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The Effect Of Macromolecule And Growth Factor Combinations On In Vitrodevelopment Of Bovine Embryos, Alper Koçyi̇ği̇t, Mesut Çevi̇k, Uğur Şen, Mehmet Kuran Jan 2015

The Effect Of Macromolecule And Growth Factor Combinations On In Vitrodevelopment Of Bovine Embryos, Alper Koçyi̇ği̇t, Mesut Çevi̇k, Uğur Şen, Mehmet Kuran

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the effects of different macromolecule sources added to synthetic oviduct fluid (SOF) culture medium supplemented with growth factors on the development of bovine embryos and blastocyst morphology. Zygotes were distributed into 5 treatment groups. Cleavage, morula, and blastocyst rates were evaluated under a stereomicroscope. Trophectoderm (TE) and inner cell mass (ICM) cells were determined by differential staining method. It was found that bovine serum albumin (BSA), either alone or in combination with growth factors, as compared to the control or polyvinyl-alcohol (PVA) resulted in higher embryo yield and faster development during early bovine embryo …

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Comparative Effects Of Sirolimus-Eluting Versus Bare Metal Stents On Neointimal Hyperplasia In Balloon-Injured External Iliac Artery Of Rabbits, Atul Patel, Pinesh Parikh, Deepak Patil, Anila Mathew, Suhas Lele, Mohan Rajapurkar, Pradip Patil, Akhilesh Kumar, Priti Vani Jan 2015

Comparative Effects Of Sirolimus-Eluting Versus Bare Metal Stents On Neointimal Hyperplasia In Balloon-Injured External Iliac Artery Of Rabbits, Atul Patel, Pinesh Parikh, Deepak Patil, Anila Mathew, Suhas Lele, Mohan Rajapurkar, Pradip Patil, Akhilesh Kumar, Priti Vani

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to check effectiveness of drug-eluting stents for prevention of restenosis resulting from neointimal hyperplasia. Twenty-one sirolimus-eluting stents (SESs) and bare metal stents (BMSs; control) were compared by implantation into left and right balloon-injured external iliac arteries of New Zealand White rabbits, respectively. Under general anesthesia and angiography, using 3-mm coronary balloon catheters, stents were successfully deployed. Anticoagulant therapy was not given to any animal. Rabbits were allotted into three groups at 7, 14, and 21 days (7 rabbits in each group). Each stented vessel of sacrificed rabbits was subjected to a resin-embedding technique and …

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Impact Of B. Melitensis Rev-1 Vaccination On Brucellosis Prevalence, Adosinda Maria Coelho, Maria De Lurdes Pinto, Juan Garcia Diez, Ana Claudia Coelho Jan 2015

Impact Of B. Melitensis Rev-1 Vaccination On Brucellosis Prevalence, Adosinda Maria Coelho, Maria De Lurdes Pinto, Juan Garcia Diez, Ana Claudia Coelho

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, in the northeastern region of Portugal, previously exhibited the highest brucellosis prevalence in the entire small ruminant population of Portugal. Consequently, a vaccination program of the whole population with Brucella melitensis Rev-1 was carried out from 2001 to 2004, and further compulsory Rev-1 vaccination of 3- to 6-month-old lambs and kids was carried out between 2005 and 2007. The prevalence of brucellosis decreased by 71.42% in 2004, with a 2-fold decrease occurring from 2005 to 2007. The reduction of brucellosis prevalence was statistically significant (P < 0.001) according to flock size. By species, brucellosis prevalence decreased 14.5-fold in sheep and 5.5-fold in goats in 2004. Regarding flock constitution, it decreased by 77% for pure flocks and 73% in mixed flocks in 2004. Regarding the animals involved in production, brucellosis prevalence decreased during the 7-year period. It was concluded that Rev-1 vaccination of the whole population was effective in decreasing brucellosis prevalence. These results contribute to the scarce information available regarding the effect of Rev-1 vaccination on different characteristics of flocks. They may be used to improve the efficiency of brucellosis eradication programs within livestock management.

