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Ultrasound Features Of The Urogenital Organs Of Healthy Male And Female Palawan Bearcats (Arctictis Binturong Whitei, J.A. Allen, 1910) (Mammalia: Carnivora: Viverridae), Eoin Q. Lajara

Undergraduate Theses

There are currently no published studies regarding the ultrasonographic features of the urogenital organs of the Palawan bearcat, a Vulnerable viverrid endemic to Palawan, Philippines. Ultrasound was done in the right and left flanks, pelvic area, and genital area to view the right and left kidney, urinary bladder, and testes, respectively, of four female and three male rescued adult Palawan bearcats at Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center. Scans with good views were rescaled and the dimension parameters (length, width, thickness, diameter) of the organs were recorded; echogenicities of organ structures were measured also measured. The left and right kidneys …

Condition Factor Of Juvenile Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Caged In Lakes Sampaloc, Calibato, And Mohicap In San Pablo, Laguna, Casey Joelle D. Detalo

Undergraduate Theses

This study was conducted to compare the condition factor of juvenile Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) caged in Lakes Sampaloc, Calibato, Mohicap, and Yambo in San Pablo, Laguna. The condition factor ranged from 1.50+ 0.10 to 1.96 +0.21. All values corresponded to good to excellent condition of fish. The CF from the UPLB Limnological Station and Yambo Lake was found to be significantly lower than those in Sampaloc, Calibato, and Mohicap. This may be attributed to the trophic conditions in Sampaloc, Calibato, and Mohicap. The nutrient levels in the eutrophic Calibato Lake and mesotrophic Sampaloc and Mohicap Lakes (Mendoza et al., …

Effects Of Dietary Supplementation Of Citric Acid And Mannanase On The Growth Performance Of Broilers, Maria Patricia T. Arellano

Undergraduate Theses

The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of citric acid and mannanase feed supplementation on the growth performance of broiler chickens. Three hundred twenty (320) day-old unsexed Cobb broiler chicks from a commercial hatchery plant were used in the study. The chicks were randomly assigned to four treatment groups following a completely randomized design. The following treatment groups were used: T1: Control, T2: 3% Citric Acid supplementation, T3: 80 ppm Beta-Mannanase supplementation, and T4: 3% Citric Acid and 80 ppm Beta-Mannanase supplementation. The production parameters for growth performance that were evaluated are body weight, body weight gain, feed intake, …

Effects Of Orally Administered Colloidal Silver On The Macroscopic And Microscopic Features Of Kidneys In Apparently Healthy Adult Female Mice, Lia Isabella T. Soliman

Undergraduate Theses

This study described the macroscopic and microscopic lesions, and frequency of silver ion deposition in the kidneys of female ICR mice upon oral administration of colloidal silver. Fifty samples were divided into a total of six treatment groups: two control groups (n=5) given 3DH2O (0.07mL), two low dose treatment groups (n=10) given 0.07mL colloidal silver solution, and two high dose treatment groups (n=10) given 0.12mL colloidal silver solution, each with durations of seven or 14 days. No macroscopic lesions were observed. Histopathology revealed glomerulonephritis as the most common microscopic lesion, followed by congestion and fibrosis. Tubular hypertrophy due to compensatory …

Hematologic Profiles Associated With Hemoparasite And Gastrointestinal Parasite Infection In Captive Varanus Spp., Katya B. Milad

Undergraduate Theses

Parasitic infections can lead to serious diseases in captive wildlife making them a serious concern in captive environments. Wildlife serves as major reservoirs of zoonotic agents and parasites are among them. This study was conducted to detect the presence of hemoparasites and gastrointestinal parasites in captive Varanus spp. and to describe their association with hematologic characteristics. Blood and fecal samples of Varanus spp. from the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), Quezon City, Philippines were examined for hemoparasites and gastrointestinal parasites using light microscopy. Blood cell morphology was assessed using light microscopy while complete blood count was measured using light microscopy, Natt …

B-Mode, M-Mode And Doppler Echocardiographic Features In Dairy Water Buffalo Calves, Mary Jovy B. Chavez

