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Treatment Of Infertile Cows: Efficacy Of Pgf_{2\Alpha} And Gentamicin Or Their Combination In A Prid Regime, Yavuz Öztürkler, Ömer Uçar Jan 2006

Treatment Of Infertile Cows: Efficacy Of Pgf_{2\Alpha} And Gentamicin Or Their Combination In A Prid Regime, Yavuz Öztürkler, Ömer Uçar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The efficacy of PGF_{2\alpha} and intrauterine gentamicin or their combination in a progesterone releasing intravaginal device (PRID) regime was investigated for treatment of infertility in cows. From 46 infertile cows, body condition scores (BCSs) were recorded and the cows were then divided into 4 experimental groups according to the synchronisation protocol and intrauterine gentamicin administration as follows: i) PRID (1.55 g of progesterone and 10 mg of oestradiol benzoate) for 12 days plus artificial insemination (AI) at 48 and 72 h (group 1, n = 8), ii) PRID for 12 days plus an i.m. injection of 0.150 mg of cloprostenol …


Effect Of Energy Deficiency During Late Pregnancy In Chios Ewes On Free Fatty Acids, \Beta-Hydroxybutyrate And Urea Metabolites, Mehmet Hani̇fi̇ Durak, Ayşen Altiner Jan 2006

Effect Of Energy Deficiency During Late Pregnancy In Chios Ewes On Free Fatty Acids, \Beta-Hydroxybutyrate And Urea Metabolites, Mehmet Hani̇fi̇ Durak, Ayşen Altiner

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Pregnant Chios ewes with high twin-lambing rates fed a low energy ration during the final periods of pregnancy were studied. The aim of this study was to determine whether pregnancy toxemia occurred in these ewes by monitoring the changes in the concentrations of serum free fatty acids (FFAs), plasma \beta -hydroxybutyrate (\beta -HB) and urea. Thirty-eight Chios ewes were used. The animals were divided into 3 groups: pregnant normal energy (PNE), pregnant low energy (PLE), and non-pregnant normal energy (N-PNE). On day 105 of gestation, the animals were begun to be fed with the treatment rations. The feeding regime was …


Pathological And Immunohistochemical Investigation Of Naturally Occurring Systemic Candida Albicans Infection In Dogs, Recai̇ Tunca, Tolga Güvenç, Rifki Haziroğlu, Lale Ataseven, Hasan Özen, Ni̇hat Toplu Jan 2006

Pathological And Immunohistochemical Investigation Of Naturally Occurring Systemic Candida Albicans Infection In Dogs, Recai̇ Tunca, Tolga Güvenç, Rifki Haziroğlu, Lale Ataseven, Hasan Özen, Ni̇hat Toplu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Systemic candidiasis is a rare disease of animals. In this study, the clinical course, and cultural and pathological findings of systemic candidiasis are described and presumed predisposing factors are investigated in 3 dogs. Pathologically, pyogranulomatous lesions in various organs were present in all dogs. Blastospores, pseudohyphae, and true hyphae of Candida albicans were observed with periodic acid Schiff, Gomori's methenamine silver, and immunohistochemistry. Administrations of broad-spectrum antibiotics and corticosteroids and, in one dog, parvoviral infection were thought to be predisposing factors leading to opportunistic infection. The combined effect of immunosuppressants and antibiotics might have led to Candida colonization and dissemination …


The Influence Of Cold Conditioning On The Performance Of The Broiler Chicken, Mehmet Yardimci, Erol Şengör, E. Hesna Şahi̇n, İsmai̇l Bayram, İ. Sadi̇ Çeti̇ngül Jan 2006

The Influence Of Cold Conditioning On The Performance Of The Broiler Chicken, Mehmet Yardimci, Erol Şengör, E. Hesna Şahi̇n, İsmai̇l Bayram, İ. Sadi̇ Çeti̇ngül

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of short-term cold exposure on the performance of 600 commercial Ross 308 male broiler chickens was examined. On the fifth and sixth days of life the trial group was exposed to 15 °C ambient temperature for 3 h, both days, while the control group was kept under conventional brooding conditions. Thereafter, both control and trial birds were exposed to standard rearing temperatures until the 21st day, and from the 21st day to slaughter they were exposed to 15 °C ambient temperature. The mortality rate was significantly lower in the trial group (5%) compared to the control group (11%). …


