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Effects Of Selenium And Zinc Supplementation On Cadmium Toxicity In Broilers, Evangelos Zoidis, Athanasios C. Pappas, Ali Al-Waeli, Constantinos A. Georgiou, George P. Danezis, Nikos Demiris, George Zervas, Konstantinos Fegeros Jan 2020

Effects Of Selenium And Zinc Supplementation On Cadmium Toxicity In Broilers, Evangelos Zoidis, Athanasios C. Pappas, Ali Al-Waeli, Constantinos A. Georgiou, George P. Danezis, Nikos Demiris, George Zervas, Konstantinos Fegeros

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal regarded as an environmental pollutant. The potential ameliorative effect of simultaneous addition of Se and Zn to broilers against Cd toxicity was examined. A total of 180 as-hatched broilers were used. There were 4 replicate pens of 3 dietary treatments: T1, T2, and T3. In T1, Se, Cd, and Zn were added to a basal diet at 0.3, 0, and 100 ppm, in T2 at 0.3, 50, and 150 ppm, and in T3 at 0.5, 50, and 150 ppm respectively. Selenium, Cd, Ca, Co, Cu, Fe, Li, Mg, Mn, Sb, As, Cr, Pb, Mo, …


Heritability And Genetic Correlations Between Weight Gains In Murrah, Mediterranean, And Jaffarabadi Buffaloes Raised In Brazil, Employing Bayesian Inference, Marcos Paulo Gonçalves De Rezende, Paulo Luiz Souza Carneiro, Johnny Iglesias Mendes Araujo, André Campêlo Araujo, Barbara Machado Campos, Riccardo Moretti, Leonardo Gomes Sitorsky, Wéverton José Lima Fonseca, Riccardo Bozzi, Carlos Henrique Mendes Malhado Jan 2020

Heritability And Genetic Correlations Between Weight Gains In Murrah, Mediterranean, And Jaffarabadi Buffaloes Raised In Brazil, Employing Bayesian Inference, Marcos Paulo Gonçalves De Rezende, Paulo Luiz Souza Carneiro, Johnny Iglesias Mendes Araujo, André Campêlo Araujo, Barbara Machado Campos, Riccardo Moretti, Leonardo Gomes Sitorsky, Wéverton José Lima Fonseca, Riccardo Bozzi, Carlos Henrique Mendes Malhado

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The request for products of buffalo origin (beef and milk) has been growing throughout the years, and to meet this demand it is necessary to obtain animals with high levels of performance guaranteed through generations. Thus, it is of paramount importance to know the heritability of the desired traits in order to genetically improve the populations. The objective was to estimate the genetic parameters for weight gain from birth to weaning (BWGW) and from weaning to 12 months of age (WGW12) of Murrah (4675), Mediterranean (405), and Jaffarabadi (766) buffaloes raised in Brazil. Bayesian inference with the bi-trait model was …


Base Study For The Establishment Of National Salmonella Control Program In Hatching Farms And Table Eggs In Turkey, Kadi̇r Serdar Di̇ker, Muammer Göncüoğlu, Güzi̇n Şahi̇n, Mehmet Akan, İsmayi̇l Safa Gürcan, Hami̇t Kaan Müştak, Nai̇m Deni̇z Ayaz, Seyyi̇de Sariçam, Merve Özdal Salar, Hafi̇ze Di̇lşad Açikalin, Gülteki̇n Ünal, Fethi̇ye Çöven, Asi̇ye Dakman, İrem Gülaçti, Emi̇ne Nazan Uzunboy Jan 2020

Base Study For The Establishment Of National Salmonella Control Program In Hatching Farms And Table Eggs In Turkey, Kadi̇r Serdar Di̇ker, Muammer Göncüoğlu, Güzi̇n Şahi̇n, Mehmet Akan, İsmayi̇l Safa Gürcan, Hami̇t Kaan Müştak, Nai̇m Deni̇z Ayaz, Seyyi̇de Sariçam, Merve Özdal Salar, Hafi̇ze Di̇lşad Açikalin, Gülteki̇n Ünal, Fethi̇ye Çöven, Asi̇ye Dakman, İrem Gülaçti, Emi̇ne Nazan Uzunboy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Foodborne infections due to Salmonella are still a major concern worldwide. Particularly contaminated egg and egg related products are the primary sources for human salmonellosis. It is necessary to determine the risk factors associated with Salmonella contamination of eggs within the scope of farm to table and environment. The objective of this study was to develop the "National Salmonella Control Program in Laying Hens" and report the prevalence and serotype distribution findings of Salmonella in laying hens and eggs in Turkey. A total of 2122 samples were collected and analysed according to ISO 6579:2002 after the isolation and identification procedures. …


