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Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of Buffalo Eyes, Gholamreza Assadnassab, Majid Fartashvand Jan 2013

Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of Buffalo Eyes, Gholamreza Assadnassab, Majid Fartashvand

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to describe the ultrasonography appearance and measurements of normal buffalo eyes. Ocular ultrasonographic examinations were performed on 20 adult buffaloes. Transpalpebral ultrasonographic images were obtained with a 6-8 MHz linear transducer in the axial imaging plane. The ultrasonographic appearance of structures within the buffalo eye is similar to that in other species. When comparing measurements, the anteroposterior depth of the lens, vitreous chamber, and axial length of the globe on the left side were greater than on right, and the anterior chamber depth and scleroretinal rim wall thickness on the left side were also …

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The Effect Of Flashed Light On The Ultrastructure Of The Retinal Photoreceptor Cells In Rabbit: A Transmission Electron Microscope Study, Arash Esfandiari, Iraj Posti, Asghar Dehghan, Nasser Hadjipour Jan 2013

The Effect Of Flashed Light On The Ultrastructure Of The Retinal Photoreceptor Cells In Rabbit: A Transmission Electron Microscope Study, Arash Esfandiari, Iraj Posti, Asghar Dehghan, Nasser Hadjipour

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of light exposure on the retina have been carefully considered in recent years. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effect of flashed light with low and high intensity on the photoreceptor layer of rabbit. Fifteen adult male New Zealand White rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups: a control group, experimental group I (exposed to 60 W of flashed light 5 times), and experimental group II (exposed to 1000 W of flashed light 5 times). The retinas of the eyes were removed and studied by transmission electron microscope. The photoreceptor layer damage in experimental …

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An Anatomical And Histochemical Examination Of The Pituitary Gland Of Carp (Cyprinus Carpio), Aygül Eki̇ci̇, Meti̇n Ti̇mur Jan 2013

An Anatomical And Histochemical Examination Of The Pituitary Gland Of Carp (Cyprinus Carpio), Aygül Eki̇ci̇, Meti̇n Ti̇mur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was carried out for the purpose of studying the anatomical and the histochemical structure of the pituitary gland of the common carp, Cyprinus carpio. Anatomically, the shape of the gland has been observed to be round-oval, looking like an acorn. The pituitary gland consists of the adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis parts. Microscopically, the adenohypophysis consists of anterior (pars distalis) and posterior (pars intermedia) parts. The second lobe of the gland, called the neurohypophysis, is found in the core of the gland. Histologically, acidophilic prolactin cells stained red or orange and were dispersed in the rostral pars distalis (pro-adenohypophysis) …

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Evaluation Of The Pathogenicity Of Candida Zeylanoides In Balb/C Mice, Alireza Khosravi, Hojjatollah Shokri, Donya Nikaein, Ahmad Erfanmanesh, Mahnaz Fatahinia, Jalal Ashrafi Hlan Jan 2013

Evaluation Of The Pathogenicity Of Candida Zeylanoides In Balb/C Mice, Alireza Khosravi, Hojjatollah Shokri, Donya Nikaein, Ahmad Erfanmanesh, Mahnaz Fatahinia, Jalal Ashrafi Hlan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Systemic candidiasis is an opportunistic infection caused by Candida species in animals. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pathogenicity of different doses of Candida zeylanoides in BALB/c mice. Thirty mice were selected in this study. Different doses of the yeast were intravenously inoculated to the animals. At first, clinical signs and survival time of infected mice were recorded. Then both mycological and histological examinations were performed for detection of Candida in different tissues. The results showed that the injection of 1 × 10^8 cells of C. zeylanoides caused high mortality (group 1). The mortalities occurred within 7-12 …

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Effects Of Different Fasciola Hepatica Recombinant Proteins On The Biochemical And Serological Responses Of Experimentally Infected Sheep, Diana Wesselinova Jan 2013

Effects Of Different Fasciola Hepatica Recombinant Proteins On The Biochemical And Serological Responses Of Experimentally Infected Sheep, Diana Wesselinova

