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Evaluation Of Different Stocking Densities On Fattening Performance, Slaughter, Carcass, Meat Quality Characteristics, And Fatty Acid Composition In New Zealand Rabbits, Büşra Yaranoğlu, Mustafa Hi̇lmi̇ Yaranoğlu, Sali̇ha Uysal, Adnan Adi̇l Hi̇şmi̇oğullari
Evaluation Of Different Stocking Densities On Fattening Performance, Slaughter, Carcass, Meat Quality Characteristics, And Fatty Acid Composition In New Zealand Rabbits, Büşra Yaranoğlu, Mustafa Hi̇lmi̇ Yaranoğlu, Sali̇ha Uysal, Adnan Adi̇l Hi̇şmi̇oğullari
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the research was to investigate the effects of different stocking densities on fattening performance, slaughter, carcass, meat quality characteristics, and fatty acid composition in New Zealand rabbits raised in cage conditions and also determine the ideal housing frequency so that yields were not adversely affected. In the study, 36 New Zealand rabbits were used. After weaning, the fattening was started and rabbits were put into cages at different stocking densities as 1 rabbit/cage, 2 rabbits/cage, and 3 rabbits/ cage. The live weight of rabbits and feed consumption data were taken every week. At the end of 8 …
The Effects Of Propofol-Sevoflurane, Midazolam-Sevoflurane, And Medetomidineketamine-Sevoflurane Anesthetic Combinations On Tear Production Measured By Theschirmer Tear Test I (Stt I) In Healthy Rabbits, Hani̇fi̇ Erol, Muharrem Erol, Gülteki̇n Atalan, Cengi̇z Ceylan, Muhammed Kaan Yönez
The Effects Of Propofol-Sevoflurane, Midazolam-Sevoflurane, And Medetomidineketamine-Sevoflurane Anesthetic Combinations On Tear Production Measured By Theschirmer Tear Test I (Stt I) In Healthy Rabbits, Hani̇fi̇ Erol, Muharrem Erol, Gülteki̇n Atalan, Cengi̇z Ceylan, Muhammed Kaan Yönez
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The maintenance of corneal and normal eye function is necessary for the ocular health and integrity. Tear plays an important role in defense mechanism and nutrition of eye. The Schirmer tear tests (STT I, II) are widely used in ophthalmic examination to evaluate tear production as an aid to diagnose eye diseases. The aim of this study was to compare the different effect of anesthetic combinations and their action period on tear production in healthy rabbits. Forty healthy New Zealand female rabbits (mean weight 2.34 ± 0.67 kg), four months old, were used as materials. The animals were divided into …
Dried Tomato Pomace In Rabbit Nutrition: Effects On Carcass Characteristics And Meat Quality, Nouha Grioui, Hager Boukhris, Chokri Damergi, Wafa Hajji, Hamadi Riahi, Manef Abderrabba, Taha Najar, Mondher Mejri
Dried Tomato Pomace In Rabbit Nutrition: Effects On Carcass Characteristics And Meat Quality, Nouha Grioui, Hager Boukhris, Chokri Damergi, Wafa Hajji, Hamadi Riahi, Manef Abderrabba, Taha Najar, Mondher Mejri
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted to assess the effect of dried tomato pomace (DTP) feeding on the carcass characteristics and the quality of the meat of growing rabbits. For this purpose, 54 weaned rabbits (40 days old) were divided into three equal groups and fed isoproteic and isoenergetic diets. The first group was the control group (CON), while the other two groups were fed 10 (DTP-10), and 20 (DTP-20) percent DTP for 6 weeks. Eighty-three-day-old rabbits were slaughtered then, the carcass characteristics, mechanical and sensorial tenderness of the meat were determined. Rabbits fed with DTP-10 had the highest final weight at …
Immunohistological Effects Of Transforming Growth Factor-Ss Via Platelet-Rich Plasma Onsegmental Bone Defects: An Animal Study, Azi̇z Ati̇k, Serdar Sargin, Gökhan Meri̇ç, Cengi̇z Ceylan
Immunohistological Effects Of Transforming Growth Factor-Ss Via Platelet-Rich Plasma Onsegmental Bone Defects: An Animal Study, Azi̇z Ati̇k, Serdar Sargin, Gökhan Meri̇ç, Cengi̇z Ceylan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Bone healing is a different and unique process that results in complete bone tissue, rather than ending in scar formation. However, more significant bone defects may fail to regenerate and forms scary granulomatous tissue. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of transforming growth factor-ß (TGF - ß) via platelet rich plasma (PRP) in rabbit tibia bones with segmental bone defects by radiological and immunohistological methods. Tibial segmental defects were performed to adult New Zealand rabbits (n = 10) on both legs. 0.5 mL of PRP was administered to the defect zone on one leg (PRP group), while the other …
