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Thermography In The Assessment Of Equine Lameness, Mehmet Alper Çeti̇nkaya, Alper Demi̇rutku Jan 2012

Thermography In The Assessment Of Equine Lameness, Mehmet Alper Çeti̇nkaya, Alper Demi̇rutku

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Infrared thermography pictorially represents the surface temperature of an object. It is a noninvasive method for detecting superficial inflammation and thus can be used in lameness diagnosis. Thermography is prone to artifacts, and, consequently, this has led some people to doubt its clinical applicability. With experience and care in interpretation, thermography can be a useful method for lameness evaluation. The aim of this study was to present further clinical information about infrared thermal cameras and to compare the diagnostic yields of thermography, radiography, and ultrasonography. Forming the animal material of this study were 47 horses with lameness. The extremities of …


Relations Between Electrical Conductivity, Somatic Cell Count, California Mastitis Test And Some Quality Parameters In The Diagnosis Of Subclinical Mastitis In Dairy Cows, Güven Kaşikçi, Ömer Çeti̇n, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Mehmet Can Gündüz Jan 2012

Relations Between Electrical Conductivity, Somatic Cell Count, California Mastitis Test And Some Quality Parameters In The Diagnosis Of Subclinical Mastitis In Dairy Cows, Güven Kaşikçi, Ömer Çeti̇n, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Mehmet Can Gündüz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the electrical conductivity (EC) method on the diagnosis of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows comparing with somatic cell count (SCC) and California mastitis test (CMT), and also to investigate the effect of these values on the amount of total viable bacteria, density, freezing point, and mineral substances. A total of 386 milk samples collected from quarters of 188 cows at 10 different farms were used as materials. Of the samples, 258 (66.85%) were CMT (+), 85 (22.02%) were CMT (++), and 43 (11.13%) were CMT (+++). The mean EC and SCC …


Caesarean Operation In Two Farmed Red Deer (Cervus Elaphus), Si̇nem Özlem Engi̇nler, Mehmet Can Gündüz, Tuğba Seval Fatma Toydemi̇r, Meli̇h Uçmak, Güven Kaşikçi Jan 2012

Caesarean Operation In Two Farmed Red Deer (Cervus Elaphus), Si̇nem Özlem Engi̇nler, Mehmet Can Gündüz, Tuğba Seval Fatma Toydemi̇r, Meli̇h Uçmak, Güven Kaşikçi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this case, a caesarean section was performed on 2 red deer aged 4 and 7 who underwent dystocia. When the deer were brought to our clinic, they had been in labour for 6 h and 1 day, respectively, and the calves were dead. The foetal forefeet were found hanging from the vulva at the general examination. Deer 1's parturition was human-assisted but the outcome was not good and it was decided to operate on the animal. In deer 2, parturition was taking too long and so it was decided to operate immediately. The deer were sedated and anaesthetised by …


Vaginal Prolapse Related To Ovarian Granulosa Cell Tumor In An Anatolian Shepherd., Deni̇z Nak, Ayli̇n Alasonyalilar Demi̇rer, Bi̇lgi̇ner Tuna, Yavuz Nak, Musa Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t Jan 2012

Vaginal Prolapse Related To Ovarian Granulosa Cell Tumor In An Anatolian Shepherd., Deni̇z Nak, Ayli̇n Alasonyalilar Demi̇rer, Bi̇lgi̇ner Tuna, Yavuz Nak, Musa Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A 4-year old, primiparous, female Anatolian Shepherd dog was presented for evaluation of type II vaginal prolapse with alopecia of the left perineal skin. Hematological analyses demonstrated leukocytosis and thrombocytopenia. Estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) levels were 156 pg/mL and 2.3 ng/mL, respectively. The vaginal smear was predominantly (at least 80%) made up of anuclear superficial cells. An abdominal ultrasonography revealed a heterogeneous multicystic mass with anechoic areas adjacent to the caudal pole of the left kidney. An ovariohysterectomy was performed. Ten days after the surgery, the prolapsed vagina was completely regressed. A histopathological examination of the ovarian mass demonstrated …


