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Prevalence Of Oral Mucosal Lesions And Related Risk Habits In Outpatient Dental Clinics In Malaysia And Yemen., Raji M. S. Hajeb Jan 2010

Prevalence Of Oral Mucosal Lesions And Related Risk Habits In Outpatient Dental Clinics In Malaysia And Yemen., Raji M. S. Hajeb

Student Works (2010-2019)

The purpose of this study is to determine and compare the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions (OML) and related risk habits and the influence of these habits on oral mucosal lesion prevalence among dental outpatients in Malaysia and Yemen during the period from May to October 2009. A total of 554 and 520 dental outpatients from Malaysia and Yemen with mean ages of 41.9± 17.04 years and 36.6±15.62 years respectively were interviewed and examined. The prevalence of OML namely (oral malignant lesions, potentially malignant disorders and other lesions) in Malaysia was 23.29% while the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in …


Genotype And Allele Frequencies Of Nine Str Loci In Sikhs From Malaysia., Tan Chin Teck Jan 2010

Genotype And Allele Frequencies Of Nine Str Loci In Sikhs From Malaysia., Tan Chin Teck

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Allele frequencies for nine short tandem repeats (STRs) gene loci (CSF1PO, TPOX,TH01, F13A01, FESFPS, vWA, D16S539, D7S820, D13S317) were obtained from analyses of saliva DNA from 109 unrelated healthy Sikh individuals residing in Malaysia. DNA was extracted using phenol/chloroform/isoamly alcohol method. 2ng of DNA for each sample was amplified following the instruction in GenePrint® STR Systems (Promega Corporation) CTT, FFv and SilverSTR III Multiplex kits. PCR products were separated in denaturing polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and silver stained using Promega DNA Silver Staining System. The results were then calculated and processed to establish a statistical database for Sikh community. Chi-square test …


Regulation Of Apoptotic Effects Of Erythrocarpine E, A New Cytotoxic Limonoid Extracted From Chisocheton Erythrocarpus., Norliza Shah Jehan Muttiah Jan 2010

Regulation Of Apoptotic Effects Of Erythrocarpine E, A New Cytotoxic Limonoid Extracted From Chisocheton Erythrocarpus., Norliza Shah Jehan Muttiah

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The aim of this study is to determine the cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of erythrocarpine E (CEB4), a new limonoid extracted from Chisocheton erythrocarpus. MTT assay, Live/Dead® Viability/Cytotoxicity assay, cell cycle analysis, annexin V analysis, PARP cleavage analysis, DNA fragmentation assay, sandwich ELISA assay and Western blot analysis were performed on five CEB4 treated cancer cell lines; HSC4COX2- and HSC2 (oral), CaSki (cervical), HepG2 (liver), MCF7 (breast) and NHBE (normal human bronchial epithelial cell line). CEB4 treated HSC4COX2-, HSC2, CaSki, HepG2 and MCF7 cells demonstrated a cytotoxic effect and inhibited cell proliferation in a dose and time dependent manner. CEB4 …


Chemical Constituents Of Aglaia Lanuginose. King, Fadzly Adzhar Kamarulzaman Jan 2010

Chemical Constituents Of Aglaia Lanuginose. King, Fadzly Adzhar Kamarulzaman

Student Works (2010-2019)

Aglaia is a small genus of trees that belong to the family Meliaceae. They are widely distributed in India, Malay Peninsula and throughout Indomalesia. The chemistry of Aglaia has been extensively investigated and most of the researches done on these plants focused on their effect as insecticides, antifeedant, growth inhibitors, cytotoxicity and others. The dichloromethane extract from the bark of Aglaia lanuginose were studied. The chromatographic separation on both of the extracts gave ten compounds. The compounds isolated were identified as eichlerialactone 102, methyl eichlerianate 103, cabraleone 104, ocotillone 105, 4-hydroxycinnamyl acetate 106, cabralealactone 107, eichlerianic acid 108, shoreic acid …


Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment And Risk Control (Hirarc) In A Corrugated Box Manufacturer., Fraziel Barahim Jan 2010

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment And Risk Control (Hirarc) In A Corrugated Box Manufacturer., Fraziel Barahim

Student Works (2010-2019)

