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A Cohort Study To Determine The Epidemiology Of Estuary-Associated Syndrome, Elizabeth Turf, Lily Ingsrisawang, Megan Turf, J.D. Ball, Michael Stutts, John Taylor, Suzanne Jenkins

Virginia Journal of Science

From the Introduction:

Estuary-Associated Syndrome (EAS) is the name given to a potential illness characterized primarily by changes in an individual's cognitive abilities, including acute onset of memory loss or the sudden inability to solve simple problems. Other possible signs of illness include respiratory symptoms, skin rash, or gastrointestinal distress. This illness appears to arise following exposure to toxin produced by Pfiesteria piscicida, or other toxic dinoflagellates, that resides in estuary waters.

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In order to learn more about this possible syndrome and to determine if a causal relationship exists between association to waters containing Pfiesteria or other toxic …

Effect Of Barleys Having Different Liter Weights On Performance, Economicvalue, Ruminal Fermentation Of Lambs, And Nutrient Digestibility, Talat Güler, Kazim Şahi̇n, İ. Hali̇l Çerçi̇, O. Ni̇hat Ertaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This experiment was conducted to determine the effects of diets containing barleys having different liter weights (It wt) on average daily gain, feed efficiency, profit margins, ruminal fermentation, and carcass characteristics of lambs and diet digestibility. 16 Akkaraman lambs approximately 8 mo old (averaging 30 kg) were used in a randomized design. Treatment groups consisting of barley grains and barley grains were classified to liter weights as follows: 1. Barley has 643 g lt wt (Group 643). 2. Barley has 570 g lt wt (Group 570). Lambs were fed a diet of 80 % concentrate feed (98 % barley, 2% …

The Effects Of Feeding Gelatin Containing Diet And Following Completefeeding On The Counts Of The Peripheral White Blood Cells Of The Malefemale Wistar Albino Rats, Muharrem Balkaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of a long term qualitative and quantitative protein deficiency and following feeding a complete, standard commercial diet for mice and rats on the peripheral white blood cells of circa four months old female and male Wistar rats were investigated. In doing so, the animals was given first for 60 days a diet consisting of 10 or 20% gelatine and thereafter, for refeeding for 14 days, a complete chow diet for rats and mice. The concentrations of leukocytes were determined directly in the hemocytometry by the method ad modumRandolph (17), as it is lightly modified (16), and the results …

Postembryonic Development Of The Neural Lamella Of The Hypocerebralganglion In Melanogryllus Desertuspall. (Orthoptera, Gryllidae), Hati̇ce Karaki̇şi̇, Sema İşi̇sağ

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The sheath of the hypocerebral ganglion was divided into two parts: an outer layer, the neural lamella and an inner layer, the perilemma. Dark and light types of glial cells were identified in the perilemma. In the 4th and 7th nymphal stages, some fibrous material related to the neural lamella accumulated in the light glial cells. It was surrounded by rough endoplasmic reticulum membranes and was then transported towards te outer parts of the sheath. Finally, it was bound to and intermingled with the lamella. These observations indicate that the 4th and 7th nymphal stages are critical for the development …

Serum Protein Electrophoresis In Dogs With Intestinal Parasites, Alev Akdoğan Kaymaz, Utku Bakirel, Remzi̇ Gönül, Cem Vuruşaner, Hüseyi̇n Tan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The serum of 66 dogs with intestinal parasites (showing gastrointestinal problems caused by taeniosis, coccidiosis, ancylostomosis, trichuriosis and ascarididosis) was examined by electrophoresis. There were 6 dogs with coccidiosis, 6 dogs with ancylostomosis, 6 dogs with trichuriosis, 24 dogs with taeniosis and 24 dogs with ascarididosis. After agar gel protein electorphoresis of the serum samples, ?1 globulin levels were significantly lower in the coccidiosis group than in the other groups (p

Performance Of Willage Sheep Flocks In Central Anatolia. I. Growth Of Lambs, Olaf Thieme, Mehmet Karazeybek, M. Ali̇ Azman, Ahmet Uğurlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Performance data on growth of lambs were collectted for two years from 23 village flocks in Central Anatolia. The results from the Akkaraman and Merino breeds and their crosses were analyzed by the least-squares method. The overall means for birth weight, pre-weaning daily gain, weaning weight and post-weaning growth rate were 3.74 kg, 188.4 gram, 16.4 kg and 83.6 gram, respectively. The performance was lower than reported for the same breeds from institutional flocks in Türkiye. Systematic effects of flock, season of birth, type of birth, sex and weight of dam were significant (p