Interfragmental Fixation Of Rostral Mandibular Fracture With Cerclage Wire In A Thoroughbred English Horse, Mehmet Alper Çeti̇nkaya, Alper Demi̇rutku Jan 2012

Interfragmental Fixation Of Rostral Mandibular Fracture With Cerclage Wire In A Thoroughbred English Horse, Mehmet Alper Çeti̇nkaya, Alper Demi̇rutku

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The patient in this study was a 20-year-old thoroughbred gelding. After clinical and radiographical assessments, a bilateral rostral mandibular body fracture was determined. Fracture stabilization was achieved via a bilateral interfragmentary cerclage wire application. The horse started to use its jaw within 24 h of surgery. Postoperative radiographs were taken until month 6, at different periods, and fracture healing was evaluated. Fixation materials were left in place. Fracture healing occurred with a rostral part malocclusion. The purpose of this study was to give clinical information about mandibular fractures and treatment of these fractures in a horse.


Unusual Anal Atresia In A Lamb, Siavash Ahmadi Noorbakhsh Jan 2012

Unusual Anal Atresia In A Lamb, Siavash Ahmadi Noorbakhsh

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The first report of an unusual anal atresia with growth of ectodermal organs (wool and skin) in the shape of the intestine inside the body is provided here. During reconstructive surgery, a rectum-like structure was noted, in which wool strands grew densely. A hypothetical mechanism by which this structure formed is presented on the basis of local alterations in fetal tissue proliferation and rate of development.


Equine Grass Sickness In Cyprus: A Case Report, Kypros Protopapas, Kyriakos Alexandros Spanoudes, Nikolaos Diakakis, Georgia Brellou Jan 2012

Equine Grass Sickness In Cyprus: A Case Report, Kypros Protopapas, Kyriakos Alexandros Spanoudes, Nikolaos Diakakis, Georgia Brellou

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

No abstract provided.


Congenital Lymphoma Of B-Cell Lineage In A Newborn Calf, Enver Beytut, Burhan Özba Jan 2012

Congenital Lymphoma Of B-Cell Lineage In A Newborn Calf, Enver Beytut, Burhan Özba

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this report, congenital lymphoma of B-cell lineage in a Brown Swiss calf is described. A large mass was seen on the head of the calf at birth. At necropsy, multiple masses were found on the skin and internal organs. A histopathological examination showed atypical lymphoid cells separated by connective tissue. None of the tumor cells showed a positive reaction to CD3, but the cells were immunopositive for CD79\alphacy. A CD45+ reaction confirmed a hematopoietic origin of the neoplasm. Tumor cells were also positive for lambda light chain IgG (\lambda IgG). Proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) immunostaining showed diffuse nuclear …


A Retrospective Study Of Borrelia Burgdorferi Antibodies In Dogs In Minnesota, Aneela Durrani, Sagar Goyal Jan 2012

A Retrospective Study Of Borrelia Burgdorferi Antibodies In Dogs In Minnesota, Aneela Durrani, Sagar Goyal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In order to determine the seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in suspected dogs in Minnesota, the present study examines the database of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Minnesota over a 10 year period (2001-June 2010). A total of 1081 serum samples from dogs suspected of having borreliosis were submitted by 112 private veterinary clinics. The samples were tested using an indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) test. Samples with titers of =>1:320 were considered positive. The rate of seroprevalence of antibodies was 88%. The increase in the rate of yearly seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in dogs was …


The Hair Characteristics Of Turkish Angora And Van Cats, Serkan Erat, Şevket Arikan Jan 2012