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Relationships Of Fatty Acid Group Contents In Milk And Reproductiveperformance In Holstein Cows, Jaromír Duchácek, Jan Beran, Martin Ptácek, Ludek Stádník, Monika Okrouhla, Renata Tousová, Martina Dolezalova Jan 2015

Relationships Of Fatty Acid Group Contents In Milk And Reproductiveperformance In Holstein Cows, Jaromír Duchácek, Jan Beran, Martin Ptácek, Ludek Stádník, Monika Okrouhla, Renata Tousová, Martina Dolezalova

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships between milk fatty acid group contents and subsequent reproductive performance in Holstein cows. A total of 27 cows in the 1st to 4th lactations were included in the evaluation. Cows were divided into primiparous and multiparous groups. Daily milk yields increased in the first 8 weeks of lactation. Body condition score decreased until the third month of lactation. As the cows gradually recovered from the negative energy balance, the contents of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) increased, whereas the contents of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) decreased. …

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Effects Of Spray-Dried Porcine Plasma Replacement With Tryptophan, Pyridoxine, And Niacin Supplementation On Feed Intake And Growth Performance Of Weaning Piglets, Wantamas Jantasin, Liang Chou Hsia Jan 2015

Effects Of Spray-Dried Porcine Plasma Replacement With Tryptophan, Pyridoxine, And Niacin Supplementation On Feed Intake And Growth Performance Of Weaning Piglets, Wantamas Jantasin, Liang Chou Hsia

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the effects of feeding a low crude protein diet with supplemental dietary tryptophan in combination with pyridoxine and niacin compared with spray-dried porcine plasma (SDPP) supplementation on the performance and feed intake of weaning pigs. A total of 36 crossbred (Landrace × Yorkshire × Duroc) weaned female pigs of 28 days old were reared under three dietary treatments. Treatments were 1) corn-soybean meal diet, 2) 0.30% synthetic tryptophan + pyridoxine + niacin, and 3) 5% SDPP. The experimental results indicated no significant difference (P > 0.05) in feed intake for pigs fed the …

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Influence Of Individual Or Mixed Cellulase And Xylanase Mixture On In Vitro Rumen Gas Production Kinetics Of Total Mixed Rations With Different Maize Silage And Concentrate Ratios, Mona Mohamed Mohamed Yasseen Elghandour, Ahmed Eid Kholif, Ofelia Márquez-Molina, José Fernando Vázquez-Armijo, Anil Kumar Puniya, Abdelfattah Zeidan Mohamed Salem Jan 2015

Influence Of Individual Or Mixed Cellulase And Xylanase Mixture On In Vitro Rumen Gas Production Kinetics Of Total Mixed Rations With Different Maize Silage And Concentrate Ratios, Mona Mohamed Mohamed Yasseen Elghandour, Ahmed Eid Kholif, Ofelia Márquez-Molina, José Fernando Vázquez-Armijo, Anil Kumar Puniya, Abdelfattah Zeidan Mohamed Salem

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study assessed the effects of cellulase, xylanase, and their mixture (1:1, v/v) on in vitro rumen fermentation of five mixed rations with different maize silage (F) to concentrate (C) ratios (0F:100C, 25F:75C, 50F:50C, 75F:25C, 100F:0C). Samples were incubated using rumen inoculum from Brown Swiss cows fed ad libitum a total mixed ration of concentrate and alfalfa hay (1:1). Gas production (GP) was recorded after 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 h of incubation. Interaction effects (P < 0.0001) were observed between type of ration and enzyme for discrete lag time prior to GP. Ration type affected asymptotic GP (linear and quadratic, P < 0.0001) and in vitro GP at 24 h onward. Moreover, rations affected pH (linear and quadratic, P < 0.0001), dry matter degradability (quadratic, P = 0.05), metabolizable energy (linear, P = 0.038), short-chain fatty acids (linear, P = 0.0005), gas yield from truly digested dry matter at 24 h (linear, P = 0.0026), and microbial crude protein yield (linear, P = 0.0264). The most effective rations for in vitro GP during different times differed between different measured parameters. Enzyme administration was more effective when the ratio of maize silage was increased.

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The Effects Of High Setter And Hatcher Temperatures During Incubation On Slaughter Weight And Carcass Yield In Broilers, Aydin İpek, Arda Sözcü Jan 2015

The Effects Of High Setter And Hatcher Temperatures During Incubation On Slaughter Weight And Carcass Yield In Broilers, Aydin İpek, Arda Sözcü

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out with the aim of determining the effects of higher setter and hatcher temperatures on slaughter weight and carcass yield. In experiment 1, setter temperatures were applied as control (37.8-38.2 °C) and high (38.9-40.0 °C) between days 10 and 18 during incubation. In experiment 2, hatcher temperatures were applied as control (36.8-37.0 °C) and high (38.8-39.0 °C) during the hatching period. A total of 240 chicks from each experiment were randomly selected after the hatching process was complete. At the end of the growing period, a total of 120 broilers from each experiment were weighed and …

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Polymorphism Of The Retinol-Binding Protein 4 Gene (Rbp4) And Its Association With Carcass And Meat Quality Traits In Swine, Xiaodong Zhang, Long Huang, Weiping Chen, Tao Wu, Yifang Feng, Yueyun Ding, Zongjun Yin Jan 2015

