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Correlation Between Biochemical Parameters And Production Traits In Merino Cross Sheep Ii- Hemoglobin And Transferrin Types, Ni̇hat Mert, Handan Gündüz, Vedat Akgündüz, Münevver Akgündüz Jan 2003

Correlation Between Biochemical Parameters And Production Traits In Merino Cross Sheep Ii- Hemoglobin And Transferrin Types, Ni̇hat Mert, Handan Gündüz, Vedat Akgündüz, Münevver Akgündüz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

To determine the relationship between biochemical parameters and production traits in sheep, 111 of the animals raised in the Bandırma Sheep Research Institute were used as living materials. The blood samples of 31 Hampshire Down x Merino, 33 Dorset Down x Merino, 27 German Black Headed x Merino and 20 Border Leicester x Merino crosses were taken. Transferrin (Tf) and haemoglobin (Hb) types were determined. Some production traits such as greasy fleece weight, staple length, fiber diameter, ondulance and lamb birth weight were estimated. Important correlations between Hb AB and lamb birth weights (P < 0.05), Hb AB and greasy fleece weight in SBA x Merino crosses (P < 0.05), Hb AB and greasy fleece weight in Border Leicester x Merino crosses (P < 0.05), Tf B type and greasy fleece weight in SBA x Merino and Border Leicester x Merino crosses (P < 0.05) and Tf A type and lamb birth weight in SBA x Merino crosses (P < 0.05) were also determined.

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Correlation Between Biochemical Parameters And Production Traits In Merino Cross Sheep Iii-Glucose, Alkaline Phosphatase, Ceruloplasmin, Ni̇hat Mert, Handan Gündüz, Vedat Akgündüz, Münevver Akgündüz Jan 2003

Correlation Between Biochemical Parameters And Production Traits In Merino Cross Sheep Iii-Glucose, Alkaline Phosphatase, Ceruloplasmin, Ni̇hat Mert, Handan Gündüz, Vedat Akgündüz, Münevver Akgündüz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A group of 111 sheep raised in the Bandırma Sheep Research Institute were used as living materials for this study. Blood samples from 31 Hampshire Down x Merino, 33 Dorset Down x Merino, 27 German Black Headed x Merino and 20 Border Leicester x Merino crosses were taken. Plasma glucose, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and ceruloplasmin levels were determined. Some production traits such as greasy fleece weight, staple length, fiber diameter, ondulance, lamb birth weight, reproduction traits and the live weight gain of lambs were estimated. There were blood glucose differences between the breeds and an important correlation between greasy fleece …

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Identification Of Staphylococci Isolated From Chickens And The Determination Of Their Susceptibility To Some Antibiotics, Gülay Altay, Oktay Keski̇n, Mehmet Akan Jan 2003

Identification Of Staphylococci Isolated From Chickens And The Determination Of Their Susceptibility To Some Antibiotics, Gülay Altay, Oktay Keski̇n, Mehmet Akan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, a total of 120 staphylococci strains, 46 coagulase positive and 74 coagulase negative, isolated from chickens were identified according to the characteristics of their cultural, biochemical and some antibiotic properties. The coagulase positive staphylococci consisted of 28 S. aureus, 9 S. delphini, 3 S. intermedius, 2 S. aureus subsp. anaerobicus, 1 S. schleiferi subsp. coagulans, 1 S. hyicus, and 2 unidentified strains. The coagulase negative staphylococci were identified as 16 S. simulans, 11 S. hyicus, 8 S. saprophyticus, 6 S. epidermidis, 4 S. schleiferi subsp. schleiferi, 4 S. arlettae, 4 S. lentus, 4 S. gallinarum, 3 S. …

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Milk Yield Characteristics Of Karakaş Sheep, Orhan Karaca, Nurhan Akyüz, Seval Andi̇ç, Tufan Altin Jan 2003

