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Investigations On Some Microbiological And Chemical Features Of "Kurut", Bahri̇ Patir, Gülsüm Ateş Jan 2002

Investigations On Some Microbiological And Chemical Features Of "Kurut", Bahri̇ Patir, Gülsüm Ateş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The microbiological and chemical qualities of kurut, which is made from dried yoghurt with solar heat in some rural regions of Anatolia, were studied. For this aim 25 kurut samples from the Elazığ area were investigated. Colony forming units of mesophile aerobes, coliform, Staphylococcus-Micrococcus, Lactobacillus-Leuconostoc-Pediococcus, Lactococcus, yeast and mould on average were 3.40x104/g, 2.79 x 102/g, 2.40 x 103/g, 2.23 x 104/g, 1.13 x 104/g and 1.12 x 104/g respectively. Twelve percent of samples contained Escherichia coli 1, and 16% had Staphylococcus aureus microorganisms. The pH, acidity (as lactic acid), moisture, fat, fat content of dried matter, salinity, salt content …


Efficacy Of Doramectin Against Gastrointestinal Nematodes And Lungworms In Naturally Infected Pregnant Sheep, Yunus Gicik, Mükremi̇n Özkan Arslan, Bariş Sari, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur Jan 2002

Efficacy Of Doramectin Against Gastrointestinal Nematodes And Lungworms In Naturally Infected Pregnant Sheep, Yunus Gicik, Mükremi̇n Özkan Arslan, Bariş Sari, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, forty 2-2.5 months pregnant sheep naturally infected with gastrointestinal nematodes and lungworms were used. These sheep were divided into two equal groups according to the epgs per gram (EPG) present in the faeces and were kept indoors. In order to determine the genus and species and the rates of gastrointestinal nematodes, faecal cultures were prepared. To determine the species and the rates of lungworms, the Baerman-Wetzel method was used for larvae count and differentiation. Haemonchus sp., Ostertagia sp., Trichostrongylus sp., Bunostomum sp., Cooperia oncophora, Cooperia sp., and Nematodirus spathiger from Trichostrongyloidea and Dictyocaulus filaria, Muellerius capillaris, Cystocaulus …


The Effects Of Tannic Acid And Lignosulfonate Treatments Of Sunflower Seed Meal On The Digestibility And Rumen Degradability Characteristics Of Some Nutrients In Rams, Saki̇ne Yalçin, Adnan Şehu, Berri̇n Güçlü, İlyas Onbaşilar, Kemal Sari̇faki̇oğullari Jan 2002

The Effects Of Tannic Acid And Lignosulfonate Treatments Of Sunflower Seed Meal On The Digestibility And Rumen Degradability Characteristics Of Some Nutrients In Rams, Saki̇ne Yalçin, Adnan Şehu, Berri̇n Güçlü, İlyas Onbaşilar, Kemal Sari̇faki̇oğullari

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study involved two separate experiments to determine the effects of tannic acid and lignosulfonate treatments of sunflower seed meal on the digestibility and rumen degradability characteristics of some nutrients in rams. Sunflower seed meal was treated with 3, 6 and 9% tannic acid, 5 and 10% lignosulfonate. In the first experiment, the digestibility coefficients of dry matter, organic matter and crude protein of sunflower seed meal samples were determined by a faeces collection method using 5 merino rams aged 1.5 years and weighing 66.5 kg. Tannic acid treatments of sunflower seed meal at the level of 3, 6 and …


Long-Term Administration Of Alcohol In Rats: Effects On Glucagon And Insulin Levels In Sera During Pre-Pregnancy, Pregnancy And Lactation Periods, Bi̇rsen Zeybek, Gülhan Türkmen Jan 2002

