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Growth Performance And Metabolic Profile Of Chios Lambs Prevented From Colostrum Intake And Artificially Reared On A Calf Milk Replacer, Kemal Öztabak, Aysel Özpinar Jan 2006

Growth Performance And Metabolic Profile Of Chios Lambs Prevented From Colostrum Intake And Artificially Reared On A Calf Milk Replacer, Kemal Öztabak, Aysel Özpinar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of artificial rearing on growth performance and metabolism of lambs as measured by some key blood metabolite parameters. A total of 20 Chios lambs were used. Newborn twin and triplet lambs were divided into 2 groups. The first-born lambs of twins or triplets formed the artificially reared (AR) group. The other lambs formed the ewe-reared (ER) group. Blood samples were taken from lambs of both groups during the first 24 h after birth and at weeks 1, 2, and 3. Effects of rearing method on plasma total protein, albumin, globulin, glucose, urea, …

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Effect Of Astragalus And Astragalus Polysaccharide On Antimicrobial Peptides Pr-39 And Protegrin-1 Gene Expression In Pigs, Youjin Tu, Yizhen Wang, Chunlan Xu, Guojia Yao, Tizhong Shan Jan 2006

Effect Of Astragalus And Astragalus Polysaccharide On Antimicrobial Peptides Pr-39 And Protegrin-1 Gene Expression In Pigs, Youjin Tu, Yizhen Wang, Chunlan Xu, Guojia Yao, Tizhong Shan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This experiment was conducted to study the effects of micron Astragalus, 80 mesh Astragalus and Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) on antimicrobial peptides PR-39 and protegrin-1 gene expression in pigs using semi-quantitative RT-PCR analysis. One hundred twenty 60-day-old Duroc x Landrace x Yorkshire piglets (21.88 ± 1.26 kg of average initial body weight) were randomly allotted to 4 treatments. Each treatment had 3 replicates (i.e. pens) with 10 pigs per pen. The basal diets were supplemented with 0, 5 g kg^{-1} APS, 5 g kg^{-1} 80 mesh Astragalus, and 5 g kg^{-1} micron Astragalus, respectively, and the feeding experiment lasted 30 days. …

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Effects Of Hybrid Type, Stage Of Maturity, And Fermentation Length On Whole Plant Corn Silage Quality, Mehmet Ali̇ Bal Jan 2006

Effects Of Hybrid Type, Stage Of Maturity, And Fermentation Length On Whole Plant Corn Silage Quality, Mehmet Ali̇ Bal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Two corn hybrids (conventional: CON; silage: SIL) were harvested at early dent (ED), 1/2 milkline (1/2 ML), and black layer (BL) stages of maturity for testing the effects of hybrid, stage of maturity, and length of fermentation on corn silage quality. Tested parameters were pH, DM, CP, and ruminal in situ DM disappearance (ISDMD), respectively. Longer fermentation length caused lower silage pH at 8 (3.97) and 16 (3.93) weeks. While CP content tended to increase with longer fermentation length, it tended to decrease with increasing maturity stage (ED: 8.0%; BL: 7.2%). In situ DM disappearance was 4% higher for the …

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Secundum Atrial Septal Defect In A One-Year-Old Kangal Dog, Gülsüm Özyi̇ği̇t, İlker Arican, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t, Bestami̇ Yilmaz Jan 2006

Secundum Atrial Septal Defect In A One-Year-Old Kangal Dog, Gülsüm Özyi̇ği̇t, İlker Arican, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t, Bestami̇ Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) was diagnosed in a 1-year-old Turkish Kangal dog after dissection for student education. The defect was 21.99 mm in maximum length and 8.37 mm in maximum width and was elliptical. The dog had no clinical disorders. This is the first case of a secundum ASD reported in an adult Kangal dog.

