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Age, Growth, And Mortality Rates Of The European Anchovy (Engraulis Encrasicolus L. 1758) Off The Turkish Black Sea Coast, Osman Samsun, Necati̇ Samsun, Ati̇lla Cem Karamollaoğlu Jan 2004

Age, Growth, And Mortality Rates Of The European Anchovy (Engraulis Encrasicolus L. 1758) Off The Turkish Black Sea Coast, Osman Samsun, Necati̇ Samsun, Ati̇lla Cem Karamollaoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted during the Engraulis encrasicolus fishing seasons of 1998-1999 and 1999-2000, and some basic characteristics of this population off the Turkish coast of the Black Sea were examined. Weight-length relationships and von Bertalanffy growth equations were estimated as W = 0.0083 L^{2.872} and Lt = 15.66[1 – e^{-0.3368 (t+2.526)}] and W = 0.0076 L^ {2.919} and L t = 17.07 [1 – e^{–0.2836 (t+2.1047)}] for the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 fishing seasons, respectively. For the 1998-1999 fishing season total (Z), natural (M), and fishing (F) mortality rates were Z = 1.44 year^{-1}, M = 0.49 year^{-1} and F …

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Antibiotic Resistance Of Salmonella Enteritidis Of Human And Chicken Origin, Gülşen Goncagül, Elçi̇n Günaydin, K. Tayfun Çarli Jan 2004

Antibiotic Resistance Of Salmonella Enteritidis Of Human And Chicken Origin, Gülşen Goncagül, Elçi̇n Günaydin, K. Tayfun Çarli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between antibiotic resistance patterns among Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Serovar Enteritidis isolates (Salmonella Enteritidis) of human and poultry origin. Antibiotic resistance of 97 Salmonella Enteritidis isolates from 25 chicken meat, 25 chicken intestine and 47 human fecal samples was examined using the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS, 1997) disk diffusion method. Resistance patterns of the isolates were as follows: Of the 25 chicken meat isolates 4 were resistant to some antibiotics. Two isolates (CM15 and CM22) were resistant to ampicillin (AMP), cefuroxime sodium (CXM), ceftriaxone (CRO), trimethoprim-sulphamethazole (SXT) …

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Death Kinetics Of E. Coli O157:H7, E. Coli And Natural Contaminant Coliforms In Minced Beef During Irradiation Treatment And Storage, Hi̇lal Beyhan Doğan Halkman Jan 2004

Death Kinetics Of E. Coli O157:H7, E. Coli And Natural Contaminant Coliforms In Minced Beef During Irradiation Treatment And Storage, Hi̇lal Beyhan Doğan Halkman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The death kinetics of Escherichia coli O157:H7, E. coli type 1 and total coliforms after irradiation treatment in minced beef were evaluated to analyze the effect of increasing irradiation doses. Irradiation doses ranging from 0.0 kGy to 1.5 kGy were evaluated for reducing numbers of E. coli during frozen storage conditions at –18 oC for 30 days. D_{10} values of E. coli O157:H7, E. coli type 1, and total coliforms were 0.245 kGy, 0.552 kGy and 0.293 kGy, respectively. An irradiation dose of 1.5 kGy was shown to inactivate 10^5 MPN/g of serotype O157:H7 and 10^3 MPN/g of E. coli …

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A Comparison Between Medetomidine-Ketamine And Xylazine-Ketamine Anaesthesia In Rabbits, Nuh Kiliç Jan 2004

A Comparison Between Medetomidine-Ketamine And Xylazine-Ketamine Anaesthesia In Rabbits, Nuh Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The anaesthetic and cardiopulmonary effects of medetomidine-ketamine (MK) and xylazine-ketamine (XK) combinations were compared in rabbits. A total of 18 rabbits were randomly assigned to 2 different groups. The rabbits in the MK group (n = 9) were given 0.25 mg/kg of medetomidine and 50 mg/kg of ketamine intramuscularly. The XK group was given 4 mg/kg of xylazine and 50 mg/kg of ketamine via the same route. Data on reflexes (righting, ear pinch and pedal withdrawal) and cardiopulmonary parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate, mean blood pressure, and blood gas values) were recorded before and 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, …

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A Study On Survival Of Listeria Monocytogenes During Manufacture And Ripening Of Kashar Cheese, Fi̇gen Çeti̇nkaya, G. Ece Soyutemi̇z Jan 2004

