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Advancing Applied Research In Conservation Criminology Through The Evaluation Of Corruption Prevention, Enhancing Compliance, And Reducing Recidivism, Jessica S. Kahler, Joseph W. Rivera, Zachary T. Steele, Pilar Morales-Giner, Christian J. Rivera, Carol F. Ahossin, Ashpreet Kaur, Diane J. Episcopio-Sturgeon Jan 2021

Advancing Applied Research In Conservation Criminology Through The Evaluation Of Corruption Prevention, Enhancing Compliance, And Reducing Recidivism, Jessica S. Kahler, Joseph W. Rivera, Zachary T. Steele, Pilar Morales-Giner, Christian J. Rivera, Carol F. Ahossin, Ashpreet Kaur, Diane J. Episcopio-Sturgeon

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

Concomitant with an increase in the global illegal wildlife trade has been a substantial increase in research within traditional conservation-based sciences and conservation and green criminology. While the integration of criminological theories and methods into the wildlife conservation context has advanced our understanding of and practical responses to illegal wildlife trade, there remain discrepancies between the number of empirical vs. conceptual studies and a disproportionate focus on a few select theories, geographical contexts, and taxonomic groups. We present three understudied or novel applications of criminology and criminal justice research within the fields of fisheries, forestry, and wildlife conservation. First, we …

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Common Raven Nesting And Spatial Distancing On Power Lines In Southeast Idaho, Usa, Quinn R. Shurtliff, Jericho C. Whiting Jan 2021

Common Raven Nesting And Spatial Distancing On Power Lines In Southeast Idaho, Usa, Quinn R. Shurtliff, Jericho C. Whiting

Human–Wildlife Interactions

Common raven (Corvus corax; raven) abundance and distribution have increased in western North America in recent decades, facilitated by anthropogenic subsidies and other environmental changes. Electrical power transmission line structures provide nesting substrates for ravens. When these structures transect landscapes where natural nest substrates are limited, they may facilitate raven predation on eggs and juveniles of sensitive avian and reptile species. Little information is available regarding raven nest density trends on adjacent power lines or how raven territorial behavior influences spatial partitioning of nests, and hence, nest density. This knowledge would be valuable for managers of sensitive prey …

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Common Raven Impacts On The Productivity Of A Small Breeding Population Of Snowy Plovers, Matthew J. Lau, Benjamin H. Becker, David T. Press Jan 2021

Common Raven Impacts On The Productivity Of A Small Breeding Population Of Snowy Plovers, Matthew J. Lau, Benjamin H. Becker, David T. Press

Human–Wildlife Interactions

Common ravens (ravens; Corvus corax), an adaptable, synanthropic generalist, have thrived coincident with increasing human landscape modifications and fragmentation, consequently affecting their prey, which are often sensitive native and protected species. Ravens are a conservation concern for the protected western snowy plover (plover; Charadrius nivosus nivosus), causing low nest and chick survival in some breeding areas along the Pacific coast of North America. We used a long-term dataset from a breeding snowy plover monitoring program in Point Reyes National Seashore (PRNS) to investigate potential impacts of ravens on snowy plover nest and fledging success. Between 2002 and 2020, …

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Demography, Morphometrics, And Stomach Contents Of Common Ravens Examined As A Result Of Controlled Take, Corinne M. Gibble, Kriss K. Neuman, Jessie Beck Jan 2021

Demography, Morphometrics, And Stomach Contents Of Common Ravens Examined As A Result Of Controlled Take, Corinne M. Gibble, Kriss K. Neuman, Jessie Beck

Human–Wildlife Interactions

Common ravens (Corvus corax; ravens) are known nest predators that have the ability to negatively impact nesting birds, including imperiled species of seabirds and shorebirds. We conducted systematic necropsies of ravens that were lethally controlled in Monterey Bay, California, USA during 2013–2015, in or near western snowy plover (Charadrius nivosus nivosus) nesting areas, in an effort to better understand body condition, overall health, and diet of individual ravens. Raven predation of snowy plover nests has increased over the years in the Monterey Bay study area, and lethal removal of ravens has been employed to reduce predation. …

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A Rapid Assessment Function To Estimate Common Raven Population Densities: Implications For Targeted Management, Brianne E. Brussee, Peter S. Coates, Shawn T. O'Neil, Seth J. Dettenmaier, Pat J. Jackson, Kristy B. Howe, David Delehanty Jan 2021

A Rapid Assessment Function To Estimate Common Raven Population Densities: Implications For Targeted Management, Brianne E. Brussee, Peter S. Coates, Shawn T. O'Neil, Seth J. Dettenmaier, Pat J. Jackson, Kristy B. Howe, David Delehanty

