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Influence Of Feeding Frequency On Feed Intake, Growth Performance And Nutrient Utilization In European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax) Fed Pelleted Or Extruded Diets, Derya Güroy, Emrah Deveci̇ler, Betül Kut Güroy, Ahmet Adem Teki̇nay Jan 2006

Influence Of Feeding Frequency On Feed Intake, Growth Performance And Nutrient Utilization In European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax) Fed Pelleted Or Extruded Diets, Derya Güroy, Emrah Deveci̇ler, Betül Kut Güroy, Ahmet Adem Teki̇nay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In an 83-day-nutrition trial, effects of feed production technique and feeding frequency on feed intake, growth and nutrient utilization were determined in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Three thousand six hundred fish (170 ± 2.6 g) were randomly allocated to experimental sea cages (approx. 5800 l) according to a 2 x 2 experimental plan [2 processing techniques: steam pelleted diet (P) vs. extruded diet (E); 2 feeding frequencies: twice (2) vs. 3 times (3)]. The P3 group consumed significantly (P < 0.05) more feed than the fish fed extruded diets, irrespective of feeding frequency. Growth rates of all groups did not display any significant difference (P > 0.05) in terms of final weight (FW) or specific growth rate (SGR), although there was a decreasing trend in final …

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By-Catch In A 40 Mm Pe Demersal Trawl Codend, Yeli̇z Doğanyilmaz Özbi̇lgi̇n, Zafer Tosunoğlu, Hüseyi̇n Özbi̇lgi̇n Jan 2006

By-Catch In A 40 Mm Pe Demersal Trawl Codend, Yeli̇z Doğanyilmaz Özbi̇lgi̇n, Zafer Tosunoğlu, Hüseyi̇n Özbi̇lgi̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Demersal trawling in Turkish waters yields a considerable amount of by-catch and discard. Data presented in this study were collected during a demersal trawl codend selectivity trial carried out on board the RV Egesüf (27 m, 500 HP) between August 9 and September 4, 2002, in İzmir Bay. In total, 52 species of fish and invertebrate from 40 mm nominal mesh size commercially used PE codend and 24 mm cover were identified, separately weighed, and classified as commercial and non-commercial. In addition, for red mullet (Mullus barbatus), hake (Merluccius merluccius), common pandora (Pagellus erythrinus), axillary sea bream (Pagellus acarne), annular …

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The Effect Of Dietary Vitamin E On The Arginase Activity In The Females Of Freshwater Crayfish (Astacus Leptodactylus, Esch. 1823), Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Özden Barim, Mehtap Özçeli̇k, Muzaffer Mustafa Harlioğlu Jan 2006

The Effect Of Dietary Vitamin E On The Arginase Activity In The Females Of Freshwater Crayfish (Astacus Leptodactylus, Esch. 1823), Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Özden Barim, Mehtap Özçeli̇k, Muzaffer Mustafa Harlioğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of different levels of dietary vitamin E on the arginase activity of the hepatopancreas, gills and muscle of freshwater crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus) were investigated. The control diet contained approximately 37.41% crude protein on a dry-weight basis and 3.25 kcal g^{-1} gross energy. The diet ingredients contributed 65.83 mg kg^{-1} vitamin E to the control diet. Levels of 34.17 mg kg^{-1}, 84.17 mg kg^{-1} and 134.17 mg kg^{-1} vitamin E (DL-a-tocopherol acetate) were added to the control diet to supply 100 mg kg^{-1} in diet 1, 150 mg kg^{-1} in diet 2 and 200 mg kg^{-1} in diet 3, …

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Detection Of Slime Factor Production And Antibiotic Resistance In Staphylococcus Strains Isolated From Various Animal Clinical Samples, Süheyla Türkyilmaz, Seza Eski̇i̇zmi̇rli̇ler Jan 2006

