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Replacing Fertilizer Nitrogen With Dried Distillers Grains Supplement To Yearling Steers Grazing Bromegrass Pastures: Daily Gain And Nitrogen Use Efficiency, Matthew A. Greenquist, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Walter H. Schacht, Galen E. Erickson, Kyle J. Vander Pol, Matt K. Luebbe, Kelly Brink, Andrea K. Schwarz, Leonard B. Baleseng Jan 2009

Replacing Fertilizer Nitrogen With Dried Distillers Grains Supplement To Yearling Steers Grazing Bromegrass Pastures: Daily Gain And Nitrogen Use Efficiency, Matthew A. Greenquist, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Walter H. Schacht, Galen E. Erickson, Kyle J. Vander Pol, Matt K. Luebbe, Kelly Brink, Andrea K. Schwarz, Leonard B. Baleseng

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

In a three-year study, corn-dried distillers grains plus solubles (DDGS) were evaluated as a substitute for forage and nitrogen (N) fertilizer in yearling steers grazing smooth bromegrass in eastern Nebraska. Stocking rate increased with N fertilization and DDGS, and average daily gain (ADG) increased with DDGS. Total gain per acre increased by 53% with N fertilization and 105% with DDGS supplementation. N use efficiency was 139% greater per acre with DDGS supplementation compared to fertilizing with N alone. Feedlot ADG was similar among treatments with steers maintaining their BW advantage through the finishing phase.


Replacing Fertilizer Nitrogen With Dried Distillers Grains Supplement To Yearling Steers Grazing Bromegrass Pastures: Economics And Modeling, Matthew A. Greenquist, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Walter H. Schacht, Galen E. Erickson Jan 2009

Replacing Fertilizer Nitrogen With Dried Distillers Grains Supplement To Yearling Steers Grazing Bromegrass Pastures: Economics And Modeling, Matthew A. Greenquist, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Walter H. Schacht, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

An economic analysis of a three-year study evaluated use of N fertilizer and dried distillers grains plus solubles (DDGS) supplementation to yearling steers grazing smooth bromegrass in eastern Nebraska (Nebraska Beef Report, 2009, pp. 26-28). Costs of gain tended to be lower for cattle on fertilized pastures. Grazing profitability was lowest for cattle on non-fertilized pastures, intermediate for cattle supplemented with DDGS, and highest for cattle on fertilized pastures. The weight advantage (9%) of steers supplemented with DDGS during the grazing period was maintained through the finishing period, leading to greater profitability. Profitability for steers supplemented with DDGS at the …


Cattle Performance And Economic Analysis Of Diets Containing Wet Distillers Grains And Dry-Rolled Or Steam-Flaked Corn, Corineah Godsey, William Griffin, Matt K. Luebbe, Joshua R. Benton, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein Jan 2009

Cattle Performance And Economic Analysis Of Diets Containing Wet Distillers Grains And Dry-Rolled Or Steam-Flaked Corn, Corineah Godsey, William Griffin, Matt K. Luebbe, Joshua R. Benton, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A finishing study was conducted to determine the effect of utilizing dry-rolled (DRC) or steam-flaked (SFC) corn in diets containing wet distillers grains without solubles (WDG). An interaction between corn processing method and DG level was observed for average daily gain (ADG) and feed-gain ratio (F:G), but not for dry matter intake (DMI). In diets containing DRC, ADG increased quadratically (P = 0.02) as WDG level increased, but no difference was observed in gain when steers were fed SFC diets with increasing level of WDG. Feed efficiency responded quadratically for diets containing DRC, with an optimum WDG inclusion of 20% …


Effects Of Surface Soil Temperature On Daily Water Intake In Feedlot Cattle, Rodrigo Arias, Terry L. Mader Jan 2009

Effects Of Surface Soil Temperature On Daily Water Intake In Feedlot Cattle, Rodrigo Arias, Terry L. Mader

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

The relationships among soil surface temperature (SST), soil temperature (ST) (4 inches depth) and daily water intake (DWI) were studied using data collected between 2004 and 2006. The equations obtained through simple and polynomial linear regression were evalu¬ated using data collected during the summer 2007. An overall model (May-October) and a summer model (June-August) were developed. The best fit was reached with the overall model using SST in a quadratic model (r2 = 0.86), whereas the summer model fit linearly with SST (r2 = 0.70). Both models tend¬ed to slightly over-predict DWI (13.5% and 12.5%, respectively).


