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Serological Status Of Pcv2-Infected Swine Herds, Cherdpong Phupolphan Jan 2017

Serological Status Of Pcv2-Infected Swine Herds, Cherdpong Phupolphan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study aimed to determine the dynamics of serological and virological profiles against Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2) infection in Thai swine herds using the in-house indirect ELISA and real-time PCR techniques. A total of 10 swine herds in Thailand were divided into two groups according to their clinical history. Group A (n=5) had clinical signs of PCV2, and was routinely vaccinated by PCV2 vaccines with production loss more than 5%. Group B (n=5) had no clinical signs of PCV2 with production loss less than 5%. Group B consisted of two subgroups: PCV2-vaccinated herds (B-Vac, n=2) and non-vaccinated herds (B-non-Vac, …

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Development Of Dna Vaccine Against Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Gun Temeeyasen Jan 2017

Development Of Dna Vaccine Against Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Gun Temeeyasen

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) is a devastating enteric disease mainly affected to the sucking piglets which causing the severe economic losses in many countries worldwide including Thailand. To date, there have no satisfied commercial vaccine for PED. The clustering system based on the spike gene demonstrated 2 variant of PEDV, classical and pandemic variant, which the difference of these variants may be affected to the protective immunity between them. The objectives of this study were to investigate the genetic diversity of S gene of PEDV in Thailand and evaluate the efficacy of DNA vaccine which developed from Thai PEDV isolate. …

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Development Of Multiplex Rt-Pcr And Metagenomic Analyses Of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex Associated Viruses In Dogs, Chutchai Piewbang Jan 2017

Development Of Multiplex Rt-Pcr And Metagenomic Analyses Of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex Associated Viruses In Dogs, Chutchai Piewbang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) viruses have been detected in dogs with respiratory illness. The CIRDC is associated with multiple factors depending on host susceptibility, environment and pathogens. Canine influenza virus (CIV), canine parainfluenza virus (CPIV), canine distemper virus (CDV), canine respiratory coronavirus (CRCoV), canine adenovirus type 2 (CAdV-2) and canine herpesvirus 1 (CaHV-1), are all associated with the CIRDC. Environmental factors serve as the one key point for infection. The transmission route can be via community-acquired infection (CAI) or hospital-associated infection (HAI), but the variable factors within these two routes are not well described. Moreover, novel pathogens that …

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Detection And Distribution Of Enterotoxin And Adhesin Genes Of Staphylococcus Pseudintermedius Isolated From Dog, Human, And Environment, Nathita Phumthanakorn Jan 2017

Detection And Distribution Of Enterotoxin And Adhesin Genes Of Staphylococcus Pseudintermedius Isolated From Dog, Human, And Environment, Nathita Phumthanakorn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

To obtain the information of virulence factors associated with Staphylococcus pseudintermedius pathogenicity, host survival and adaptation, the study of staphylococcal enterotoxin (SE) genes and cell wall-associated (CWA) protein genes in S. pseudintermedius isolates from dogs, humans, and environment were performed. Human methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) harbored the hightes number of SE genes at 12 out of 17 genes compared to those from dogs at 5 and environmental isolates at 3 gene types. For CWA protein genes or S. pseudintermedius surface proteins (sps), there was no an easy and fast method to detect them. Therefore, this study develop the multiplex PCR …

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Dual Infection Between A Thai Isolate Highly Pathogenic Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus And Pandemic H1n1swine Influenza Virus In Weanling Pigs, Nattaphong Sangpratum Jan 2017

Dual Infection Between A Thai Isolate Highly Pathogenic Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus And Pandemic H1n1swine Influenza Virus In Weanling Pigs, Nattaphong Sangpratum

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

After an introduction of pandemic H1N1 swine influenza virus (pdmH1N1 SIV) in the Thai swine farms, mild clinical outcome is observed and its role in porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) is questionable. A highly pathogenic porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (HP-PRRSV) has become endemic in the Thai swine farms. This study was conducted to determine the pathogenicity of the pdmH1N1 SIV when co-infected with a HP-PRRSV. Thirty-two weanling pigs from a free PRRSV, SIV, porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV-2) and Mycoplasma spp. commercial farm were randomly divided into 4 groups: Negative, PRRSV, SIV and Co-infection groups. Pigs in PRRSV …