The Hair Characteristics Of Turkish Angora And Van Cats, Serkan Erat, Şevket Arikan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The primary aim of this study was to determine the hair characteristics of Turkish Angora and Van cats, and also to see if there were seasonal, sex, age, or eye color effects on the traits measured. A total of 41 cats, 26 Turkish Angora and 15 Turkish Van, were used. The ages of the cats ranged from 1 to 8 years old. Analyzed traits included fiber diameter (FD), fiber lengths of hauteur (H) and barbe (B), fiber tenacity (T), and elongation (EL). Terms included in the statistical models were breed, season, sex, age, and eye colors of the cats and …


Immune System Dysfunction In Broiler Chickens Experimentally Inoculated With Fowl Adenovirus Serotype-4 Associated With Inclusion Body Hepatitis Hydropericardium Syndrome, Iftikhar Hussain, Muhammad Shahid Mahmood, Muhammad Imran Arshad, Masood Akhtar, Fazal Mahmood, Azhar Rafique Jan 2012

Immune System Dysfunction In Broiler Chickens Experimentally Inoculated With Fowl Adenovirus Serotype-4 Associated With Inclusion Body Hepatitis Hydropericardium Syndrome, Iftikhar Hussain, Muhammad Shahid Mahmood, Muhammad Imran Arshad, Masood Akhtar, Fazal Mahmood, Azhar Rafique

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Inclusion body hepatitis-hydropericardium syndrome (IBH-HPS) in broilers is caused by an adenovirus, here referred to as inclusion body hepatitis-hydropericardium syndrome virus (IBH-HPSV). This study describes the immune status of broiler chickens experimentally inoculated with an isolate of fowl adenovirus-4 serotype-1, involved in IBH-HPS in various trials. When compared with the unchallenged controls, IBH-HPSV-inoculated broilers had significantly higher atrophy of the bursa of Fabricius (BF) by up to 2-fold, as well as of the thymus (up to 9-fold) and spleen (up to 1.5-fold) (P < 0.05), with up to 60% mortality. Upon challenge with sheep red blood cells (SRBCs), IBH-HPSV-inoculated birds had from 2- to 3-log lower anti-SRBC antibody titers than the control. Response to phytohemagglutinin-P (PHA-P) was significantly reduced in IBH-HPSV-inoculated birds (P < 0.05) as compared to the control. Results of the studies revealed that the immune status of broilers is compromised significantly during IBH-HPSV infection in terms of lymphoid organ integrity, humoral, and cell-mediated immune responses, respectively. These findings suggest that immune dysfunction could be a contributing factor in the increased mortality of birds affected by IBH-HPS, which renders the birds immunosuppressed for the rest of their lives.


Probiotic Properties, Sensory Qualities, And Storage Stability Of Probiotic Banana Yogurts, Songül Çakmakçi, Bülent Çeti̇n, Tamer Turgut, Mustafa Gürses, Ahmet Erdoğan Jan 2012

Probiotic Properties, Sensory Qualities, And Storage Stability Of Probiotic Banana Yogurts, Songül Çakmakçi, Bülent Çeti̇n, Tamer Turgut, Mustafa Gürses, Ahmet Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The quality properties of probiotic yogurt samples made with banana marmalade (BM), which can be a probiotic product, were examined. Yogurt samples were produced from cow milk inoculated with yogurt cultures and probiotic cultures (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and an equal mixture of the 2 strains), and then 15% BM was added to each yogurt sample. Acidity, pH, bacteria counts, and sensory analysis of the yogurt samples were investigated on days 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, and 14 during storage at 4 °C. Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, L. acidophilus, and B. bifidum counts generally decreased during the storage …


Assessing The Nutritive Value Of Fruit And Vegetable Residues As Ruminant Feed, Keyvan Karkoodi, Hassan Fazaeli, Sadegh Mirghaffari Jan 2012

Assessing The Nutritive Value Of Fruit And Vegetable Residues As Ruminant Feed, Keyvan Karkoodi, Hassan Fazaeli, Sadegh Mirghaffari