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Identification Of Vibrio Anguillarum By Pcr (Rpon Gene) Associated With Vibriosis In Marine Fish In Turkey, Di̇dem Demi̇rcan, Akin Candan Jan 2006

Identification Of Vibrio Anguillarum By Pcr (Rpon Gene) Associated With Vibriosis In Marine Fish In Turkey, Di̇dem Demi̇rcan, Akin Candan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The main causative agent of vibriosis is Vibrio anguillarum. In this study, 33 V. anguillarum strains were isolated from the internal organs of marine fish showing typical clinical signs of vibriosis, and these strains were identified by biochemical tests. For comparison of these results, API 20E and BIONOR Mono-Va agglutination kits were used. Finally strains were amplified by PCR using the rpoN gene. Although the phenotypic properties of V. anguillarum strains varied, the rpoN gene from chromosomal DNA was amplified in all strains. In conclusion, this gene could be used in the diagnosis of V. anguillarum strains isolated in Turkey.

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Alterations To Lipid Parameters In Response To Fig Tree (Ficus Carica) Leaf Extract In Chicken Liver Slices, Farzad Asadi, Malihe Pourkabir, Robin Maclaren, Ali Shahriari Jan 2006

Alterations To Lipid Parameters In Response To Fig Tree (Ficus Carica) Leaf Extract In Chicken Liver Slices, Farzad Asadi, Malihe Pourkabir, Robin Maclaren, Ali Shahriari

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Lipid storage, particularly in the abdominal cavity, is a major concern in poultry breeding because it affects the net meat yield. The major contributors to lipid storage in the abdominal cavity are hepatic fatty acid synthesis and VLDL secretion. These factors are strongly correlated with the body fatness in the chicken. The aim of our study was to determine if a traditional food supplement, the extract from fig tree leaves (fig tree leaf extract (FTE)), can be used to decrease hepatic triglyceride (TG) content and secretion of TG and cholesterol (TC) from the liver. Livers from 8-week-old roosters (n = …

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The Importance Of Refractoriness In Ovine Antral Digestive And Interdigestive Motility, Krzysztof Waldemar Romanski Jan 2006

The Importance Of Refractoriness In Ovine Antral Digestive And Interdigestive Motility, Krzysztof Waldemar Romanski

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this work was to find possible differences between the effects of anticholinergic drug administration during the duodenal phase 1 or phase 2a of migrating myoelectric complex on antral spike burst amplitude in fasted and non-fasted sheep. Eight adult rams possessing bipolar electrodes in the antrum and small intestine were used in the study. Feeding increased significantly the spike burst amplitude range from 60-110 to 80-160 µV. The effects of hexamethonium (2 mg/kg), atropine (0.1 mg/kg) and pirenzepine (0.5 mg/kg) given i.v. during phase 1 of the migrating myoelectric complex (expressed as per cent of control) in non-fasted …

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The Seroprevalence Of Bovine Herpes Virus Type 1 (Bhv-1) And Bovine Leukemia Virus (Blv) In Selected Dairy Cattle Herds In Aydın Province, Turkey, Mehmet Tolga Tan, Yakup Yildirim, Nural Erol, A. Burak Güngör Jan 2006

The Seroprevalence Of Bovine Herpes Virus Type 1 (Bhv-1) And Bovine Leukemia Virus (Blv) In Selected Dairy Cattle Herds In Aydın Province, Turkey, Mehmet Tolga Tan, Yakup Yildirim, Nural Erol, A. Burak Güngör

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The prevalence of BHV-1 and BLV antibodies was studied in 313 serum samples collected from 5 dairy cattle herds. Serum samples were collected from both apparently healthy animals and animals with respiratory symptoms. The samples were tested for the presence of antibodies against BHV-1 and BLV using virus neutralization and agar gel immunodiffusion test, respectively. The results indicated that the prevalence of BHV-1 and BLV infections was 19.5% and 0.3%, respectively.