A Study On Survival Of Listeria Monocytogenes During Manufacture And Ripening Of Kashar Cheese, Fi̇gen Çeti̇nkaya, G. Ece Soyutemi̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to determine the survival of Listeria monocytogenes during the manufacture and ripening of Kashar, a popular cheese in Turkey. Raw milk was inoculated at 4 different levels with L. monocytogenes serotype 4b (ca. 3, 4, 5, and 6 log cfu ml^{-1} for group 1, 2, 3 and 4 cheeses, respectively) and made into Kashar cheese using the traditional technique. Following dry salting for 10 days at 18 ± 2 ºC, the Kashar cheese was ripened for 20 days at the same temperature and then stored at 5 ± 1 ºC for 3 months. Samples of milk, …

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Intraosseous Urography Compared With Intravenous Urography: An Experimental Study In The Rabbit Model, Mutlu Sağlam, Şahi̇n Uğurel, Mete Ki̇lci̇ler, Mehmet Dakak, Ali̇ Bumi̇n, İbrahi̇m Somuncu Jan 2004

Intraosseous Urography Compared With Intravenous Urography: An Experimental Study In The Rabbit Model, Mutlu Sağlam, Şahi̇n Uğurel, Mete Ki̇lci̇ler, Mehmet Dakak, Ali̇ Bumi̇n, İbrahi̇m Somuncu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of bone injection gun assisted intraosseous administration of contrast media as an alternative to the intravenous route for urography. Intravenous urographies were obtained in 6 rabbits. Urographic examinations by the intraosseous route were performed in the same animals 48 h later. After adequate anesthesia, the retroauricular vein was punctured for intravenous injection and a bone injection gun was used for intraosseous injections to the distal one-third of the rabbit femur. Direct radiographies of rabbits were obtained following 1200 mg/kg body weight iomeprol (300 mg iodine/ml) administration by both the intravenous and intraosseous …

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Comparison Of Crude And Excretory/Secretory Antigens For The Diagnosis Of Fasciola Hepatica In Sheep By Western Blotting, Bahadir Gönenç, Hifsi Oğuz Sarimehmetoğlu, Murat Kara, Feri̇de Kircali Jan 2004

Comparison Of Crude And Excretory/Secretory Antigens For The Diagnosis Of Fasciola Hepatica In Sheep By Western Blotting, Bahadir Gönenç, Hifsi Oğuz Sarimehmetoğlu, Murat Kara, Feri̇de Kircali

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Crude and excretory/secretory (E/S) antigens of Fasciola hepatica were subjected to SDS-PAGE and Western blot analysis in order to identify protein bands that would enable the specific and sensitive immunodiagnosis of sheep. Sera from 20 sheep with natural infections of F. hepatica, Dicrocoelium dendriticum, Cyst hydatid, Cysticercus tenuicollis, Trichostrongylidae, Paramphistomum spp., and Trichuris spp. and the same number of sera naturally infected with the same helminths without F. hepatica were tested using Western blotting, and the bands obtained from positive and negative groups were compared. According to the test results the specific protein bands for F. hepatica infection were 33, …

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Follicular-Compact-Cellular Carcinoma In The Thyroid Gland Of A Dog, Ayhan Atasever, Yücel Çam, Fatma Uyanik Jan 2004

Follicular-Compact-Cellular Carcinoma In The Thyroid Gland Of A Dog, Ayhan Atasever, Yücel Çam, Fatma Uyanik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This case was determined accidentally in a 1.5-year-old, cross-breed male dog during a necropsy for an experimental study conducted in our laboratory, following a clinical examination as well as haematological, biochemical and urine analyses. The dog was clinically healthy. Haematological and biochemical parameters, except for a decrease in serum triiodothyronine (T_{3}), and urine analysis findings were within the reference range. A mass 3 x 4 x 3 cm in size and 22 g in weight that was observed in the thyroid gland located in the left cranioventral cervical region at the level of the larynx was investigated macroscopically and microscopically. …

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Ornithobacterium Rhinotrachelae (Or) Infection, Nesri̇n Turan, Seyyal Ak Jan 2004

Ornithobacterium Rhinotrachelae (Or) Infection, Nesri̇n Turan, Seyyal Ak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale infection is characterized by respiratory disease, decreased growth and increased mortality in avians. Although a reasonably new infection, it has been found in many countries in a short period. In this article, this infection, which causes large financial losses in avian enterprises, was investigated.

