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Comparison Of Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Bronze Turkeys Reared In Intensive And Semi-Intensive Conditions, Turgay Şengül, Sabri̇ Yurtseven, Tahi̇r Polat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the growth performances and carcass characteristics of Bronze turkeys reared in intensive and semi-intensive conditions. Live weights of Bronze turkeys reared in intensive and semi-intensive conditions (male+female) were found as; 4273.8±95.5 g and 4185.0±107 g at the end of 16. weeks, respectively. Difference between the mean weights was not significant (P>0.05). Turkeys reared on floor were consumed more feed than the other group. Cumulative feed consumptions of turkeys reared in intensive and semi-intensive conditions were determined as 13562.0±50.0 g and 12415.0±100.0 g at the end of 16. weeks, respectively. Difference between these values …

Effect Of Restricted Feeding Of Parent On The Larval And Cocoon Characters Of The First Generation Silkworm (Bombyx Mori), Ümran Şahan, Cemaletti̇n Gülseren, Ahmet Özeler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the effect of nutritional stress due to reduction in the number of feeding days during the fifth instar of parental larva on the parental and following genaration for larval and cocoon traits. Mulbery leaves were provided during the fifth instar for different durations of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days, which were regarded as treatment. The normal span of feeding of these larvae were 8 days which was considered as control. A lot of larvae mortality occured due to feeding for 1 and 2 days therefore, these treatments were not considered. …

The Effect Of Natural And Synthetic Carotenoids On Pigmentation Of Gold Fish (Carassius Auratus), Mahmut Yanar, Nazmi̇ Tekeli̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effect natural end synthetic carotenoids on pigmentation of gold fish (Carassius auratus) was investigated. The fish were fed on diets containing 75 mg/kg zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, zeaxanthin+astaxanthin, 6% alfalfa, red pepper, carrot or plankton (Daphnia spp. and Scenedesmus spp.). At the end of the 60 days of experimental period, total carotenoid accumulation in the skin of the fish fed the experimental diets were 33.52±0.62 mg/kg for zeaxanthin, 29.84±0.50 mg/kg for red pepper, 27.07±0.62 mg/kg for Daphnia spp., 26.52±0.42 mg/kg for Scenedesmus spp., 25.84±0.62 mg/kg for astaxanthin+zeaxanthin, 23.95±0.68 mg/kg for astaxanthin, 19.95±0.66 mg/kg for carrot, 16.58±0.64 mg/kg for …

Fattening Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Turkish Merino And Its Crosses (F_1 And B_1) With Hampshire Down And Germen Blackheaded Mutton Male Lambs, Ali̇ Akmaz, M. Emi̇n Teki̇n, Ramazan Kadak, Hali̇l Akçapinar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out of to investigate the fattening and carcass characteristics of Türkish Merino (M), Hampshire Down (HD) x M F_1 , HD x (HD x M) B_1, German Blackheaded Mutton (GBM) x M F_1 and GBM x (GBM x M) B_1 male lambs. In this study, 10 M, 10 HD x M (F_1), 7 HD x (HD x M) B_1, 10 GBM x M (F_1) and 8 GBM x (GBM x M) B_1 male lambs were used for fattening traits, and 6 of each breed for carcass traits. The lambs were fed, from the beginning at aproximately …

Possibilities Of Utilizing First Carbonation Sludge From The Sugar Industry As A Calcium Source In Layer Diets, Güray Erener, B. Zehra Sariçi̇çek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to investigate the possible use of first carbonation sludge from the sugar industry in layer diets. 324 Babcock B-300 hens were used. Ground marble was replaced in the experimental diets by the sludge to provide the calcium requirements at the rates of 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100%, respectively. Statistical analysis showed that there were significant differences between percentages (P0.05). The result of this study suggest that first carbonation sludge from the sugar industry could replace ground marble and the level of replacement should be 20% if the sludge is used in the layer …

The Importance Of \Omega-3 Series Fatty Acids In Marine Fish Larvae Nutrition And Recent Developments, Abdurrahman Polat, Gülsün Özyurt

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In general, marine fish larvae require \omega-3 HUFA, especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Larval growth, survival and larval activity are affected by dietary levels of essantial fatty acids. Some pathological signs, such as abnormal pigmentation, hydrops etc. and low feed conversion efficiency, poor growth, mass mortality are related to \omega-3 HUFA series fatty acids deficiency in larvae food. EPA/DHA ratio in live foods or microencapsuled diets is an important factor in larval development and survival.