Detection Of Slime Factor Production And Antibiotic Resistance In Staphylococcus Strains Isolated From Various Animal Clinical Samples, Süheyla Türkyilmaz, Seza Eski̇i̇zmi̇rli̇ler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the production of slime factor in 180 Staphylococcus spp. (90 coagulase-positive Staphylococcus (CoPS) and 90 coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (CoNS)) isolated from various animal clinical specimens was investigated with Congo Red Agar (CRA), Microplate (MP), and Standard Tube (ST) tests and the results were compared to each other. The rate of production of slime factor in all of the Staphylococcus spp. investigated with CRA, MP, and ST tests were 61.1%, 55.5%, and 50.5%, respectively. The existence of Staphylococcus spp. resistance against various antibiotics was also determined by the agar disk diffusion method. The percentage of resistance against penicillin, methicillin, …

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Effects Of Double Injections Of Pgf_{2}\Alpha At Different Intervals On Some Reproductive Traits In Tuj Ewes, Nalan Bayşu Sözbi̇li̇r, Şaban Maraşli, Yavuz Öztürkler, Ömer Uçar Jan 2006

Effects Of Double Injections Of Pgf_{2}\Alpha At Different Intervals On Some Reproductive Traits In Tuj Ewes, Nalan Bayşu Sözbi̇li̇r, Şaban Maraşli, Yavuz Öztürkler, Ömer Uçar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study investigated the effects of double injections of PGF_{2}\alpha at different intervals (10 vs. 14 days) on plasma progesterone levels, oestrus and lambing rates in Tuj ewes during the breeding season. Thirty clinically healthy mature ewes were assigned randomly into 2 experimental groups: 2 injections of 125 µg of Cloprostenol (a PGF_{2}\alpha analogue) at either 10 (Group I, n = 15) or 14 day (Group II, n = 15) intervals. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein on the day of the second injection of PGF_{2}\alpha, 4 days post-injection and 16 days after insemination to determine plasma …

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The Effectiveness Of Cosynch Protocol In Dairy Heifers And Multiparous Cows, Orkun Demi̇ral, Mustafa Ün, Murat Abay, Tayfur Bekyürek, Ahmet Öztürk Jan 2006

The Effectiveness Of Cosynch Protocol In Dairy Heifers And Multiparous Cows, Orkun Demi̇ral, Mustafa Ün, Murat Abay, Tayfur Bekyürek, Ahmet Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of Cosynch protocol on some reproductive parameters in Holstein multiparous cows (MC) (n = 54) and heifers (n = 53). Follicular development, presence of corpus luteum (CL) at different stages of Cosynch protocol, ovulation time and pregnancy rates were evaluated by ultrasonography in MCs and heifers. Pregnancy rates (PR) in MCs and heifers were found as 41% and 51% (P: 0.29, Z: -1.06). At the time of first Gonadotropinreleasing hormone (GnRH) (GnRH1), Prostaglandin F_{2a} (PGF_{2a}) and final GnRH (GnRH2) injections, PRs in heifers and MCs which had CL on …

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Investigation Of The Coagulation Profile In Calves With Neonatal Diarrhoea, Gürbüz Gökçe, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce, Hi̇dayet Meti̇n Erdoğan, Vehbi̇ Güneş, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l Jan 2006

Investigation Of The Coagulation Profile In Calves With Neonatal Diarrhoea, Gürbüz Gökçe, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce, Hi̇dayet Meti̇n Erdoğan, Vehbi̇ Güneş, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, 20 neonatal diarrhoeic and 10 clinically healthy neonatal calves were used. Venous blood samples were collected from each animal to determine platelet numbers, pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO_{2}), partial pressure of oxygen (pO_{2}), saturated oxygen (O_{2}SAT), content of carbon dioxide (ctCO_{2}), actual bicarbonate (HCO_{3}act), standard bicarbonate (HCO_{3}std), and actual base excess (actBE) of plasma. Plasma samples were collected from each animal for the measurement of prothrombin time (PT), thromboplastin time (aPTT), thrombin time (TT), and the concentrations of fibrinogen and cross-linked fibrinogen degradation products (D-dimer). Blood pH, HCO_{3}act, HCO_{3}std, actBE, ctCO_{2}, and O_{2}SAT values were …