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Studies On Tropical Theileriosis In Turkey 5. Studies On Various Numbers Of Attenuated Vaccine Cells Used In Cattle Against Tropical Theileriosis, Fahri̇ Sayin, Serpi̇l Nalbantoğlu, K. Zafer Karaer, Ayşe Çakmak, Şükran Di̇nçer, Zati̇ Vatansever, Abdullah İnci̇, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari, Hasan Eren, Meti̇n Günay, Erkut Onar, Hati̇ce Alp Jan 2004

Studies On Tropical Theileriosis In Turkey 5. Studies On Various Numbers Of Attenuated Vaccine Cells Used In Cattle Against Tropical Theileriosis, Fahri̇ Sayin, Serpi̇l Nalbantoğlu, K. Zafer Karaer, Ayşe Çakmak, Şükran Di̇nçer, Zati̇ Vatansever, Abdullah İnci̇, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari, Hasan Eren, Meti̇n Günay, Erkut Onar, Hati̇ce Alp

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Since the total of 150,000 doses of attenuated cell culture vaccine doses produced anually in Turkey does not meet the requirements of the country, by reducing the number of vaccine cells in a single dose, an increased number of vaccine doses was obtained for cattle, and doses consisting of different numbers of vaccine cells were tested according to their protective efficiency against tropical theileriosis in cattle. Fifty Holstein calves aged 2.5-3 months were used: 42 of them were used in vaccine dose trials while 8 were used in the determination of pathogenicity of the challenge material. In order to examine …

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The Structure, Mortality And Growth Of The Tench [Tinca Tinca (L., 1758)] Population In Çivril Lake, Denizli, Turkey, Süleyman Balik, Hasan M. Sari, Mustafa Ruşen Ustaoğlu, Ali̇ İlhan Jan 2004

The Structure, Mortality And Growth Of The Tench [Tinca Tinca (L., 1758)] Population In Çivril Lake, Denizli, Turkey, Süleyman Balik, Hasan M. Sari, Mustafa Ruşen Ustaoğlu, Ali̇ İlhan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The population structure, mortality and growth of the tench [Tinca tinca (L., 1758)] in Çivril Lake was investigated, using 506 fish caught with various gill nets between February 1998 and January 1999. The percentages of females and males in the population were 38.34% and 61.66%, respectively, and the overall female-male sex ratio was 1:1.61. Specimens ranged from 11.4 to 28.8 cm in fork length, and from 27.7 to 420.4 g in weight. The age distribution was I-V in the population. For all individuals, the length-weight relation and von Bertalanffy growth parameters were W = 0.018 L^{3.01}, and L_{\infity} = 33.85 …

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Some Growth Characteristics Of The Brown Trout Salmo Trutta Macrostigma (Dumeril, 1858) In Tekederesi (Erzurum), Esat Mahmut Kocaman, Aslan Yusuf Yüksel, Muhammed Atamanalp Jan 2004

Some Growth Characteristics Of The Brown Trout Salmo Trutta Macrostigma (Dumeril, 1858) In Tekederesi (Erzurum), Esat Mahmut Kocaman, Aslan Yusuf Yüksel, Muhammed Atamanalp

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Some growth properties of the brown trout Salmo trutta macrostigma (Dumeril, 1858) in Tekederesi, which is a branch feeding the Karasu River, were investigated. The age composition of the population varied between I and V. The population was 64.81% female and 35.19% male and the differences between the sexes were statistcally significant (P < 0.05). The mean fork length and mean body weight of the 54 individuals examined were 16.58 cm and 53.15 g, respectively. The differences between the sexes according to age groups for fork length and total weight were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The specific and relative growth for length and weight were maximum at the second age. The length-weight relationship of the population was calculated by the least squares method and the logarithmic equation was found to be Log W = -1.4684 + 2.590 Log FL (fork length). …

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The Effect Of Grower Diet Protein Level On The Performance And Some Slaughtering Characteristics Of Sex-Separated And Mixed- Sex Broilers, Veysel Ayhan, Mehmet Bozkurt, Kami̇l Küçükyilmaz Jan 2004