Arginase Occurrence, Development And Distribution In Various Organs Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Sema Temi̇zer Ozan, Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Nai̇m Sağlam

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Arginase (L-arginine amidinohydrolase; E.C. 3.5.3.1) enzyme activity levels in sperm, egg, fertilized egg and larvae (up to 25 weeks) of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) taken from Fırat University, Faculty of Fisheries, Cip Fish Breeding Station were observed weekly. When the organs of rainbow trout were dissected under microscope, enzyme distribution in organs were investigated. Arginase activities in sperm, egg, fertilized egg and rainbow trout (up to 3 weeks) were at unmeasurable level. Increase of enzyme activity was observed in fish after third week. Between the three and twenty five weeks of larvae arginase activity levels were between 0.018 ± 0.001 …

Comparison Of Several Models To Fit The Growth Curves Of Kıvırcık And Dağlıç Male Lambs, Yavuz Akbaş, Turgay Taşkin, Erdi̇nç Demi̇rören

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research was carried out to estimate the growth curves of Kıvırcık and Dağlıç male lambs using monthly body weight data from birth to 420 days of age. Fifteen models were compared in terms of growth curve parameters and for the best fit to the data of Kıvırcık and Dağlıç male lambs. Among the linear models simple linear model gave the best fit for Dağlıç and quadratic model for Kıvırcık. However heterogenity was found in terms of regressions equations within each breed and between genotypes. These results say that common regression equation can not be used for all individual in …

Ultrasonography Of The Bovine Udder, Sai̇t Şendağ, D. Ali̇ Di̇nç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of the study was to determine the normal ultrasonographic appearance of mammary gland and teat of lactating cow. Mammary quarters were examined directly contact and in the water bath by a real-time 5-7.5 MHz linear array transducer connected to a real time ultrasound equipment. The data obtained by direct scanning and in the water bath were evaluated comparatively. The study was carried out a total of 150 teats and udders of the 50 cows brought to the Gynecology Clinic Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Selçuk. Ultrasonographically teat tissue is divided into 3 layers, a hyperechoic outer layer, …

Gsh-Px, G6pd And Arginase Activities And Some Biochemical Parameters In Cattle Infected With Theileria Annuluta, Sema Temi̇zer Ozan, Edi̇p Özer, Sema Yaralioğlu Gürgöze, Seval Yilmaz, Cem Ecmel Şaki̇, Murat Sevgi̇li̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Theileria annuluta, for which Hyalomma tick species serve as intermediate host, causes an economically important disease in cattle 15 cattle infected with T.annulata and 15 healthy cattle were used in the study. The activities of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) and arginase that play role in the free radical metabolism in erythrocytes, and serum aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), total billirubin, cholesterol trigliserid, total protein, albumin, urea, uric acid, haemoglobin, haematocrit levels were measured. Erythrocyte GSH-Px and G6PD activities were measured by beutler, arginase activitiy by the modified TDMU method and other serum parameters were evaluated …

The Effects Of Cyclophosphamide In The Absence And Presence Of Mesna On Electrocardiogram In Guinea Pigs, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Özdal Etli̇k, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l, Ahmet Tomur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This investigation was made to observe the possible cardiotoxic effects of cyclophosphamide on electrocardiogram and whether these could be prevented by mesna or not. In this study, 24 albino male guinea pigs weighing 250-300 g were used and equally divided into 4 groups. The first (control) and second group animals were applied physiologic saline as placebo white the third and fourth group animals were given mesna (21.5 mg/kg) at 0, 180, 360 and 540th minutes intraperitonelly. In addition these, physiologic saline was injected to the first and third group animals whele cyclophosphamide (68,1 mg/kg) was given to the second to …

Morphological Characters Of Some Important Races And Ecotypes Of Turkish Honeybees (Apis Mellifera L.)-I, Ahmet Güler, Osman Kaftanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the morphological characters of some important honeybee (A. Mellifera L.) races and ecotypes in Turkey. Experimental samples were collected from 6 different regions such as Central Anatolia Region (Beypazarı), North Eastern Anatolia Region (Posof), Marmara Region (Gökçeada), Thrace Region (Saray), Aegean Region (Fethiye) and Mediterranean Region (Erdemli). Although 41 morphological characters were measured, twenty one morphological characters such as lenght of cover hair on tergite 5, width of tomentum on tergite 4, width of stripe posterior of tomentum, index of tomentum, length of proboscis, length of femur, length of tibia, matatersus width, length of …