Effects Of Sorting Cattle By Weight And Time Of Year On Finishing Performance, Carcass Characteristics And Economics, Daniel R. Adams, Matt K. Luebbe, William Griffin, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson Jan 2009

Effects Of Sorting Cattle By Weight And Time Of Year On Finishing Performance, Carcass Characteristics And Economics, Daniel R. Adams, Matt K. Luebbe, William Griffin, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Sorting steers for three different finishing systems (calf-feds, summer yearlings and fall yearlings) resulted in no differences in performance or average carcass characteristics compared to unsorted steers. Sorting decreased variation in hot carcass weight and number of carcasses over 950 lb. Sorting did not increase profit when calf-feds or fall yearlings were sold live compared to unsorted calf-feds and fall yearlings. However, when sold on a grid basis, sorting did increase profit for summer and fall yearlings.


Level Of Wet Distillers Grains Plus Solubles And Solubles Ensiled With Wheat Straw For Growing Steers, Megan Peterson, Matt K. Luebbe, Richard J. Rasby, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, Luke Kovarik Jan 2009

Level Of Wet Distillers Grains Plus Solubles And Solubles Ensiled With Wheat Straw For Growing Steers, Megan Peterson, Matt K. Luebbe, Richard J. Rasby, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, Luke Kovarik

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A growing study compared wet distillers grains plus solubles (WDGS) and solubles ensiled with wheat straw individually fed to crossbred steers. Four blends of ensiled distillers grain and solubles were used to compare performance on growing calves versus feeding ensiled byproducts alone. Increasing the level of distillers grains in the diet increased average daily gain (ADG) and dry matter intake (DMI). The nonensiled distillers grain treatments had at least equal ADG and feed-to-gain ratio (F:G) compared to the ensiled treatments.


Effect Of Dietary Cation-Anion Difference On Feedlot Performance, Nitrogen Mass Balance And Manure Ph In Open Feedlot Pens, Matt K. Luebbe, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Matthew A. Greenquist, Joshua R. Benton Jan 2009

Effect Of Dietary Cation-Anion Difference On Feedlot Performance, Nitrogen Mass Balance And Manure Ph In Open Feedlot Pens, Matt K. Luebbe, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Matthew A. Greenquist, Joshua R. Benton

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) at two levels (-16 and +20 mEq) on feedlot performance and nutrient mass balance in open feedlots. Decreasing DCAD did not negatively impact cattle performance or carcass characteristics. Feeding negative DCAD diets resulted in lower manure pH in both the winter and summer experiments. Final soil core pH was reduced only in the winter experiment. Percentage of N lost was not influenced by DCAD in either experiment. The decrease in manure pH is likely not enough to reduce the amount of N lost in open feedlot pens.


Effect Of Estrus Synchronization With A Single Injection Of Prostaglandin During Natural Service Mating, Daniel Larson, Jacqueline A. Musgrave, Richard N. Funston Jan 2009

Effect Of Estrus Synchronization With A Single Injection Of Prostaglandin During Natural Service Mating, Daniel Larson, Jacqueline A. Musgrave, Richard N. Funston

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Records from unsynchronized cows (n = 2073; 60-day breeding season) were compared with records from synchronized cows (n = 517; 45-day breeding season) collected between 2000 and 2006. A single injection of prostaglandin F was administered approximately 108 hours after bull turn-in to synchronize estrus in spring calving mature beef cows. Estrus synchronization increased the percentage of cows calving in the first 21 days without affecting pregnancy rates. However, weaning BW of calves was not significantly different. Estrus synchronization improves synchrony of calving in a shorter breeding season with similar overall pregnancy rates.