Human–Wildlife Interactions

Common raven (Corvus corax; raven) populations have increased over the past 5 decades within the western United States. Raven population increases have been largely attributed to growing resource subsidies from expansion of human enterprise. Concomitantly, managers are becoming increasingly concerned about elevated adverse effects on multiple sensitive prey species, damage to livestock and agriculture, and human safety. Managers could benefit from a rapid but reliable method to estimate raven densities across spatiotemporal scales to monitor raven populations more efficiently and inform targeted and adaptive management frameworks. However, obtaining estimates of raven density is data- and resource-intensive, which renders …

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A Novel Technique To Improve Capture Success Of Common Ravens, Lindsey R. Perry, Terrah M. Owens, Zachary T. Slick, Jimmy D. Taylor, Jonathan B. Dinkins Jan 2021

A Novel Technique To Improve Capture Success Of Common Ravens, Lindsey R. Perry, Terrah M. Owens, Zachary T. Slick, Jimmy D. Taylor, Jonathan B. Dinkins

Human–Wildlife Interactions

Traditional trapping techniques for common ravens (Corvus corax; raven) require significant effort, often produce low capture rates, and cannot be used in some situations. We designed a 3-m noose pole to secure ravens from nocturnal roost locations while using a strobe spotlight to temporarily disorient them. We collected measures of trapping efficiency and contrasted them with padded leghold traps also used in the study. We effectively implemented our noose pole method in July and August of 2018, 2019, and 2020 in the Baker and Cow Lakes sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) Priority Areas of Conservation in eastern Oregon, …

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A Comprehensive Review On Genetic Diversity And Phylogenetic Relationships Amongnative Turkish Cattle Breeds Based On Microsatellite Markers, Eymen Demi̇r, Taki̇ Karsli, Murat Soner Balcioğlu Jan 2021

A Comprehensive Review On Genetic Diversity And Phylogenetic Relationships Amongnative Turkish Cattle Breeds Based On Microsatellite Markers, Eymen Demi̇r, Taki̇ Karsli, Murat Soner Balcioğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Many local breeds belonging to different livestock species such as cattle are in danger of extinction, since farmers prefer high-yielding breeds as well as intensive selection pressure. This fact leads to conduct suitable breeding and conservation programs in worldwide. Revealing genetic diversity is the first step for applying breeding and conservation programs. In this respect, this is the first comprehensive study aimed to review current genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships among native Turkish cattle breeds based on previous microsatellite marker studies. Compared to other local cattle breeds reared in different regions of the world, native Turkish cattle breeds hold a …

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Effect Of Eggshell Temperatures On Hatching Performance, Egg Production, And Bonemorphology Of Laying Hens, Serdar Kamanli, Zi̇şan Servet Yalçin, Ahmet Nuri̇ Taşdemi̇r, Bülent Tarim, Engi̇n Tülek, Hüseyi̇n Aygören, Öğünç Meral, Bi̇rkan Karsli, Tansel Ansal Balci, Mehmet Bozkurt Jan 2021

Effect Of Eggshell Temperatures On Hatching Performance, Egg Production, And Bonemorphology Of Laying Hens, Serdar Kamanli, Zi̇şan Servet Yalçin, Ahmet Nuri̇ Taşdemi̇r, Bülent Tarim, Engi̇n Tülek, Hüseyi̇n Aygören, Öğünç Meral, Bi̇rkan Karsli, Tansel Ansal Balci, Mehmet Bozkurt

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study aims to evaluate the effect of lower or higher eggshell temperatures from days 7 to 21 on hatching performance, bone and blood parameters, and egg production along with the age of laying chickens. A total of 3150 eggs obtained from a white egg-type breeder were divided randomly into 3 groups of 1050 eggs. From 7 to 21 days, eggs were incubated at one of three eggshell temperatures: Control (IC) 37.5 °C, low (IL) 36.9 °C, and high (IH) 38.5 °C. At hatch, chicks were weighed, and blood was collected to measure total Ca, inorganic P, and ALP …

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The Curative Effects Of Dietary Yeast Beta-1,3/1,6-Glucan On Oxidative Stress And Apoptosis In Laying Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) Exposed To Lead, İsmai̇l Seven, Pinar Tatli Seven, Seda İflazoğlu Mutlu, Gözde Arkali, Nurgül Bi̇rben, Aslihan Sur Arslan, Mesut Aksakal Jan 2021