Packaging is one of the biggest industries in the world. It involves paper, glass,metal, flexible and plastic. The corrugated paper packaging worldwide has been growing at 3% to 4% per annum. In line with the expansion of the corrugated paper packaging manufacturing, the potential hazards to human physical and health, property and the environment posed by its operations and production activities have created an increase in awareness and brought up safety issues amongst industry, government and public. The hazard identification and risk assessment plays a role in a number of areas in the safety management, including regulatory policies and guidelines, …


Synthesis, Characterization And Biological Activities Of Some Indole Derivatives And Their Metal Complexes., Mohamed Mustafa Mohamed Ibrahim Jan 2010

Synthesis, Characterization And Biological Activities Of Some Indole Derivatives And Their Metal Complexes., Mohamed Mustafa Mohamed Ibrahim

Student Works (2010-2019)

Tryptamine (1H-indole-3-ethyleneamine) Schiff bases were prepared by the condensation reaction of ethanolic solution of tryptamine with: salicylaldehyde (TS), 5 chlorosalicylaldehyde (TCS), 5-nitrosalicylaldehyde (TNS), 3,5-di-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy benzaldehyde (TTET) and the ketones: 2-hydroxyacetophenone (THAP), 5-methyl-2- hydroxyacetophenone (TMeHAP), 5-methoxy-2 hydroxyacetophenone (TOMeHAP), 5- chloro-2-hydroxyacetophenone (TClHAP) and 5-bromo-2 hydroxyacetophenone (TBrHAP). The ligands were coordinated to Zn(II), Cu(II) and Ni(II) by the reaction of metal acetates with the corresponding ligand in a 1 : 2 metal to ligand ratio. The solid products formed were collected, washed with ethanol and recrystallized from a suitable solvent. All the ligands and complexes prepared have been characterized by spectroscopic methods using …


Cytotoxic And Anti-Human Papillomavirus Activites In Selected Vegetables., Maizatul Azmah Ab. Latiff Jan 2010

Cytotoxic And Anti-Human Papillomavirus Activites In Selected Vegetables., Maizatul Azmah Ab. Latiff

Student Works (2010-2019)

An appropriate way to control cancer is chemoprevention as a large number of compounds have been observed to prevent the occurrence of cancer and variety of mechanisms exists for producing such protective effects. Numerous epidemiological studies have shown that diets rich in vegetables are associated with a decreased risk of cancer. Chemoprevention involves the use of natural or laboratory made substances to prevent cancer or reduce risk cancer.The E6 oncoprotein from oncogenic Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) has exhibit functions in tumorigenesis, regulation of transcriptions and apoptosis. E6 product from oncogenic viral type like HPV 16 can bind the tumor suppressor p53 …


Bioactivity And Chemical Investigations Of Pereskia Bleo And Pereskia Grandifollia., Sim Kae Shin Jan 2010

Bioactivity And Chemical Investigations Of Pereskia Bleo And Pereskia Grandifollia., Sim Kae Shin

Student Works (2010-2019)

Ethnopharmacological data has been one of the common useful criteria in drug discovery. Pereskia bleo and Pereskia grandifolia (Cactaceae), commonly known as ‘Jarum Tujuh Bilah’ in Malay and ‘Cak Sing Cam’ in Chinese have long been used as natural remedies in Malaysia. The experimental approach in the present study was based on bioassay-guided fractionation. The crude methanol and fractionated extracts of both Pereskia spp. were initially investigated for their biological activities such as antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic effect against five human cancer cell lines, namely nasopharyngeal epidermoid carcinoma cell line (KB), cervical carcinoma cell line (CasKi), colon carcinoma cell line …


Chemical Constituents Of Cryptocarya Densiflora., Nurul Nazneem Wan Othman Jan 2010

Chemical Constituents Of Cryptocarya Densiflora., Nurul Nazneem Wan Othman

Student Works (2010-2019)

The extraction of alkaloids from the Malaysian Cryptocarya densiflora has been carried out in this study. The alkaloids were extracted from the bark and leaves of this species using acid base extraction and the crude alkaloids obtained were subjected to extensive chromatographic techniques such as thin layer and column chromatography. The structural elucidation of the purified alkaloids were performed with the aid of spectroscopic methods i.e. 1H NMR, 13C NMR, 2D NMR, IR, UV and LCMS. Investigation of the alkaloidal content from the bark of Cryptocarya densiflora afforded six alkaloids and their structures were elucidated as laurotetanine 63, isocaryachine 64, …