Milk Yield Characteristics Of Karakaş Sheep, Orhan Karaca, Nurhan Akyüz, Seval Andi̇ç, Tufan Altin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Milk yield and composition were determined in a total of 85 Karakaş ewes (Akkaraman breed). The data were collected from Yüzüncü Yıl University, Agriculture Faculty's Practice Farm and a rural farm near the University. Lactation length, average daily milk yield and total milk yield were 155.9 ± 4.3 days, 529.6 ± 31.6 ml and 84.7 ± 5.1 l, respectively. Milk fat, total solid and mineral percentages were 7.09 ± 0.25%, 19.75 ± 0.66% and 0.93 ± 0.03%, respectively. The differences between farms were significant (P < 0.05 and P < 0.01) for lactation length, average daily milk yield, total milk yield and milk fat percentage. The milk yields of ewes reared in rural farms were lower. In addition, the correlations between a number of characteristics were significant (P < 0.05 and P < 0.01).

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Color-Coded Duplex Sonography Of Abdominal Blood Vessels In Dogs, Hali̇l Selçuk Bi̇ri̇ci̇k, Adi̇l Öztürk, Ni̇hat Şindak Jan 2003

Color-Coded Duplex Sonography Of Abdominal Blood Vessels In Dogs, Hali̇l Selçuk Bi̇ri̇ci̇k, Adi̇l Öztürk, Ni̇hat Şindak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to demonstrate normal duplex patterns of extra (aorta abdominalis, vena cava caudalis) and intraparenchymatous (vena porta, vena hepatica, renal interlober and splenic artery) vessels with color-coded duplex ultrasonography in healthy dogs. While the wave form of the intraparenchymatous vessels like the vena cava caudalis and hepatic vein were mainly affected by the pressure conditions of the intrathoracic and intraabdominal pressure changes due to respiration and cardiac pulsations, portal blood flow was not affected. The wave form of the aorta abdominalis was triphasic due to tissue resistance. It was biphasic in the renal interlober and …

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Fattening Performances Of Hamdani And Morkaraman Lambs Born In The Breeding Season And Off Season, Orhan Yilmaz, Cafer Tayyar Ateş, Mi̇kai̇l Arslan Jan 2003

Fattening Performances Of Hamdani And Morkaraman Lambs Born In The Breeding Season And Off Season, Orhan Yilmaz, Cafer Tayyar Ateş, Mi̇kai̇l Arslan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to investigate the fattening performance and feed efficiency of Hamdani and Morkaraman lambs born in the breeding season and off season. Ten Morkaraman and 10 Hamdani lambs were used in all fattening seasons. Sixty days after weaning, the lambs were subjected to an adaptation period for 15 days. Then, they were subjected to intensive fattening for 70 days. They were fed concentrate and alfalfa ad libitum in all feeding seasons. For statistical analysis, "t" test, least squares method and Duncan test were used. Daily weight gain and concentrate feed efficiency (kg feed/kg live weight gain) …

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The Effects Of Nikethamide And Dyprophylline Combination On Some In Vivo Haemodynamic Parameters, Cavi̇t Kum, Yusuf Şanli Jan 2003

The Effects Of Nikethamide And Dyprophylline Combination On Some In Vivo Haemodynamic Parameters, Cavi̇t Kum, Yusuf Şanli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, nikethamide (N) and dyprophylline (D), which are thought to improve the possibility of survival and enhance the pharmacodynamic effects on several haemodynamic parameters, were evaluated in respiratory deficient animals. For this purpose, 32 mongrel dogs aged 2-4 years were randomly divided into four equal groups. The drugs were administered intravenously to the dogs, following respiratoric suppression, which was formed by the administration of xylazine-thiopental sodium and restriction of oxygen. Haemodynamic measurements were conducted before, at the time of application (20 mg/kg N, 20 mg/kg D, 20 mg/kg N + 10 mg/kg D and 20 mg/kg N + …

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Dietary Preferences Of Perch (Perca Fluviatilis L., 1758) Inhabiting Derbent Dam Lake (Bafra-Samsun) And Their Relationship With Seasonal And Age-Dependent Variations, Mahmut Yilmaz, Savaş Yilmaz, Şevket Kandemi̇r, Derya Bostanci, Nazmi̇ Polat Jan 2003

