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Metazoan Parasites Of Brown Meagre (Sciaena Umbra L. 1758) Caught Near Gökçeada, Turkey, Ahmet Akmirza
Metazoan Parasites Of Brown Meagre (Sciaena Umbra L. 1758) Caught Near Gökçeada, Turkey, Ahmet Akmirza
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted between July 2011 and January 2012 in Gökçeada, Turkey, to determine the metazoan parasite fauna of brown meagre (Sciaena umbra). The metazoan parasite fauna of 53 brown meagre samples was investigated and a total of 7 parasite species [Anoiktostoma coronatum, Paracryptogonimus aloysiae (Digenea), Longicollum pagrosomi (Acanthocephala), Contracaecum fabri (Nematoda), Trachelobdella lubrica (Hirudinea), Nerocila bivittata, and praniza larvae (Isopoda)] were identified. It was determined that Paracryptogonimus aloysiae was the dominant parasite species of brown meagre with the prevalence of 66.04% in this region. Anoiktostoma coronatum and Paracryptogonimus aloysiae were reported for the first time in Turkey.
A Pilot Study On The Epidemiological Status Of Equine Infectious Anaemia, Equine Viral Arteritis, Glanders, And Dourine In Turkey, Maria Luisa Marenzoni, Vincenzo Cuteri, Francesca De Parri, Maria Luisa Danzetta, Zeki̇ Yilmaz, Cagla Parkan Yaramis, Engi̇n Kennerman, Mehmet Erman Or, Silvia Marchi, Cristina Casciari, Gian Mario De Mia, Carlo Valente, Silva Costarelli
A Pilot Study On The Epidemiological Status Of Equine Infectious Anaemia, Equine Viral Arteritis, Glanders, And Dourine In Turkey, Maria Luisa Marenzoni, Vincenzo Cuteri, Francesca De Parri, Maria Luisa Danzetta, Zeki̇ Yilmaz, Cagla Parkan Yaramis, Engi̇n Kennerman, Mehmet Erman Or, Silvia Marchi, Cristina Casciari, Gian Mario De Mia, Carlo Valente, Silva Costarelli
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A serological investigation of equine infectious anaemia (EIA), equine viral arteritis (EAV), glanders, and dourine was conducted on the sera of 346 Turkish horses using a combination of tests in series (ELISA and agar gel immunodiffusion) for EIA, virus neutralisation for EAV, and complement fixation (CF) for glanders and dourine. Forty-nine sera showed anticomplementary reactions and were not assessable in the CF test for glanders and dourine. No positive samples were detected for EIA, dourine, and glanders. Fifty-seven sera were positive for EAV. A systematic review of the distribution of these diseases in Turkey was conducted to describe their epidemiological …
Animal Skeletal Remains Of The Theodosius Harbor: General Overview, Vedat Onar, Gülsün Pazvant, Hasan Alpak, Nazan Gezer İnce, Altan Armutak, Zeynep Sevi̇m Kiziltan
Animal Skeletal Remains Of The Theodosius Harbor: General Overview, Vedat Onar, Gülsün Pazvant, Hasan Alpak, Nazan Gezer İnce, Altan Armutak, Zeynep Sevi̇m Kiziltan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Archaeological excavations at the site of Yenikapı, the most important main station for Metro and Marmaray projects on the European side of İstanbul, were started in 2004 with the discovery of numerous shipwrecks, amphorae, and skeletal remains belonging to animals. The findings from the excavations conducted by the İstanbul Archaeological Museums of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums proved that this site, known in the Ottoman period as 'Langa Bostanları', was actually the ancient harbor of Theodosius. The archeological material and animal skeletal residues, mostly of horse origin, were found side by side in excavations initiated in 2004 …
First Detection And Molecular Identification Of Babesia Gibsoni In Two Dogs From The Aydın Province Of Turkey, Nuran Aysul, Kerem Ural, Bülent Ulutaş, Hasan Eren, Tüli̇n Karagenç
First Detection And Molecular Identification Of Babesia Gibsoni In Two Dogs From The Aydın Province Of Turkey, Nuran Aysul, Kerem Ural, Bülent Ulutaş, Hasan Eren, Tüli̇n Karagenç