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The Effects Of Red Pepper, Marigold Flower, And Synthetic Astaxanthin On Pigmentation, Growth, And Proximate Composition Of Penaeus Semisulcatus, Mustafa Göçer, Mahmut Yanar, Meti̇n Kumlu, Yasemen Yanar Jan 2006

The Effects Of Red Pepper, Marigold Flower, And Synthetic Astaxanthin On Pigmentation, Growth, And Proximate Composition Of Penaeus Semisulcatus, Mustafa Göçer, Mahmut Yanar, Meti̇n Kumlu, Yasemen Yanar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Shrimps with an initial weight of 11.10 ± 0.26 g were fed diets supplemented with 6.6% red pepper (RP), 2.4% marigold flower (MF), and 100 mg/kg synthetic astaxanthin (SA), each of which contained 100 mg/kg total carotenoid, and a control diet (BD), without carotenoid supplement for 60 days. Dietary carotenoid sources did not significantly affect the growth of the shrimps (P > 0.05). SA supplementation yielded the highest survival rate (92%), followed by RP (82%) and the other diets (75%) (P < 0.05). All dietary carotenoid sources provided higher carotenoid accumulation compared to the control group (P < 0.05), but the difference between them was not significant (P > 0.05). RP and SA resulted in a greater protein increase in shrimp muscle than MF (P < 0.05); however, lipid, ash, and water content were similar in all diet groups (P > 0.05).

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In-Vitro Antimicrobial Susceptibility Of Pathogenic Bacteria In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss, Walbaum), Şükrü Kirkan, Ergün Ömer Göksoy, Osman Kaya, Serten Tekbiyik Jan 2006

In-Vitro Antimicrobial Susceptibility Of Pathogenic Bacteria In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss, Walbaum), Şükrü Kirkan, Ergün Ömer Göksoy, Osman Kaya, Serten Tekbiyik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

MIC_{50} and MIC_{90} values of ciprofloxacin, trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole, tetracycline and erythromycin for 39 fish pathogenic bacterial strains (Yersinia ruckeri, Enterococcus seriolicida, and Aeromonas salmonicida) were determined using the E-test and agar dilution method. The MIC_{50} value of ciprofloxacin was approximately 1 mg/l for all fish pathogenic isolates. All fish pathogenic isolates showed elevated susceptibility to ciprofloxacin.

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Detection Of Listeria Monocytogenes By Using Pcr In Helix Pomatia, Şükrü Kirkan, Ergün Ö. Göksoy, Osman Kaya Jan 2006

Detection Of Listeria Monocytogenes By Using Pcr In Helix Pomatia, Şükrü Kirkan, Ergün Ö. Göksoy, Osman Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The detection of Listeria monocytogenes in Helix pomatia, both raw and cooked is presented here. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a rapid procedure with both sensitivity and specificity for quick detection and identification of Listeria monocytogenes from raw and cooked Helix pomatia. A total of 30 bags (10 g each) of H. pomatia samples were investigated for the Listeria monocytogenes inlB gene with the PCR method. PCR amplification products demonstrated that 18 of the 30 samples showed positive reactions to Listeria monocytogenes in the PCR. All PCR positive samples showed specific amplification of the 343 bp fragment for Listeria monocytogenes.

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Effects Of Defaunation And Dietary Nitrogen Source On Sodium, Potassium, Iron And Zinc In The Rumen Fluid, Plasma And Wool Of Lambs, Mehmet Özdemi̇r, Mi̇yase Çinar, Seyfullah Hali̇loğlu, Abdullah Eryavuz Jan 2006

Effects Of Defaunation And Dietary Nitrogen Source On Sodium, Potassium, Iron And Zinc In The Rumen Fluid, Plasma And Wool Of Lambs, Mehmet Özdemi̇r, Mi̇yase Çinar, Seyfullah Hali̇loğlu, Abdullah Eryavuz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of defaunation, and the addition of urea and sulfur in the replacement of plant protein (PP) sources on concentrations of Na, K, Zn and Fe in the ruminal fluid, blood plasma and wool of lambs. Forty male Ramlic lambs, 2.70 ± 0.30 months of age, and weighing approximately 16.44 ± 0.41 kg, were used. Lambs were divided into 4 groups as follows: faunate + control diet (FC), defaunate + control diet (DC), faunate + experimental diet (FE), and defaunate + experimental diet (DE). The control diet contained plant protein as a N …

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Diseases Of White Sea Bream (Diplodus Sargus L.) Reared In Experimental And Commercial Conditions In Greece, Eleni Golomazou, Fotini Athanassopoulou, Styliani Vagianou, Olga Sabatakou, Hlias Tsantilas, Georgios Rigos, Lambros Kokkokiris Jan 2006