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Monitoring Of Antibiogram And Resistance Gene Profiles Among Escherichia Coli In Pig Production System, Kittitat Lugsomya Jan 2017

Monitoring Of Antibiogram And Resistance Gene Profiles Among Escherichia Coli In Pig Production System, Kittitat Lugsomya

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria in pig farms have been believed as an important source in food chain with public health concern. While some studies suggested transmission of AMR from pigs to humans may occur, but there was still needing to combine high resolution genomic data analysis with systematically collected epidemiological evidence to reconstruct patterns of AMR transmission between pigs and humans. The objectives of this study were to determine the occurrence and characterization the AMR phenotypes against 18 antimicrobials in pig producing system in both cross-sectional from fattening and longitudinal studies from newborn to slaughtering pigs and to evaluate …

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Identification Of Porcine Circovirus Type 3 (Pcv3) In Thailand And Its Associated Syndrome, Roongtham Kedkovid Jan 2017

Identification Of Porcine Circovirus Type 3 (Pcv3) In Thailand And Its Associated Syndrome, Roongtham Kedkovid

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) is a recently identified swine virus with currently unknown pathogenesis. To date, PCV3 has been found in many countries, indicating the wide spread of the virus. Therefore, there is an urgent need to clarify the detrimental role of PCV3. To better understand how PCV3 might influence the pig industry, various perspectives in swine production cycle should be considered. In this study, firstly, PCV3 was identified for the first time in Thailand. The study also showed that PCV3 has existed in the Thai pig population as early as 2005, suggesting that the virus might have long …

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Immunophenotype, Molecular Diagnosis, Minimal Residual Disease, And Multidrug Resistance Protein Expression In Modified Cop, Modified Chop And Rescue Protocols Of Treated Canine Lymphomas, Sirintra Sirivisoot Jan 2017

Immunophenotype, Molecular Diagnosis, Minimal Residual Disease, And Multidrug Resistance Protein Expression In Modified Cop, Modified Chop And Rescue Protocols Of Treated Canine Lymphomas, Sirintra Sirivisoot

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Multicentric lymphoma is the most common hematopoietic tumors in dogs. Both B- or T-lymphocyte clones can originate to lymphoma. A gold standard method to differentiate each lymphocyte lineage is immunohistochemistry (IHC) by detecting specific proteins of B and T cell. A protein marker for T and B cells is CD3 and CD79a, respectively. However, another pan pre B-cell marker is Pax5 or B-cell specific activator protein. It is more specific and sensitive than CD79a because it expresses only in B-cell lymphoma cases. The first purpose of this research was to 1) determine Pax5 expression in canine lymphomas by IHC and …

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Oral Fluid Samples Used For Prrs Diagnosis And Management, Yonlayong Woonwong Jan 2017

Oral Fluid Samples Used For Prrs Diagnosis And Management, Yonlayong Woonwong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is an economically significant swine disease having a negative impact to the swine industry worldwide. Appropriate management strategies and diagnostic tests are crucial to successfully control PRRS virus (PRRSV). However, the application for oral fluid-based diagnosis has not been evaluated in the Thai farms previously. In this study, pre-extraction methods of oral fluids were evaluated to improve the PCR product yielded. Moreover, the oral fluids utilization for PRRSV monitoring during the gilt acclimatization and farrowing to nursery period was investigated. The results demonstrated that increasing sample volume might be a suitable simple method for …

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Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Of Streptococcus Suis Serotype 2 From Pork Consumption, Phrutsamon Wongnak Jan 2017

Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Of Streptococcus Suis Serotype 2 From Pork Consumption, Phrutsamon Wongnak

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study aimed at determine prevalence and concentration of Streptococcus suis contamination in pork production chains as well as evaluate the health risk attributable to S. suis serotype 2 from pork consumption in Thailand. In total, 492 pig-to-pork and 480 environmental samples were collected from 4 pork production chains in Bangkok. Besides, total 1,036 pork samples were also collected from traditional and modern trades in Chiangmai, Phayao, Nan, Khonkaen, Mukdahan, Saraburi, Nakhonpathom, and Phang-nga provinces. All samples were enumerated using plate count method. S. suis isolates were confirmed by detecting cps2-j gene, followed by Quellung reaction. A stochastic risk assessment …

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Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Of Klebsiella Pneumoniae To Ciprofloxacin From Pork In Bangkok, Rodjana Namkratok Jan 2017

Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Of Klebsiella Pneumoniae To Ciprofloxacin From Pork In Bangkok, Rodjana Namkratok

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Risk estimates are evaluated by using quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) which is a scientific tool. The methodology can be applied to model of human adverse health effect associated with K. pneumoniae and ciprofloxacin-resistant K. pneumoniae (CRKP) from pork consumption in Bangkok. This study had four phases which were 1) sample collection, 2) bacterial isolation and enumeration, 3) antimicrobial susceptibility test and 4) risk assessment. A total of 378 pork samples from fresh markets were collected from six Bangkok areas which contained Central Bangkok, Eastern Bangkok, Northern Bangkok, Southern Bangkok, Upper Thonburi and Lower Thonburi. The mean prevalence of K. …

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Application Of Autologous Blood-Derived Platelet-Rich Fibrin For Periodontitis Treatment In Dogs, Chatvadee Kornsuthisopon Jan 2017

Application Of Autologous Blood-Derived Platelet-Rich Fibrin For Periodontitis Treatment In Dogs, Chatvadee Kornsuthisopon

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Periodontitis is one of the most prevalent inflammatory oral diseases in dog. Non-surgical managements are conventionally performed to obtain healthy oral status. With progressive periodontitis, advanced periodontal surgery and also dental extraction become warranted with major disadvantages of trauma, bleeding, prolonged anesthetic time and hospitalization, and wound healing impairment. Hence, use of platelet-rich fibrin has been studied and considered one of the novel approaches to augment in periodontitis management. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of autologous blood-derived platelet-rich fibrin in an aspect of periodontitis treatment in a canine models. In this study, the experiment was done at maxillary …

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The Effect Of Dexmedetomidine In Combination With Pethidine On Isoflurane Minimum Alveolar Concentration For Canine Antinociception, Kanjana Vinyunantakul Jan 2017

The Effect Of Dexmedetomidine In Combination With Pethidine On Isoflurane Minimum Alveolar Concentration For Canine Antinociception, Kanjana Vinyunantakul

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The effects of dexmedetomidine combined with pethidine on the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of isoflurane and cardiorespiratory variables in dogs were evaluated in thirty client-owned, healthy adult male dogs scheduled for castration at the Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University. The dogs were allocated into Group 1 (n=6) receiving sterilized water for injections (placebo) as a negative control group, Group 2 (n=12) receiving 5 µg kg-1 of dexmedetomidine IM as a positive control group, and, Group 3 (n=12) receiving 5 µg kg-1 of dexmedetomidine and 5 mg kg-1 of pethidine IM. At 15 minutes after injection …

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Computed Tomography Appearance Of Intra-Thoracic Lymph Nodes In Normal Cats, Ninlawan Thammasiri Jan 2017

Computed Tomography Appearance Of Intra-Thoracic Lymph Nodes In Normal Cats, Ninlawan Thammasiri

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The study of the appearance of intra-thoracic lymph nodes in the cat observed on the computed tomography which divided into 3 parts as following; the feline soft cadaver, clinically normal cats and the retrospective study of the feline patients. The result showed that the computed tomographic images of feline soft tissue cadavers could not detected any intra-thoracic lymph nodes. However, based on the study on 30 clinically normal cats which were mixed breed, age ranging from 4 months to 11 years old, body weight between 1.5 to 5.7 kilogram, 12 male cats (6 castrated) and 18 female cats (10 spayed) …

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Intra-Articular Characteristics Of Dogs With Medial Patellar Luxation, Sethapong Jahrupatrakorn Jan 2017

Intra-Articular Characteristics Of Dogs With Medial Patellar Luxation, Sethapong Jahrupatrakorn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The study investigated the relationship of degree of patellar luxation of dogs with joint radiography, intra-articular degenerative change of the stifle with medial patellar luxation (MPL), histopathologic change, and biomarker index. Thirty-eight stifles were divided into four groups: normal stifle joints (4), grades 2 (13), 3 (12), and 4 (9) MPL. Demographic data, lameness score, and degree of patellar luxation of all dogs were assessed and recorded. Radiographs were taken to assess osteophyte formation. Synovial tissue was collected for microscopic evaluation differential cell counts, and cytokines measurement. Stifle joints with MPL were scored during surgical correction. All observed data were …