Undergraduate Theses

Thirty-two crossbreeds (Philippine Carabao x Bulgarian Murrah) of buffalo calves weighing 18-125 kg, with age range of one day to six- months, were classified according to sex and examined using an ultrasound machine equipped with a multi-frequency scanner at 3rd to 5th ICS, right parasternal long axis view. Cardiac structures were described using B- mode, measurements were obtained using M-mode echocardiography and

blood flow was measured and characterized using pulsed-wave Doppler and color flow Doppler, respectively. The different heart chamber walls and septa appeared as hypoechoic bands while the atria, ventricles and aorta were visualized as anechoic lumen. There were …

Gross Morphometrics Of The Skull And Mandible Of The Philippine Native Horse (Equus Caballus) With Special Reference To The Applied Anatomical Landmark Measurements For Regional Anesthesia Of The Head, Marvin Dave R. Bodegon

Undergraduate Theses

Gross morphometrics of the skull and mandible of the Philippine native horse with special reference to the applied anatomical landmark measurements for regional anesthesia of the head were determined. Twelve (12) fresh heads identified as Philippine native horse were collected from abattoirs. Infraorbital, mental, auriculopalpebral, and inferior alveolar nerves were visualized and measured. A total of 50 and 25 measurements were taken from the skull and mandible, respectively. Measurements were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. Sample measurements of the skull and mandible were profile/skull length (47.35 ± 2.08 cm) and length from the angle (35.18 ± 1.8 cm), respectively, Craniofacial …

The Clinicopathological Study And Associated Causes Of Pleural Effusions In Cats, Hsu Mon Hla

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Pleural effusion is an excessive and abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space resulting from increased hydrostatic pressure, increased permeability of vascular capillary, and often leading to significant mortality. The objectives of this study were to investigate the clinicopathological parameters obtained by cytological and biochemical examination of pleural effusion and evaluate the correlations between the abnormality of these parameters and underlying causes of the pleural effusion in cats. This study was carried out in 127 cats with pleural effusion visiting the Small Animal Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University during the year 2020–2021. Pleural fluid samples were routinely …

Osteogenic Effects Of Osteogenic Growth Peptide On Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells, Steven Dwi Purbantoro

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

With the current global health burden of osteoporosis and periodontitis, an effective treatment is looked for to treat the bone resorption effect. Osteogenic growth peptide (OGP) is a short peptide that is known able to increase osteogenesis. The objective of this study is to investigate thoroughly the osteogenic effect of OGP on human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs). This study found that low-dose OGP can increase the proliferation without cytotoxic effect. Enhanced osteogenic differentiation potential was also found at low concentration of OGP. Several signaling pathways, including bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), Hedgehog, transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), and Wnt, are regulated …

Effects Of Sacubitril/Valsartan On Cardiac Function, Mitochondrial Quality And Autophagy In A Rat Model With Chronic Mitral Regurgitation, Lalida Tantisuwat

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Sacubitril/Valsartan (S/V), an angiotensin receptor blocker-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNi), has demonstrated beneficial outcomes in heart failure (HF) patients. However, the effects of the drug in mitral regurgitation (MR) condition are not thoroughly elucidated. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of S/V compared with valsartan (Val) on cardiac function, mitochondrial quality and autophagy in a rat model with chronic MR. MR was induced in male, Sprague-Dawley, rats (n=24), while the other 6 rats underwent sham surgery. Four weeks post-surgery, the MR rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: MR (n=8), Val (n=7), and S/V (n=8); one rat was …

Detection And Identification Of Tick-Borne Parasites From Goats And Vectors In Thailand, Aung Aung

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Tick-borne parasites (TBPs) in genera Anaplasma, Babesia, and Theileria pose a serious economic threat to small ruminant production. The present study was carried out to examine TBPs from goats and ticks in Thailand using PCR and DNA sequencing. A total of 93 ticks were collected from three provinces and identified as Rhipicephalus microplus. The phylogeny of R. microplus indicated that the tick belongs to the same phylogenic cluster as the previous studies in Thailand. A total of 969 blood samples from goats were collected from six provinces across Thailand. The overall infection rate of Anaplasma and piroplasm in goats were …

The Acute And Chronic Effects Of Electromagnetic Radiation Of Mobile Phone On Cardiac Function And Heart Rate Variability In Healthy Dogs, Dong Nhut Khanh Van

