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Relations Between Electrical Conductivity, Somatic Cell Count, California Mastitis Test And Some Quality Parameters In The Diagnosis Of Subclinical Mastitis In Dairy Cows, Güven Kaşikçi, Ömer Çeti̇n, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Mehmet Can Gündüz Jan 2012

Relations Between Electrical Conductivity, Somatic Cell Count, California Mastitis Test And Some Quality Parameters In The Diagnosis Of Subclinical Mastitis In Dairy Cows, Güven Kaşikçi, Ömer Çeti̇n, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Mehmet Can Gündüz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the electrical conductivity (EC) method on the diagnosis of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows comparing with somatic cell count (SCC) and California mastitis test (CMT), and also to investigate the effect of these values on the amount of total viable bacteria, density, freezing point, and mineral substances. A total of 386 milk samples collected from quarters of 188 cows at 10 different farms were used as materials. Of the samples, 258 (66.85%) were CMT (+), 85 (22.02%) were CMT (++), and 43 (11.13%) were CMT (+++). The mean EC and SCC …

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Vaginal Prolapse Related To Ovarian Granulosa Cell Tumor In An Anatolian Shepherd., Deni̇z Nak, Ayli̇n Alasonyalilar Demi̇rer, Bi̇lgi̇ner Tuna, Yavuz Nak, Musa Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t Jan 2012

Vaginal Prolapse Related To Ovarian Granulosa Cell Tumor In An Anatolian Shepherd., Deni̇z Nak, Ayli̇n Alasonyalilar Demi̇rer, Bi̇lgi̇ner Tuna, Yavuz Nak, Musa Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A 4-year old, primiparous, female Anatolian Shepherd dog was presented for evaluation of type II vaginal prolapse with alopecia of the left perineal skin. Hematological analyses demonstrated leukocytosis and thrombocytopenia. Estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) levels were 156 pg/mL and 2.3 ng/mL, respectively. The vaginal smear was predominantly (at least 80%) made up of anuclear superficial cells. An abdominal ultrasonography revealed a heterogeneous multicystic mass with anechoic areas adjacent to the caudal pole of the left kidney. An ovariohysterectomy was performed. Ten days after the surgery, the prolapsed vagina was completely regressed. A histopathological examination of the ovarian mass demonstrated …

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Interfragmental Fixation Of Rostral Mandibular Fracture With Cerclage Wire In A Thoroughbred English Horse, Mehmet Alper Çeti̇nkaya, Alper Demi̇rutku Jan 2012

Interfragmental Fixation Of Rostral Mandibular Fracture With Cerclage Wire In A Thoroughbred English Horse, Mehmet Alper Çeti̇nkaya, Alper Demi̇rutku

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The patient in this study was a 20-year-old thoroughbred gelding. After clinical and radiographical assessments, a bilateral rostral mandibular body fracture was determined. Fracture stabilization was achieved via a bilateral interfragmentary cerclage wire application. The horse started to use its jaw within 24 h of surgery. Postoperative radiographs were taken until month 6, at different periods, and fracture healing was evaluated. Fixation materials were left in place. Fracture healing occurred with a rostral part malocclusion. The purpose of this study was to give clinical information about mandibular fractures and treatment of these fractures in a horse.

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Unusual Anal Atresia In A Lamb, Siavash Ahmadi Noorbakhsh Jan 2012

Unusual Anal Atresia In A Lamb, Siavash Ahmadi Noorbakhsh

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The first report of an unusual anal atresia with growth of ectodermal organs (wool and skin) in the shape of the intestine inside the body is provided here. During reconstructive surgery, a rectum-like structure was noted, in which wool strands grew densely. A hypothetical mechanism by which this structure formed is presented on the basis of local alterations in fetal tissue proliferation and rate of development.