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In the DELIVER (Full project title: Design of effective and sustainable control strategies for liver fluke in Europe) project the objective was to analyze 3 recombinant antigens for their capacity to induce a satisfied immune response in sheep, to challenge the animals with metacercariae of Fasciola hepatica, and to observe their immune response and protection from the parasitosis. The animals were treated initially with metacercariae and every second week blood was taken for liver enzyme estimation of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), gamma-glutamyl transferase (\gammaGT), and antibody response. After the 3rd month of infection all the animals developed parasitosis, although to different …

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A Survey Study On Hantavirus, Cowpox Virus, And Leptospira Infections In Microtus Hartingi In Kırşehir Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Ahmet Kürşat Azkur, Sedat Kaygusuz, Muhammet Eren Aslan, Serkal Gazyağci, Serdar Gözütok, Kubi̇lay Toyran Jan 2013

A Survey Study On Hantavirus, Cowpox Virus, And Leptospira Infections In Microtus Hartingi In Kırşehir Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Ahmet Kürşat Azkur, Sedat Kaygusuz, Muhammet Eren Aslan, Serkal Gazyağci, Serdar Gözütok, Kubi̇lay Toyran

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate whether hantaviruses, cowpox viruses, or Leptospira infections were prevalent in Microtus hartingi trapped in Kırşehir Province, located in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Leptospira spp. was detected in 20 of the 43 (46.5%) Microtus hartingi kidney samples and confirmed by nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene. Five of the 20 Leptospira spp. PCR positive amplicons were sequenced, analyzed, and confirmed as Leptospira spp. This is the first study to genetically characterize Leptospira in Microtus hartingi in Turkey. There was no evidence of cowpox viruses or hantaviruses in Microtus hartingi. …

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Lipid Peroxidation In Neoplastic Tissue Of Dogs With Mammary Cancer Fed With Different Kinds Of Diet, Maria Karayannopoulou, Anna Fytianou, Nikolaos Assaloumidis, Dimitra Psalla, Ioannis Savvas, Eleni Kaldrymidou Jan 2013

Lipid Peroxidation In Neoplastic Tissue Of Dogs With Mammary Cancer Fed With Different Kinds Of Diet, Maria Karayannopoulou, Anna Fytianou, Nikolaos Assaloumidis, Dimitra Psalla, Ioannis Savvas, Eleni Kaldrymidou

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Increased lipid peroxidation due to reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced oxidative stress has been demonstrated in the neoplastic mammary tissue of dogs with malignant mammary tumors. Dietary factors implicated in ROS production may influence mammary cancer incidence or prognosis. Balanced diets (as commercial dog food is considered) may be more protective against oxidative damage than homemade diets. The purpose of this preliminary study was to compare the extent of lipid peroxidation, as evidenced by thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) and \alpha-tocopherol concentration in the neoplastic mammary tissue, among dogs with mammary cancer fed with different kinds of diet (commercial or homemade). Eighteen …

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Fertility Issues In Simmental Cows In Central Croatia: A 5-Year Study, Robert Zobel, Suzana Tkalcic, Wendell Cole Jan 2013

Fertility Issues In Simmental Cows In Central Croatia: A 5-Year Study, Robert Zobel, Suzana Tkalcic, Wendell Cole

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to establish the fertility trends in dairy cows in Central Croatia and compare the trends and causes of infertility and subfertility during a 5-year period. A total of 12,060 Simmental cows and heifers were included in the study. The animals were examined by vaginoscopy, transrectal palpation, and ultrasonography on a regular basis. Fertility problems that included infertility and subfertility were diagnosed in 56.61% of all observed animals. The total number of animals diagnosed with subfertility increased and almost doubled by the end of the study period. Subfertility issues associated with anovulatory oestrus, delayed ovulation, …

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Relationship Between Dead Pupa Removal And Season And Productivity Of Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera, Hymenoptera: Apidae) Colonies, Ahmet Güler, Hakan Toy Jan 2013