Investigation Of The Myocardial Damage Due To Acute Anemia In A Rabbit Model Of Acutenormovolemic Anemia, Kenan Çağri Tümer, Haydar Özdemi̇r, Hati̇ce Eröksüz
Investigation Of The Myocardial Damage Due To Acute Anemia In A Rabbit Model Of Acutenormovolemic Anemia, Kenan Çağri Tümer, Haydar Özdemi̇r, Hati̇ce Eröksüz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Myocardial damage and increased circulating cardiac troponin I (cTnI) concentrations have been shown in various diseases that cause anemia in animals. Whether the acute anemia that occurs during these diseases directly contributes to myocardial damage and to the release of cTnI to the circulation still remains unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of acute anemia on myocardial damage and serum cTnI concentration using experimentally-induced acute normovolemic anemia. New Zealand rabbits were randomly separated into 2 groups: an acute anemia group (AG, n = 8) and a control group (CG, n = 6). To induce acute …
Evaluation Of Mulberry (Morus Alba) Leaves As A Concentrate Substitute In Rabbit Diet:Effect On Growth Performance And Meat Quality, Kamran Khan, Inam Ullah, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Sarzamin Khan
Evaluation Of Mulberry (Morus Alba) Leaves As A Concentrate Substitute In Rabbit Diet:Effect On Growth Performance And Meat Quality, Kamran Khan, Inam Ullah, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Sarzamin Khan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Mulberry (Morus alba) leaves contain a high amount of digestible carbohydrates, protein and minerals, making it an attractive, natural, low-cost feed ingredient in rabbit rations. The present study evaluated the effect of stepwise replacement of a concentrate diet with wilted M. alba leaves on growth performance and meat quality of rabbits. Sixty indigenous rabbits (age, 36 ± 2 days) were assigned to 5 diets (12 rabbits per diet). The 5 diets consisted of a commercial concentrate diet (control; WML0), and stepwise replacement of the concentrate with 25% (WML25), 50% (WML50), 75% (WML75), and 100% (WML100) wilted M. alba leaves. Final …
Accelerated Achilles Tendon Healing With Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein In Rabbits, Marko Pecin, Mario Kreszinger, Snjezana Vukovic, Marija Lipar, Ozren Smolec, Berislav Radisic, Josip Kos
Accelerated Achilles Tendon Healing With Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein In Rabbits, Marko Pecin, Mario Kreszinger, Snjezana Vukovic, Marija Lipar, Ozren Smolec, Berislav Radisic, Josip Kos
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The current study describes the use of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein (IL-1Ra) as a possible strategy for optimizing tendon healing and repair by presenting histologically visible changes in rabbit Achilles tendon tissue after longitudinal tenotomy. The study was carried out on 26 Californian rabbits divided into two equal groups. One was the experimental IRAP (interleukin-1 receptor antagonist) group and the second one was the PBS (purified buffered saline) group. The PBS group was the control group. After longitudinal tenotomy in both groups of rabbits, in the IRAP group IL-1Ra was applied locally, whereas PBS was applied in the control group. …
Influences Of Flunixin And Tenoxicam On The Pharmacokinetics Of Florfenicol In Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Endotoxemia, Feri̇de Koç, Alptuğ Ati̇la, Emre Karakuş, Kami̇l Üney
Influences Of Flunixin And Tenoxicam On The Pharmacokinetics Of Florfenicol In Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Endotoxemia, Feri̇de Koç, Alptuğ Ati̇la, Emre Karakuş, Kami̇l Üney
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influences of flunixin (FM) and tenoxicam (TN) on the pharmacokinetics of florfenicol (FF) after coadministration in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced endotoxemic rabbits. Fifteen male rabbits were used in this study. FF (20 mg/kg), FM (2 mg/kg), and TN (1 mg/kg) were coadministered via intravenous injection to the animals. The concentrations of FF were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography with diode-array detection from 0.08 to 12 h in plasma. The plasma concentration-time profile of FF was described using a noncompartmental open model. In this study, terminal half-life, area under the curve, mean residence time, …