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Small (1-3 µm in diameter, ring, oval, or comma shaped) piroplasms suggestive of Babesia spp. were observed upon microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smears from a 3.5-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier with clinical signs of pyrexia, weakness, mucous membrane pallor, and depression living in Aydın, Turkey, in February, 2009. To confirm the presence and to identify the species of Babesia spp., a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique was performed using primers amplifying a 670 bp fragment of the 18S rRNA gene of Babesia gibsoni and the PCR products were analyzed by sequencing. The nucleotide sequence was compared to the …
Checklist Of Small Ruminant Gastrointestinal Nematodes And Their Geographical Distribution In Turkey, Feri̇de Sevi̇mli̇
Checklist Of Small Ruminant Gastrointestinal Nematodes And Their Geographical Distribution In Turkey, Feri̇de Sevi̇mli̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This review presents a search of the literature about gastrointestinal nematodosis of small ruminants. The search was performed on 58 articles published on necropsied sheep and goats between 1937 and 2011 in Turkey. This review identified 43 nematode species belonging to sheep and goats, assessed the prevalence of infection in different regions of Turkey, and evaluated the effect of age, sex, race, nutrition, and seasonal condition. This is the first review that specifically evaluated the gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants for 74 annual periods in Turkey.
The First Record Of Pseudoscorpions In Honeybee Hives In Turkey, Ahmet Onur Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Oya Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Mark Harvey
The First Record Of Pseudoscorpions In Honeybee Hives In Turkey, Ahmet Onur Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Oya Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Mark Harvey
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Three pseudoscorpions identified as Neobisium validum were found in a honeybee hive in Bursa Province of Turkey. They were collected from the bottom of the hive but no relationship between the pseudoscorpions and bees was observed. This case is a first report of pseudoscorpions in a honeybee hive from Turkey.
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
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.
Purification And Characterization Of Glutathione Reductase From Turkey Liver, Pinar Taşer, Mehmet Çi̇ftci̇
Purification And Characterization Of Glutathione Reductase From Turkey Liver, Pinar Taşer, Mehmet Çi̇ftci̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study aimed to purify glutathione reductase (GR) from turkey liver and investigate some of its characteristic features. The purification procedure comprised 2 steps: homogenate preparation and 2',5'-ADP Sepharose 4B affinity gel chromatography. Thanks to the 2 consecutive procedures, the enzyme, having the specific activity of 606.67 EU mg protein^{-1}, was purified with a yield of 10.75% and 2476-fold, and, in order to control enzyme purity, SDS-PAGE was done. Optimal pH, stable pH, optimal temperature, optimal ionic strength, molecular weight, turnover number of enzyme, and k_{cat}/K_M and K_M and V_{max} values for NADPH and glutathione disulfide substrates were also determined …
Varroacidal Efficacies Of Essential Oils Extracted From Lavandula Officinalis, Foeniculum Vulgare, And Laurus Nobilis In Naturally Infested Honeybee (Apis Mellifera L.) Colonies, Fi̇gen Kütükoğlu, Ahmet Onur Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Levent Aydin
Varroacidal Efficacies Of Essential Oils Extracted From Lavandula Officinalis, Foeniculum Vulgare, And Laurus Nobilis In Naturally Infested Honeybee (Apis Mellifera L.) Colonies, Fi̇gen Kütükoğlu, Ahmet Onur Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Levent Aydin
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was performed to determine the efficacies of Lavandula officinalis, Foeniculum vulgare, and Laurus nobilis essential oils on the control of Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae), the most common parasite of honeybees (Apis mellifera L.). Experimental colonies from the province of Bursa, Turkey, were divided into 5 homogeneous groups of 8 hives each. The 3 essential oils plus thymol (Thymovar®, an essential oil-based drug with known efficacy that was used for comparison) were applied to 1 group each and 1 group was left untreated as a control. Each group was treated during 3 seasons, 2 consecutive autumns and 1 spring. …
