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Generation Of Tail Bearing Sperm-Like Cells From In Vitro Spermatogenesis Of Farming Goat Testis, Rakesh Bhaskar, Bijaylaxmi Sahoo, Sung Soo Han, Mukesh Kumar Gupta
Generation Of Tail Bearing Sperm-Like Cells From In Vitro Spermatogenesis Of Farming Goat Testis, Rakesh Bhaskar, Bijaylaxmi Sahoo, Sung Soo Han, Mukesh Kumar Gupta
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
In vitro spermatogenesis offers a therapeutic modality for the treatment of male infertility associated with pre-or post-meiotic barriers to the spermatogenesis process. The present study reports the production of tail-bearing sperm-like cells from in vitro spermatogenesis of farming goat testis in an air-liquid inter-phase culture. The testicular fragments (1-2 mm3) were placed on agarose scaffolds at air-liquid interphase and cultured in vitro for 60 days. Proliferating germ cell colonies were visible after 45-55 days of culture. Differentiation of cells to spermatogonia and spermatocytes was observed from the 40th day onwards. Tail bearing sperm-like elongated cells, with apical acrosome, were detected …
Ovarian Stimulation With A Low Dose Of Follicle Stimulating Hormone Improved Recovery Rates And Developmental Competence Of Goat Oocytes, Pintira Thiangthientham, Nitira Anakkul, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Wirakan Kallayanathum, Sawita Santiviparat, Mongkol Techakumphu, Theerawat Tharasanit
Ovarian Stimulation With A Low Dose Of Follicle Stimulating Hormone Improved Recovery Rates And Developmental Competence Of Goat Oocytes, Pintira Thiangthientham, Nitira Anakkul, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Wirakan Kallayanathum, Sawita Santiviparat, Mongkol Techakumphu, Theerawat Tharasanit
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The aim of this study was to optimise the ovarian responses using different FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) treatments in goats. Group 1 (control), the ovaries were stimulated with a total dose of 200 mg FSH per doe. The FSH injections were performed at 12-h intervals starting on day 9 after progesterone implantation. The FSH doses were decreased to 160 mg/doe and 130 mg/doe for Groups 2 and 3, respectively. The numbers of small, medium and large follicles were determined by real-time B mode ultrasonography. Ovum pick-up (OPU) was performed by laparoscopy under general anesthesia at 96, 42 and 36 h …
Molecular Detection And Isolation Of Mycoplasma Conjunctivae From Goats With Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis In Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Youwen Yang, Yanmin Li, Xiaofang Dao, Lei Fei, Falong Yang
Molecular Detection And Isolation Of Mycoplasma Conjunctivae From Goats With Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis In Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Youwen Yang, Yanmin Li, Xiaofang Dao, Lei Fei, Falong Yang
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Infectious keratoconjunctivitis (IKC) is a common contagious ocular disease in ruminants worldwide characterized with keratitis and conjunctivitis and, in severe cases, blindness. Recently two outbreaks of infectious keratoconjunctivitis (IKC) occurred in goats in Sichuan Province, China. To identify the causative agent responsible for these outbreaks, ocular swabs were then taken from 40 goats with IKC and 22 goats without IKC for isolation and molecular detection of mycoplasma. Mycoplasma conjunctivae-specific nested-PCR was 85.0% positive among samples from goats with IKC and 40.9% positive from goats without IKC. Nine PCR products were sequenced and showed that there was 99.6-100% sequence homology among …
Low Colostrum Immunoglobulin G Concentration In Saanen Dams With Seropositive To Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus Infection Without Affecting Kid Growth Rate, Chollada Buranakarl, Sumpun Thammacharoen, Kazuo Katoh
Low Colostrum Immunoglobulin G Concentration In Saanen Dams With Seropositive To Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus Infection Without Affecting Kid Growth Rate, Chollada Buranakarl, Sumpun Thammacharoen, Kazuo Katoh
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE) is one of the most pervasive diseases and causes economic damages both to health and milk production. Data on colostral quality and kids’ growth rate of CAE-seropositive CAE dams is limited. The aims of the present study were, 1) to investigate the general components including insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), immunoglobulin G (IgG) and Vitamin A (Vit A) in colostrum and 2) to determine the effect of the separation of kids born from CAE-seropositive mothers and fed heat-processed colostrum and milk on the growth rate of the kids of Saanen goats. The colostrum of dams with …