Dietary Preferences Of Perch (Perca Fluviatilis L., 1758) Inhabiting Derbent Dam Lake (Bafra-Samsun) And Their Relationship With Seasonal And Age-Dependent Variations, Mahmut Yilmaz, Savaş Yilmaz, Şevket Kandemi̇r, Derya Bostanci, Nazmi̇ Polat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this research was to establish whether the dietary preferences of perch (Perca fluviatilis L., 1758) change due to age and the seasons. Food items were examined by the Geometric Index of Importance (GII) method. The results obtained from this index were also evaluated in relation to seasonal and age-dependent variables. It was observed that the dietary preferences of perch do not change with age and the seasons.

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Digestive System Contents Of The Perch (Perca Fluviatilis L., 1758) Inhabiting Derbent Dam Lake (Bafra-Samsun), Mahmut Yilmaz, Şevket Kandemi̇r, Savaş Yilmaz, Nazmi̇ Polat Jan 2003

Digestive System Contents Of The Perch (Perca Fluviatilis L., 1758) Inhabiting Derbent Dam Lake (Bafra-Samsun), Mahmut Yilmaz, Şevket Kandemi̇r, Savaş Yilmaz, Nazmi̇ Polat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, 239 perch which had been caught between May 1998 and December 2000 from Derbent Dam Lake with a number of different nets, shockers and tackles were examined. The organisms obtained after analyzing the perch stomach contents patterns were examined by means of the Geometric Index of Importance (GII). As a result, a total of 27 food items (19 of which were plant and eight animal) were found in the stomach contents. The percentage of plant diet was 6% and that of animal diet was 94%.

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Some Physical Fleece Characteristics Of Anatolian Merino, White Karaman, Ile De France X Anatolian Merino (F_1) And Ile De France X White Karaman (F_1) Ewes, İbrahi̇m Zafer Arik, Gürsel Dellal, Firat Cengi̇z Jan 2003

Some Physical Fleece Characteristics Of Anatolian Merino, White Karaman, Ile De France X Anatolian Merino (F_1) And Ile De France X White Karaman (F_1) Ewes, İbrahi̇m Zafer Arik, Gürsel Dellal, Firat Cengi̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Some fleece characteristics of Anatolian Merino, White Karaman and their crosses (F_1) with Ile de France ewes were compared to reveal the effects of these crossbreedings. The research material was fleece samples taken from the shoulder, ribs and thigh. Fiber diameter, fiber elasticity and strength and fiber real length were analysed by OFDA, FAFEGRAPH and USTER AL-100, respectively. Staple length and fiber natural length were measured with a ruler and clean wool ratios were calculated with a conditioning oven. As a result of the statistical analysis, it was found that crossing with Ile de France generally had no negative effects …

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A Study On The Effectiveness Of Breeding And Support Policies In Turkey's Cattle Sector, Fahri̇ Yavuz, Ömer Akbulut, Ati̇lla Keski̇n Jan 2003

A Study On The Effectiveness Of Breeding And Support Policies In Turkey's Cattle Sector, Fahri̇ Yavuz, Ömer Akbulut, Ati̇lla Keski̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The proportion of Turkey's cattle that were from high-gene cattle breeds and their crosses has increased from 0.8% to 60.7% over the last four decades. While the total number of cattle declined by 1.65 million head, total milk and meat production increased by 298% and 428% to 8.91 million and 359,000 tons, respectively. At the same time, milk per cow and meat per head increased by 184% and 144% to 1688 kg and 171 kg, respectively. According to a three-stage least-square regression analysis, milk per cow and meat per head, support policies since 1972 and milk and meat prices had …

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Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidant Enzymes And Levels Of Nitric Oxide In Sheep Infected With Fasciola Hepatica, Fulya Benzer, Sema Temi̇zer Ozan Jan 2003

Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidant Enzymes And Levels Of Nitric Oxide In Sheep Infected With Fasciola Hepatica, Fulya Benzer, Sema Temi̇zer Ozan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the levels of malondialdehyde and activities of catalase and glutathione peroxidase, two antioxidant enzymes, and the levels of nitric oxide in sheep infected with Fasciola hepatica were measured. The level of malondialdehyde in plasma and tissue was measured according to the Yagi and Ohkawa methods, respectively. The activities of catalase and glutathione peroxidase were measured according to the methods of Aebi and Beutler, respectively. The level of nitric oxide was determined by the method of Griess. There were no statistically significant differences in the level of plasma malondialdehyde, activities of erythrocytes catalase and glutathione peroxidase and levels …

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Effects Of Supplemental Dietary L-Carnitine On The Growth Of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) In Cage Conditions, Suat Di̇kel, M. Vedat Alev, Gül A. Ki̇ri̇ş, Mehmet Çeli̇k Jan 2003

Effects Of Supplemental Dietary L-Carnitine On The Growth Of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) In Cage Conditions, Suat Di̇kel, M. Vedat Alev, Gül A. Ki̇ri̇ş, Mehmet Çeli̇k

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of L-carnitine supplement on the growth performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings was investigated. One group was fed normal commercial grow-out feed (the control group) while the other group was given feed containing 500 mg kg^{-1} L-carnitine. The addition of carnitine (the second group) had a positive effect on growth (7.9% higher than the control group). According to the final results, the carnitine-supplemented group had greater final weights (151.86 ± 27.19 g) than those of the control group (141.80 ± 24.83 g) (P < 0.05). This enhancement in growth was not due to a better feed conversion ratio (1.16 ± 0.31 vs. 1.20 ± 0.28) (P > 0.05). At the end of the feeding period of 90 days, 9.67% less feed …

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Helminth Infections In Tench (Tinca Tinca) From Kapulukaya Dam Lake, Kader Yildiz Jan 2003

Helminth Infections In Tench (Tinca Tinca) From Kapulukaya Dam Lake, Kader Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine helminth infections in tench (Tinca tinca), caught in Kapulukaya dam lake. The tench were transferred to the laboratory alive or recently dead. Thereafter, they were necropsied. Postmortem examination of the fish revealed that 84% were positive for various helminth species. Asymphylodora tincae (97.6%), Pomphorhynchus laevis (26.1%), metacercariae (15.4%), plerocercoids of Ligula sp. (5.9%) and nematode larvae (2.2%) were detected in infected fish. A. tincae was found in the intestine, P. laevis was found both in the intestine and in the abdominal cavity, plerocercoids of Ligula sp. were found only in the abdominal cavity, while …

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The Effect Of Replacing Different Levels Of Sorghum Vulgare With No Bran In Place Of Barley On Fattening Performance And Wool Quality In Akkaraman Lambs, Hali̇t İmi̇k, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer, Meli̇k Aytaç, Ayli̇n Aylanç Jan 2003

The Effect Of Replacing Different Levels Of Sorghum Vulgare With No Bran In Place Of Barley On Fattening Performance And Wool Quality In Akkaraman Lambs, Hali̇t İmi̇k, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer, Meli̇k Aytaç, Ayli̇n Aylanç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of different levels (0%, 8%, 16%, 23% and 32%) of Sorghum vulgare (0.7%) containing low tannen added to the rations of lambs in place of barley on live weight gain, concentrate consumption, feed efficiency, digestibility of total dry matter of feeds and wool quality in lambs were examined. Forty-five 2.5-month-old Akkaraman lambs were used in the study. The experiment lasted 56 days. The groups were fed 71% barley (control group), 62% barley + 8% sorghum (group 1), 53% barley + 16% sorghum (group 2), 48.3% barley + 23% sorghum (group 3), and 41% barley + …

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Effect Of Using Urtica Dioica L. On The Quality Of Turkish Sucuk (Turkish Style Dry Sausage), Muhammet İrfan Aksu Jan 2003