Polymorphism Of The Retinol-Binding Protein 4 Gene (Rbp4) And Its Association With Carcass And Meat Quality Traits In Swine, Xiaodong Zhang, Long Huang, Weiping Chen, Tao Wu, Yifang Feng, Yueyun Ding, Zongjun Yin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

To investigate the influence of the retinol-binding protein 4 gene (RBP4) on the carcass and meat quality traits of swine, polymorphism was observed by PCR-SSCP in four Chinese native pig breeds (Huoshouhei, Anqingliubai, Wannanhei, and Wei), that were carefully selected for economic traits. The results revealed one SNP (A>G) of the RBP4 gene in these breeds, excluding Huoshouhei. The AA genotype was the predominant genotype and allele A was the predominant allele with higher frequencies. A further analysis of SNP genotypes associated with carcass and meat quality traits including slaughter rate, average back-fat thickness, eye muscle area, lean percentage, …

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The Effects Of Red Grape Pomace Inclusion In Grower Diet On Amino Acid Digestibility, Intestinal Microflora, And Sera And Liver Antioxidant Activity In Broilers, Martina Lichovnikova, Libor Kalhotka, Vojtech Adam, Borivoj Klejdus, Vojtech Anderle Jan 2015

The Effects Of Red Grape Pomace Inclusion In Grower Diet On Amino Acid Digestibility, Intestinal Microflora, And Sera And Liver Antioxidant Activity In Broilers, Martina Lichovnikova, Libor Kalhotka, Vojtech Adam, Borivoj Klejdus, Vojtech Anderle

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of dietary red grape pomace (RGP) on amino acid digestibility (AIAAD), intestinal microflora, and antioxidant activity in the sera and liver. Sixty-six broilers were housed in battery cages. They were allocated to six cages corresponding to two dietary treatments with three replicates of each treatment. The treatments were administered from 10 to 36 days and included a control diet and a diet containing 1.5% RGP dry powder with the other components remaining unchanged, compared to the control. The RGP had a significant (P < 0.05) positive effect on the apparent metabolizable energy. The majority of coefficients of AIAAD were higher in the RGP. The ileal digestibility of threonine, serine, proline, and glycine was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in RGP. RGP had a positive effect (P < 0.05) on the content of Lactobacillus in the lower part of the ileum. The blood sera of broilers fed RGP had significantly (P < 0.05) lower 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and uric acid content. The RGP at a concentration of 15 g/kg in the grower diet did not affect the growth of broilers, and RGP is suitable for broiler diets to improve gastrointestinal tract functionality.

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Dose-Dependent Effects Of Tamsulosin On The Ejaculation And Semen Quality In Bucks, Sakdichod Kimsakulvech, Peerasak Suttiyotin, Anuchai Pinyopummin Jan 2015

Dose-Dependent Effects Of Tamsulosin On The Ejaculation And Semen Quality In Bucks, Sakdichod Kimsakulvech, Peerasak Suttiyotin, Anuchai Pinyopummin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of tamsulosin (TAM) dosages on ejaculation and semen quality. Two sets of Latin square experiment design were applied to 6 bucks receiving normal saline (CON), TAM 134.8 nM/kg (LTAM), or 269.7 (HTAM) nM/kg at 1-week intervals. Semen collection, libido, and ejaculatory scoring were undertaken at 3, 6, 9, 12, and 24 h after injection. Heart rate and body temperature were measured before administration and at 30 min, and before semen collection. The results showed that libido score and heart rate were not affected by treatments. Ejaculatory suppression was observed in …

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Evaluation Of Postthaw Sperm Parameters And Fertility Of Cholistani Service Bulls, Umer Farooq, Syed Aamer Mahmood, Ijaz Ahmad, Nazir Ahmad, Musadiq Idris, Muhammad Tariq Abbas Jan 2015

Evaluation Of Postthaw Sperm Parameters And Fertility Of Cholistani Service Bulls, Umer Farooq, Syed Aamer Mahmood, Ijaz Ahmad, Nazir Ahmad, Musadiq Idris, Muhammad Tariq Abbas

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was conducted with the objective of evaluating Cholistani service bulls on the basis of their postthaw sperm parameters and fertilizing potential through artificial insemination under the prevailing local climate. Semen from each experimental bull (n = 6) was collected at weekly intervals over a 12-month period, frozen, thawed, and evaluated for postthaw sperm parameters. Fertility rate of postthaw samples was determined by inseminating 1200 Cholistani cows in 2 trials: Trial 1 had 600 cows with 100 inseminations per bull to assess the effect of individual bulls and Trial 2 had 600 inseminations with 150 insemination doses frozen …