Hyalomma Rufipes (Koch, 1844) Infesting Cattle In The West Aegean Region Of Turkey, Serkan Bakirci, Hakan Sarali̇, Levent Aydin, Abdalla Latif, Hasan Eren, Tüli̇n Karagenç
Hyalomma Rufipes (Koch, 1844) Infesting Cattle In The West Aegean Region Of Turkey, Serkan Bakirci, Hakan Sarali̇, Levent Aydin, Abdalla Latif, Hasan Eren, Tüli̇n Karagenç
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A total of 19,679 adult ticks were collected from 443 cattle in 9 villages in the West Aegean region of Turkey over 2 years (June 2006-May 2008). Thirteen out of the 19,679 adult ticks were identified as Hyalomma rufipes (12 adult males and 1 female). The ticks were identified according to their characteristic dark coloured conscutum and scutum along with the presence of small to medium but uniform and numerous punctations. Dimensions (length and width) of male and female H. rufipes ticks were 3075 and 1880 µm and 3213 and 2181 \mum, respectively. The present study not only confirms previous …
Maedi-Visna Virus Infection In A Merino Lamb With Nervous Signs, Ahmet Akkoç, Meri̇ç Kocatürk, Ayli̇n Alasonyalilar Demi̇rer, Sezgi̇n Şentürk, Giacomo Renzoni, Silvia Preziuso
Maedi-Visna Virus Infection In A Merino Lamb With Nervous Signs, Ahmet Akkoç, Meri̇ç Kocatürk, Ayli̇n Alasonyalilar Demi̇rer, Sezgi̇n Şentürk, Giacomo Renzoni, Silvia Preziuso
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A Maedi-Visna virus (MVV) infection was diagnosed in a 10-month-old lamb from a Turkish flock. The animal suddenly showed nervous signs and died within 2 days. At necropsy, different pulmonary and nervous lesions were observed. A Coenurus cerebralis cyst was also present in the right-brain hemisphere. Severe nonpurulent meningoencephalitis and lymphoproliferative pneumonia were detected by histopathology. MVV proviral DNA was demonstrated by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded samples collected from the brain and the lungs. This unusual report in a young animal confirms that not only adult sheep but also lambs can develop MVV disease. The hypothesis …
A Common Tortoise Tick, Hyalomma Aegyptium Linne 1758 (Acari: Ixodidae), Identified On Eastern Hedgehog (Erinaceus Concolor Martin 1838) In Central Anatolia, Serkal Gazyağci, Nursel Aşan, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş
A Common Tortoise Tick, Hyalomma Aegyptium Linne 1758 (Acari: Ixodidae), Identified On Eastern Hedgehog (Erinaceus Concolor Martin 1838) In Central Anatolia, Serkal Gazyağci, Nursel Aşan, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Ticks are obligate blood sucker arthropods that infect animals and humans. A common tortoise tick, Hyalomma aegyptium, was collected from a young and an adult male hedgehog, Erinaceus concolor, from Central Anatolia in July 2008. More ticks were determined on the young one. This is the second record of tortoise tick that parasitizes a hedgehog.
Maedi-Visna Virus In Turkish Sheep: A Preliminary Serological Survey Using Elisa Tests, Silvia Preziuso, Mehmet Erman Or, Monica Giammarioli, Abdullah Kayar, Francesco Feliziani, Remzi̇ Gönül, Silvana Farneti, Cağla Parkan Yaramiş, Carlo Valente, Vincenzo Cuteri
Maedi-Visna Virus In Turkish Sheep: A Preliminary Serological Survey Using Elisa Tests, Silvia Preziuso, Mehmet Erman Or, Monica Giammarioli, Abdullah Kayar, Francesco Feliziani, Remzi̇ Gönül, Silvana Farneti, Cağla Parkan Yaramiş, Carlo Valente, Vincenzo Cuteri
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The maedi-visna virus (MVV) is distributed worldwide and, to date, no epidemiological surveys have been carried out using ELISA testing in Turkey. The aims of this study were as follows: i) to verify the diagnostic performance of a home-made ELISA test (HM-ELISA) using Turkish ovine sera in comparison with other commercially available ELISA tests, and ii) to perform a preliminary epidemiological survey in İstanbul province. The MVV seroprevalence in İstanbul province was 15.3%. Older sheep were 5 times more likely to be positive than younger animals, ewes were 3 times more likely to be positive than rams, and all the …