Effects Of Different Extenders, Cryoprotectants, Equilibration And Vapour Exposure On Freezability Of African Catfish(Clarias Gariepinus) Sperm., Noor Azlina Kamaruding Jan 2010

Effects Of Different Extenders, Cryoprotectants, Equilibration And Vapour Exposure On Freezability Of African Catfish(Clarias Gariepinus) Sperm., Noor Azlina Kamaruding

Student Works (2010-2019)

The aim of this study was to develop an optimal freezing protocol for African catfish(Clarias gariepinus) sperm with special reference to type of extender and cryoprotectant, molarity, equilibration duration, vapour temperature and vapour exposure duration. Using Tris-Citric Acid Yolk Extender (TCAYE), a 3x3x3x3 factorial experiment was carried out consisting of 3 molarities of glycerol (0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 M), 3 equilibration durations (120,140 and 160 minutes), 3 vapour temperatures (-80, -90 and -100oC) and 3 vapour exposure durations (5, 10 and 15 minutes). In addition, using Fish-Ringer Extender (FRE), a 3x3x3 factorial experiment was also conducted involving 3 equilibration durations …


Study Of Bacterial Diversity In The Oral Cavity Of Malaysian Subjects., Teoh Wuen Yew Jan 2010

Study Of Bacterial Diversity In The Oral Cavity Of Malaysian Subjects., Teoh Wuen Yew

Student Works (2010-2019)

About 700 species of bacteria can inhabit the human oral cavity. This project initially investigated the bacterial diversity within the oral cavity of Malaysian subjects by using culture-dependent techniques and 16S rDNA sequence analysis. The second part of the research profiled the antibiotic resistance of the identified oral bacteria by the Etest method. Three sampling sites of the oral cavity from nine healthy subjects were analyzed: the tooth surface, gingival crevice, and dorsum of the tongue. The tooth surface was shown to harbor 41 species, gingival crevice harbored 51 species and tongue dorsum 41 species. On average, each subject carried …


Cytoprotective And Genoprotective Effects Of Aqueous Extracts Of Processed Pleurotus Sajor-Caju Fruiting Bodies On Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Damage Of Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells., Mohamad Fairus Abdul Kadir Jan 2010

Cytoprotective And Genoprotective Effects Of Aqueous Extracts Of Processed Pleurotus Sajor-Caju Fruiting Bodies On Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Damage Of Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells., Mohamad Fairus Abdul Kadir

Student Works (2010-2019)

Pleurotus sajor-caju authority is one of the mushroom species that is widely grown in Malaysia. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the antioxidant, cytotoxic, cytoprotective, genotoxic and genoprotective activities of crude water extracts of this mushroom. Crude aqueous extracts were prepared from the fruiting bodies that had been processed at different temperatures such as P1: blanching (95°C ± 2°C), P2: sun drying (30°C ± 2°C), P3: freeze drying (-46°C ± 3°C) and different temperatures of oven drying (P4: 45°C, P5: 50°C, P5: 55°C and P6: 60°C ± 2°C respectively). Antioxidant capacity of all the extracts was determined using ferric …


Ethnography Of Chronic Pain Experiences Of Enlisted Women, Linda M. Denke Jan 2010

Ethnography Of Chronic Pain Experiences Of Enlisted Women, Linda M. Denke

Nursing Dissertations - Archive

The American Pain Foundation reported in 2006 that 32% of military men and women with chronic pain reported that military culture is a barrier to pain care and receiving pain care jeopardized their career. Pain management required a series of understandings about pain in the military that motivated enlisted women's pain perceptions, pain behaviors, and pain relief strategies. The seen and unseen factors were ever-present in military life and contributed to the chronic pain experiences of enlisted women but to what degree was largely unknown. This ethnographic approach produced brief illustrations of pain beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that enlisted women …


Associations Between Mental Health And Diabetes: Findings From The South Carolina Medicaid Managed Care Program In 2006-2008, Ana Lopez-De Fede, James W. Hardin, Kathy L. Mayfield-Smith, Qiduan Liu Jan 2010