Relationship Between Dead Pupa Removal And Season And Productivity Of Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera, Hymenoptera: Apidae) Colonies, Ahmet Güler, Hakan Toy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to evaluate the dead pupae removal behaviour of 90 honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies during the beekeeping season and the relationships between removal and colony productivity. The liquid nitrogen technique was used in May, June, July, August, and September. The number of removed pupae was significantly (P < 0.01) correlated with the month and changed throughout the season. The highest cleaning efficiency of the colonies were recorded in July and September, and the lowest were in May and August. While the average dead pupae removal was 83.75% in the 90 colonies, the percentage of removed pupae varied between 56.4% and 99.3% during the 5 months. There were significant positive correlations between dead pupae removal and honey yield (P < 0.01; r = 0.295), bee wax production (P < 0.01; r = 0.334), and adult worker bee population (P < 0.05; r = 0.233). No correlation was found between dead pupae removal and brood production and average temperature. Although hygienic behaviour has positive effects on many characters relating to productivity in untreated breeding populations, it is affected by many biotic and abiotic factors. This behaviour decreases with many stressful conditions (wasps, Merops sp., predators, honey harvesting) and increases with colony strength during the season.

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Effect Of Corpus Luteum: Quality And Recovery Rate Of Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) Oocytes, Lakshman Sahoo, Suresh K. Singla Jan 2013

Effect Of Corpus Luteum: Quality And Recovery Rate Of Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) Oocytes, Lakshman Sahoo, Suresh K. Singla

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Recovery rate and quality of oocytes were investigated from abattoir collected ovaries with and without corpora lutea (CL). The oocytes were categorized into four grades: grade-A, grade-B, grade-C, and grade-D based on the presence of the cumulus cells complex around the oocytes. The number of oocytes per ovary were 1.7 ±0.1 and 1.5 ±0.1, obtained from ovaries without CL and with CL, respectively. Recovery rate of different grades of oocytes from ovaries with CL and without CL were almost identical.

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Relative Transit Time Of Chyme Between Duodenal And Jejunal Segments Of The Small Intestine Of Cattle, Alejandro Plascencia, Maria Alejandra Lopez-Soto, Victor Manuel Gonzalez, Francisco Javier Monge, Richard Zinn Jan 2013

Relative Transit Time Of Chyme Between Duodenal And Jejunal Segments Of The Small Intestine Of Cattle, Alejandro Plascencia, Maria Alejandra Lopez-Soto, Victor Manuel Gonzalez, Francisco Javier Monge, Richard Zinn

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Two steers (228 ± 4.5 kg) equipped with \"T\" type cannulas in the proximal duodenum, duodenal-jejunal juncture, and distal ileum were used to measure transit time of chyme within the duodenum and jejunum. Steers were fed (as fed basis) with 5.75 kg of chopped alfalfa hay per day. The transit time was measured during 3 consecutive days using aniline dye, which was pulse-dosed via the duodenal and jejunal cannulas. The site of each cannula placement was confirmed and the small intestine was dissected and measured. Time required between the infusion of aniline dye into the proximal duodenal cannula and its …

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Vertical Transmission Of Porcine Circovirus 2b (Pcv2b) To Mouse Fetuses In Maternal Uterus By Artificial Insemination With Semen From Pcv2b-Infected Male Mouse, Deng Zhibang, Gong Qianlong, Wang Naidong, Yuan Anwen, Yu Xing Long Jan 2013

Vertical Transmission Of Porcine Circovirus 2b (Pcv2b) To Mouse Fetuses In Maternal Uterus By Artificial Insemination With Semen From Pcv2b-Infected Male Mouse, Deng Zhibang, Gong Qianlong, Wang Naidong, Yuan Anwen, Yu Xing Long

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In order to investigate whether porcine circovirus 2b (PCV2b) can be replicated in the spermatids of mice and whether semen from PCV2b-infected male mice can induce reproductive failure in female mice, 10 male Kunming mice were intraperitoneally inoculated with PCV2b, and 10 female Kunming mice were artificial inseminated with semen from the PCV2b-inoculated male mice. Semen from inoculated male mice and newborn mice or dead fetuses from inseminated female mice were tested for PCV2b by polymerase chain reaction, transmission electron microscopy, and immunofluorescent histochemistry. The results showed that PCV2b was capable of being replicated in spermatids in Kunming mice and …