Nutrient Digestibility, Performance, And Egg Quality Traits Of Quails Raised In Different Stocking Densities And Ascorbic Acid Supplementation In A Hot, Tropical Environment, Adi Ratriyanto, Firmanda Firmanda, Heni Purwanti, Murjoko Murjoko Jan 2020

Nutrient Digestibility, Performance, And Egg Quality Traits Of Quails Raised In Different Stocking Densities And Ascorbic Acid Supplementation In A Hot, Tropical Environment, Adi Ratriyanto, Firmanda Firmanda, Heni Purwanti, Murjoko Murjoko

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study investigated the effects of stocking density (SD) and ascorbic acid (AA) supplementation on nutrient digestibility and laying performance of quails in a tropical environment. Four hundred and eight Japanese quails were designated in a 3 × 2 factorial arrangement with four replicates. The birds were distributed to three SDs, namely 40 (SD-1), 45 (SD-2), and 50 birds per m2 (SD-3) by allotting 15, 17, and 19 birds per cage, respectively (cage size: 3750 cm2). Each SD was supplemented with AA (0 and 250 mg/kg). Interaction was identified between SD and AA on egg production (P < 0.01), while the highest value was yielded in SD-2 supplemented with AA (83.6%). SD-3 achieved lower ether extract (EE) and crude fiber (CF) digestibility (P < 0.05) and eggshell thickness (P = 0.01) than SD-1 or SD-2. AA supplementation enhanced dry matter (DM), EE, CF, crude ash (CA), and calcium (Ca) digestibility (P < 0.05). AA improved egg weight, feed conversion, and protein and energy efficiency ratios as well as eggshell weight and thickness (P < 0.05). The SD of 45 birds per m2, combined with AA supplementation at 250 mg/kg, can be recommended for quails housed in hightemperature environments.


Taqman Probe Qrt-Pcr Detects Bovine Parvovirus And Applies Clinically, Zhuandi Gong, Xiaoyun Shen, Haoqin Liang, Jinjing Geng, Suocheng Wei Jan 2020

Taqman Probe Qrt-Pcr Detects Bovine Parvovirus And Applies Clinically, Zhuandi Gong, Xiaoyun Shen, Haoqin Liang, Jinjing Geng, Suocheng Wei

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study aimed to establish a TaqMan probe real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) for detecting Bovine parvovirus (BPV), and to develop a novel diagnostic method of BPV. TaqMan probe and primers were designed and synthesized from the sequences of conserved 5?-untranslated regions (5'-UTR) of strain Haden of BPV. Optimum reaction conditions were comparatively selected. The sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility of TaqMan probe qRT-PCR were measured respectively. Feces specimens collected from diarrhea calves were detected using this assay. The results showed that optimized conditions for the probe qRT-PCR were 0.8 μL probes (18.0 μmol/L), 0.4 μL primers (10.0 μmol/L) and annealing temperature …


Reproductive Performance And Kid Growth Until Weaning In Hair Goat Reared On-Farm Conditions In Turkey, Özkan Elmaz, Mustafa Saatci, Özgecan Korkmaz Ağaoğlu, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Mahi̇ye Özçeli̇k Meti̇n, Gürkan Gezer, Yilmaz Gökçay Jan 2020

Reproductive Performance And Kid Growth Until Weaning In Hair Goat Reared On-Farm Conditions In Turkey, Özkan Elmaz, Mustafa Saatci, Özgecan Korkmaz Ağaoğlu, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Mahi̇ye Özçeli̇k Meti̇n, Gürkan Gezer, Yilmaz Gökçay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the growth traits, survival rates, and some reproductive traits of Hair kids reared onfarm in Antalya province of Turkey. The data concerning the birth weights of totally 22,817 kids and the 90th day live weights of totally 21643 kids were taken for a 5-year period within the scope of this study. In 37 flocks, the mean birth weights of the kids born in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 were determined as 3.38, 3.41, 3.26, 3.32, and 3.26 kg, and also the mean live weights of 90th day (weaning) were found as 16.96 kg, …