Associations Between Mental Health And Diabetes: Findings From The South Carolina Medicaid Managed Care Program In 2006-2008, Ana Lopez-De Fede, James W. Hardin, Kathy L. Mayfield-Smith, Qiduan Liu

Publications

Objectives: To assess differences in services associated with mental health status and prescriptions among Medicaid patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Design: Secondary data analyses of South Carolina (SC) Medicaid enrollees. Participants: SC Medicaid enrollees with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (N5555) continuously enrolled in either managed care (MC) or fee for service (FFS) programs between 2006 and 2008. Main Outcome Measures: Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS)- based diabetes management service outcomes including: 1) whether the recipient received a nephrology exam; 2) the number of eye exams received; 3) the number of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol services received; and …


Rapid Emergence Of Co-Colonization With Community-Acquired And Hospital-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Strains In The Hospital Setting, Joanna R. Wares, Erika M.C. D'Agata, Glenn F. Webb Jan 2010

Rapid Emergence Of Co-Colonization With Community-Acquired And Hospital-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Strains In The Hospital Setting, Joanna R. Wares, Erika M.C. D'Agata, Glenn F. Webb

Department of Math & Statistics Faculty Publications

Background: Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CAMRSA), a novel strain of MRSA, has recently emerged and rapidly spread in the community. Invasion into the hospital setting with replacement of the hospital-acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA) has also been documented. Co-colonization with both CA-MRSA and HA-MRSA would have important clinical implications given differences in antimicrobial susceptibility profiles and the potential for exchange of genetic information.

Methods: A deterministic mathematical model was developed to characterize the transmission dynamics of HA-MRSA and CA-MRSA in the hospital setting and to quantify the emergence of co-colonization with both strains Results: The model analysis shows that the …


The Effect Of Co-Colonization With Community-Acquired And Hospital-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Strains On Competitive Exclusion, Joanna R. Wares, Erika M.C. D'Agata, Glenn F. Webb Jan 2010

The Effect Of Co-Colonization With Community-Acquired And Hospital-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Strains On Competitive Exclusion, Joanna R. Wares, Erika M.C. D'Agata, Glenn F. Webb

Department of Math & Statistics Faculty Publications

We investigate the in-hospital transmission dynamics of two methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) strains: hospital-acquired methicillin resistant S. aureus (HA-MRSA) and community-acquired methicillin-resistant S. aureus (CA-MRSA). Under the assumption that patients can only be colonized with one strain of MRSA at a time, global results show that competitive exclusion occurs between HA-MRSA and CA-MRSA strains; the strain with the larger basic reproduction ratio will become endemic while the other is extinguished due to competition. Because new studies suggest that patients can be concurrently colonized with multiple strains of MRSA, we extend the model to allow patients to be co-colonized with HA-MRSA …


Family Members' Influence On Family Meal Vegetable Choices, Tionni R. Wenrich, J. Lynne Brown, Michelle Miller-Day, Kevin J. Kelley, Eugene J. Lengerich Jan 2010

Family Members' Influence On Family Meal Vegetable Choices, Tionni R. Wenrich, J. Lynne Brown, Michelle Miller-Day, Kevin J. Kelley, Eugene J. Lengerich

Communication Faculty Articles and Research

Objective—Characterize the process of family vegetable selection (especially cruciferous, deep orange, and dark green leafy vegetables); demonstrate the usefulness of Exchange Theory (how family norms and past experiences interact with rewards and costs) for interpreting the data.

Design—Eight focus groups, two with each segment (men/women vegetable-likers/dislikers based on a screening form). Participants completed a vegetable intake form.

Setting—Rural Appalachian Pennsylvania.

Participants—61 low-income, married/cohabiting men (n=28) and women (n=33).

Analysis—Thematic analysis within Exchange Theory framework for qualitative data. Descriptive analysis, t-tests and chi-square tests for quantitative data.