The Effects On Ruminal Ph, Feed Intake And Digestibility When Using Wet Corn Gluten Feed To Adapt Cattle To Finishing Diets, Taia Huls, Nathan Meyer, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rick Stock Jan 2009

The Effects On Ruminal Ph, Feed Intake And Digestibility When Using Wet Corn Gluten Feed To Adapt Cattle To Finishing Diets, Taia Huls, Nathan Meyer, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rick Stock

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A 33-day grain adaptation trial was conducted comparing wet corn gluten feed (WCGF; Sweet Bran®, Cargill) fed at decreasing levels (87.5% to 35%) to a traditional grain adaptation with decreasing forage (45% to 7.5%; CON) to test the effects on ruminal pH, dry matter intake (DMI) and in situ DM digestibility. Steers adapted by decreasing WCGF had greater DMI than CON (P < 0.01). During adaptation, DMI increased and ruminal pH decreased across both treatments. Steers adapted using WCGF had greater in situ DM digestion than steers adapted using CON. Diets containing WCGF had greater DM digestibility than diets containing forage, whether incubated in either CON or WCGF fed steers. Decreasing WCGF inclusion instead of forage is a viable method for adapting feedlot cattle to high-concentrate diets.


Sulfur In Distillers Grains, Sarah Vanness, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, Kip Karges Jan 2009

Sulfur In Distillers Grains, Sarah Vanness, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, Kip Karges

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Data were compiled from 4,143 cattle on byproduct feeding experiments. Incidence of polioencephalomalacia was small (0.14%) in diets containing 0.46% or less sulfur (S). Incidences of polioencephalomalacia increased when cattle were fed diets above 0.46% S and especially above 0.56%. Phosphoric acid successfully replaced sulfuric acid in ethanol fermentation, but the amount and cost of phosphoric acid likely limit the economic feasibility of its use.


Profit Variability For Calf-Fed And Yearling Production Systems, Rebecca Small, Darrell R. Mark, Dillon Feuz, Terry J. Klopfenstein, William Griffin, Daniel R. Adams Jan 2009

Profit Variability For Calf-Fed And Yearling Production Systems, Rebecca Small, Darrell R. Mark, Dillon Feuz, Terry J. Klopfenstein, William Griffin, Daniel R. Adams

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Profitability of calf-fed and backgrounding yearling systems was determined based on actual production data and prices from 1996 to 2007, and variability across years was compared. The two systems exhibited similar profits, on average, but the calf-fed system showed less profit variability, suggesting there is more risk inherent in a yearling backgrounding and finishing system. Also, profitable years were more apt to have less variable corn prices.


Distribution And Population Characteristics Of Lower Walleye In The Eleven Point River, Arkansas, Ronald L. Johnson, S. D. Henry, Sam W. Barkley Jan 2009

Distribution And Population Characteristics Of Lower Walleye In The Eleven Point River, Arkansas, Ronald L. Johnson, S. D. Henry, Sam W. Barkley

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Walleye Sander vitreus (Mitchill) distributions and ecology have been poorly studied in southern river basins. We studied the longitudinal distribution and population characteristics of walleye in an unregulated river within the Ozark region of the U.S., the lower Eleven Point River, Arkansas, which has high species diversity. Walleye were collected in a 60 km segment of the river by daytime boat electrofishing over a three year period (2002-2004). Catch rates, growth rates and size structure were high relative to other streams studied in North America. Catch per effort ( = 5.2/h) was similar seasonally, spatially and among years. Proportional stock …


Mussel Inventory And Population Status Of The Federally Endangered Potamilus Capax (Green 1832) In The Tyronza River, Arkansas, N. J. Wentz, John L. Harris, Jerry L. Farris, Alan D. Christian Jan 2009

Mussel Inventory And Population Status Of The Federally Endangered Potamilus Capax (Green 1832) In The Tyronza River, Arkansas, N. J. Wentz, John L. Harris, Jerry L. Farris, Alan D. Christian

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Currently, few data exist for the mussel assemblages of the Tyronza River, Arkansas. The goal of this project was to inventory the freshwater mussel assemblages of the Tyronza River and determine the status of the federally endangered Potamilus capax. We qualitatively and quantitatively sampled mussel assemblages and documented the occurrence of S1 (extremely rare), S2 (very rare), and S3 (rare to uncommon) species. A total of 70.4 river kilometers were sampled in 2006 and 2007 resulting in 363 sampling sites, 4030 live individuals, and 25 species. We observed a total of 1 S1, 2 S2, and 9 S3 species. Mean …


Population Structure Of The Invasive Round Goby In Lake Michigan, Elizabeth A. Larue, Carl Ruetz Iii, Ryan Thum Jan 2009

Population Structure Of The Invasive Round Goby In Lake Michigan, Elizabeth A. Larue, Carl Ruetz Iii, Ryan Thum