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Fungal Peritonitis In Dog Caused By Candida Albicans - A Case Report And Literature Overview, Kamila Glinska, Marcin Jankowski, Krzysztof Kubiak, Jolanta Spuzak, Maciej Grzegory, Stanislaw Dzimira Jan 2013

Fungal Peritonitis In Dog Caused By Candida Albicans - A Case Report And Literature Overview, Kamila Glinska, Marcin Jankowski, Krzysztof Kubiak, Jolanta Spuzak, Maciej Grzegory, Stanislaw Dzimira

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This clinical case concerns a male dog of Pointer breed, 10 years of age. The clinical examination revealed severe tenderness and a tension in the abdominal walls. The ultrasound examination detected fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The fluid collected from the peritoneal cavity displayed typical features of exudative fluid. In the cytological examination of the fluid, numerous stimulated endothelial cells, lymphocytes, and neutrophils were found. In the microbiological examination of the peritoneal fluid, Candida albicans was cultured. On the basis of the clinical signs, laboratory test results of the peritoneal fluid, and microbiological culture, the diagnosis of fungal peritonitis was …

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Research Progress In China On The Virulence Factors Of Streptococcus Suis Serotype, Xiuwei Yue, Yixuan Hou, Xiuguo Hua, Shujie Wang, Zhibiao Yang, Xuehui Cai Jan 2013

Research Progress In China On The Virulence Factors Of Streptococcus Suis Serotype, Xiuwei Yue, Yixuan Hou, Xiuguo Hua, Shujie Wang, Zhibiao Yang, Xuehui Cai

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Streptococcus suis serotype 2 (S. suis 2) is an important pathogen of zoonoses, which causes meningitis in pigs and represents a high health risk for humans related to porcine industry. Two outbreaks causing severe acute diseases in humans with high morbidity and mortality were reported in China, in 1998 and in 2005, respectively, which were clinically featured with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Some genes (or encoded products) were known as virulence factors, such as capsular polysaccharide, suilysin, muramidase-released protein, and extracellular factor. However, these were not enough to detect many potential cases of S. suis 2. Scientists in China have …

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Polymorphism Of 5’ Regulatory Region Of Caprine Fshr Gene And Its Association With Litter Size In Jining Grey Goat, Xiaohong Guo, Yang Li, Mingxing Chu, Chunjing Feng, Ran Di, Qiuyue Liu, Tao Feng, Guiling Cao, Dongwei Huang, Li Fang, Qianqian Tang, Yuehui Ma, Kui Li Jan 2013

Polymorphism Of 5’ Regulatory Region Of Caprine Fshr Gene And Its Association With Litter Size In Jining Grey Goat, Xiaohong Guo, Yang Li, Mingxing Chu, Chunjing Feng, Ran Di, Qiuyue Liu, Tao Feng, Guiling Cao, Dongwei Huang, Li Fang, Qianqian Tang, Yuehui Ma, Kui Li

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Single nucleotide polymorphisms of the 5' regulatory region of the FSHR gene were detected in 3 goat breeds (Jining Grey, Boer, and Inner Mongolia Cashmere) by the polymerase chain reaction-single-strand conformation polymorphism method, and its effects on litter size in Jining Grey goats were also evaluated. Concerning primer P1, 2 genotypes (AA and BB) were detected in Boer goats, while only the AA genotype was identified in Jining Grey and Inner Mongolia Cashmere goats. Sequencing revealed a T->A transversion at the 26th position and an A->C transversion at the 61st position of the amplified region in genotype BB …

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Phenotypic And Genotypic Characterization Of Antibiotic-Resistant Soil And Manure Bacteria Adjacent To Swine Production Facilities, Meli̇ke Eki̇zoğlu, Satoshi Koike, Ivan Krapac, Mahmut Nedi̇m Sultan, Roderick Mackie Jan 2013