Evaluation Of Various Antibiotic Treatments In Calves With Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis, Murat Ki̇bar, K. Semi̇h Gümüşsoy, Ahmet Öztürk Jan 2006

Evaluation Of Various Antibiotic Treatments In Calves With Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis, Murat Ki̇bar, K. Semi̇h Gümüşsoy, Ahmet Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to determine whether subconjunctival administration of enrofloxacin could ameliorate a herd outbreak of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) and to compare the efficacy of this regimen with the efficacy of subconjunctival administration of a combination of penicillin+streptomycin. The calves were assigned to 1 of 3 groups at the beginning of the study, and were examined 3 times weekly for 4 weeks. Calves in group 1 (n = 12) were treated with the subconjunctival administration of a combination of penicillin+streptomycin. This treatment consisted of 3 subconjunctival injections of penicillin+streptomycin every 48 h. Calves in group 2 …


Racial Disparities, Birth Outcomes, And Changing Demographics Of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, Misty D. Richard Jan 2006

Racial Disparities, Birth Outcomes, And Changing Demographics Of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, Misty D. Richard

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Racial and socioeconomic disparities persist throughout the country regardless of which specific disparity is studied; however, some geographic regions experience more significant racial disparities. East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has a large racial disparity among birth outcomes. Many factors impact the degree of racial disparities, some of which include racial segregation, isolation, or centralization, access to and quality of medical care, and factors of the neighborhood environment. EBRP has undergone dramatic shifts in the demographics of its residents. The purpose of this dissertation was to study the demographic changes in the population; as well as to study the disparities among …


The Epidemiology Of West Nile Virus In Louisiana, Karen Ruth Gruszynski Jan 2006

The Epidemiology Of West Nile Virus In Louisiana, Karen Ruth Gruszynski

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

West Nile virus (WNV), a member of the genus Flavivirus transmitted by mosquitoes, first appeared in the New York in 1999. Within five years WNV was detected throughout the contiguous 48 states causing disease in reservoirs and accidental hosts alike. In Louisiana, WNV was first detected in 2001 with one human case, ten equine cases, and six dead birds reported. The introduction of WNV into Louisiana presented an unique opportunity to observe an emerging disease unfold, so a study was launched to gain insight into the epidemiology of WNV in Louisiana. The first component, an environmental predictive model for West …


Power Analysis For A Mixed Effects Logistic Regression Model, Yinmei Li Jan 2006

Power Analysis For A Mixed Effects Logistic Regression Model, Yinmei Li

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

In herd health studies, the mixed effects logistic regression model with random herd effects are commonly used for modeling clustered binary data. These models are well developed and widely used in the literature, among which is the logistic-normal regression model. In contrast to the rich literature in modeling methods, the sample size/power analysis methods for such mixed effects models are sparse. The sample size/power analysis method for the logistic-normal regression model is not readily available. This study is to develop a power analysis/sample size estimation method for the logistic-normal regression model. Extended from the sample size method for the likelihood …


Meat Prices And Factors Affecting Them In Turkey, Yavuz Cevger, Engi̇n Sakarya Jan 2006

Meat Prices And Factors Affecting Them In Turkey, Yavuz Cevger, Engi̇n Sakarya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Secondary data from different sources were used to examine the changes in red meat prices in Turkey between 1976 and 1989 taking account of the impacts of inflation and red meat imports during that period. It is observed that in current prices a higher price increase was realized in red meat prices compared to the fattening feed prices in the period 1976-1999. When the effects of inflation and purchasing power of money are taken into account, it is determined that red meat prices rose at an increasing rate, whereas feed prices decreased after 1995. On the other hand, it was …


Effects Of Cage Density And Cage Position On Performance Of Commercial Layer Pullets From Four Genotypes, Zehra Bozkurt, İsmai̇l Bayram, İsmai̇l Türkmenoğlu, O. Cem Aktepe Jan 2006

Effects Of Cage Density And Cage Position On Performance Of Commercial Layer Pullets From Four Genotypes, Zehra Bozkurt, İsmai̇l Bayram, İsmai̇l Türkmenoğlu, O. Cem Aktepe