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Comparative Surgical Treatment Of Elongated Soft Palate In Brachycephalic Dogs Using The Ultrasonic Scalpel And The Conventional Incisional Techniques, Sunisa Thunyodom Jan 2017

Comparative Surgical Treatment Of Elongated Soft Palate In Brachycephalic Dogs Using The Ultrasonic Scalpel And The Conventional Incisional Techniques, Sunisa Thunyodom

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome (BAOS) is life threatening condition in brachycephalic dogs. Surgical correction of primary disorders including elongated soft palate and stenotic nares is indicated in all cases. Aim of this study was to compare the use of the ultrasonic scalpel with the conventional incision technique for staphylectomy. Twenty dogs with BAOS enrolled in this study were randomly assigned into conventional (N=10) or ultrasonic group (N=10). Respiratory score was evaluated and recorded prior to surgery. Staphylectomy time and bleeding were recorded. Respiratory, postoperative complication and pain scores were evaluated and recorded at days 1, 3, 7, 14 and 28 …

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การประเมินทางพันธุกรรมของลักษณะการอยู่รอดของลูกสุกรที่สัมพันธ์กับขนาดครอกและน้ำหนักแรกเกิดรายตัว, ทิตยา วรวัฒนธรรม Jan 2017

การประเมินทางพันธุกรรมของลักษณะการอยู่รอดของลูกสุกรที่สัมพันธ์กับขนาดครอกและน้ำหนักแรกเกิดรายตัว, ทิตยา วรวัฒนธรรม

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

ประเมินค่าพารามิเตอร์ทางพันธุกรรมของลักษณะการอยู่รอดของลูกสุกรแรกเกิด (PSB) และการอยู่รอดของลูกสุกรก่อนหย่านม (PSW) ร่วมกับลักษณะน้ำหนักแรกเกิดรายตัว (IBW) และลักษณะขนาดครอก (LS) จากข้อมูลการอยู่รอดของลูกสุกรจำนวน 14,389 บันทึก (1,413 ครอก) จากแม่สุกร 705 ตัว ข้อมูลการอยู่รอดของลูกสุกรพันธุ์แลนด์เรซ ยอร์กเชียร์ และดูร็อก บันทึกในฟาร์มที่เลี้ยงสุกรในโรงเรือนเปิดที่ไม่มีระบบระบายความร้อน เป็นข้อมูลของลูกสุกรที่เกิดระหว่างปี พ.ศ. 2549 ถึง 2560 ประมาณค่าองค์ประกอบความแปรปรวนด้วยวิธี Gibbs sampling สำหรับลักษณะแบบไบนารี่และวิธี Average Information Restricted Maximum Likelihood (AIREML) สำหรับลักษณะแบบต่อเนื่อง ผลการศึกษาพบว่า ลำดับท้อง ระยะเวลาการอุ้มท้องของแม่สุกร และกลุ่มของโรงเรือน-ปี-เดือนที่ลูกสุกรเกิด มีอิทธิพลต่อ PSB, PSW และ IBW อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ (p<0.05) นอกจากนี้ PSW และ IBW ยังได้รับอิทธิพลจากพันธุ์ และเพศของสุกร (p<0.05) สำหรับ LS พบว่าขึ้นอยู่กับอิทธิพลของพันธุ์ของลูกสุกร และกลุ่มของโรงเรือน-ปี-เดือนที่ลูกสุกรเกิด (p<0.05) ค่าอัตราพันธุกรรมของ PSB, PSW, IBW และ LS มีค่าเท่ากับ 0.23 ± 0.02, 0.36 ± 0.03, 0.38 ± 0.03 และ 0.22 ± 0.01 ตามลำดับ ค่าสหสัมพันธ์ทางพันธุกรรมระหว่าง IBW กับ PSB และ PSW มีค่าสูงเท่ากับ 0.77 ± 0.05 และ 0.85 ± 0.05 ตามลำดับ ในขณะที่ค่าสหสัมพันธ์ทางพันธุกรรมระหว่าง PSB กับ PSW มีค่าปานกลางเท่ากับ 0.69 ± 0.14 สำหรับลักษณะรายครอกพบว่าค่าสหสัมพันธ์ทางพันธุกรรมระหว่าง LS กับลักษณะเปอร์เซ็นต์การอยู่รอดของลูกสุกรแรกเกิด (%PSB) เปอร์เซ็นต์การอยู่รอดของลูกสุกรก่อนหย่านม (%PSW) และน้ำหนักแรกเกิดเฉลี่ย (ABW) มีค่าเป็นลบเท่ากับ -0.16 ± 0.03 -0.64 ± 0.02 และ -0.99 ± 0.001 ตามลำดับ จากค่าสหสัมพันธ์ทางพันธุกรรมแสดงให้เห็นว่า การคัดเลือกเพื่อเพิ่มน้ำหนักแรกเกิดของลูกสุกรอาจมีผลทำให้ PSB และ PSW เพิ่มขึ้น แต่หากคัดเลือกเพื่อเพิ่ม LS จะมีผลทำให้ %PSB, %PSW และ ABW ลดลง