Phenotypic And Genotypic Characterization Of Antibiotic-Resistant Soil And Manure Bacteria Adjacent To Swine Production Facilities, Meli̇ke Eki̇zoğlu, Satoshi Koike, Ivan Krapac, Mahmut Nedi̇m Sultan, Roderick Mackie

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to identify phenotypic and genotypic resistance profiles of bacteria isolated from soil and manure samples obtained from a farm where tetracycline and tylosin were used extensively. Samples were collected from the manure and soil, before and after manure application. All of the 151 bacteria were identified based on BLAST results. Minimum inhibitory concentrations were determined by agar dilution and E-test methods. Class-specific primers were used to amplify 6 erythromycin and 7 tetracycline resistance (Tc^r) genes for 46 tetracycline- and 18 erythromycin-resistant isolates. Tc^r gene sequence identity between different species of isolates was identified to investigate the dissemination …

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Evaluation Of Canine Anti-Leishmania Igg Subclasses And Their Relation With Skin Signs In Naturally Infected Dogs In The Northwest Of Iran, Ali Shabestari Asl, Majid Sharifi, Mehdi Mohebali, Zabihollah Zarei, Zohreh Babaloo, Behnaz Akhoundi Jan 2013

Evaluation Of Canine Anti-Leishmania Igg Subclasses And Their Relation With Skin Signs In Naturally Infected Dogs In The Northwest Of Iran, Ali Shabestari Asl, Majid Sharifi, Mehdi Mohebali, Zabihollah Zarei, Zohreh Babaloo, Behnaz Akhoundi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Canine leishmaniasis (CanL) is a severe, intracellular parasitic zoonosis and is an endemic complaint in Iran. Dogs are considered the reservoir host for Leishmania infantum in the Old World. The aims of this study were to evaluate the relation between anti-Leishmania antibody titers (IgG) and skin symptoms of CanL in naturally affected dogs and to assess the correlation of IgG_1 and IgG_2 subclasses of titers with these symptoms. Anti-Leishmania antibody titers were evaluated in 100 dogs' blood samples with the direct agglutination test (DAT) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) methods. Based on DAT results, 45 samples were positive. Twenty-five of …

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Enhancement Of Immune Response For Newcastle Disease Vaccine Using A Combined Adjuvant Solution Of Astragalus Polysaccharides, Levamisole, And Selenoprotein, Yaogui Sun, Xiaojing Xie, Junping He, Junbing Jiang, Ruiyan Niu, Yuansheng Bai, Hongquan Li Jan 2013

Enhancement Of Immune Response For Newcastle Disease Vaccine Using A Combined Adjuvant Solution Of Astragalus Polysaccharides, Levamisole, And Selenoprotein, Yaogui Sun, Xiaojing Xie, Junping He, Junbing Jiang, Ruiyan Niu, Yuansheng Bai, Hongquan Li

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The Newcastle disease vaccine strain I (ND I vaccine) was reconstituted using a 3-component combined adjuvant solution containing Astragalus polysaccharide (APS), levamisole (LMS), and selenoprotein (Se). A total of 200 Hy-Line brown chickens, 60 days of age, were randomly assigned into 10 groups. The first group was a negative control and was immunized using the phosphate buffered saline-reconstituted vaccine. The other 9 groups were immunized using the vaccine reconstituted with the combined adjuvant solution. The serum and blood samples were collected on days 7, 14, 21, 27, 35, and 42 after the vaccinations and were analyzed for IgG, IL-2, and …

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The Use Of Moringa Oleifera In Poultry Diets, Talha E. Abbas Jan 2013

The Use Of Moringa Oleifera In Poultry Diets, Talha E. Abbas

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Poultry production sectors in developing countries are facing some problems, one of which is an increase in the cost of feed due to high prices of protein and energy sources. In addition, they are also faced with the problem of the development of antibiotic-resistant pathogens due to unwise and excessive use of antibiotics. Researchers are therefore looking for cheap, available, and safe alternative sources of protein and energy. In addition, scientists are also searching for natural antimicrobial ingredients. Some tropical legumes and plants were introduced into poultry diets as protein sources to decrease the cost of the feed. Recent studies …

