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Investigation On The Skin Structure Of Hampshire Down X Akkaraman, Awassi And Konya Merino Crossbred (F1 And B1) Sheep, Reşat Nuri̇ Aşti, Nevi̇n Kurtdede
Investigation On The Skin Structure Of Hampshire Down X Akkaraman, Awassi And Konya Merino Crossbred (F1 And B1) Sheep, Reşat Nuri̇ Aşti, Nevi̇n Kurtdede
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible changes in the skin structure of F1 and B1 cross-breeds, which were obtained by crossing Hampshire Downs with Akkaramans, Awassis and Konya Merinos respectively. The skin of five animals from each genotype group was used in this study. Over a period of five years and in each season, biopsy samples of various body regions (neck, flank and hip) were obtained. The results of this investigation can be summarized as follows. When compared with their pure lines, the raw skin characteristics of F1 and B1 cross-breeds of Hampshire Down x Akkaraman …
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
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 …
Natural Ovine Dermatophilosis: Clinical Aspects And Efficacy Of Penicillin/Streptomycin Treatment, Servet Seki̇n, Özgül Mukaddes Eli̇tok, Bülent Eli̇tok, Adnan Suay
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 …
Effects Of Progesterone And Testosterone On The Hyaluronidase Activities And Sperm Characteristics In Sheep, Sadetti̇n Tanyildizi, Tanzer Bozkurt
Effects Of Progesterone And Testosterone On The Hyaluronidase Activities And Sperm Characteristics In Sheep, Sadetti̇n Tanyildizi, Tanzer Bozkurt
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of progesterone and testosterone hormones on the hyaluronidase activities of serum and semen and on sperm characteristics in sheep. Thirty healthy Akkaraman sheep were used. The progesterone and testosterone were injected intramuscularly at the rate of 0.5 mg/kg and 5 mg/kg, respectively. Then the blood and semen samples were obtained from the sheep at 1, 2, 4, 24, 48, 72 and 168 h. The serum hyaluronidase activities of ewes and rams in progesterone and testosterone groups increased significantly (p < 0.01, p < 0.001) when compared with the control groups at all times. Additionally, there were significant (p < 0.001) increases in the levels of semen hyaluronidase activity in the progesterone group except at 4 h. Furthermore, semen hyaluronidase activities in the testosterone group were detected to decrease significantly (p < 0.01) in comparison with the control rams except at 4 h. The use of progesterone and testosterone caused a significant (p < 0.05, p < 0.01) increase in spermatozoa motility, respectively. However, sperm concentrations were determined to decrease significantly (p < 0.01, p < 0.001) in both groups. Although the values for semen volume decreased significantly (p < 0.05, p < 0.01) in the progesterone group, the same values were observed to increase significantly (p < 0.01) in the testosterone group except at 48 h when compared with the control groups. The results of this study showed that there were no significant correlations between semen hyaluronidase activities and sperm characteristics. In conclusion, the use of both hormones did not have any deleterious effects on hyaluronidase activities but for the semen samples in the testosterone groups. However, progesterone and testosterone hormones cause harmful effects on the fertilization ability of rams due to decreased sperm concentration values.
Investigations On Improving The Meat Production Of Slaughter Lambs By Crossbreeding Studies Between Turkish Merino, Chios And Kıvırcık Sheep Breeds 1. Fertility, Lamb Survival And Growth Of Lambs, Mustafa Özcan, Alper Yilmaz, Münevver Akgündüz
Investigations On Improving The Meat Production Of Slaughter Lambs By Crossbreeding Studies Between Turkish Merino, Chios And Kıvırcık Sheep Breeds 1. Fertility, Lamb Survival And Growth Of Lambs, Mustafa Özcan, Alper Yilmaz, Münevver Akgündüz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out at Marmara Animal Research Institute in 1998-1999. The aim was to investigate the improvement in lamb production achieved by the use of Turkish Merino rams as a father line for the production of two-way and three-way crossbred slaughter lambs, together with intensive fattening programs. In this first part of the study, the fertility of ewes and the survival and growth characteristics of lambs were taken into consideration. For the fertility characteristics of Kıvırcık, Chios x Kıvırcık (F_1) and Turkish Merino ewes mated with Turkish Merino rams, conception rates were 75%, 88% and 93.33%, litter sizes …