Lectin And Peptide Expression In Nodose, Sphenopalatine And Superiorcervical Ganglia Of The Rat, Zafer Soygüder

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The presence and distribution of Griffonia SimplicifoliaI-B4 (GSA I-B4) and Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide (CGRP) were studied in the nodose ganglion (NG) (inferior ganglion of the vagus nerve), sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) and superior cervical ganglion (SCG) of the rat. GSA I-B4 labeling was found in all ganglia tested. Neither SPG nor SCG cell bodies stained with CGRP were undetectable. The pattern of the distribution of GSA I-B4 and CGRP labeled cells were quite similar in the nodose ganglion. They were found in the poles of the ganglion with some marginal labeling. Large numbers of GSA I-B4 and CGRP labeled cells …

Lectin And Neuropeptide Labeling In Whole-Mount Preparation Ofmeninges In The Rat, Zafer Soygüder

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The distribution of both peptidergic and non-peptidergic primary afferents in meninges was investigated in whole-mount preparations from meninges. Lectin Griffonia simplicifolia I-B4 (GSA I-B4) was used as a marker for non-peptidergic fibres. Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) was used as a marker for peptidergic fibers. Lectin Griffonia simplicifolia selectively labeled thin sensory axons that were distributed throughout meninges unrelated to blood vessels. CGRP immunoreactive axons, in contrast, were found to be very close to vascular patterns. This study demonstrates that lectin-positive fibres are constituted by a fibre population separate from those containing neuropeptides.

Comparison Of The Distribution Of C-Fos With Primary Afferent Markers, Zafer Soygüder

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The neuropeptides Substance P (SP) and Calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) were used as markers for peptidergic primary afferent fibres. A lectine, Griffonia simplicifolia (Bandeiraea simplicifolia)Isolectin-B4 (GSA I-B4), was used as a marker for non-peptidergic primary afferent fibres. C-Fos immunoreactivity was determined in the spinal cord of rats which had received 100% mustard oil application in the right hind limb. Darkly labelled c-Fos immunoreactive cells were concentrated in laminae I-IIo of the dorsal horn. SP and GSA I-B4 were distributed almost in the same regions. CGRP was more abundant in laminae I-IIo with someimmunoreactive fibres in lamina IIi. These data …

Determination Of The Quality Changes Of Squid ( Loligo Vulgaris, Lamarck)Stored At The Different Temperatures, Nalan Gökoğlu, Sühendan Mol, Taçnur Baygar, Özkan Özden, Nuray Erkan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Quality changes of squid ( Loligo vulgaris) during the storage at different temperatures were determined. The squid packed on straphore plates wrapping by strech film were stored at +20 °C and +4 °C . During the storage sensory, pH, moisture, weight loss, Total Volatil Basic Nitrogen ( TVB-N ), Trimethylamine Nitrogen ( TMA-N ) analyses were done. The shelf life of squid stored at different temperatures was found to be 1 day at +20 °C and 4 days +4 °C.

Studingon Metabolic And Antimicrobial Activities Of Some L. Plantarumstrains Isolated From Sausages, Aysel Toksoy, Yavuz Beyatli, Belma Aslim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this research, a total of 97 Lactobacillus were isolated from 10 different sausage and sosis samples obtained from different markets. Identification results showed that 39 (41.1%) isolates belong to the species L. plantarum. Amount of lactic acid and H 2 O 2 produced for the strains were 0.61-0.88% and 1.80-3.45 µg/ml respectively. For qualitative determination, Triple Sugar iron (TSi) Agar medium was used for H 2 S production by the strains. Inhibition activity of bacteriocins and/or bacteriocin-like substances of the L. plantarumstrains against some food contaminants and pathogen bacteria ( E. coli, B. subtilis, coag. (+) and coag. (-) …