Assessment Of The Molluscicidal Activity Of Wormwood (Artemisia Dubia, Wallich) Leaves Ethanolic Extract On Oncomelania Hupensis Quadrasi, Möllendorff, Claudine C. Terciño, Carl Leonard M. Pradera, Melvin A. Bagot Jan 2020

Assessment Of The Molluscicidal Activity Of Wormwood (Artemisia Dubia, Wallich) Leaves Ethanolic Extract On Oncomelania Hupensis Quadrasi, Möllendorff, Claudine C. Terciño, Carl Leonard M. Pradera, Melvin A. Bagot

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study assessed the in vitro molluscicidal activity of Artemisia dubia (wormwood) leaf ethanolic extract against adult and juvenile Oncomelania hupensis quadrasi and profiled its qualitative phytochemical content. The plants and snails were collected locally. There were 8 concentrations used for adult and juvenile snails: distilled water and 1% ethanol as negative controls; niclosamide (2 mg/L) as a positive control; and different concentrations of wormwood ethanolic extracts for adult snails including 3.98% (T1), 4.46% (T2), 5% (T3), 5.61% (T4), and 6.30% (T5) and for juvenile snails including 7.94% (T1), 8.91% (T2), 10% (T3), 11.22% (T4), and 12.59% (T5). Each treatment …


Salivary Cortisol Levels In Horses And Their Junior Riders During Show Jumping, Katarzyna Strzelec, Slawomir Pietrzak, Tomasz Próchniak, Iwona Janczarek, Anna Cywinska, Andrzej Bereznowski Jan 2020

Salivary Cortisol Levels In Horses And Their Junior Riders During Show Jumping, Katarzyna Strzelec, Slawomir Pietrzak, Tomasz Próchniak, Iwona Janczarek, Anna Cywinska, Andrzej Bereznowski

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The group of 22 warm-blooded half-breed horses (6 stallions, 6 mares, and 10 geldings) and their riders (12 women and 10 men) who ended jumping competition for juniors, were selected for a study. The horses were aged from 7 to 17 years, while the riders were 15 to 18 years old. The saliva samples were collected before and after each jumping round. The cortisol concentration was determined by using an immunoassay method. The following factors were considered: horses' sex, age, and breeds, riders' sex and age as well. In riders, significant correlation was found in the group of younger juniors …


Cranial Size And Shape Sexual Dimorphism In The Kangal Dog From Turkey, Pere Miquel Parés-Casanova, Abu Bakar Siddiq, Vedat Onar Jan 2020

Cranial Size And Shape Sexual Dimorphism In The Kangal Dog From Turkey, Pere Miquel Parés-Casanova, Abu Bakar Siddiq, Vedat Onar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study has so far been the first attempt to characterize and quantify skull sexual variation in Kangal dog, by means of geometric morphometric techniques. A sample of 16 adult Kangal crania has been analyzed with this purpose. To obtain a full image of morphological pattern, digital pictures were taken from the ventral, left lateral, and dorsal sides of each skull, and a total of 16, 15, and 16 landmarks respectively were obtained on each image. Skull size and shape differed significantly in all aspects among different sexes, male skulls being bigger. Shape differences were observed mainly on zygomatic arch …


Evaluation Of Gait Character Of Akbaş And Kangal Shepherd Dogs By Using Pressuresensitive Walkway, Ozan Gündemi̇r, Hasan Alpak, Di̇lek Olğun Erdi̇kmen, Di̇dar Aydin Kaya Jan 2020

Evaluation Of Gait Character Of Akbaş And Kangal Shepherd Dogs By Using Pressuresensitive Walkway, Ozan Gündemi̇r, Hasan Alpak, Di̇lek Olğun Erdi̇kmen, Di̇dar Aydin Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, it was aimed to evaluate which walking analysis data may be obtained for Kangal and Akbaş shepherd dogs using a pressure-sensitive walkway (PSW) and which of these data may be used in the fields of veterinary anatomy, orthopedics, and neurology. Center of pressure (COP) analysis results of 46 dogs were examined. Distance type gait parameters of dogs were measured and their foot zone analysis values were recorded. It was observed that the pressure values applied by forelimb steps on the ground were higher compared to the pressure applied by hindlimb steps. The highest peak vertical force (PVF) …


Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, And Lead In Date Mussels From The Sarajevo Fish Market (Bosnia And Herzegovina): A Preliminary Study On The Health Risks, Elma Omeragic, Aleksandra Marjanovic, Jasmina Djedjibegovic, Amila Turalic, Amir Causevic, Haris Niksic, Faruk Caklovica, Miroslav Sober Jan 2020

Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, And Lead In Date Mussels From The Sarajevo Fish Market (Bosnia And Herzegovina): A Preliminary Study On The Health Risks, Elma Omeragic, Aleksandra Marjanovic, Jasmina Djedjibegovic, Amila Turalic, Amir Causevic, Haris Niksic, Faruk Caklovica, Miroslav Sober

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The main objective of this study was to determine the content of heavy metals (Cd, Pb, Hg) and metalloid (As) in samples of date mussels (Lithophaga lithophaga L., 1758) in order to evaluate the health risks for mussel consumers. Samples of shellfish were obtained from commercial sources and fishery in the area of Sarajevo. The content of heavy metals and arsenic is determined in a total of 46 samples. Samples were prepared by microwave digestion. For the analysis of total As, cadmium and lead, an atomic absorption spectrophotometer with graphite furnace was used, while mercury content was determined using a …


First Molecular Characterization Of The Facultative Myiasis Agent Eristalis Tenax In Turkey Using Mitochondrial Cytochrome C Oxidase Subunit I Dna Barcoding Sequences, Mübeccel Okur, Alparslan Yildirim, Abdullah İnci̇ Jan 2020

First Molecular Characterization Of The Facultative Myiasis Agent Eristalis Tenax In Turkey Using Mitochondrial Cytochrome C Oxidase Subunit I Dna Barcoding Sequences, Mübeccel Okur, Alparslan Yildirim, Abdullah İnci̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This report is the first molecular characterization of the facultative myiasis agent Eristalis tenax collected from cattle barns in Kayseri province of Central Anatolia, Turkey. A total of 10 adult fly specimens were included in the study. All flies were identified as female adults of E. tenax by morphologic characteristics under a stereomicroscope. The barcode region of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase 1 (CO1) gene was amplified with PCR from the genomic DNA extracts of E. tenax specimens for molecular identification and phylogenetic analyses. There was no polymorphism among the CO1 sequences of all isolates leading to the detection of a …


Some Fecundity Parameters And Ovarian Maturity Criteria Of Ornamental Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina Davidi), Darmawan Setia Budi, Didik Hartono, Fajar Maulana, Türker Bodur, Lailatul Lutfiyah, Suciyono -, Prayogo - Jan 2020

Some Fecundity Parameters And Ovarian Maturity Criteria Of Ornamental Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina Davidi), Darmawan Setia Budi, Didik Hartono, Fajar Maulana, Türker Bodur, Lailatul Lutfiyah, Suciyono -, Prayogo -

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The red cherry shrimp (RCS) Neocaridina davidi is a tiny shrimp that has a bright red color; therefore, it has become a popular ornamental species. The aims of this study are to determine the fecundity, egg size, and maturation time of the RCS at different sizes and also to determine its ovarian maturity criteria. A total of 18 adult female shrimps in 3 different size groups based on carapace length were used. They were grouped as small (S: 1.5-1.7 cm), medium (M: 1.8-2.0 cm), and large (L: 2.1-2.3 cm); a total of 36 adult male shrimps (1.5 ± 0.2 cm) …


Effects Of Dietary Guar Meal With Or Without Beta-Mannanase On Performance And Eggquality Traits In Laying Hens, Süleyman Çalişlar Jan 2020

Effects Of Dietary Guar Meal With Or Without Beta-Mannanase On Performance And Eggquality Traits In Laying Hens, Süleyman Çalişlar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of beta-mannanase supplementation to laying hens? diets with different guar meal (GM) ratios on performance and egg quality traits were investigated. The experimental period lasted 126 days. Ninety-six Lohman Brown hens at the age of 56 weeks were kept in individual cages. They were divided into 8 treatment groups as follows: 0% guar meal (GM0) (control); 0% GM + 0.05% beta-mannanase (GM0E); 8% GM (GM8); 8% GM + 0.05% beta-mannanase (GM8E); 16% GM (GM16); 16% GM + 0.05% beta-mannanase (GM16E); 24% GM (GM24); and 24% GM + 0.05% beta-mannanase (GM24E). A photoperiod of 16.5 h …