The Curative Effects Of Dietary Yeast Beta-1,3/1,6-Glucan On Oxidative Stress And Apoptosis In Laying Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) Exposed To Lead, İsmai̇l Seven, Pinar Tatli Seven, Seda İflazoğlu Mutlu, Gözde Arkali, Nurgül Bi̇rben, Aslihan Sur Arslan, Mesut Aksakal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of supplementation of beta-glucan to the basal diet of laying quails exposed to lead (Pb) toxicity. A total of 112 birds were randomly divided into 4 groups. The first group was fed a corn-soybean based basal diet without any supplementation (control). The second (Pb) and third (beta-glucan) groups were supplemented with 100 mg/kg of Pb (as Pb acetate) and 100 mg/kg of beta-glucan, respectively. The fourth group (Pb + beta-glucan) was fed a basal diet supplemented with 100 mg/kg of Pb and 100 mg/kg of beta-glucan. It was determined that …

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Pelvic Limb Thermography In Dogs Submitted To Different Thermotherapy Modalities, Samyla Paiva De Albuquerque, Orimacelio Da Costa Martins, Ariel De Aguiar, Lorena Oliveira Silva, Acácio Duarte Pacheco, Lourdes Marina Bezerra Pessoa, Luís Eduardo Maggi, Soraia Figueiredo De Souza Jan 2021

Pelvic Limb Thermography In Dogs Submitted To Different Thermotherapy Modalities, Samyla Paiva De Albuquerque, Orimacelio Da Costa Martins, Ariel De Aguiar, Lorena Oliveira Silva, Acácio Duarte Pacheco, Lourdes Marina Bezerra Pessoa, Luís Eduardo Maggi, Soraia Figueiredo De Souza

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Veterinary physiatry is an area in need of further studies and a discipline in which the protocols used in the veterinary clinical routine are often extrapolated from studies in medicine. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different types of thermotherapy and massage, through thermography, in promoting heating or cooling in the pelvic limb of healthy dogs. Five healthy adult dogs (male and female) of different breeds were subjected to 5 treatments: G1: massage without oil; G2: oil massage; G3: heating with a thermal bag at 43 ± 1 °C; G4: cryotherapy with ice pack; and G5: therapeutic ultrasound. …

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The Prevalence Of Seven Crucial Honeybee Viruses Using Multiplex Rt-Pcr And Theirphylogenetic Analysis, Abdurrahman Anil Çağirgan, Zafer Yazici Jan 2021

The Prevalence Of Seven Crucial Honeybee Viruses Using Multiplex Rt-Pcr And Theirphylogenetic Analysis, Abdurrahman Anil Çağirgan, Zafer Yazici

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Honey bee viruses may be of severe adverse effect on bee colonies. Till now, more than twenty honey bee viruses have been identified. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of seven honey bee viruses, namely Israeli acute paralysis virus (IAPV), deformed wing virus (DWV), sacbrood virus (SBV), acute bee paralysis virus (ABPV), black queen cell virus (BQCV), Kashmir bee virus (KBV), and chronic bee paralysis virus (CBPV) using a multiplex reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (mRT-PCR). A total of 111 apiaries were randomly selected and adult bees and larvae samples were obtained from seemingly healthy colonies …

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Oviductal Cells Adhesion Test For Bull Semen Quality Assessment And Fertility Prediction Ofendangered Breeds: Proposal Of A Simplified Method, Calogero Stelletta, Koray Teki̇n, Beste Çi̇l, Juri Vencato, Giulia Gollin, Giancarlo Bertoli, Lucillo Cestaro, Stefano Romagnoli, Ali̇ Daşkin Jan 2021

Oviductal Cells Adhesion Test For Bull Semen Quality Assessment And Fertility Prediction Ofendangered Breeds: Proposal Of A Simplified Method, Calogero Stelletta, Koray Teki̇n, Beste Çi̇l, Juri Vencato, Giulia Gollin, Giancarlo Bertoli, Lucillo Cestaro, Stefano Romagnoli, Ali̇ Daşkin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Classical procedures for semen evaluation in breeding soundness examination require time and are costly. The evaluation techniques with CASA are limited due to the lack of standardization among laboratories and data analysis methods. Recent studies have contradictory conclusions on the actual predictive ability of this method alone regarding fertility. Finding a simple and objective test that can give the maximum correlation between in vitro and in vivo results has been the main focus of novel research. In this study, we aimed to develop a repeatable protocol of sperm adhesion test using oviductal explant (AOC) and the results were compared with …

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Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: A Retrospective Study Of 32 Cases From 2011 To 2018., Cinthia Peres Camilo, Mauro Jose Lahm Cardoso, Paula Nassar De Marchi, Rafael Fagnani Jan 2021

Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: A Retrospective Study Of 32 Cases From 2011 To 2018., Cinthia Peres Camilo, Mauro Jose Lahm Cardoso, Paula Nassar De Marchi, Rafael Fagnani