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Congenital Lymphoma Of B-Cell Lineage In A Newborn Calf, Enver Beytut, Burhan Özba Jan 2012

Congenital Lymphoma Of B-Cell Lineage In A Newborn Calf, Enver Beytut, Burhan Özba

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this report, congenital lymphoma of B-cell lineage in a Brown Swiss calf is described. A large mass was seen on the head of the calf at birth. At necropsy, multiple masses were found on the skin and internal organs. A histopathological examination showed atypical lymphoid cells separated by connective tissue. None of the tumor cells showed a positive reaction to CD3, but the cells were immunopositive for CD79\alphacy. A CD45+ reaction confirmed a hematopoietic origin of the neoplasm. Tumor cells were also positive for lambda light chain IgG (\lambda IgG). Proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) immunostaining showed diffuse nuclear …

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Equine Grass Sickness In Cyprus: A Case Report, Kypros Protopapas, Kyriakos Alexandros Spanoudes, Nikolaos Diakakis, Georgia Brellou Jan 2012

Equine Grass Sickness In Cyprus: A Case Report, Kypros Protopapas, Kyriakos Alexandros Spanoudes, Nikolaos Diakakis, Georgia Brellou

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

No abstract provided.

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The Hair Characteristics Of Turkish Angora And Van Cats, Serkan Erat, Şevket Arikan Jan 2012

The Hair Characteristics Of Turkish Angora And Van Cats, Serkan Erat, Şevket Arikan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The primary aim of this study was to determine the hair characteristics of Turkish Angora and Van cats, and also to see if there were seasonal, sex, age, or eye color effects on the traits measured. A total of 41 cats, 26 Turkish Angora and 15 Turkish Van, were used. The ages of the cats ranged from 1 to 8 years old. Analyzed traits included fiber diameter (FD), fiber lengths of hauteur (H) and barbe (B), fiber tenacity (T), and elongation (EL). Terms included in the statistical models were breed, season, sex, age, and eye colors of the cats and …

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Probiotic Properties, Sensory Qualities, And Storage Stability Of Probiotic Banana Yogurts, Songül Çakmakçi, Bülent Çeti̇n, Tamer Turgut, Mustafa Gürses, Ahmet Erdoğan Jan 2012

Probiotic Properties, Sensory Qualities, And Storage Stability Of Probiotic Banana Yogurts, Songül Çakmakçi, Bülent Çeti̇n, Tamer Turgut, Mustafa Gürses, Ahmet Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The quality properties of probiotic yogurt samples made with banana marmalade (BM), which can be a probiotic product, were examined. Yogurt samples were produced from cow milk inoculated with yogurt cultures and probiotic cultures (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and an equal mixture of the 2 strains), and then 15% BM was added to each yogurt sample. Acidity, pH, bacteria counts, and sensory analysis of the yogurt samples were investigated on days 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, and 14 during storage at 4 °C. Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, L. acidophilus, and B. bifidum counts generally decreased during the storage …

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Assessing The Nutritive Value Of Fruit And Vegetable Residues As Ruminant Feed, Keyvan Karkoodi, Hassan Fazaeli, Sadegh Mirghaffari Jan 2012

Assessing The Nutritive Value Of Fruit And Vegetable Residues As Ruminant Feed, Keyvan Karkoodi, Hassan Fazaeli, Sadegh Mirghaffari

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to assess the nutritive value of summer fruits and vegetable residues (FVR) as ruminant feed. Samples of FVR were collected from the central terminal of Karaj in different summer months and homogenized before being analyzed for chemical composition. In situ degradability was determined, as were in vitro and in vivo digestibility. The results of chemical composition analysis for a period of 3 months showed significant differences in terms of dry matter (DM), Pb, and Mn contents. The higher Mn content was more than the allowance level established for livestock feeding. Although the in vitro digestibility …

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Short Term Effects Of Genistein On The Testes Of Quail (Coturnix Coturnix), Meli̇ke Belkiz Erkan, Serap Eki̇nci̇ Jan 2012

Short Term Effects Of Genistein On The Testes Of Quail (Coturnix Coturnix), Meli̇ke Belkiz Erkan, Serap Eki̇nci̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Although there have been a number of studies on the effects of phytoestrogens, especially genistein, on testes, its effects on the testis tissue of birds have not been studied yet. The present study aims to reveal the effects of genistein on quail testes through the use of histological and immunohistochemical methods. In the study, a total of 64 male quails (Coturnix coturnix) were used, each of which was 50 days old. Three different doses of genistein were administered by gavage to the separate groups at intervals of 15 and 30 days. According to the results of the histological analysis and …