Effects Of Selenium On Thyroid Hormone Levels In Sheep, Ahmet Ateşşahi̇n, İbrahi̇m Pi̇ri̇nçci̇, Feri̇t Gürsu, Gürkan Çikim
Effects Of Selenium On Thyroid Hormone Levels In Sheep, Ahmet Ateşşahi̇n, İbrahi̇m Pi̇ri̇nçci̇, Feri̇t Gürsu, Gürkan Çikim
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, the thyroid hormone levels in sheep experimentally treated with selenium were investigated. Twelve Akkaraman sheep were used in the investigation. Selenium was given intramuscularly at doses of 0.1 (Group 1) and 0.4 mg/kg (Group 2). The blood samples were taken from the jugular vein at 1, 2, 4, 8, 24, 48, 96 and 144 hours after the administration. Serum triiodotyronine (T3), thyroxin (T4), free triiodotironine (fT3) and free thyroxin (fT4) levels were determined using a hormone autoanalyzer. In the comparison between the groups, it was shown that serum T3 levels reached the maximum levels at the 96^{th} …
Transfer Of In Vitro Produced Sheep Embryos, Sema Bi̇rler, Serhat Pabuccuoğlu, Hatem Atalla, Serhat Alkan, Özen Banu Özdaş, Süleyman Bacinoğlu, Ümüt Ci̇ri̇t, İrem Zavar, Mehmet Emi̇n Cumhur Sönmez, İrfan Kamuran İleri̇
Transfer Of In Vitro Produced Sheep Embryos, Sema Bi̇rler, Serhat Pabuccuoğlu, Hatem Atalla, Serhat Alkan, Özen Banu Özdaş, Süleyman Bacinoğlu, Ümüt Ci̇ri̇t, İrem Zavar, Mehmet Emi̇n Cumhur Sönmez, İrfan Kamuran İleri̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objective of the present study was to transfer sheep embryos produced in vitro to recipient ewes. Ovaries were taken from slaughtered Kıvırcık ewes and transferred to the laboratory in phosphate buffered saline (PBS) at 30-35 ºC. The cumulus-oocyte complexes were obtained by slicing and washing 1-6 mm diameter follicles and matured for 24 h in medium 199 supplemented with sodium pyruvate, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and 10% fetal calf serum (FCS) at 38.5 ºC under 5% CO_2 in humidified atmosphere. Fresh semen was collected from three Kıvırcık rams, pooled and prepared for in vitro fertilization by …
Some Mineral Substance Levels In Serum Of Sheep And Goat Grazing In Hatay Region, Suat Erdoğan, Yaşar Ergün, Zeynep Erdoğan, Tünay Kontaş
Some Mineral Substance Levels In Serum Of Sheep And Goat Grazing In Hatay Region, Suat Erdoğan, Yaşar Ergün, Zeynep Erdoğan, Tünay Kontaş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out on 93 sheep and 92 goats which were all clinically healthy and raised in the pasture conditions in the Hatay region. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein between June and July (1999) in Altınözü, Reyhanlı, Yayladağı, Samandağı and Dörtyol province. Serum samples were analysed by atomic absorption spectrophotometry for copper and zinc. Sodium and potassium levels were determined by flame photometry, calcium levels were quantified by Eppendorf photometry, magnesium was measured by spectrophotometry and selenium was determined by fluorometry. In the Hatay region, Mg 1.08±0.02 mmol/L, Ca 2.38±0.06 mmol/L, Na 149.07±2.06 mmol/L, K …
An Investigation Of The Effects Of Ivermectin On Blood Serum, Semen Hyaluronidase Activities And Spermatological Characteristics In Sheep, Sadetti̇n Tanyildizi, Tanzer Bozkurt
An Investigation Of The Effects Of Ivermectin On Blood Serum, Semen Hyaluronidase Activities And Spermatological Characteristics In Sheep, Sadetti̇n Tanyildizi, Tanzer Bozkurt
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to investigate the effects of ivermectin on the hyaluronidase activities of blood serum and semen and on the sperm characteristics in sheep. In this investigation 18 sheep, at the age of 2 years and weighing between 50-60kg were used. After the administration of ivermectin subcutanously at a dose of 0.2 mg/kg, semen and blood samples were taken at different times. The hyaluronidase activities of blood serum and semen samples in sheep were determined to increase significantly (p
Histological And Morphometric Features Of The Skin Of Native And Hybrid (F_1) Sheep, Nesri̇n Özfi̇li̇z, Mi̇ne Balikçier, Hati̇ce Erdost, Berri̇n Zik
Histological And Morphometric Features Of The Skin Of Native And Hybrid (F_1) Sheep, Nesri̇n Özfi̇li̇z, Mi̇ne Balikçier, Hati̇ce Erdost, Berri̇n Zik
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
It was found that the histological features of all native and hybrid sheep skins used in this study were similar to those well documented previously. The total skin thickness was determined to be thickest for Hampshire X Kıvırcık (F_1) (3507.2 \mu), and thinnest for Kıvırcık (2897.8 \mu). It was observed that the stratum corneum of the skin of Kıvırcık and Kıvırcık hybrids was thicker than that of Karacabey Merino and their hybrids. The deposition of lipids was seen on the surface of the epidermis of Karacabey Merino sheep and their hybrids. When compared with the other breed, it was noted …