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Primary hypoadrenocorticism is characterized by insufficient adrenocortical hormonal secretion of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, which causes unspecific signs and laboratory alterations such as hyponatremia and hyperkalemia, resulting in a low relation between these two electrolytes. The aim of this work was to carry out a retrospective study with data obtained from the medical records of 32 dogs with a proven diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism between the years 2011 and 2018. The parameters weight, sex, reproductive condition, breed, and age were analyzed, as well as the results of laboratory tests of dogs with confirmed hypoadrenocorticism. There was no breed or sex predisposition. There …

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Effects Of Colemanite, Ulexite, And Etibor-48 On Rumen Development Of Akkaraman Lambs, Betül Zehra Sariçi̇çek, Bi̇rgül Yildirim Jan 2021

Effects Of Colemanite, Ulexite, And Etibor-48 On Rumen Development Of Akkaraman Lambs, Betül Zehra Sariçi̇çek, Bi̇rgül Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of addition colemanite, ulexite, and etibor-48 to diet including low Ca and P on the rumen development of Akkaraman lambs. Five treatment groups were consisted of standard Ca and P content (S), low Ca and P content (L), colemanite additive (C), ulexite additive (U), and etibor-48 additive (E) groups. Fifty Akkaraman male lamb weaned at 2.5 months old were used. Lambs were distributed to individual cages with 10 heads in each group; at the end of 90 days, 6 animals from each group were slaughtered and volumetric development of rumen and …

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Caprine Mhc Gene Polymorphism And Its Association With Endoparasitic Infestation(Haemonchus Contortus) In Indian Goat Breeds, Thirunavukkarasu Sbalamurugan, Pushpendra Kumar, Kush Shrivastava, Chinmoy Mishra, Om Prakash, Amit Kumar, Anuj Chauhan, Nihar Ranjan Sahoo, Manjit Panigrahi, Bharat Bhushan, Arvind Prasad, Ilayakumar Kaveriyappan, Sharavanan Velusamy Jan 2021

Caprine Mhc Gene Polymorphism And Its Association With Endoparasitic Infestation(Haemonchus Contortus) In Indian Goat Breeds, Thirunavukkarasu Sbalamurugan, Pushpendra Kumar, Kush Shrivastava, Chinmoy Mishra, Om Prakash, Amit Kumar, Anuj Chauhan, Nihar Ranjan Sahoo, Manjit Panigrahi, Bharat Bhushan, Arvind Prasad, Ilayakumar Kaveriyappan, Sharavanan Velusamy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study examined the variability of MHC class II DRB exon 2 gene using restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis of PCR-amplified fragments PCR-(RFLP), and its association with Haemonchus contortus infestation in Salem Black and Tellicherry goat population. Animals were naturally exposed to mixed infestation of endoparasites, predominantly Haemonchus contortus. Pooled fecal coproculture and larval identification showed predominant presence of haemonchus (L3) larva. Fecal egg count (FEC) and packed cell volume (PCV) were used as indicator traits. All the three studied loci, TaqI, BsaI, and BsaHI, were polymorphic having two alleles and three genotypes. The loci showed low to moderate …

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The Effect Of Ellagic Acid On Performance, Digestibility, Egg Quality, Cecal Bacterial Flora,Antioxidant Activity, And Some Blood Parameters In Laying Quails Reared At Differenttemperatures, Seda İflazoğlu Mutlu, Talat Güler Jan 2021

The Effect Of Ellagic Acid On Performance, Digestibility, Egg Quality, Cecal Bacterial Flora,Antioxidant Activity, And Some Blood Parameters In Laying Quails Reared At Differenttemperatures, Seda İflazoğlu Mutlu, Talat Güler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effect of ellagic acid on the performance, egg quality, digestibility, cecal microflora, serum malondialdehyde (MDA) level, and biochemical parameters in quails reared under normal conditions and at high environmental temperatures was investigated. The animals (n = 240; 5-weeks old) reared at 2 environmental temperatures [thermoneutral (TN) and heat stress (HS)] and in 4 diet groups containing different ellagic acid doses (0, 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) were randomly assigned to 8 groups according to the 2 × 4 factorial design. Feed intake, egg weight, and egg production were higher (P < 0.001) and feed conversion (P < 0.01) was better in the TN groups compared to the HS groups. Egg (P < 0.01) and shell weights (P < 0.001) were higher in the TN groups compared to the HS groups. The effect of ellagic acid supplementation on shell weight was statistically significant in the TN and HS groups (P < 0.05). The effects of environmental temperature and the supplementation of ellagic acid on digestibility of dry matter (P < 0.05), ether extract (P < 0.01), and crude protein (P < 0.01) were statistically significant in the TN and HS groups. Supplementation of ellagic acid reduced the total coliform bacteria count (P < 0.01) and increased the total lactic acid bacteria count (P < 0.001) in the cecum. Serum MDA levels increased with heat stress (P < 0.001) and decreased with the supplementation of ellagic acid (P < 0.001). The effect of environmental temperature on serum glucose (P < 0.001), cholesterol (P < 0.05), total protein (P < 0.05), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (P < 0.001), sodium (P < 0.05), and magnesium was significant. In conclusion, the supplementation of ellagic acid decreased oxidative stress and total coliform bacteria count and improved the feed conversion and egg quality in quails under heat stress. Moreover, ellagic acid increased the digestibility of nutrients and had a positive effect on lactic acid bacteria. It was observed in this study that these beneficial effects of ellagic acid increased with an increasing dose, and 400 mg/kg was the most effective dose.