Results—Exchange Theory proved useful for understanding that regardless …


Cyclin D1 Amplification In Tongue And Buccal Mucosa Squamous Cell Carcinoma., Haydar M. Mahdey Jan 2010

Cyclin D1 Amplification In Tongue And Buccal Mucosa Squamous Cell Carcinoma., Haydar M. Mahdey

Student Works (2010-2019)

Introduction Oral cancer is a significant health problem worldwide with almost 300,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Despite the numerous studies done, and even with the best treatment option utilized, more than 50% of patients with oral cancer will experience relapse. In search for better options for prognostication, researches are now focusing on the molecular biology of cancer, for instance in search of reliable tumor markers. Among the markers reported in the literatures, Cyclin D1 is actively studied protein. Cyclin D1 regulates the cell cycle progression by forming a complex with different cyclin dependant kinase. Dysregulation of cyclin D1 …


Out Of The Mouths Of Babes: Prelinguistic Vocalizations In Infants At Risk For Autism Spectrum Disorders, Rhea Paul, Katyrzyna Chawarska, Yael Fuerst, Lauren Berkovits, Ami Klin Jan 2010

Out Of The Mouths Of Babes: Prelinguistic Vocalizations In Infants At Risk For Autism Spectrum Disorders, Rhea Paul, Katyrzyna Chawarska, Yael Fuerst, Lauren Berkovits, Ami Klin

Communication Disorders Faculty Publications

Aims: To examine vocal production in infants at high risk for ASD due to the presence of an older sibling with ASD, To document changes in vocal behavior over the first year of life, To compare vocal behavior at 6, 9, and 12 months in children at high and low risk, To examine the relations between vocal behavior in the first year and outcome at 24 mo.


Pathological And Clinical Findings And Tissue Distribution Of Salmonella Gallinarum Infection In Turkey Poults, Lati̇fe Beyaz, Ayhan Atasever, Fuat Aydin, K. Semi̇h Gümüşsoy, Seçi̇l Abay Jan 2010

Pathological And Clinical Findings And Tissue Distribution Of Salmonella Gallinarum Infection In Turkey Poults, Lati̇fe Beyaz, Ayhan Atasever, Fuat Aydin, K. Semi̇h Gümüşsoy, Seçi̇l Abay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to experimentally induce Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Enteritidis (Salmonella Gallinarum) infection in turkey poults in order to detect S. Gallinarum using immunohistochemical, bacteriological, and histological procedures. The study included 90 white turkey poults that were divided into 3 groups (1-day-old, 3-week-old, and 2-month-old), each of which was orally inoculated with an inoculum of 0.3 mL of S. Gallinarum strain 9 broth culture that contained approximately 2 × 10^4, 1 × 10^6, and 1 × 10^9 cfu/mL, respectively. The duration of the experiment was 18 days. Clinical, pathological, and bacteriological findings were evaluated daily until 18 days …


Contemporary Grouping In Mixed-Size Dairy Herds Experiencing Four Seasons, Mohammad Ali̇ Nilforooshan Jan 2010

Contemporary Grouping In Mixed-Size Dairy Herds Experiencing Four Seasons, Mohammad Ali̇ Nilforooshan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Countries with different herd structures and climates use different combinations of herd, year, and season to define the effect of their climatic conditions and management. Estimates of variance components and Akaike information criterion values resulting from 8 analytical models differentiated by different combinations of herd, year and season effects were compared for milk and fat yields. Data consisted of pedigree and records of 11,850 Holsteins freshening in 38 dairy herds of Isfahan, Iran, between January 1994 and October 2001. Heritability estimates were lowest for the models that used herd-year combination as a random effect. Moreover, the use of these models …


The Effectiveness Of Grass Pea (Lathyrus Sativus L.) Seeds In Pig Feed, Anna Winiarska-Mieczan, Malgorzata Kwiecien Jan 2010

The Effectiveness Of Grass Pea (Lathyrus Sativus L.) Seeds In Pig Feed, Anna Winiarska-Mieczan, Malgorzata Kwiecien

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of raw grass pea seeds in pig feed, and the usefulness of supplementing mixtures that contain raw grass pea seeds with a probiotic and an enzymatic preparation. The study included 96 fattening pigs (Polish Landrace × Polish Large White) × Pietrain that were divided into 4 feeding groups. Two experimental nutritional agents were used. The first was the source of protein in the diet: soybean meal and raw grass pea seeds (amounting to 50% of feed protein). The other experimental agent was mixtures containing raw grass pea seeds supplemented with …