Three-Dimensional Reconstruction Of Multidetector Computed Tomography Images Of Paranasal Sinuses Of New Zealand Rabbits, Sema Özkadi̇f, Emrullah Eken
Three-Dimensional Reconstruction Of Multidetector Computed Tomography Images Of Paranasal Sinuses Of New Zealand Rabbits, Sema Özkadi̇f, Emrullah Eken
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted to produce a 3-dimensional reconstruction using multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) images of the anatomic structures forming the paranasal sinuses of New Zealand rabbits and to present biometric properties of the sinuses and conchae. A total of 16 adult New Zealand rabbits, comprising 8 males and 8 females, were included in the study. After high-resolution MDCT images of the paranasal sinuses were obtained, they were reconstructed using a 3-dimensional modeling program (Mimics) by overlapping the images and the biometric measurements of the structures forming the paranasal sinuses. The maxillary sinuses of New Zealand rabbits were made up …
H-Reflex And M-Wave Studies In The Fore-And Hindlimbs Of Rabbit, Erkut Turan, Cengi̇z Ünsal, Aykut Göktürk Üner
H-Reflex And M-Wave Studies In The Fore-And Hindlimbs Of Rabbit, Erkut Turan, Cengi̇z Ünsal, Aykut Göktürk Üner
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the H-reflex in the forelimb and to compare the forelimb and hindlimb H-reflex results and Hmax/Mmax ratios in rabbit. For this purpose, we used 15 healthy adult female New Zealand albino rabbits. Left limbs of rabbits were used for stimulation and recording procedures using general anesthesia. Electrophysiological tests were performed using Nikolet Viking Quest (USA) 2-channel EMG equipment. The median and the tibial nerves were used to evaluate H-reflex and M-waves. Latencies of the H-reflex were almost the same in both limbs. However, M-wave latencies and amplitudes were significantly different, P-values being …
Helical Computed Tomography Application In Rabbit Liver Anatomy: Comparison With Frozen Cross-Sectional Cuts, Kamelia Stamatova Yovcheva, Rosen Dimitrov, Yuliana Toneva, Penka Yonkova, Dimitar Kostov, Anton Rusenov, Krassimira Uzunova, Violeta Yordanova
Helical Computed Tomography Application In Rabbit Liver Anatomy: Comparison With Frozen Cross-Sectional Cuts, Kamelia Stamatova Yovcheva, Rosen Dimitrov, Yuliana Toneva, Penka Yonkova, Dimitar Kostov, Anton Rusenov, Krassimira Uzunova, Violeta Yordanova
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Our focus has been to study and compare the anatomical helical computed tomography (CT) features of the normal rabbit liver with its native cross-sectional anatomy. Helical CT was used for scanning the cranial part of the abdominal cavity. The slice thickness was 5 mm. Frozen transversal anatomic cross-sections with a thickness of 10 mm were obtained from the cranial abdominal part of 4 animals following euthanasia. They were compared with the corresponding helical CT scans. At Th9 (thoracic vertebra), the helical CT images showed in the whole aspect a normal liver. It was a massive, heterogeneous, soft tissue, with normal …
The Effect Of Flashed Light On The Ultrastructure Of The Retinal Photoreceptor Cells In Rabbit: A Transmission Electron Microscope Study, Arash Esfandiari, Iraj Posti, Asghar Dehghan, Nasser Hadjipour
The Effect Of Flashed Light On The Ultrastructure Of The Retinal Photoreceptor Cells In Rabbit: A Transmission Electron Microscope Study, Arash Esfandiari, Iraj Posti, Asghar Dehghan, Nasser Hadjipour
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The effects of light exposure on the retina have been carefully considered in recent years. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effect of flashed light with low and high intensity on the photoreceptor layer of rabbit. Fifteen adult male New Zealand White rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups: a control group, experimental group I (exposed to 60 W of flashed light 5 times), and experimental group II (exposed to 1000 W of flashed light 5 times). The retinas of the eyes were removed and studied by transmission electron microscope. The photoreceptor layer damage in experimental …