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Evaluation Of Serum Enzyme Activities And Protein Fractions In Brucella-Infected Cows, Mohamed Fahmy Abou Elazab Jan 2015

Evaluation Of Serum Enzyme Activities And Protein Fractions In Brucella-Infected Cows, Mohamed Fahmy Abou Elazab

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to evaluate potential changes in serum enzyme activities and protein fractions in Brucella-infected cows. A total of 1100 serum samples of dairy cows were screened for Brucella infection using the Rose Bengal test (RBT). Serum samples reacting positively to the RBT were subjected to indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for confirmation. Thirty serum samples from serologically positive cows and 30 from negative (healthy) cows were analyzed for alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) activities and total protein (TP) concentrations and serum protein …

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Storage Stability Of Aerobically Packaged Extended Dehydrated Chickenmeat Rings At Ambient Temperature, Bidyut Prava Mishra, Geeta Chauhan, Sanjod Kumar Mendiratta, Prasana Kumar Rath, Renuka Nayar Jan 2015

Storage Stability Of Aerobically Packaged Extended Dehydrated Chickenmeat Rings At Ambient Temperature, Bidyut Prava Mishra, Geeta Chauhan, Sanjod Kumar Mendiratta, Prasana Kumar Rath, Renuka Nayar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was conducted to evaluate the storage stability of aerobically packaged extended dehydrated chicken meat rings during ambient storage at 30 ± 2 °C. Extended dehydrated chicken meat rings were prepared by utilizing spent hen meat (80%), an optimized level of rice flour, refined wheat flour, potato starch, spice mix, common salt, and sodium tripolyphosphate. The control product was prepared in a similar manner except that rice flour was substituted by an equal quantity of spent hen meat. The products were aerobically packaged in low-density polyethylene (LDPE) pouches and analyzed for physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory characteristics at regular …

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Comparison Of Sevoflurane And Isoflurane Effects On Cardiovascular Andrespiratory System During Spontaneous Ventilation In Angora Goats, Ali̇ Kumandaş, Ertuğrul Elma Jan 2015

Comparison Of Sevoflurane And Isoflurane Effects On Cardiovascular Andrespiratory System During Spontaneous Ventilation In Angora Goats, Ali̇ Kumandaş, Ertuğrul Elma

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Seven healthy Angora goats were used to compare the effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during anesthesia periods. Once anesthesia was induced with propofol at 5.1 ± 0.9 mg/kg, it was maintained with isoflurane at 1%-3% in the first treatment period and sevoflurane at 2%-4% in the second treatment period after a 15-day interval. Heart rates measured immediately after anesthesia induction and 5 min later were found to be statistically significant between anesthetic groups (P < 0.05). Mean blood pressure in the isoflurane group decreased (75.7 ± 7.2 to 59.8 ± 9.8 mmHg) (P < 0.05) throughout the anesthesia period. It was determined that respiratory rate in sevoflurane treatment was lower than that in isoflurane treatment. In terms of time to stand up, sevoflurane-administered animals recovered significantly faster than animals intubated with isoflurane anesthesia (13.1 ± 4.4 and 25.0 ± 8.6 min) (P < 0.05). According to cardiopulmonary values, the respiratory rate was lower in the sevoflurane-applied animals compared to that of those receiving isoflurane anesthesia, although the difference was not statistically significant, and hypercapnia were not observed in either group. Consequently, it was determined that in the Angora goat, propofol-sevoflurane anesthesia exerts lower pressure on the cardiovascular system than isoflurane anesthesia. At the same time, recovery from sevoflurane anesthesia was shorter, and therefore it can be preferred to other anesthesia agents for routine anesthesia.

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Microencapsulated Organic Acid Blend With Mcfas Can Be Used As Analternative To Antibiotics For Laying Hens, Sang In Lee, Hyun Soo Kim, Inho Kim Jan 2015

Microencapsulated Organic Acid Blend With Mcfas Can Be Used As Analternative To Antibiotics For Laying Hens, Sang In Lee, Hyun Soo Kim, Inho Kim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 144 Hy-Line brown laying hens were used in a 10-week trial to evaluate the effects of a microencapsulated organic acid blend with medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) on egg production, weight, quality, fecal microflora, and nutrient digestibility in the hens. The hens were divided into four groups and different dietary treatments were given to each group. The control group received no microencapsulated organic acid blend with MCFAs. The second group received 0.05%, the third group received 0.01%, and the fourth group received 0.2% of a microencapsulated organic acid blend with MCFAs. Laying hens fed on a microencapsulated …