Morphological Characters Of Some Important Races And Ecotypes Of Turkish Honeybees (Apis Mellifera L.)-Ii, Ahmet Güler, Osman Kaftanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the morphological characters of some important honeybee (A. mellifera L.) races and ecotypes in Turkey. Experimental samples were collected from 6 different regions such as Central Anatolia Region (Beypazary), North Eastern Anatolia Region (Posof), Marmara Region (Gökçeada); Thrace Region (Saray), Aegean Region (Fethiye) and Mediterranean Region (Erdemli). In this study total of 41 morphological characters were measured: Twenty morphological characters including length of fore wing (longitudinal), width of fore wing (transversal), cubital vein distance a, cubital vein distance b, angles of wing venation A_4, B_4, D_7, E_9, G_{12}, J_{10}, J_{16}, K_{19}, N_{23} and O_{26}, …

Determination Of Performances Some Important Races And Ecotypes Of Turkish Honeybees (Apis Mellifera L.) Under Migratory Beekeeping Conditions, Ahmet Güler, Osman Kaftanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to compare performances of some important honeybee (A. mellifera L.) races and ecotypes in Turkey. Experimental colonies were collected from 6 different regions such as Central Anatolia Region (Beypazary), North Eastern Anatolia Region (Posof), Marmara Region (Gökçeada); Thrace Region (Saray), Aegean Region (Fethiye) and Mediterranean Region (Erdemli). Genotypes were compared with respect to some physiological characteristics including honey yield, wax building activity, development of colony population and brood rearing activity. During 2 years of experiment the Muğla genotype was superior to the other genotypes in terms of development of colony population, brood rearing activity, wax building …

Sensory Properties And Firmness Of Some Fermented Dairy Products Made From Cow And Ewe's Milk, Ni̇hat Akin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Concentrated fermented bifidus milk, acidophilus milk, Bifidus yogurt, Bioyogurt and yogurt were made from cow's and ewe's milk by using ultrafiltration and traditional methods. Sensory analysis and firmness was determined from concentrated fermented milk samples. The firmness of concentrated fermented milk products produced from cow's and ewe's milk by using ultrafiltration and traditional methods were significantly different (p < 0.05). However, the type of starter culture used and the interaction between product types and production methods was not significantly different (p > 0.05). Further, the different type of milk used and products were significantly affected on sensory properties of samples. All the products from cow's milk were marked with high scores. In addition, the most of panelist preferred yogurt to the other fermented dairy …

Investigation On Serum Ca And P Levels In Cows With Retained Placenta, Hali̇s Öcal, Yusuf Türköz, Hayretti̇n Çeti̇n, Erdal Kaygusuzoğlu, Ali̇ Ri̇şvanli, Cahi̇t Kalkan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to investigate serum Ca and P levels in 31 cows with retained placenta (RP) and 8 cows without RP (control group). The RP was observed following normal parturition in 21 cows (RPP), and the remaining 10 cows had RP after abortion (RPA). Serum Ca and P levels did not differ significantly between the cows with RP and the control group (p>0.05). When the cows with RP were subdivided into two groups as the cows with RPP and those with RPA; the difference in the levels of P between these groups and the control group …

Some Properties Of Purified And Non-Purified Rumen Tissue Arginase In Cattle, Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Sema Temi̇zer Ozan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Some biochemical properties of purified and non-purified rumen tissue arginase were compared. Homogenization, heating, treatment with aceton, precipitation with ammonium sulfate, dialysis, several centrifugations, gel filtration on sephadex G-200 processes were utilized in the purification procedure of the enzyme. It was found that pre-incubation temperature (60 °C) of arginase and Km (4mM) to its substrate, L-arginine, did not change before and after purification. While pre-incubation period was 10 min and optimal pH 9.7 before purification, pre-incubation period was found to be 5 min and optimal pH 10 after purification. Purified enzyme achieved its highest activity at 2 mM MnCl_2 concentration, …