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effects of genotype, cage density and position on the pullet performance of commercial layer chicks housed in cages. Two thousand 1-day-old chicks of Lohman Brown, Lohman White, Isa Brown and Bowans White genotype were housed at 3 cage densities (105.9, 134.8, 185.3 cm^2/bird from day 1 to 4 weeks of age; 211.8, 274.5 and 370.6 cm^2/bird at 4 to 16 weeks of age) and 3 cage positions (top, middle and bottom rows of the battery). Brown egg layer genotypes were heavier, more uniform and gained more weight with less feed. White egg …


Relationship Between Somatic Cell Count And Milk Production Or Morphological Traits Of Udder In Black-And-White Cows, Vida Juozaitiene, Arunas Juozaitis, Ruta Micikeviciene Jan 2006

Relationship Between Somatic Cell Count And Milk Production Or Morphological Traits Of Udder In Black-And-White Cows, Vida Juozaitiene, Arunas Juozaitis, Ruta Micikeviciene

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study is to relationship between the somatic cell count (SCC), milk production and the morphologic traits of udder in the herds of Black-and-White cattle. The data included the test day records of milk and SCC, type evaluation of 2012 Black-and-White cows of the first lactation in 143 Lithuanian herds. The findings of the study are consistent with the results of similar previous studies concerning a negative relationship between SCC and milk yield during lactation. According to the results of the study, the increase in SCC from 100,000 to 800,000 cells/ml and above decreased the milk yield …


The Seroprevalence Of Coxiellosis In Farmers And Cattle In Erzurum District In Turkey, Şenay Seyi̇toğlu, Zülal Özkurt, Ufuk Di̇nler, Bi̇ray Okumuş Jan 2006

The Seroprevalence Of Coxiellosis In Farmers And Cattle In Erzurum District In Turkey, Şenay Seyi̇toğlu, Zülal Özkurt, Ufuk Di̇nler, Bi̇ray Okumuş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Coxiellosis is a zoonosis caused by Coxiella burnetii. This study conducted to determine the prevalence of coxiellosis in cattle and farmers in Eastern Turkey. A total of 230 cattle and 92 human sera were collected and tested for antibodies against C. burnetii by a commercial ELISA kit. The antibodies to C. burnetii were detected in 22 (9.56%) cattle and 18 (19.5%) healthy farmers. Seropositivity was found in 12 of 53 (22.6%) cattle with an abortion history, and 10 of 177 (5.6%) cattle without an abortion history (P < 0.05). There was a correlation between animal and human seroprevalence in the same district. It was observed that the seroprevalence of coxiellosis was higher in northern districts (32.4% in farmers and 15.4% in cattle) than in other districts (12.1% in farmers and 6.5% in cattle) both for humans and animals (P < 0.05). Coxiellosis was an important health problem in both humans and cattle, and the disease may cause abortion in cattle in Eastern Turkey.


Effects Of Homofermentative Lactic Acid Bacterial Inoculants On The Fermentation And Aerobic Stability Characteristics Of Low Dry Matter Corn Silages, Eki̇n Sucu, İsmai̇l Fi̇lya Jan 2006

Effects Of Homofermentative Lactic Acid Bacterial Inoculants On The Fermentation And Aerobic Stability Characteristics Of Low Dry Matter Corn Silages, Eki̇n Sucu, İsmai̇l Fi̇lya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effects of homofermentative lactic acid bacterial inoculants on the fermentation and aerobic stability characteristics of low dry matter corn silages. Corn was harvested at the milk stage. Inoculant-1188 (Pioneer^®, USA; Inoculant A) and Maize-All (Alltech, UK; Inoculant B) were used as homofermentative lactic acid bacterial inoculants. Inoculants were applied to silages 1.5 x 10^6 colony forming units/g levels. Silages with no additive served as controls. After treatment, the chopped corn was ensiled in 1.5-l special anaerobic jars, equipped with a lid that enables gas release only. Three jars from each group were …


Some Reproductive Parameters And Seminal Plasma Constituents In Relation To Season In Akkaraman And Awassi Rams, Mustafa Gündoğan Jan 2006

