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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
The Effect Of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (Map) On The Shelf? Life Of Marinated And Breaded Rainbow Trout, Nuray Erkan, Sühendan Mol, Candan Varlik, Taçnur Baygar, Özkan Özden, Hüseyi̇n Gün, Hani̇fe Kalafatoğlu
The Effect Of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (Map) On The Shelf? Life Of Marinated And Breaded Rainbow Trout, Nuray Erkan, Sühendan Mol, Candan Varlik, Taçnur Baygar, Özkan Özden, Hüseyi̇n Gün, Hani̇fe Kalafatoğlu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The rainbow trout has a great production capacity in Turkey. Marinated and breaded rainbow trout was prepared and the effect of the MAP technology on the shelf-life was studied. The samples were packaged and stored in 3 groups. These were the control (air), group A (5% O_2 + 35% CO_2 + 60% N_2 ), and group B (30% CO_2 + 70% N_2 ). According to the results of the sensory, physical, chemical and the microbiological analyses, the control group samples spoiled after the 90^{th} day and the A and B groups spoiled after the 120^{th} day of storage. The results …
Isolation And Identification Of Motile Aeromonasspp. In Ground Beef, Özlem Küplülü, Belgi̇n Sarimehmetoğlu, Ayli̇n Kasimoğlu
Isolation And Identification Of Motile Aeromonasspp. In Ground Beef, Özlem Küplülü, Belgi̇n Sarimehmetoğlu, Ayli̇n Kasimoğlu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, a total of 100 ground beef samples purchased at different butchers' shops and supermarkets in Ankara including 50 samples obtained from butchers' shops and 50 samples obtained from supermarkets, were analysed for the presence of motile Aeromonas species. According to the analysis, motile Aeromonas spp. were found in 73 % (73/100) of ground beef samples. Aeromonas spp. were isolated from 33 samples (66 %) obtained from butchers' shops, and 40 samples (80 %) obtained from supermarkets. A. hydrophila was the most prevalent species, followed by A. sobria and A. caviae from all of the samples. In conclusion, …
Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And Imroz Sheep Kept Under Semi-Intensive Condition Iii. The Effects Of Some Environmental Factors On Production Characteristics, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m
Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And Imroz Sheep Kept Under Semi-Intensive Condition Iii. The Effects Of Some Environmental Factors On Production Characteristics, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This paper reports the third part of a study carried out to reveal the comparative production performances and effects of some environmental factors on the production characteristics of Chios and Imroz ewes kept in a single flock under semi-intensive conditions. In this report, the effects of some environmental factors on production characteristics are considered. The effects of genotype, sex (except in the case of fleece qualities) type of parturition, the age of the mother and years of birth on the fleece yields and body weights of lambs at different periods and first-shearing (6 months of age) fleece yields were investigated. …
Effects Of The Levels Of Astaxanthin In The Diet On The Flesh Pigmentation Of Rainbow Trout, Muammer Erdem, Sebahatti̇n Ergün
Effects Of The Levels Of Astaxanthin In The Diet On The Flesh Pigmentation Of Rainbow Trout, Muammer Erdem, Sebahatti̇n Ergün
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A feeding trial was conducted to study the effects of dietary astaxanthin concentration on muscle pigmentation of rainbow trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss) with a mean initial weight of 270 g fed diets supplemented with astaxanthin in diet concentrations of 60 (group II) and 90 mg/kg (group III) for 35 days. A control (I) group received a diet without astaxanthin. At the end of the experiment, the trout showed average body weight increases of 250.660g, 261.675 g and 234.410 g, and the flesh reached a level of 0.695 mg/kg, 10.539 mg/kg and 11.954 mg carotenoid/kg in groups I, II and III, …
The Effect Of Water Current On Omega-3 Fatty Acids Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Fillets, Mehmet Çeli̇k
The Effect Of Water Current On Omega-3 Fatty Acids Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Fillets, Mehmet Çeli̇k