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to assess the nutritive value of summer fruits and vegetable residues (FVR) as ruminant feed. Samples of FVR were collected from the central terminal of Karaj in different summer months and homogenized before being analyzed for chemical composition. In situ degradability was determined, as were in vitro and in vivo digestibility. The results of chemical composition analysis for a period of 3 months showed significant differences in terms of dry matter (DM), Pb, and Mn contents. The higher Mn content was more than the allowance level established for livestock feeding. Although the in vitro digestibility …


Survival And Growth Of Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio L.) Exposed To Different Water Ph Levels, Mohammad Saeed Heydarnejad Jan 2012

Survival And Growth Of Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio L.) Exposed To Different Water Ph Levels, Mohammad Saeed Heydarnejad

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to examine the survival and growth performance of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) in water with different pH values. Carp (17.8 ± 1.21 cm; 52.14 ± 7.13 g) were transferred to 21 tanks previously adjusted with 7 different pH values: 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0. Each value had 3 replicates, and all experiments lasted for 21 days. The survival and growth of carp were assessed at days 7, 14, and 21. At the end of the 21 days, greater weight, length, survival, and biomass were found for pH values of …


Short Term Effects Of Genistein On The Testes Of Quail (Coturnix Coturnix), Meli̇ke Belkiz Erkan, Serap Eki̇nci̇ Jan 2012

Short Term Effects Of Genistein On The Testes Of Quail (Coturnix Coturnix), Meli̇ke Belkiz Erkan, Serap Eki̇nci̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Although there have been a number of studies on the effects of phytoestrogens, especially genistein, on testes, its effects on the testis tissue of birds have not been studied yet. The present study aims to reveal the effects of genistein on quail testes through the use of histological and immunohistochemical methods. In the study, a total of 64 male quails (Coturnix coturnix) were used, each of which was 50 days old. Three different doses of genistein were administered by gavage to the separate groups at intervals of 15 and 30 days. According to the results of the histological analysis and …


Effect Of A Simulate Show Jumping Competition On The Blood Gas Profile Of Horses Trained For Show Jumping, Francesco Fazio, Vanessa Messina, Stefania Casella, Claudia Giannetto, Simona Marafioti, Giuseppe Piccione Jan 2012

Effect Of A Simulate Show Jumping Competition On The Blood Gas Profile Of Horses Trained For Show Jumping, Francesco Fazio, Vanessa Messina, Stefania Casella, Claudia Giannetto, Simona Marafioti, Giuseppe Piccione

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the changes in the blood gas profile of jumpers after warm up and after a show jumping competition. For this purpose, 10 Sella Italiana geldings, 7 years old and clinically healthy, were used. The horses were trained to take part in show jumping competitions. Blood samples were collected at rest, after the warm up, immediately after the exercise, and 45 min after the end of exercise. Standard bicarbonate concentration (SBC), hydrogen carbonate ion (HCO_3^-), total carbon dioxide (TCO_2), oxygen capacity (O_2Cap), oxygen content (O_2Ct), base excess of the blood (BE-b), base …


A Study On Paranal Sinus Micromorphometrical Parameters In Dogs Of Different Ages, Ivaylo Stefanov Jan 2012

A Study On Paranal Sinus Micromorphometrical Parameters In Dogs Of Different Ages, Ivaylo Stefanov

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study determines the micromorphometric parameters of the main structural elements of the paranal sinus in male (n = 20) and female (n = 8) mongrel dogs of different ages. Pieces of about 1 cm3 were obtained from different parts of the organ and put in 10% neutral formalin. The tissue samples were further used for the preparation of paraffin sections that were stained with hematoxylin-eosin for light microscopy measurements. In the sinus wall, the thickness of the epithelium was measured, as was that of the subepithelial and subglandular connective tissue layers, the zona with the apocrine glands, and the …