Biocompatibility Of High-Density Porous Polyethylene Covered With Fascia Lata In Dorsal Nasal Augmentation-An Experimental Study In Rabbits, Güven Yildirim, Hasan Alpak, İbrahi̇m Sayin, Vedat Onar
Biocompatibility Of High-Density Porous Polyethylene Covered With Fascia Lata In Dorsal Nasal Augmentation-An Experimental Study In Rabbits, Güven Yildirim, Hasan Alpak, İbrahi̇m Sayin, Vedat Onar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Ten New Zealand Albino rabbits were used in this study. A lateral incision was made on the nasal dorsum and a pocket formed in the subperiosteal plane to replace the implant. A fascia lata graft was obtained from the regio femoralis. High-density porous polyethylene (HDPP) was cut and covered with fascia lata. The material was positioned in the pocket formed on the nasal dorsum. Four months post-procedure, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed to evaluate the resorption of the material. Animals were then sacrificed and the nasal dorsum, including the graft material, was removed and subjected to macroscopic and histopathological …
Comparative Imaging Of The Vesicular Glands In New Zealand White Rabbits (Oryctolagus Cuniculus), Rosen Dimitrov, Kamelia Stamatova, Dimitar Kostov
Comparative Imaging Of The Vesicular Glands In New Zealand White Rabbits (Oryctolagus Cuniculus), Rosen Dimitrov, Kamelia Stamatova, Dimitar Kostov
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study investigated the morphological topographic features of the vesicular glands (gll. vesiculosae) in 10 sexually mature and clinically healthy male New Zealand White rabbits, aged 12 months, with body weights from 2.8 kg to 3.2 kg. The glands were observed by ultrasonography in 2 planes, transversal and sagittal. The approach was percutaneous transabdominal prepubic. The rabbit vesicular glands were visualized as a solid heterogeneous echoic finding. Using computed tomography, we scanned the pelvis in the transversal plane through the first sacral vertebra, at a cut thickness of 3 mm. The vesicular glands were visualized as transversally ovoid, homogeneous, and …
Comparative Ultrasonographic Study Of The Prostate Complex And Bulbourethral Glands Of The Domestic Rabbit (Oryctolagus Cuniculus), Rosen Dimitrov, Kamelia Stamatova
Comparative Ultrasonographic Study Of The Prostate Complex And Bulbourethral Glands Of The Domestic Rabbit (Oryctolagus Cuniculus), Rosen Dimitrov, Kamelia Stamatova
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the present study was to provide a comparative description of the rabbit prostate complex and bulbourethral glands by means of ultrasonography, in order to obtain results that may be useful for the diagnosis of reproductive pathology in this species. The prostate and bulbourethral glands were studied sonographically in 12 sexually mature, clinically healthy male New Zealand rabbits that were 12 months old and weighed 2.8 to 3.2 kg. The prostate complex, composed of proprostate, prostate, and paraprostate parts, was observed using prepubic ultrasonography in sagittal and transversal planes and presented a hyperechoic stroma. The bulbourethral glands were …
An Ectopic Case Of Psoroptes Cuniculi Infestation In A Pet Rabbit, Abuzer Acar, Ari̇f Kurtdede, Kerem Ural, Cenker Çağri Cingi, Mehmet Çağri Karakurum, Buğrahan Beki̇r Yağci, Bariş Sari
An Ectopic Case Of Psoroptes Cuniculi Infestation In A Pet Rabbit, Abuzer Acar, Ari̇f Kurtdede, Kerem Ural, Cenker Çağri Cingi, Mehmet Çağri Karakurum, Buğrahan Beki̇r Yağci, Bariş Sari
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A 2-year-old female New Zealand rabbit was admitted to Ankara University Veterinary Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine. Upon physical examination crustaceous auricular lesions, and erythematous and exudative pruritic skin lesions, both on the ventral abdomen and on extremities were detected. Microscopic examination of skin scrapings taken from pinnae and hair plucked from the ventral abdominal region revealed the presence of Psoroptes cuniculi. The ventral abdominal localization of P. cuniculi was evaluated as an ectopic infestation. Despite the injection of ivermectin 400 µg/kg and daily supportive therapy the rabbit died on the fifth day of hospitalization.