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Effect Of Lipase And Bile Acids On Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, And Meatquality In Broilers On Energy-Diluted Diets, Muhammad Shoaib, Shaukat Ali Bhatti, Haq Nawaz, Muhammad Saif-Ur-Rehman Jan 2021

Effect Of Lipase And Bile Acids On Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, And Meatquality In Broilers On Energy-Diluted Diets, Muhammad Shoaib, Shaukat Ali Bhatti, Haq Nawaz, Muhammad Saif-Ur-Rehman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of bile acid and lipase alone and in combination form on growth performance and meat quality parameter of broilers reared on low-energy diet. Five hundred and twenty day-old broiler birds were divided into eight treatments with 5 replicates of 13 birds each to evaluate the effects of lipase alone and its combination with bile acids as emulsifier in broilers reared on 75 and 150 kcal/kg reduced-energy diets. Eight diets-PC (positive control), NC1 (negative control 1), NC1L (NC1 + lipase at 0.015%), NC1LB (NC1 + lipase at 0.015% + bile acids …

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Ruminal Kinetics Of Carbohydrates, Gas Production And Bromatology Of Sugarcane Silagewith High Levels Of Sodium Benzoate, Celso Heinzen Junior, Odimári Pricila Prado Calixto, Egon Henrique Horst, Leonardo Trolegi, Fernando Luiz Massaro Junior, Ivone Yurika Mizubuti, Mikael Neumann, Valter Harry Bumbieris Junior Jan 2021

Ruminal Kinetics Of Carbohydrates, Gas Production And Bromatology Of Sugarcane Silagewith High Levels Of Sodium Benzoate, Celso Heinzen Junior, Odimári Pricila Prado Calixto, Egon Henrique Horst, Leonardo Trolegi, Fernando Luiz Massaro Junior, Ivone Yurika Mizubuti, Mikael Neumann, Valter Harry Bumbieris Junior

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition, ruminal kinetics, gas production and aerobic stability of sugarcane silage added with increasing levels of sodium benzoate up to 1% of the natural matter. After harvesting, the sugarcane was chopped and placed in experimental polyethylene silos for storage for 30 days. An increasing concentration of sodium benzoate in the silage promoted a linear decrease in the crude protein content, varying from 2.79% to 2.51%. The addition of sodium benzoate reduced the fiber concentration of the silage (P = 0.0015) and increased gas production of the fibrous and nonfibrous carbohydrates …

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A New Molecular Approach To The Diagnosis Of Small Ruminant Morbillivirus Withevagreen Based Assay, Mustafa Emi̇n Öz, Emrah Torlak, Oğuzhan Avci, Müge Doğan, Ali̇ Tevfi̇k Uncu Jan 2021

A New Molecular Approach To The Diagnosis Of Small Ruminant Morbillivirus Withevagreen Based Assay, Mustafa Emi̇n Öz, Emrah Torlak, Oğuzhan Avci, Müge Doğan, Ali̇ Tevfi̇k Uncu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present work describes a new method that is anticipated to contribute to the global control and eradication strategies of small ruminant morbillivirus (SRMV), which negatively affects sheep and goat breeding in many countries where outbreaks emerge. Described assay was developed to detect SRMV by targeting the fusion glycoprotein gene. In the study, the EvaGreen based real-time RT-PCR method is compared with real-time RT-PCR based on TaqMan probe, which is recommended as the diagnostic test by World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Detection limit, normalized fluorescence values, and sensitivity of the methods were evaluated in the analysis. The lowest limit …

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Carnitine Concentrations In Healthy And Septicaemia Suspected Neonatal Calves And Itsrelation To Passive Immunty, Erhan Gökçe, Mahmut Sözmen, Canan Gülmez, Kadi̇r Bozukluhan, Gürbüz Gökce, Emi̇ne Ataki̇şi̇, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l, Hi̇dayet Meti̇n Erdoğan Jan 2021