Diseases Of White Sea Bream (Diplodus Sargus L.) Reared In Experimental And Commercial Conditions In Greece, Eleni Golomazou, Fotini Athanassopoulou, Styliani Vagianou, Olga Sabatakou, Hlias Tsantilas, Georgios Rigos, Lambros Kokkokiris

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A bacteriological and parasitological study of the white sea bream, Diplodus sargus L., was conducted as this species is a potential candidate for aquaculture in Mediterranean countries. The study comprised fish reared in commercial cages (2 farms) located in different geographical localities, as well as fish reared experimentally in cages located in a natural enclosed lagoon. Fish were examined in the fresh state by means of smears from all internal and external organs and by histology. Microbiology was also performed at all sites. Mortality was low (12%) at farm 1 (Argolida), while at farm 2 (Korinth) and the lagoon it …

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Microbiological And Chemical Changes Throughout The Manufacture And Ripening Of Kashar: A Traditional Turkish Cheese, Fi̇gen Çeti̇nkaya, G. Ece Soyutemi̇z Jan 2006

Microbiological And Chemical Changes Throughout The Manufacture And Ripening Of Kashar: A Traditional Turkish Cheese, Fi̇gen Çeti̇nkaya, G. Ece Soyutemi̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to investigate the microbiological and chemical characteristics of Kashar cheese produced from raw milk according to traditional techniques. The counts of total aerobic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on MRS and M17 agar, psychrotroph organisms, yeast and molds, coliforms and the presence of Escherichia coli were determined during the manufacturing stages and ripening. The chemical properties determined were dry matter, fat in dry matter, pH and salt content. The stretching process, which appears to be the main method of destroying microorganisms, did not efficiently eliminate all the microorganisms but was sufficient to destroy E. coli that …

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The Effect Of Emamectin Benzoate In The Control Of Lernanthropus Kroyeri (Van Beneden, 1851) (Lernanthropidae) Infestations In Cultured Sea Bass, Dicentrarchus Labrax (Linnaeus, 1758), Erol Tokşen, Haşmet Çağirgan, Tansel T. Tanrikul, Hülya Saygi Jan 2006

The Effect Of Emamectin Benzoate In The Control Of Lernanthropus Kroyeri (Van Beneden, 1851) (Lernanthropidae) Infestations In Cultured Sea Bass, Dicentrarchus Labrax (Linnaeus, 1758), Erol Tokşen, Haşmet Çağirgan, Tansel T. Tanrikul, Hülya Saygi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Five different dose groups were formed to evaluate the efficacy of emamectin benzoate as a treatment for Lernanthropus kroyeri (van Beneden, 1851) infestation in cultured sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Emamectin benzoate was administered in-feed at doses of 0 (control), 10, 25, 50, and 100 µg kg^{-1} biomass day-1 for 7 consecutive days. Parasites were counted on days 7, 14, and 21, and comparisons were made to untreated control fish. Seawater temperature was 16-16.5 °C. Treatment with emamectin benzoate was effective against larval and mature stages of L. kroyeri. The number of L. kroyeri in the control fish increased by …

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Use Of Indirect Excretory/Secretory Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Es-Elisa) For The Diagnosis Of Natural Fasciola Hepatica Infection In Eosinophilic And Non-Eosinophilic Cattle From Eastern Turkey, Sami̇ Şi̇mşek, Ergün Köroğlu, Armağan Erdem Ütük, Kürşat Altay Jan 2006

Use Of Indirect Excretory/Secretory Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Es-Elisa) For The Diagnosis Of Natural Fasciola Hepatica Infection In Eosinophilic And Non-Eosinophilic Cattle From Eastern Turkey, Sami̇ Şi̇mşek, Ergün Köroğlu, Armağan Erdem Ütük, Kürşat Altay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate fasciolosis in a group of eosinophilic and non-eosinophilic cattle in eastern Turkey. All the cattle were examined for antibodies against F. hepatica by modified indirect excretory/secretory enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ES-ELISA). Of the 1200 cattle tested, 164 (13.6%) were found to be eosinophilic by absolute eosinophil counts. Out of the 164 eosinophilic cattle, 121 (73.7%) were found to be positive for fasciolosis by indirect ES-ELISA, while the rate was only 35% among the non-eosinophilic group (P < 0.001). Our data indicate that parasitic infections should be considered an important cause of eosinophilia, particularly in fasciolosis, and the indirect ES-ELISA is useful as a screening test to examine anti-F. hepatica antibodies for the diagnosis of fasciolosis in cattle.