Evaluation Of Morgan's Pocket Technique In The Treatment Of Nictitans Gland Prolapse In Dogs, Mehmet Zeki̇ Yilmaz Deveci̇, Cafer Tayer İşler, Zi̇ya Yurtal, Muhammed Enes Altuğ, Ömer Kirgiz Jan 2020

Evaluation Of Morgan's Pocket Technique In The Treatment Of Nictitans Gland Prolapse In Dogs, Mehmet Zeki̇ Yilmaz Deveci̇, Cafer Tayer İşler, Zi̇ya Yurtal, Muhammed Enes Altuğ, Ömer Kirgiz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Nictitans gland prolapse (NGP), also known as third eyelid gland prolapse or cherry eye disease, is an important eye problem that should be treated as soon as possible in dogs. Although many surgical methods have been described, there is no consensus on the most effective technique. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the characteristics of cases and clinical outcomes of Morgan's pocket technique in the treatment of dogs with NGP. In this context, the characteristics of the cases were examined in 25 dogs diagnosed (29 eyes) with NGP. Clinical results, recurrence, and complications were evaluated in 17 dogs …


The Anti Proliferative Effects Of Rosemary Oil On Keratinocyte Cell Line, Hacat, Muhammet Kuddusi̇ Erhan Jan 2020

The Anti Proliferative Effects Of Rosemary Oil On Keratinocyte Cell Line, Hacat, Muhammet Kuddusi̇ Erhan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aims to investigate the action of rosemary oil on the immortalized keratinocyte cell line. Samples of Rosmarinus officinalis that were growing uncultivated in central Turkey were harvested during flowering in May 2016. The rosemary oil was obtained by the hydrodistillation of the dried ground material in a Clevenger-like apparatus. Human cells from the immortalized nontumorigenic keratinocyte cell line were seeded at a concentration of 5000 cells/well on 96 well plates. Cell viability was measured at the 24, 48, and 72 h. Five different doses of 1.25% to 20% Rosmarinus officinalis oil, 20% DMSO (for toxic examination), and 1 …


Statistical Analysis Of The Relationship Between Mortality And Nosocomial Factors Inpatients With Septicemia And The Importance Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Di̇lek Dülger Jan 2020

Statistical Analysis Of The Relationship Between Mortality And Nosocomial Factors Inpatients With Septicemia And The Importance Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Di̇lek Dülger

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The ongoing evolution of sepsis as a condition constitutes a global health concern and necessitates continuous monitoring and investigation of incidence rates, mortality factors, and disease patterns. This study sought to elucidate the frequency of bacterial cultures in patients with septicemia at our hospital and identify the factors influencing mortality. Zoonotic risk factors with reference to the literature were also taken into account.Independent variables of all patients diagnosed with sepsis were retrospectively screened to reveal factors affecting mortality. Incomplete or unclear data were not included. Continuous variables are represented as means and standard deviations, whereas binary variables are represented as …


Hormonal Profile Of Mediterranean Green Turtles (Chelonia Mydas), Şahver Ege Hi̇şmi̇oğullari, Tünay Kontaş Aşkar, Muhammed Enes Altuğ, Yaşar Ergün Jan 2020

Hormonal Profile Of Mediterranean Green Turtles (Chelonia Mydas), Şahver Ege Hi̇şmi̇oğullari, Tünay Kontaş Aşkar, Muhammed Enes Altuğ, Yaşar Ergün

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The beaches of Turkey are important nesting habitats of Chelonia mydas sea turtles and the determination of their health and disease status is critical in sustaining healthy populations. Limited data currently exist on the hormone values required to determine the status of reproductive capabilities of sea turtles. This study aimed to collect basic data regarding their hormonal profile and set reference limits for the Mediterranean population. Forty-nine free-ranging C. mydas sea turtles were used in the study and were classified into 3 groups according to their age (hatchlings, juvenile, adult). Adult turtles were also grouped according to sex. Adult females …


Investigation Of The Myocardial Damage Due To Acute Anemia In A Rabbit Model Of Acutenormovolemic Anemia, Kenan Çağri Tümer, Haydar Özdemi̇r, Hati̇ce Eröksüz Jan 2020