Comparison Of Electrocautery And Quantum Energy Surgical Devices In Experimental Partial Hepatectomies, Cem Perk, Zi̇hni̇ Mutlu, Aydin Gürel, Damla Haktanir
Comparison Of Electrocautery And Quantum Energy Surgical Devices In Experimental Partial Hepatectomies, Cem Perk, Zi̇hni̇ Mutlu, Aydin Gürel, Damla Haktanir
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The quantum energy surgical device (QESD) is a new medical instrument that uses kinetic energy to heat the atoms of argon gas to a high temperature and to apply them on tissues. Unlike other devices operating on the principle of argon plasma technology, the QESD can be used in tissue vaporisation, resection, coagulation and superficial sterilisation of tissues. This study aimed to compare the amount of bleeding, duration of liver incision, duration of the whole operation and histopathological changes occurring on the surface of the incision in partial hepatectomies performed by QESD and bipolar electrocautery. The study was carried out …
The Red Blood Cell Membrane Proteins In Rabbits With Experimental Ketosis, Sefa Çeli̇k, Hi̇lal Karagül
The Red Blood Cell Membrane Proteins In Rabbits With Experimental Ketosis, Sefa Çeli̇k, Hi̇lal Karagül
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study investigated the effects of experimentally induced ketosis on erythrocyte membrane proteins in rabbits by sodium dodecyl sulfate/polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). The animals were allocated to 2 groups; ketosis and control. The experiment was lasted 13 days. Food was withheld for 5 days in the ketosis group, and then the animals were fed for 8 days. The control group was fed standard rabbit rations. Erythrocyte membrane proteins were isolated from the blood, and analyzed by SDS-PAGE using 10% (w/v) acrylamide monomer. Erythrocyte membrane proteins separated on the polyacrylamide gel were quantified by densitometry. Band 3 and actin on day …
Intraosseous Urography Compared With Intravenous Urography: An Experimental Study In The Rabbit Model, Mutlu Sağlam, Şahi̇n Uğurel, Mete Ki̇lci̇ler, Mehmet Dakak, Ali̇ Bumi̇n, İbrahi̇m Somuncu
Intraosseous Urography Compared With Intravenous Urography: An Experimental Study In The Rabbit Model, Mutlu Sağlam, Şahi̇n Uğurel, Mete Ki̇lci̇ler, Mehmet Dakak, Ali̇ Bumi̇n, İbrahi̇m Somuncu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of bone injection gun assisted intraosseous administration of contrast media as an alternative to the intravenous route for urography. Intravenous urographies were obtained in 6 rabbits. Urographic examinations by the intraosseous route were performed in the same animals 48 h later. After adequate anesthesia, the retroauricular vein was punctured for intravenous injection and a bone injection gun was used for intraosseous injections to the distal one-third of the rabbit femur. Direct radiographies of rabbits were obtained following 1200 mg/kg body weight iomeprol (300 mg iodine/ml) administration by both the intravenous and intraosseous …
A Comparison Between Medetomidine-Ketamine And Xylazine-Ketamine Anaesthesia In Rabbits, Nuh Kiliç
A Comparison Between Medetomidine-Ketamine And Xylazine-Ketamine Anaesthesia In Rabbits, Nuh Kiliç