The Effect Of Oxytocin And Cloprostenol Application Via Umbilical Artery Immediately After Dystocia On Time And Rate Of Fetal Membrane Removal In Cows, Yaşar Akar, Ömer Kizil, Nevzat Saat, Murat Yüksel Jan 2012

The Effect Of Oxytocin And Cloprostenol Application Via Umbilical Artery Immediately After Dystocia On Time And Rate Of Fetal Membrane Removal In Cows, Yaşar Akar, Ömer Kizil, Nevzat Saat, Murat Yüksel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this clinical study was to investigate the effects of oxytocin and cloprostenol application via umbilical artery on the time and rate of fetal membrane removal in cows with dystocia immediately after parturition. Metabolic profiles indicated certain serum biochemical parameters that were also determined in the cows. The study was performed on 60 cows with dystocia. All of the cows were randomly divided into 3 equal subgroups. The first group was injected with 100 IU oxytocin, while the second group was treated with 0.15 mg cloprostenol and the third group (the control group) received 10 mL 0.9% NaCl …


Progesterone Concentrations And Pregnancy Rates Of Repeat Breeder Cows Following Postinsemination Prid And Gnrh Treatments*, Osman Ergene Jan 2012

Progesterone Concentrations And Pregnancy Rates Of Repeat Breeder Cows Following Postinsemination Prid And Gnrh Treatments*, Osman Ergene

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of progesterone (PRID) application and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) injection after artificial insemination on serum progesterone concentration and pregnancy rates in repeat breeder cows. In group 1, repeat breeder cows received an injection of GnRH on day 12 after artificial insemination. In group 2, repeat breeder cows received PRID from day 4 to day 11; group 3 received PRID from day 11 to day 18. Blood samples were obtained from all treated cows to assay serum progesterone concentrations on application days, 7 days after application, and 21 days after artificial insemination. …


The Influence Of Egg Shell Crack Types On Hatchability And Chick Quality, Mozhdeh Moosanezhad Khabisi, Ahmad Salahi, Seyed Naser Mousavi Jan 2012

The Influence Of Egg Shell Crack Types On Hatchability And Chick Quality, Mozhdeh Moosanezhad Khabisi, Ahmad Salahi, Seyed Naser Mousavi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Fertile eggs were obtained from a commercial flock of Ross broiler breeders (51 weeks old) and candled to determine the presence of hairline or star cracks. Eggs (5400 total) were assigned in equal numbers to 3 treatments (hairline-cracked, star-cracked, and normal eggs) and incubated for 21 days. Upon hatching, 10 chicks per treatment were euthanized, and organ weights were measured. Compared with normal eggs, the presence of egg shell cracks (regardless of type) resulted in higher egg weight loss at the time of transfer; a decrease in hatchability, hatch of fertile eggs, chick length, yolk-free body mass (P < 0.01), and percentage of hatchling breast and liver weight (P < 0.05); and an increase in the contamination rate of eggs (P < 0.01). Weight loss in hairline-cracked eggs was significantly higher than in star-cracked eggs (P < 0.001). Percentage hatchability and body weight of chicks hatched from star-cracked eggs was higher than in chicks from hairline-cracked eggs (P < 0.001). Crack type did not have a significant effect on chick length and body weight uniformity; however, the Pasgar score as a quality indicator was higher in chicks hatched from star-cracked eggs than those from hairline-cracked eggs (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences among treatments in terms of heart and small intestine weight. The contamination rate of hairline-cracked eggs was higher than that of star-cracked (P < 0.01). A higher incidence of embryonic mortality was observed during days 1-8 of incubation for shell-cracked eggs (P < 0.001). Total embryonic mortality in hairline-cracked, star-cracked, and normal eggs was 51.1%, 36.6%, and 13.3%, respectively. This study showed that egg shell cracks reduced incubation parameters and chick quality. The negative effects of hairline cracks were more pronounced than those of star cracks.