The Effect Of Dystocia On Oxidative Stress, Colostral Antibody/Passive Immune Status, Andblood Gases In Damascus Goats And Their Kids, Tuğra Akkuş, Ömer Korkmaz, Bi̇rten Emre, Abuzer Kafar Zonturlu, Peli̇n Fatoş Polat Di̇nçer, Ömer Yaprakci
The Effect Of Dystocia On Oxidative Stress, Colostral Antibody/Passive Immune Status, Andblood Gases In Damascus Goats And Their Kids, Tuğra Akkuş, Ömer Korkmaz, Bi̇rten Emre, Abuzer Kafar Zonturlu, Peli̇n Fatoş Polat Di̇nçer, Ömer Yaprakci
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of dystocia on oxidative stress, venous blood gases, and colostrum and serum immunoglobulins G (IgG) in Damascus goats and their kids, respectively. The study sample comprised a total of 40 Damascus goats with of their own 40 kids separated into 2 groups according to the type of birth. Group 1 consisted of goats with eutocia (n = 20) and their kids (n = 20), and Group 2 consisted of goats with dystocia (n = 20) and their kids (n = 20). Blood samples were taken from the goats and their kids …
Relationships Between Famacha Scores And Some Blood Values In Sheep And Goats, Özcan Şahi̇n, İbrahi̇m Ayteki̇n, Sai̇m Boztepe, İsmai̇l Keski̇n, Ali̇ Karabacak, Yasi̇n Altay, Mervan Bayraktar
Relationships Between Famacha Scores And Some Blood Values In Sheep And Goats, Özcan Şahi̇n, İbrahi̇m Ayteki̇n, Sai̇m Boztepe, İsmai̇l Keski̇n, Ali̇ Karabacak, Yasi̇n Altay, Mervan Bayraktar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, Akkaraman sheep and Hair goats raised extensively on the same farm were scored with the FAMACHA card. Score 1 was not present in both sheep and goats, whereas scores 5 and 2 were not detected in sheep and goats, respectively. While the number of animals with scores of 2, 3, and 4 was 9, 46, and 55 in sheep, the number of animals with 3, 4, and 5 scores in goats was 6, 55, and 41, respectively. In the study, the differences in the amount of RBC, Hct, and Hb in goats according to these score groups …
Some Anatomical Studies On The Kidney Of Goat (Capra Hircus) With Special Reference To Angioarchitecture, Ultrasonography And Doppler, Amr Elkarmoty, Samer Daghash, Elshymaa Abdelnaby
Some Anatomical Studies On The Kidney Of Goat (Capra Hircus) With Special Reference To Angioarchitecture, Ultrasonography And Doppler, Amr Elkarmoty, Samer Daghash, Elshymaa Abdelnaby
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The present work was carried out on twenty-five goats to study the anatomy and sonar as well as Doppler vascular perfusion of kidney in the goat. The ultrasonographic scanning of goat's kidney appeared its cortex oriented as a homogenous hypoechoic area while the medullary pyramids are presented as hypoechoic-anechoic areas deeper than the cortex. The arterial supply of the kidneys of the goat was supplied by the right and the left renal arteries. The renal artery gives accessory renal artery then passing for dividing into the dorsal and the ventral renal branches. Both branches detache the caudal dorsal, caudal dorsal …
The Use Of Human Suprapubic Bladder Catheter To Manage Obstructive Urolithiasis In A Saanen Buck, Nurul Hayah Khairuddin, Mark Wen Han Hiew, Syahirah Ahmad Affandi, Azim Salahudin Muhamad, Nur Asyikin Haron, Rozanaliza Radzi, Chen Hui Cheng, Ganesh Vythilingam
The Use Of Human Suprapubic Bladder Catheter To Manage Obstructive Urolithiasis In A Saanen Buck, Nurul Hayah Khairuddin, Mark Wen Han Hiew, Syahirah Ahmad Affandi, Azim Salahudin Muhamad, Nur Asyikin Haron, Rozanaliza Radzi, Chen Hui Cheng, Ganesh Vythilingam
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
A three-year-old Saanen buck presented with a complaint of stranguria for 24 hours. A physical examination revealed that the perineal urethra was turgid, swollen, and tender, and the urinary bladder was distended. The goat was diagnosed with obstructive urolithiasis. A percutaneous tube cystotomy technique was performed to relieve progressive urinary bladder distension. Using a human suprapubic urinary bladder catheter system, the technique was performed twice due to the recurrence of the blocked urethra. Following drainage of the urine, all vital parameters returned to normal. After surgical cystotomy, an intraoperative observation revealed the urinary bladder was filled with white sandy urolith, …
Effect Of Buck Existence On Some Reproductive Hormone Levels During Premating Inakkeçi Goats, Ali̇ Şenok, Erkan Pehli̇van, Fati̇n Cedden
Effect Of Buck Existence On Some Reproductive Hormone Levels During Premating Inakkeçi Goats, Ali̇ Şenok, Erkan Pehli̇van, Fati̇n Cedden