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The anaesthetic and cardiopulmonary effects of medetomidine-ketamine (MK) and xylazine-ketamine (XK) combinations were compared in rabbits. A total of 18 rabbits were randomly assigned to 2 different groups. The rabbits in the MK group (n = 9) were given 0.25 mg/kg of medetomidine and 50 mg/kg of ketamine intramuscularly. The XK group was given 4 mg/kg of xylazine and 50 mg/kg of ketamine via the same route. Data on reflexes (righting, ear pinch and pedal withdrawal) and cardiopulmonary parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate, mean blood pressure, and blood gas values) were recorded before and 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, …
The Use Of Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose To Prevent Intraabdominal Adhesions In Rabbits, Yilmaz Koç, Fahretti̇n Alkan, Ayşen Uyaroğlu
The Use Of Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose To Prevent Intraabdominal Adhesions In Rabbits, Yilmaz Koç, Fahretti̇n Alkan, Ayşen Uyaroğlu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of a 1% sodium carboxymethylcellulose (SCMC) solution on the prevention of experimentally induced intraabdominal adhesions in rabbits. Thirty rabbits were used and divided into two equal groups. In all rabbits in both groups, ventral midline laparotomies and serosal abrasions on the caecum were performed. In the treatment group, a solution of SCMC and in the control group a NaCI solution were infused into the abdominal cavity before and after manipulations. Seven days after surgery all rabbits again underwent relaparotomy via a paramedian incision to evaluate adhesion. Adhesions were designated as …
The Investigation Of The Effects Of Pistacia Terebinthus L. Upon Experimentally Induced Hypercholesterolemia And Atherosclerosis In Rabbits, Tülay Bakirel, Süleyman Şener, Utku Bakirel, Oya Keleş, Gülbi̇n Şennazli, Aydin Gürel
The Investigation Of The Effects Of Pistacia Terebinthus L. Upon Experimentally Induced Hypercholesterolemia And Atherosclerosis In Rabbits, Tülay Bakirel, Süleyman Şener, Utku Bakirel, Oya Keleş, Gülbi̇n Şennazli, Aydin Gürel
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The possible pharmacological and toxicological effects of Pistacia terebinthus L. in experimentally hypercholesterolemic rabbits were investigated in this study. A total of 28 rabbits were divided into four groups, and these groups were fed diets containing standard pellets (Group 1), cholesterol (2%) (Group II), P. terebinthus L. (1 g/kg body weight) and cholesterol (2%) (Group III) and P. terebinthus L. (1 g/kg body weight) (Group IV) for 14 weeks. When the data were statistically evaluated over the weeks, body weight gains, showed no marked difference among the groups although liver weight was 58% higher in the cholesterol control group (P < 0.01) and 20.3% higher in P. terebinthus L. and cholesterol group than in the control group. In the comparison of the cholesterol-fed groups, Group III exhibited a marked decrease (P < 0.01) in total cholesterol and triglyceride evels and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL) levels by the 14th week and a 1.3-times higher (P < 0.001) high density lipoprotein (HDL) value. In the group fed cholesterol and P. terebinthus L., clotting and bleeding times increased by 13% and 12%, respectively, compored to the cholesterol control group. On account of the histopathological findings, it was confirmed that P. terebinthus L. restrained the progression of the atherosclerotic lesions in the thoracic artery and of hydropic degeneration and fatty changes in the liver. No toxic effect could be attributed to P. terebinthus L. from an investigation of the biochemical data. The results of this study show that P. terebinthus L. has a hypolipidemic effect in hypercholesterolemic rabbits.