Detection Of Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae In Pigs In Turkey, Arzu Funda Bağcigi̇l, Serkan İki̇z, N. Yakut Özgür
Detection Of Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae In Pigs In Turkey, Arzu Funda Bağcigi̇l, Serkan İki̇z, N. Yakut Özgür
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is the primary agent of enzootic pneumonia in pigs. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of M. hyopneumoniae in pigs raised in Turkey. Samples were obtained from the lungs of 286 pigs, which had already been separated from the carcasses at slaughter. Lung tissues were homogenized in 5 ml of Friis medium, the suspensions were inoculated into Friis medium, and then incubated at 37 °C until they developed an acid color change or for 21 days. Cultures were identified by M. hyopneumoniae-specific PCR. M. hyopneumoniae was recovered from 2 (0.70%) of the 286 lung …
Detection Of Bordetella Avium By Polymerase Chain Reaction In The Lungs And Tracheas Of Turkeys With Pneumonia, Süheyla Türkyilmaz, Sevi̇n Kirdar, Fulya Ocak, Şebnur Hazimoğlu
Detection Of Bordetella Avium By Polymerase Chain Reaction In The Lungs And Tracheas Of Turkeys With Pneumonia, Süheyla Türkyilmaz, Sevi̇n Kirdar, Fulya Ocak, Şebnur Hazimoğlu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Lung, trachea, and serum samples obtained from turkeys showing clinical signs of respiratory disease were examined for the presence of Bordetella avium infection (bordetellosis) using culture, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The material of this study consisted of 2 live turkeys at the age of 24 weeks with respiratory distress, nasal discharge, and cough that had been brought to the Microbiology Laboratory of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Adnan Menderes University. The results of the study show that B. avium, the causative agent of bordetellosis, was not isolated from either the lung or trachea, while both …
A Survey On Helminth Infections Of Equines In The Central Black Sea Region, Turkey, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur, Mustafa Açici
A Survey On Helminth Infections Of Equines In The Central Black Sea Region, Turkey, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur, Mustafa Açici
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of helminth species in horses, donkeys, and mules in the Central Black Sea region, between March 2004 and July 2005. For this purpose, 140 faecal samples were taken from horses (n = 83), donkeys (n = 31), and mules (n = 26) in Samsun, Sinop, Ordu, Amasya, and Tokat provinces. Infection rates were 91.57% (76 of 83) in horses, 96.77% (30 of 31) in donkeys, and 96.15% (25 of 26) in mules. The parasite species and their prevalence in examined animals were as follows: in horses Strongylidae spp. 77.10%, Parascaris equorum …
Occurrence Of Haematopinus Suis Linnaeus, 1758 (Insecta, Anopluridae) On A Wild Boar (Sus Scrofa), Oya Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, A. Onur Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Fi̇gen Sönmez, Ç. Volkan Akyol
Occurrence Of Haematopinus Suis Linnaeus, 1758 (Insecta, Anopluridae) On A Wild Boar (Sus Scrofa), Oya Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, A. Onur Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Fi̇gen Sönmez, Ç. Volkan Akyol
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A wild boar (Sus scrofa) about 2 years old was brought to our parasitology laboratory from Orhaneli region, Bursa province. It was examined for ectoparasites and 32 lice collected from the animal's head were inspected and identified as Haematopinus suis. Five of them were found to be as nymphs, whereas 27 were adults. This paper is the first report of H. suis found in Bursa province, Turkey.