Long-Term Administration Of Alcohol In Rats: Effects On Glucagon And Insulin Levels In Sera During Pre-Pregnancy, Pregnancy And Lactation Periods, Bi̇rsen Zeybek, Gülhan Türkmen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of long-term administration of ethyl alcohol on insulin and glucagon hormone levels during pregnancy and lactation periods of rats were investigated. Female wistar albinos, 200±20 g, were used in this study. The control group consisted of 15 rats, and the experimental group consist of 25 ethyl-alcohol-addicted rats. While 0.9% saline (with sucrose) was to the control group, a 5 g kg perday dose of 20% ethyl alcohol was given to the experimental group. Blood samples were taken five times, during the pre-pregnancy (1), pregnancy (3), lactation (1) periods. Insulin and glucagon levels of sera were measured by RIA …


The \Alpha-Amylase Activity In Plasma, Crop And Pancreas Of Hens, Erdal Matur, Ülker Çöteli̇oğlu Jan 2002

The \Alpha-Amylase Activity In Plasma, Crop And Pancreas Of Hens, Erdal Matur, Ülker Çöteli̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Changes in \alpha-amylase activity of the pancreas, plasma, crop tissue and crop content related to age and sex were determined in chicks and the correlation among the pancreas, plasma, crop tissue and crop content were investigated. A total of 336 ISA- 5 broiler hybrid chicks were used as material. The chicks were separated into two groups: 224 males and 112 females. Pancreas, crop content, crop tissue and blood samples were taken from male chicks every 3 days. The same samples were taken from females every 3 days until the 12^{th} day, and from the 12^{th} day to the 42^{nd} day …


The Prevalance And Distribution Of Eimeria Species Found In Sheep In Van, Abdurrahman Gül, Serdar Değer Jan 2002

The Prevalance And Distribution Of Eimeria Species Found In Sheep In Van, Abdurrahman Gül, Serdar Değer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to investigate the presence of Eimeria species in the sheep population of Van. Stool samples were collected from 350 sheep in 10 geographically distinct locations (Van-centre, Saray, Çaldıran, Erçek, Edremit, Gürpınar and Güveçli, Bardakçı, Alaköy, Kavuncu villages) in Van province. Nine different Eimeria species were found in the examination of the stool samples. These species were E. parva (46.57%), E. ovinoidalis (43.14%), E. ahsata (39.42%), E. ovina (39.14%), E. crandallis (38.85%), E. pallida (33.14%), E. granulosa (16.57%) E. faurei (15.42%) and E. intricata (11.42%).


Changes In Quality Of Pickled Pike-Perch (Sander Lucioperca Bogustkaya & Naseka, 1996) In Fridge Conditions, Mehmet Çeli̇k, Ahmet Gerek Jan 2002

Changes In Quality Of Pickled Pike-Perch (Sander Lucioperca Bogustkaya & Naseka, 1996) In Fridge Conditions, Mehmet Çeli̇k, Ahmet Gerek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Chemical, physical and sensory changes in the fridge condition of Pike-Perch, pickled in various salt concentrations (15%, 20% and 25%), were investigated in this study. During the storage period, a significant decrease in the amount of crude protein and lipid as well as an increase in dry matter and crude ash values were observed in all groups. However, a decrease in protein and lipid levels occurred depending on salt concentrations (p


Chemical And Sensory Changes Of Pike-Perch (Sander Lucioperca Bogustkaya & Naseka, 1996) Fillets During Frozen Storage (-18ºc), İlkan Ali̇ Olgunoğlu, Abdurrahman Polat, Işil Var Jan 2002

Chemical And Sensory Changes Of Pike-Perch (Sander Lucioperca Bogustkaya & Naseka, 1996) Fillets During Frozen Storage (-18ºc), İlkan Ali̇ Olgunoğlu, Abdurrahman Polat, Işil Var

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, chemical and sensory changes were investigated in pike-perch (Sander lucioperca Bogustkaya & Naseka,1996) fillets during frozen storage (-18 ºC) of 7 months. Total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N, mg N/100 g), thiobarbituric acid (TBA, mg malonaldehyde/1000 g) and pH were considered as chemical quality criteria of fish flesh. TVB-N value was 4.19 mg N/100 g at the beginning, but increased to 14.90 mg N/100 g at the end of the research. TBA and pH values were changed as 0.0208-0.0533 mg malonaldeyde/1000 g and 6.80-7.02 respectively. At the end of the study, the chemical quality did not reach the …