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, the effect of buck presence on serum progesterone, estrogen and FSH levels during the premating in 20 female Akkeçi goats was investigated. The goats were assigned to two groups as follows: control group (n = 10) and treatment group (n = 10). At the beginning of study, first blood samples (day 0) were taken from each goat kept isolated away from bucks at mating season. At day 13, female goats in treatment group were placed in a pen next to, that of bucks in order to provide buck effect. Second blood samples were taken from each does …
Identification Of Novel Genetic Variants For Kap1.1, Kap1.3 And K33 Genes In Some Of Indigenous Goat Breeds Of Turkey, Razi̇ye Işik, Ayla Fi̇dan, Mehmet İhsan Soysal, Emel Özkan Ünal
Identification Of Novel Genetic Variants For Kap1.1, Kap1.3 And K33 Genes In Some Of Indigenous Goat Breeds Of Turkey, Razi̇ye Işik, Ayla Fi̇dan, Mehmet İhsan Soysal, Emel Özkan Ünal
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The animal fibres such as mohair, cashmere and cashgora have a complex structure and affected by genetic variation of keratin associated protein genes as KAP 1.1 (Keratin Associated Protein 1.1, formerly known as B2A), KAP1.3 (Keratin Associated Protein 1.3, formerly known as B2C) and K33 (Keratin Intermediate Filaments Type I, formerly known as KRT1.2). Keratin-associated proteins play a significant role in identifying structural and mechanical properties of the hair and wool fibres. This study was conducted to detect genetic variation at the KAP1.1, KAP1.3 and K33 genes in indigenous Turkish goat populations using DNA sequencing method. The DNA of 100 …
A Research On Babesia And Theileria Species In Sheep And Goats Of Kırıkkale Provincethrough Molecular Methods, Sami̇ Gökpinar, Aycan Nuri̇ye Gazyağci, Meral Aydeni̇zöz, Ufuk Kaya
A Research On Babesia And Theileria Species In Sheep And Goats Of Kırıkkale Provincethrough Molecular Methods, Sami̇ Gökpinar, Aycan Nuri̇ye Gazyağci, Meral Aydeni̇zöz, Ufuk Kaya
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the present study was to determine presence and prevalence of Babesia and Theileria species in the sheep and goats of stock farming in the province of Kırıkkale, which is in Central Anatolia Region of Turkey through microscopic examination and RLB method. Venous blood samples of 3 mL were collected from vena jugularis of 300 sheep and 100 goats into tubes containing EDTA. Blood smears were prepared from samples; and stained by Giemsa and examined for Theileria and Babesia under a light microscope. Genomic DNAs were extracted from blood samples with EDTA through suitable methods; a region with …
Determination Of Mucopolysaccharidosis Iiid In Some Goat Breeds, Yasemi̇n Gedi̇k, Orhan Kavuncu
Determination Of Mucopolysaccharidosis Iiid In Some Goat Breeds, Yasemi̇n Gedi̇k, Orhan Kavuncu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Mucopolysaccharidosis IIID (MPS IIID) or Sanfilippo D syndrome is an inherited lysosomal storage disease and caused by a deficiency of the N-acetylglucosamine-6-sulfatase activity, which involves in the catabolism of heparan sulfate. In addition to humans, canine, feline and murine, goats have been reported as possessing this lysosomal storage disease. The molecular defect in the MPS IIID goat has been previously identified. It has been observed that a molecular base for this defect is a nonsense mutation at nucleotide 322 (C→T) results in the change of the arginine codon to a stop codon. This mutation is not only to be related …
Identification Of Allelic Variants, Differential Expression, And In Silico Analysis Of Caprineserum Lysozyme Gene, Narendra Kumar Nagpal, Pushpendra Kumar, Chinmoy Mishra, Tushar Jyotiranjan, Tarun Kumar Bhattacharya, Bharat Bhushan, Arjava Sharma
Identification Of Allelic Variants, Differential Expression, And In Silico Analysis Of Caprineserum Lysozyme Gene, Narendra Kumar Nagpal, Pushpendra Kumar, Chinmoy Mishra, Tushar Jyotiranjan, Tarun Kumar Bhattacharya, Bharat Bhushan, Arjava Sharma
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Serum lysozyme gene empowers the immune system due to its bacteriolytic property targeting peptidoglycan layer of cell wall. Polymorphs of serum lysozyme gene are reported to be significantly associated with disease resistance traits. Two different gene fragments viz. fragment I (275 bp) and fragment II (230 bp) of serum lysozyme gene were amplified and screened by polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP) technique to identify genetic variation in two different goat breeds (Barbari and Marwari) of India. The serum lysozyme activity of different genotypes and mRNA expression across the breed was also estimated. In fragment I, four genotypes (AA, …