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Comparison Of Polymerase Chain Reaction And Conventional Methods For The Diagnosis Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Stuffed Mussels, Ergün Ö. Göksoy, Şükrü Kirkan, Osman Kaya Jan 2006

Comparison Of Polymerase Chain Reaction And Conventional Methods For The Diagnosis Of Listeria Monocytogenes In Stuffed Mussels, Ergün Ö. Göksoy, Şükrü Kirkan, Osman Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of stuffed mussel as a source of Listeria monocytogenes. Polymerase chain reaction is a rapid procedure with both sensitivity and specificity for quick detection and identification of L. monocytogenes. A total of 50 mussel samples were investigated for L. monocytogenes. L. monocytogenes was not identified by the conventional method. However, PCR amplification products demonstrated that 5 out of 50 samples showed positive reactions with L. monocytogenes. The PCR positive samples showed specific amplification at approximately 343 bp for L. monocytogenes.

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Effects Of Feeding Acidified Milk Replacer On The Growth, Health And Behavioural Characteristics Of Holstein Friesian Calves, Mete Yanar, Olcay Güler, Bahri̇ Bayram, Jale Meti̇n Jan 2006

Effects Of Feeding Acidified Milk Replacer On The Growth, Health And Behavioural Characteristics Of Holstein Friesian Calves, Mete Yanar, Olcay Güler, Bahri̇ Bayram, Jale Meti̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to compare the performances of calves fed acidified milk replacer (AMR) or sweet (regular) milk replacer (SMR) at 8% of birth weight. Twenty-one calves (10 males, 11 females) were offered replacers reconstituted to 12% of dry matter over 5 weeks. In the group fed AMR, daily body weight gains of calves at the different stages of growth were comparable to those for calves fed SMR. In the preweaning period, calves offered AMR had similar dry matter intakes from starter, milk replacer and dry hay as well as total intake as those fed SMR. In …

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Effects Of Feeding Frequency On Growth, Feed Consumption, And Body Composition In Juvenile Turbot (Psetta Maxima Linnaeus, 1758) At Low Temperature, Ali̇ Türker Jan 2006

Effects Of Feeding Frequency On Growth, Feed Consumption, And Body Composition In Juvenile Turbot (Psetta Maxima Linnaeus, 1758) At Low Temperature, Ali̇ Türker

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Juvenile turbot Psetta maxima (Linnaeus, 1758) (15.23 ± 2.99 g) were fed to satiation with a commercial extruded feed over a 60-day period. Feeding regimens were twice a day (TD), every other day (EOD), and 2-day intervals (TDI). Fish were kept in seawater (18 ppt) at 5-7.5 °C from January 21 to March 23, 2004. Feed conversion rate (FCR) and the protein efficiency ratios (PER) were within the ranges of 1.12-1.14 and 2.26-2.29, respectively. While the maximum relative growth rate (RGR), weight gain, and specific growth rate (SGR) were recorded in the TD group, they were lower in the EOD …

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Calving And Preweaning Growth Performance Traits Of Calves Sired By Charolais, Simmental And Eastern Anatolian Red Bulls, Abdülkadi̇r Özlütürk, Mete Yanar, Naci̇ Tüzemen, Si̇nan Kopuzlu Jan 2006

Calving And Preweaning Growth Performance Traits Of Calves Sired By Charolais, Simmental And Eastern Anatolian Red Bulls, Abdülkadi̇r Özlütürk, Mete Yanar, Naci̇ Tüzemen, Si̇nan Kopuzlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Charolais (C)-, Simmental (S)-, and Eastern Anatolian Red (EAR)-sired calves born in 2 locations in Eastern Anatolia were compared in terms of calving traits and preweaning growth characteristics. Breed of sire effects were significant (P < 0.01) for birth weight, 205-day weaning weight, average daily weight gain from birth to weaning, and some body measurements at birth. S- and C-sired calves were heavier at birth and larger for most body measurements at birth than EAR-sired calves. The C- and S-sired calves also had higher 205-day weight than the EAR-sired calves. Although the level of calving difficulty was higher in the S and C crosses, the differences were not statistically significant. Male calves had significantly (P < 0.01) heavier birth and 205-day weights, higher preweaning average daily gain and greater body measurements (e.g., height at withers, heart girth and cannon bone girth) than females. Location differences were also significant (P < 0.01) for survival rate from birth to weaning, preweaning growth rate and 205-day weight. In conclusion, although C- and S-sired calves performed similarly for most traits, all parameters of the preweaning growth were higher in calves sired by S and C bulls than in calves sired by EAR bulls. Therefore, both C and S could be considered as sire breeds for crossbreeding programs to be implemented in Eastern Anatolia, since these breeds did not cause an adverse influence on the calving and growth traits of the crossbred calves.