Incidence Of Endemic Diseases In Dairy Herds In Burdur, Konya, And Kırklareli Provinces In Turkey, Cengi̇z Yalçin, Savaş Sariözkan, Ahmet Şener Yildiz, Ayteki̇n Günlü
Incidence Of Endemic Diseases In Dairy Herds In Burdur, Konya, And Kırklareli Provinces In Turkey, Cengi̇z Yalçin, Savaş Sariözkan, Ahmet Şener Yildiz, Ayteki̇n Günlü
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A prospective longitudinal observation study was carried out with 150 randomly selected dairy herds from among 1684 Turkish Dairy Breeding Association (TDBA) herds in Burdur, Konya, and Kırklareli provinces. The herds were stratified as small scale (less than 11 milking cows) and medium-large scale (more than 10 milking cows). The survey was conducted between October 2003 and September 2004, and each herd was visited at least once per month. As the weighted average of 3 provinces, the most frequent events were fertility disorders (30.2%) and udder diseases (28.3%), followed by puerperal disorders (18.3%) and locomotor system disorders (10.0%). There was, …
Immunohistochemical Diagnosis Of Aspergillosis In Adult Turkeys, Enver Beytut
Immunohistochemical Diagnosis Of Aspergillosis In Adult Turkeys, Enver Beytut
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the present study was to apply immunohistochemistry, using a commercially available monoclonal antibody, for the diagnosis of aspergillosis in adult turkeys. Eight adult turkeys were studied. The lungs revealed grossly a few yellowish-white granulomas. Histopathologically, the granulomas were distributed in the pulmonary parenchyma or occasionally located around the airways. A few fungal hyphae were detected within the necrotic debris of the granulomas in the lungs using routine fungal stains. Immunohistochemical staining performed on lung sections from all of the turkeys disclosed fungal hyphae and their fragments clearly within the necrotic debris and within the cytoplasm of macrophages …
The Occurrence Of Varroa Destructor Anderson And Trueman, 2000 On Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera) In Turkey, Levent Aydin, Ender Güleğen, İbrahi̇m Çakmak, A. Onur Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n
The Occurrence Of Varroa Destructor Anderson And Trueman, 2000 On Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera) In Turkey, Levent Aydin, Ender Güleğen, İbrahi̇m Çakmak, A. Onur Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The mite formerly known as Varroa jacobsoni is one of the major problems in beekeeping worldwide. Recently, it was shown that this pest is not V. jacobsoni, which chiefly infests the nests of Apis cerana in the Malaysia-Indonesia region, and the widespread pest was recognized with the new name, V. destructor. Morphometric analysis was performed on collected Varroa specimens from various regions in Turkey and identified as V. destructor.
Seroepidemiology Of Equine Influenza Virus Infection In Turkey, Veysel Soydal Ataseven, Janet Mary Daly
Seroepidemiology Of Equine Influenza Virus Infection In Turkey, Veysel Soydal Ataseven, Janet Mary Daly
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the seroepidemiology of equine influenza infection in Turkey, measured using the haemagglutination inhibition (HI) assay. Serum samples were obtained from 623 equids aged older than 4 years from 5 different geographical regions in Turkey during the years 2003-2005. Antibodies against equine influenza virus (EIV) were found in 194 (31.1%) of the 623 sera. Seropositivity rates were detected as 41.8% (171/409), 12.8% (11/86), and 9.4% (12/128) in horses, mules, and donkeys, respectively. The data revealed that EIV circulates in Turkey at a relatively high rate. Differences in seropositivity rates in Equidae from different …
First Case Of Anaplasma (Ehrlichia) Platys Infection In A Dog In Turkey, Bülent Ulutaş, Göksel Bayramli, Tüli̇n Karagenç
First Case Of Anaplasma (Ehrlichia) Platys Infection In A Dog In Turkey, Bülent Ulutaş, Göksel Bayramli, Tüli̇n Karagenç
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A male pinscher dog weighing 4.2 kg with a history of intermittent fever, inappetence, weight loss, and weakness occurring periodically for 5 months showed Anaplasma (Ehrlichia) platys inclusions within the platelets of peripheral blood smears. The diagnosis was confirmed using a nested polymerase chain reaction. The dog was treated with doxycycline at a dose of 5 mg/kg twice daily for 21 days. This study is the first case of A. platys infection in Turkey.