Pathological And Immunohistochemical Studies In Rabbits Experimentally Infected With Toxoplasma Gondii, Rifki Haziroğlu, Kürşat Altintaş, Ayhan Atasever, M. Yavuz Gülbahar, Oğuz Kul, Recai̇ Tunca
Pathological And Immunohistochemical Studies In Rabbits Experimentally Infected With Toxoplasma Gondii, Rifki Haziroğlu, Kürşat Altintaş, Ayhan Atasever, M. Yavuz Gülbahar, Oğuz Kul, Recai̇ Tunca
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Experimental toxoplasmosis was induced in rabbits using different routes. A total of 42 animals were used; 36 of them were in the experimental groups and the other six comprised the control group. In addition, five guinea pigs were used for preparing hyperimmune sera against Toxoplasma gondii. The Ankara strain was inoculated intravenously (group I, n: 12), intraperitoneally (group II, n: 12) and intradermally (group III, n: 12) into the rabbits. Group IV animals were kept as controls (n: 6). Clinical and macroscopical findings varied according to the routes of inoculation and organs affected. Microscopically, multifocal necrosis with T. gondii tachyzoites …
The Structural And Biochemical Changes Of Kidney Tissue On Fluorosis In Rabbits, Mehmet Akdoğan, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Erdal Karaöz, Alparslan Gökçi̇men, Gökhan Eraslan, Ebru Üstüner
The Structural And Biochemical Changes Of Kidney Tissue On Fluorosis In Rabbits, Mehmet Akdoğan, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Erdal Karaöz, Alparslan Gökçi̇men, Gökhan Eraslan, Ebru Üstüner
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, the effects of sodium fluoride given subchronically at the doses of 1, 10 and 40 mg/L for 70 days were investigated. For this purpose, 21 male New Zealand rabbits were used. At the end of the 70th day, the level of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatine (CRE) and \gamma-GT activity in the plasma and the activities of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), glutathione reductase (GSH-Rd), catalase (CAT) and glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) and the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) were detected from blood samples taken from the control group (1 mg/L) and the trial …
Comparison Of The Effects Of Some Wound Healing Materials On Full Thickness Skin Wounds In Rabbits, Servet Kiliç, Necati̇ Ti̇murkaan, Sami̇ Ünsaldi, Ci̇han Günay, Özmen İstek, Bestami̇ Yilmaz
Comparison Of The Effects Of Some Wound Healing Materials On Full Thickness Skin Wounds In Rabbits, Servet Kiliç, Necati̇ Ti̇murkaan, Sami̇ Ünsaldi, Ci̇han Günay, Özmen İstek, Bestami̇ Yilmaz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The values of some materials with various mechanisms of actions on the wound healing were determined using qualitative and quantitative parameters and histopathologic findings. A total of 48 full thickness skin wounds, 4 from each of 12 rabbits, were created on their dorsal aspects. Of these wounds, 4 were allocated to group 1 (control), 24 to group 2 and 20 to group 3. Op-site, epigard, tagaderm, sclera, rabbit amnion and cow amnion were used in group 2 and yeast, methycellulose (MS), polyethhylenglcacol (PEG), lanolin and silvadene in group 3. Postoperatively, the wound surfaces were macroscopically examined and the effects of …
Effects Of Beta-Carotene On The Fertility Of Rabbits, Sevgi̇ Tek, M. Ragip Kiliçarslan, Çağatay Tek, Ahmet Sabuncu
Effects Of Beta-Carotene On The Fertility Of Rabbits, Sevgi̇ Tek, M. Ragip Kiliçarslan, Çağatay Tek, Ahmet Sabuncu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of beta-carotene added in the diets of New Zealand rabbits on the ovulation, fertilization ratio, LH and progesterone levels. Forty female and 4 male adult New Zealand rabbits were used. Female rabbits were divided into 2 groups consisting of 20 each. Group I consisted of experimental rabbits while Group II was kept as the control. Animals in the experimental and control groups were kept in separate cages but in the same husbandry conditions. For the animals in the experimental group, 2.8 mg/kg of synthetic beta-carotene was added into the diet …
Evaluation Of Echocardiographic Findings Via Doppler Technique In Rabbits, Melahat Toker, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l
Evaluation Of Echocardiographic Findings Via Doppler Technique In Rabbits, Melahat Toker, Vedat Sağmanligi̇l
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, echocardiograpic examination was performed on 20 healthy New Zealand rabbits. All rabbits were examined by the color Doppler technique using a 5-7.5 Mhz transducer. Images were obtained from parasternal long axis, parasternal short axis, apical four-chamber and modified four-chamber sections. The anatomy and function of hearts were examined in each rabbit individually. The values obtained were not significantly different from those obtained in dogs and cats. In addition, the changes seen in the right ventricle parameters were consistent with the changes in the left ventricle parameters.