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In Vitro Effects Of Prostaglandin F_{2a} And Metamizol On The Motility Of Diluted Bull Semen, İzzet Karahan, Gaffari̇ Türk, Seyfetti̇n Gür Jan 2006

In Vitro Effects Of Prostaglandin F_{2a} And Metamizol On The Motility Of Diluted Bull Semen, İzzet Karahan, Gaffari̇ Türk, Seyfetti̇n Gür

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of the present study was to investigate in vitro effects of prostaglandin F_2 alpha (PGF_{2a}) and metamizol on the motility of diluted bull semen during short-term storage at 4 ºC. In this study, 3 healthy adult Brown-Swiss bulls, each 3 years old, were used. Semen samples were collected with an artificial vagina. Samples were taken from each bull twice a week over the course of 3 weeks (6 samples per bull). One millilitre of semen was removed from each sample for the determination of semen volume, mass activity, initial motility, sperm concentration, and abnormal sperm rate. The remainder …

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Serological Detection Of Listeriosis At A Farm, M. Kazim Börkü, Kerem Ural, Serkal Gazyağci, Yunusemre Özkanlar, Cahi̇t Babür, Selçuk Kiliç Jan 2006

Serological Detection Of Listeriosis At A Farm, M. Kazim Börkü, Kerem Ural, Serkal Gazyağci, Yunusemre Özkanlar, Cahi̇t Babür, Selçuk Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Sera of 50 goats, 3 horses, 1 dog, and 6 herdsmen were analyzed for the presence of antibodies against Listeria monocytogenes by the Osebold agglutination assay on a commercial farm in Akyurt, Ankara. Some of the goats exhibited clinical signs such as apathy, unilateral facial paralysis, incoordination, and abortion. Of the goat samples, 23 (46%) were seropositive and 10 (20%) were at the level of the suspected titer and 17 (34%) were below the cut-off titer in this assay. All horses, the dog and 5 herdsmen were seropositive. The analysis of cerebro-spinal fluid, taken from an agonic goat whose antibody …

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Serological And Virological Investigations Of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (Bvdv) Infection In Dairy Cattle Herds In Aydın Province, Mehmet Tolga Tan, M. Taner Karaoğlu, Nural Erol, Yakup Yildirim Jan 2006

Serological And Virological Investigations Of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (Bvdv) Infection In Dairy Cattle Herds In Aydın Province, Mehmet Tolga Tan, M. Taner Karaoğlu, Nural Erol, Yakup Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 288 dairy cattle from 4 different closed barns were sampled in order to investigate the presence of bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) infection. Based on the data gathered from neutralisation peroxidase-linked antibody (NPLA) tests, which were conducted to detect BVDV antibodies, all of the barns monitored previously had the infection; the rates of seropositive animals were between 44% and 100%. Overall, the results obtained from Aydın province showed that 248 of the 288 dairy cows (86%) monitored were seropositive. BVDV antigen ELISA kits (Bio-X Diagnostics- Belgium) were used to detect BVDV antigen (NS3 protein) in blood samples. …

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Identification Of Vibrio Anguillarum By Pcr (Rpon Gene) Associated With Vibriosis In Marine Fish In Turkey, Di̇dem Demi̇rcan, Akin Candan Jan 2006