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A Study On Paranal Sinus Micromorphometrical Parameters In Dogs Of Different Ages, Ivaylo Stefanov Jan 2012

A Study On Paranal Sinus Micromorphometrical Parameters In Dogs Of Different Ages, Ivaylo Stefanov

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study determines the micromorphometric parameters of the main structural elements of the paranal sinus in male (n = 20) and female (n = 8) mongrel dogs of different ages. Pieces of about 1 cm3 were obtained from different parts of the organ and put in 10% neutral formalin. The tissue samples were further used for the preparation of paraffin sections that were stained with hematoxylin-eosin for light microscopy measurements. In the sinus wall, the thickness of the epithelium was measured, as was that of the subepithelial and subglandular connective tissue layers, the zona with the apocrine glands, and the …

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Progesterone Concentrations And Pregnancy Rates Of Repeat Breeder Cows Following Postinsemination Prid And Gnrh Treatments*, Osman Ergene Jan 2012

Progesterone Concentrations And Pregnancy Rates Of Repeat Breeder Cows Following Postinsemination Prid And Gnrh Treatments*, Osman Ergene

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of progesterone (PRID) application and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) injection after artificial insemination on serum progesterone concentration and pregnancy rates in repeat breeder cows. In group 1, repeat breeder cows received an injection of GnRH on day 12 after artificial insemination. In group 2, repeat breeder cows received PRID from day 4 to day 11; group 3 received PRID from day 11 to day 18. Blood samples were obtained from all treated cows to assay serum progesterone concentrations on application days, 7 days after application, and 21 days after artificial insemination. …

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The Influence Of Egg Shell Crack Types On Hatchability And Chick Quality, Mozhdeh Moosanezhad Khabisi, Ahmad Salahi, Seyed Naser Mousavi Jan 2012

The Influence Of Egg Shell Crack Types On Hatchability And Chick Quality, Mozhdeh Moosanezhad Khabisi, Ahmad Salahi, Seyed Naser Mousavi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Fertile eggs were obtained from a commercial flock of Ross broiler breeders (51 weeks old) and candled to determine the presence of hairline or star cracks. Eggs (5400 total) were assigned in equal numbers to 3 treatments (hairline-cracked, star-cracked, and normal eggs) and incubated for 21 days. Upon hatching, 10 chicks per treatment were euthanized, and organ weights were measured. Compared with normal eggs, the presence of egg shell cracks (regardless of type) resulted in higher egg weight loss at the time of transfer; a decrease in hatchability, hatch of fertile eggs, chick length, yolk-free body mass (P < 0.01), and percentage of hatchling breast and liver weight (P < 0.05); and an increase in the contamination rate of eggs (P < 0.01). Weight loss in hairline-cracked eggs was significantly higher than in star-cracked eggs (P < 0.001). Percentage hatchability and body weight of chicks hatched from star-cracked eggs was higher than in chicks from hairline-cracked eggs (P < 0.001). Crack type did not have a significant effect on chick length and body weight uniformity; however, the Pasgar score as a quality indicator was higher in chicks hatched from star-cracked eggs than those from hairline-cracked eggs (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences among treatments in terms of heart and small intestine weight. The contamination rate of hairline-cracked eggs was higher than that of star-cracked (P < 0.01). A higher incidence of embryonic mortality was observed during days 1-8 of incubation for shell-cracked eggs (P < 0.001). Total embryonic mortality in hairline-cracked, star-cracked, and normal eggs was 51.1%, 36.6%, and 13.3%, respectively. This study showed that egg shell cracks reduced incubation parameters and chick quality. The negative effects of hairline cracks were more pronounced than those of star cracks.