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Metabolic Indicators For Early Pregnancy In Zebu And Crossbreddairy Cows Reared In A Subtropical Climate, Muzamil Abdulah, Tushar Kumar Mohanty, Mukesh Bhakat, Arumugam Kumaresan, Tapas Kumar Patbandha, Ambadas Rakhamaji Madkar, Ashok Kumar Mohanty Jan 2017

Metabolic Indicators For Early Pregnancy In Zebu And Crossbreddairy Cows Reared In A Subtropical Climate, Muzamil Abdulah, Tushar Kumar Mohanty, Mukesh Bhakat, Arumugam Kumaresan, Tapas Kumar Patbandha, Ambadas Rakhamaji Madkar, Ashok Kumar Mohanty

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

To identify metabolic indicators in blood and urine for early pregnancy in dairy cows (32 crossbred and 12 purebred zebu cows), blood and urine samples were collected on days 0, 15, 20, 24, and 30 postbreeding. The plasma progesterone (P4) concentration was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in pregnant cows than in nonpregnant cows after day 15. The plasma blood urea nitrogen (BUN) concentration remained significantly (P < 0.05) higher in pregnant cows on day 15. The plasma concentrations of cholesterol, glucose, protein, and nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA) did not differ between pregnant and nonpregnant cows. The urine protein concentration was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in pregnant zebu cows compared to nonpregnant zebu cows. Plasma P4 was significantly (P < 0.001) and positively associated with urine glucose levels in nonpregnant crossbred cows. In nonpregnant zebu cows, the correlation between P4 was positive (P < 0.05) with plasma cholesterol, glucose, urine glucose, and protein. In pregnant zebu cows, P4 was negatively associated with plasma BUN and positively (P < 0.05) associated with both plasma and urine glucose levels. Thus, urinary proteins can be used as a noninvasive tool for early nonpregnancy confirmation in cows with very high accuracy at around 24 days after artificial insemination.

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Addition Of Molasses, Corn Steep Liquor, And Rice Polish As Economical Sources To Enhance The Fungal Biomass Production Of Wheat Straw By Arachniotus Sp., Faisal Shahzad, Muhammad Abdullah, Abdul Shakoor Chaudhry, Abu Saeed Hashmi, Jalees Ahmed Bhatti, Makhdum Abdul Jabbar, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Tauseef Rehman, Farah Ali, Mian Muhammad Khubaib Sattar, Fayyaz Ahmed, Irfan Irshad Jan 2017

Addition Of Molasses, Corn Steep Liquor, And Rice Polish As Economical Sources To Enhance The Fungal Biomass Production Of Wheat Straw By Arachniotus Sp., Faisal Shahzad, Muhammad Abdullah, Abdul Shakoor Chaudhry, Abu Saeed Hashmi, Jalees Ahmed Bhatti, Makhdum Abdul Jabbar, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Tauseef Rehman, Farah Ali, Mian Muhammad Khubaib Sattar, Fayyaz Ahmed, Irfan Irshad

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was planned to see the additive effects of various industrial residues including molasses, rice polish, and corn steep liquor for the bioprocessing of wheat straw (WS) through solid-state fermentation (SSF) using Arachniotus sp. as a fermenting agent. The performance of fungal-based WS (seed culture) was evaluated in terms of the favorable changes in crude protein (CP) contents. WS (5 g) was mixed with our selected carbon and nitrogen sources in a basal medium containing optimized salt concentrations to attain the desired level of water and nutrients. An increased (P < 0.0001) CP value was observed at a 25:1 C:N ratio and maximum fungal protein contents (13.40%) were found by mixing 0.4 mL of molasses, 0.8 g of rice polish, and 3.0 mL of corn steep liquor in treated WS at a setting time of 48 h in SSF. It was seen that the growth rate of Arachniotus sp. was greatly improved by the addition of our selected amounts of carbohydrate and nitrogen sources. Hence, our current results support the use of these economical byproducts for cheap biomass production.