Immune Response To Type-2 Porcine Circovirus In Weaned Pigs, Hong Chen, Ke-Ying Zhang, Xue-Mei Ding, Zhi-Wen Xu, Dai-Wen Chen, Gang Tian Jan 2010

Immune Response To Type-2 Porcine Circovirus In Weaned Pigs, Hong Chen, Ke-Ying Zhang, Xue-Mei Ding, Zhi-Wen Xu, Dai-Wen Chen, Gang Tian

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Sixteen crossbred barrows (Duroc × Landrace × Yorkshire) weaned at 28 days with an initial body weight of 5.12-8.64 kg and no antibodies to PCV2 were used in a 5-week trial to evaluate the immune response after intranasal inoculation with type-2 porcine circovirus. The percentage of peripheral blood ANAE+ T cells, PCV2 antibody titer, immunoglobulins, and serum IFN-\gamma, IL-2, and sIL-2R levels were determined. The results show that the percentage of peripheral blood ANAE+ T cells was notably higher in inoculated pigs 5 days post-inoculation (dpi) and significantly lower 21 dpi than in the control group. The anti-PCV2 titer in …


Identification And Characterization Of Salmonella Isolates From Captured House Sparrows, Sara Mirzaie, Mohammad Hassanzadeh, Iradj Ashrafi Jan 2010

Identification And Characterization Of Salmonella Isolates From Captured House Sparrows, Sara Mirzaie, Mohammad Hassanzadeh, Iradj Ashrafi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of Salmonella in a population of house sparrows, which are commonly found around poultry houses, and to characterize the obtained Salmonella isolates via serotyping, multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and antibiotic resistance analysis. Samples of visceral organs (gastrointestinal tract, liver, and heart) from 470 house sparrows were subjected to culture and the results show that 18 (3.8%) were positive for Salmonella. Of the 18 Salmonella isolates characterized, the most predominant serovars were Salmonella Typhimurium and S. Enteritidis (9 and 8 cases each, respectively), whereas only 1 serovar belonged to S. …


The Performance Of A Small-Scale, High-Density, Continuous System For Culturing The Rotifer Brachionus Plicatilis, Umur Önal, İhsan Çeli̇k, Sebahatti̇n Ergün Jan 2010

The Performance Of A Small-Scale, High-Density, Continuous System For Culturing The Rotifer Brachionus Plicatilis, Umur Önal, İhsan Çeli̇k, Sebahatti̇n Ergün

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The performance of a high-density continuous system was evaluated as an alternative to conventional low-density batch-culture systems for culturing the rotifer Brachionus plicatilis. Rotifer densities ranging from 1700 to 3760 individuals/mL were achieved in 4 different trials that lasted 10-18 days. Problems associated with NH_3-N and pH were controlled by increasing the water exchange rate and periodic addition of ammonia remover. While NH_3-N and pH values were 0-8.8 mg/L and 6.9-9.3, respectively, the most important problem was the accumulation of TSS at concentrations of up to 85 mL/L within a very short time after start-up. Further studies are required to …


Reference Values For Some Haematological, Haematochemical, And Electrophoretic Parameters In The Girgentana Goat, Giuseppe Piccione, Stefania Casella, Lucio Lutri, Irene Vazzana, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Giovanni Caola Jan 2010

Reference Values For Some Haematological, Haematochemical, And Electrophoretic Parameters In The Girgentana Goat, Giuseppe Piccione, Stefania Casella, Lucio Lutri, Irene Vazzana, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Giovanni Caola

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to determine haematological, haematochemical, and electrophoretic reference values for the Girgentana goat in order to form a basis for clinical interpretation. The study included 348 female Girgentana goats aged from 1 to 6 years. The animals were divided into 3 groups: goats aged 1-2 years (group A), goats aged 3-4 years (group B), and goats aged 5-6 years (group C). Blood samples were collected from each animal every morning at the same time (0800) by means of jugular venipuncture, and red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell (WBC), neutrophil (NEU), lymphocyte (LYM), monocyte (MONO), …


A Common Tortoise Tick, Hyalomma Aegyptium Linne 1758 (Acari: Ixodidae), Identified On Eastern Hedgehog (Erinaceus Concolor Martin 1838) In Central Anatolia, Serkal Gazyağci, Nursel Aşan, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş Jan 2010

A Common Tortoise Tick, Hyalomma Aegyptium Linne 1758 (Acari: Ixodidae), Identified On Eastern Hedgehog (Erinaceus Concolor Martin 1838) In Central Anatolia, Serkal Gazyağci, Nursel Aşan, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Ticks are obligate blood sucker arthropods that infect animals and humans. A common tortoise tick, Hyalomma aegyptium, was collected from a young and an adult male hedgehog, Erinaceus concolor, from Central Anatolia in July 2008. More ticks were determined on the young one. This is the second record of tortoise tick that parasitizes a hedgehog.