Investigation Of The Myocardial Damage Due To Acute Anemia In A Rabbit Model Of Acutenormovolemic Anemia, Kenan Çağri Tümer, Haydar Özdemi̇r, Hati̇ce Eröksüz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Myocardial damage and increased circulating cardiac troponin I (cTnI) concentrations have been shown in various diseases that cause anemia in animals. Whether the acute anemia that occurs during these diseases directly contributes to myocardial damage and to the release of cTnI to the circulation still remains unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of acute anemia on myocardial damage and serum cTnI concentration using experimentally-induced acute normovolemic anemia. New Zealand rabbits were randomly separated into 2 groups: an acute anemia group (AG, n = 8) and a control group (CG, n = 6). To induce acute …


The Prevalence Of Clostridium Perfringens In Retail Meat Of Mardan, Pakistan, Mumtaz Ali Khan, Sher Bahadar Khan, Imdad Ullah Khan, Asad Sultan, Rajwali Khan, Muhammad Shahid, Amjad Islam Aqib, Shakirullah Khan, Alam Zeb Khan, Mubbashar Hassan Jan 2020

The Prevalence Of Clostridium Perfringens In Retail Meat Of Mardan, Pakistan, Mumtaz Ali Khan, Sher Bahadar Khan, Imdad Ullah Khan, Asad Sultan, Rajwali Khan, Muhammad Shahid, Amjad Islam Aqib, Shakirullah Khan, Alam Zeb Khan, Mubbashar Hassan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The most prevailing bacteria in distribution is Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) which is ranked 1st among fatal diseases in small ruminants. This rapidly growing food borne pathogen is present in water, food, soil, air, and humans and animals intestinal tract. In the present study, a cross-sectional study was performed to sort out the prevalence of C. perfringens types estimation in various retail meats and areas of Mardan district, Pakistan. 600 fresh meat samples (equally from cows, sheep and goats) were collected from retail shops. C. perfringens was diagnosed in various types of meat however highest prevalence was found in goats …


Effect Of Concrete Pond And Net-Cage Culture Systems On Growth Performance Andhaematological Parameters Of Siberian Sturgeon (Acipenser Baerii), Selçuk Duman Jan 2020

Effect Of Concrete Pond And Net-Cage Culture Systems On Growth Performance Andhaematological Parameters Of Siberian Sturgeon (Acipenser Baerii), Selçuk Duman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of concrete pond and net-cage culture systems on growth and haematological indices of the Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) were studied in a 90-day experiment. A total of 300 fish with a stocking density of 12.6 ± 0.37 kg/m2 (initial average weight 1140 ± 53.8 g) were stocked in floating net-cages. Also, 276 fish with a stocking density of 12.6 ± 0.29 kg/m2 and an initial average weight of 1097 ± 72.6 g were stocked in concrete ponds. Throughout the study, the average weight, mean length, and haematological parameters of the fish in each environment were recorded every 30 …


Biosecurity Levels Of Livestock Enterprises In Turkey And Factors Affecting These Levels, Mehmet Feri̇t Can, Nuri̇ Altuğ, Ferhan Kaygisiz Jan 2020

Biosecurity Levels Of Livestock Enterprises In Turkey And Factors Affecting These Levels, Mehmet Feri̇t Can, Nuri̇ Altuğ, Ferhan Kaygisiz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Biosecurity (BS) is a multidimensional preventive medicine approach that has health, technical, and financial aspects. The purpose of this study was to determine the differences of the BS scores belonging to the livestock enterprises depending on the geographical region and breeding types and to predict the socioeconomic factors having an impact over the BS level. The study was conducted with 517 breeders who live in 7 different regions of Turkey. The results have revealed that the enterprises performing "beef cattle fattening and dairy cattle breeding together" have higher BS scores than the enterprises in the other breeding category (P < 0.01). The differences between the technical and financial scores according to geographical regions were statistically significant (P < 0.01). The regions categorized as "wes" have the highest score and "south" have the lowest score. It was determined that as the "educational level of the breeder" and "enterprise scale" increased, the BS score significantly went up. The regression model was found significant as a whole (P < 0.01) and the independent variables explained the variation in the technical and financial BS scores to be 14.6% and 12.7%, respectively. Dissemination of education/training practices and increasing enterprise scales will positively affect the level of BS in the sector.