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, the effects of water current on omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids of trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss) were investigated. Compared with group B the fish of group A showed a higher content of the individual n-3 fatty acids C18:3 n-3, C18:4 n-3, C20:4 n-3, C20:5 n-3 (p
Immunohistochemical Localization Of Cytokeratin, Vimentin And Alpa-Smooth Muscle Actin Micro And Intermediate Filaments In Canine Mammary Tumors, Ümi̇t H. Mi̇lli̇, Rifki Haziroğlu, Yilmaz Aydin, M. Yavuz Gülbahar
Immunohistochemical Localization Of Cytokeratin, Vimentin And Alpa-Smooth Muscle Actin Micro And Intermediate Filaments In Canine Mammary Tumors, Ümi̇t H. Mi̇lli̇, Rifki Haziroğlu, Yilmaz Aydin, M. Yavuz Gülbahar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Forty-six formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded canine mammary tumors, 15 benign and 31 malignant, were studied immunohistochemically. Mouse monoclonal anti-alpha-cytokeratin 18, mouse monoclonal anti-alpha-cytokeratin (pan cytokeratin), mouse monoclonal anti-alpha-smooth muscle actin and mouse monoclonal anti-vimentin antibodies were used. The ductal and acinar epithelium stained positively for cytokeratin 18 and pan cytokeratin, although there was no immunoreactivity in some tumors. Metaplastic squamous cells in two solid carcinomas were positive for both cytokeratin 18 and pan cytokeratin. It was a notable finding that there were unreactive epithelial cells in some tumors for broad spectrum cytokeratin antibody (pan cytokeratin). Myofibroblasts in benign and malignant tumors were …
Acute Phase Effect Of Trichloroethylene Ingestion On Some Biological Markers In Dogs, Recep Aslan, Mehmet Tütüncü, S. Oktay Aslan, Yilmaz Dündar
Acute Phase Effect Of Trichloroethylene Ingestion On Some Biological Markers In Dogs, Recep Aslan, Mehmet Tütüncü, S. Oktay Aslan, Yilmaz Dündar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Trichloroethylene (TE) is an environmental toxic solvent hazardous to human and domestic animals and well known in the industrial sector. The purpose of this study was to determine whether oral TE plays a role in lipid oxidation and tissue damage. Fourteen dogs were treated with an oral toxic dose of 0.5 ml/kg T.E. The acute changes that occurred in creatine kimase (CK), malondialdehyte (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were investigated in blood samples taken before application and 8, 24, 48, 72 and 168 hours after treatment. SOD and GSH-Px activities decreased, protein, albumin and alcalen phosphate did …
Investigations On The Reproduction Properties Of The Common Carp ( Cyprinus Carpio L., 1758) Population In Kazova Kaz Lake, Tokat, Turkey, Mehmet Karataş
Investigations On The Reproduction Properties Of The Common Carp ( Cyprinus Carpio L., 1758) Population In Kazova Kaz Lake, Tokat, Turkey, Mehmet Karataş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This reseacrh was carried out fron November 1995 to October 1997 in Kazova Kaz Lake of tokat province. In this period, a total of 759 Common carp ( Cyprinus carpio L., 1758) were examined. The aim of this study was to determine some reproduction features of the common carp i.e. the spawning season, fecundity, maturity age and sex ratio. The spawning took place from March to April. Both the males and females were found to attain maturity when two years old.
Pathological Findings In The First Case Of Caprine Paratuberculosis (Johne's Disease) In Elazığ, Erkan Karadaş, Nursal Meti̇n, İhsan Yaman
Pathological Findings In The First Case Of Caprine Paratuberculosis (Johne's Disease) In Elazığ, Erkan Karadaş, Nursal Meti̇n, İhsan Yaman
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Caprine paratuberculosis (Johne's disease) was diagnosed according to pathomorphological findings in a 5-year-old indigenous female hairy goat in ElazİÛ. Diagnosis was confirmed by demonstration of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (M.a. paratuberculosis) in the intestinal smears and tissue sections stained with the Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) method, and also detection of specific M.a. paratuberculosis DNA by the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
Determination Of Prevalence Of Paratuberculosis In Dairy Cattle By Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr), Burhan Çeti̇nkaya, Adi̇le Muz, Hasan Basri̇ Ertaş, Hasan Öngör, İ. Yavuz Sezen, H. Basri̇ Gülcü
Determination Of Prevalence Of Paratuberculosis In Dairy Cattle By Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr), Burhan Çeti̇nkaya, Adi̇le Muz, Hasan Basri̇ Ertaş, Hasan Öngör, İ. Yavuz Sezen, H. Basri̇ Gülcü