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Digestible Methionine And Lysine Requirements, Ratio And Interactions In Lohmann Egg-Type Cockerels, Chengzhang Wang, Yinghua Shi, Yuxin Yang, Zhentian Li, Yuxia Guo, Yibao Jiang Jan 2006

Digestible Methionine And Lysine Requirements, Ratio And Interactions In Lohmann Egg-Type Cockerels, Chengzhang Wang, Yinghua Shi, Yuxin Yang, Zhentian Li, Yuxia Guo, Yibao Jiang

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Metabolism and growth trials were conducted to study true digestible methionine (tMet) and lysine (tLys) requirements for growing Lohmann egg-type cockerels and to evaluate the effects of 2 dietary tMet levels and 4 tLys levels in a factorial arrangement on growth, nitrogen balance and serum biochemical indices. In the metabolism trial, 20 caecectomised and anus-stitch-surgery healthy adult male birds were used to determine the true digestibility of Met and Lys. In the growth trial, 30 Lohmann egg-type cockerels were allocated to each of 32 floor pens (total 960 birds). During the 0-6 week starting period, 2 levels of tMet (0.37, …

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Detection Of Antibodies Reactive With Ehrlichia Canis In A Kennel In Bulgaria, Ilia Tsachev Jan 2006

Detection Of Antibodies Reactive With Ehrlichia Canis In A Kennel In Bulgaria, Ilia Tsachev

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A seroepidemiological study on Ehrlichia canis infection was performed in 16 dogs in a kennel in the region of Plovdiv in Bulgaria. For this purpose, anti-E. canis antibodies were detected by the indirect immunofluorescence antibody test. The results showed that 75% of the dogs examined were positive to E. canis. The antibody titres 1:100, 1:200 and 1:400 were detected.

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Calculation Of Adjustment Factors For Standardizing Lactations To Mature Age And 305-Day And Estimation Of Heritability And Repeatability Of Standardized Milk Yield Of Simmental Cattle Reared On Kazova State Farm, Süleyman Çi̇lek, Mehmet Emi̇n Teki̇n Jan 2006

Calculation Of Adjustment Factors For Standardizing Lactations To Mature Age And 305-Day And Estimation Of Heritability And Repeatability Of Standardized Milk Yield Of Simmental Cattle Reared On Kazova State Farm, Süleyman Çi̇lek, Mehmet Emi̇n Teki̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Adjustment factors of lactation milk yield to mature age and 305-day were calculated and heritability and repeatability of milk yield were estimated for Simmental cows reared on Kazova State Farm. A total of 1549 lactation records of Simmental cows reared on Kazova State Farm between 1992 and 2002 were used. The factors for standardizing incomplete lactations to 305-day were estimated by taking 7 calving age groups into consideration (2, 3, 4, 5, 6-8, 9 and 10 years of age and older). The factors for standardizing to mature equivalent estimated by polynomial regression are between the 24^th and 143^rd month and …

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The Effects Of Different Light Intensities On Early Life Development Of Sharpsnout Seabream (Diplodus Puntazzo, Cetti, 1777) Larvae, Ali̇ Yildirim Korkut, Şahi̇n Saka, Kürşat Firat Jan 2006

The Effects Of Different Light Intensities On Early Life Development Of Sharpsnout Seabream (Diplodus Puntazzo, Cetti, 1777) Larvae, Ali̇ Yildirim Korkut, Şahi̇n Saka, Kürşat Firat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of different levels of illumination in the early life development stage of sharpsnout seabream (Diplodus puntazzo) larvae was examined. It was determined that illumination affected the relationships between total length and digestive tube length, total length and oil globule volume, and total length and yolk sac volume. The difference in the development of total length of the larvae kept in the dark and in other lighting conditions (30-450 lx) was significant (P < 0.05); however, it was determined that digestive tube development, yolk sac utilisation, and oil globule absorption differences of the larvae were not significant (P > 0.05). As for the covariance test, while the relationship between total length and oil globule volume was not significantly (P > 0.05) different between Group A (dark) …