The Effect Of Grower Diet Protein Level On The Performance And Some Slaughtering Characteristics Of Sex-Separated And Mixed- Sex Broilers, Veysel Ayhan, Mehmet Bozkurt, Kami̇l Küçükyilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This trial examined 1350 sex-separated broilers at 24 days of age. Chicks were fed standard broiler starter diet for the first 21 days. Isocaloric grower diets (16.84%, 18.00% and 19.46% crude protein, respectively) were offered to broilers housed in sex-separated and mixed-sex pens from days 24 to 45 of the experimental period. While the body weights of sex-separated and mixed-sex broilers were similar, diet protein level and sex had a significant effect on the body weight of broilers during the experimental period (P < 0.01). Male broilers consumed more feed and had better feed conversion than females (P < 0.01). However, separate sex rearing had no significant effect on feed consumption or feed conversion rate (P > 0.05). As diet protein level decreased feed consumption increased numerically and feed conversion was negatively affected (P …

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Anaesthetic Effects Of Quinaldine Sulphate Together With The Use Of Diazepam On Oreochromis Niloticus L. 1758 (Cichlidae) At Different Temperatures, Mahmut Yanar, Ercüment Genç Jan 2004

Anaesthetic Effects Of Quinaldine Sulphate Together With The Use Of Diazepam On Oreochromis Niloticus L. 1758 (Cichlidae) At Different Temperatures, Mahmut Yanar, Ercüment Genç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The anaesthetic effects of quinaldine sulphate (QS) together with diazepam (D) on tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) (20-25 g) were studied at different temperatures. The application of QS with D significantly increased the anesthesia level of QS in the fish. Depending on temperature, the fish entered light or deep anesthesia levels with the use of QS alone at 10 or 35 mg/l, compared to 5 or 20 mg/l when used together with D (1-2 mg/l). In addition, when used together with QS, D eliminated the excitement and hyperactivity of the fish compared to QS alone. A rise in temperature from 18 °C …

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A Study On The Meat Cost And Marketing Margins Of Cattle Fattening Farms In Erzurum Province, Yavuz Topcu Jan 2004

A Study On The Meat Cost And Marketing Margins Of Cattle Fattening Farms In Erzurum Province, Yavuz Topcu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The major aim of this study was to analyze the meat cost per kg live weight and marketing margins of cattle fattening farms in Erzurum province in the 2001 production period. Data were collected from 130 cattle fattening farms and different associations. Cattle fattening farms were classified according to their size into 3 groups using stratified random sampling. According to the results obtained, the meat cost per kg live weight was 2.800.000 TL for group 1 farms, 2.840.000 TL for group 2 farms and 2.290.000 TL for group 3 farms. Marketing margins were 33.33% for group 1 and 3 farms …

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The Quality Changes That Occur During The Frozen Storage Of Bonito (Sarda Sarda Bloch, 1793) Prepared By Different Treatments, Hülya Turan, İbrahi̇m Erkoyuncu Jan 2004

The Quality Changes That Occur During The Frozen Storage Of Bonito (Sarda Sarda Bloch, 1793) Prepared By Different Treatments, Hülya Turan, İbrahi̇m Erkoyuncu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Bonitos (Sarda sarda Bloch, 1793) frozen with different prefreezing and postfreezing treatments at -35 ºC in an air blast freezer with 5 m/s air velocity were stored at -25,2 ºC for 6 months. We determined the effects on the sensory properties, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) values, and the drip loss during the storage period of applying glaze with solution including ascorbic acid for preventing oxidation, of using sodium polyphosphate in order to prevent drip loss during the frozen storage, of removing the internal organs and gills, and of keeping in ice during 24 h prefreezing. …

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Transfer Of Maternal Immunity In The Guppy, Poecilia Reticulata, Ayşegül Kubi̇lay, Mehmet Rüştü Özen Jan 2004

Transfer Of Maternal Immunity In The Guppy, Poecilia Reticulata, Ayşegül Kubi̇lay, Mehmet Rüştü Özen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

An investigation was carried out to determine whether transmission of passive immunity from the mother to the fry occurred in the guppy, Poecilia reticulata. Female guppies were immunized by an intraperitoneal injection of formalin-killed Aeromonas hydrophila bacterin. Agglutinating antibody titers and the precipitating antibody in the body fluid of female guppies and their fry were investigated. The protection against the A. hydrophila pathogen by maternal immunity was also tested. Four weeks after immunization, 14 fry from immunized and nonimmunized females were challenged with 5-min exposure to a virulent A. hydrophila at dosages of 1 x 10^7 cfu/ml. Agglutinating antibody titers …

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The Treatment Of Experimental Acute Ethylene Glycol (Antifreeze) Toxication Using 4-Methyl Pyrazol And Ethanol In Dogs, Vehbi̇ Güneş, Çeti̇nkaya Şendi̇l Jan 2004