Development Of In Vitro Derived Sheep Embryos To The Blastocyst Stage, Sema Bi̇rler, Serhat Pabuccuoğlu, Serhat Alkan, Özen Banu Özdaş, Hatem Atalla, İrfan Kamuran İleri̇ Jan 2002

Development Of In Vitro Derived Sheep Embryos To The Blastocyst Stage, Sema Bi̇rler, Serhat Pabuccuoğlu, Serhat Alkan, Özen Banu Özdaş, Hatem Atalla, İrfan Kamuran İleri̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of the present study was to mature and fertilize primary sheep oocytes in vitro and to develop them to the blastocyst stage. Ovaries from slaughtered Kıvırcık ewes were used. The ovaries were transported to the laboratory in a vacuum flask in which 30-35 °C PBS (phosphate buffered saline) was included. The cumulus-oocyte complexes were collected by rupturing and washing the follicle wall with oocyte washing medium. They were then selected under a stereo microscope and maturated for 23-24 hours in medium 199 supplemented with sodium pyruvate, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and 10% fetal calf serum …


Evaluation Of Echocardiographic Findings Via Doppler Technique In Rabbits, Melahat Toker, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l Jan 2002

Evaluation Of Echocardiographic Findings Via Doppler Technique In Rabbits, Melahat Toker, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, echocardiograpic examination was performed on 20 healthy New Zealand rabbits. All rabbits were examined by the color Doppler technique using a 5-7.5 Mhz transducer. Images were obtained from parasternal long axis, parasternal short axis, apical four-chamber and modified four-chamber sections. The anatomy and function of hearts were examined in each rabbit individually. The values obtained were not significantly different from those obtained in dogs and cats. In addition, the changes seen in the right ventricle parameters were consistent with the changes in the left ventricle parameters.


Effect Of Vitamin E Supplementation On The Level Of Milk And Plasma Vitamin E And Thiobarbituric Acid Levels Of Milk, Ö. Hakan Muğlali, Nurcan Çeti̇nkaya, Ayhan Güler, Uğur Gögüş, Serap Ulutürk Jan 2002

Effect Of Vitamin E Supplementation On The Level Of Milk And Plasma Vitamin E And Thiobarbituric Acid Levels Of Milk, Ö. Hakan Muğlali, Nurcan Çeti̇nkaya, Ayhan Güler, Uğur Gögüş, Serap Ulutürk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In the study, the effect of various amounts (200 and 400 mg/head) and administration routes (intra-muscular or per-os) of vitamin E on blood and milk vitamin E levels and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) levels of milk was determined. A total of 50 Akkaraman sheep with a control and four treatment groups each containing 10 animal were used in the study. Weekly intra-muscular (IM) injections were administered over two months. Blood samples were collected at 15 day intervals a month after the administration and blood and milk samples were collected weekly for two months after the end of the administrative period. In …


The Investigation Of The Anabolic Efficiancy And Effect On The Nonspecific Immune System Of Zeranol In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss, Walbaum), Oya Keleş, Akin Candan, Tülay Bakirel, Süheyla Karataş Düğenci̇ Jan 2002

The Investigation Of The Anabolic Efficiancy And Effect On The Nonspecific Immune System Of Zeranol In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss, Walbaum), Oya Keleş, Akin Candan, Tülay Bakirel, Süheyla Karataş Düğenci̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Considering the relation between the endocrine and immune systems, the effects of zeranol, a synthetic oestrogen compound, on the growth rate and nonspecific immune system in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss, Walbaum) were investigated. For this reason, fish were fed a diet containing 0, 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 ppm zeranol for 21 days. When the data was statistically analysed, the body length in the fish groups fed with 5, 10 and 20 ppm, and the body weight for those given 10 and 20 ppm zeranol, were found to be significantly higher than in the control group. The specific growth rate …