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The Effect Of Maternal Undernutrition On Muscle Development In The Ovine Fetus*, Berjan Demi̇rtaş, Mukaddes Özcan Jan 2012

The Effect Of Maternal Undernutrition On Muscle Development In The Ovine Fetus*, Berjan Demi̇rtaş, Mukaddes Özcan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of maternal undernutrition on muscle development of near-term ovine fetuses was studied in 2 experiments. In each experiment, Welsh mountain ewes were randomly assigned to either control (C) or nutrient-restricted (R) groups. In the first experiment, mild maternal undernutrition (85% of daily nutritional requirement (DNR)), and in the second experiment, severe maternal undernutrition (50% of DNR), were imposed between 0 and 70 days of gestation (dg). Controls for both groups were maintained on 100% of their DNR throughout the experiment. In each experiment, ewes were killed at 126 ± 1 dg by an intravenous injection of pentobarbitone. The …

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The Detection Of Classical Enterotoxins Of Staphylococcus Aureus In Raw Cow Milk Using The Elisa Method, Ebrahim Rahimi, Hassan Momtaz, Amir Shakerian, Hamid Reza Kavyani Jan 2012

The Detection Of Classical Enterotoxins Of Staphylococcus Aureus In Raw Cow Milk Using The Elisa Method, Ebrahim Rahimi, Hassan Momtaz, Amir Shakerian, Hamid Reza Kavyani

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Milk and dairy products are frequently contaminated with exterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus, which is often involved in Staphylococcal food poisoning. The aim of the present study is to investigate the presence of classical enterotoxins of S. aureus in raw milk that was produced in Isfahan, Iran. For this purpose, 72 milk samples were collected from the bulk milk tanks of 12 milking farms during 3 different seasons (winter, spring, and summer) and tested for the presence of staphylococcal enterotoxins (SEs) using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Out of 72 samples studied, 15 samples (20.8%) were positive for at least 1 …

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Oncogenic Viruses And Mechanisms Of Oncogenesis, Murat Şevi̇k Jan 2012

Oncogenic Viruses And Mechanisms Of Oncogenesis, Murat Şevi̇k

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this article, current information about oncogenic DNA and RNA viruses and their oncogenesis mechanisms that cause tumors and cancers in animals and humans is presented.

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Comparative Hematological Variables Of Bengal Tigers (Panthera Tigris Tigris) Kept In Lahore Zoo And Lahore Wildlife Park, Pakistan, Sumera Sajjad, Umer Farooq, Husna Malik, Maryah Anwar, Ijaz Ahmad Jan 2012

Comparative Hematological Variables Of Bengal Tigers (Panthera Tigris Tigris) Kept In Lahore Zoo And Lahore Wildlife Park, Pakistan, Sumera Sajjad, Umer Farooq, Husna Malik, Maryah Anwar, Ijaz Ahmad

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In Pakistan, a scant number of Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) are being kept at various zoos or in certain wildlife sanctuaries, and there is a dearth of literature regarding the effect of captivity on their physiological parameters. The present study was hence conducted to determine and compare the hematological alterations in tigers of Bengal origin (Panthera tigris tigris) kept in captivity at Lahore Zoo (LZ) (n = 4) and in the seminatural environment of Lahore Wildlife Park (LWP) (n = 6), Pakistan. The results reflect a significantly higher (P < 0.05) total leucocyte count and platelet count and a lower packed cell volume in animals kept at LWP as compared to those of animals kept at LZ. No other significant differences in hematology were noted for the 2 captive forms. Despite the limitation of sample size in the present study, it was concluded that captivity has a significant effect on various hematological parameters in Bengal tigers. These baseline data will lay a foundation in the therapeutic evaluation and physical monitoring of tigers kept in various forms of captivity not only in Pakistan, but also in other countries such as India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, as well.

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Clinical Evaluation Of The Pocket Technique For Replacement Of Prolapsed Gland Of The Third Eyelid In Dogs, Mohammad Mehdi Dehghan, Mir Sepehr Pedram, Omid Azari, Hossein Kazemi Mehrjerdi, Elnaz Azad Jan 2012

Clinical Evaluation Of The Pocket Technique For Replacement Of Prolapsed Gland Of The Third Eyelid In Dogs, Mohammad Mehdi Dehghan, Mir Sepehr Pedram, Omid Azari, Hossein Kazemi Mehrjerdi, Elnaz Azad

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome and complications of the pocket technique in the repositioning of the prolapsed third eyelid gland in dogs. From 28 dogs, 38 eyes with protrusion of the third eyelid gland were treated using the pocket technique. Of the dogs, 22 (79%) were less than 1 year of age when the prolapse was first noted by the owner. Protrusion of the glands in both eyes was found in 10 of the dogs (36%). The success rate of surgical replacement was 97% (37 eyes). The complication rate was 13.15%. The pocket technique …