Pathomorphologic Investigations On The Genital System Of Ewes I. Ovarium And Oviduct, Erkan Karadaş, Necati̇ Ti̇murkaan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the pathomorphologic changes and the incidence of these changes in the ovarium, oviduct and related ligaments of ewes slaughtered in Elazığ abattoirs. For this purpose, the genital organs of 6100 ewes of different breeds and ages were examined. There were pathomorphologic changes in 302 cases (4.95%) in ovaries and 106 cases (1.73%) in oviducts. These changes in and around ovaries were parovarian cysts (2.41%), corpus luteum cysts (0.85%), follicular cysts (0.62%), luteal cysts (0.27%), tuboovarian cysts (0.06%), oophoritis (0.16%), periovaritis-adhesions (0.50%) and ovarian hypoplasia (0.21%). In the oviducts, salpingitis (0.62%), mesosalpingitis-adhesions (0.60%), hydrosalpinx …

Cutaneous Basophil Hypersensitivity Reaction In Immunomodulated Broiler Chicks, Uçkun Sai̇t Uçan, Yahya Kuyucuoğlu, E. Özlem Kuyucuoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A skin test to assess cutaneous basophil hypersensitivity (CBH) was evaluated in the interdigital skin of chickens grouped according to age. A total of 45 broiler Shaver hybrid chicks were used. Cutaneous basophil hypersensitivity was determined in the interdigital skin of 10- and 30- day-old chicks by a single intradermal injection of phytohemagglutinin-P (200 µg). In order to induce immunosuppersion, dexamethason dosed 3mg/kg body weight was injected IM for 3 days; to stimulate the immune system of the animals, levamisole was applied at 3 mg/kg body weight in the drinking water for 3 days. The effect of immunomodulation on the …

Comparasion Of Pharmacokinetic Profiles Of Some Antimicrobial Agents In Plasma And Lymphfluids, Muammer Elmas, Bünyami̇n Traş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Some pharmacokinetic parameters and concentrations of four antimicrobial agents in plasma and lymph fluids were compared for determination of penetration into peripheral tissues. Eighteen healthy, adult sheep (Turk Merino x Hampshire cross, 18-24 month, weighing 32-37 kg) were used. For collection of lymph samples, the efferent vessel of NI. cervicalis superficialis sinister was cannulated with a polyethylene catheter. All antimicrobial agents were administered intramuscularly at single recommended doses (Chloramphenicol 30 mg/kg b.wt., Enrofloxacin 2.5 mg/kg b. wt., Sulphadoxine-trimethoprim 16 mg/kg b.wt.). Subsequently, blood and lymph samples were concurrently obtained at 2, 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24 hr postinjection. Concentrations …

Using The Pseudoperoxidase Staining Method In The Polyacrylamid Gel Isoelectric Focusingtechnique For Determining The Origin Of Meat In Sausages, Özge Özgen Arun, Muammer Uğur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the origin of the meat used in heat processed sausages. For this purpose, sausages prepared from pure beef and horse meat and sausages prepared with different mixture rates of these meats, were cooked in a smoking oven at 75°C for 15 minutes. Proteins of extracts from these heat-processed sausages were separated by the isoelectric focusing technique. Only myoglobin bands of these gels prepared by this technique, were stained by the pseudoperoxidase staining method. Species differentiation was easily performed with sausages made from pure beef and horsemeat. Similarly determination of these two species in …

Investigation Of Three Different Lactation Models In Milk Yields Of Holstein Cows, Mehmet Nurullah Orman, Okan Ertuğrul

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to determine the best lactation curve. Data were collected from the dairy cattle breeding unit at Ceylanpinar State Farm. Three different lactation curve models (Wood, Schaeffer, Glasbey) were applied to all data. The values of the determination coefficients of three lactation curve models were estimated at 70.62-79.47%. Some negative estimated values were obtained during the estimation of parameters. These results were restricted by the hypothesis and were tested. All restrictions were accepted. Total actual and mature equivalent (ME, 2x3057) milk yields were estimated. Differences between the actual values of lactation milk yield, and the …

The Effects Of Exogen Hormone Treatment During The Anoestrus Period On Fertiliyin Crossbred Ewes Carrying Booroola Genes (F And F), Belgi̇n Öztürk, Ayhan Eli̇çi̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of progestagen and different doses of PMSG (250 I.U and 400 I.U) treatment on pregnancy, lambing and multiple birth rates in Border Leicester x Booroola (Ff) x Merinos and Border Lecister x Booroola (ff) x Merinos ewes in the anoestrus cycle were examined. It was found that in ewes with Ff genotype, 250 I.U PMSG dose had a positive but nonsignificant effect on the pregnancy rate and it was significant (p