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Meat Quality Traits Of Male Herik Lambs Raised Under An Intensive Fattening System, Mustafa Uğurlu, Bülent Eki̇z, Bülent Teke, Mustafa Salman, Fi̇li̇z Akdağ, İsmai̇l Kaya Jan 2017

Meat Quality Traits Of Male Herik Lambs Raised Under An Intensive Fattening System, Mustafa Uğurlu, Bülent Eki̇z, Bülent Teke, Mustafa Salman, Fi̇li̇z Akdağ, İsmai̇l Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the study was to determine certain meat quality traits of Herik lambs finished under the intensive husbandry conditions. Twenty single male lambs with an average final weight of 42 kg were used in the study. Concentrate feed and fresh water were given ad libitum, whereas 300 g of alfalfa per lamb per day was provided. At 24 h postmortem, the pH levels were 5.51, 5.63, and 5.24 for musculus longissimus dorsi, musculus semitendinosus, and musculus semimembranosus, respectively. The corresponding Warner-Bratzler shear force values (P < 0.001) of cooked meat were 3.359, 2.318, and 3.601 respectively. At 24 h postmortem, the L*(42.18) and a* (19.95) values of Herik lambs were near the acceptable values of L*(34-35) and a*(19.00). At 72 h postmortem, cooking loss and water holding capacity were 34.78% and 10.55%, respectively. Chemical composition traits, namely dry matter (26.35%), protein (22.21%), ether extraction (2.98%), and ash percentage (1.02%), were similar to those of other indigenous breeds. Consequently, these results indicated that the meat of Herik lambs may be suitable for sale after the lambs are raised under an intensive fattening system.

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Intestinal Barrier And Mucosal Immunity In Broilers, Thai Betong, And Native Thai Praduhangdum Chickens, Sirin Theerawatanasirikul, Nunyarat Koomkrong, Autchara Kayan, Chaiwat Boonkaewwan Jan 2017

Intestinal Barrier And Mucosal Immunity In Broilers, Thai Betong, And Native Thai Praduhangdum Chickens, Sirin Theerawatanasirikul, Nunyarat Koomkrong, Autchara Kayan, Chaiwat Boonkaewwan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The intestinal barrier includes physical and chemical components for preventing the invasion of pathogenic and toxic agents. The aim of this study was to investigate small intestinal morphology, antimicrobial peptides, and tight junction (TJ) distribution among broilers, Thai Betong chickens, and native Thai Praduhangdum chickens. Intestinal samples from 40 chickens of each breed were collected. The results of the histological and morphological examination revealed that the duodenum of all breeds had the maximum villus height compared to the other parts. The intestinal tract of both Betong and Praduhangdum chickens was low in the number of mucin and goblet cells. In …

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Aggressive Osteoblastoma Of The Cervical Vertebrae In A Turkish Angora Cat, Hyun Kim, Youngsu Lee, Kihoon Kim, Jiyong Kim, Saejong Yoo, A-Jin Lee, Hwi Yool Kim, Dai Jung Chung Jan 2017

Aggressive Osteoblastoma Of The Cervical Vertebrae In A Turkish Angora Cat, Hyun Kim, Youngsu Lee, Kihoon Kim, Jiyong Kim, Saejong Yoo, A-Jin Lee, Hwi Yool Kim, Dai Jung Chung

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Aggressive osteoblastoma is a type of bone tumor rarely reported in veterinary literature. Osteoblastoma may be misdiagnosed as an osteosarcoma, which is a well-understood malignant bone tumor. Owing to poor prognosis, animals diagnosed with osteosarcoma are not always treated. In the present case, we diagnosed the tumor as aggressive osteoblastoma on the basis of macroscopic, microscopic, radiographic, and immunohistologic findings. The patient was treated via resections of the osteoblastoma and lived without metastasis for 3 years. This is the first reported case of aggressive feline osteoblastoma of the cervical vertebrae and will be useful for diagnosing and managing aggressive osteoblastoma.