Effect Of Using Urtica Dioica L. On The Quality Of Turkish Sucuk (Turkish Style Dry Sausage), Muhammet İrfan Aksu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Urtica dioica L. has become a very important plant, with beneficial effects on human health all over the world. In this study, the possibility of using U. dioica L. as an ingredient in Turkish sucuk was investigated. Turkish sucuk with U. dioica L. was evaluated in terms of its chemical, physical, and sensory attributes. The results showed that the level of U. dioica L. (0%, 1%, 3% and 5%) and ripening period (0, 3, 7, 10 and 14 days) had a significant effect on the moisture, pH, residual nitrite, L* and +a* values of sucuk (p < 0.01). +b* values were affected more by the ripening period (p < 0.01) than by the level of U. dioica L. (p < 0.05). Sensory evaluations showed that the addition of U. dioica L. to sucuk (cooked and uncooked) effected the sensory attributes compared with the control sucuk.

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Effects Of Udder And Teat Morphology, Parity And Lactation Stage On Subclinical Mastitis In Holstein Cows, Can Uzmay, İbrahi̇m Kaya, Yavuz Akbaş, Atti̇la Kaya Jan 2003

Effects Of Udder And Teat Morphology, Parity And Lactation Stage On Subclinical Mastitis In Holstein Cows, Can Uzmay, İbrahi̇m Kaya, Yavuz Akbaş, Atti̇la Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The relationships of udder and teat morphology, parity, and lactation stage with subclinical mastitis were investigated in cows raised in herds registered with the Izmir Holstein Breeders Association. Data from 887 cows in 21 herds were used. The udder and teat morphology of the cows was scored. Detection of subclinical mastitis was performed by a hand-held device measuring the electrical conductivity of the milk. It was found that 55.9% of cows had trough-shaped udders, 25.9% had ball-shaped udders, 11.5% had rear-heavy udders, and 6.7% had pendulous udders. Teats were cylindrical in 73.3%, funnel-shaped in 18.8%, pear-shaped in 3.2%, and long …

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Comparison Of Autogenous Vaccine And Autohaemotherapy Administrations In The Treatment Of Bovine Papillomatosis, Hali̇l Selçuk Bi̇ri̇ci̇k, Oktay Keski̇n, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Zeli̇ha Füsun Baba Jan 2003

Comparison Of Autogenous Vaccine And Autohaemotherapy Administrations In The Treatment Of Bovine Papillomatosis, Hali̇l Selçuk Bi̇ri̇ci̇k, Oktay Keski̇n, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Zeli̇ha Füsun Baba

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of autogenous vaccine, autohaemotherapy and autogenous vaccine-autohaemotherapy combinations in the treatment of bovine papillomatosis. The study was performed on 27 cattle aged between 1 and 2.5 years. The animals were divided into three groups (nine in each group) as autogenous vaccine, autohaemotherapy and autogenous vaccine-autohaemotherapy combinations. Doses of 10 ml per animal were injected subcutaneously at weekly intervals, a total of four times in the autogenous vaccine group. In the autohaemotherapy group, blood withdrawn from the jugular vein was administered at three-day intervals, a total of four times, in 40 …

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The Effects Of Replacing Fish Oil With Vegetable Oils In Starter Feeds On The Liver Fat Composition Of Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax L., 1758), Mustafa Yildiz, Erdal Şener Jan 2003

The Effects Of Replacing Fish Oil With Vegetable Oils In Starter Feeds On The Liver Fat Composition Of Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax L., 1758), Mustafa Yildiz, Erdal Şener

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of replacing fish oil with soybean oil, sunflower oil, corn oil and olive oil in starter feeds on the vicerosomatic index, hepatosomatic index and liver fatty acid composition of the sea bass were studied. Juvenile sea bass (initial weight = 7.58 ± 0.13 g) were fed experimental diets for 75 days. The fish were then killed and liver samples were collected. The lowest total crude fat value (17.61%) was found in the fish fed the fish oil diet. The highest total crude fat value (34.30%) was found in the fish fed the olive oil diet (P < 0.05). Similarly, the fish fed the fish oil diet had the lowest hepatosomatic index value (2.08) and all the fish fed vegetable oils had similarly high hepatosomatic index values (P < 0.05). Likewise, vicerosomatic index values were lowest (9.06%) in the fish fed fish oil and highest in the fish fed soybean and other vegetable oils (P < 0.05). Fatty acid analyses showed that EPA and DHA from n-3 HUFA's in the fish fed the fish oil diet, linolenic acid (18:3n-3) and linoleic acid (18:2n-6) in the fish fed the soybean oil diet and oleic acid (18:1n-9) in the fish fed the olive oil diet were higher than in the fish fed the other diets.