Student Summer Scholars Manuscripts

The recent establishment of the round goby (Neogobius melanostomus), an invasive fish in Lake Michigan, provides a model system to view fine scale evolutionary and ecological processes that can create genetic structure within a population. We used seven nuclear polymorphic microsatellite markers (N = 11-17 per site) and measurements of fish total length, weight, and sex (N = 20-74 per site) on round gobies captured by minnow traps and angling among 12 sites around the entire shore of Lake Michigan to determine if evolutionary processes are present in Lake Michigan by characterizing population structure of the round goby. Specific objectives …


The Effect Of Seasonality On The Health And Growth Of A Newly Recorded Myxobolus Species Infecting Cultured Sharp Snout Seabream (Diplodus Puntazzo C.), Eleni Golomazou, Fotini Athanassopoulou, Eudokia Karagouni, Lambros Kokkokiris Jan 2009

The Effect Of Seasonality On The Health And Growth Of A Newly Recorded Myxobolus Species Infecting Cultured Sharp Snout Seabream (Diplodus Puntazzo C.), Eleni Golomazou, Fotini Athanassopoulou, Eudokia Karagouni, Lambros Kokkokiris

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The prevalence, intensity, and pathology of a Myxobolus sp. affecting the kidneys of cultured Diplodus puntazzo C. during the period 2003-2005 are described. The study included data collected from the largest farm in southern Greece where a high rate of mortality due to myxosporean infection occurred. Sharp snout seabream reared in sea cages in southern Greece underwent microbiological, parasitological, and histological examinations, while measurement and identification of parasites was performed immediately after sampling. Samplings were made daily from winter 2003 to autumn 2005. Prevalence was estimated for each season (autumn, winter, spring, and summer) each year (2003, 2004, and 2005). …


Investigation Of Mohair Production, Clean Yield, And Fibre Characteristics In Coloured Mohair Goat And F_1 Cross-Bred Kids Of Angora Goat X Coloured Mohair Goat, Fuat Odabaşioğlu, Mürsel Küçük, Orhan Yilmaz Jan 2009

Investigation Of Mohair Production, Clean Yield, And Fibre Characteristics In Coloured Mohair Goat And F_1 Cross-Bred Kids Of Angora Goat X Coloured Mohair Goat, Fuat Odabaşioğlu, Mürsel Küçük, Orhan Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to compare some fleece and fibre characteristics of kids of Coloured mohair goat with F_1 cross-bred kids of Angora x Coloured mohair goat to reveal the effects of this cross-breeding on mohair production, clean yield, and fibre quality. This study was carried out using goats of the Coloured mohair goat breed at the Experimental Farm of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Yüzüncü Yıl University. Four Angora goats were used as male material. In 2001, greasy fleece weight, clean mohair yield, fibre diameter, fibre length, fibre elasticity, breaking strength, kemp fibre content, and medullated …


Effects Of Two Different Types Of Montmorillonite On Growth Performance And Serum Profiles Of Broiler Chicks During Aflatoxicosis, Yinghua Shi, Zirong Xu, Yu Sun, Chengzhang Wang, Jianlei Feng Jan 2009

Effects Of Two Different Types Of Montmorillonite On Growth Performance And Serum Profiles Of Broiler Chicks During Aflatoxicosis, Yinghua Shi, Zirong Xu, Yu Sun, Chengzhang Wang, Jianlei Feng

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Experiments were conducted to compare the efficacy of montmorillonite (M) and montmorillonite nanocomposite (MN) to reduce the toxicity of aflatoxin (AF) in broiler chicks from 0 to 42 days of age. A total of 240 chicks were assigned to 6 dietary treatment groups (0 g of adsorbents and 0 mg of AF/kg feed, 3 g of M/kg feed, 3 g of MN/kg feed, 0.11 mg of AF/kg feed, 0.11 mg of AF plus 3 g of M/kg feed, and 0.11 mg of AF plus 3 g of MN/kg feed). Compared to the control, AF alone significantly decreased ADG and feed …


The Effects Of Feeding Level And Stocking Density On The Growth And Feed Efficiency Of Himri Barbel Fry, Barbus Luteus (Heckel, 1843), Kaya Gökçek, Yalçin Tepe Jan 2009

The Effects Of Feeding Level And Stocking Density On The Growth And Feed Efficiency Of Himri Barbel Fry, Barbus Luteus (Heckel, 1843), Kaya Gökçek, Yalçin Tepe

