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Susceptibility Of Raccoons (Procyon Lotor) To Infection With Mycobacterium Bovis, Mitchell V. Palmer, W. Ray Waters, Diana L. Whipple Jan 2002

Susceptibility Of Raccoons (Procyon Lotor) To Infection With Mycobacterium Bovis, Mitchell V. Palmer, W. Ray Waters, Diana L. Whipple

Michigan Bovine Tuberculosis Bibliography and Database

Tuberculosis due to Mycobacterium bovis infection is endemic in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in the northeastern portion of the lower Michigan peninsula (USA). Various wild carnivores and omnivores, including raccoons (Procyon lotor), are infected with M. bovis within the endemic area. To investigate the pathogenesis of tuberculosis in raccoons and the likelihood of M. bovis transmission from infected raccoons to other susceptible hosts, we experimentally inoculated raccoons with single oral doses of M. bovis (ranging from 30 to 1.7 x 105 colony forming units [CFU]), five daily oral doses of M. bovis (ranging from 10 …


Milk Containing Mycobacterium Bovis As A Source Of Infection For White-Tailed Deer Fawns (Odocoileus Virginianus), M. V. Palmer, W. R. Waters, D. L. Whipple Jan 2002

Milk Containing Mycobacterium Bovis As A Source Of Infection For White-Tailed Deer Fawns (Odocoileus Virginianus), M. V. Palmer, W. R. Waters, D. L. Whipple

Michigan Bovine Tuberculosis Bibliography and Database

Setting:White-tailed deer represent the first wildlife reservoir of Mycobacterium bovis in the United States. The behavior of does with nursing fawns provides several potential mechanisms for disease transmission. Little information exists concerning transmission between doe and fawn, specifically transmammary transmission.

Objective: Determine if fawns can become infected by ingestion of milk replacer containing M. bovis, thus simulating transmission from doe to fawn through contaminated milk.

Design: Seventeen, 21-day-old white-tailed deer fawns were inoculated orally with 2x108 CFU (high dose, n=5), 2.5 x 105 to 2.5 x 106 CFU (medium dose, n=5), and 1x104 CFU (low …


Mechanisms Counteracting Swelling In Brain Cells During Hyponatremia, Herminia Pasantes-Morales, Rodrigo Franco, Benito Ordaz, Lenin D. Ochoa Jan 2002

Mechanisms Counteracting Swelling In Brain Cells During Hyponatremia, Herminia Pasantes-Morales, Rodrigo Franco, Benito Ordaz, Lenin D. Ochoa

School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Publications

Water gain in the brain consequent to hyponatremia is counteracted by mechanisms that initially include a compensatory displacement of liquid from the interstitial space to cerebrospinal fluid and systemic circulation and subsequently an active reduction in cell water accomplished by extrusion of intracellular osmolytes to reach osmotic equilibrium. Potassium (K+), chloride (Cl–), amino acids, polyalcohols, and methylamines all contribute to volume regulation, with a major contribution of ions at the early phase and of organic osmolytes at the late phase of the regulatory process. Experimental models in vitro show that osmolyte fluxes occur via leak pathways …


Determination Of The Microbiological Quality Of Some Dairy Desserts, Mustafa Ali̇şarli, Yakup Can Sancak, Levent Akkaya, Ci̇hangi̇r Eli̇bol Jan 2002

Determination Of The Microbiological Quality Of Some Dairy Desserts, Mustafa Ali̇şarli, Yakup Can Sancak, Levent Akkaya, Ci̇hangi̇r Eli̇bol

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was designed to demonstrate the microbiological qualities of cream pastries and puddings obtained from five different confectioneries in Van. A total of 175 samples, consisting of 100 pudding samples (sütlaç 25, keşkül 30, supangile 25, kazandibi 20) and 75 cream pastries (butter-cream 25, chocolate-cream 25, fruit-cream 25), were analysed. The drop plate technique was used to determine the numbers of total anaerobic bacteria, enterobactericeae, lactobacilli, pseudomonas and yeasts/moulds, and the spread plate technique was used to determine the total number of micrococci/staphylococci. The mean numbers of total aerobic bacteria were found to be 2.16, 3.18, 4.65, 2.75, 6.08, …