Some Reproductive Parameters And Seminal Plasma Constituents In Relation To Season In Akkaraman And Awassi Rams, Mustafa Gündoğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to describe seasonal changes in scrotal circumference, sperm motility, sperm concentration, percentage of abnormal spermatozoa and biochemical and enzymatic properties of seminal plasma for 9 months in 10 mature fat-tailed Akkaraman and Awassi breed rams. Scrotal circumference and semen were evaluated monthly from rams and seminal plasma separated from semen to study it. Scrotal circumference, sperm motility and sperm concentration were higher during autumn months. Furthermore, autumn months showed moderate percentage of abnormal spermatozoa. The biochemical analyses of ram seminal plasma indicated that the highest values of total protein, albumin (A), globulin (G), total …


Application Of Western Blotting And Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Elisa) For The Diagnosis Of Dicrocoelium Dendriticum In Sheep Using Excretory Secretory (E/S) Antigens, Sami̇ Şi̇mşek, Ergün Köroğlu, Armağan Erdem Ütük Jan 2006

Application Of Western Blotting And Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Elisa) For The Diagnosis Of Dicrocoelium Dendriticum In Sheep Using Excretory Secretory (E/S) Antigens, Sami̇ Şi̇mşek, Ergün Köroğlu, Armağan Erdem Ütük

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Protein bands of excretory/secretory (E/S) antigens of Dicrocoelium dendriticum were determined using SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. The E/S antigens were prepared from live adult D. dendriticum, which were obtained from slaughtered sheep at a local abattoir. In the SDS-PAGE analysis of D. dendriticum E/S antigen, 9 protein bands with molecular weights varying between 6 and 66 kDa with Coomassie staining and 14 bands between 6 and 205 kDa with silver staining were detected. Blood samples were obtained from sheep at the local abattoir. Following the examination of the organs for D. dendriticum and other helminths, serum samples were divided into …


Determination Of Some Virulence Factors In Staphylococcus Spp. Isolated From Various Clinical Samples, Süheyla Türkyilmaz, Osman Kaya Jan 2006

Determination Of Some Virulence Factors In Staphylococcus Spp. Isolated From Various Clinical Samples, Süheyla Türkyilmaz, Osman Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objectives of this study were to identify staphylococci isolated from different animal clinical samples, to examine some of the virulence factors in the isolates, to determine relationships between these virulence factors and coagulase positive Staphylococcus (CoPS)/coagulase negative Staphylococcus (CoNS) strains. A total of 180 strains of Staphylococcus spp. were isolated from bovine mastitis, dogs with otitis externa and chickens with various infections. The isolates were identified as S. aureus (29.4%), S. hyicus (16.7%), S. intermedius (3.9%), S. chromogenes (16.1%), S. lentus (13.3%), S. epidermidis (11.1%), S. simulans (7.8%) and S. haemolyticus (1.7%). The rate of positiveness for deoxyribonuclease (DNase) …


Effect Of Enterococcus Faecium On The Digestive Tract Of Poultry As A Probiotic, Miroslava Kacaniova, Vladimir Kmet, Juraj Cubon Jan 2006

Effect Of Enterococcus Faecium On The Digestive Tract Of Poultry As A Probiotic, Miroslava Kacaniova, Vladimir Kmet, Juraj Cubon

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This project investigates the microbiological and biochemical characteristics of chicken and turkey caeca. Microbiological characteristics were represented by CFU of Escherichia coli, faecal Enterococci and Lactobacilli determined in 1 g of chyme and biological ones by enzymatic activity of the cellulases expressed in CMC units. In all experiments, a probiotic preparation based on Enterococcus faecium was added to the feeding mixture and drinking water at various concentrations or in the form of aerosol on the body or egg surface. Counts of Escherichia coli in CFU in 1 g of faecal chyme were determined on Endo agar, counts of CFU of …


Serological And Virological Investigations Of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (Bvdv) Infection In Dairy Cattle Herds In Aydın Province, Mehmet Tolga Tan, M. Taner Karaoğlu, Nural Erol, Yakup Yildirim Jan 2006