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Histomorphometric And Fractal Analysis Of Femoral, Tibial, And Metatarsal Compact Bone Samples In Sheep (Ovis Aries), Goat (Capra Hircus), And Roe Deer (Capreolus Capreolus), Alexandru Gudea, Andrei Stefan Jan 2015

Histomorphometric And Fractal Analysis Of Femoral, Tibial, And Metatarsal Compact Bone Samples In Sheep (Ovis Aries), Goat (Capra Hircus), And Roe Deer (Capreolus Capreolus), Alexandru Gudea, Andrei Stefan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Histological sections of femur, tibia, and metatarsals originating from sheep (Ovis aries), goat (Capra hircus), and roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) were examined in this study. Our research focused mainly on the quantitative characteristics of the microstructure of these bones. The areas, perimeters, minimum and maximum diameters of the secondary Haversian units, as well as structures of the primary osteonal units were assessed using comparative statistical methods. In addition to these parameters, the present paper investigated the usefulness of fractal analysis (fractal dimension and lacunarity), a new approach that quantifies the complexity and the emptiness pattern of biological structures. Moreover, our …

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Polymorphisms Of Ovine Prion Protein (Prp) Gene In Pramenka Sheepbreed Population In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Ervin Zecevic, Admir Dokso, Amra Kazic, Muhamed Brka Jan 2015

Polymorphisms Of Ovine Prion Protein (Prp) Gene In Pramenka Sheepbreed Population In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Ervin Zecevic, Admir Dokso, Amra Kazic, Muhamed Brka

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) are a group of diseases that affect the nervous system and lead to death. The putative infectious agent is the host-encoded prion protein (PrP) and it appears that the development of scrapie in sheep is closely related to polymorphisms in the host PrP gene. The aim of this study was to investigate three well-known polymorphisms in exon 3 of the PrP gene (at codons 136, 154, and 171) that have a clear and significant effect on scrapie in sheep. Four other polymorphisms (at codons 145, 185, 231, and 237) that are yet undefined were also investigated. …

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Effects Of Hydrolyzed And Live Yeasts On Rumen Microbial Fermentation In A Semicontinuous Culture System (Rusitec), Hakan Öztürk, Yasemi̇n Salgirli Demi̇rbaş, Farah Gönül Aydin, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Ferhunde Meli̇s Ünler, Mehmet Bahri̇ Emre Jan 2015

Effects Of Hydrolyzed And Live Yeasts On Rumen Microbial Fermentation In A Semicontinuous Culture System (Rusitec), Hakan Öztürk, Yasemi̇n Salgirli Demi̇rbaş, Farah Gönül Aydin, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n, Ferhunde Meli̇s Ünler, Mehmet Bahri̇ Emre

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of hydrolyzed and live forms of yeast products from Saccharomyces cerevisiae on in vitro fermentation of a 50:50 forage:concentrate substrate using the rumen simulation technique (Rusitec). The Rusitec system consisted of nine fermentation vessels: three of them received daily 0.5 g/L hydrolyzed yeast, three vessels received daily 0.5 g/L live yeast, and three vessels received no additives (control). After an adaptation period of 7 days, the main fermentation characteristics were evaluated for 7 consecutive days. Ruminal pH was decreased (P < 0.05) by hydrolyzed yeast, whereas no effects were observed after live yeast treatment. Both hydrolyzed and live yeasts tended to increase butyrate production (P = 0.052). Acetate to propionate ratio was significantly higher (P < 0.05) for live yeast. Both products increased NH3-N concentration, and it was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in live yeast in comparison with that in hydrolyzed yeast. Digestibility of dry matter was not significantly affected by both yeast treatments. Overall, these results showed that different types of yeast products in terms of their viability status had significant actions in ruminal microbial metabolism in different ways.

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Conservation And Management Of Fallow Deer (Dama Dama Dama L.)On Lemnos Island, Greece, Mariama Mattila, Ioannis Hadjigeorgiou Jan 2015

Conservation And Management Of Fallow Deer (Dama Dama Dama L.)On Lemnos Island, Greece, Mariama Mattila, Ioannis Hadjigeorgiou

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A small population of European fallow deer (Dama dama dama L.) was transferred to Myrina, Lemnos Island, Greece, in the early 1970s from the island of Rhodes. Since the Rhodian population may preserve a remarkable proportion of the original genetic diversity, it is necessary to preserve its offspring population. Our objective was to estimate population size, vegetation cover, and key stakeholder attitudes towards deer on the island, based on personal interviews. Following the visual inspection method, we estimated that there were 47 fallow deer in the fortress area (38 females, 3 males, and 6 fawns). For the total ground cover …