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An Immunohistochemical Study On The Distribution Of Endocrine Cells In The Digestive Tract Of Gray Goose (Anser Anser), Jun Yang, Lei Zhang, Xin Li, Leii Zhang, Xiangjiang Liu, Kemei Peng Jan 2012

An Immunohistochemical Study On The Distribution Of Endocrine Cells In The Digestive Tract Of Gray Goose (Anser Anser), Jun Yang, Lei Zhang, Xin Li, Leii Zhang, Xiangjiang Liu, Kemei Peng

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to investigate the morphology and the distribution of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), somatostatin (SS), gastrin (Gas), glucagon (Glu), and substance P immunoreactive (IR) cells in the digestive tract of gray goose by the immunohistochemical streptavidin-peroxidase method. The samples were taken from 10 healthy adult gray geese. The results showed that 5 kinds of IR cells were mainly distributed between the mucous epithelium and intestinal gland. The number of 5-HT-IR cells was highest in the rectum and duodenum, but none were observed in the pylorus. SS-IR cells appeared in great numbers in the pylorus, duodenum, and cecum; …

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Toxinotyping Of Clostridium Perfringens Isolates By Elisa And Pcr From Lambs Suspected Of Enterotoxemia, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Hadi̇mli̇, Osman Ergani̇ş, Zafer Sayin, Zeki̇ Aras Jan 2012

Toxinotyping Of Clostridium Perfringens Isolates By Elisa And Pcr From Lambs Suspected Of Enterotoxemia, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Hadi̇mli̇, Osman Ergani̇ş, Zafer Sayin, Zeki̇ Aras

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Clostridium perfringens is a gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium that causes a wide range of diseases in humans and animals. The purposes of this study were to determine, using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), the clostridial toxins in intestinal samples of lambs with suspected enterotoxemia; to conduct molecular typing of C. perfringens isolates; and to investigate the presence of the genes of 4 major toxins (\alpha, \beta, \epsilon, and \iota) in the isolates by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). According to the ELISA results, clostridial toxins were determined in 32 intestinal samples. Of the samples, 13 (40.62%) were C. perfringens type A, 1 …

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Hemodynamic Effects Of Fluid Resuscitation With 6% Hydroxyethyl Starch And Whole Blood In Experimental Hypovolemic Shock In Beagle Dogs, Jae Jin Ko, Md. Rafiqul Alam, Nam Soo Kim Jan 2012

Hemodynamic Effects Of Fluid Resuscitation With 6% Hydroxyethyl Starch And Whole Blood In Experimental Hypovolemic Shock In Beagle Dogs, Jae Jin Ko, Md. Rafiqul Alam, Nam Soo Kim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The short-term effects of 6% hydroxyethyl starch (HES) and whole blood (WB) resuscitations in hypovolemic shock (HS) on invasive and noninvasive hemodynamic variables were studied from the clinical point of view in 20 mature healthy male Beagle dogs. After anesthesia, the animals were randomly divided into 2 groups, HES (n = 10) and WB (n = 10), and were surgically instrumented with an arterial catheter and a thermodilution cardiac output catheter. For induction of HS, the right carotid artery was catheterized and approximately 40% of the blood volume was drawn over a period of 30 min, until a mean arterial …

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Presence Of Enterotoxin And Verotoxin In Turkish Cheeses Sold In İstanbul, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Ömer Çeti̇n, Hi̇lal Çolak, Hamparsun Hampi̇kyan Jan 2012

Presence Of Enterotoxin And Verotoxin In Turkish Cheeses Sold In İstanbul, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Ömer Çeti̇n, Hi̇lal Çolak, Hamparsun Hampi̇kyan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was conducted to determine the presence of enterotoxin and verotoxin levels in Turkish cheeses sold in retail stores in İstanbul, Turkey. For this purpose, 150 cheese samples (25 pieces of each: white pickled cheese, tulum cheese, mihaliç cheese, hellim cheese, örgü cheese, and civil cheese) were analyzed microbiologically for Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and E. coli O157:H7, and the presence of the toxins was identified using an ELISA test (RIDASCREEN® Set A, B, C, D, E and Verotoxin). Of the examined samples, 40 (26.66%) were positive for S. aureus and 55 (36.66%) were positive for E. coli, …