The Effect Of Maternal Undernutrition On Muscle Development In The Ovine Fetus*, Berjan Demi̇rtaş, Mukaddes Özcan Jan 2012

The Effect Of Maternal Undernutrition On Muscle Development In The Ovine Fetus*, Berjan Demi̇rtaş, Mukaddes Özcan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of maternal undernutrition on muscle development of near-term ovine fetuses was studied in 2 experiments. In each experiment, Welsh mountain ewes were randomly assigned to either control (C) or nutrient-restricted (R) groups. In the first experiment, mild maternal undernutrition (85% of daily nutritional requirement (DNR)), and in the second experiment, severe maternal undernutrition (50% of DNR), were imposed between 0 and 70 days of gestation (dg). Controls for both groups were maintained on 100% of their DNR throughout the experiment. In each experiment, ewes were killed at 126 ± 1 dg by an intravenous injection of pentobarbitone. The …


Prevalence Of Escherichia Coli O157 In Red Meat And Meat Products Determined By Vidas Ecpt And Lightcycler Pcr, Seran Temelli̇, Ayşe Gül Eyi̇gör, Şahsene Anar Jan 2012

Prevalence Of Escherichia Coli O157 In Red Meat And Meat Products Determined By Vidas Ecpt And Lightcycler Pcr, Seran Temelli̇, Ayşe Gül Eyi̇gör, Şahsene Anar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Escherichia coli O157 in retail red meat and meat products with the Vitek Immunodiagnostic Assay System, including H7 Escherichia coli phage technology (VIDAS ECPT), and a real-time polymerase chain reaction system (LightCycler PCR; LCPCR). A total of 106 red meat and meat product samples were analyzed with VIDAS ECPT and LCPCR. VIDAS ECPT presumptive positive samples were subjected to VIDAS Immuno Concentration E. coli O157, followed by culture and serology. Among the 27 out of 72 (37.50%) red meat samples and 3 out of 34 (8.82%) red meat products that tested positive …


The Effect Of Pentylenetetrazole-Induced Seizures On Blood-Brain Barrier Integrity In A Rat Model Of Preeclampsia, Mutlu Küçük, Mehmet Kaya, Nurcan Orhan, Oğuzhan Eki̇zoğlu, Erol Arslan, Nadi̇r Arican, Rabi̇a Candan Gürses, İmdat Elmas, Ri̇vaze Kalayci, Bülent Ahishali Jan 2012

The Effect Of Pentylenetetrazole-Induced Seizures On Blood-Brain Barrier Integrity In A Rat Model Of Preeclampsia, Mutlu Küçük, Mehmet Kaya, Nurcan Orhan, Oğuzhan Eki̇zoğlu, Erol Arslan, Nadi̇r Arican, Rabi̇a Candan Gürses, İmdat Elmas, Ri̇vaze Kalayci, Bülent Ahishali

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The pathophysiological mechanisms underlying blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption in preeclampsia/eclampsia have not been elucidated. This study investigated the effect of pentylenetetrazole (PTZ)-induced seizures on the functional and structural properties of the BBB during N (omega)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME)-induced hypertension and proteinuria in pregnant rats. Animals were treated with L-NAME for 10 days, beginning on day 10 of pregnancy. The BBB permeability was determined by measurements of sodium fluorescein (NaFlu) extravasation into the brain. Occludin and aquaporin (AQP)-4 immunoreactivities were evaluated in brain sections. Severe proteinuria and significantly increased arterial blood pressure were observed following L-NAME treatment. PTZ-induced seizures in pregnant …


The Detection Of Classical Enterotoxins Of Staphylococcus Aureus In Raw Cow Milk Using The Elisa Method, Ebrahim Rahimi, Hassan Momtaz, Amir Shakerian, Hamid Reza Kavyani Jan 2012

The Detection Of Classical Enterotoxins Of Staphylococcus Aureus In Raw Cow Milk Using The Elisa Method, Ebrahim Rahimi, Hassan Momtaz, Amir Shakerian, Hamid Reza Kavyani

