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Effect Of Kefir Consumption On Intestinal Microbiota And Some Blood Parameters Inangora Cats, Ruhi̇ Kabakçi, Gi̇zem Çufaoğlu, Gökhan Şen
Effect Of Kefir Consumption On Intestinal Microbiota And Some Blood Parameters Inangora Cats, Ruhi̇ Kabakçi, Gi̇zem Çufaoğlu, Gökhan Şen
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Probiotics are one of the best alternatives to improve gut health. Kefir, which was discovered in the North Caucasus centuries ago, is still consumed frequently today due to its health benefits. Its impacts on the gastrointestinal system have begun to be investigated in animals. In this study, we focused to examine the effect of kefir on intestinal microbiota, some hematological parameters, and fecal quality in Angora cats to provide preliminary data regarding the hypothesis of its use as an alternative probiotic food supplement. Commercial kefir was given orally (30 mL/kg) to seven healthy Angora cats for 14 days. On day …
Reference Values For Selected Hematological And Biochemical Blood Parameters From Prepregnancy To Advanced Gestation In Angora Cats, Özkan Şi̇mşek, Şevket Arikan, Mi̇yase Çinar
Reference Values For Selected Hematological And Biochemical Blood Parameters From Prepregnancy To Advanced Gestation In Angora Cats, Özkan Şi̇mşek, Şevket Arikan, Mi̇yase Çinar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to monitor some hematological and biochemical blood parameters from prepregnancy to advanced gestation in Angora cats. In the present study, 35 blood samples obtained before and during pregnancy from 7 adult cats were used. Blood was collected from cats before pregnancy and on days 15, 30, 45, and 55 of gestation. The blood samples were analyzed in terms of WBC, RBC, Hb, PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC, GRA, MON, and LYM values. Additionally, serum ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, LDH, and CK activities and total cholesterol, glucose, triglyceride, urea, Ca, Mg, and Pi levels were measured. …
Determination Of Alpha-Naphthyl Acetate Esterase (Anae) Activity In Peripheral Blood Leukocytes Of Pregnant, Adult, And Kitten Angora Cats, Alev Gürol Bayraktaroğlu, Özkan Şi̇mşek, Aytül Kürüm, Şevket Arikan, Emel Ergün
Determination Of Alpha-Naphthyl Acetate Esterase (Anae) Activity In Peripheral Blood Leukocytes Of Pregnant, Adult, And Kitten Angora Cats, Alev Gürol Bayraktaroğlu, Özkan Şi̇mşek, Aytül Kürüm, Şevket Arikan, Emel Ergün
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study aimed to determine the alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase (ANAE) activity of peripheral blood leukocytes in pregnant, kitten, and adult Angora cats. In each group 9 healthy pregnant, adult, and kitten Angora cats constituted the material of the study. Optimum reaction was achieved after a 3 h incubation period at pH 5.8, by ANAE staining. Two types of reaction were observed in ANAE (+) T lymphocytes. The first reaction was a dot-like positivity pattern characterized by the presence of large granules, while the other was a granular positivity pattern characterized by the presence of 3 to 5 small granules. B …