Egg Production And Some Hatchability Characteristics Of Rock Partridges (Alectoris Graeca) Mated At Different Rates, Orhan Çeti̇n Jan 2002

Egg Production And Some Hatchability Characteristics Of Rock Partridges (Alectoris Graeca) Mated At Different Rates, Orhan Çeti̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the hatchability characteristics of rock partridges mated at the ratio of one male to three females, one male to four females and one male to five females. Egg production/hen (%), fertile eggs/hen, fertility, hatchability and hatchability of fertile eggs of one male to three females, one male to four females and one male to five females groups were determined to be 40.53, 48.79 and 44.85%; 38.94, 42.16 and 38.30%; 88.37, 81.73 and 81.95%; 69.70, 65.47 and 66.50% and 78.97, 79.78 and 81.16%, respectively. There were significant differences between total egg production/hen and the …


Growth Performance, Body Traits And Fillet Composition Of The European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax) Reared In Various Salinities And Fresh Water, O. Tufan Eroldoğan, Meti̇n Kumlu Jan 2002

Growth Performance, Body Traits And Fillet Composition Of The European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax) Reared In Various Salinities And Fresh Water, O. Tufan Eroldoğan, Meti̇n Kumlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of various salinities and fresh water (FW) (0.4 ppt) on the growth performance, body traits and fillet composition of juvenile and young sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in FW were investigated in two separate experiments in this study. In Experiment 1, following acclimation, sea bass juveniles (9.5 ± 0.5 g) were reared in 240-L fibreglass tanks (40 x 40 x 150 cm) for 90 days in five different treatments (FW, 10, 20, 30 and 40 ppt). The fish cultured in FW, 10 and 20 ppt grew better than those at 30 or 40 ppt (P < 0.05). Salinity did not affect the crude protein, lipid or ash content of the fish (P > 0.05). Yet, the dry …


Serological Survey Of Bovine Leptospirosis In Kars And Ardahan Provinces, Mi̇that Şahi̇n, Fuat Aydin, Vi̇ldan Özdemi̇r, Oktay Genç, M. Ali̇ Güler Jan 2002

Serological Survey Of Bovine Leptospirosis In Kars And Ardahan Provinces, Mi̇that Şahi̇n, Fuat Aydin, Vi̇ldan Özdemi̇r, Oktay Genç, M. Ali̇ Güler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, leptospiral antibodies were investigated by Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) in order to detect leptospirosis and serotypes which cause leptospira infection in cattle raised in Kars and Ardahan. Live and sonicated antigens prepared from Leptospira hardjo and Leptospira grippotyphosa serotypes were used. Blood samples were taken from 150 cattle under 2 years of age and 840 cattle 2 years of age or older (a total of 990) which were unvaccinated against leptospirosis in 30 rural settlements. Seropositivity against L. hardjo and L. gripotyphosa was detected in 333 (33.63%) and 359 (36.26%) blood …


Seasonal Variation And Meat Composition Of Blue Crab (Callinectes Sapidus, Rathbun, 1896) Caught In İskenderun Bay, North-East Mediterranean, Canan Türeli̇, Ünal Erdem, Mehmet Çeli̇k Jan 2002

Seasonal Variation And Meat Composition Of Blue Crab (Callinectes Sapidus, Rathbun, 1896) Caught In İskenderun Bay, North-East Mediterranean, Canan Türeli̇, Ünal Erdem, Mehmet Çeli̇k

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The seasonal variation and meat composition of blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896) were investigated. Twenty (10 male, 10 female) crabs were used each season. The total weight of the samples was estimated and the ratios of crude protein, lipid, dry matter and crude ash were obtained from meat of the body and claws. Comparatively higher values of dry matter, crude ash and lipid were determined for the claw meat of males in winter. In the same season the crude protein and lipid composition of claws and crude ash of body meat were higher in females than other meat. The …