Carnitine Concentrations In Healthy And Septicaemia Suspected Neonatal Calves And Itsrelation To Passive Immunty, Erhan Gökçe, Mahmut Sözmen, Canan Gülmez, Kadi̇r Bozukluhan, Gürbüz Gökce, Emi̇ne Ataki̇şi̇, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l, Hi̇dayet Meti̇n Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was designed to determine carnitine concentrations in newborn calves with suspected septicaemia, healthy calves, and colostrum samples as well as to detect alterations in blood carnitine concentrations after colostrum intake. Carnitine concentrations were detected in both neonatal calves with suspected septicaemia (n = 195) and healthy calves (n =10) as well as in colostrum/milk samples from their dams (n = 20). The mean carnitine concentration on the 2nd day after colostrum intake (32.61 μmol/L) was significantly higher than that measured before colostrum intake (17.61 μmol/L) (P < 0.05). The striking result was significantly lower mean carnitine concentration detected in calves with suspected septicaemia (17.11 μmol/L), compared to healthy calves (24.92 μmol/L) (P < 0.001). Apart from a sudden increase on day 7, no significant alteration was observed in colostrum/milk carnitine concentrations throughout the postpartum period. The results indicated that colostrum contained carnitine, which passed into the bloodstream of the calf by passive colostral transfer, and that a dramatic reduction in blood carnitine concentrations of calves with suspected septicaemia existed. The results might be of help in dealing with septicaemia suspected neonatal calves through both measurement of blood carnitine and, in response, to supplement such cases with carnitine.

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Effects Of Leptin And Thyroglobulin Gene Polymorphisms On Beef Quality In Holsteinbreed Bulls In Turkey, Süleyman Kök, Güldan Vapur Jan 2021

Effects Of Leptin And Thyroglobulin Gene Polymorphisms On Beef Quality In Holsteinbreed Bulls In Turkey, Süleyman Kök, Güldan Vapur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The relationship between three single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) markers and the beef quality of Turkish Holstein bulls (THB) was investigated. The markers in leptin (LEP) gene (E2JW and E2FB) and thyroglobulin (TG) gene (C422T) were determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) in one hundred THB. Texture, pH, and marbling score (MS) are three of the most dominating determinants of meat quality. In THB, the relationship between 3 SNPs and beef quality characteristics of musculus longissimus dorsi (MLD) was investigated. The mean pH value of the raw beef samples with the TG G422T CC genotype was 5.33 ± 0.30 …

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High Level Of Fluctuating Asymmetry In The Byzantine Dogs From The Theodosius Harbor,Istanbul, Turkey, Abu B. Siddiq, Pere M Pares Casanova, Öğül Emre Öncü, Hakan Kar, Vedat Onar Jan 2021

High Level Of Fluctuating Asymmetry In The Byzantine Dogs From The Theodosius Harbor,Istanbul, Turkey, Abu B. Siddiq, Pere M Pares Casanova, Öğül Emre Öncü, Hakan Kar, Vedat Onar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Asymmetry, the abnormality of an organism or a part of it from its perfect symmetry, is represented by three different categories: fluctuating asymmetry, directional asymmetry, and antisymmetry. Fluctuating asymmetry attributes to random developmental variation of a morphological character, whereas directional asymmetry attributes one of the body sides to be more prominent than the other. Antisymmetry appears whenever one body side of a biological body shows greater morphological appearance than the other. Since more environmental stress often produces greater effect of fluctuating asymmetry, it can be a good indicator of physiological stress in the morphological characteristic of a biological being. Applying, …

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Effects Of Honeybee (Apis Mellifera) Venom On Redox Balance, Biochemical Andhematological Profile In Diabetic Rats: A Preliminary Study, Bariş Denk, Abdurrahman Fati̇h Fi̇dan Jan 2021

Effects Of Honeybee (Apis Mellifera) Venom On Redox Balance, Biochemical Andhematological Profile In Diabetic Rats: A Preliminary Study, Bariş Denk, Abdurrahman Fati̇h Fi̇dan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The treatment of diseases with honeybee venom (apitoxin) is a branch of apitherapy, which has yet to find substantial scientific support. In this present study, we used apitoxin to investigate its effects on diabetes mellitus (DM) in rats. The use of apitoxin injection on single-dose streptozotocin (STZ)-treated rat model was selected, and the study took 28 days. Fasting blood glucose (FBG) was measured weekly. Biochemical and hematological parameters, oxidative stress markers, and insulin levels were measured from the blood samples provided on the last day of the study, and the DNA damage marker (8-OHdG) was measured from urine samples. We …

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Isolation And Identification Of Clostridium Difficile From Cases Of Diarrhea In Young Farmanimals, And The Determination Of Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Edi̇z Kağan Özgen, Murat Yildirim Jan 2021