The Effect Of Long-Term Supplemental Dietary Cadmium On Lipid Peroxidation And The Antioxidant System In The Liver And Kidneys Of Rabbits, Ebru Beytut, Mesut Aksakal
The Effect Of Long-Term Supplemental Dietary Cadmium On Lipid Peroxidation And The Antioxidant System In The Liver And Kidneys Of Rabbits, Ebru Beytut, Mesut Aksakal
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
We investigated the effects of chronic exposure to dietary cadmium (Cd) on the levels of lipid peroxidation (LPO) and reduced glutathione (GSH) associated with activities of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and the catalase (CAT) enzyme in the liver and kidneys of rabbits. Twenty 10-month-old clinically healthy New Zealand white rabbits (10/group) of 3545 ± 250 g average body weight were used. The control group was allowed to take food and tap water ad libitum, while the experimental group was given tap water containing 200 ppm CdCl_2/L for 28 weeks. Lipid peroxidation contents increased significantly in the liver (p < 0.001) and kidneys (p < 0.005) of Cd-treated rabbits. Glutathione levels decreased significantly in both the liver (p < 0.001) and the kidneys (p < 0.005) of the experimental group. Cadmium treatment caused a significant decrease in the activities of GSH-Px and CAT in the liver (p < 0.001, p < 0.01) and kidneys (p < 0.005, p < 0.1) of the rabbits. These results indicated that a Cd-induced increase in LPO was associated with reductions in GSH-Px and CAT enzyme activities, and in GSH levels in the liver and kidneys of rabbits.
Comparative Study On The Effects Of Wire, Polydioxanone, And Mini Titanium Plate Osteosynthesis Materials On The Healing Of Mandibular Fractures: An Experimental Study In Rabbits, Hasan Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Si̇bel Orhun
Comparative Study On The Effects Of Wire, Polydioxanone, And Mini Titanium Plate Osteosynthesis Materials On The Healing Of Mandibular Fractures: An Experimental Study In Rabbits, Hasan Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Si̇bel Orhun
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, corpus mandibula fractures were experimentally induced on 30 rabbits and 3 different materials were used for fixation. Thirty rabbits were arranged into 3 groups and then wire, polydioxanone and mini plate and screw osteosynthesis materials were used. The fracture healing was examined and compared with clinical, radiological and histological results. From the radiological results the parameters of groups were compared with Lane and Sandhu scale system in terms of callus tissue, mineralization and remodeling. The histological results were evaluated according to the Modified Heiple scoring and compared for histological fracture healing and callus tissue. At the end …
Total Testosterone, Cortizol, Growth Hormone And Fluorine Levels In Fluorine Intoxicated Rabbits, Mehmet Akdoğan, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Sezai̇ Kaya, Ender Yarsan, Ebru Üstüner
Total Testosterone, Cortizol, Growth Hormone And Fluorine Levels In Fluorine Intoxicated Rabbits, Mehmet Akdoğan, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Sezai̇ Kaya, Ender Yarsan, Ebru Üstüner
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, the effects of fluorine given subchronically (70 days) in drinking water (1, 10, 40 mg/L) were assessed in New Zealand male rabbits and their effects on total testosterone, cortisol and growth hormone (GH) levels were determined. Blood samples were taken from control and experimental groups after 0, 21 and 70 days and total testosterone, cortisol, GH and fluorine levels were measured. As a result, in animals given 10 mg/L fluorinated water, on the 21^{st} day there was a statistically significant (p