The Treatment Of Experimental Acute Ethylene Glycol (Antifreeze) Toxication Using 4-Methyl Pyrazol And Ethanol In Dogs, Vehbi̇ Güneş, Çeti̇nkaya Şendi̇l

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of ethanol and 4-methyl pyrazole were investigated in the treatment of 30 dogs toxicated with antifreeze (AF). The AF toxication produced significant increases in blood urea, creatinin and potassium and a decrease in blood calcium levels. Calcium-oxalate monohydrate, which is pathognomic for AF toxication, was consistently seen in urine sediment. Ethanol was rarely effective on the multisystemic effects that occurred in dogs or ADH inhibition. CNS findings were also observed after ethanol administration. The results indicated that 4-MP treatment provided earlier and safer healing than ethanol. It was deduced that 4-MP + NaHCO_3 was more effective than ethanol …

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Changes In Meat Yield And Food Component Of Smoked Tench (Tinca Tinca L., 1758), Levent İzci̇, Ö. Osman Ertan Jan 2004

Changes In Meat Yield And Food Component Of Smoked Tench (Tinca Tinca L., 1758), Levent İzci̇, Ö. Osman Ertan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, changes in the food component and meat yield in hot smoked tench (Tinca tinca L., 1758) were investigated. The meat yield of tench was calculated as 49.27 ± 0.76%. Before hot smoking the water content, and crude fat, crude protein, crude ash and carbohydrate levels were determined as 83.19 ± 0.56%, 1.11 ± 0.05%, 12.68 ± 0.57%, 1.13 ± 0.10% and 1.89 ± 0.14%, respectively. After hot smoking the water content and crude fat, crude protein, cude ash and carbohydrate levels were determined as 73.59 ± 0.35%, 1.56 ± 0.13%, 18.38 ± 0.64%, 4.29 ± 0.26% and …

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Estimation Of Genetic Parameters And Correlations For The First Three Lactation Milk Yields In Holstein Friesian Cattle By The Reml Method, Adnan Ünalan, Zeynel Cebeci̇ Jan 2004

Estimation Of Genetic Parameters And Correlations For The First Three Lactation Milk Yields In Holstein Friesian Cattle By The Reml Method, Adnan Ünalan, Zeynel Cebeci̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, 3484 milk yield records (1520 first, 1206 second and 758 third lactations) obtained from 1816 cows born between 1990 and 1997 in the Holstein-Friesian herd of Ceylanpınar State Farm were used to estimate the heritabilities, and genetic and phenotypic correlations between lactation milk yields using an individual animal model and the restricted maximum likelihood (REML) method. In the model studied, 305-day milk yields were used and individual animal effects were assumed to be a random effect, calving year and calving months were fixed effects, and calving age (as months) was a covariate, and all of these factors …

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Spawning Induction In The Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio) Using Different Combinations Of [D-Ser(Tbu)^6,Pro^9-Net]-Lhrha And Metoclopramide, Muhammed Arabaci, Haşmet Çağirgan, Mustafa Sari, Reyhan Gelmez Jan 2004

Spawning Induction In The Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio) Using Different Combinations Of [D-Ser(Tbu)^6,Pro^9-Net]-Lhrha And Metoclopramide, Muhammed Arabaci, Haşmet Çağirgan, Mustafa Sari, Reyhan Gelmez

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of a single administration of [D-Ser(tBu)^6,Pro^9-NEt]-LHRHa at high dose alone (50 µg/kg), and at constant dose (20 µg/kg) combined with different doses of the dopamine receptor antagonist Metoclopramide (5, 10, 20, 40 mg/kg) for the induction of spawning in common carp broodstocks were determined under local hatchery conditions and compared with classic carp pituitary extract (CPE, double injection) application (water temperature 24 ºC). Fish injected with physiological saline (0.7% NaCl) were used as a control group. No spawning was observed in the control group or in the groups given LHRH-a combined with low (5, 10 mg/kg) doses of …

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Growth Properties Of Mirror Carp (Cyprinus Carpio L., 1758) Introduced Into Gelingüllü Dam Lake, Şeri̇fe Gülsün Kirankaya, Fi̇tnat Güler Ekmekçi̇ Jan 2004