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Morphological And Histological Structure Of The Interdigital Gland In Awassi Sheep (Ovis Aries), Bestami̇ Yilmaz, Rahşan Yilmaz, İsmai̇l Demi̇rci̇oğlu, İlker Arican Jan 2017

Morphological And Histological Structure Of The Interdigital Gland In Awassi Sheep (Ovis Aries), Bestami̇ Yilmaz, Rahşan Yilmaz, İsmai̇l Demi̇rci̇oğlu, İlker Arican

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

We investigated the effects of sex and breeding season on the morphological and histological structures of the interdigital gland in Awassi sheep (Ovis aries). Forelimbs and hind limbs were collected from 10 males and 10 females in both the breeding (June-July) and nonbreeding (November-December) seasons. The interdigital glands were located between the first and second phalanxes and were present on all of the limbs. The mean weight of the gland was 1.03 ± 0.03 g. Mean body length, body thickness, duct length, duct diameter, and duct opening diameter were 17.42 ± 0.23 mm, 8.12 ± 0.08 mm, 26.81 ± 0.31 …

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One-Step Real-Time Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (Rt-Lamp): Evaluation And Its Application For The Detection Of Foot-And-Mouth-Disease Virus And Its Serotypes, Sidra Maryam, Tahir Rasheed, Asma Latif, Rabab Zahra, Aamer Bin Zahur, Aitezaz Ahsan, Muhammad Afzal, Umer Farooq Jan 2017

One-Step Real-Time Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (Rt-Lamp): Evaluation And Its Application For The Detection Of Foot-And-Mouth-Disease Virus And Its Serotypes, Sidra Maryam, Tahir Rasheed, Asma Latif, Rabab Zahra, Aamer Bin Zahur, Aitezaz Ahsan, Muhammad Afzal, Umer Farooq

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Availability of a rapid and sensitive diagnostic technique is key in successful prevention and control of infectious diseases like foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Existing conventional diagnostic tests for FMD are laborious and time-consuming with low sensitivity and specificity. Molecular-based techniques are costly and difficult, involving refined apparatus like a thermal cycler. In the present study, the technique of real-time loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) was standardized for diagnosing FMDV and its serotypes, evaluated using field samples, and compared with the existing real-time PCR in Pakistan. RT-LAMP amplified the target 3D gene using specific primers at 65 °C for 60 min and the …

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Infestations Of Flea Species On Small, Wild Mammals In The Provinces Of Aydın And Manisa In The Aegean Region, Turkey, Mustafa Açici, Sadik Demi̇rtaş, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur, Ali̇ Tümay Gürler, Cenk Soner Bölükbaş Jan 2017

Infestations Of Flea Species On Small, Wild Mammals In The Provinces Of Aydın And Manisa In The Aegean Region, Turkey, Mustafa Açici, Sadik Demi̇rtaş, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur, Ali̇ Tümay Gürler, Cenk Soner Bölükbaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine flea species infesting small, wild rodents and insectivorous wild mammals of the Aegean Region in Turkey. A total of 52 small, wild mammals, comprising one insectivorous and four rodent species, namely Crocidura suaveolens, Mus macedonicus, Apodemus flavicollis, Microtus levis, and Apodemus witherbyi, were captured. Fleas were collected, preserved in 70% alcohol, and labelled for identification in the field. In the laboratory, they were cleared in 10% KOH and mounted with Hoyer's medium. The fleas were identified as Stenoponia tripectinata (Tiraboschi, 1902) from Mus macedonicus (12.8%) and Nosopsyllus fasciatus (Bosc, 1800) from M. macedonicus …

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Factors That Affect Whether Arabian Horses Have Earnings During Their First Year Of Racing, Doğukan Özen, İsmayi̇l Safa Gürcan Jan 2017

Factors That Affect Whether Arabian Horses Have Earnings During Their First Year Of Racing, Doğukan Özen, İsmayi̇l Safa Gürcan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study of Arabian horses in Turkey evaluates factors that may affect the possibility of having earnings during the first year of horses? racing careers. A total of 2046 Arabian horses were included in the study population; 1020 Arabian horses (49.85%) did not earn any money during their first year of racing. To explore the shared characteristics of those that had earnings, a retrospective study was done with racing records of Arabian horses that were born between 2008 and 2011. The factors were ownership status, sex, age at first race, type of stud farm, and racing on one or both …