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of paratuberculosis in dairy cattle in ElazİÛ and the surrounding villages. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based on IS900, an insertion sequence specific to Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis, was used to detect mycobacterial DNA in milk samples of 500 dairy cows. The detection limit of the PCR was assessed by spiking a known negative milk sample with a dilution series (1x10 9 to 10 bacteria/ml) of reference M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis culture). In the agarose gel examination of the PCR amplified products, approximately 50 bacteria/ml were detected. In the examination …
A Study On Blood Group Allelles Of Denizli Fowl, Fevzi̇ Tahi̇r Aksoy, Okan Ertuğrul, Fati̇h Atasoy, Şükrü Gürler, Meti̇n Erdoğan
A Study On Blood Group Allelles Of Denizli Fowl, Fevzi̇ Tahi̇r Aksoy, Okan Ertuğrul, Fati̇h Atasoy, Şükrü Gürler, Meti̇n Erdoğan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Blood group alleles and their frequencies were estimated within a Denizli fowl flock. Sixteen full sib family groups we- re formed to facilitate the identification of segregating alleles. Immune antisera were produced by means of reciprocal immunizati- ons between the parents. Reference reagents were obtained from W. E. Briles, Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Illino- is University. Reference reagents were used for the blood typing. In the flock in question, the allele genes which belong to blood group systems A, B, C, D, E and L were estimated and their frequencies calculated. In the A blood group system, A1 , …
Cost Of Mastitis In Scottish Dairy Herds With Low And High Subclinical Mastitis Problems, Cengi̇z Yalçin
Cost Of Mastitis In Scottish Dairy Herds With Low And High Subclinical Mastitis Problems, Cengi̇z Yalçin
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to estimate the cost of mastitis and the contribution of each cost component of mastitis to the total mastitis induced cost in herds with low and high levels of subclinical mastitis under Scottish field conditions. It was estimated that mastitis cost £140 per cow/year to the average Scottish dairy farmer in 1996. However, this figure was as low as £69 per cow/year in herds with lower levels of subclinical mastitis, and as high as £228 cow/year in herds with high sub- clinical mastitis. The magnitude and proportion of the cost components in the total …
Effects Of Environmental Temperature And Dietary Ascorbic Acid On The Diurnal Feeding Pattern Of Broilers, Hasan Rüştü Kutlu, J. Michael Forbes
Effects Of Environmental Temperature And Dietary Ascorbic Acid On The Diurnal Feeding Pattern Of Broilers, Hasan Rüştü Kutlu, J. Michael Forbes
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The present study was carried out to determine the diurnal feeding patterns of broiler chickens given a choice between ascorbic acid (AA) supplemented and unsupplemented feeds under heated or unheated conditions. Broiler chickens were offered supplemented (with 200 mg AA/kg feed) and unsupplemented feeds, and the feeding behaviour for each feed was monitored by continuous recording of the weight of the feed container for 4 days under unheated (UH) and the next 4 days under heated (H) conditions. The weight and timing of each meal was used to calculate cumulative feed intake, AA intake, number of meals, mean meal size …
Arkansas Animal Science Department Report 1999, Zelpha B. Johnson, D. Wayne Kellogg
Arkansas Animal Science Department Report 1999, Zelpha B. Johnson, D. Wayne Kellogg
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Series
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Narrowed Area And Additional Feeding On Some Physiological Characteristics Ofhoney Bee (Apis Mellifera L.) Colonies, Ahmet Güler
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The study was conducted at Alata Horticultural Research institute between 1994 and 1996. The aim of the study was to obtain a strong colony by way of supersedure and empty frames, feeding with saccharose syrup and encouraging egg laying of queen bees at the end of summer. According to the results, there were significant differences among treatments in terms of the development of colony population, brood rearing activity and honey yield. Treatments had no significant effect on wax building activity and swarming tendency.