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Levels Of Some Ovarian Hormones In The Pre- And Post Spawning Periods Of Chalcalburnus Tarichi Pallas, 1811, And The Postovulatory Structure Of Follicles, Güler Ünal, Hati̇ce Karaki̇şi̇, Mahmut Elp Jan 2006

Levels Of Some Ovarian Hormones In The Pre- And Post Spawning Periods Of Chalcalburnus Tarichi Pallas, 1811, And The Postovulatory Structure Of Follicles, Güler Ünal, Hati̇ce Karaki̇şi̇, Mahmut Elp

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The structure of postovulatory follicles and the levels of ovarian 11-dehydrocorticosterone (11-DHC), estradiol-17\beta (E_2), 17\alpha-hydroxyprogesterone (17\alpha -OH-P), and progesterone (P), before and after spawning, were studied in Chalcalburnus tarichi. It was observed that postovulatory follicles are characterized by a highly vascular thecal layer and hypertrophied granulosa cells containing dense smooth endoplasmic reticulum, many large mitochondria with tubular cristae, and lipid droplets. Ovary 11-DHC level was low in the pre- and post-spawning periods (38.3 ± 4.9-22.3 ± 2.6 ng/ml). The level of E_2 was 216.8 ± 31.1 ng/ml before spawning. This hormone declined on the 1^{st} and 5^{th} day after spawning …

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Daily Microgrowth Increments In Otoliths Of Common Dentex (Dentex Dentex Linneaus, 1758) Larvae Reared In Culture Conditions, Gülnur Meti̇n, Şahi̇n Saka, Kürşat Firat, Deni̇z Çoban Jan 2006

Daily Microgrowth Increments In Otoliths Of Common Dentex (Dentex Dentex Linneaus, 1758) Larvae Reared In Culture Conditions, Gülnur Meti̇n, Şahi̇n Saka, Kürşat Firat, Deni̇z Çoban

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Daily microgrowth was determined in the otoliths of common dentex (Dentex dentex, Linneaus, 1758) larvae reared in 24 h illumination culture conditions. Microgrowth in otoliths was measured from the first mouth-opening stage of larvae on day 3 to the end of the larval stage on day 32. The sagitta and lapillus were present and were equal in size in newly hatched larvae, but the sagitta grew faster than the lapillus during further larval development. The first size increments in otoliths were observed at 4.25-4.99 mm total length of larvae (day 11). Structural development of the rostrum edge occurred on the …

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The Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Early Weaned Piglets Fed With Different Protein Sources, Ferhan Kaygisiz, Fi̇li̇z Akdağ, Özkan Elmaz, Can Kutay Jan 2006

The Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Early Weaned Piglets Fed With Different Protein Sources, Ferhan Kaygisiz, Fi̇li̇z Akdağ, Özkan Elmaz, Can Kutay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to analyse the economic effects of early weaning and of feeding with diets containing different protein sources in early weaned piglets. One hundred and fourteen piglets were used in this study. Fifty-four piglets were fed by suckling their mothers for 20 days and they weaned on day 21 and they were equally assigned to 2 experimental groups and 1 control group. Sixty piglets were fed by suckling their mothers for 27 days and they were weaned on day 28. These piglets were also assigned to 2 experimental groups and 1 control group. The first experimental …

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The Effects On Myocardial Improvement Using Atp-Mgcl_2 During The Ischemia Reperfusion Period; An In Vitro Study, Nusret Apaydin, Zülfi̇kar Kadi̇r Saritaş, Kamuran Pamuk, Fatma Eser Özgenci̇l, Fulya Ocak, Tulga Ulus, Baran Budak, Selçuk Sürücü, Sali̇h Fehmi̇ Katircioğlu Jan 2006