Effects Of Megestrol Acetate Treatment On Dogs With Prolonged Estrus, Ayhan Baştan, Seli̇m Aslan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 22 dogs of different breeds with persistent estrus, between the ages of 1.5 and 6, were used. Diagnoses were made by anamnesis, general examination and vaginal smear. Vulvar edema, colour and volume of vaginal discharge, convolution of the mucosa and volume of secretion were recorded before and after treatment. Dogs were treated with 25 mg megestrol acetate (Niagestine, 25 mg/ml, Novo). Clinical manifestations disappeared within 3-7 days. Vaginal discharge ceased in 3.5±2.5 days and vulvar edema ceased in 3.5±1.6 days. In only one dog, the treatment was not effective after 15 days. The vulva was still swollen …

The Genetic And Phenotypic Correlations Between Milk And Reproductive Traits In Holstein Cows, Mahi̇ye Özçeli̇k, İsmet Doğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the genetic and phenotypic correlations between milk production traits (milk yield, lactation duration, dry period) and reproductive traits (the number of inseminations per conception, service period, calving interval and gestation period) in Holstein Cows were investigated. The data relating to milk and reproductive traits in the period of 1985-1992 of a Holstein herd at the Bala State Farm was used. The genetic correlations were generally higher than phenotypic correlations between traits investigated in this study. In milk production traits, the phenotypic correlations between the milk yield and the lactation duration (0.41) and the dry period (-0.14) were …

Estimation Of Heritability Of Milk Yield Through Analysis Of Variance In A Repeated Measures Design In Holsteins, İsmet Doğan, Mahi̇ye Özçeli̇k, Nurhan Doğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, data relating to the milk yield of a Holstein herd on Bala State Farm was analysed for the period 1985-92. The aim of this study was to estimate the heritability of the milk yield using two-factor experiments with repeated measures on one factor. The heritability of the milk yield was estimated to be 0.36.

Histopathological Examination Of Gill, Liver And Kidney Tissues Of Carp (Cyprinus Carpio L., 1758) Fish In The Upper Sakarya River Basin, Nurhayat Barlas

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, 80 carp specimens (Cyprinus carpio) (16 fish from each station) of ages between 1-2 were caught at five stations in the upper Sakarya river basin the four seasons between October 1995 and October 1996. The structural changes of gill, liver and spleen tissue of the carp were examined. The gills of fishes which live in aquatic habitat exhibit tissue lesions caused by water pollutants, because they are in direct contact with their environment. In the results of this study, it was found at secondary lamellae fused together, and the gills are the most affected organs. Other histopathological …

Cold Storage Of Cultured Rainbow Trout (Oncorchynchus Mykiss Walbaum, 1792) Fillet, Nermi̇n Beri̇k, Candan Varlik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

1wieved.In this study, it is intended to find out the shelf life of rainbow trout fillet under refrigerated conditions (+4 ºC±1). Stretch film packing includes two pieces of fillets placed on aluminium covered cartoonsheet. Sensory, physical and chemical analysis have been applied every other day , and the findings have been compared with the previous studies and have been found in line with the data available. It is found out that the cold-stored skinned trouts were good until the 12 day, were of low quality but consumable on the cold- stored on the 14 day and that they turned spoiled …

The Relationships Between Blood Serum Transferrin And Haemoglobine Types With Growth Performances In Jersey Cattle, Özel Sekerden, Hüseyi̇n Erdem

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Research data consisted of various body measurements and live weight of male and female Jersey calves born at Karaköy State Farm from 01.10.1992 to 18.04.1995. Body measurements and live weight were determined at birth, and at months 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18. In addition the types of transferrin and haemoglobin in the blood serum in trial animals were determined by Starch Gel Electrophoresis. The effects of various environmental factors were investigated by Least Square Analysis for each characteristics. Necessary standardization was carried out on related data for effects which were found to be statistically significant, except Tf …

Typing Of Salmonella Spp. Isolated From Chickens In Elazığ Region, Hakan Kalender, Adi̇le Muz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, 365 chickens slaughtered at a local abattoir and 162 chickens admitted to Elazığ Veterinary Control and Research Institute were investigated for Salmonellosis. Salmonella strains were identified and serogrouped. Antibiotic susceptibility tests were also performed. Fifty seven (10.81%) Salmonella strains were isolated from 527 chickens. Salmonella strains were serogrouped by coagglutination test and slide agglutination test. Of 57 strains, 53 were in group D1, 4 were in group B. Of 53 strains in group D1, 39 were serotyped as S. enteritidis and 14 as S. gallinarum. Four strains in group B were serotyped as S. typhimurium. In phagetyping …