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Development And Evaluation Of Time-Temperature Integrator Formonitoring High Temperature Thawing Of Frozen Buffalo Meat, Vishnuraj Mangalathu Rajan, Kandeepan Gurunathan, Vivek Shukla Jan 2017

Development And Evaluation Of Time-Temperature Integrator Formonitoring High Temperature Thawing Of Frozen Buffalo Meat, Vishnuraj Mangalathu Rajan, Kandeepan Gurunathan, Vivek Shukla

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Research was undertaken to develop an enzyme-substrate-based time-temperature integrator (TTI) for monitoring higher temperature thawing of frozen buffalo meat. Alpha-amylase and iodine-starch complex were standardized for enzyme-substrate combinations and process optimization and packed in 2 × 2 cm LDPE bags. The meat samples were packed in polystyrene trays with cling film overwrap and frozen at -18 ± 1 °C. Each sample had a sticker-type TTI attached to the surface of the package. The frozen samples were subjected to temperature abuse at 25 ± 1 °C and 37 ± 1 °C, keeping a control at 4 ± 1 °C. On higher …

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Characteristics Of Pelt Follicles And Their Relationship With Pelt Quality In Fat-Tailed Gray Shirazy Sheep, Mazaher Safdarian, Majid Hashemi, Mohammad Reza Hashemi Jan 2017

Characteristics Of Pelt Follicles And Their Relationship With Pelt Quality In Fat-Tailed Gray Shirazy Sheep, Mazaher Safdarian, Majid Hashemi, Mohammad Reza Hashemi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of the present investigation was to measure pelt follicle characters after birth and to determine the relationship among pelt and follicle characters in fat-tailed Gray Shirazy sheep. Skin samples were taken from 150 lambs at 1 and at 120 days of age and from their parents (18 rams and 150 ewes) using a biopsy punch (8 mm in diameter) from the right mid-side of the body. Several sections of 8 µm were then prepared, mounted, and stained on glass slides to determine follicle characteristics. The least square means of primary (P) follicle density/mm2 in skin of 1- and …

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Prevalence And Molecular Characteristics Of Fowladenovirus Serotype 4 In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Maged Hemida, Mohamed Alhammadi Jan 2017

Prevalence And Molecular Characteristics Of Fowladenovirus Serotype 4 In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Maged Hemida, Mohamed Alhammadi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Fowl adenovirus serotype 4 (FAdV-4) is a new emerging viral disease of chickens worldwide. It causes inclusion body hepatitis and hepatitis-hydropericardium syndrome. Little is known about its prevalence in the Middle East. Here we report the prevalence of FAdV-4 in five chicken farms in eastern Saudi Arabia. High mortality rates were reported from birds from those five farms at 15 weeks of age. Gross examination revealed typical hydropericardium syndrome and accumulation of jelly-like materials in the pericardial cavities. We isolated FAdV-4 by using embryonated chicken egg inoculation. The inoculated embryos showed dwarfing, deformities, hemorrhage, and death after 3-5 days of …

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Water Ph Effects On Survival, Reproductive Performances, And Ultrastructure Of Gonads, Gills, And Skins Of The Javanese Medaka (Oryzias Javanicus), Ahmad Fadhil Mohd Salleh, Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai, Nurrul Shaqinah Nasruddin, Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli, Ferdaus Mohamat Yusuff, Wan Norhamidah Wan Ibrahim, Ahmad Ismail Jan 2017

Water Ph Effects On Survival, Reproductive Performances, And Ultrastructure Of Gonads, Gills, And Skins Of The Javanese Medaka (Oryzias Javanicus), Ahmad Fadhil Mohd Salleh, Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai, Nurrul Shaqinah Nasruddin, Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli, Ferdaus Mohamat Yusuff, Wan Norhamidah Wan Ibrahim, Ahmad Ismail

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The Javanese medaka (Oryzias javanicus) has the potential to be developed as a test organism. It also exhibited many characteristics that are similar to those of well-known laboratory fishes. This study determined the effects of water pH on the survival, reproductive performances, and ultrastructure of the gonads, gills, and skins of the Javanese medaka. This study confirmed that Javanese medakas treated with pH 6-7 displayed the lowest mortality, but increased in egg production and hatchability. This supposition is supported by strong evidence from the oocytes and testes stage analyses, including histological examinations. The ultrastructure of gills and skins of fish …

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