Identification Of Vibrio Anguillarum By Pcr (Rpon Gene) Associated With Vibriosis In Marine Fish In Turkey, Di̇dem Demi̇rcan, Akin Candan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The main causative agent of vibriosis is Vibrio anguillarum. In this study, 33 V. anguillarum strains were isolated from the internal organs of marine fish showing typical clinical signs of vibriosis, and these strains were identified by biochemical tests. For comparison of these results, API 20E and BIONOR Mono-Va agglutination kits were used. Finally strains were amplified by PCR using the rpoN gene. Although the phenotypic properties of V. anguillarum strains varied, the rpoN gene from chromosomal DNA was amplified in all strains. In conclusion, this gene could be used in the diagnosis of V. anguillarum strains isolated in Turkey.

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Alterations To Lipid Parameters In Response To Fig Tree (Ficus Carica) Leaf Extract In Chicken Liver Slices, Farzad Asadi, Malihe Pourkabir, Robin Maclaren, Ali Shahriari Jan 2006

Alterations To Lipid Parameters In Response To Fig Tree (Ficus Carica) Leaf Extract In Chicken Liver Slices, Farzad Asadi, Malihe Pourkabir, Robin Maclaren, Ali Shahriari

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Lipid storage, particularly in the abdominal cavity, is a major concern in poultry breeding because it affects the net meat yield. The major contributors to lipid storage in the abdominal cavity are hepatic fatty acid synthesis and VLDL secretion. These factors are strongly correlated with the body fatness in the chicken. The aim of our study was to determine if a traditional food supplement, the extract from fig tree leaves (fig tree leaf extract (FTE)), can be used to decrease hepatic triglyceride (TG) content and secretion of TG and cholesterol (TC) from the liver. Livers from 8-week-old roosters (n = …

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Effect Of Astragalus And Astragalus Polysaccharide On Antimicrobial Peptides Pr-39 And Protegrin-1 Gene Expression In Pigs, Youjin Tu, Yizhen Wang, Chunlan Xu, Guojia Yao, Tizhong Shan Jan 2006

Effect Of Astragalus And Astragalus Polysaccharide On Antimicrobial Peptides Pr-39 And Protegrin-1 Gene Expression In Pigs, Youjin Tu, Yizhen Wang, Chunlan Xu, Guojia Yao, Tizhong Shan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This experiment was conducted to study the effects of micron Astragalus, 80 mesh Astragalus and Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) on antimicrobial peptides PR-39 and protegrin-1 gene expression in pigs using semi-quantitative RT-PCR analysis. One hundred twenty 60-day-old Duroc x Landrace x Yorkshire piglets (21.88 ± 1.26 kg of average initial body weight) were randomly allotted to 4 treatments. Each treatment had 3 replicates (i.e. pens) with 10 pigs per pen. The basal diets were supplemented with 0, 5 g kg^{-1} APS, 5 g kg^{-1} 80 mesh Astragalus, and 5 g kg^{-1} micron Astragalus, respectively, and the feeding experiment lasted 30 days. …

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Secundum Atrial Septal Defect In A One-Year-Old Kangal Dog, Gülsüm Özyi̇ği̇t, İlker Arican, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t, Bestami̇ Yilmaz Jan 2006

Secundum Atrial Septal Defect In A One-Year-Old Kangal Dog, Gülsüm Özyi̇ği̇t, İlker Arican, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t, Bestami̇ Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) was diagnosed in a 1-year-old Turkish Kangal dog after dissection for student education. The defect was 21.99 mm in maximum length and 8.37 mm in maximum width and was elliptical. The dog had no clinical disorders. This is the first case of a secundum ASD reported in an adult Kangal dog.