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Two stocking densities (20 and 40 fry/80-l tank) with 4 feeding rates (2.5%, 5.0%, 7.5%, and 10.0% body weight/day) were used to determine the optimum feeding level for himri barbel fry during a 60-day culture period. Water quality parameters (temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, and total ammonia nitrogen) were monitored during the experiment. Final body weight and specific growth rate (SGR) was significantly lower with the 2.5% feeding rate than with the others, at both stocking densities; however, no significant differences were observed between the other feeding rates and between stocking densities. The best feed conversion ratio (FCR) of 1.37 was …


The Effect Of Garlic (Allium Sativum L.) On Some Quality Properties And Shelf-Life Of Set And Stirred Yoghurt, Engi̇n Gündoğdu, Songül Çakmakçi, Eli̇f Dağdemi̇r Jan 2009

The Effect Of Garlic (Allium Sativum L.) On Some Quality Properties And Shelf-Life Of Set And Stirred Yoghurt, Engi̇n Gündoğdu, Songül Çakmakçi, Eli̇f Dağdemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine some properties of set and stirred type yoghurts containing 0.5% and 1% garlic (Allium sativum L.) during storage period of 28 days at 4±1 °C. Some microbiological, physical, chemical, and sensory properties of yoghurts were determined in days 1, 7, 14, 21, and 28 of the storage period. Coliform bacteria were not detected in all samples during the storage period ( 0.05) and sensory scores of yoghurts decreased during the storage period. It was also shown that the control group could be safely consumed up to day 7 of storage while garlic groups could …


Evaluation Of Cardiac Troponin I And Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Expressions In Lambs With White Muscle Disease, Recai̇ Tunca, Hi̇dayet Meti̇n Erdoğan, Mahmut Sözmen, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l, Alpaslan Kadi̇r Devri̇m, Serpi̇l Ergi̇nsoy, Erdoğan Uzlu Jan 2009

Evaluation Of Cardiac Troponin I And Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Expressions In Lambs With White Muscle Disease, Recai̇ Tunca, Hi̇dayet Meti̇n Erdoğan, Mahmut Sözmen, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l, Alpaslan Kadi̇r Devri̇m, Serpi̇l Ergi̇nsoy, Erdoğan Uzlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

White muscle disease (WMD) is a world-wide nutritional disease of all animal species characterised by degeneration of skeletal and cardiac muscles. In the present study we determined the cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression in hearts of the lambs with WMD (n = 15). Eight clinically healthy lambs served as control. Creatine kinase (CK), creatine kinase MB (CK-MB), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities were analysed for both groups. cTnI levels were measured by a commercially available ELISA kit. Mean cTnI (10.49 ± 0.25 ng/ml), CK (261.16 ± 38.61 U/l), CK-MB (214.16 ± …


Detection Of Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae In Pigs In Turkey, Arzu Funda Bağcigi̇l, Serkan İki̇z, N. Yakut Özgür Jan 2009

Detection Of Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae In Pigs In Turkey, Arzu Funda Bağcigi̇l, Serkan İki̇z, N. Yakut Özgür

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is the primary agent of enzootic pneumonia in pigs. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of M. hyopneumoniae in pigs raised in Turkey. Samples were obtained from the lungs of 286 pigs, which had already been separated from the carcasses at slaughter. Lung tissues were homogenized in 5 ml of Friis medium, the suspensions were inoculated into Friis medium, and then incubated at 37 °C until they developed an acid color change or for 21 days. Cultures were identified by M. hyopneumoniae-specific PCR. M. hyopneumoniae was recovered from 2 (0.70%) of the 286 lung …


Fatty Acid Content And Composition Of Turkish Beef And Lamb At Retail, Leyla Vatansever, Gülcan Demi̇rel Jan 2009

Fatty Acid Content And Composition Of Turkish Beef And Lamb At Retail, Leyla Vatansever, Gülcan Demi̇rel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The fatty acid content and chemical composition of retail samples of beef and lamb meat were investigated. Fifty beef and lamb chops were purchased from different supermarkets in İstanbul on separate occasions. The average muscle fatty acid content was 2395 and 2257 mg/100 g of muscle for beef and lamb, respectively. Saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acid contents were 1000 and 940 mg/100 g, and 199 and 261 mg/100 g of muscle for beef and lamb, respectively. Overall results indicate that, particularly before the Sacrifice Holiday, concentrate-based feeding of livestock increases and this has an adverse effect on the n-6/n-3 ratio …