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Milk and dairy products are frequently contaminated with exterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus, which is often involved in Staphylococcal food poisoning. The aim of the present study is to investigate the presence of classical enterotoxins of S. aureus in raw milk that was produced in Isfahan, Iran. For this purpose, 72 milk samples were collected from the bulk milk tanks of 12 milking farms during 3 different seasons (winter, spring, and summer) and tested for the presence of staphylococcal enterotoxins (SEs) using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Out of 72 samples studied, 15 samples (20.8%) were positive for at least 1 …


A Note On Phthirapteran Ectoparasites Infesting Yellow-Legged Green Pigeon Treron Phoenicoptera (Columbiformes: Columbidae), Aftab Ahmad, Gaurav Arya, Nayanci Bansal, Oldrich Sychra, Arun Kumar Saxena Jan 2012

A Note On Phthirapteran Ectoparasites Infesting Yellow-Legged Green Pigeon Treron Phoenicoptera (Columbiformes: Columbidae), Aftab Ahmad, Gaurav Arya, Nayanci Bansal, Oldrich Sychra, Arun Kumar Saxena

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present report records the simultaneous occurrence of ischnoceran lice Columbicola phoenicopterae and Coloceras setosum on the Yellow-legged Green Pigeon in India. The prevalence, intensity of infestation, range of infestation, and nature of the antennal sensilla of these 2 species on 12 of these pigeons have also been recorded.


Estimation Of Variance Components And Genetic Parameters For Type Traits And Milk Yield In Holstein Cattle, Serdar Duru, Salahatti̇n Kumlu, Erdoğan Tuncel Jan 2012

Estimation Of Variance Components And Genetic Parameters For Type Traits And Milk Yield In Holstein Cattle, Serdar Duru, Salahatti̇n Kumlu, Erdoğan Tuncel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This research was conducted to estimate variance components and genetic parameters for type traits and milk yield in Holstein-Friesian cattle. In this study, 597 daughters of 158 sires in 128 herds were classified. In the data analysis, type scores for 354 daughters bred within 70 herds sired by 46 sires that had at least 3 daughters, and 304 lactation records for 206 daughters within 56 herds sired by 37 sires, were considered. For estimation of variance components and correlations among the traits, the MTDFREML package program was used. The mean stature was 145.56 cm. Means for linear traits varied from …


Determination Of Egg Consumption And Consumer Habits In Turkey, Cengi̇zhan Mizrak, İsmai̇l Durmuş, Serdar Kamanli, Şahnur Erdoğan Demi̇rtaş, Süleyman Kalebaşi, Ender Karademi̇r, Murat Doğu Jan 2012

Determination Of Egg Consumption And Consumer Habits In Turkey, Cengi̇zhan Mizrak, İsmai̇l Durmuş, Serdar Kamanli, Şahnur Erdoğan Demi̇rtaş, Süleyman Kalebaşi, Ender Karademi̇r, Murat Doğu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine egg consumption habits in Turkey. Questionnaires prepared to determine habits regarding egg consumption were supplied to 2241 families. Sampling sizes and sample addresses were provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute. Data obtained through the questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS. Of the families that participated in the study, 98% consume eggs and the number of eggs consumed per person was 158 per year. In addition, 67.82% of the eggs consumed were purchased from supermarkets and 62.40% of the consumers pay most of their attention to the production date. The eggs were most often …


Effect Of Dietary Aspergillus Meal Prebiotic On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Nutrient Digestibility, And Serum Lipid Profile In Broiler Chick Low-Protein Diets, Saeid Amirdahri, Hossein Janmohammadi, Akbar Taghizadeh, Abbas Rafat Jan 2012

Effect Of Dietary Aspergillus Meal Prebiotic On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Nutrient Digestibility, And Serum Lipid Profile In Broiler Chick Low-Protein Diets, Saeid Amirdahri, Hossein Janmohammadi, Akbar Taghizadeh, Abbas Rafat