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The Effects Of Red Pepper, Marigold Flower, And Synthetic Astaxanthin On Pigmentation, Growth, And Proximate Composition Of Penaeus Semisulcatus, Mustafa Göçer, Mahmut Yanar, Meti̇n Kumlu, Yasemen Yanar Jan 2006

The Effects Of Red Pepper, Marigold Flower, And Synthetic Astaxanthin On Pigmentation, Growth, And Proximate Composition Of Penaeus Semisulcatus, Mustafa Göçer, Mahmut Yanar, Meti̇n Kumlu, Yasemen Yanar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Shrimps with an initial weight of 11.10 ± 0.26 g were fed diets supplemented with 6.6% red pepper (RP), 2.4% marigold flower (MF), and 100 mg/kg synthetic astaxanthin (SA), each of which contained 100 mg/kg total carotenoid, and a control diet (BD), without carotenoid supplement for 60 days. Dietary carotenoid sources did not significantly affect the growth of the shrimps (P > 0.05). SA supplementation yielded the highest survival rate (92%), followed by RP (82%) and the other diets (75%) (P < 0.05). All dietary carotenoid sources provided higher carotenoid accumulation compared to the control group (P < 0.05), but the difference between them was not significant (P > 0.05). RP and SA resulted in a greater protein increase in shrimp muscle than MF (P < 0.05); however, lipid, ash, and water content were similar in all diet groups (P > 0.05).

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Effects Of Defaunation And Dietary Nitrogen Source On Sodium, Potassium, Iron And Zinc In The Rumen Fluid, Plasma And Wool Of Lambs, Mehmet Özdemi̇r, Mi̇yase Çinar, Seyfullah Hali̇loğlu, Abdullah Eryavuz Jan 2006

Effects Of Defaunation And Dietary Nitrogen Source On Sodium, Potassium, Iron And Zinc In The Rumen Fluid, Plasma And Wool Of Lambs, Mehmet Özdemi̇r, Mi̇yase Çinar, Seyfullah Hali̇loğlu, Abdullah Eryavuz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of defaunation, and the addition of urea and sulfur in the replacement of plant protein (PP) sources on concentrations of Na, K, Zn and Fe in the ruminal fluid, blood plasma and wool of lambs. Forty male Ramlic lambs, 2.70 ± 0.30 months of age, and weighing approximately 16.44 ± 0.41 kg, were used. Lambs were divided into 4 groups as follows: faunate + control diet (FC), defaunate + control diet (DC), faunate + experimental diet (FE), and defaunate + experimental diet (DE). The control diet contained plant protein as a N …

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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 Jan 2006

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.

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Digestible Methionine And Lysine Requirements, Ratio And Interactions In Lohmann Egg-Type Cockerels, Chengzhang Wang, Yinghua Shi, Yuxin Yang, Zhentian Li, Yuxia Guo, Yibao Jiang Jan 2006

Digestible Methionine And Lysine Requirements, Ratio And Interactions In Lohmann Egg-Type Cockerels, Chengzhang Wang, Yinghua Shi, Yuxin Yang, Zhentian Li, Yuxia Guo, Yibao Jiang

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Metabolism and growth trials were conducted to study true digestible methionine (tMet) and lysine (tLys) requirements for growing Lohmann egg-type cockerels and to evaluate the effects of 2 dietary tMet levels and 4 tLys levels in a factorial arrangement on growth, nitrogen balance and serum biochemical indices. In the metabolism trial, 20 caecectomised and anus-stitch-surgery healthy adult male birds were used to determine the true digestibility of Met and Lys. In the growth trial, 30 Lohmann egg-type cockerels were allocated to each of 32 floor pens (total 960 birds). During the 0-6 week starting period, 2 levels of tMet (0.37, …

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The Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Early Weaned Piglets Fed With Different Protein Sources, Ferhan Kaygisiz, Fi̇li̇z Akdağ, Özkan Elmaz, Can Kutay Jan 2006

The Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Early Weaned Piglets Fed With Different Protein Sources, Ferhan Kaygisiz, Fi̇li̇z Akdağ, Özkan Elmaz, Can Kutay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to analyse the economic effects of early weaning and of feeding with diets containing different protein sources in early weaned piglets. One hundred and fourteen piglets were used in this study. Fifty-four piglets were fed by suckling their mothers for 20 days and they weaned on day 21 and they were equally assigned to 2 experimental groups and 1 control group. Sixty piglets were fed by suckling their mothers for 27 days and they were weaned on day 28. These piglets were also assigned to 2 experimental groups and 1 control group. The first experimental …