Growth Properties Of Mirror Carp (Cyprinus Carpio L., 1758) Introduced Into Gelingüllü Dam Lake, Şeri̇fe Gülsün Kirankaya, Fi̇tnat Güler Ekmekçi̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Some growth properties of 407 specimens of the mirror carp population introduced into Gelingüllü Dam Lake between 1998 and 2000 were studied in order to determine changes in growth over time. The data obtained were compared with those of other populations of the same species in other regions of Turkey. The age of the mirror carp in Gelingüllü Dam Lake ranged between I and V. The results revealed that this species, having a length of 20.8 ± 0.8 cm and a weight of 229 ± 21 g at age I, may attain a length of 53.5 ± 3.8 cm and …

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The Effect Of Gnrh Administration On Plasma Progesterone And Reproductive Performance In Ewes, Mehmet Aki̇f Çam, Mehmet Kuran, Erdoğan Selçuk Jan 2004

The Effect Of Gnrh Administration On Plasma Progesterone And Reproductive Performance In Ewes, Mehmet Aki̇f Çam, Mehmet Kuran, Erdoğan Selçuk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Two experiments were carried out to investigate the effect of GnRH administration at mating and on day 12 post-mating on the reproductive performance of Karayaka and Sakız x Karayaka (F_2) crossbred sheep. In the first experiment, ewes were allocated into a control group (K, n = 27), and groups administered 4 µg GnRH at mating (A, n = 27), on day 12 post-mating (AS, n = 30) and both at mating and on day 12 post-mating (AAS, n = 30). GnRH administration in the A and AS groups increased plasma progesterone concentrations (P < 0.01). The pregnancy rate at first mating in the AS group (86.7%) was higher than those in the ASS (66.7%), A (51.9%) and K (51.9%) groups (P < 0.01). There was no difference between the treatment groups in terms of litter sizes (1.31, 1.21, 1.21 and 1.20 for AS, K, A and ASS, respectively). In the second experiment, ewes were allocated into 2 groups, a control group (K, n = 70) and a group administered 4 µg GnRH on day 12 post-mating (AS, n = 73). The pregnancy rate at first mating was 71.4% and 80.8% (P > 0.05) and litter size was 1.24 and …

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Determination Of The Quality Parameters Of Imported Mackerel Under Different Thawing Conditions, Sühendan Mol, Özkan Özden, Nuray Erkan, Taçnur Baygar Jan 2004

Determination Of The Quality Parameters Of Imported Mackerel Under Different Thawing Conditions, Sühendan Mol, Özkan Özden, Nuray Erkan, Taçnur Baygar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The quality of imported mackerel (Scomber scombrus Linnaeus, 1758) was examined and the effect of different thawing methods on the quality was determined. The frozen samples were taken from 3 points: the first depot, the second depot and the retail sellers. The study was carried out in duplicate. The quality of the samples was determined according to sensory, chemical and microbiological analyses. It was determined that the 3 different thawing procedures (in water, at room temperature and in a refrigerator) did not change the quality significantly. This study shows that the frozen mackerel was transported to the retailers and customers …

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Evaluation Of The In Situ Degradation Kinetics Of Some Protein Sources Commonly Used In Ruminant Feeding, Suphi̇ Deni̇z, M. Aki̇f Karsli, Hüseyi̇n Nursoy, M. Sai̇t Kutlu Jan 2004

Evaluation Of The In Situ Degradation Kinetics Of Some Protein Sources Commonly Used In Ruminant Feeding, Suphi̇ Deni̇z, M. Aki̇f Karsli, Hüseyi̇n Nursoy, M. Sai̇t Kutlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the study was to evaluate the in situ degradation kinetics of some commonly used protein sources (sunflower meal, cottonseed meal, and soybean meal). Three ruminally fistulated rams were utilized in the study. They were fed ground alfalfa and a mixture of concentrate (60% alfalfa and 40% mixture) at maintenance level. The Dacron bags used in the study had a 45 µ^2 pore size and internal dimensions of 15 x 7 cm. Feed samples were ground to pass through a 2 mm screen. Samples were incubated in the rumen of rams for 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24 …

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Purification And Characterization Of Pyruvate Kinase From Normal And Tumor Breast Tissues, Seval Yilmaz, Sema Temi̇zer Ozan, İbrahi̇m Hani̇fi̇ Özercan Jan 2004