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of 3 levels of commercial Aspergillus meal prebiotic (Fermacto®) in broiler diets with 2 levels of dietary crude protein (CP) on the growth performance, carcass characteristics, apparent ileal digestibility of CP and organic matter (OM), and serum lipid profile were evaluated using 240-day-old broiler chickens as a factorial arrangement in a completely randomized design. From the grower period, 3 groups received normal diets formulated to meet Ross-308 CP and other nutrient requirements with 3 levels of Fermacto®. The other 3 groups received experimental diets with 2% less CP, with the same levels of Fermacto®. None of the growth …


Reproductive Performance And Serum Concentrations Of Progesterone Of Heat-Stressed Holstein Heifers Subjected To Timed Artificial Insemination And Progesterone Supplementation, Abelardo Correa Calderon, Juan Augusto Hernandez Rivera, Leonel Avendaño Reyes, Ulises Macias Cruz, Raul Diaz Molina, Francisco Daniel Alvarez Valenzuela, Arnoldo Gonzalez Reyna Jan 2012

Reproductive Performance And Serum Concentrations Of Progesterone Of Heat-Stressed Holstein Heifers Subjected To Timed Artificial Insemination And Progesterone Supplementation, Abelardo Correa Calderon, Juan Augusto Hernandez Rivera, Leonel Avendaño Reyes, Ulises Macias Cruz, Raul Diaz Molina, Francisco Daniel Alvarez Valenzuela, Arnoldo Gonzalez Reyna

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Sixty-nine Holstein heifers were used to evaluate the effect of progesterone supplementation after timed artificial insemination (TAI) on conception rates of heifers under heat stress. Heifers were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 treatments: 1) control treatment (C), visual detection of estrus. Heifers detected in estrous were inseminated according to the AM-PM procedure (n = 23); 2) TAI (n = 24), using a CIDR device (insert containing progesterone) placed intravaginally on day -10 and removed on day -2 with PGF2α given on day -3. Heifers were given 0.5 mg of ECP at CIDR insertion and a second injection (0.5 mg …


Effect Of Cold Storage Period On The Quality Of Ram Cauda Epididymal Spermatozoa Recovered Postmortem, Suhail Salam Mir, Farooz Ahmad Lone, Mohammad Zaffarullah Khan, Asloob Ahmad Malik, Rafiqul Islam, Khursheed Ahmad Sofi Jan 2012

Effect Of Cold Storage Period On The Quality Of Ram Cauda Epididymal Spermatozoa Recovered Postmortem, Suhail Salam Mir, Farooz Ahmad Lone, Mohammad Zaffarullah Khan, Asloob Ahmad Malik, Rafiqul Islam, Khursheed Ahmad Sofi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Postmortem spermatozoa recovery is an important tool for harvesting germplasm from genetically meritorious animals and endangered species. The principal motive of this study was to find out whether ram spermatozoa within epididymides kept at 4 °C for 48 h retain their quality in terms of progressive motility, viability, and acrosomal status. Twenty-four testicles with attached epididymides were collected with 8 samples each processed at 0, 24, and 48 h of storage. A good number of motile spermatozoa could be recovered from epididymides by incision method with up to 48 h of storage, although their quality declined significantly (P < 0.05) as postmortem storage time increased (motility: 83.33 ± 1.05%, 63.33 ± 2.47%, and 44.17 ± 1.53%; and epididymal sperm output (millions): 3500.00 ± 73.97, 1220.00 ± 1.01, and 666.67 ± 19.78 for 0 (control), 24, and 48 h, respectively). Viability and intact acrosomes (%) were also acceptable, although they decreased significantly with up to 24 h of storage. In conclusion, ram epididymides could be stored at 4 °C for 48 h when epididymal spermatozoa cannot be immediately harvested and cryopreserved.