Serological And Virological Investigations Of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (Bvdv) Infection In Dairy Cattle Herds In Aydın Province, Mehmet Tolga Tan, M. Taner Karaoğlu, Nural Erol, Yakup Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 288 dairy cattle from 4 different closed barns were sampled in order to investigate the presence of bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) infection. Based on the data gathered from neutralisation peroxidase-linked antibody (NPLA) tests, which were conducted to detect BVDV antibodies, all of the barns monitored previously had the infection; the rates of seropositive animals were between 44% and 100%. Overall, the results obtained from Aydın province showed that 248 of the 288 dairy cows (86%) monitored were seropositive. BVDV antigen ELISA kits (Bio-X Diagnostics- Belgium) were used to detect BVDV antigen (NS3 protein) in blood samples. …


Morphometric Analysis Of The Sternum In Avian Species, Ayhan Düzler, Özcan Özgel, Nejdet Dursun Jan 2006

Morphometric Analysis Of The Sternum In Avian Species, Ayhan Düzler, Özcan Özgel, Nejdet Dursun

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The anatomy of the sternum in avian species differs according to their movement and particularly flight capability, as well as species and habitat. Various studies aimed at the examination and measurement of the sternum in avian species have been carried out. However, to the authors' knowledge, no study on the correlation between sternal measurements and movement style has been published previously. In this study, the sternums of certain avian species including the red falcon (Buteo rufinus), rooster (Gallus domesticus), drake (Anas platyrhynches), bald ibis (Geronticus eremita), pigeon (Columba livia), white stork (Ciconia ciconia), eagle owl (Bubo bubo), goose (Anser anser) …


Alterations To Lipid Parameters In Response To Fig Tree (Ficus Carica) Leaf Extract In Chicken Liver Slices, Farzad Asadi, Malihe Pourkabir, Robin Maclaren, Ali Shahriari Jan 2006

Alterations To Lipid Parameters In Response To Fig Tree (Ficus Carica) Leaf Extract In Chicken Liver Slices, Farzad Asadi, Malihe Pourkabir, Robin Maclaren, Ali Shahriari

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Lipid storage, particularly in the abdominal cavity, is a major concern in poultry breeding because it affects the net meat yield. The major contributors to lipid storage in the abdominal cavity are hepatic fatty acid synthesis and VLDL secretion. These factors are strongly correlated with the body fatness in the chicken. The aim of our study was to determine if a traditional food supplement, the extract from fig tree leaves (fig tree leaf extract (FTE)), can be used to decrease hepatic triglyceride (TG) content and secretion of TG and cholesterol (TC) from the liver. Livers from 8-week-old roosters (n = …


Effects Of Hybrid Type, Stage Of Maturity, And Fermentation Length On Whole Plant Corn Silage Quality, Mehmet Ali̇ Bal Jan 2006

Effects Of Hybrid Type, Stage Of Maturity, And Fermentation Length On Whole Plant Corn Silage Quality, Mehmet Ali̇ Bal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Two corn hybrids (conventional: CON; silage: SIL) were harvested at early dent (ED), 1/2 milkline (1/2 ML), and black layer (BL) stages of maturity for testing the effects of hybrid, stage of maturity, and length of fermentation on corn silage quality. Tested parameters were pH, DM, CP, and ruminal in situ DM disappearance (ISDMD), respectively. Longer fermentation length caused lower silage pH at 8 (3.97) and 16 (3.93) weeks. While CP content tended to increase with longer fermentation length, it tended to decrease with increasing maturity stage (ED: 8.0%; BL: 7.2%). In situ DM disappearance was 4% higher for the …


In-Vitro Antimicrobial Susceptibility Of Pathogenic Bacteria In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss, Walbaum), Şükrü Kirkan, Ergün Ömer Göksoy, Osman Kaya, Serten Tekbiyik Jan 2006

In-Vitro Antimicrobial Susceptibility Of Pathogenic Bacteria In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss, Walbaum), Şükrü Kirkan, Ergün Ömer Göksoy, Osman Kaya, Serten Tekbiyik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

MIC_{50} and MIC_{90} values of ciprofloxacin, trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole, tetracycline and erythromycin for 39 fish pathogenic bacterial strains (Yersinia ruckeri, Enterococcus seriolicida, and Aeromonas salmonicida) were determined using the E-test and agar dilution method. The MIC_{50} value of ciprofloxacin was approximately 1 mg/l for all fish pathogenic isolates. All fish pathogenic isolates showed elevated susceptibility to ciprofloxacin.