Fattening Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Akkaraman Crosses (F1 And B1) With German Blackheaded Mutton And Hampshire Down Male Lambs, Ali̇ Akmaz, Emi̇n Teki̇n, Cafer Tepeli̇, Ramazan Kadak
Fattening Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Akkaraman Crosses (F1 And B1) With German Blackheaded Mutton And Hampshire Down Male Lambs, Ali̇ Akmaz, Emi̇n Teki̇n, Cafer Tepeli̇, Ramazan Kadak
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to investigate the fattening and carcass characteristics of German Blackheaded Mutton (GBM) x Akkaraman (A) F1, GBM x (GBM x A) B1, Hampshire Down (HD) x A F1 and HD x (HD x A) B1 male lambs. Ten GBM x A (F1), 4 GBM x (GBM x A) B1, 10 (HD) x A (F1) and 4 HD x (HD x A) B1 male lambs were used for fattening traits, and six of each breed from F1 genotypes, four of each breed from B1 genotypes for carcass traits. The lambs were fed, from the beginning at …
Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidant Enzymes And Pyruvate Kinase Activity In Rats With Carbontetrachloride-Induced Cirrhosis, Seval Yilmaz, İbrahi̇m Hali̇l Bahçeci̇oğlu
Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidant Enzymes And Pyruvate Kinase Activity In Rats With Carbontetrachloride-Induced Cirrhosis, Seval Yilmaz, İbrahi̇m Hali̇l Bahçeci̇oğlu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Changes in the level of malondialdehyde (MDA, a degradative product of lipid peroxidation) and in the antioxidant defense system in rats with carbon tetrachloride-induced liver cirrhosis were studied, in order to determine whether there is any relation between these parameters and the disease. Liver cirrhosis was induced in Wistar-Albino rats by carbon tetrachloride (0.15 gr/100 gr body weight) which was injected subcutanously three times a week for six weeks. In the liver, the level of tissue malondialdehyde was analysed according to Yagi's method; and glutathione peroxidase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, pyruvate kinase activities according to Beutler's method. The level of liver malondialdehyde …
The Effect Of Lactation Number On Milk Production And Reproduction In Holstein Cows, Mahi̇ye Özçeli̇k, Rafet Arpacik
The Effect Of Lactation Number On Milk Production And Reproduction In Holstein Cows, Mahi̇ye Özçeli̇k, Rafet Arpacik
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to investigate the effect of lactation number on milk production and reproduction. Data on milk and reproductive traits in the first five lactations of Holstein cows reared at Bala State Farm were used. The following characteristics were studied: milk yield, lactation duration and dry period. The following reproductive traits were also studied: number of inseminations per conception, service period, gestation period and calving interval. According to the results, in general milk yield increased but lactation duration decreased with increasing lactation number. However, no linear relationship was determined between dry period and lactation number. The effect …
Effects Of Vitamins A, E And Selenium On Reproductive Performance And Serum Levels Ofsome Biochemical Parameters In Ewes, And Birth Weight And Survival Rates In Their Lambs, Mehmet Avci, Zi̇ya Karakilçik, Rahmi̇ Kanat
Effects Of Vitamins A, E And Selenium On Reproductive Performance And Serum Levels Ofsome Biochemical Parameters In Ewes, And Birth Weight And Survival Rates In Their Lambs, Mehmet Avci, Zi̇ya Karakilçik, Rahmi̇ Kanat
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
It has been reported that vitamins A and E and Se affected the reproductive performance and some biochemical parameters in ewes, and the numbers, concentration and motility of spermatozoa in rams. In addition, Se and vitamin E have important functions in the etiology of WMD. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the effects of vitamin A and E and Se supplementation on reproductive performance and some biochemical parameters in ewes, and birth weight and survival rates of lambs. Four groups were formed (A, B, C, D) and fed with a vitamin A, E and Se supplemented diet as follows. …
Effects Of E And C Vitamins On The Growth And Immunity Of The Angora Goat Kids Exposedto Stress, Hali̇t İmi̇k, Meli̇h Aytaç, Behi̇ç Coşkun, Hati̇ce Fi̇danci
Effects Of E And C Vitamins On The Growth And Immunity Of The Angora Goat Kids Exposedto Stress, Hali̇t İmi̇k, Meli̇h Aytaç, Behi̇ç Coşkun, Hati̇ce Fi̇danci
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of administration of vitamin E and C on the live weight gain, anti-body levels against Brucella melitensis (Rev.1) vaccine and liveability of Angora goat kids separated from their mothers at the age of 21 days, and then exposed to stress. Forty kids were used in this study. They were divided into four groups having ten kids per group. This study was conducted with the control group (+) in which the kids were not separated from their mothers until the wean-ing period, a group(-) which was exposed to stress and being …
Effects Of Isofluran On Cardiac Performance In Dogs With Experimental Acute Hemorrhagic, Utku Bakirel, Yücel Meral, Abdullah Kayar, Tarik Bi̇lal, Oktay Düzgün
Effects Of Isofluran On Cardiac Performance In Dogs With Experimental Acute Hemorrhagic, Utku Bakirel, Yücel Meral, Abdullah Kayar, Tarik Bi̇lal, Oktay Düzgün
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The effects of isofluran on cardiac performance in dogs with experimental acute hemorrhagic anemia (AHA) were inves-tigated. A local anesthetic agent was administered to dogs in the control group (=2) and isofluran to dogs in the experimental group (n=6). Left ventricle systolic and diastolic blood pressure with filling and ejection time before and 15 min after AHA were deter-mined in all dogs. While left ventricle systolic blood pressure decreased (from 114±3 mm/Hg to 54±4 mm/Hg) and diastolic blood pressure decreased (from 88±6 mm/Hg to 40±2 mm/Hg), filling time increased (from 0.16±0.025 mm/sec to 0.40±0.065 mm/sec, p
Kinetics And Inhibition By Some Amino Acids Of Arginase In Cattle Rumen Tissue, Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Sema Temi̇zer Ozan
Kinetics And Inhibition By Some Amino Acids Of Arginase In Cattle Rumen Tissue, Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Sema Temi̇zer Ozan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The effects of some amino acids on arginase activity in cattle rumen tissue were studied. L-amino acids, such as valine, leucine, isoleucine, ornithine, cysteine, proline, lysine inhibited the enzyme activity noncompetitively. On the other hand, histidine and hydroxyproline were not determined to have any inhibitory effect on the enzyme activity. Isoleucine, valine, leucine, cysteine, ornithine were more strongly inhibitory than proline and lysine.