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The Effects On Myocardial Improvement Using Atp-Mgcl_2 During The Ischemia Reperfusion Period; An In Vitro Study, Nusret Apaydin, Zülfi̇kar Kadi̇r Saritaş, Kamuran Pamuk, Fatma Eser Özgenci̇l, Fulya Ocak, Tulga Ulus, Baran Budak, Selçuk Sürücü, Sali̇h Fehmi̇ Katircioğlu Jan 2006

The Effects On Myocardial Improvement Using Atp-Mgcl_2 During The Ischemia Reperfusion Period; An In Vitro Study, Nusret Apaydin, Zülfi̇kar Kadi̇r Saritaş, Kamuran Pamuk, Fatma Eser Özgenci̇l, Fulya Ocak, Tulga Ulus, Baran Budak, Selçuk Sürücü, Sali̇h Fehmi̇ Katircioğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

We investigated the effect of ATP-MgCl_2 on myocardial hemodynamics and ultrastructure. In the in vitro study, left ventricular systolic and diastolic pressures and dp/dt values were significantly high in the ATP-MgCl_2 group beginning from 0.5 h of the reperfusion period. In the ATP-MgCl_2 group, at the end of the third hour, systolic and diastolic pressure values were 80.0 ± 6.2 and 75.2 ± 7.2 mmHg, while in the control group they were 18.4 ± 7.7 and 7.5 ± 6.8 mmHg (P < 0.05). In the ultrastructural analysis, myofibrillary damage was observed in both groups, but the mitochondrial pathologic changes were clearer in the control group. The electron microscopic score was 0.40 ± 0.061 in the ATP-MgCl_2 group and 1.2 ± 0.039 in the control group (P < 0.001). The hemodynamic and ultrastructural parameters of the specimens investigated in this study revealed that the usage of ATP-MgCl_2 may be beneficial in coping with ischemia-reperfusion damage. In the near future, with the help of more comprehensive studies, ATP-MgCl_2 is expected to be used routinely because of its potential benefits.

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Effect Of Energy Deficiency During Late Pregnancy In Chios Ewes On Free Fatty Acids, \Beta-Hydroxybutyrate And Urea Metabolites, Mehmet Hani̇fi̇ Durak, Ayşen Altiner Jan 2006

Effect Of Energy Deficiency During Late Pregnancy In Chios Ewes On Free Fatty Acids, \Beta-Hydroxybutyrate And Urea Metabolites, Mehmet Hani̇fi̇ Durak, Ayşen Altiner

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Pregnant Chios ewes with high twin-lambing rates fed a low energy ration during the final periods of pregnancy were studied. The aim of this study was to determine whether pregnancy toxemia occurred in these ewes by monitoring the changes in the concentrations of serum free fatty acids (FFAs), plasma \beta -hydroxybutyrate (\beta -HB) and urea. Thirty-eight Chios ewes were used. The animals were divided into 3 groups: pregnant normal energy (PNE), pregnant low energy (PLE), and non-pregnant normal energy (N-PNE). On day 105 of gestation, the animals were begun to be fed with the treatment rations. The feeding regime was …

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Abortions In Sheep Due To Listeria Ivanovii In The Kars Region, Mi̇that Şahi̇n, Enver Beytut Jan 2006

Abortions In Sheep Due To Listeria Ivanovii In The Kars Region, Mi̇that Şahi̇n, Enver Beytut

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This report describes an outbreak of Listeria ivanovii-induced abortion in sheep in the Kars region. In a flock of 120 sheep raised in Taşlıdere, a village in the region of Arpaçay, in Kars, some ewes in the last stages of gestation aborted in March, 2004. Necropsy was conducted on 5 aborted foetuses. Livers of the aborted foetuses showed diffuse necrotic foci. Histologically, the liver and lungs of aborted foetuses revealed diffuse coagulative necrosis infiltrated with macrophages and neutrophils. Bacterial culture from the liver and lungs of foetuses found pure growth of L. ivanovii subsp. ivanovii.