Comparative Study Of Butorphanol-Ketamin Hcl And Xylazine-Ketamin Hcl Combinations For Their Clinical And Cardiovascular/Respiratory Effects In Healthy Dogs, İbrahi̇m Demi̇rkan, Gülteki̇n Atalan, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce, İsa Özaydin, Fi̇kret Çelebi̇ Jan 2002

Comparative Study Of Butorphanol-Ketamin Hcl And Xylazine-Ketamin Hcl Combinations For Their Clinical And Cardiovascular/Respiratory Effects In Healthy Dogs, İbrahi̇m Demi̇rkan, Gülteki̇n Atalan, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce, İsa Özaydin, Fi̇kret Çelebi̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The cardiovascular/respiratory and clinical effects of a xylazine-ketamine combination or a butorphanol-ketamine combination for the induction of anaesthesia in dogs were compared. A total of 12 dogs (two groups 6 dogs each) were premedicated with either xylazine (group I) or butorphanol (group II) and anaesthetized with ketamine HCl and monitored at 0, 5, 15, 30 and 60 min after induction. Sedative effects in both groups started within 15 min. Respiratory rate was significantly decreased in group I (P < 0.05). Body temperature was significantly altered after 15 min in group I (P < 0.05 and P < 0.001). Haematological analyses indicated that there were no differences in pH values between the groups. It was concluded that butorphanol followed by ketamine was comparable with xylazine plus ketamine for the induction of anaesthesia in healthy dogs.


Analysis Of The Crude Antigen Of Hymenolepis Nana From Mice By Sds-Page And The Determination Of Specific Antigens In Protein Structure By Western Blotting, Bahadir Gönenç Jan 2002

Analysis Of The Crude Antigen Of Hymenolepis Nana From Mice By Sds-Page And The Determination Of Specific Antigens In Protein Structure By Western Blotting, Bahadir Gönenç

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Protein bands of crude antigens of Hymenolepis nana were determined by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. Thirty Swiss albino mice were allotted into two groups of 15 each as positive (infected with H. nana) and negative (non-infected with H. nana) groups. The natural infections of H. nana and other helminths were determined by centrifugal flotation of faeces. After bleeding, the mice were necropsied and their guts were examined for H. nana and other intestinal helminths. Sera from mice were tested by Western blotting and the bands obtained from positive and negative groups were compared. The specific protein band for H. nana …


Morphological Defects In Turkey Semen, Serhat Alkan, Alper Baran, Ö. Banu Özdaş, Mi̇that Evecen Jan 2002

Morphological Defects In Turkey Semen, Serhat Alkan, Alper Baran, Ö. Banu Özdaş, Mi̇that Evecen

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The goal of this study was to evaluate the abnormal spermatozoa rates and types of American Bronze turkeys under Turkish conditions. Semen was collected from toms by abdominal massage and pooled once a week for 10 weeks. After pooling, the semen samples were examined morphologically and mean abnormal rates and types were evaluated. A total abnormal spermatozoa rate of 17 ± 0.06% was determined. Acrosome and mid-piece defects were the leading defects at 66 ± 0.36%. Tail defects of 22 ± 0.18% and head defects of 11 ± 0.11% were the next most prevalent. In conclusion, we observed that the …


Application Of Western Blotting For The Immunodiagnosis Of Fasciola Hepatica In Cattle Using Excretory/Secretory Antigens, H. Oğuz Sarimehmetoğlu Jan 2002

Application Of Western Blotting For The Immunodiagnosis Of Fasciola Hepatica In Cattle Using Excretory/Secretory Antigens, H. Oğuz Sarimehmetoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, protein bands of excretory/secretory antigens of Fasciola hepatica were determined using SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. Blood and faecal samples were obtained from cattle brought to Kazan slaughterhouse. After examining the organs and faecal samples of these cattle for Fasciola hepatica and other helminths, serum samples were divided into two groups as positive (10 cattle) and negative (5 cattle) for F. hepatica. The sera of these two groups were tested using Western blotting. The bands obtained from the sera of positive and negative groups were compared and the specific protein bands for F. hepatica infection were 36, 29 …