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Some Biochemical Properties Of Arginase In Sheep Mammary Tissue, Mehtap Özçeli̇k, Necmi̇ Özdemi̇r Jan 2003

Some Biochemical Properties Of Arginase In Sheep Mammary Tissue, Mehtap Özçeli̇k, Necmi̇ Özdemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, some biochemical properties of arginase in sheep mammary tissue were examined. Preincubation temperature, preincubation period and pH were determined to be 52 ºC, 12 min and 9.7, respectively. Furthermore, it was found that arginase in sheep mammary tissue was sensitive to different metal ions. It was found that the most effective was Mn^{+2} from among Mn^{+2}, Cu^{+2}, Mg^{+2}, Ba^{+2}, Fe^{+3}, Ag^{+2}, Cr^{+3}, Sn^{+2}, Hg^{+2}, Pb^{+2}, Co^{+2}, Ni^{+2}, Zn^{+2} and Ca^{+2} metal ions. Arginase showed the highest activity in a 0.75 mM MnCl_2 concentration. Manganese ions and preincubation were necessary for the activation of the enzyme. Sn^{+2}, Pb^{+2} …

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The Effects Of Some Alternative Feed Additives For Antibiotic Growth Promoters On The Performance And Gut Microflora Of Broiler Chicks, Necmetti̇n Ceylan, İbrahi̇m Çi̇ftçi̇, Zi̇ya İlhan Jan 2003

The Effects Of Some Alternative Feed Additives For Antibiotic Growth Promoters On The Performance And Gut Microflora Of Broiler Chicks, Necmetti̇n Ceylan, İbrahi̇m Çi̇ftçi̇, Zi̇ya İlhan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this research, the effects of some alternative feed additives for antibiotic growth promoters on performance and gut microflora were examined using 500, one-day-old Ross 508 broiler chicks. Commercial corn-soy-based broiler starter and finisher diets were formulated as basal diets for control treatment. Basal diets were supplemented with an antibiotic growth promoter, a probiotic, a prebiotic (mannan oligosaccharide) and a humic-acid-based mixture, respectively. It total, five dietary treatments were employed in the experiment. Live weight, weight gain and feed consumption values were not affected significantly by dietary treatments throughout the experiment (P > 0,05). However, chicks which received diets supplemented with …

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Effects Of Different Levels Of Dl-Alanin And L-Glutamic Acid Supplemented Diets On The Growth Of Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax) Juveniles, Nazmi̇ Tekeli̇oğlu, M. Ayçe Genç, Oğuz Taşbozan, Tülay Altun, Yasemen Yanar Jan 2003

Effects Of Different Levels Of Dl-Alanin And L-Glutamic Acid Supplemented Diets On The Growth Of Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax) Juveniles, Nazmi̇ Tekeli̇oğlu, M. Ayçe Genç, Oğuz Taşbozan, Tülay Altun, Yasemen Yanar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of food supplemented with different levels of DL-alanin and L-glutamic acid (1% and 2%) on the growth of sea bass juveniles were investigated. Fish fed with L-glutamic acid (1% of diet) and DL-alanin (1% of diet) supplemented diets had greater weight gains (54.23 ± 1.51 g and 55.03 ± 1.69 g, respectively) than those fed with a control diet (47.59 ± 1.83 g) (p < 0.05). It was found that the groups fed with 1% of attractant-supplemented diets had better food conversion ratios (1.11 and 1.13, respectively) than the control group (1.22) (p < 0.05). It was also found that the wet weight gain and food conversion ratios of the groups fed with 2% L-glutamic acid and DL-alanine were similar to those fed with the control diet and 1% attractant-supplemented diets (p > 0.05).