Heavy Metal Levels In Mussels ( Unio Stevenianus Krynicki) Obtained From Van Lake, Ender Yarsan, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇li̇, İdri̇s Türel
Heavy Metal Levels In Mussels ( Unio Stevenianus Krynicki) Obtained From Van Lake, Ender Yarsan, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇li̇, İdri̇s Türel
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to evaluate heavy metal levels in mussels ( Unio stevenianus Krynicki) obtained from Van Lake. A total of 120 samples representing each of the four seasons was collected between 01.01.1994 and 01.01.1995. The organic parts of the samples were ashed with a mixture of magnesium oxide and magnesium nitrate according to the dry ashing method and arsenic residues were measured by silver diethyldithyocarbamate in UV spectrophotometer; copper, cadmium, zinc and lead levels were also determined using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. In the analysis of the 120 samples for residues of heavy mettals, the average …
The Effect Of Amitraz Poisoning On Formation Of Methemoglobin And Hemolytic Anemia In Guinea-Pigs, Meltem Şi̇reli̇, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Ayhan Fi̇lazi̇
The Effect Of Amitraz Poisoning On Formation Of Methemoglobin And Hemolytic Anemia In Guinea-Pigs, Meltem Şi̇reli̇, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Ayhan Fi̇lazi̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This investigation was carried out to determine the effect of amitraz poisoning on the the formation of methemoglobin and osmotic fragility of erytrocytes. in this study, 12 guinea-pigs, weighing 250-300 gr were used. They were equally divided into two groups, control and experimental. The animals in the experimental group were intraperitoneally injected with amitraz at a dose of 1 mg/kg body weight. One hour after amitraz injections, erytrocyte, hematocrit, hemoglobin levels and also percent hemolysis of erytrocytes were measured in the blood samples taken from the control and experimental groups. In the experimental group, the value of hemoglobin was lower …
The Lysosomal Enzyme Activities Of Fresh, Cooled, Frozen And Smoked Salmon Fish Species (Onchorhyncus Keta And Salmo Salar), Hartmut Rehbein, Şükran Çakli
The Lysosomal Enzyme Activities Of Fresh, Cooled, Frozen And Smoked Salmon Fish Species (Onchorhyncus Keta And Salmo Salar), Hartmut Rehbein, Şükran Çakli
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Frozen-thawed fish and fillets are being marketed as fresh fish fillets. One of the methods which helps us to differentiate unfrozen from frozen-thawed fish fillet is the enzymatic method. By means of the freezing and thawing process lysosomal enzymes are released. Lysosomal enzyme activities have the enzymes which decompose protein, carbohydrate, fat and nucleic acids. In this research, fresh, stored in ice, frozen and smoked salmon fish (Onchorhyncus ketaand Salmo salar) have been used. In press juice and in extracts of these fish a muscle lysosomal enzyme \alpha-Glucosidase (E.C. 3.2.1.20) in activitation quantities was detected. The lysosomal enzyme activities of …
Detection Of Leptospira Species By Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) In Urine Of Cattle, Burhan Çeti̇nkaya, Hasan Basri̇ Ertaş, Hasan Öngör, Adi̇le Muz
Detection Of Leptospira Species By Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) In Urine Of Cattle, Burhan Çeti̇nkaya, Hasan Basri̇ Ertaş, Hasan Öngör, Adi̇le Muz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to investigate the prevalance of leptospirosis in the urine of cattle slaughtered in three major abattoirs in the east of Turkey. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based on a pair of genus-specific primers was used to detect leptospiral DNA in the urine samples of 473 cattle, 284 of which were from Elazig, 112 from Malatya and 77 from Diyarbakir. The detection limit of the method was determined to be approximately five bacteria per ml of urine. In the examination of urine samples, 4.02% (19/473) (95% confidence intervals [Cl] 2.4-6.2) were found to be positive by …
