Kinetic Properties Of Pyruvate Kinase In Liver Tissue Of Normal And Diabetic Rats, Seval Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Diabetes mellitus was induced in Wistar-Albino type male rats with a single dose of streptozotocin (60 mg/kg intraperitoneally). The kinetic properties of pyruvate kinase were investigated in normal and diabetic rat liver tissue. In normal rat liver tissue, the incubation period of pyruvate kinase was 15 min and the optimum pH was 8. In diabetic rat liver tissue, the incubation period of pyruvate kinase was 10 min and the optimum pH was 7. Activation was found in normal and diabetic rat liver tissues with magnesium chloride and potassium chloride. Phospho(enol)pyruvate is an enzyme substrate; in the absence of the fructose-1,6-diphosphate …

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Developing Elisa For Antibodies To Rinderpest Virus (Rpv) By Using Reference And Partially Purified Rpv Antigens, Aykut Özdarendeli̇, Hakan Bulut, Mehmet Zi̇ya Doymaz, Yusuf Bolat Jan 2003

Developing Elisa For Antibodies To Rinderpest Virus (Rpv) By Using Reference And Partially Purified Rpv Antigens, Aykut Özdarendeli̇, Hakan Bulut, Mehmet Zi̇ya Doymaz, Yusuf Bolat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to develop ELISA to examine antibodies against rinderpest virus (RPV) for vaccination programmes in the Malatya and Elazığ regions. Serum samples from 180 clinically healthy cattle in Malatya were obtained in the spring of 1995 and 157 serum samples from cattle were taken in the spring of 1996 in Elazığ. The 337 serum samples were investigated with ELISA. To design the ELISA, reference purified RPV antigen obtained from Pirbright Animal Health Institute was used. RPV RBOK vaccine strain was provided by Central Veterinary Control and Research Institute, Ankara. It was used to infect the …

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Investigation Of Brucella Infection In Milk Collected From Burdur Province, Hülya Türütoğlu, Bülent Mutluer, Yavuz Uysal Jan 2003

Investigation Of Brucella Infection In Milk Collected From Burdur Province, Hülya Türütoğlu, Bülent Mutluer, Yavuz Uysal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, we aimed to investigate the regional profile of bovine and ovine Brucellosis in Burdur by isolating Brucella spp. in milk and by detecting antibodies to Brucellae in milk samples. For this purpose, 404 milk samples from 101 cows and 226 milk samples from 113 ewes located in 14 different areas of Burdur were collected. The samples were examined by bacteriological and serological methods. Brucella spp. were not isolated from the milk samples. Positive results by the milk ring test (MRT) were found in 12 (3%) cow milk samples and in 40 (17.7%) ewe milk samples. Seropositivity in …

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Macroanatomical Studies On The Cranial Cervical Ganglion In Sheep, İsmai̇l Türkmenoğlu, Nejdet Dursun Jan 2003

Macroanatomical Studies On The Cranial Cervical Ganglion In Sheep, İsmai̇l Türkmenoğlu, Nejdet Dursun

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the location and relations of the cranial cervical ganglion were investigated. A total of six sheep of different ages and both sexes were used. The cranial cervical ganlion lies medial to the occipitohyoid muscle, ventral to the jugular foramen, lateral to the longissimus capitis muscle and craniomedial to a common mass constituted by the glossopharyngeal, vagal, accessory and hypoglossal nerves and the condyloid artery. The colour and shape of the ganglion are light brown and fusiform respectively.

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Growth Characteristics Of Kangal And Akbaş Turkish Shepherd Dogs, Cafer Tepeli̇, Orhan Çeti̇n, Şeref İnal, Kemal Kirikçi, Alper Yilmaz Jan 2003

Growth Characteristics Of Kangal And Akbaş Turkish Shepherd Dogs, Cafer Tepeli̇, Orhan Çeti̇n, Şeref İnal, Kemal Kirikçi, Alper Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to compare the growth characteristics of Kangal and Akbaş Turkish shepherd dogs. Live weight records of 141 puppies at birth, 86 puppies at weaning, 68 puppies at 6 and 12 months of age and four different body measurements of 68 dogs at different ages were used for determining growth characteristics. The least squares method was used for statistical analysis. Least squares mean weights of Kangal and Akbaş puppies at birth, weaning, and 6 and 12 months of age were 557.21 and 506.95 g, 5657.35 and 4457.70 g, 21.58 and 19.38 kg, 40.89 and 37.66 kg, respectively. …

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

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

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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

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Comparison Of Lidocaine And Lidocaine-Meperidine Combination For Caudal Epidural Analgesia In Mares, Hali̇l Selçuk Bi̇ri̇ci̇k, Hayretti̇n Çeti̇n, Süleyman Gani̇dağli, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Ali̇ Hayat Jan 2003

Comparison Of Lidocaine And Lidocaine-Meperidine Combination For Caudal Epidural Analgesia In Mares, Hali̇l Selçuk Bi̇ri̇ci̇k, Hayretti̇n Çeti̇n, Süleyman Gani̇dağli, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Ali̇ Hayat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objectives of this study were to compare some haemodynamic and clinical parameters and the analgesic, sedative effects of lidocaine and a lidocaine-meperidine combination for caudal epidural analgesia in mares. This study was performed on 12 thoroughbred mares aged 13-24 years. Time to onset of analgesia in the combination group (6.67 ± 0.42 min) was significantly (P < 0.01) lower than in the lidocaine group (12.17 ± 1.05 min). However, duration of analgesia was significantly (P < 0.001) longer for the combination group (162.67 ± 5.67 min) than for the lidocaine group (109.33 ± 3.29 min). Heart and respiratory rates, rectal temperature, pH, pO_2, pCO_2, HCO_3, BE, PCV, THb and O_2Hb values measured before and after administrations in both groups were not significantly different. In conclusion, the combination of lidocaine-meperidine produced analgesia of quicker onset and longer duration than did lidocaine administered alone for caudal epidural analgesia in mares.

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Investigations On The Diagnosis Of Pseudotuberculosis Infections In Sheep By Allergic Skin Tests, Yahya Kuyucuoğlu Jan 2003

Investigations On The Diagnosis Of Pseudotuberculosis Infections In Sheep By Allergic Skin Tests, Yahya Kuyucuoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This investigation was carried out to evaluate the use of allergic skin tests in the diagnosis of pseudotuberculosis in sheep. For this purpose, two different allergens were prepared by two different methods. Allergens were prepared from C. pseudotuberculosis NVH 3368 strain. The study was carried out on farms with a total of 300 sheep in the province of Konya. The effects of two different allergens injected into four different sites in all three groups (infected, suspected and healthy) were examined (P < 0.05). At the end of the allergic skin test it was found that 73 (73%) of infected sheep tested positive. Sixty-one (83.5%) of these 73 were tested by SAT, 60 (82.1%) by postmortem examination and 38 (52.0%) by bacteriological examination (P < 0.05). All tests gave negative results for the healthy group. Moreover, in the infected animals, the sensitivity, specificity and predictive values from SAT, postmortem examination and bacteriological examination were investigated. The values were 100.0%, 29.0% and 75.5% for the axillary site. It was confirmed that the axilla is the best injection site in allergic tests. In conclusion, it was found the allergic skin test was a reliable method for the diagnosis of pseudotuberculosis in sheep in the field.

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