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The Accuracy Of The Patellar Reflex For Localization Of The Site Of A Single Level Thoracolumbar Disc Herniation In Dogs, Mohammed Abdelhakiem, Yuuhi Asai, Hiroaki Kamishina, Masaaki Katayama, Yuji Uzuka Jan 2015

The Accuracy Of The Patellar Reflex For Localization Of The Site Of A Single Level Thoracolumbar Disc Herniation In Dogs, Mohammed Abdelhakiem, Yuuhi Asai, Hiroaki Kamishina, Masaaki Katayama, Yuji Uzuka

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The patellar reflex was used in this study to determine the site of thoracolumbar spinal cord dysfunction (T3-L3 or L4-L6) as a result of disc herniation. The results of neurological examinations were compared with the findings of CT myelography. This study was conducted on 21 dogs, selected from a total of 26 dogs confirmed to have a single thoracolumbar lesion. Results revealed that the accuracy of the patellar reflex for lesion localization was 71.4%. The accuracy of the patellar reflex (normal or hyperreflexic) for lesion localization in the T3-L3 segment in 15 dogs was 100%, while the accuracy of the …

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Concentration Of Selected Radionuclides In Skulls Of European Badger Meles Meles From Eastern Poland, Andrzej Komosa, Ignacy Kitowski, Jolanta Orzel, Grzegorz Pitucha, Jan Solecki, Marcin Chrapowicki, Pawel Rozanski, Marian Flis Jan 2015

Concentration Of Selected Radionuclides In Skulls Of European Badger Meles Meles From Eastern Poland, Andrzej Komosa, Ignacy Kitowski, Jolanta Orzel, Grzegorz Pitucha, Jan Solecki, Marcin Chrapowicki, Pawel Rozanski, Marian Flis

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Concentration activity levels of selected radionuclides in skulls of European badger from eastern Poland were determined. It was found that studied skull bones contained on average 1.6 ± 1.7 Bq kg-1 of 137Cs (range: 0-6.4 Bq kg-1), 2.2 ± 0.87 Bq kg-1 of 90Sr (range: 0.93-3.9 Bq kg-1), and 8.4 ± 4.1 Bq kg-1 of 239+240Pu (range: 0-53 Bq kg-1). These values prove to be rather low in comparison with earlier literature data on anthropogenic radionuclides (being a result of the Chernobyl fallout) present in skulls of other mammals. This suggests that migration processes of anthropogenic radionuclides have caused a …

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Analysis Of Acid?Base Disorders In Calves With Lactic Acidosis Using Aclassic Model And Strong Ion Approach, Michal Bednarski, Robert Kupczynski Jan 2015

Analysis Of Acid?Base Disorders In Calves With Lactic Acidosis Using Aclassic Model And Strong Ion Approach, Michal Bednarski, Robert Kupczynski

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to analyze the disorders of acid-base balance in calves with lactic acidosis using the classic model and the strong ion approach. The study included 40 calves: group I was the control group (n = 20) and group II consisted of calves with diarrhea and lactic acidosis (n = 20). The highest lactate concentration (5.49 ± 2.58 mmol/L) was documented in diarrheic calves. The diarrheic calves presented with significantly lower pH, pCO2, and concentrations of HCO3- (P < 0.01), and with higher anion gap (AG), strong ion difference (SID3, SID7), and strong ion gap (SIG) (P < 0.01) than the controls. In the group of diarrheic calves lactic acid correlated with AG (r = 0.684, P < 0.01), SID3 (r = 0.718, P < 0.01), SID7 (r = 0.494, P = 0.03), and SIG (r = 0.561, P = 0.01). There was a negative correlation between lactate and effective SID (SIDEff) (r = -0.499, P = 0.02), and total plasma concentration of nonvolatile buffers (ATot ) (r = -0.361, P = 0.04). The results indicated that in lactic acidosis there were specific disturbances with an increased concentration of unmeasured strong ions.