A Study On The Fattening Traits Of Sönmez Type Lambs, Mustafa Kaymakçi, Turgay Taşkin, Ercan Kizilay Jan 2002

A Study On The Fattening Traits Of Sönmez Type Lambs, Mustafa Kaymakçi, Turgay Taşkin, Ercan Kizilay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the fattening performance of Sönmez type lambs weaned on average at 60±5 days old. Sixty lambs were put into four different pens, as single males (15), single females (15), twin males (15) and twin females (15), and the fattening period was 56 days in length. The daily weight gains were 282.14 g, 242.49 g, 207.31 g and 179.99 g for single males, single females, twin males and twin females, respectively. The average daily weight gain in Sönmez type lambs was 227.98 g. Feed efficiency levels in Sönmez lambs were 3.98, 4.32, 4.49 and 4.63 …


The Use Of Intraarticular Hyaluronic Acid On The Treatment Of Experimental Osteoarthritis: A Radiological And Histopathological Study On A Rabbit Stifle Joint, Servet Tunay, Hasan Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Cemi̇l Yildiz, İbrahi̇m Yanmiş, Can Solakoğlu, Ethem Gür Jan 2002

The Use Of Intraarticular Hyaluronic Acid On The Treatment Of Experimental Osteoarthritis: A Radiological And Histopathological Study On A Rabbit Stifle Joint, Servet Tunay, Hasan Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Cemi̇l Yildiz, İbrahi̇m Yanmiş, Can Solakoğlu, Ethem Gür

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out an 21 male, 7-month-old, white New Zealand rabbits. The anterior cruciate ligaments in the stifle joints were excised in both knees under general anesthesia. At the end of the first month, 3 cases were sacrificed and were exposed to macroscopical, radiological and histopathological examinations to determine the occurrence of experimental osteoarthritis. In 18 cases, hyaluronic acid was injected into right stifle joints intraarticularly on the second and third months at a dose of 2mg/kg. Left stifle joints were considered to be control groups. At the end of the postoperative second month 9 cases and in …


Electrocardiographic-Vectorcardiographic Alterations And Laboratory Findings In Experimentally Myocardial Infarcted Dogs, Remzi̇ Gönül, Hüseyi̇n Tan Jan 2002

Electrocardiographic-Vectorcardiographic Alterations And Laboratory Findings In Experimentally Myocardial Infarcted Dogs, Remzi̇ Gönül, Hüseyi̇n Tan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, significant degrees of changes (p


The Use Of Autogenous Fascia Lata To Prevent Tendon Adhesions In Dogs, Fahretti̇n Alkan, Celal İzci̇, Mustafa Ortatatli, Cengi̇z Ceylan, Musa Karaman Jan 2002

The Use Of Autogenous Fascia Lata To Prevent Tendon Adhesions In Dogs, Fahretti̇n Alkan, Celal İzci̇, Mustafa Ortatatli, Cengi̇z Ceylan, Musa Karaman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of fascia lata autografts in the prevention of adhesion development during tendon rupture healing in dogs. A total of 12 dogs were divided equally into 4 groups. After performing experimental tenotomy and tenorraphy of the left achilles tendon, it was covered with an autogenic fascia lata graft in place of the tendon sheath. Only classical tenotomy and tenorraphy were performed on the right achilles tendon as a control. After the operation, the extremities were protected for 21 days by a PVC bandage. Each tendon was injected with 0.5 ml contrast …


Studies On The Age, Growth And Reproduction Characteristics Of The Chub, Leuciscus Cephalus Orientalis, (Nordmann, 1840) In Karasu River, Turkey, Orhan Erdoğan, Mustafa Türkmen, Ayhan Yildirim Jan 2002