Morphological Adaptation Of Rat Skeletal Muscle To A Cold Environment, Fati̇me Geyi̇koğlu, Aysel Temelli̇, Abdullah Özkaral Jan 2002

Morphological Adaptation Of Rat Skeletal Muscle To A Cold Environment, Fati̇me Geyi̇koğlu, Aysel Temelli̇, Abdullah Özkaral

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Male Sprague-Dawley rats (SD) were kept in medium between the postnatal 80^{th} and 130^{th} day while environmental temperature (from 20 to 5 ºC) and photoperiod were decreased gradually. The weight of the animals adapted to the cold and the weight and length of the external digitorum longus (EDL) muscle were measured. When compared with controls, in a cold environment the weight and fiber length of the muscle was reduced significantly. In addition, EDL muscle was separated into two (red and white) by using the succinic dehydrogenase (SDH) method and the percentage of fiber types and fiber diameters according to mitochondria …


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 Jan 2002

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 …


Understanding The Infectious Agent In Nvcjd: Role Of Copper, Edi̇z Demi̇rpençe, Fi̇li̇z Akbiyik Jan 2002

Understanding The Infectious Agent In Nvcjd: Role Of Copper, Edi̇z Demi̇rpençe, Fi̇li̇z Akbiyik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

No abstract provided.


Isolation And Identification Of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus In Some Fish Species And Clams (Venus Gallina), Ayşegül Aydin, Ece Soyutemi̇z Jan 2002

Isolation And Identification Of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus In Some Fish Species And Clams (Venus Gallina), Ayşegül Aydin, Ece Soyutemi̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to establish techniques used in the isolation and identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and investigate the presence of V. parahaemolyticus in fish and clams. Between June 1998 and June 2000, a total of 46 fish samples including 14 anchovies, 12 whiting, 10 horse mackerel and 10 sardines collected from fish markets in Bursa and a total of 70 clam samples collected from shellfish stations in Sakarya and Kocaeli districts were tested for V. parahaemolyticus. Fish samples were found to be free of V. parahaemolyticus. It was detected that total isolation from clams was 10 (14.3%). All the …


The Effects On Food Intake And Nutrient Digestibility Of Different Conservation Methods Of Whole Crop Barley Harvested At Boot Stage In Lambs, Fuat Gürdoğan, Pinar Tatli, İ. Hali̇l Çerçi̇, M. Ali̇ Azman Jan 2002

The Effects On Food Intake And Nutrient Digestibility Of Different Conservation Methods Of Whole Crop Barley Harvested At Boot Stage In Lambs, Fuat Gürdoğan, Pinar Tatli, İ. Hali̇l Çerçi̇, M. Ali̇ Azman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the effects on food intake and nutrient digestibility of different methods of conservation of whole crop barley harvested at boot stage and the feasibility of producing whole crop barley as a second crop after cereal harvest. In this study, six male 8-month-old Akkaraman lambs were used. The experiment was carried out with individual boxes of 6X6 Latin square design. This study included six groups. The Pç group was ensiled after wilting 24-48 h under a roof, the Pt group was ensiled after wilting for 24-48 h on the ground, the Y+S group was ensiled …


The Prevalance Of Tick Species (Ixodoidea) In Cattle, Sheep And Goats In The Burdur Region, Turkey, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur Jan 2002

The Prevalance Of Tick Species (Ixodoidea) In Cattle, Sheep And Goats In The Burdur Region, Turkey, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted with the aim of identifying the tick species infesting cattle, sheep and goats and their seasonal activities in the Burdur area of Turkey. The study was carried out between 1 September 1999 and 31 August 2000 on animals owned by local farmers in Burdur and 14 surrounding villages. The study centres were visited twice a month. The ticks collected from animals and barns were brought to the laboratory and identified at species level by stereo-microscopic examination. A total of 756 cattle, 996 sheep and 698 goats were examined. During the study period, a total of 3280 …