Lyme Disease (Borreliosis) In A Saint Bernard Dog: First Clinical Case In Turkey, Erol Güçlü Gülanber, Aynur Gülanber, Reyhan Albayrak, Nusret Gürkan Gülanber, Erdal Polat
Lyme Disease (Borreliosis) In A Saint Bernard Dog: First Clinical Case In Turkey, Erol Güçlü Gülanber, Aynur Gülanber, Reyhan Albayrak, Nusret Gürkan Gülanber, Erdal Polat
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Lyme disease is a zoonotic infection caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by ticks of the Ixodes species. This is the first clinical case report of Lyme disease in Turkey. The subject was a 2-year-old male Saint Bernard with recurrent shifting leg lameness that began at about 6 months of age. In sera samples, B. burgdorferi IgM, IgG, and Western Blot were found to be positive. Chronic borreliosis was diagnosed and a long-term amoxicillin treatment was recommended. One year after the initial presentation, the dog was asymptomatic according to the owner. A clinical examination performed 2 years …
The Prevalence Of Eimeria Species In Goats In Iğdır, Abdurrahman Gül
The Prevalence Of Eimeria Species In Goats In Iğdır, Abdurrahman Gül
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted to identify Eimeria species in goats in 5 districts of Iğdır province in Turkey. Faecal specimens (approximately 3-5 g) were obtained from the rectums of 212 goats. In the laboratory examination of faecal samples, 10 different Eimeria species were identified in 82.55% of the specimens: E. arloingi (47.43%), E. christenseni (45.14%), E. ninakohlyakimovae (36.00%), E. alijevi (26.85%), E. hirci (23.42%), E. caprina (18.28%), E. caprovina (16.57%), E. pallida (13.14%), E. jolchijevi (10.28%), and E. apsheronica (3.42%). E. caprina and E. caprovina are reported for the first time in the Iğdır province of Turkey.
Effect Of The Hatching Month As An Environmental Factor On The Hatching Features Of Bronze Turkeys, Mahi̇ye Özçeli̇k, Harun Ceri̇t, Fi̇kri̇ye Ekmen, İsmet Doğan
Effect Of The Hatching Month As An Environmental Factor On The Hatching Features Of Bronze Turkeys, Mahi̇ye Özçeli̇k, Harun Ceri̇t, Fi̇kri̇ye Ekmen, İsmet Doğan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of hatching month on the hatching features of Bronze turkeys, and to determine the suitable months for hatching. For this purpose, the hatching records of Bronze turkeys raised in the Bingöl Beekeeping and Turkey Production Station from 1998 to 2003 were used. Egg fertility and hatchability of both total eggs and of fertile eggs were investigated, and it was found that the effect of hatching month on all 3 variables was statistically significant. The results regarding all 3 variables were lower in June as compared to the other months investigated. …
Use Of Indirect Excretory/Secretory Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Es-Elisa) For The Diagnosis Of Natural Fasciola Hepatica Infection In Eosinophilic And Non-Eosinophilic Cattle From Eastern Turkey, Sami̇ Şi̇mşek, Ergün Köroğlu, Armağan Erdem Ütük, Kürşat Altay
Use Of Indirect Excretory/Secretory Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Es-Elisa) For The Diagnosis Of Natural Fasciola Hepatica Infection In Eosinophilic And Non-Eosinophilic Cattle From Eastern Turkey, Sami̇ Şi̇mşek, Ergün Köroğlu, Armağan Erdem Ütük, Kürşat Altay
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate fasciolosis in a group of eosinophilic and non-eosinophilic cattle in eastern Turkey. All the cattle were examined for antibodies against F. hepatica by modified indirect excretory/secretory enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ES-ELISA). Of the 1200 cattle tested, 164 (13.6%) were found to be eosinophilic by absolute eosinophil counts. Out of the 164 eosinophilic cattle, 121 (73.7%) were found to be positive for fasciolosis by indirect ES-ELISA, while the rate was only 35% among the non-eosinophilic group (P < 0.001). Our data indicate that parasitic infections should be considered an important cause of eosinophilia, particularly in fasciolosis, and the indirect ES-ELISA is useful as a screening test to examine anti-F. hepatica antibodies for the diagnosis of fasciolosis in cattle.