Isolation And Identification Of Clostridium Difficile From Cases Of Diarrhea In Young Farmanimals, And The Determination Of Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Edi̇z Kağan Özgen, Murat Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Clostridium difficile was isolated for the first time in 1935 from fecal samples of infants, although it was not until 1978 that its pathogenicity started to be considered, when it was shown to cause antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis. In this study, it was aimed to determine the virulence and antibiotic resistance profiles of C. dificile in young ruminants with diarrhea and chickens fed on the farm. A total of 200 fecal samples (50 from calves, 50 from lambs and 50 from kid goats with neonatal diarrhea, as well as 50 cloacal swab samples taken from chickens) were taken and …

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Effects Of Milk Replacer And Whole Milk Feeding On Rumen Development, Expression Ofgenes Related To Volatile Fatty Acid Absorption, And Rumen Bacteria In Calves, Ahmet Ceylan, Ali̇ Çalik, Burcu Eki̇m, Alev Gürol Bayraktaroğlu, Oğuz Çalişici, Doğukan Özen, Pinar Saçakli Jan 2021

Effects Of Milk Replacer And Whole Milk Feeding On Rumen Development, Expression Ofgenes Related To Volatile Fatty Acid Absorption, And Rumen Bacteria In Calves, Ahmet Ceylan, Ali̇ Çalik, Burcu Eki̇m, Alev Gürol Bayraktaroğlu, Oğuz Çalişici, Doğukan Özen, Pinar Saçakli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research examined the effects of liquid feeds on calf performance, rumen development, rumen cellulolytic bacteria count, and total bacteria diversity. Twenty Holstein bull calves were allocated to 2 groups either fed with milk replacer (MR) or whole milk. Calves fed milk tended to have higher (P = 0.058) average daily weight gain as compared to calves fed with MR during the entire experimental period. Starter mixture intake was not influenced by either milk or milk replacer feeding. Calves fed with milk had higher (P < 0.001) proliferative cells in the rumen papilla. The expressions of MCT1, MCT4, NHE1, NHE3, ACSS1, AceCS2, and ACSM1 genes, which are related to volatile fatty acid absorption, in the dorsal sac of the rumen were similar for calves fed either MR or whole milk. Fibrobacter succinogenes (P = 0.017) and Ruminococcus flavefaciens (P = 0.037) were significantly higher in the rumen of the milkfed calves. Moreover, denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE)-derived dendrograms showed noticeable differences in ruminal microbial population between MR-fed and milk-fed calves. In conclusion, feeding calves with whole milk, which contains better quality protein and nutrients, instead of milk replacers, positively affects rumen development, cellulolytic bacteria numbers and total bacteria diversity.

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Postpartum Uterine Involution And Ovarian Follicular Dynamics In Crossbreed Anatolianwater Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) During Summer Season, Oktay Yilmaz, Ebubeki̇r Yazici, Hasan Çi̇çek, Haci Ahmet Çeli̇k, Cangi̇r Uyarlar, Mehmet Uçar Jan 2021

Postpartum Uterine Involution And Ovarian Follicular Dynamics In Crossbreed Anatolianwater Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) During Summer Season, Oktay Yilmaz, Ebubeki̇r Yazici, Hasan Çi̇çek, Haci Ahmet Çeli̇k, Cangi̇r Uyarlar, Mehmet Uçar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

It was aimed to monitor postpartum (pp) uterine involution and follicular wave pattern by transrectal ultrasonography and detection of concentrations of milk progesterone (P4) in eleven water buffaloes during the summer season in Turkey. The data obtained from the first day of calving to positive pregnancy diagnosis were evaluated on a daily basis. Uterine position scores and nonechogenic material showed a decreasing grade pattern related to the time (P < 0.0001). A time effect was evident with uterine horn thickness (P < 0.05) or intercaruncular zone thickness (P < 0.01) and uterine horn lumen (P < 0.01). Uterine horn thickness showed a gravidity x time interaction (P < 0.05). Gravidity x time interaction was not evident in total uterine horn thickness but time effect was seen (P < 0.0001). Time effect was also evident for the thickness of uterine body (P < 0.0001) and cervix uteri (P < 0.01). The uterine body and horns were returned to previously nongravid state on day 26.00 ± 2.38 and the interval from calving to complete disappearance of uterine fluid was accomplished on day 31.44 ± 3.23 pp. The previously gravid and nongravid uterine horns, uterine body and cervix uteri involuted on day 31.42 ± 1.39, 28.37 ± 0.65, 29.37 ± 0.73 and 27.87 ± 0.47 pp, respectively. The interval from calving to first observation of dominant follicle of nonovulatory wave was 18.54 ± 6.91 days and on average 3.45 ± 1.91 nonovulatory waves were observed. Postpartum first ovulation occurred on day 64.45 ± 18.49. One and two wave models or combination of both waves were observed. The interval from calving to pregnancy was 72.36 ± 21.33 days. The maximum concentrations of milk P$_{4}$ during short or normal cycles and pregnancy were 0.62 ng/mL, 2.2 ng/mL, and 4.04 ng/mL, respectively. In conclusion, the presence of one or two waves should be considered when estrous synchronization programmes are planned in Anatolian water buffaloes during summer season.