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
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 …
Growth, Fattening Performance, And Carcass Characteristics Of Saanen, Turkish Hair ×Saanen, And Honamlı × Saanen Crossbred Kids, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Özkan Elmaz, Mehmet Sari, Hakan Üstüner, Şükran Kuleaşan, Mustafa Saatci
Growth, Fattening Performance, And Carcass Characteristics Of Saanen, Turkish Hair ×Saanen, And Honamlı × Saanen Crossbred Kids, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Özkan Elmaz, Mehmet Sari, Hakan Üstüner, Şükran Kuleaşan, Mustafa Saatci
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The study was carried out to investigate the possibilities of obtaining slaughtered kids using indigenous breeds in Saanen flocks, which does not require breeding. The birth weights were 3.22 kg, 3.05 kg, and 3.18 kg for the Saanen, Turkish Hair × Saanen (F$_{1}$), and Honamlı × Saanen (F$_{1}$) crossbred kids, respectively. The mean live weight values of the same genotypes at the end of fattening (146th day) were determined as 25.96 kg, 27.11 kg, and 29.57 kg for the male kids, respectively. The cold carcass weights and dressing percentage (%) of the same genotypes were determined to be 10.95 kg, …
Effect Of Supplementing Additives In Leptin-Enriched Maturation Medium During In Vitro Maturation And Vitrification Of Goat Oocytes, Reema Talukdar, Ranjan Kumar Biswas, Govindasamy Kadirvel, Bharat Chandra Deka, Sudip Sinha, Lukumoni Buragohain, Birina Bora
Effect Of Supplementing Additives In Leptin-Enriched Maturation Medium During In Vitro Maturation And Vitrification Of Goat Oocytes, Reema Talukdar, Ranjan Kumar Biswas, Govindasamy Kadirvel, Bharat Chandra Deka, Sudip Sinha, Lukumoni Buragohain, Birina Bora
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of supplementing epidermal growth factor (EGF), insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I), fetal bovine serum (FBS), and bovine serum albumin (BSA) in different combinations in a maturation medium (MM) comprising TCM-199 + 5 µg/mL 17-ß estradiol + 5 µg/mL ovine-luteinizing hormone (oLH) + 5 µg/mL pure follicle-stimulating hormone (pFSH) + 100 µM/mL cysteamine containing the best concentration of leptin among 10/20/25/30 ng/mL on in vitro maturation (IVM) and subsequent vitrification of matured goat oocytes. The IVM of oocytes was carried out in a CO2 incubator for 27 h at 38.5 °C. The percentage of …
The Effects Of Supplemental Niacin And Methionine On Serum Glucose, Betahydroxybutyric Acid, And Non-Esterified Fatty Acid Levels During Late Gestation And Early Postpartum Period In Damascus Dairy Goat, Mustafa Kemal Saribay, Ayşe Merve Köse, Bülent Özsoy, Umair Ahsan, Ece Koldaş Ürer, Serkan İrfan Köse, Gökhan Doğruer
The Effects Of Supplemental Niacin And Methionine On Serum Glucose, Betahydroxybutyric Acid, And Non-Esterified Fatty Acid Levels During Late Gestation And Early Postpartum Period In Damascus Dairy Goat, Mustafa Kemal Saribay, Ayşe Merve Köse, Bülent Özsoy, Umair Ahsan, Ece Koldaş Ürer, Serkan İrfan Köse, Gökhan Doğruer
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objective of this study was to assess the changes in serum glucose, beta-hydroxybutyric acid (ß-HBA), and nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA) levels in Damascus dairy goats fed niacin (Nia) and methionine (Met) during late gestation and early postpartum period. A total of 75 dairy goats at 105th day of gestation were divided into 3 groups as control (no supplementation), Nia (20 g/kg Nia), and Met (2.5 g/kg Met) groups. The dietary treatments continued until parturition. Dairy goats fed dietary Nia had greater serum glucose levels on day 125 of gestation compared to the other dietary treatments (P < 0.05). On day 135 of pregnancy, serum glucose levels were higher in Met group than control group (P < 0.05). Serum ß-HBA levels decreased on days 135 and 145 in dairy goats fed Nia than those in control group. Dietary Nia and Met lowered serum ß-HBA levels on day 10 postpartum compared to control group (P < 0.05). Serum NEFA levels decreased (P < 0.05) on days 135 and 145 in dairy goats fed Nia supplemented ration than those in control group. Serum NEFA levels d 10 postpartum were different among the groups (P < 0.05). In conclusion, dietary Nia and Met supplementation improved serum glucose levels on day 125 of gestation while decreasing ß-HBA and NEFA levels during late gestation and early postpartum period in Damascus dairy goats under the conditions of present study.