Pathomorphologic And Biochemical Studies On Experimental Sodium Toxication In Broilers, Hati̇ce Eröksüz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Pathomorphological and biochemical findings related to experimental sodium toxication were studied. Sixty male chicks were divided into five different groups. Sodium bicarbonate (group-1 and 2) and sodium chloride (group-3 and 4) were added into tap water at 6 and 12 g/l doses, respectively. The chicks in all groups were fed on standart chick and standart broiler ration. Cardiac enlargement and various degree of visceral uricosis were the main macroscopic lesions detected in group-1 and group-2. In group-3 and 4, such macroscopic lesions cardiac enlargement, testicular edema, hemorrhagic gastritis as were detected. Microscopic examinations showed the lesions related to macroscopic ones. …

Effect Of Different Enzyme Supplementation On The Performance And Ileal Ph Of Broilers Fed Wheat-And Barley-Based Diets, Müjdat Alp, Recep Kahraman, Neşe Kocabağli, İsmai̇l Abaş, Harun Aksu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This experiment was conducted to study the effects of different enzyme supplementation to wheat-and barley-based diets on the live weight gain, feed efficiency, dressing percentage and ileal pH of broiler chickens. Two hundred fourtyfive, day-old Ross-PM3 chicks were randomly assigned to a control and four treatment groups. Starter (1 to 21 days old) and grower (22 to 42 days old) diets were given without (control) or with different enzyme preparations, which are Avizyme 1200 (1000 mg/kg), Kemzyme Dry (500 mg/kg), Roxazyme-G (200 mg/kg) and Wheatzyme (700 mg/kg). At the end of the six week, average live weights of broilers were …

Determination Of Pregnancy, Embryonic-Fetal Mortality, Ovarium Functions And Uterus Diameter In Cows By Ultrasonography, Seli̇m Aslan, German Wesenauer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study 57 cows at the puerperal stage (between 15-45 days) and at early pregnancy period (between 8-58 days) were subjected to clinical and Ultrasonography check at 10-day intervals. On the 8 th day of post insemination (p.ins.) areas of nidation ranging from 0,5-1,5 cm were established by means of US (n=53) and on 40 animals (70,2%) the development of these areas were followed until the 58th day of pregnancy. In the other 13 cows (22,8%), begining from early embriyonic featal deaths (18) days and late embriyonic featal deaths (28 days) were established ultrasonographycally. 4 animals (7,0%) that no …

Determination Of Seroprevalence Of Leptospirosis In Cattle In Elazığ, Burhan Çeti̇nkaya, Hasan Basri̇ Ertaş, Adi̇le Muz, Hasan Öngör, Hakan Kalender, Vi̇ldan Özdemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Serum samples collected from randomly-selected 395 cattle between June-November 1997 from the districts and central villages of Elazığ were used to determine the seroprevalence of Leptospirosis in cattle. Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) was used to examine serum samples for antibodies to L. hardjo, L. grippotyphosa, L. pomona and L. icterohaemorrhagiae. Positive results were obtained from eight (2.03%) samples; seven (1.77%) of which were agglutinated with L. hardjo and one (0.25%) with L. grippotyphosa antigens. There was a statistically significant difference when the seropositivity rates were compared in different districts (p=0.002). Age and sex were not determined to affect the frequency …

The Effect Of Water Current On Nutrient Components Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Mehmet Çeli̇k, Mahmut Yanar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of water current on nutrient components of trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) were investigated. One year old fish averaging 550±0.06 g were used in the experiment which lasted for 3 months. In the experiment, the fish were reared in two tank of 1800 l each in the first tank (group A), water current was 1.5-2 fish length (25 cm)/sn while in the second tank (group B) there was no water current. In group A while the fillets contained 68.89±1.47 % dry matter, 19.71±0.66 % protein, 9.91±1.81 % lipit, the fillet of group B had 69.32±1.15 % dry …

Great Suffering, Great Compassion: A Transcultural Opportunity For School Nurses Caring For Cambodian Refugee Children, Teresa L. Tellep

Master's Projects

The unique cultural ways of Cambodian refugee families, combined with the physical and psychological health problems inherent in their refugee experience, present challenging and rewarding opportunities for school nurses to engage in the process of transcultural nursing. The authors discuss the profound and devastating impact of the refugee experience upon the mind, body, and spirit of Cambodian children. The purpose of this exploratory and descriptive study was to understand the nature and meaning of a school district's cross-cultural team's experiences of providing health care for Cambodian refugee children. Focus group interviews of school nurses and Cambodian liaisons were conducted, utilizing …