The Effects On Myocardial Improvement Using Atp-Mgcl_2 During The Ischemia Reperfusion Period; An In Vitro Study, Nusret Apaydin, Zülfi̇kar Kadi̇r Saritaş, Kamuran Pamuk, Fatma Eser Özgenci̇l, Fulya Ocak, Tulga Ulus, Baran Budak, Selçuk Sürücü, Sali̇h Fehmi̇ Katircioğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

We investigated the effect of ATP-MgCl_2 on myocardial hemodynamics and ultrastructure. In the in vitro study, left ventricular systolic and diastolic pressures and dp/dt values were significantly high in the ATP-MgCl_2 group beginning from 0.5 h of the reperfusion period. In the ATP-MgCl_2 group, at the end of the third hour, systolic and diastolic pressure values were 80.0 ± 6.2 and 75.2 ± 7.2 mmHg, while in the control group they were 18.4 ± 7.7 and 7.5 ± 6.8 mmHg (P < 0.05). In the ultrastructural analysis, myofibrillary damage was observed in both groups, but the mitochondrial pathologic changes were clearer in the control group. The electron microscopic score was 0.40 ± 0.061 in the ATP-MgCl_2 group and 1.2 ± 0.039 in the control group (P < 0.001). The hemodynamic and ultrastructural parameters of the specimens investigated in this study revealed that the usage of ATP-MgCl_2 may be beneficial in coping with ischemia-reperfusion damage. In the near future, with the help of more comprehensive studies, ATP-MgCl_2 is expected to be used routinely because of its potential benefits.

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Evaluation Of Vaginal Smears, And Progesterone And Relaxin Levels In Pregnant, And Overt And Covert Pseudopregnant Bitches, Ni̇hat Özyurtlu, S. Serhan Ay, Erol Alaçam Jan 2006

Evaluation Of Vaginal Smears, And Progesterone And Relaxin Levels In Pregnant, And Overt And Covert Pseudopregnant Bitches, Ni̇hat Özyurtlu, S. Serhan Ay, Erol Alaçam

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Progesterone and relaxin levels, vaginal smears, and physical differences were evaluated in pregnant, overt pseudopregnant, and covert pseudopregnant bitches. The study included 30 bitches of various breeds, aged 3-12 years and 20 ± 2 kg in body weight, that were divided into 3 groups of 10 animals each. Bitches in group 1 were in the last trimester of pregnancy. Group 2 contained overt pseudopregnant bitches and group 3 consisted of covert pseudopregnant and late dioestrus (between 40 and 60 days of dioestrus) bitches without any signs of overt pseudopregnancy. Clinical, ultrasonographic, and vaginal smear examinations were performed, and cyclic stage …

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The Effect Of Soybean Meal Treated With Formaldehyde On Amount Of Protected Protein In The Rumen And Absorption Of Amino Acid From Small Intestines, M. Aki̇f Yörük, Taylan Aksu, Mehmet Gül, Duran Bolat Jan 2006

The Effect Of Soybean Meal Treated With Formaldehyde On Amount Of Protected Protein In The Rumen And Absorption Of Amino Acid From Small Intestines, M. Aki̇f Yörük, Taylan Aksu, Mehmet Gül, Duran Bolat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the effects of soybean meal (SBM) treated with formaldehyde on rumen fermentation pattern, microbial protein synthesis, amount of by-pass protein, and amino acid absorption from small intestines. Four 1-year-old rams with ruminal, duodenal, and ileal cannulas were fed 800 g of dry clover plus a concentrate mixture containing 100 g of SBM treated with 0%, 0.3%, 0.6%, and 0.9% formaldehyde. The amount of crude protein passed through the duodenum was not affected by the formaldehyde treatment; however, the amount of microbial protein decreased in rams fed with SBM treated with both 0.3% and 0.6% …

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Effects Of Atp-Mgcl_2 On Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: An In Vivo Experimental Study, Zülfi̇kar Kadi̇r Saritaş, Nusret Apaydin, Fatma Eser Özgenci̇l, Kamuran Pamuk, A. Tulga Ulus, Ayşen Aksoyek, Ufuk Tütün, Ali̇ İhsan Parlar, Sali̇h Fehmi̇ Katircioğlu Jan 2006