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Effects Of 16l : 8d Photoperiod On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics,Meat Composition, And Blood Parameters Of Pekin Ducks, Evren Erdem, Esi̇n Ebru Onbaşilar, Özlem Gücüyener Hacan Jan 2015

Effects Of 16l : 8d Photoperiod On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics,Meat Composition, And Blood Parameters Of Pekin Ducks, Evren Erdem, Esi̇n Ebru Onbaşilar, Özlem Gücüyener Hacan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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Breed, Parity, And Cycle Season Effects On Life-Timereproduction In Bitches: A Retrospective Study, Bülent Polat, Armağan Çolak, Mehmet Cengi̇z, Orçun Cannazi̇k, Armağan Hayirli Jan 2015

Breed, Parity, And Cycle Season Effects On Life-Timereproduction In Bitches: A Retrospective Study, Bülent Polat, Armağan Çolak, Mehmet Cengi̇z, Orçun Cannazi̇k, Armağan Hayirli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effects of breed, parity, and season on the reproductive parameters in bitches reared under a temperate climate. Breeding and pregnancy statuses, proestrus, estrus, and pregnancy durations, litter size, and cycle interval were recorded from German shepherds (GS, n = 34), Labrador retrievers (LA, n = 23), Belgian Malinois dogs (BM, n = 13), and Pointers (PO, n = 9) up to 10th parities. The mean age at first breeding (464.8 ± 26.2 days, mean ± SD) and the pregnancy rate (74.6%) were not different among breeds. The pregnancy duration was …

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The Effects Of Dry-Off Therapy On Milk Somatic Cell Count In Saanen Goats, Ayhan Baştan, Seçki̇n Salar, Duygu Baki̇ Acar, Mürşi̇de Ayşe Demi̇rel, Mehmet Cengi̇z, İsfendi̇yar Darbaz, Gaye Bulut Jan 2015

The Effects Of Dry-Off Therapy On Milk Somatic Cell Count In Saanen Goats, Ayhan Baştan, Seçki̇n Salar, Duygu Baki̇ Acar, Mürşi̇de Ayşe Demi̇rel, Mehmet Cengi̇z, İsfendi̇yar Darbaz, Gaye Bulut

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of dry-off antibiotic therapy and teat sealant on somatic cell count (SCC) in Saanen goats. The goats were randomly divided into 3 groups. In Groups I (n = 50) and II (n = 50), the goats were treated with intramammary antibiotics and a combination of intramammary antibiotics and internal teat sealant at dry-off, respectively. The animals in Group III (n = 50) were designated as the control group. For the SCC analysis and bacteriological examination, milk samples (n = 900) were collected separately from each udder half during routine morning …

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Determination Of Serum Cardiac Biomarkers And Plasma D-Dimer Levelsin Anemic Sheep With Babesiosis, Özlem Orunç Kilinç, Yaşar Göz, Nazmi̇ Yüksek, Yildiray Başbuğan, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇n Yilmaz, Ahmet Duran Ataş Jan 2015

Determination Of Serum Cardiac Biomarkers And Plasma D-Dimer Levelsin Anemic Sheep With Babesiosis, Özlem Orunç Kilinç, Yaşar Göz, Nazmi̇ Yüksek, Yildiray Başbuğan, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇n Yilmaz, Ahmet Duran Ataş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the cardiac effects of anemia and venous thromboembolism (VTE), reportedly caused by the hemolyzed erythrocytes occurring in sheep with babesiosis, were investigated using cardiac markers and D-dimer (DD). The study included 34 sheep: 24 infected Akkaraman sheep (1-3 years old, diagnosed with babesiosis based on clinical and laboratory findings) and a control group of 10 noninfected healthy sheep of the same breed and age. Hematocrit (Hct) levels were measured in blood obtained from both groups. Cardiac troponin I (cTnI), creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were measured in serum samples. In addition, the levels of …

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The Effects Of Different Salting And Preservation Techniques Ofkaşar Cheese On Cheese Quality, Asya Çeti̇nkaya, Mustafa Atasever Jan 2015

The Effects Of Different Salting And Preservation Techniques Ofkaşar Cheese On Cheese Quality, Asya Çeti̇nkaya, Mustafa Atasever

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this research is to determine the effects of different salting and preservation techniques on the quality of kaşar cheese. Physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses were performed on days 1, 7, 15, 30, 60, 90, and 120 of the maturation of 270 samples of kaşar cheese produced for this research. Additionally, sensory analyses were performed on days 30, 60, 90, and 120 of maturation. The total number of aerobic mesophilic bacteria, Lactococcus, Staphylococcus-Micrococcus, and psychotropic bacteria was lower and the number of yeast-mold and lactobacilli was higher in cheese examples salted in a boiler than those salted in …

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Fattening Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Turkish Indigenoushair And Honamlı Goat Male Kids, Ahmet Hamdi̇ Aktaş, Beki̇r Gök, Serkan Ateş, Mehmet Emi̇n Teki̇n, İbrahi̇m Halici, Hüseyi̇n Baş, Hakan Erduran, Shinan Kassam Jan 2015