Evaluation Of Cytotoxic, Apoptotic Effects And Phenolic Compounds Of Sea Cucumberholothuria Tubulosa (Gmelin, 1791) Extracts, Mehli̇ka Alper, Melek Güneş Jan 2020

Evaluation Of Cytotoxic, Apoptotic Effects And Phenolic Compounds Of Sea Cucumberholothuria Tubulosa (Gmelin, 1791) Extracts, Mehli̇ka Alper, Melek Güneş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to investigate the potential cytotoxic effects and phenolic contents of aqueous (HTS) and methanolic (HTM) extracts of Holothuria tubulosa gathered from Muğla (Turkey) against different cancer cells for the first time. An MTT assay was carried out to determine cellular viability. Apoptotic cell death was determined using flow cytometry. DNA fragmentation assay and caspase-3 activity analysis were carried out. Both extracts were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for quantification of phenolic compounds. Both HTS and HTM extracts generally caused a decrease in the cell viability in a concentration- and timedependent manner. The lowest IC$_{50}$ value …


Gastrointestinal Helminths Detected In Wild Horses In Konya Province, Turkey, Onur Ceylan, Bi̇lal Di̇k, Ceylan Ceylan, Asma Semassel, Özlem Deri̇nbay Eki̇ci̇, Gonca Sönmez Jan 2020

Gastrointestinal Helminths Detected In Wild Horses In Konya Province, Turkey, Onur Ceylan, Bi̇lal Di̇k, Ceylan Ceylan, Asma Semassel, Özlem Deri̇nbay Eki̇ci̇, Gonca Sönmez

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to identify the gastrointestinal helminths of wild horses in Konya, Turkey. Fresh stool samples collected from 66 horses were evaluated by flotation, sedimentation, Baermann-Wetzel, and stool culture methods. All 66 stool samples examined were found to be positive for helminths and the following parasites were detected: Trichonema spp. was detected in all stool samples (100%), followed by Poteriostomum spp. (45.5%), Strongylus vulgaris (34.9%), and Strongylus equinus (27.3%). In addition, Oesophagodontus spp. (9.1%), Strongylus edentatus (7.6%), Triodontophorus spp. (4.6%), Gyalocephalus spp. (4.6%), Oxyuris equi (3.0%), Parascaris equorum (1.5%), and Strongyloides westeri (1.5%) were detected at lower levels. …


Sexual Analysis In Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo) Neurocranium Using Geometricmorphometric Methods, Ozan Gündemi̇r, Ermi̇ş Özkan, Mustafa Orhun Dayan, Sedat Aydoğdu Jan 2020

Sexual Analysis In Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo) Neurocranium Using Geometricmorphometric Methods, Ozan Gündemi̇r, Ermi̇ş Özkan, Mustafa Orhun Dayan, Sedat Aydoğdu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to obtain morphometric data by applying geometric analysis to the neurocranium of the turkey and to statistically reveal the differences between males and females using these data. In the present study, 14 (7 males, 7 females) turkey skulls were used. The neurocrania of the samples were photographed and put into an electronic environment to be marked. Neurocrania were examined from 4 different regions (caudal, ventral, dorsal, and lateral). Compared to PC1 obtained in dorsal sampling, the difference between points 9 and 10 and 3 to 2 was significantly higher in males. Caudal examination showed …


Effect Of Osteopontin Gene Variants On Milk Production Traits In Holstein Friesiancrossbred Cattle Of Kerala, Francis Anand Lali, Kulangara Anilkumar, Thazhathuveetil Aravindakshan Jan 2020

Effect Of Osteopontin Gene Variants On Milk Production Traits In Holstein Friesiancrossbred Cattle Of Kerala, Francis Anand Lali, Kulangara Anilkumar, Thazhathuveetil Aravindakshan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Osteopontin gene (OPN) is located in the quantitative trait loci (QTL) for milk production traits in bovine chromosome 6. In the present study the impact of cytosine to thymine transition in the intron-4 of OPN gene (g.8514C > T) on milk production traits was analysed in the Holstein Friesian crossbred cattle of Kerala. Genomic DNA was isolated and a fragment of 290 bp enclosing the polymorphic site was amplified and genotyped by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) using endonuclease, BSeN1. The genetic variants were distributed according to Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The T allele was found to be the major one (T/0.76, C/0.24) …


Impact Of Ph On The Activity Of Co-Used Antimicrobials Against Resistant Escherichia Colistrains Of Animal Origin, Murat Cengi̇z, Gülçe Hepbostanci Jan 2020