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The study aimed to determine the effects of acute and chronic exposures of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emitted from mobile phone (MP) on cardiac structure and function, as well as autonomic control to the heart in healthy dogs. Seven male beagles were enrolled in this study. The study consisted of two parts: (1) the acute effects of EMR from MP on electrocardiography (ECG), blood pressure (BP), heart rate variability (HRV), and body’s surface temperature; and (2) the chronic effects of EMR from MP on ECG, echocardiography, BP, cardiac biomarkers (i.e., cardiac troponin I–cTnI), HRV, and body’s surface temperature in healthy conscious …

Extending Animal Welfare Science To Include Wild Animals, Walter Veit, Heather Browning

Animal Sentience

Ng’s (2016) target article built on his earlier work advocating a science of welfare biology (Ng 1995). Although there were problems with the models proposed in Ng’s original paper regarding the balance of pleasure and suffering for wild animals, his call for a science of wild animal welfare was a sound one. This does not require a new discipline but just an extension of the existing frameworks and methods of animal welfare science to include wild animals.

The Urinary Proteomic Analysis And The Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms In Dogs With Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis, Sumonwan Chamsuwan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Calcium oxalate (CaOx) urolithiasis is one of the most common stone components which frequently occurs in both humans and dogs. Hypercalciuria is one of the predisposing factors commonly found in both people and dogs with calcium urolithiasis. The genetic factors are also involved with the pathogenesis of stone formation, and the relationship between calcium handling and vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms has been demonstrated to be related to calcium urolithiasis in human populations. Moreover, some urinary proteins may be involved in the process of stone formation. The present study aimed firstly to evaluate the relationship between VDR polymorphism in dog …

A Comprehensive Review On Genetic Diversity And Phylogenetic Relationships Amongnative Turkish Cattle Breeds Based On Microsatellite Markers, Eymen Demi̇r, Taki̇ Karsli, Murat Soner Balcioğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Many local breeds belonging to different livestock species such as cattle are in danger of extinction, since farmers prefer high-yielding breeds as well as intensive selection pressure. This fact leads to conduct suitable breeding and conservation programs in worldwide. Revealing genetic diversity is the first step for applying breeding and conservation programs. In this respect, this is the first comprehensive study aimed to review current genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships among native Turkish cattle breeds based on previous microsatellite marker studies. Compared to other local cattle breeds reared in different regions of the world, native Turkish cattle breeds hold a …

Effect Of Eggshell Temperatures On Hatching Performance, Egg Production, And Bonemorphology Of Laying Hens, Serdar Kamanli, Zi̇şan Servet Yalçin, Ahmet Nuri̇ Taşdemi̇r, Bülent Tarim, Engi̇n Tülek, Hüseyi̇n Aygören, Öğünç Meral, Bi̇rkan Karsli, Tansel Ansal Balci, Mehmet Bozkurt

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study aims to evaluate the effect of lower or higher eggshell temperatures from days 7 to 21 on hatching performance, bone and blood parameters, and egg production along with the age of laying chickens. A total of 3150 eggs obtained from a white egg-type breeder were divided randomly into 3 groups of 1050 eggs. From 7 to 21 days, eggs were incubated at one of three eggshell temperatures: Control (IC) 37.5 °C, low (IL) 36.9 °C, and high (IH) 38.5 °C. At hatch, chicks were weighed, and blood was collected to measure total Ca, inorganic P, and ALP …

The Curative Effects Of Dietary Yeast Beta-1,3/1,6-Glucan On Oxidative Stress And Apoptosis In Laying Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) Exposed To Lead, İsmai̇l Seven, Pinar Tatli Seven, Seda İflazoğlu Mutlu, Gözde Arkali, Nurgül Bi̇rben, Aslihan Sur Arslan, Mesut Aksakal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of supplementation of beta-glucan to the basal diet of laying quails exposed to lead (Pb) toxicity. A total of 112 birds were randomly divided into 4 groups. The first group was fed a corn-soybean based basal diet without any supplementation (control). The second (Pb) and third (beta-glucan) groups were supplemented with 100 mg/kg of Pb (as Pb acetate) and 100 mg/kg of beta-glucan, respectively. The fourth group (Pb + beta-glucan) was fed a basal diet supplemented with 100 mg/kg of Pb and 100 mg/kg of beta-glucan. It was determined that …