Effects Of Atp-Mgcl_2 On Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: An In Vivo Experimental Study, Zülfi̇kar Kadi̇r Saritaş, Nusret Apaydin, Fatma Eser Özgenci̇l, Kamuran Pamuk, A. Tulga Ulus, Ayşen Aksoyek, Ufuk Tütün, Ali̇ İhsan Parlar, Sali̇h Fehmi̇ Katircioğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

We investigated the effect of ATP-MgCl_2 on myocardial hemodynamics and metabolism. The study included 12 mongrel dogs that were randomly divided into 2 groups: the control and the ATP-MgCl_2 (study) groups. Following a right thoracotomy, the left anterior descending artery was ligated for 15 min and then reperfusion was performed. After the ischemic period, cardiopulmonary bypass was initiated and the aorta was cross-clamped. ATP-MgCl_2 (70+70 mmol/l) 0.25 ml/kg per h was given to the study group at the start of the ischemic period. Hemodynamic and metabolic measurements were obtained at basal, and then after 60, 120, and 180 min of …

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Virulence Factors Of Enterococcus Faecium And Enterococcus Faecalis Strains Isolated From Humans And Pets, Ti̇mur Gülhan, Abdulbaki̇ Aksakal, İsmai̇l Hakki Eki̇n, Serap Savaşan, Banur Boynukara Jan 2006

Virulence Factors Of Enterococcus Faecium And Enterococcus Faecalis Strains Isolated From Humans And Pets, Ti̇mur Gülhan, Abdulbaki̇ Aksakal, İsmai̇l Hakki Eki̇n, Serap Savaşan, Banur Boynukara

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The virulence factors of 146 Enterococcus faecium and 32 Enterococcus faecalis strains isolated from faecal samples of humans, dogs, and cats were investigated. In total, 178 strains were examined by gelatinase (GelE), aggregation substance (AS), cytolysin, and slide haemagglutination tests. The results of detected virulence factors of E. faecium and E. faecalis strains were: GelE: 17.1% vs. 37.5%; AS: 13% vs. 12.5%; cytolysin: 7.5% vs. 12.5%; haemagglutination activities with rabbit erythrocytes: 9.6% vs. 9.4%; haemagglutination activities with human erythrocytes: 17.1% vs. 21.9%, respectively.

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A Geometric Modeling Of Dog Intestine, Hüseyi̇n Yildiz, Kadri̇ Arslan, İhsani̇ye Coşkun, Bahri̇ Yildiz Jan 2006

A Geometric Modeling Of Dog Intestine, Hüseyi̇n Yildiz, Kadri̇ Arslan, İhsani̇ye Coşkun, Bahri̇ Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In computer-assisted surgical applications, reconstruction of 3-D morphological peculiarities are required. Herein, we present a geometric modeling of the separate intestinal sections of the canine. The intestine of the dog was considered a tubular shape along a special curve. Seven male Turkish shepherd dogs were used for the modeling study. The length (cm) and diameter (mm) of the intestines were measured with digital calipers and formulated. These models were then compared to their original photographs. It was concluded that the geometric modeling and experimental work were consistent. These kinds of organ modeling techniques will enable medical lecturers to show 3-D …

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Abortions In Sheep Due To Listeria Ivanovii In The Kars Region, Mi̇that Şahi̇n, Enver Beytut Jan 2006

Abortions In Sheep Due To Listeria Ivanovii In The Kars Region, Mi̇that Şahi̇n, Enver Beytut

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This report describes an outbreak of Listeria ivanovii-induced abortion in sheep in the Kars region. In a flock of 120 sheep raised in Taşlıdere, a village in the region of Arpaçay, in Kars, some ewes in the last stages of gestation aborted in March, 2004. Necropsy was conducted on 5 aborted foetuses. Livers of the aborted foetuses showed diffuse necrotic foci. Histologically, the liver and lungs of aborted foetuses revealed diffuse coagulative necrosis infiltrated with macrophages and neutrophils. Bacterial culture from the liver and lungs of foetuses found pure growth of L. ivanovii subsp. ivanovii.

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