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The Levels Of Trace Elements And Selected Vitamins In Goats With Chronic Fluorosis, Nuri̇ Altuğ, Sezai̇ Arslan, Nazmi̇ Yüksek, İhsan Keleş, İbrahi̇m Hakki Yörük, Yildiray Başbuğan, İsmai̇l Ayteki̇n Jan 2013

The Levels Of Trace Elements And Selected Vitamins In Goats With Chronic Fluorosis, Nuri̇ Altuğ, Sezai̇ Arslan, Nazmi̇ Yüksek, İhsan Keleş, İbrahi̇m Hakki Yörük, Yildiray Başbuğan, İsmai̇l Ayteki̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of chronic fluorosis on trace elements and vitamin levels in goats. Thirty-three goats exhibiting clinical signs of chronic fluorosis and 10 healthy goats from the same region were used. Animals with chronic fluorosis were divided into 2 groups according to their age as 1-3 years old and 4-6 years old. Blood samples were collected from all goats. Fluoride concentrations were determined with an ionometer. Na, K, and Cl levels were measured with ion-selective equipment and serum mineral substance levels were obtained by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Ca, Mg, and P levels were determined …

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A New Model For Partial Immobilization Of Rat Hind Limb After Achilles Tendon Excision/Reinterposition, Cansin Güngörmüş, Mehmet Alper Çeti̇nkaya, Alper Demi̇rutku Jan 2013

A New Model For Partial Immobilization Of Rat Hind Limb After Achilles Tendon Excision/Reinterposition, Cansin Güngörmüş, Mehmet Alper Çeti̇nkaya, Alper Demi̇rutku

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

There have been several attempts to repair the Achilles tendon by surgery or replacement with graft materials. Because tissue repair is a complex process, tendon healing occurs slowly. In rats, immobilization of the limb is essential during recovery. There are immobilization methods such as plaster or fiber casting. According to prolonged recovery, most of the procedures cause skin ulceration, decrease in weight, restrictions in checking the surgery area, and slipping out of the cast. Our aim was to apply a suture around the defect for immobilization. Tendons of 30 male Wistar rats (250 ± 50 g and aged 8 ± …

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Helical Computed Tomography Application In Rabbit Liver Anatomy: Comparison With Frozen Cross-Sectional Cuts, Kamelia Stamatova Yovcheva, Rosen Dimitrov, Yuliana Toneva, Penka Yonkova, Dimitar Kostov, Anton Rusenov, Krassimira Uzunova, Violeta Yordanova Jan 2013

Helical Computed Tomography Application In Rabbit Liver Anatomy: Comparison With Frozen Cross-Sectional Cuts, Kamelia Stamatova Yovcheva, Rosen Dimitrov, Yuliana Toneva, Penka Yonkova, Dimitar Kostov, Anton Rusenov, Krassimira Uzunova, Violeta Yordanova

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Our focus has been to study and compare the anatomical helical computed tomography (CT) features of the normal rabbit liver with its native cross-sectional anatomy. Helical CT was used for scanning the cranial part of the abdominal cavity. The slice thickness was 5 mm. Frozen transversal anatomic cross-sections with a thickness of 10 mm were obtained from the cranial abdominal part of 4 animals following euthanasia. They were compared with the corresponding helical CT scans. At Th9 (thoracic vertebra), the helical CT images showed in the whole aspect a normal liver. It was a massive, heterogeneous, soft tissue, with normal …

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H-Reflex And M-Wave Studies In The Fore-And Hindlimbs Of Rabbit, Erkut Turan, Cengi̇z Ünsal, Aykut Göktürk Üner Jan 2013

H-Reflex And M-Wave Studies In The Fore-And Hindlimbs Of Rabbit, Erkut Turan, Cengi̇z Ünsal, Aykut Göktürk Üner