The Ostrich (Struthio Camelus) Egg – A Safety Seat In The Time Vehicle, Ross G. Cooper, Marek Lukaszewicz, Jaroslaw O. Horbanczuk Jan 2009

The Ostrich (Struthio Camelus) Egg – A Safety Seat In The Time Vehicle, Ross G. Cooper, Marek Lukaszewicz, Jaroslaw O. Horbanczuk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The role of the egg is 2-fold - protection of the contents and conditioning the incubation. We used a variety of search engines to collate literature pertinent to the ostrich egg from PubMed, Medline, and Agricola. An ostrich egg weighs ca. 1.5 kg, and the mean length and width are 156 and 129 mm, respectively. The vertical and horizontal circumferences reach a maximum of 45 and 40 cm, respectively. Average internal volume is ca. 1350 ml. The mean weight of albumen in a 1500 g ostrich egg reaches 900 g, with a 317 g yolk and a 296 g voided …


Vascular Ring Anomaly Associated With Right Aortic Arch In A German Shepherd Dog, Ebru Yalçin, Nureddi̇n Çeli̇mli̇, İ. Taci̇ Cangül, Ahmet Akkoç, Zeki̇ Yilmaz Jan 2009

Vascular Ring Anomaly Associated With Right Aortic Arch In A German Shepherd Dog, Ebru Yalçin, Nureddi̇n Çeli̇mli̇, İ. Taci̇ Cangül, Ahmet Akkoç, Zeki̇ Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A 12-week-old, intact, male German shepherd dog was presented with a history of regurgitation since weaning to solid food. The dog was emaciated, and the cervical esophagus of the animal was palpable as a flaccid and air-filled cavity. Contrast radiography of esophagus revealed contrast material accumulation in the thoracic esophagus craniodorsal to the heart. A diagnosis of vascular ring anomaly was made and surgical correction of the defect was decided. The dog died during the preoperative period despite supportive treatment in intensive care unit. Necropsy findings confirmed a diagnosis of persistent right aortic arch.


Submucosal Uroliths In The Vesica Urinaria Of A Male Dalmatian Dog, İrem Gül Sancak, Azi̇z Arda Sancak, Fatma Eser Özgenci̇l Jan 2009

Submucosal Uroliths In The Vesica Urinaria Of A Male Dalmatian Dog, İrem Gül Sancak, Azi̇z Arda Sancak, Fatma Eser Özgenci̇l

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A 1-year-old male Dalmatian dog with urinary obstruction was examined on an emergency basis. The macroscopic urine examination, direct radiography, positive contrast cystography, and ultrasonography revealed urolithiasis. Histology of the vesica urinaria showed urolith particles deeply embedded in a membrane on the mucosa. This is not commonly seen in dogs with urolithiasis.


Thermoregulation Differs In Chinampo (Bos Taurus) And Locally Born Dairy Cattle, Jose L. Espinoza, Jesus Sanchez, Jose A. Gracia, Jesus R. Sanchez, Ricardo Ortega, Alejandro Palacios Jan 2009

Thermoregulation Differs In Chinampo (Bos Taurus) And Locally Born Dairy Cattle, Jose L. Espinoza, Jesus Sanchez, Jose A. Gracia, Jesus R. Sanchez, Ricardo Ortega, Alejandro Palacios

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In order to evaluate heat tolerance, physiological constants of 32 cows were measured (Chinampo: n = 12; Holstein: n = 10; Jersey: n = 10). From June to December 2006, rectal temperature and respiratory rate were recorded every Monday at 0600 and 1700 h. Holstein rectal temperature was affected by heat most, followed by Jersey, and Chinampo (the most heat-resistant). Respiratory rate of the 3 breeds was affected by climatic factors, but the Holstein and Jersey cows registered values higher than those of Chinampo cows. With a temperature-humidity index (THI) above 72 the physiological variables of all 3 breeds increased. …


The Effect Of Acupuncture Therapy On The Repair Of The Calcaneal Tendon (Tendo Calcaneus Communis) In Dogs, Davood Sharifi, Jalal Bakhtiari, Fahang Sasani, Taher Rezaei Jan 2009