Investigation Of Listeria Species In Chicken Body Parts And Samples Of Water Used For Washing Carcasses, Ali̇ Arslan, Zafer Gönülalan, Ahmet H. Di̇nçoğlu, Fi̇li̇z Kök

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study chicken body parts (leg, neck, wing, breast) and samples of water for washing carcasses, obtained from a slaughterhouse in Elazığ, were investigated in terms of listeria species. 20 samples were examined from each body part and carcass the water. L. monocytogenes, L. innocua and L. welshimeri were determined in 2, 7 and 4 leg samples; in 1, 3 and 5 wing samples and in 2, 5 and 4 water samples respectively. Only L. innocua was observed in 3 breast samples. L. monocytogenes and L. innocua were found in 3 and 2 leg samples respectively. In conclusion, it …

Investigation Of The Survival Of L. Monocytogenes 4b Slcc 4013 Strain In Pastrami, Ali̇ Arslan, Kadi̇r Servi̇, Zafer Gönülalan, Fi̇li̇z Kök, Ahmet H. Di̇nçoğlu, Haki̇ Kara, İsmet Doğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the lifespan of the pathogen L. monocytogenes 4B SLCC 4013 strain at different temperatures in pastrami produced in laboratory conditions. For the production of the pastrami, beef taken from the leg section (m. gluteobiceps femoris, m. gluteus spurficialis, m. gluteus medius et profundus) was used, containing 2.51 x 106 colony forming units (cfu/g) of listeria. The meat was divided into two groups. One group was salted with normal salt and the other group with salt containing 150 ppm NaNO_3. The pastrami was vacuum packed after production. Some of the pastrami from each group was …

Effects Of Time Spent Near Mothers Postpartum On The Behaviour Of Ewes And Lambs; And On The Growth Performance Of Lambs In Karayaka Sheep, M. Aki̇f Çam, Mehmet Kuran, Erdoğan Selçuk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of post-partum separation of lambs from their mothers for various periods of time on the behaviour of lambs and ewe, lamb mortality, and lamb growth. Forty-seven Karayaka ewes that had given birth within the past month and their 61 lambs were used. Ewes and their offspring were allocated into three groups. In the first group (control), lambs were always kept with their mothers. In the second and third groups, lambs were kept with their mothers for 6 hours and 1 hour, respectively, and separated from their mothers for 12-16 …

The Effects Of Feed Restriction On Performance And Carcass Composition Of Broilers In Finisher Period, Ergi̇n Öztürk, Musa Sarica

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this experiment, feed restriction was carried out on 1200 Ross broilers from days 35 to 42 and from days 42 to 49 days in order to determine the effects of feed restriction on performance and carcass traits. The birds consumed either a conventional finisher diet ad libitum, or a finisher diet reduced by 5, 10, 15 or 20%. While there were no changes in dressing percentage, thigh weight, chest weight, wing weight, back weight or feed utilization ratio as a result of feed restriction carried out during the 6th week, the abdominal fat weight, live weight and edible organ' …

Effects Of Sodium Bicarbonate On The Performance And Some Blood Parameters Of Japanese Quails In Summer Period, Ergi̇n Öztürk, Güray Erener, Arda Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research was conducted to determine the effects of sodium bicarbonate on the performance and some blood parameters of Japanese quails in the summer. Japanese quails were divided into four groups with three replications. A total of 420 Japanese quails were used in the experiment, lasting 6 weeks. In the experiment, four diets containing different levels of sodium bicarbonate (0, 0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 %) were utilized in the treatment. All the diets were identical in terms of energy, protein and other nutrients. Feed and water were consumed adlibitum. During the experiment, live weights and feed consumptions were recorded weekly. …

Effects Of Sodium Bicarbonate On The Egg Production, Egg Quality And Some Blood Parameters In Japanese Quails, Ergi̇n Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was processed to establish the effect of the addition of different amounts of sodium bicarbonate during the laying period in quail diets. The total 240 quails were used and energy- and protein-balanced diets were prepared with sodium bicarbonate contents of 0, 0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 percent, and the experiment lasted 12 weeks. The addition NaHCO_3 was found to increase the pO_2 and HCO_3- levels in blood (P