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The Effect Of Aflatoxin On Kidney Function In Broiler Chicks, Gökhan Eraslan, Erdal Karaöz, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Mehmet Akdoğan, Meral Öncü, Di̇nç Eşsi̇z Jan 2003

The Effect Of Aflatoxin On Kidney Function In Broiler Chicks, Gökhan Eraslan, Erdal Karaöz, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Mehmet Akdoğan, Meral Öncü, Di̇nç Eşsi̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, eighty, day-old female Avion breed, broiler chicks were used. Chicks were separated into five groups, including one control. While the control group (Group I) received normal feed, the experimental groups received feed supplemented with aflatoxin at the rate of 0.05 ppm (Group II), 0.1 ppm (Group III), 0.5 ppm (Group IV), and 1 ppm (Group V) for 45 days. On days 15, 30 and 45 blood was taken from the control and experimental animals in order to perform biochemical analyses and kidney tissue was dissected for histopathological examination. As a result, a number of pathological findings were …

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The Effect Of Dietary Phytase Supplementation On The Fattening Performance And Mineral Balance Of Broilers, Mustafa Mi̇di̇lli̇, Ö. Hakan Muğlali, Müjdat Alp, Neşe Kocabağli, M. Ali̇ Tanör, Gülçi̇n S. Toklu Jan 2003

The Effect Of Dietary Phytase Supplementation On The Fattening Performance And Mineral Balance Of Broilers, Mustafa Mi̇di̇lli̇, Ö. Hakan Muğlali, Müjdat Alp, Neşe Kocabağli, M. Ali̇ Tanör, Gülçi̇n S. Toklu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of the supplementation of microbial phytase in broiler feeds based on corn and soybean meal, to investigate its effect on broiler performance, dressing percentage and bone mineralization. In this experiment, 2000 1-day-old Ross 308 broiler chicks were used in five groups, each consisting of 400 chicks. Two of the groups were chosen as control groups (positive and negative), and the others were used as experimental groups. Each treatment group was divided into four replicates of 100 chicks. The first control group was fed a diet containing inorganic phosphorous but not phytase; …

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The Relationship Between The Stages Of The Sexual Cycle, The Pregnancy And Postpartum Periods And Vaginal Flora In Kangal Breed Bitches, Murat Findik, Ni̇l Maral, Oktay Keski̇n, Hakan Kalender, Jale Erdeğer, Seli̇m Aslan Jan 2003

The Relationship Between The Stages Of The Sexual Cycle, The Pregnancy And Postpartum Periods And Vaginal Flora In Kangal Breed Bitches, Murat Findik, Ni̇l Maral, Oktay Keski̇n, Hakan Kalender, Jale Erdeğer, Seli̇m Aslan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed on females of the Kangal Breed (Turkish Anatolian Shepherd Dog) with the aim of determining the relationship between the stages of the sexual cycle and vaginal flora. The stages of the cycle in Kangal bitches (n= 16) were determined by performing vaginoscopic, vaginal cytologic and ultrasonographic checks at regular intervals and examining vaginal swab samples bacteriologically. The swab samples were inoculated onto 7% sheep blood agar and incubated for 18-24 h at 37 ºC and total counts of the resulting colonies were evaluated. In addition, inoculations were made onto 7% sheep blood agar, PPLO agar, Columbia …

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Detection Of Ehrlichia Canis In Dogs By Ifa Test And Dot-Elisa, Jale Erdeğer, Arda Sancak, Lale Ataseven Jan 2003

Detection Of Ehrlichia Canis In Dogs By Ifa Test And Dot-Elisa, Jale Erdeğer, Arda Sancak, Lale Ataseven

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Ehrlichia canis is the causative agent of canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME). The aim of this study was to detect E. canis antibodies in dogs by the IFA and dot-ELISA techniques. Blood sera from 239 dogs were collected as material. IFA test and dot-ELISA were performed with commercially available test kits. The IFA test was applied according to the procedure in the IFA kit. The Immunocomb test system was used in dot-ELISA. Agreement between these techniques was analysed by the kappa (K) test. The specificity and sensitivity of dot-ELISA were calculated. Positive results were observed from 162 (67.8%) and 137 (53.3%) …