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Serum Lysozyme Concentrations In Broilers Treated With Sel-Plex® And Sodium Selenite And Infected With Еimeria Tenella, Vetsislav Koinarski, Lilian K. Sotirov, Stefan Denev Jan 2012

Serum Lysozyme Concentrations In Broilers Treated With Sel-Plex® And Sodium Selenite And Infected With Еimeria Tenella, Vetsislav Koinarski, Lilian K. Sotirov, Stefan Denev

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to elucidate the potential role of humoral factors of innate immunity in broilers infected with Eimeria tenella under the influence of inorganic and organic Se cations. It was found that the chickens treated with Sel-Plex® had higher serum lysozyme concentrations compared to those treated with sodium selenite in infected and noninfected groups. The authors consider that Sel-Plex® has a better expressed immunostimulating effect on serum lysozyme concentrations than sodium selenite.

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Protective Effect Of N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine Against Acrylamide-Induced Oxidative Stress In Rats, Ebru Işik Alturfan, Ayfer Beceren, Ahmet Özer Şehi̇rli̇, Zeynep Emel Demi̇ralp, Göksel Şener, Gülden Zehra Omurtag Jan 2012

Protective Effect Of N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine Against Acrylamide-Induced Oxidative Stress In Rats, Ebru Işik Alturfan, Ayfer Beceren, Ahmet Özer Şehi̇rli̇, Zeynep Emel Demi̇ralp, Göksel Şener, Gülden Zehra Omurtag

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Acrylamide (AA), used in many fields, from industrial manufacturing to laboratory work, is also formed during the heating process through the interactions of amino acids. Therefore, AA poses a significant risk for both human and animal health. This study aimed to elucidate whether N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) treatment could modulate AA-induced oxidative changes in the brain, lung, liver, kidney, and testes tissues of the rat. Rats were divided into 4 groups, as the control (C), NAC [150 mg/kg intraperitoneally (i.p.)], AA (40 mg/kg i.p.), and NAC + AA groups. After 10 days, the rats were decapitated and the tissues were excised. Malondialdehyde …

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Ectoparasites On Roe Deer (Capreolus Capreolus) In Samsun, Turkey, Mustafa Açici, Cenk Soner Bölükbaş, Yunus Emre Beyhan, Gökmen Zafer Pekmezci̇, Ali̇ Tümay Gürler, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur Jan 2012

Ectoparasites On Roe Deer (Capreolus Capreolus) In Samsun, Turkey, Mustafa Açici, Cenk Soner Bölükbaş, Yunus Emre Beyhan, Gökmen Zafer Pekmezci̇, Ali̇ Tümay Gürler, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to identify ectoparasites of wild roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) living in natural areas of Samsun Province that were wounded by car accidents or hunters between 2007 and 2010. A total of 90 ticks, 60 lice, and 5 deer keds were collected from 17 animals. Five tick species (Ixodes ricinus, Rhipicephalus bursa, Rhipicephalus turanicus, Haemaphysalis punctata, and Haemaphysalis concinna), 1 louse species (Cervicola meyeri), and 1 deer ked species (Lipoptena cervi) were identified. Cervicola meyeri and L. cervi were identified for the first time in Turkey.

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Avian Influenza Virus In Migratory And Resident Birds During Migratory Season In Boushehr, Iran, Mohammad Javad Mehrabanpour, Abdolah Rahimian, Ali Shirazinezad, Hossein Moein, Mohammad Amin Shayanfar Jan 2012

Avian Influenza Virus In Migratory And Resident Birds During Migratory Season In Boushehr, Iran, Mohammad Javad Mehrabanpour, Abdolah Rahimian, Ali Shirazinezad, Hossein Moein, Mohammad Amin Shayanfar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Avian influenza (AI) is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. Among these AI viruses, only serotypes H5 and H7 are considered highly pathogenic in poultry. However, serotype H9N2 has also been found to produce severe respiratory tract infections in chickens. Migratory birds of the world are a natural reservoir of influenza viruses of all subtypes. This is the first report of isolation and molecular survey of AI virus from migratory and wild resident birds in Boushehr, Iran. These areas are at risk for the spread and transmission of influenza A viruses. A …