Nonambulatory Tetraparesis Secondary To Cervical Vertebral Canal Stenosis In A Great Dane, Ömer Beşalti, Sai̇t Tong, Ahmet Özak, Faruk Akin
Nonambulatory Tetraparesis Secondary To Cervical Vertebral Canal Stenosis In A Great Dane, Ömer Beşalti, Sai̇t Tong, Ahmet Özak, Faruk Akin
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A five-year-old male Great Dane was presented with nonambulatory tetraparesis and during the drip follow-up period its neurologic status became worse, despite conservative management for 10 days. Ligamentum flavum disease, dorsal bony compression and malformation of the articular process were diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A dorsal laminectomy was performed. Physiotherapy, including massage, flexion and extension of the limbs, was done twice a day. Voluntary standing and walking were observed during the fourth week after the operation. From a telephone conversation with the owner it was determined that there was no problem in standing up and trotting in the …
Pharmacokinetics Of Oxytetracycline In Sheep After Various Intravenous Doses, Muhammad Yar, Mahmood Ahmad, Nadeem Irfan Bukhari, Muhammad Naveed Akhtar Khawaja
Pharmacokinetics Of Oxytetracycline In Sheep After Various Intravenous Doses, Muhammad Yar, Mahmood Ahmad, Nadeem Irfan Bukhari, Muhammad Naveed Akhtar Khawaja
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Pharmacokinetics of oxytetracycline were investigated in 20 sheep following intravenous injection of 40, 80 and 160 mg/kg doses. An increase in concentration of oxytetracycline was found with increasing dose at all the sampling times in each animal. The peak plasma concentration of oxytetracycline attained after intravenous administration of 40, 80 and 160 mg/kg of the drug was 18.67±0.09, 40.63±0.16 and 86.51±0.10 mg/ml, respectively. These plasma concentrations decreased with plasma half lives of 10.88 ± 0.29, 5.87 ± 0.08 and 7.35 ± 0.08 hours respectively. Oxytetracycyine resided, as indicated by MRT for 11.23±0.25, 5.78±0.08, 6.73±0.05 hours post dosing of 40, 80 …
Effects Of Heat Stress On Some Blood Parameters In Broilers, Özge Altan, Ali̇ Altan, Meti̇n Çabuk, Hakan Bayraktar
Effects Of Heat Stress On Some Blood Parameters In Broilers, Özge Altan, Ali̇ Altan, Meti̇n Çabuk, Hakan Bayraktar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of the present study was to determine the effects of acute heat stress on the proportions of leucocyte components and hematocrit values in broiler chickens. Exposure of broiler chickens to 39±1 °C for 2 h at 44 d of age caused an increase in rectal temperatures, and in heterophil and basophil ratios. The H/L ratio also increased from 0.25 to 0.43. The exposure of the broilers to acute heat stress resulted in decreased monocyte and lymphocyte proportions whereas the proportion of eosinophil and the hematocrit values were not affected. It was concluded that a temperature high enough to …
Effects Of Propylthiouracil-Induced Hypothyroidism On Plasma Lipid Table In Rabbits, İsmai̇l Çeli̇k, Vedat Türkoğlu, Eşref Yeği̇n
Effects Of Propylthiouracil-Induced Hypothyroidism On Plasma Lipid Table In Rabbits, İsmai̇l Çeli̇k, Vedat Türkoğlu, Eşref Yeği̇n
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Hypothyroidism is commonly associated with hyperlipidemia. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Propylthiouracil-induced hypothyroidism on the plasma lipid profile in rabbits. This investigation was performed on male, white New Zealand ( Oryctolagus cuniculus huxley) rabbits. Twenty rabbits were used; each of the two groups (hypothyroidism and control) consisted of ten animals. Hypothyroidism was induced by oral administration of Propylthiouracil 50 mg.kg -1 for three weeks. The mean values of Triiodothyronine (T 3 ), thyroxine (T 4 ), free T 3 (FT 3 ) and free T 4 (FT 4 ) were 121.7±32.7 ng/d1, 1.81±0.60 µg/dl, …