Pelvic Limb Thermography In Dogs Submitted To Different Thermotherapy Modalities, Samyla Paiva De Albuquerque, Orimacelio Da Costa Martins, Ariel De Aguiar, Lorena Oliveira Silva, Acácio Duarte Pacheco, Lourdes Marina Bezerra Pessoa, Luís Eduardo Maggi, Soraia Figueiredo De Souza

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Veterinary physiatry is an area in need of further studies and a discipline in which the protocols used in the veterinary clinical routine are often extrapolated from studies in medicine. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different types of thermotherapy and massage, through thermography, in promoting heating or cooling in the pelvic limb of healthy dogs. Five healthy adult dogs (male and female) of different breeds were subjected to 5 treatments: G1: massage without oil; G2: oil massage; G3: heating with a thermal bag at 43 ± 1 °C; G4: cryotherapy with ice pack; and G5: therapeutic ultrasound. …

The Prevalence Of Seven Crucial Honeybee Viruses Using Multiplex Rt-Pcr And Theirphylogenetic Analysis, Abdurrahman Anil Çağirgan, Zafer Yazici

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Honey bee viruses may be of severe adverse effect on bee colonies. Till now, more than twenty honey bee viruses have been identified. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of seven honey bee viruses, namely Israeli acute paralysis virus (IAPV), deformed wing virus (DWV), sacbrood virus (SBV), acute bee paralysis virus (ABPV), black queen cell virus (BQCV), Kashmir bee virus (KBV), and chronic bee paralysis virus (CBPV) using a multiplex reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (mRT-PCR). A total of 111 apiaries were randomly selected and adult bees and larvae samples were obtained from seemingly healthy colonies …

Oviductal Cells Adhesion Test For Bull Semen Quality Assessment And Fertility Prediction Ofendangered Breeds: Proposal Of A Simplified Method, Calogero Stelletta, Koray Teki̇n, Beste Çi̇l, Juri Vencato, Giulia Gollin, Giancarlo Bertoli, Lucillo Cestaro, Stefano Romagnoli, Ali̇ Daşkin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Classical procedures for semen evaluation in breeding soundness examination require time and are costly. The evaluation techniques with CASA are limited due to the lack of standardization among laboratories and data analysis methods. Recent studies have contradictory conclusions on the actual predictive ability of this method alone regarding fertility. Finding a simple and objective test that can give the maximum correlation between in vitro and in vivo results has been the main focus of novel research. In this study, we aimed to develop a repeatable protocol of sperm adhesion test using oviductal explant (AOC) and the results were compared with …

Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: A Retrospective Study Of 32 Cases From 2011 To 2018., Cinthia Peres Camilo, Mauro Jose Lahm Cardoso, Paula Nassar De Marchi, Rafael Fagnani

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Primary hypoadrenocorticism is characterized by insufficient adrenocortical hormonal secretion of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, which causes unspecific signs and laboratory alterations such as hyponatremia and hyperkalemia, resulting in a low relation between these two electrolytes. The aim of this work was to carry out a retrospective study with data obtained from the medical records of 32 dogs with a proven diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism between the years 2011 and 2018. The parameters weight, sex, reproductive condition, breed, and age were analyzed, as well as the results of laboratory tests of dogs with confirmed hypoadrenocorticism. There was no breed or sex predisposition. There …

Effects Of Colemanite, Ulexite, And Etibor-48 On Rumen Development Of Akkaraman Lambs, Betül Zehra Sariçi̇çek, Bi̇rgül Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of addition colemanite, ulexite, and etibor-48 to diet including low Ca and P on the rumen development of Akkaraman lambs. Five treatment groups were consisted of standard Ca and P content (S), low Ca and P content (L), colemanite additive (C), ulexite additive (U), and etibor-48 additive (E) groups. Fifty Akkaraman male lamb weaned at 2.5 months old were used. Lambs were distributed to individual cages with 10 heads in each group; at the end of 90 days, 6 animals from each group were slaughtered and volumetric development of rumen and …