Testis Characteristics In Ile De France (If) X Akkaraman (Ak)(G1) Male Lambs, Gürsel Dellal Jan 2002

Testis Characteristics In Ile De France (If) X Akkaraman (Ak)(G1) Male Lambs, Gürsel Dellal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research was carried out on 125-day-old Ile de France (IF)X Akkaraman (AK) (G1) male lambs. In the research, the phenotypic parameters of some testis characteristics determined before and after slaughtering were calculated. The least-squares means of left and right testis diameters, left and right testis lengths, left and right testis volumes before and after slaughtering were found to be 3.7±0.09 cm and 4.2±0.12 cm; 3.9±0.10 cm and 4.2±0.11 cm; 6.6±0.17 cm and 7.4±0.21 cm; 6.9±0.17 cm and 7.4±0.17 cm; 51.7±2.76 cm^3 and 70.1±4.57 cm^3; 57.8±3.76 cm^3 and 87.4±7.86 cm^3, respectively. The least squares means of scrotal circumference before slaughtering …


The Possibility Of Using Goose Meat In The Production Of Salami, Ahmet Güner, Yusuf Doğruer, Gürkan Uçar, Hi̇lal Duygu Yörük Jan 2002

The Possibility Of Using Goose Meat In The Production Of Salami, Ahmet Güner, Yusuf Doğruer, Gürkan Uçar, Hi̇lal Duygu Yörük

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this investigation was to compare some quality characteristics of goose-meat salami with those of turkey- and chicken-meat salami in order to determine its suitability for consumption and to able to use goose meat for meat product technology. The pH values of experimental samples were highest in the goose-meat salami and lowest in the turkey-meat salami. Moisture rates of samples produced with a mixture of two kinds of poultry meat were lower than those of the others. Salmonella, coliform group bacteria and yeast-mould microorganisms were negligible in the experimental salami samples. Salami samples produced only from goose meat …


The Evaluation Of Renal Allo And Autotransplantation Results In Cats, Fatma Eser Özgenci̇l, Ömer Beşalti, Ahmet Özak, Nalan Karademi̇r, Jale Erdeğer, Betül Tanyel Jan 2002

The Evaluation Of Renal Allo And Autotransplantation Results In Cats, Fatma Eser Özgenci̇l, Ömer Beşalti, Ahmet Özak, Nalan Karademi̇r, Jale Erdeğer, Betül Tanyel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

For the first time in Turkey, renal autotransplantation in 7 cats and renal allotransplantation in 7 cats having blood-crossmatch-compatible donors were performed. Immunosuppression was maintained by a prednisolone-cyclosporin combination in the renal allotransplantation group. All cats in the renal allotransplantation group died during the operation or between 3 and 72 h postoperatively. Two cats in the renal autotransplantation group survived approximately 2 years. Hyperacute or acute rejection findings were not encountered according to perioperative observations, laboratory findings or histopathological evaluations of renal allografts. The results of histopathological evaluations of renal allografts indicated acute tubular necrosis (ATN) findings caused by renal …


Colonization, Translocation And Antibody Response In Experimental Campylobacter Infection Of Chickens, Hakan Yardimci, Jale Erdeğer, Mehmet Akan, Murat Yildirim Jan 2002

Colonization, Translocation And Antibody Response In Experimental Campylobacter Infection Of Chickens, Hakan Yardimci, Jale Erdeğer, Mehmet Akan, Murat Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study we examined factors affecting the colonization of campylobacters in chick intestines, colonization times and elicited immune responses. In chicks, infected orally by minimal infective dose _{100} (MID_{100}), colonization in the intestines was observed to reach 100% during the 3-week period following C. jejuni and C. coli inoculation. When the SDS-PAGE protein profiles of the inoculated and isolated strains were examined similarities of 98.3% among C. jejuni strains and 98.5% among C. coli strains were determined. The results obtained from the ELISA tests performed with blood sera in the group infected with C. jejuni and in the control …