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Comparative Histological Structure Of The Sinus Node In Mammals, Abolghasem Nabipour Jan 2012

Comparative Histological Structure Of The Sinus Node In Mammals, Abolghasem Nabipour

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The main function of the sinus node is to provide the electrical impulse responsible for normal cardiac rhythm. The rhythmic coordination depends on the passage of the excitation wave by the heart through its conductive system of impulse. There is considerable variability in the size and exact location of the sinus node of individual hearts even within the same species. Histological features of the sinus node including the cells, the nodal artery, the collagen framework, and the innervation, and also some physiological characteristics of the node, will be discussed.

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Equidae Milk Promises Substitutes For Cow And Human Breast Milk, Akbar Nikkhah Jan 2012

Equidae Milk Promises Substitutes For Cow And Human Breast Milk, Akbar Nikkhah

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Milk is the most nourishing natural biofluid. Milk bioactives contribute significantly to meeting nutrient requirements while minimizing the risks of cancers, traumas, and metabolic complexities. Some mothers may not be able to feed their infants breast milk for a prolonged period. Very young infants and the elderly may be intolerant to cow milk and its proteins and cholesterol. Thus, viable substitutes are needed to complement human breast milk in such cases. This review describes the most significant research findings to date and highlights the special nutritional and health properties of donkey and mare milks as promising substitutes for cow and …

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Biotin Affects The Immune Response Of Piglets Inoculated With Porcine Circovirus Type 2, Chen Hong, Zhang Keying, Ding Xuemei, Chen Daiwen Jan 2012

Biotin Affects The Immune Response Of Piglets Inoculated With Porcine Circovirus Type 2, Chen Hong, Zhang Keying, Ding Xuemei, Chen Daiwen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Weanling crossbred pigs were used in a 5-week trial to evaluate the effects of biotin and porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) challenge on serum cytokine concentrations and humoral immunoresponse. Although not significant, there was a trend towards reduced interferon-\gamma concentration in the challenged pigs compared to the controls, especially at 14 and 21 days postinoculation (dpi). Biotin supplementation with 50 or 200 µg/kg biotin improved these levels, with higher doses producing an earlier and stronger response. Although the magnitude of the immune response was small and inconsistent, diet supplementation with 50 or 200 µg/kg biotin appeared to increase serum immunoglobulin …

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Effects Of Zinc On Growth Performance And Biochemical Parameters Of Piglets, Kun-Kun Wang, Hua-Wei Cui, Jian-Yi Sun, Li-Chun Qian, Xiaoyan Weng Jan 2012

Effects Of Zinc On Growth Performance And Biochemical Parameters Of Piglets, Kun-Kun Wang, Hua-Wei Cui, Jian-Yi Sun, Li-Chun Qian, Xiaoyan Weng

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of zinc on growth performance, activities of enzymes, and concentrations of hormones were investigated in this study. Crossbred (Duroc × Landrace × Large White) piglets (initial body weight: 26.66 ± 2.45 kg) were randomly assigned into 4 groups receiving a basal diet and were supplemented with 60, 300, 1000, or 3000 mg/kg of zinc (as ZnSO_4^.7H_2O). The results showed that supplementation of zinc at 3000 mg/kg increased (P < 0.05) the average daily feed intake, weight gain, gain/feed, and relative organ weight, and promoted the activities of alkaline phosphatase and Cu-Zn superoxide (P < 0.05) by 84.17% and 49.86%, respectively, when compared with the control group. It also led to higher hepatic metallothionein content and tissue zinc concentration (P < 0.05) than in the control group. Furthermore, the concentrations of insulin and neuropeptide Y (NPY) in the 3000 mg/kg group were increased (P < 0.05) by 55.19% and 26.53%, respectively, compared to the control group. The present study suggests that pharmacological dietary supplementation of zinc increased growth performance, activities of enzymes, tissue zinc concentrations, and plasma insulin and NPY concentrations. Key words: Zinc, growth performance, tissue zinc concentration, enzyme activity, hormone concentration, piglet

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