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Molecular Characterization Of Vp2 And Vp3 Proteins Of Chicken Anemia Virus Isolates Inturkey, Sezer Okay, Şi̇nasi̇ Aşkar Jan 2021

Molecular Characterization Of Vp2 And Vp3 Proteins Of Chicken Anemia Virus Isolates Inturkey, Sezer Okay, Şi̇nasi̇ Aşkar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Chicken anemia virus (CAV) has a circular 2.3 kb DNA genome encoding VP1, VP2, and VP3 proteins. VP1 protein is assembled into viral capsid. VP2 is a nonstructural protein required for the correct assembly of VP1. Also, there is an interaction between VP2 and VP3 protein, known as apoptin. Mostly, VP1 protein of CAV isolates have been investigated in previous studies but the information about VP2 and VP3 proteins is insufficient. The aim of this study is molecular characterization of VP2 and VP3 proteins from 20 CAV isolates previously collected in different regions of Turkey using in silico tools. The …

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Determination Of Quality Of Working Life Of Private Veterinarians: Validity And Reliabilitystudy, Gökhan Aslim, Mustafa Agah Teki̇ndal, Aşkin Yaşar Jan 2021

Determination Of Quality Of Working Life Of Private Veterinarians: Validity And Reliabilitystudy, Gökhan Aslim, Mustafa Agah Teki̇ndal, Aşkin Yaşar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

With this study, it was aimed to determine the factors affecting the quality of working life of private veterinarians. In addition, it was aimed to develop a scale (Quality of Working Life Scale) that enables the evaluation of quality of working life of private veterinarians. The study included 367 people who work as private veterinarians in Turkey. For the structure validity, Cronbach alpha (α) coefficient was used for reliability analysis. Factor analysis was used for validity analysis. As a result of the data obtained from the study, it is stated that the "Quality of Working Life Scal" is reliable and …

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Detection Of Rhodococcus Equi By Pcr From Foals And Determination Of Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Şükrü Kirkan, Uğur Parin, Hafi̇ze Tuğba Yüksel Dolgun, Eli̇f Oya Oral Jan 2021

Detection Of Rhodococcus Equi By Pcr From Foals And Determination Of Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Şükrü Kirkan, Uğur Parin, Hafi̇ze Tuğba Yüksel Dolgun, Eli̇f Oya Oral

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The scope of this research was determination of Rhodococcus equi isolates and antimicrobial susceptibilities in nasal swab specimen taken from animals between 0 and 6 months of age period. R. equi was identified from 10 isolates (11.1%) by automatic identification device. The verification of isolates were conducted by 16S ribosomal RNA PCR. VapA gene presence was detected in two (20%) isolates and multidrug resistance was identified against 11 antimicrobials. The antimicrobial resistance to macrolides and rifampin is arising worldwide since the excessive usage of the chemotherapeutics in various breeding farms just by evaluating monitoring outcomes. These results exhibit the presence …

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Elastography Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (Arfi): An Investigation Of Ocularelasticity In Dogs With Chronic Secondary Glaucoma, Gabriela Morais Madruga, Marcus Antonio Rossi Feliciano, Marjury Cristina Maronezi, Marcella Rosa Filézio, Thaís Guimarães Morato Abreu, Alexandre Pinto Ribeiro, Feancimery Aparecida Fachini, Karina Kamachi Kobashigawa, Igor Cezar Kniphoff Da Cruz, Ricardo Andres Ramirez Uscategui, José Luiz Laus Jan 2021

Elastography Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (Arfi): An Investigation Of Ocularelasticity In Dogs With Chronic Secondary Glaucoma, Gabriela Morais Madruga, Marcus Antonio Rossi Feliciano, Marjury Cristina Maronezi, Marcella Rosa Filézio, Thaís Guimarães Morato Abreu, Alexandre Pinto Ribeiro, Feancimery Aparecida Fachini, Karina Kamachi Kobashigawa, Igor Cezar Kniphoff Da Cruz, Ricardo Andres Ramirez Uscategui, José Luiz Laus

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the elasticity of the optic nerve (ON) and retinal-choroid-sclera complex (RCSC) in dogs with healthy eyes and secondary glaucoma using ARFI elastography. ARFI elastography was performed on normal eyes (n = 25) and affected by glaucoma (n = 25). The mean values of shear wave velocity (SWV) of the ON and RCSC were compared between groups by the Student?s t-test. The correlation between elastography measurements of the ON and RCSC and the intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured. The SWV of the optic nerve in glaucomatous eyes (4.77 ± 1.59 m/s) …

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