Seroprevalence Of Bovine Babesiosis Around Kayseri, Abdullah İnci̇, Ayşe Çakmak, K. Zafer Karaer, Şükran Di̇nçer, Fahri̇ Sayin, Anil İça Jan 2002

Seroprevalence Of Bovine Babesiosis Around Kayseri, Abdullah İnci̇, Ayşe Çakmak, K. Zafer Karaer, Şükran Di̇nçer, Fahri̇ Sayin, Anil İça

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out on cattle to detect the seroprevalence of babesiosis around Kayseri between July 1997 and January 1999. During this period a total of 191 cattle were examined for the Babesia species. Blood samples were collected from the cattle to obtain sera. During sampling, thick and thin blood smears were prepared from the punctured tail of each animal. Ticks were collected from the animals sampled. The sera were tested for the presence of antibodies to the Babesia species by IFAT. The blood smears were stained with 5% Giemsa's stain solution, and were examined microscopically with oil immersion. …


Changes In Some Biochemical Blood Parameters Of Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) With Increasing Stocking Density, Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Zeki̇ Eri̇şi̇r Jan 2002

Changes In Some Biochemical Blood Parameters Of Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) With Increasing Stocking Density, Mi̇ne Eri̇şi̇r, Zeki̇ Eri̇şi̇r

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Effects of population density on the biochemical blood parameters of Japanese quails were investigated according to sex. Female and male quails were separated into three groups in 360 cm2 cages and groups I, II and III consisted of 2,3 and 4 quails respectively. In male quails, with increasing stocking density, serum glucose, inorganic phosphate and calcium levels increased (P


Isolation Of Ornithobacterium Rhinotracheale From Chickens And Turkeys, Osman Ergani̇ş, Mehmet Ateş, H. H. Hadi̇mli̇, Mehmet Çorlu Jan 2002

Isolation Of Ornithobacterium Rhinotracheale From Chickens And Turkeys, Osman Ergani̇ş, Mehmet Ateş, H. H. Hadi̇mli̇, Mehmet Çorlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 251 tracheal swabs and a total of 102 tracheae, lungs, airsacs, livers and spleens were collected from commercial layer, broiler and broiler parent stock flocks with respiratory infection. From turkey flocks, 96 tracheal swabs and 5 tissue samples from the trachea, lung, airsac, liver and spleen were also taken. Cultivations on Blood Agar supplemented with 5-10%sheep blood, on Chocolate Agar and on MacConkey Agar were incubated at 37ºC for 24-72 hours in the presence of 10%CO_2. Gram staining was carried out for the smooth and non-hemolytic colonies 1-3 mm in diameter and for those showing grayish pigmentation …


The Effect Of Trifolium Pratense On Spermatogenesis And Its Acute Toxicity (Ld_{50}) In Mice, Tülay Bakirel, Oya Keleş, H. Hakan Bozkurt, Kemal Ak Jan 2002

The Effect Of Trifolium Pratense On Spermatogenesis And Its Acute Toxicity (Ld_{50}) In Mice, Tülay Bakirel, Oya Keleş, H. Hakan Bozkurt, Kemal Ak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Trifolium pratense contains phytoestrogens and thus it has estrogenic activity. Estrogen has an important role in the development of the reproductive system and the maintanence of its function, and for this reason the effect of Trifolium pratense on sperm parameters and spermatogenesis was examined. Furthermore, its acute toxicity was established. In this study, the motility and morphology of epididymal spermatozoa taken from animals fed diets contains 20% and 40% Trifolium pratense, were affected. Statistically insignificant differences in the diameter of the seminiferous tubule and the number of primary spermatocytes between the control and experimental groups were observed. Intraperitoneal LD_{50} was …