Studies On The Age, Growth And Reproduction Characteristics Of The Chub, Leuciscus Cephalus Orientalis, (Nordmann, 1840) In Karasu River, Turkey, Orhan Erdoğan, Mustafa Türkmen, Ayhan Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study is based on the examination of 759 chubs from Karasu River (40° 45´ 33´´ E, 39° 56´ 16´´ N) between November 1995 and October 1997. This population comprised seven age groups of males and nine of females. The second age group was dominant in the population. Individuals were composed of 50.46% males and 49.54% females. The male and female ratio was 1:1.019 (M:F). The Von Bertalanffy growth parameters and length-weight relationships were; L_t = 35.8765 (1-e^{-0.1241(t+1.16660)}), W_t = 583.2981 (1-e^{-0.1241(t+1.16660)})^{2.952}, W = 0.0150 FL^{2.952} in males and L_t = 41.4154 (1-e^{-0.1160(t+1.3207)}), W_t = 936.3338 (1-e^{-0.1160(t+1.3207)})^{2.980}, W = 0.0142 …


Comparison Of In Vitro Dry Matter Degradation Of Four Maize Silages Using The Menke Gas Production Method, Adem Kamalak, Yavuz Gürbüz, Heather Finlayson Jan 2002

Comparison Of In Vitro Dry Matter Degradation Of Four Maize Silages Using The Menke Gas Production Method, Adem Kamalak, Yavuz Gürbüz, Heather Finlayson

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Four maize silages from the UK and France were evaluated using the gas production method to estimate the rate and extent of dry matter degradation in vitro. There were significant differences in gas production after 17 h incubation. The silages showed similar times to produce 50, 95 and 100% of total gas production, whereas the lag time for Ema was significantly (P < 0.001) lower than that for Volgate. The potential gas production value (a + b) for Nancis was significantly (P < 0.05) lower than that for Volgate. There was a significant correlation (r = 0.996, R^2 = 90.71, P < 0.001) between gas production and total VFA production. There were considerable differences in the fermentability of carbohydrates between different maize silages. Nancis and Ema had more readily fermentable carbohydrate, which yielded high propionate production and a shorter lag time. 6196 and Volgate had more slowly fermentable carbohydrate, which did become available to microorganisms but after a longer lag time.


Etomidate/Alfentanil Anaesthesia In Dogs And Its Effects On Pulse Oxymeter, Electrocardiography And Haematological Parameters, E. Cem Perk, Özlem Güzel, Erol Güçlü Gülanber Jan 2002

Etomidate/Alfentanil Anaesthesia In Dogs And Its Effects On Pulse Oxymeter, Electrocardiography And Haematological Parameters, E. Cem Perk, Özlem Güzel, Erol Güçlü Gülanber

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the anaesthetic effects and reliability of the combination of etomidate, which is a non-barbiturate injectable anaesthetic, and alfentanil, which is a strong narcotic analgesic, in anaesthesia induction in dogs were investigated. Twenty dogs were used in this study. Following intramuscular administration of atropine at a dose of 0.05 mg/kg, diazepam was given intravenously at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg. Following tranquillisation, etomidate at a dose of 2mg/kg and alfentanil at a dose of 0.02mg/kg were injected intravenously. With this anaesthetic protocol, anaesthesia lasting approximately 15 min was produced. When haematological parameters (haemogram and ALT, AST, BUN, TP, …


The Effect Of Concentrate Feeding Levels On The Postweanining Performance Of Holstein Friesian Calves, Mete Yanar, Olcay Güler, Bahri̇ Bayram Jan 2002

The Effect Of Concentrate Feeding Levels On The Postweanining Performance Of Holstein Friesian Calves, Mete Yanar, Olcay Güler, Bahri̇ Bayram

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The influences of different levels of concentrate on the growth characteristics of Holstein Friesian calves reared under an original calf-rearing program were investigated in this study. Forty-one new-born calves (20 male and 21 female) were allocated to the four concentrate groups: 2, 2.5, 3 kg/calf and ad libitum. The calves were weaned at 5 weeks of age, and the trial lasted for 6 months. The results with regard to weights at 6 months of age revealed that an increasing amount of concentrate supplementation resulted in a significantly (P < 0.01) higher live weight. Furthermore, daily weight gains between birth and 6 months of age was also significantly higher (P < 0.01) in the ad libitum group than in the 2, 2.5 and 3 kg/day groups. The highest overall gains in body measurements, for example body length and heart girth, were obtained from calves fed concentrate ad libitum. However, feed efficiency ratios were not significantly influenced by the various amounts of concentrate offered to calves. The overall results suggest that the appropriate level of concentrate for the new calf-rearing program should be ad libitum.