Impact Of Ph On The Activity Of Co-Used Antimicrobials Against Resistant Escherichia Colistrains Of Animal Origin, Murat Cengi̇z, Gülçe Hepbostanci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, combination antimicrobial therapy, due to its higher potential against resistant bacteria, was evaluated for the inhibition of multidrug-resistant E. coli strains. The influence of pH as an environmental variable on the activity of antimicrobial combinations was evaluated by calculating the factional concentration indexes at pH values 5.0, 6.0, 7.3, and 8.0. The highest synergistic activity rates of ceftriaxone + colistin, danofloxacin + colistin, danofloxacin + ceftiofur, and ceftiofur + gentamicin combinations were 50%, 33%, 100%, and 50%, respectively measured at ≥7.3 pH. The lowest synergistic activity rates for all combinations were observed at the acidic pH values …


Application Of An Indirect Mila Elisa For The Detection Of Mycoplasma Bovis Antibodiesin Bovine Milk, Abd Al Bar Al Farha, Nadeeka Wawegama, Farhid Hemmatzadeh, Simon Firestone, Jamie Moffat, Gholam Ali Kojouri, Ania Ahaniazari, Reza Amanollahi, Andrew Hoare, Kiro Petrovski Jan 2020

Application Of An Indirect Mila Elisa For The Detection Of Mycoplasma Bovis Antibodiesin Bovine Milk, Abd Al Bar Al Farha, Nadeeka Wawegama, Farhid Hemmatzadeh, Simon Firestone, Jamie Moffat, Gholam Ali Kojouri, Ania Ahaniazari, Reza Amanollahi, Andrew Hoare, Kiro Petrovski

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to detect Mycoplasma bovis specific antibodies using a recently reported MilA ELISA with the aim to detect M. bovis antibodies in milk. An indirect ELISA, based on a recombinant fragment of the Mycoplasma immunogenic lipase A (MilA) protein, was conducted on 291 milk samples for the detection of M. bovis antibodies. Samples were also tested with conventional Mycoplasma culture and M. bovis PCR. Samples were collected from individual cows from 2 commercial dairy herds in South Australia. Of 291 samples tested, 68 (23.4%) were detected positive for M. bovis antibodies, 150 (51.5%) were positive …


Assessment Of Changes In The Saliva Cortisol Level Of Horses During Different Waysin Recreational Exploitation, Boguslawa Dlugosz, Tomasz Próchniak, Monika Stefaniuk-Szmukier, Marta Basiaga, Jaroslaw Luszczynski, Magdalena Pieszka Jan 2020

Assessment Of Changes In The Saliva Cortisol Level Of Horses During Different Waysin Recreational Exploitation, Boguslawa Dlugosz, Tomasz Próchniak, Monika Stefaniuk-Szmukier, Marta Basiaga, Jaroslaw Luszczynski, Magdalena Pieszka

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to evaluate the saliva cortisol levelsof recreational horses dependent on the type of horse activity. A total of 68 horses were included in the experiment and divided into groups according to recreational activity, type of horse, age, term of saliva collection, and sex. Saliva samples were obtained from each horse at 3 measurement points: in the morning (6 a.m.), in the evening (6 p.m.), and immediately after work. The overall analysis shows that the term of sample collection, recreational activity, and age influence cortisol concentration. The diurnal concentration of saliva cortisol does not differ …


The Effects Of Hatching Time And Feed Access Time On Chick Quality, Organ Development,Blood Parameters, And Intestinal Morphology In Broilers, Arda Sözcü, Aydin İpek, Müjdat Müfi̇t Kahraman, Volkan İpek Jan 2020

The Effects Of Hatching Time And Feed Access Time On Chick Quality, Organ Development,Blood Parameters, And Intestinal Morphology In Broilers, Arda Sözcü, Aydin İpek, Müjdat Müfi̇t Kahraman, Volkan İpek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The current study was performed to investigate the effects of hatching time and feed access time on chick quality, organ development, blood parameters, and intestinal morphology in broilers. A total of 1935 hatching eggs were incubated at 37.8 °C with 55 to 60% RH conditions. Chicks were classified according to the hatching time (HT) as follows: chicks hatched before 482 h (early HT), between 482-496 h (medium HT) and 496-510 h (late HT). The hatched chicks were randomly divided into two groups to create two feed access (FA) time: early FA and late FA. Chicks with early FA started to …