The Relationship Between Ascorbic Acid, Oestradiol 17 \Beta And Progesterone In Plasma And Ovaries In Pregnant Holstein Cows, Seyfullah Hali̇loğlu, Behi̇ç Serpek, Nuri̇ Başpinar, Hüseyi̇n Erdem, Zafer Bulut Jan 2002

The Relationship Between Ascorbic Acid, Oestradiol 17 \Beta And Progesterone In Plasma And Ovaries In Pregnant Holstein Cows, Seyfullah Hali̇loğlu, Behi̇ç Serpek, Nuri̇ Başpinar, Hüseyi̇n Erdem, Zafer Bulut

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to determine the relationship between the corpus luteum weight/diameter, follicular diameter and the levels of vitamin C, progesterone and oestradiol 17-\beta of the plasma, corpus luteum and follicular fluid of pregnant Holstein cows in a slaughterhouse. Progesterone and oestradiol 17-\beta concentrations were determined by the microtitration plate EIA method. Vitamin C levels were determined by spectrophotometer. Although there was a positive correlation between follicular fluid oestradiol 17-\beta levels and the follicle diameter in the follicular fluid, in contrast to oestradiol 17-\beta levels, small follicles have higher progesterone content than large follicles. This negative correlation was due …


Effects Of Zinc And Copper Supplementation To The Ration On Some Blood Metabolites In Merino Lambs, Tufan Keçeci̇, Ercan Keski̇n Jan 2002

Effects Of Zinc And Copper Supplementation To The Ration On Some Blood Metabolites In Merino Lambs, Tufan Keçeci̇, Ercan Keski̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of supplementation of zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) to the ration on some blood metabolites of merino lambs were investigated. For this purpose, 24 male lambs, which were about 3.5 months old and 26 kg in body weight, were used. The animals were equally divided into four groups. Over five months, while one of the groups was fed the control ration, the others were fed rations supplemented with Zn (250mg/kg in DM), Cu (25 mg/kg in DM) and the same amounts of Zn plus Cu ad libitum. Blood samples were taken from the vena jugularis …


The Effects Of Lactic Acid Bacterial Inoculants On The Fermentation, Aerobic Stability And In Situ Rumen Degradability Characteristics Of Maize And Sorghum Silages, İsmai̇l Fi̇lya Jan 2002

The Effects Of Lactic Acid Bacterial Inoculants On The Fermentation, Aerobic Stability And In Situ Rumen Degradability Characteristics Of Maize And Sorghum Silages, İsmai̇l Fi̇lya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of lactic acid bacterial inoculants as silage additives on the fermentation, aerobic stability, and in situ rumen degradability of maize (Zea mays) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) silages. Maize was harvested at dent and sorghum was harvested at milk dough stages of maturity. Inoculant 1188 (Pioneer®, USA), H/M F Inoculant No. 9927 (Medipharm, USA), and Lacticil M 74 (Medipharm, Sweden) were used as lactic acid bacterial inoculants. Inoculants were applied to silages at 106cfu g-1 levels. Maize and sorghum were ensiled in 1.5 liter special jars equipped with a lid that enabled …


Effect Of Sodium Lactate On The Microbiological Quality And Shelf-Life Of Ready To Cook Meatballs, Bayram Çeti̇n, Kami̇l Bostan Jan 2002

Effect Of Sodium Lactate On The Microbiological Quality And Shelf-Life Of Ready To Cook Meatballs, Bayram Çeti̇n, Kami̇l Bostan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to investigate the effects of sodium lactate on the microbiological quality and shelf-life of raw meatballs. For this purpose, 0.5%, 1.0% and 2.0% sodium lactate were added to the batter of Inegol meatballs that were prepared in accordance with traditional methods. The samples of meatballs were packed after being shaped and then were stored in a refrigerator for ten days. Over this time, the samples were periodically analysed for sensorial properties, ammonia amounts and microbial counts. The sensorial characteristics of the meatballs were not altered by the addition of sodium lactate. However, sodium lactate retarded microbial …