Natural Ovine Dermatophilosis: Clinical Aspects And Efficacy Of Penicillin/Streptomycin Treatment, Servet Seki̇n, Özgül Mukaddes Eli̇tok, Bülent Eli̇tok, Adnan Suay Jan 2002

Natural Ovine Dermatophilosis: Clinical Aspects And Efficacy Of Penicillin/Streptomycin Treatment, Servet Seki̇n, Özgül Mukaddes Eli̇tok, Bülent Eli̇tok, Adnan Suay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This is the first report about natural Dermatophilus congolensis infection in Turkey. Presumptive and confirmatory diagnoses were made based on clinical signs and the demonstration of the bacteria frorn scab material by direct microscopic examination and by culturing the organism on bacteriological media and identifying it by conventional methods such as biochemical reactions. The study was carried out using two groups of animals. Seventy sheep and 20 goats, 8-11 months old were included in group 1 and 155, 1-4 weeks old lambs in group 2. Ten sheep and five goats in the first group and 10 lambs in the second …


Comparison Of Four Diagnostic Techniques For Detecting Bovine Virus Diarrhoea Virus (Bvdv) In Buffy Coat Samples After Long-Term Storage, Aykut Özkul, Kadi̇r Yeşi̇lbağ, İbrahi̇m Burgu Jan 2002

Comparison Of Four Diagnostic Techniques For Detecting Bovine Virus Diarrhoea Virus (Bvdv) In Buffy Coat Samples After Long-Term Storage, Aykut Özkul, Kadi̇r Yeşi̇lbağ, İbrahi̇m Burgu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this paper, four diagnostic techniques were compared in terms of their ability to detect BVD virus in buffy coats frozen for more than one year. The samples were selected according to their initial test results. Forty-five BVDV positive and 15 BVDV negative buffy coats were used. The techniques used were the virus isolation-immunoperoxidase test (IPX), immunoperoxidase monolayer assay (IPMA), indirect immunoperoxidase monolayer assay (IIPMA) and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). All BVDV negative samples from previous studies were also negative on the tests used in this study. Out of 45 BVDV-positive samples, 42 (93.3%) were found to be positive …


The Need For Confirmation In Coliform And E. Coli Enumeration In Foods, İbrahi̇m Çakir, Hi̇lal B. Doğan, Ensar Başpinar, Fi̇kret Keven, A. Kadi̇r Halkman Jan 2002

The Need For Confirmation In Coliform And E. Coli Enumeration In Foods, İbrahi̇m Çakir, Hi̇lal B. Doğan, Ensar Başpinar, Fi̇kret Keven, A. Kadi̇r Halkman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

For food and environmental analysis, coliform bacteria and especially E. coli should be determined and enumerated rapidly, correctly and economically. Even if the results are obtained either by traditional or improved techniques, the results require confirmation, meaning that these techniques are not reliable. Confirmation tests need additional time and/or cost. In this study, 500 food samples of 10 various types were analyzed for their natural coliform contamination by the standard MPN method and E. coli by two MUG based MPN techniques. Enumeration results were statistically analyzed to determine whether confirmation tests for coliform and E. coli analysis are necessary or …


The Effect Of Long-Term Supplemental Dietary Cadmium On Lipid Peroxidation And The Antioxidant System In The Liver And Kidneys Of Rabbits, Ebru Beytut, Mesut Aksakal Jan 2002

The Effect Of Long-Term Supplemental Dietary Cadmium On Lipid Peroxidation And The Antioxidant System In The Liver And Kidneys Of Rabbits, Ebru Beytut, Mesut Aksakal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