The Effects Of Aerobic And Resistance Training On Mood State And Self-Esteem In Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cyndee M. Lee

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of exercise training, aerobic and a combination of aerobic and resistance, on mood state and selfesteem in a sample of cardiac rehabilitation patients. A secondary purpose was to examine the influence of activity level on the psychological benefits received from the training programs. This study was conducted in a pretest/post-test format over an eight week period. Ten phase III participants (male = 9 and female = 1) volunteered from four cardiac rehabilitation centers in Georgia for participation in this study. Each participant read and signed an informed consent form …

Training Hospital-Employed Nurses To Use Automatic External Defibrillators: Evaluation Of Knowledge And Skills Immediately Post-Training And At Six Months, Susan Patrice Brown

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of early defibrillation in patients suffering a cardiac arrest. The increased awareness of the importance of early defibrillation and the growing availability of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) has prompted the American Heart Association (AHA) to recommend that AED training be incorporated into Basic Life Support (BLS) programs for all hospital personnel expected to respond to a patient in cardiac arrest.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the retention of knowledge and skills of hospital-employed nurses in their use of an AED after a training program. A secondary goal was to determine if …

The Effect Of Nursing Interventions On Thermoregulation And Neuromotor Function In Very Low Birthweight Infants, Leanne Monterosso

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

The prone position is used routinely in neonatal intensive care units worldwide in the nursing of preterm infants because of reported beneficial psychological effects This position can, however, lead to development of flattened posture very low birthweight (VLBW) infants and contributes to both short and longer term implications for functional motor development of upper and lower extremities. To date limited research has been undertaken to investigate methods of reducing flattened posture and its related negative outcomes temperature instability is also a problem for VLBW infants and no nappy exists that meets postural size and thermoregulation requirements. The purpose of this …

The Art Of Healing : A Journey Through Cancer : Implications For Art Therapy, Carmen Zammit

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

This thesis is designed to investigate how art assisted in the healing process of a person suffering from a life threatening illness. The research method used is a clinical case study. This study is a form of evaluative research, a systematic data-based inquiry concerning the participant's engagement with art in her healing process, a process which unfolds as being both life affirming and spiritually enriching. This case study takes a qualitative approach, with its emphasis on the participant's own account of her behaviour. The participant is a fifty-three year old woman, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, who was diagnosed with multiple …

Glass-Ionomer Adhesives In Orthodontics: Clinical Implications And Future Research Directions, T. Gerard Bradley, Daniel Camargo De Oliveira

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

During the past ten years significant advances have been made in the development of glass-ionomer bonding adhesives. The beneficial effects of fluoride are well documented and an agent which reduces or prevents a white spot lesion that commonly occurs clinically, is desirable. There has been a notable lack of randomized clinical trials to determine the prevalence of white spot lesions after orthodontic treatment although it is often reported in the literature. White spot lesions pose health and esthetic problems and their proper clinical management has yet to be resolved. The objective of this paper Is to review the literature in …

Physical Therapist Characteristics And Practices That Affect Patient Willingness To Comply With Home Exercise Programs, Greg Angell, Andrea Glaspie, Melinda Winters

Masters Theses

Home exercise programs are a vital part of sustaining physical therapy treatment effectiveness and encourages the patient to become an active participant in their care. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between compliance with therapeutic home exercise programs (HEP) and the patient’s perception of a physical therapist’s characteristics such as appearance, demeanor, role modeling behaviors, and humanistic traits. 250 survey questionnaires were distributed to seven outpatient physical therapy clinics in west Michigan with a 49.6% return rate. The results of this study demonstrate physical therapist personality traits and clinical practices were perceived by patients to be …

The Pre-Absorptive, Instantaneous Effects Of Natural And Refined Sugar On Quadriceps Peak Torque, Brian Adams, Kevin Valdes, Scott Vanzanten

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of natural and refined sugar at an instantaneous, pre-absorptive level on quadriceps peak torque and to measure any prolonged effect on normal, healthy subjects. The experimental group (n=40) was randomly assigned to sugar testing order, with refined sugar testing occurring on one day and natural sugar testing occurring on the opposite day. The control group (n=10) followed the same protocol but held distilled water in their mouth. Isokinetic peak torque was recorded for each subject at three intervals, pretest, post-test I (~1 min.), and posttest n (-15 min.). Results showed …