Secundum Atrial Septal Defect In A One-Year-Old Kangal Dog, Gülsüm Özyi̇ği̇t, İlker Arican, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t, Bestami̇ Yilmaz Jan 2006

Secundum Atrial Septal Defect In A One-Year-Old Kangal Dog, Gülsüm Özyi̇ği̇t, İlker Arican, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t, Bestami̇ Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) was diagnosed in a 1-year-old Turkish Kangal dog after dissection for student education. The defect was 21.99 mm in maximum length and 8.37 mm in maximum width and was elliptical. The dog had no clinical disorders. This is the first case of a secundum ASD reported in an adult Kangal dog.


The Seroprevalence Of Bovine Herpes Virus Type 1 (Bhv-1) And Bovine Leukemia Virus (Blv) In Selected Dairy Cattle Herds In Aydın Province, Turkey, Mehmet Tolga Tan, Yakup Yildirim, Nural Erol, A. Burak Güngör Jan 2006

The Seroprevalence Of Bovine Herpes Virus Type 1 (Bhv-1) And Bovine Leukemia Virus (Blv) In Selected Dairy Cattle Herds In Aydın Province, Turkey, Mehmet Tolga Tan, Yakup Yildirim, Nural Erol, A. Burak Güngör

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The prevalence of BHV-1 and BLV antibodies was studied in 313 serum samples collected from 5 dairy cattle herds. Serum samples were collected from both apparently healthy animals and animals with respiratory symptoms. The samples were tested for the presence of antibodies against BHV-1 and BLV using virus neutralization and agar gel immunodiffusion test, respectively. The results indicated that the prevalence of BHV-1 and BLV infections was 19.5% and 0.3%, respectively.


The Effects Of Red Pepper, Marigold Flower, And Synthetic Astaxanthin On Pigmentation, Growth, And Proximate Composition Of Penaeus Semisulcatus, Mustafa Göçer, Mahmut Yanar, Meti̇n Kumlu, Yasemen Yanar Jan 2006

The Effects Of Red Pepper, Marigold Flower, And Synthetic Astaxanthin On Pigmentation, Growth, And Proximate Composition Of Penaeus Semisulcatus, Mustafa Göçer, Mahmut Yanar, Meti̇n Kumlu, Yasemen Yanar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Shrimps with an initial weight of 11.10 ± 0.26 g were fed diets supplemented with 6.6% red pepper (RP), 2.4% marigold flower (MF), and 100 mg/kg synthetic astaxanthin (SA), each of which contained 100 mg/kg total carotenoid, and a control diet (BD), without carotenoid supplement for 60 days. Dietary carotenoid sources did not significantly affect the growth of the shrimps (P > 0.05). SA supplementation yielded the highest survival rate (92%), followed by RP (82%) and the other diets (75%) (P < 0.05). All dietary carotenoid sources provided higher carotenoid accumulation compared to the control group (P < 0.05), but the difference between them was not significant (P > 0.05). RP and SA resulted in a greater protein increase in shrimp muscle than MF (P < 0.05); however, lipid, ash, and water content were similar in all diet groups (P > 0.05).


Effects Of Defaunation And Dietary Nitrogen Source On Sodium, Potassium, Iron And Zinc In The Rumen Fluid, Plasma And Wool Of Lambs, Mehmet Özdemi̇r, Mi̇yase Çinar, Seyfullah Hali̇loğlu, Abdullah Eryavuz Jan 2006

Effects Of Defaunation And Dietary Nitrogen Source On Sodium, Potassium, Iron And Zinc In The Rumen Fluid, Plasma And Wool Of Lambs, Mehmet Özdemi̇r, Mi̇yase Çinar, Seyfullah Hali̇loğlu, Abdullah Eryavuz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of defaunation, and the addition of urea and sulfur in the replacement of plant protein (PP) sources on concentrations of Na, K, Zn and Fe in the ruminal fluid, blood plasma and wool of lambs. Forty male Ramlic lambs, 2.70 ± 0.30 months of age, and weighing approximately 16.44 ± 0.41 kg, were used. Lambs were divided into 4 groups as follows: faunate + control diet (FC), defaunate + control diet (DC), faunate + experimental diet (FE), and defaunate + experimental diet (DE). The control diet contained plant protein as a N …