Seroprevalence Of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis In Kuşadası, Turkey, Seray Özensoy Töz, Hati̇ce Ertabaklar, Yusuf Özbel, İ. Cüneyt Balcioğlu, Nevzat Yildizli, M. Zi̇ya Alkan
Seroprevalence Of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis In Kuşadası, Turkey, Seray Özensoy Töz, Hati̇ce Ertabaklar, Yusuf Özbel, İ. Cüneyt Balcioğlu, Nevzat Yildizli, M. Zi̇ya Alkan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Human and canine visceral leishmaniasis cases have been reported from Kuşadası, a town in western Turkey, since 1993. In order to better understand the epidemiology of canine visceral leishmaniasis (CanVL) in the region, we aimed: (i) to determine the prevalence of CanVL in Kuşadası using a randomly selected dog population and (ii) to measure the effect of case control on the prevalence of the disease. In this study, all 109 dogs kept at the dog shelter of Kuşadası Municipality (reflecting random selectivity) were screened serologically using IFAT and rK39 ELISA in 1999. Ten dogs (9.1%) were seropositive or borderline in …
Comparisons Of Clinical Findings And Serological Data In The Diagnosis Of Canine Leishmaniosis, Seray Özensoy Töz, Yusuf Özbel, Hati̇ce Ertabaklar, Nevzat Yildizli, Meti̇n Korkmaz, M. Zi̇ya Alkan
Comparisons Of Clinical Findings And Serological Data In The Diagnosis Of Canine Leishmaniosis, Seray Özensoy Töz, Yusuf Özbel, Hati̇ce Ertabaklar, Nevzat Yildizli, Meti̇n Korkmaz, M. Zi̇ya Alkan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study aimed to evaluate clinical signs related with canine leishmaniosis (CanL) and to determine their relation with serological results in the differential diagnosis of this disease in dog populations. A total of 253 dogs from houses and a dog shelter in Kuşadası, an endemic region for leishmaniosis, were investigated for clinical signs related to CanL. Sera collected from the study group were examined by indirect fluorescence antibody (IFA), whole ELISA and rK39 ELISA tests for the serological diagnosis. Popliteal lymph node aspiration materials were examined for the parasitological diagnosis. Clinical signs were separated into two groups as cutaneous and …
Effects Of Deboning Methods On Chemical Composition And Some Properties Of Beef And Turkey Meat, Meltem Serdaroğlu, Gülen Turp Yildiz, Neri̇man Bağdatlioğlu
Effects Of Deboning Methods On Chemical Composition And Some Properties Of Beef And Turkey Meat, Meltem Serdaroğlu, Gülen Turp Yildiz, Neri̇man Bağdatlioğlu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objective of this research was to compare some chemical and physical characteristics of mechanically deboned and hand deboned turkey meat and beef. Samples were analyzed for proximate composition, cholesterol, TBA, calcium and iron contents, hunter colour parameters and fatty acid composition. Deboning method affected chemical composition of beef and turkey meat. Mechanical deboning resulted higher cholesterol values and calcium and iron content. In hand deboned turkey meat the most abundant fatty acids were C16:0, C18:1 and C18:2. Mechanical deboning process was increased the percent of C18:1, C18:2 and C18:3 in turkey meat. C16:0, C18:0 and C18:1 were the major …
Determination Of Entrance Seasons Of Elvers (Anguilla Anguilla L.,1766) In Gözlen Creek And Assessment Of Different Catching Methods, Fahretti̇n Küçük, Erkan Gümüş, İskender Gülle
Determination Of Entrance Seasons Of Elvers (Anguilla Anguilla L.,1766) In Gözlen Creek And Assessment Of Different Catching Methods, Fahretti̇n Küçük, Erkan Gümüş, İskender Gülle
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out in Gözlen Creek, located on the Fethiye-Muğla boundary Turkey, between March to July, 1998, and January to July, 1999. Elvers were collected using trap-nets, drift nets, hand scoop nets and electrofishing equipment. Examination indicated that the highest yield was obtained using hand scoop nets (P < 0.05) and electrofishing equipment. Elvers entered Gözlen Creek between February and July. A total of 214 specimens entering the creek were examined and 3 different groups were established according to their morphological characteristics: average weight (W) group I; 0.166 ± 0.007 g, group II; 0.392 ± 0.02 g, group III; 0.800 ± 0.06 g and average total length (L) group I; 56.16 ± 0.06 mm; group II; 64.39 ± 0.11 mm and group III; 82.02 ± 0.18 mm. The length-weight relation of elvers was calculated using regression analysis and was determined as follows: group I; W = 0.0020*L^{2.5327}, group II; W = 0.0015*L^{2.9516}, and group III; W = 0.0023*L^{2.7090}. The condition factor (C) was determined as 0.209 ± 0.009 for group I; 0.154 ± 0.004 for group II and 0.251 ± 0.009 for group III.