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the H-reflex in the forelimb and to compare the forelimb and hindlimb H-reflex results and Hmax/Mmax ratios in rabbit. For this purpose, we used 15 healthy adult female New Zealand albino rabbits. Left limbs of rabbits were used for stimulation and recording procedures using general anesthesia. Electrophysiological tests were performed using Nikolet Viking Quest (USA) 2-channel EMG equipment. The median and the tibial nerves were used to evaluate H-reflex and M-waves. Latencies of the H-reflex were almost the same in both limbs. However, M-wave latencies and amplitudes were significantly different, P-values being …

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Evaluation Of The Ejaculate Quality Of The Red Jungle Fowl, Domestic Chicken, And Bantam Chicken In Malaysia, Abdul Malik, Abd Wahid Haron, Rosnina Yusoff, M Nesa, Muhammad Bukar, Azar Kasim Jan 2013

Evaluation Of The Ejaculate Quality Of The Red Jungle Fowl, Domestic Chicken, And Bantam Chicken In Malaysia, Abdul Malik, Abd Wahid Haron, Rosnina Yusoff, M Nesa, Muhammad Bukar, Azar Kasim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to investigate the semen quality of 3 chicken breeds: the red jungle fowl, domestic chicken, and bantam chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus). A total of 27 cocks, including 9 cocks each of red jungle fowl, domestic chicken, and bantam chicken, were used in this study. Semen was collected once a week by dorso-abdominal massage method. The semen was evaluated for volume, concentration, motility, live/dead ratio, and percentage abnormalities. There were no significant differences in the semen volume and general motility among the 3 breeds. However, the semen concentration was significantly different between the red jungle …

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Presence And Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Of Contagious Mastitis Agents (Staphylococcus Aureus And Streptococcus Agalactiae) Isolated From Milks Of Dairy Cows With Subclinical Mastitis, Serkan İki̇z, Beren Başaran, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Ömer Çeti̇n, Güven Kaşikçi, Naci̇ye Yakut Özgür, Meli̇h Uçmak, Özge Yilmaz, Mehmet Can Gündüz, Ahmet Sabuncu Jan 2013

Presence And Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Of Contagious Mastitis Agents (Staphylococcus Aureus And Streptococcus Agalactiae) Isolated From Milks Of Dairy Cows With Subclinical Mastitis, Serkan İki̇z, Beren Başaran, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Ömer Çeti̇n, Güven Kaşikçi, Naci̇ye Yakut Özgür, Meli̇h Uçmak, Özge Yilmaz, Mehmet Can Gündüz, Ahmet Sabuncu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Mastitis is recognized as one of the most important diseases affecting the dairy industry. The antibiotic susceptibility test is important to achieve accurate treatment in subclinical mastitis. This study was conducted to determine the presence of contagious mastitis agents (Streptococcus agalactiae and Staphylococcus aureus) in 270 bovine milk samples collected from 132 dairy cows with subclinical mastitis in 15 different dairy farms located in the Marmara Region of Turkey. A total of 256 bacterial pathogens were isolated, of which 25 isolates were identified as S. agalactiae and 12 isolates were identified as S. aureus. Antibiotic susceptibilities of the isolates were …

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Effect Of Oxytocin Treatment On The Reproductive Performance Of Sows After Artificial Insemination With Liquid Semen, Kamil Duzinski, Damian Knecht, Pawel Gajewczyk Jan 2013

Effect Of Oxytocin Treatment On The Reproductive Performance Of Sows After Artificial Insemination With Liquid Semen, Kamil Duzinski, Damian Knecht, Pawel Gajewczyk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was designed to evaluate the effect of oxytocin treatment at the time of insemination on fertility and prolificacy of sows during the summer season (July and September). The study included 107 Polish Large White × Polish Landrace sows divided into 3 groups: C, control (without oxytocin); I, experimental (5 IU oxytocin administrated intramuscularly per sow, 2 min before insemination); and II, experimental (5 IU of oxytocin added into a 100-mL seminal dose, at the time of insemination). Semen was collected from 11 boars: 2 Polish Large White, 5 Polish Landrace, and 4 Duroc × Pietrain. The highest farrowing …