The Effect Of Acupuncture Therapy On The Repair Of The Calcaneal Tendon (Tendo Calcaneus Communis) In Dogs, Davood Sharifi, Jalal Bakhtiari, Fahang Sasani, Taher Rezaei

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of acupuncture therapy on the healing process of the calcaneal tendon (tendo calcaneus communis) of the dog was evaluated after tendon splitting in 10 adult mixed breed dogs. Complete, full thickness splitting of the right Achilles tendon, 2 cm in length, was performed using a scalpel blade. The dogs were randomly divided into 2 groups (group 1 and 2) of 5 dogs each. The dogs in group 2 were subjected to acupuncture therapy 10 min/day for 2 weeks, starting on postoperative day 3. The acupuncture points used were GB30, BL40, and ST36. No treatment was given to group …


Dairy Farming In Kars District, Turkey: Iii. Neonatal Calf Health, Hi̇dayet Meti̇n Erdoğan, Ahmet Ünver, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l, Vehbi̇ Güneş, Mükremi̇n Özkan Arslan, Mehmet Tuzcu, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce Jan 2009

Dairy Farming In Kars District, Turkey: Iii. Neonatal Calf Health, Hi̇dayet Meti̇n Erdoğan, Ahmet Ünver, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l, Vehbi̇ Güneş, Mükremi̇n Özkan Arslan, Mehmet Tuzcu, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study was designed to determine the health status of neonatal calves on dairy farms in Kars district. It involved retrospective questioning (2001 calving season) and prospective follow up (2002 calving season). The localities and farms were selected from a list using a 2-stage stratified random sampling method. Farms were weekly visited by authors during the 2002 calving season for clinical problems. A total of 624 calves, born on 45 farms from 7 different localities, were followed up in the 2002 calving season. On the same farms data were collected regarding 582 neonatal calves in the 2001 calving season by …


The Relationship Between Morphometric And Long Bone Measurements Of The Morkaraman Sheep, Hasan Alpak, Vedat Onar, Rifat Mutuş Jan 2009

The Relationship Between Morphometric And Long Bone Measurements Of The Morkaraman Sheep, Hasan Alpak, Vedat Onar, Rifat Mutuş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, a total of 40 adult female Morkaraman sheep, a local Turkish breed, were used. After taking their body measurements and carcass weights, the meat was cut off the bones; the skeletal bones were then removed, macerated and every long bone weighed. Thereafter, morphometric measurements of the long bones were taken. The coefficients obtained from the correlation of osteometric measurements and morphological data were in general low (r < 0.600), though certain relationships were found to be significant. Regression of morphological variables on osteometric measurements was statistically significant. By this, regression formulas were obtained which can contribute to predict the visible morphology in zooarchaeological studies. Length measurements would be more suitable for predicting shoulder height than using width measurements of the long bone. On the other hand, body and carcass weights and chest circle would be determined more efficiently by measuring the width of long bones (Bp, Bd, SD). Furthermore, the humero-femoral index formula can be used to identify sheep in an archaeological bone collection of several animals.


Seasonal Changes In Condition, Hepatosomatic Index And Parasitism In Sterlet (Acipenser Ruthenus L.), Mirjana Lenhardt, Ivan Jaric, Predrag Cakic, Gorcin Cvijanovic, Zoran Gacic, Jelena Kolarevic Jan 2009

Seasonal Changes In Condition, Hepatosomatic Index And Parasitism In Sterlet (Acipenser Ruthenus L.), Mirjana Lenhardt, Ivan Jaric, Predrag Cakic, Gorcin Cvijanovic, Zoran Gacic, Jelena Kolarevic

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Measurements of biomarker responses in fish from contaminated sites could provide valuable data for environmental risk assessment. Biomarkers are sensitive to both environmental pollution and confounding factors that are not related to pollution (e.g., season, nutritional status, and population density). Unfortunately, data about the latter group are scarce. Therefore, juvenile sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus L.) specimens were collected on a monthly basis from the Danube River from September 2002 through August 2003 to determine if seasonal changes exist in condition, hepatosomatic index, and parasitism. Fulton condition factor (FCF range: 0.27 - 0.79), hepatosomatic index (HSI range: 1.14 - 6.67) and Skrjabinopsolus …