Caprine Mhc Gene Polymorphism And Its Association With Endoparasitic Infestation(Haemonchus Contortus) In Indian Goat Breeds, Thirunavukkarasu Sbalamurugan, Pushpendra Kumar, Kush Shrivastava, Chinmoy Mishra, Om Prakash, Amit Kumar, Anuj Chauhan, Nihar Ranjan Sahoo, Manjit Panigrahi, Bharat Bhushan, Arvind Prasad, Ilayakumar Kaveriyappan, Sharavanan Velusamy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study examined the variability of MHC class II DRB exon 2 gene using restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis of PCR-amplified fragments PCR-(RFLP), and its association with Haemonchus contortus infestation in Salem Black and Tellicherry goat population. Animals were naturally exposed to mixed infestation of endoparasites, predominantly Haemonchus contortus. Pooled fecal coproculture and larval identification showed predominant presence of haemonchus (L3) larva. Fecal egg count (FEC) and packed cell volume (PCV) were used as indicator traits. All the three studied loci, TaqI, BsaI, and BsaHI, were polymorphic having two alleles and three genotypes. The loci showed low to moderate …

The Effect Of Ellagic Acid On Performance, Digestibility, Egg Quality, Cecal Bacterial Flora,Antioxidant Activity, And Some Blood Parameters In Laying Quails Reared At Differenttemperatures, Seda İflazoğlu Mutlu, Talat Güler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effect of ellagic acid on the performance, egg quality, digestibility, cecal microflora, serum malondialdehyde (MDA) level, and biochemical parameters in quails reared under normal conditions and at high environmental temperatures was investigated. The animals (n = 240; 5-weeks old) reared at 2 environmental temperatures [thermoneutral (TN) and heat stress (HS)] and in 4 diet groups containing different ellagic acid doses (0, 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) were randomly assigned to 8 groups according to the 2 × 4 factorial design. Feed intake, egg weight, and egg production were higher (P < 0.001) and feed conversion (P < 0.01) was better in the TN groups compared to the HS groups. Egg (P < 0.01) and shell weights (P < 0.001) were higher in the TN groups compared to the HS groups. The effect of ellagic acid supplementation on shell weight was statistically significant in the TN and HS groups (P < 0.05). The effects of environmental temperature and the supplementation of ellagic acid on digestibility of dry matter (P < 0.05), ether extract (P < 0.01), and crude protein (P < 0.01) were statistically significant in the TN and HS groups. Supplementation of ellagic acid reduced the total coliform bacteria count (P < 0.01) and increased the total lactic acid bacteria count (P < 0.001) in the cecum. Serum MDA levels increased with heat stress (P < 0.001) and decreased with the supplementation of ellagic acid (P < 0.001). The effect of environmental temperature on serum glucose (P < 0.001), cholesterol (P < 0.05), total protein (P < 0.05), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (P < 0.001), sodium (P < 0.05), and magnesium was significant. In conclusion, the supplementation of ellagic acid decreased oxidative stress and total coliform bacteria count and improved the feed conversion and egg quality in quails under heat stress. Moreover, ellagic acid increased the digestibility of nutrients and had a positive effect on lactic acid bacteria. It was observed in this study that these beneficial effects of ellagic acid increased with an increasing dose, and 400 mg/kg was the most effective dose.

Effect Of Lipase And Bile Acids On Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, And Meatquality In Broilers On Energy-Diluted Diets, Muhammad Shoaib, Shaukat Ali Bhatti, Haq Nawaz, Muhammad Saif-Ur-Rehman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of bile acid and lipase alone and in combination form on growth performance and meat quality parameter of broilers reared on low-energy diet. Five hundred and twenty day-old broiler birds were divided into eight treatments with 5 replicates of 13 birds each to evaluate the effects of lipase alone and its combination with bile acids as emulsifier in broilers reared on 75 and 150 kcal/kg reduced-energy diets. Eight diets-PC (positive control), NC1 (negative control 1), NC1L (NC1 + lipase at 0.015%), NC1LB (NC1 + lipase at 0.015% + bile acids …

Ruminal Kinetics Of Carbohydrates, Gas Production And Bromatology Of Sugarcane Silagewith High Levels Of Sodium Benzoate, Celso Heinzen Junior, Odimári Pricila Prado Calixto, Egon Henrique Horst, Leonardo Trolegi, Fernando Luiz Massaro Junior, Ivone Yurika Mizubuti, Mikael Neumann, Valter Harry Bumbieris Junior