Purification And Characterization Of Pyruvate Kinase From Normal And Tumor Breast Tissues, Seval Yilmaz, Sema Temi̇zer Ozan, İbrahi̇m Hani̇fi̇ Özercan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The molecular weight and kinetic properties of pyruvate kinase purified from human normal and tumor breast tissues were studied and the activity levels of pyruvate kinase from normal and tumor breast tissues were compared. The presence of 2 forms of pyruvate kinase in human breast tissue was demonstrated by DEAE Sephadex A-50 chromatography. The molecular weight of subunits estimated by SDS-PAGE in forms I. and II. in normal breast tissue and in forms I. and II. in tumor breast tissue were 30,000 and 63,000 Da and 16,500 and 60,000 Da, respectively. It was found that the pyruvate kinase activity in …

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Microbiological Quality And Chemical Composition Of The Döner, Vi̇ldan Küpeli̇ Gençer, Mükerrem Kaya Jan 2004

Microbiological Quality And Chemical Composition Of The Döner, Vi̇ldan Küpeli̇ Gençer, Mükerrem Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Chemical composition and microbiological quality of 40 döner samples (cooked) taken from 8 different restaurants in Erzurum city center were investigated. Total aerobic bacteria count was an average of 5.1 log CFU/g. Lactic acid bacteria counts in 20% of samples, Enterobacteriaceae and S. aureus counts in 60% of samples, coliform bacteria counts in 45% of samples, E. coli counts in 67.5% of samples, and C. perfringens count in 85% of samples were under detectable levels (

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Prevalence Of Leishmania Infantum And Dirofilaria Immitis Infection In Dogs In Aydın Province And The Town Of Selçuk, İzmir, Turkey, Hüseyi̇n Voyvoda, Serdar Paşa, Seray Özensoy Töz, Yusuf Özbel, Hati̇ce Ertabaklar Jan 2004

Prevalence Of Leishmania Infantum And Dirofilaria Immitis Infection In Dogs In Aydın Province And The Town Of Selçuk, İzmir, Turkey, Hüseyi̇n Voyvoda, Serdar Paşa, Seray Özensoy Töz, Yusuf Özbel, Hati̇ce Ertabaklar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Leishmania infantum and Dirofilaria immitis infection in dogs housed outdoors in Aydın province and Selçuk in western Turkey. Anti-Leishmania antibodies were evaluated in sera samples by IFA and ELISA techniques. The presence of D. immitis microfilariae was determined in blood samples by use of the modified Knott’s test. Using the IFA and ELISA on 158 dogs surveyed, 5 (3.2%) were positive for anti-Leishmania antibodies while 22 (13.9%) were found infected with D. immitis. Only 2 out of 5 seropositive dogs exhibited major signs of canine visceral leishmaniosis, and amastigotes …

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The Behavior Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Sucuks Produced With Different Lactic Starter Cultures, Mükerrem Kaya, Hüsnü Yusuf Gökalp Jan 2004

The Behavior Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Sucuks Produced With Different Lactic Starter Cultures, Mükerrem Kaya, Hüsnü Yusuf Gökalp

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the growth and viability status of Listeria monocytogenes were investigated during the ripening and storage period of sucuk (Turkish dry fermented sausage) produced using different lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus plantarum Lb 8 and L. plantarum Lb 75, Pediococcus acidilactici Lb 626, P. pentosaceus Lb 1010, L. sakei 706 and L. sakei 706-B). The initial inoculum of L. monocytogenes into sucuk dough was 10^4 cfu/g. There was a significant increase in the L. monocytogenes counts during the first 3 days of ripening of sucuk produced without starter culture. A similar result was observed in sucuk fermented with L. …

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The Effects Of Starter Cultures And Different Nitrite Doses On The Growth Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Sucuk Production, Mükerrem Kaya, Hüsnü Yusuf Gökalp Jan 2004

The Effects Of Starter Cultures And Different Nitrite Doses On The Growth Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Sucuk Production, Mükerrem Kaya, Hüsnü Yusuf Gökalp

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of different nitrite doses (50, 100, 150 and 200 ppm NaNO_2) and starter culture (Lactobacillus plantarum + Staphylococcus carnosus, a commercial preparation) on the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in sucuk (Turkish dry fermented sausage) were investigated. The initial inoculation of the L. monocytogenes was 10^4 cfu/g for each sucuk dough mix. At the beginning of the ripening period in sucuk samples containing different amounts of NaNO_2 and without starter culture, L. monocytogenes growth was observed. On the 3^{rd} day of ripening the L. monocytogenes count was over 10^7 cfu/g. No growth was detected in the sucuks containing starter …

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