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Anaesthesia Of Tiletamine-Zolazepam-Xylazine And Ketamine-Xylazine In The Calf, Ni̇hat Şindak, Uğur Fahri̇ Yürekli̇, Hassan Sertkaya, Mehmet Şakar Jan 2003

Anaesthesia Of Tiletamine-Zolazepam-Xylazine And Ketamine-Xylazine In The Calf, Ni̇hat Şindak, Uğur Fahri̇ Yürekli̇, Hassan Sertkaya, Mehmet Şakar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the anaesthetic effects of combinations of tiletamine-zolazepam-xylazine and ketamine-xylazine. The study was performed on 12 clinically healthy 4-10-month-old Holstein calves. The calves were separated randomly into two equal groups: group I (tiletamine-zolazepam (4 mg/kg)-xylazine (0.1 mg/kg) group) and group II (ketamine (4 mg/kg) and xylazine (0.1 mg/kg) group). The anaesthetic agents were administered intravenously. Heart and respiratory rates first increased and then decreased; body temperature decreased in both groups. The anaesthetic took effect in an average of 2 min and the average duration of anaesthesia was 55 min in group I. On …

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The Effects Of Natural Smoke And Liquid Smoke Applications On The Quality Factors Of Kashar Cheese, Mustafa Atasever, Gürkan Uçar, Abdullah Keleş, Zahi̇de Köse Jan 2003

The Effects Of Natural Smoke And Liquid Smoke Applications On The Quality Factors Of Kashar Cheese, Mustafa Atasever, Gürkan Uçar, Abdullah Keleş, Zahi̇de Köse

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effects of natural smoking and liquid smoke applications on the chemical, microbiological and sensory properties of kashar cheese. Experimentally, three groups of kashar cheese were produced. Natural smoking at 20 ± 5 °C for an hour was applied to the samples of the first group. The samples of the second group were dipped into 0.5% of smoke cheese solution for 5 min. The third group was the control group and it was not smoked. Samples were examined on days 1, 15, 30, 60 of the ripening period for chemical, microbiological and sensory …

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The Effect Of Different Enzyme Supplementations On The Performance Of Laying Hens Fed With Diets Based On Corn And Barley, M. Aki̇f Yörük, Duran Bolat Jan 2003

The Effect Of Different Enzyme Supplementations On The Performance Of Laying Hens Fed With Diets Based On Corn And Barley, M. Aki̇f Yörük, Duran Bolat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to investigate to possibility of replacing corn in the diets of laying hens with 50% barley containing different enzymes as an energy source. A total of 300 laying hens (average 22 weeks of age) were used. The study was conducted with five groups as two controls (60% corn, 30% corn + 30% barley) and 3 experimental groups. Each group of 60 hens was further divided into six subgroups. In the present study, enzymes such as betaglucanase (Allzyme BG), xylanase (Allzyme PT) and amylase (Allzyme AB) were separately added at a rate of 0.05% in the …

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The Effect Of Different Enzyme Supplementations On The Performance Of Laying Hens Fed With Diets Based On Barley, M. Aki̇f Yörük, Duran Bolat Jan 2003

The Effect Of Different Enzyme Supplementations On The Performance Of Laying Hens Fed With Diets Based On Barley, M. Aki̇f Yörük, Duran Bolat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of replacing corn in the diets of laying hens with 100% barley containing different enzymes as an energy source on different yields and egg quality traits were investigated in this study. A total of 300 laying hens (average 22 weeks of age) were used. The study was carried out with five groups, 2 controls (60% corn, 60% barley) and 3 experimental groups. Each group of 60 hens was also divided into six subgroups. Enzymes such as Betaglucanase (Allzyme BG), xylanase (Allzyme PT) and amylase (Allzyme AB) were separately added at a rate of 0.05% in the order of …

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