Conception Rates For Standing Estrus And Fixed-Time Insemination In Dairy Heifers Synchronized With Gnrh And Pgf_{2\Alpha}, Samir Z. El-Zarkouny Jan 2010

Conception Rates For Standing Estrus And Fixed-Time Insemination In Dairy Heifers Synchronized With Gnrh And Pgf_{2\Alpha}, Samir Z. El-Zarkouny

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of GnRH PGF-based protocols on reproductive outcome in Holstein heifers. Heifers were randomly assigned to the control group (n = 14), or treatment groups (n = 50) treated with GnRH (day -7) and PGF_{2\alpha} (day 0). Heifers that exhibited estrus were inseminated (Select Synch, n = 34) and heifers that did not exhibit estrus up to 48 h after PGF_{2\alpha} injection received a second GnRH injection and were fixed-time inseminated (Ovsynch, n = 16). Conception rates were 40%, 55.9%, and 31.3%, and overall pregnancy rates (P < 0.05) were 64.3%, 97%, and 87.5% in the control, Select Synch, and Ovsynch groups, respectively. Ovsynch heifers had 1.8 ± 0.5 and 3.2 ± 0.6 ng mL^{–1} of serum P4, versus 3.3 ± 0.5 and 3.8 ± 0.6 ng mL–1 in the Select Synch heifers at the time of the first GnRH and PGF_{2\alpha} injection, respectively. Conception rates were 55.6% and 58.3% when P4 concentrations were high, and were 50% and 25% when P4 concentrations were low at the time of the first GnRH and PGF_{2\alpha} injection, respectively. Dairy heifers synchronized with GnRH and PGF_{2\alpha} should be inseminated when estrus is observed, and heifers that do not exhibit estrus up to 48 h after PGF_{2\alpha} injection should be given a second GnRH injection and fixed-time inseminated 16-20 h later.


Effect Of Pre-Evisceration, Skin-On Carcass Decontamination Sanitation Strategies For Reducing Bacterial Contamination Of Cattle During Skinning, Mehmet Çalicioğlu, Dennis R. Buege, John B. Luchansky Jan 2010

Effect Of Pre-Evisceration, Skin-On Carcass Decontamination Sanitation Strategies For Reducing Bacterial Contamination Of Cattle During Skinning, Mehmet Çalicioğlu, Dennis R. Buege, John B. Luchansky

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effectiveness of pre-evisceration, skin-on carcass sanitation on reducing bacterial contamination of beef carcasses was tested using 3 cattle per treatment and 3 cattle as controls at each of 3 abattoirs in southern Wisconsin. The sanitation procedure included stunning, bleeding, tying off the esophagus, sealing the anus, and then sanitizing the hide with: i) 20% trisodium phosphate, ii) 200 ppm iodophor, iii) 75% ethanol, or iv) hot water (ca. 80 °C). Two sets of combined sponge samples (3 × 100 cm^2) were taken from the hide before and after the sanitation step, as well as from the carcass after the …


All-Trans Retinoic Acid Regulates Intracellular Redox Status In Marc-145 Cells Infected With Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus, Yan Lin, De Wu Jan 2010

All-Trans Retinoic Acid Regulates Intracellular Redox Status In Marc-145 Cells Infected With Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus, Yan Lin, De Wu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A relationship between oxidative stress, and apoptosis and/or death has been suggested for many years. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) on the cell survival rate and the antioxidant defense system. MARC-145 cells were treated with ATRA after infection with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). The cell survival rate, total antioxidant capability (T-AOC), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-P_X) activity, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity, and glutathione (GSH) content were determined in samples collected from cells incubated with ATRA for 24 or 48 h. The results show that PRRSV …