We investigated the effects of chronic exposure to dietary cadmium (Cd) on the levels of lipid peroxidation (LPO) and reduced glutathione (GSH) associated with activities of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and the catalase (CAT) enzyme in the liver and kidneys of rabbits. Twenty 10-month-old clinically healthy New Zealand white rabbits (10/group) of 3545 ± 250 g average body weight were used. The control group was allowed to take food and tap water ad libitum, while the experimental group was given tap water containing 200 ppm CdCl_2/L for 28 weeks. Lipid peroxidation contents increased significantly in the liver (p < 0.001) and kidneys (p < 0.005) of Cd-treated rabbits. Glutathione levels decreased significantly in both the liver (p < 0.001) and the kidneys (p < 0.005) of the experimental group. Cadmium treatment caused a significant decrease in the activities of GSH-Px and CAT in the liver (p < 0.001, p < 0.01) and kidneys (p < 0.005, p < 0.1) of the rabbits. These results indicated that a Cd-induced increase in LPO was associated with reductions in GSH-Px and CAT enzyme activities, and in GSH levels in the liver and kidneys of rabbits.


Effect Of Sodium Chloride Supplementation Provided Through Drinking Water And/Or Feed On Performance Of Japanese Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica), Güray Erener, Nuh Ocak, Asli Özdaş Jan 2002

Effect Of Sodium Chloride Supplementation Provided Through Drinking Water And/Or Feed On Performance Of Japanese Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica), Güray Erener, Nuh Ocak, Asli Özdaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The experiment reported herein aimed to investigate whether sodium chloride (NaCl) provided through feed and/or drinking water, compared to NaCl provided in feed, affected the live weight (LW), live weight gain (LWG), feed (FI) and water intake (WI), feed conversion ratio (FCR), carcass weight (CW) and dressing percentage (DP) of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix Japonica). In a randomised block experimental design, a total of 252 one-week-old Japanese quails were allocated randomly into 4 treatment groups. Each treatment group consisted of three replicates and 21 quails within each replication. The quail chickens were reared in ground cages (75 cm by 75 …


Annual Cycle Of Serum Gonadal Steroids And Serum Lipids In Capoeta Capoeta Umbla, Güldenstaedt, 1772 (Pisces: Cyprinidae), Orhan Erdoğan, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Hali̇loğlu, Abdulkadi̇r Çi̇ltaş Jan 2002

Annual Cycle Of Serum Gonadal Steroids And Serum Lipids In Capoeta Capoeta Umbla, Güldenstaedt, 1772 (Pisces: Cyprinidae), Orhan Erdoğan, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Hali̇loğlu, Abdulkadi̇r Çi̇ltaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Seasonal changes in serum concentrations of the testosterone in males, 17\beta-estradiol in females and triglyceride and cholesterol in both sexes of Capoeta capoeta umbla were determined. Peak concentrations of testosterone (2.828 ± 0.278 ng/mL) and 17\beta-estradiol (3.182 ± 0.116 ng/mL) occurred in May. The concentrations of testosterone and 17b-estradiol were significantly correlated with the gonadosomatic index in both sexes. After the spawning period, steroid hormone levels significantly diminished (P < 0.05). The triglyceride concentration was highest in April (607.611 ± 30.146 mg/dL). The serum cholesterol level showed a rising trend until April and reached peak values during this month (393.000 ± 8.991 mg/dL). In the spawning month (May), a significant decrease was observed in triglyceride and cholesterol concentrations (P < 0.05). These results suggest that seasonal changes in both serum lipids and steroid hormones were associated with reproductive activity in C. c. umbla.