Investigation On The Skin Structure Of Lincoln Longwool X Konya Merino Cross-Bred (F1 And B1) Sheep, Nevi̇n Kurtdede
Investigation On The Skin Structure Of Lincoln Longwool X Konya Merino Cross-Bred (F1 And B1) Sheep, Nevi̇n Kurtdede
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible changes in the skin structure of F1 and B1 cross-breeds, which were obtained by crossing Lincoln Longwools with Konya Merinos. The skin of five animals from each genotype group was used in this study. Over a period of five years and in each season, biopsy samples of various body regions (neck, flank and hip) were obtained. The results of this investigation can be summarized as follows. When compared with their pure lines, the raw skin characteristics of F1 and B1 cross-breeds were found to be superior. However, wool production in …
Research Into The Levels Of Fluorine In The Drinking Water Sources Of Cappadoccia, Turkey And Into Fluorosis In Sheep In The Region, H. Tamer Dodurka, M. Erman Or, Abdullah Kayar, Fuat Kar
Research Into The Levels Of Fluorine In The Drinking Water Sources Of Cappadoccia, Turkey And Into Fluorosis In Sheep In The Region, H. Tamer Dodurka, M. Erman Or, Abdullah Kayar, Fuat Kar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the levels of fluorine in drinking water in the Cappadoccia region, which is surrounded by three volcanic mountains and to determine whether cases of fluorosis in sheep exist in the region. The research was carried out on a total of 62 water samples from different water sources in the Ürgüp district of Cappadoccia where there is considerable stock-breeding, and subsequently in Göreme, Avanos, central Nevşehir and their surrounding villages. Ten water samples were collected from sources, regularly monitored for the levels of fluorine, around Kadıköy, Avcılar, Tekirdağ, Çorlu and Edirne and were …
The Prevalance And Distribution Of Eimeria Species Found In Sheep In Van, Abdurrahman Gül, Serdar Değer
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%).
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
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 …
Investigation Of The Live Weight, Body Measurements And Fiber Diameter Of The Deutsches Merinofleischschaf And Karacabey Merino Sheep Using Cluster Analysis, İsmai̇l Safa Gürcan, Hali̇l Akçapinar
Investigation Of The Live Weight, Body Measurements And Fiber Diameter Of The Deutsches Merinofleischschaf And Karacabey Merino Sheep Using Cluster Analysis, İsmai̇l Safa Gürcan, Hali̇l Akçapinar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
As regards fiber diameter quality and yields, Turkish Merinos have proven successful. They have better fertility and meat yields than native species bred in Turkey. It is of significance to know the similarity degree between Turkish Merinos and Deutsches Merinofleischschaf. Various methods of statistical analysis may be employed to determine the similarity degree between related species. One of the methods to be employed is cluster analysis. In this study, the live weight, body measurements and fiber diameter of these two genotypes were determined by cluster analysis. The hierarchical clustering and SLINK techniques and Euclidean distance method were used for clustering. …
The Prevalance Of Tick Species (Ixodoidea) In Cattle, Sheep And Goats In The Burdur Region, Turkey, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur
The Prevalance Of Tick Species (Ixodoidea) In Cattle, Sheep And Goats In The Burdur Region, Turkey, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted with the aim of identifying the tick species infesting cattle, sheep and goats and their seasonal activities in the Burdur area of Turkey. The study was carried out between 1 September 1999 and 31 August 2000 on animals owned by local farmers in Burdur and 14 surrounding villages. The study centres were visited twice a month. The ticks collected from animals and barns were brought to the laboratory and identified at species level by stereo-microscopic examination. A total of 756 cattle, 996 sheep and 698 goats were examined. During the study period, a total of 3280 …
Maximising The Lamb Drop, Don Moir
Maximising The Lamb Drop, Don Moir
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Although reproductive rates vary greatly between individual properties, the average marking percentage in Western Australia still hovers around 75%. In the absence of disease it is possible to improve on this figure by undertaking some straight forward management practices at different stages of the reproductive cycle.