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition, ruminal kinetics, gas production and aerobic stability of sugarcane silage added with increasing levels of sodium benzoate up to 1% of the natural matter. After harvesting, the sugarcane was chopped and placed in experimental polyethylene silos for storage for 30 days. An increasing concentration of sodium benzoate in the silage promoted a linear decrease in the crude protein content, varying from 2.79% to 2.51%. The addition of sodium benzoate reduced the fiber concentration of the silage (P = 0.0015) and increased gas production of the fibrous and nonfibrous carbohydrates …

A New Molecular Approach To The Diagnosis Of Small Ruminant Morbillivirus Withevagreen Based Assay, Mustafa Emi̇n Öz, Emrah Torlak, Oğuzhan Avci, Müge Doğan, Ali̇ Tevfi̇k Uncu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present work describes a new method that is anticipated to contribute to the global control and eradication strategies of small ruminant morbillivirus (SRMV), which negatively affects sheep and goat breeding in many countries where outbreaks emerge. Described assay was developed to detect SRMV by targeting the fusion glycoprotein gene. In the study, the EvaGreen based real-time RT-PCR method is compared with real-time RT-PCR based on TaqMan probe, which is recommended as the diagnostic test by World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Detection limit, normalized fluorescence values, and sensitivity of the methods were evaluated in the analysis. The lowest limit …

Carnitine Concentrations In Healthy And Septicaemia Suspected Neonatal Calves And Itsrelation To Passive Immunty, Erhan Gökçe, Mahmut Sözmen, Canan Gülmez, Kadi̇r Bozukluhan, Gürbüz Gökce, Emi̇ne Ataki̇şi̇, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l, Hi̇dayet Meti̇n Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was designed to determine carnitine concentrations in newborn calves with suspected septicaemia, healthy calves, and colostrum samples as well as to detect alterations in blood carnitine concentrations after colostrum intake. Carnitine concentrations were detected in both neonatal calves with suspected septicaemia (n = 195) and healthy calves (n =10) as well as in colostrum/milk samples from their dams (n = 20). The mean carnitine concentration on the 2nd day after colostrum intake (32.61 μmol/L) was significantly higher than that measured before colostrum intake (17.61 μmol/L) (P < 0.05). The striking result was significantly lower mean carnitine concentration detected in calves with suspected septicaemia (17.11 μmol/L), compared to healthy calves (24.92 μmol/L) (P < 0.001). Apart from a sudden increase on day 7, no significant alteration was observed in colostrum/milk carnitine concentrations throughout the postpartum period. The results indicated that colostrum contained carnitine, which passed into the bloodstream of the calf by passive colostral transfer, and that a dramatic reduction in blood carnitine concentrations of calves with suspected septicaemia existed. The results might be of help in dealing with septicaemia suspected neonatal calves through both measurement of blood carnitine and, in response, to supplement such cases with carnitine.

Effects Of Leptin And Thyroglobulin Gene Polymorphisms On Beef Quality In Holsteinbreed Bulls In Turkey, Süleyman Kök, Güldan Vapur

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The relationship between three single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) markers and the beef quality of Turkish Holstein bulls (THB) was investigated. The markers in leptin (LEP) gene (E2JW and E2FB) and thyroglobulin (TG) gene (C422T) were determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) in one hundred THB. Texture, pH, and marbling score (MS) are three of the most dominating determinants of meat quality. In THB, the relationship between 3 SNPs and beef quality characteristics of musculus longissimus dorsi (MLD) was investigated. The mean pH value of the raw beef samples with the TG G422T CC genotype was 5.33 ± 0.30 …

High Level Of Fluctuating Asymmetry In The Byzantine Dogs From The Theodosius Harbor,Istanbul, Turkey, Abu B. Siddiq, Pere M Pares Casanova, Öğül Emre Öncü, Hakan Kar, Vedat Onar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Asymmetry, the abnormality of an organism or a part of it from its perfect symmetry, is represented by three different categories: fluctuating asymmetry, directional asymmetry, and antisymmetry. Fluctuating asymmetry attributes to random developmental variation of a morphological character, whereas directional asymmetry attributes one of the body sides to be more prominent than the other. Antisymmetry appears whenever one body side of a biological body shows greater morphological appearance than the other. Since more environmental stress often produces greater effect of fluctuating asymmetry, it can be a good indicator of physiological stress in the morphological characteristic of a biological being. Applying, …