Comparison Of Muscle Fatty Acids Of Three Trout Species (Salvelinus Alpinus, Salmo Trutta Fario, Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Raised Under The Same Conditions, H. İbrahi̇m Hali̇loğlu, N. Mevlüt Aras, Hasan Yeti̇m Jan 2002

Comparison Of Muscle Fatty Acids Of Three Trout Species (Salvelinus Alpinus, Salmo Trutta Fario, Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Raised Under The Same Conditions, H. İbrahi̇m Hali̇loğlu, N. Mevlüt Aras, Hasan Yeti̇m

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

During recent decades, the study of fatty acids (FAs) belonging to the n-3 family in seafood has intensified due to their beneficial effect on cardiovascular disease. This study was undertaken to determine the FA composition of muscle lipids of three different farm raised trouts (Salvelinus alpinus, Salmo trutta fario and Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed the same diet and raised under the same conditions. Palmitic acid (16:0) in total saturated fatty acid (SFA) and oleic acid (18:1 n-9) in monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) were the most abundant FAs and significant differences (P < 0.05) were observed between fish species. The differences in total SFA among the trouts were significant (P < 0.01), and O. mykiss had the highest (31.92%) SFA content while S. trutta fario showed the lowest in their edible muscle tissue. However, there was a significantly (P < 0.01) opposite observation for MUFA among the trouts, in which S. trutta fario had the highest content (41.90%) of MUFA in their muscle tissue while O. mykiss had the lowest (30.81%). The differences for the polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content among the species were not significant (P > 0.05). O. mykiss had the highest n-3 PUFA (22.41%) while …


Light And Electron Microscopic Examination Of The Single Kidney Of Unilateral Nephrectomized Rats During Pregnancy, H. Hamdi̇ Çeli̇k, Mustafa F. Sargon Jan 2002

Light And Electron Microscopic Examination Of The Single Kidney Of Unilateral Nephrectomized Rats During Pregnancy, H. Hamdi̇ Çeli̇k, Mustafa F. Sargon

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The light microscopic and ultrastructural changes observed in the single kidney of pregnant rats were detected during mid-term pregnancy and after parturition and the results were compared with those of the pure nephrectomized group. The experimental studies were performed on 24 female virgin rats and all of them were subjected to unilateral nephrectomy. No pathology was observed in the light microscopic examination of the kidneys of the groups. In the transmission electron microscopic examination, in the pure nephrectomized group, cell swellings were present in the endothelial cells of the interlobular arteries and arterioles. Additionally, a mild cell swelling was seen …


Estimation Of Genetic Distance In Meat And Layer Pure Lines Using Randomly Amplified Polymorphic Dna, Rahşan İvgi̇n, Güldehen Bi̇lgen Jan 2002

Estimation Of Genetic Distance In Meat And Layer Pure Lines Using Randomly Amplified Polymorphic Dna, Rahşan İvgi̇n, Güldehen Bi̇lgen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to evaluate genetic similarities and distances among pure lines of poultry using the RAPD technique. In this study four layer and three meat type pure lines were used. Venous blood samples from five males and five females of each line were collected from the venae cutenea ulnaris. The RAPD technique was used to generate a DNA fingerprint of lines. Initially, a total of 35 primers having arbitrary sequences were used for RAPD analysis. The amplicons were resolved on 1.5% agarose gel and stained with ethidium bromide. To evaluate the bands, polymorphic and monomorphic bands …


Lens Abnormalities In Slaughtered Holstein And Brown Swiss Beef Cattle In Konya, Zeki̇ Oğurtan, Cengi̇z Ceylan, İlhami̇ Çeli̇k, Emrah Sur Jan 2002

Lens Abnormalities In Slaughtered Holstein And Brown Swiss Beef Cattle In Konya, Zeki̇ Oğurtan, Cengi̇z Ceylan, İlhami̇ Çeli̇k, Emrah Sur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 1000 beef cattle were examined after being slaughtered, of which 373 were Holstein and 627 were Brown Swiss. The high incidence of lens abnormalities was observed to be as follows: coloboma (20.4%), microphakia (6%) and cataract (3.9%) in Holsteins for a total incidence rate of 30.3%, and coloboma (5.6%), microphakia (2.6%) and cataract (4.2%) in Brown Swiss for a total incidence rate of 12.4 %. Holsteins were more frequently affected than Brown Swiss with coloboma and microphakia, but not with unilateral cataract formation. These animals were generally fed different ratios of beet pulp, hay, molasses and barley …