Fattening Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Turkish Indigenoushair And Honamlı Goat Male Kids, Ahmet Hamdi̇ Aktaş, Beki̇r Gök, Serkan Ateş, Mehmet Emi̇n Teki̇n, İbrahi̇m Halici, Hüseyi̇n Baş, Hakan Erduran, Shinan Kassam

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was undertaken to measure the effect of fattening duration (60, 80, and 100 days) on growth performance and carcass characteristics of male kids from indigenous Hair and Honamlı goat breeds reared under intensive fattening systems in Turkey. Fattening duration had a significant effect (P < 0.001) on the fattening performance and a number of carcass characteristics of kids. An interaction was detected between genotype and fattening duration for average daily gain (ADG). Hair goat kids grew at a faster rate than Honamlı kids in the 20-40 day and 40-60 day fattening periods, but they maintained relatively similar ADGs within other fattening periods. On average, over the course of the fattening trial, Honamlı kids grew at an average daily rate of 209 g/head, while Hair goat kids grew at a daily rate of 231 g/head. Dressing percentage and carcass lean and fat percentages of kids increased (P < 0.05-0.001) with slaughter age and weight for both genotypes, whereas the percentage of bone decreased (P < 0.001) with each successive fattening period. No genotypic differences were detected for a number of carcass characteristics at the time of slaughter, with the exception of relatively higher (P < 0.01) fat deposit rates within the kidney and pelvic areas for Hair kids.

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Effects Of Long-Term Starvation And Refeeding On Fatty Acid Metabolism-Relatedgene Expressions In The Liver Of Zebrafish, Danio Rerio, Ayşe Ölmez, Mehtap Bayir, Chunfang Wang, Abdulkadi̇r Bayir Jan 2015

Effects Of Long-Term Starvation And Refeeding On Fatty Acid Metabolism-Relatedgene Expressions In The Liver Of Zebrafish, Danio Rerio, Ayşe Ölmez, Mehtap Bayir, Chunfang Wang, Abdulkadi̇r Bayir

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A 70-day starvation was conducted to determine the effects of long-term starvation on whole-body polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) composition and fatty acid metabolism-related gene expression in the liver of zebrafish, Danio rerio. The starvation period was followed by a 15-day refeeding period to test recovery of both PUFA composition and gene expression levels. It was found that n-3 PUFA and arachidonic acid levels increased during starvation and returned to normal values after refeeding (P < 0.05). Expression of seven (elovl5, fads2, cpt1-β, acox1, acadvl, fabp1a, and fabp7a) of eight total genes downregulated significantly towards the end of the starvation. As a result of refeeding, gene expression of elovl5 and ppar-α returned to the normal levels. Therefore, it was concluded that, in general, mRNA expression of genes involved in fatty acid metabolism was negatively influenced by long-term starvation (70 days); there was no direct relationship between whole-body fatty acid composition and hepatic gene expressions; and 15-day refeeding was insufficient for recovery of starvation-based metabolic losses in zebrafish.

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Serum Pharmacokinetics And Tissue Concentrations Of A Newrecrystallized Enrofloxacin Hydrochloride-Dihydrate In Hamsters, Alma Carrascosa, Alejandro De La Peña, Lilia Gutierrez, Hector Sumano Jan 2015

Serum Pharmacokinetics And Tissue Concentrations Of A Newrecrystallized Enrofloxacin Hydrochloride-Dihydrate In Hamsters, Alma Carrascosa, Alejandro De La Peña, Lilia Gutierrez, Hector Sumano

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and PK/PD ratios of a new solvate of enrofloxacin (enrofloxacin hydrochloride-dihydrate; enro-C), were studied in hamsters. Enrofloxacin from Baytril1397904493 5% (enroR) served as the reference preparation. Two groups of 60 Syrian golden hamsters were intramuscularly injected individually with 10 mg/kg of enroR or with enro-C. Tissue and serum samples were obtained for 72 h; enrofloxacin concentrations were determined by HPLC with UV detection. Ninety percent minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC90) were determined for strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Leptospira interrogans, and Escherichia coli. All PK variables were statistically different between groups (P < 0.01). CMAX of enrofloxacin for enro-C was 17.3 μg/mL and it was 2.6 μg/mL for enroR. AUC was considerably higher for enro-C (459.2 μg/mL h vs. 19.9 μg/mL h). There were no statistically significant differences in MIC90 values between enroR and enro-C. Tissue concentrations of enro-C in all cases were higher and remained above the MIC for longer periods than those of enroR. Relevant PK/PD ratios for enrofloxacin (AUC/MIC ? 125 and CMAX > MIC = 10-12) are consequently …

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