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Treatment Of Infertile Cows: Efficacy Of Pgf_{2\Alpha} And Gentamicin Or Their Combination In A Prid Regime, Yavuz Öztürkler, Ömer Uçar Jan 2006

Treatment Of Infertile Cows: Efficacy Of Pgf_{2\Alpha} And Gentamicin Or Their Combination In A Prid Regime, Yavuz Öztürkler, Ömer Uçar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The efficacy of PGF_{2\alpha} and intrauterine gentamicin or their combination in a progesterone releasing intravaginal device (PRID) regime was investigated for treatment of infertility in cows. From 46 infertile cows, body condition scores (BCSs) were recorded and the cows were then divided into 4 experimental groups according to the synchronisation protocol and intrauterine gentamicin administration as follows: i) PRID (1.55 g of progesterone and 10 mg of oestradiol benzoate) for 12 days plus artificial insemination (AI) at 48 and 72 h (group 1, n = 8), ii) PRID for 12 days plus an i.m. injection of 0.150 mg of cloprostenol …

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Effects Of Microwave Cooking On The Infectivity Of Toxocara Canis (Werner, 1782) Larvae In The Liver Of Paratenic Host Mice, Handan Çeti̇nkaya, Ayşen Gargili, Kemal Altaş Jan 2006

Effects Of Microwave Cooking On The Infectivity Of Toxocara Canis (Werner, 1782) Larvae In The Liver Of Paratenic Host Mice, Handan Çeti̇nkaya, Ayşen Gargili, Kemal Altaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the effect of microwave cooking on the infective stages of Toxocara canis larvae found in the tissues of paratenic hosts. For this purpose, 3 series of experiments were carried out using a household microwave oven (2450 MHz, model: Arçelik MD551) at medium, medium-high and high levels. A total of 54 mice were used in the 3 experiments. Toxocara canis eggs were collected from the faeces of naturally infected dogs and incubated at room temperature for 4 weeks for development of infective larvae in eggs. In the first experiment, 6 mice were each infected with …

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Pathological And Immunohistochemical Investigation Of Naturally Occurring Systemic Candida Albicans Infection In Dogs, Recai̇ Tunca, Tolga Güvenç, Rifki Haziroğlu, Lale Ataseven, Hasan Özen, Ni̇hat Toplu Jan 2006

Pathological And Immunohistochemical Investigation Of Naturally Occurring Systemic Candida Albicans Infection In Dogs, Recai̇ Tunca, Tolga Güvenç, Rifki Haziroğlu, Lale Ataseven, Hasan Özen, Ni̇hat Toplu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Systemic candidiasis is a rare disease of animals. In this study, the clinical course, and cultural and pathological findings of systemic candidiasis are described and presumed predisposing factors are investigated in 3 dogs. Pathologically, pyogranulomatous lesions in various organs were present in all dogs. Blastospores, pseudohyphae, and true hyphae of Candida albicans were observed with periodic acid Schiff, Gomori's methenamine silver, and immunohistochemistry. Administrations of broad-spectrum antibiotics and corticosteroids and, in one dog, parvoviral infection were thought to be predisposing factors leading to opportunistic infection. The combined effect of immunosuppressants and antibiotics might have led to Candida colonization and dissemination …

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Haematological And Coagulation Profiles During Severe Tropical Theileriosis In Cattle, Ramazan Çöl, Uğur Uslu Jan 2006

Haematological And Coagulation Profiles During Severe Tropical Theileriosis In Cattle, Ramazan Çöl, Uğur Uslu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to measure selected haematological parameters in Holstein cattle naturally infected with Theileria annulata. Haematological analysis indicated significant decreases in red blood cell count, haematocrit value, haemoglobin amount, mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration, and white blood cell, lymphocyte, neutrophil, monocyte, eosinophil, and basophil counts. On the other hand, significant increases were seen in mean corpuscular volume and marked reticulocytosis in infected animals compared to the animals in the control (uninfected) group. In the coagulation profile, activated partial thromboplastin time and prothrombin time were significantly prolonged, and platelet counts were significantly less in the infected group compared to those …

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