Microbiological And Chemical Changes Throughout The Manufacture And Ripening Of Kashar: A Traditional Turkish Cheese, Fi̇gen Çeti̇nkaya, G. Ece Soyutemi̇z Jan 2006

Microbiological And Chemical Changes Throughout The Manufacture And Ripening Of Kashar: A Traditional Turkish Cheese, Fi̇gen Çeti̇nkaya, G. Ece Soyutemi̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was performed to investigate the microbiological and chemical characteristics of Kashar cheese produced from raw milk according to traditional techniques. The counts of total aerobic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on MRS and M17 agar, psychrotroph organisms, yeast and molds, coliforms and the presence of Escherichia coli were determined during the manufacturing stages and ripening. The chemical properties determined were dry matter, fat in dry matter, pH and salt content. The stretching process, which appears to be the main method of destroying microorganisms, did not efficiently eliminate all the microorganisms but was sufficient to destroy E. coli that …


Detection Of Antibodies Reactive With Ehrlichia Canis In A Kennel In Bulgaria, Ilia Tsachev Jan 2006

Detection Of Antibodies Reactive With Ehrlichia Canis In A Kennel In Bulgaria, Ilia Tsachev

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A seroepidemiological study on Ehrlichia canis infection was performed in 16 dogs in a kennel in the region of Plovdiv in Bulgaria. For this purpose, anti-E. canis antibodies were detected by the indirect immunofluorescence antibody test. The results showed that 75% of the dogs examined were positive to E. canis. The antibody titres 1:100, 1:200 and 1:400 were detected.


Levels Of Some Ovarian Hormones In The Pre- And Post Spawning Periods Of Chalcalburnus Tarichi Pallas, 1811, And The Postovulatory Structure Of Follicles, Güler Ünal, Hati̇ce Karaki̇şi̇, Mahmut Elp Jan 2006

Levels Of Some Ovarian Hormones In The Pre- And Post Spawning Periods Of Chalcalburnus Tarichi Pallas, 1811, And The Postovulatory Structure Of Follicles, Güler Ünal, Hati̇ce Karaki̇şi̇, Mahmut Elp

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The structure of postovulatory follicles and the levels of ovarian 11-dehydrocorticosterone (11-DHC), estradiol-17\beta (E_2), 17\alpha-hydroxyprogesterone (17\alpha -OH-P), and progesterone (P), before and after spawning, were studied in Chalcalburnus tarichi. It was observed that postovulatory follicles are characterized by a highly vascular thecal layer and hypertrophied granulosa cells containing dense smooth endoplasmic reticulum, many large mitochondria with tubular cristae, and lipid droplets. Ovary 11-DHC level was low in the pre- and post-spawning periods (38.3 ± 4.9-22.3 ± 2.6 ng/ml). The level of E_2 was 216.8 ± 31.1 ng/ml before spawning. This hormone declined on the 1^{st} and 5^{th} day after spawning …


Daily Microgrowth Increments In Otoliths Of Common Dentex (Dentex Dentex Linneaus, 1758) Larvae Reared In Culture Conditions, Gülnur Meti̇n, Şahi̇n Saka, Kürşat Firat, Deni̇z Çoban Jan 2006

Daily Microgrowth Increments In Otoliths Of Common Dentex (Dentex Dentex Linneaus, 1758) Larvae Reared In Culture Conditions, Gülnur Meti̇n, Şahi̇n Saka, Kürşat Firat, Deni̇z Çoban

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Daily microgrowth was determined in the otoliths of common dentex (Dentex dentex, Linneaus, 1758) larvae reared in 24 h illumination culture conditions. Microgrowth in otoliths was measured from the first mouth-opening stage of larvae on day 3 to the end of the larval stage on day 32. The sagitta and lapillus were present and were equal in size in newly hatched larvae, but the sagitta grew faster than the lapillus during further larval development. The first size increments in otoliths were observed at 4.25-4.99 mm total length of larvae (day 11). Structural development of the rostrum edge occurred on the …