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Consumer Preferences And Consumption Situation Of Chicken Meat In Ankara Province, Turkey, Yilmaz Aral, Erol Aydin, Pinar Demi̇r, Ahmet Cumhur Akin, Yavuz Cevger, Çağla Yüksel Kaya Kuyululu, Mehmet Saltuk Arikan Jan 2013

Consumer Preferences And Consumption Situation Of Chicken Meat In Ankara Province, Turkey, Yilmaz Aral, Erol Aydin, Pinar Demi̇r, Ahmet Cumhur Akin, Yavuz Cevger, Çağla Yüksel Kaya Kuyululu, Mehmet Saltuk Arikan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to create a chicken meat consumption profile, including factors that influenced buying habits and consumer preferences. Data were obtained from surveys conducted face-to-face with 450 household heads in the city center of Ankara. In the study, the average size of the household and the total monthly household consumption of chicken meat were determined to be 3.9 persons and 3.31 kg, respectively. The majority of participants claimed that their average chicken meat consumption would increase by 82.0% if their total real household income increased by 100%. Of those surveyed, 32.9% preferred chicken as a first choice …

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Microbiological And Parasitological Quality Of Honey Produced In İstanbul, Emek Dümen, Hayretti̇n Akkaya, Gülay Merve Öz, Funda Hati̇ce Sezgi̇n Jan 2013

Microbiological And Parasitological Quality Of Honey Produced In İstanbul, Emek Dümen, Hayretti̇n Akkaya, Gülay Merve Öz, Funda Hati̇ce Sezgi̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, 500 honey samples (with combs) were collected directly from the hives in various parts of İstanbul. The presence and the interactions of different microbiological and parasitological parameters (coliforms, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Ascosphaera apis, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Paenibacillus larvae, Melissococcus pluton, and Nosema spp.) were investigated. According to the results, 80 samples (16%) tested positive for coliforms, 18 samples (3.6%) for E. coli, 67 samples (13.4%) for S. aureus, 51 samples (10.2%) for A. apis, 22 samples (4.4%) for A. flavus, 32 samples (6.4%) for A. fumigatus, 16 samples (3.2%) for P. larvae, 29 samples (5.8%) …

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Detoxification Of Aflatoxin B_1 By Bacteriocins And Bacteriocinogenic Lactic Acid Bacteria, Çi̇ğdem Sezer, Abamüslüm Güven, Nebahat Bi̇lge Oral, Leyla Vatansever Jan 2013

Detoxification Of Aflatoxin B_1 By Bacteriocins And Bacteriocinogenic Lactic Acid Bacteria, Çi̇ğdem Sezer, Abamüslüm Güven, Nebahat Bi̇lge Oral, Leyla Vatansever

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of lactic acid bacteria and their bacteriocins in detoxifying aflatoxins. Aflatoxin B1 detoxification abilities of lactic acid bacteria both in liquid culture and as concentrated pellets, their bacteriocins, and mixtures of these 3 were evaluated. Mixed cultures of the 2 bacteria were also investigated. Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactococcus lactis were separately able to detoxify aflatoxin B_1 in solutions. Lb. plantarum had a better detoxification rate (46%) than Lc. lactis (27%). After heat treatment, only the groups that contained pellets released the bound toxin back into the solution. Although bacteria and …

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The First Record Of Pseudoscorpions In Honeybee Hives In Turkey, Ahmet Onur Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Oya Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Mark Harvey Jan 2013

The First Record Of Pseudoscorpions In Honeybee Hives In Turkey, Ahmet Onur Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Oya Gi̇ri̇şgi̇n, Mark Harvey

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Three pseudoscorpions identified as Neobisium validum were found in a honeybee hive in Bursa Province of Turkey. They were collected from the bottom of the hive but no relationship between the pseudoscorpions and bees was observed. This case is a first report of pseudoscorpions in a honeybee hive from Turkey.

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