Effects Of The Inclusion Of Detoxified Argan Press Cake In The Diet Of Dairy Goats On Milk Production And Milk Quality, Nazha Lakram, Sana Moutik, Ikram Mercha, El Haj El Maadoudi, Rachid Kabbour, Ahmed Douaik, Abdelmajid Zouahri, Abdelah El Housni, Mariam Naciri
Effects Of The Inclusion Of Detoxified Argan Press Cake In The Diet Of Dairy Goats On Milk Production And Milk Quality, Nazha Lakram, Sana Moutik, Ikram Mercha, El Haj El Maadoudi, Rachid Kabbour, Ahmed Douaik, Abdelmajid Zouahri, Abdelah El Housni, Mariam Naciri
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to assess the effect of the incorporation of detoxified argan press cake on milk yield, physicochemical composition, and microbial quality of raw Alpine goat milk produced in the Meskala-Essaouira region of southwestern Morocco. The detoxification method, adopted for the removal of saponin present in the argan press cake, succeeded in reducing these antinutrients from 4.56 to 0.4 mg/g, allowing it to be used as livestock feed. The average of milk production increased by 24% for the detoxified argan press cake (DAPC) group compared to the argan press cake and local diet groups. The diets and …
Small Dosages Of Alpha1 Adrenoceptor Antagonist On Goat Semen Quality And Seminal Fluid Volume, Sakdichod Kimsakulvech, Sookruetai Boonmasawai, Dulyatud Gronsang, Chowalit Nakthong, Yupaporn Lanamtiang
Small Dosages Of Alpha1 Adrenoceptor Antagonist On Goat Semen Quality And Seminal Fluid Volume, Sakdichod Kimsakulvech, Sookruetai Boonmasawai, Dulyatud Gronsang, Chowalit Nakthong, Yupaporn Lanamtiang
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The frozen goat semen process must wash seminal fluid from goat semen. A small dosage of alpha1 adrenoceptor antagonist or tamsulosin may reduce seminal fluid in goat. A latin square 4x4 was applied to twelve male goats to receive either normal saline (NSS), tamsulosin 3, 6 and 9 µg/kg intramuscular injection at one-week intervals. Semen collection by artificial vagina and libido scoring was performed within one-hour post injection. Semen quality and seminal fluid were evaluated after semen collection The results showed that none of the libido scores in the groups was different. Anejaculations occurred in 1 (8.3%), 3 (25%) and …
Correlation Of Blood Triiodothyronine (T3) Level With Some Production Traits In Male Goat Kids, Khalid Abdoun, Emad Samara, Aly Okab, Mohamed Al-Badwi, Mohamed El-Zarei, Ali Al-Seaf, Ahmed Al-Haidary
Correlation Of Blood Triiodothyronine (T3) Level With Some Production Traits In Male Goat Kids, Khalid Abdoun, Emad Samara, Aly Okab, Mohamed Al-Badwi, Mohamed El-Zarei, Ali Al-Seaf, Ahmed Al-Haidary
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Thyroid hormones are known for their stimulation of feed efficiency and growth performance in different farm animals. More interestingly, the level of thyroid hormones is influenced by selection for growth in some animal species. Therefore, it was the aim of the current study to investigate whether a correlation exists between the blood triiodothyronine (T 3 ) level and some production traits (daily feed intake, average daily gain, and feed conversion ratio). To test this hypothesis, six male goat kids (21.9 ± 2.4 kg; 5 months old) belonging to Aardi, Damascus, and their cross breed (two kids from each genotype) were …
Gene Expression Levels In Some Candidate Genes For Mastitis Resistance, Milk Yield, And Milk Quality Of Goats Reared Under Different Feeding Systems, Akin Yakan, Hüseyi̇n Özkan, Aysel Eraslan Şakar, Necmetti̇n Ünal, Ceyhan Özbeyaz
Gene Expression Levels In Some Candidate Genes For Mastitis Resistance, Milk Yield, And Milk Quality Of Goats Reared Under Different Feeding Systems, Akin Yakan, Hüseyi̇n Özkan, Aysel Eraslan Şakar, Necmetti̇n Ünal, Ceyhan Özbeyaz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study aimed to identify the expression levels of some candidate genes for mastitis resistance (LTF and BRCA1), milk yield (POU1F1 and IGF-1), and milk quality (PPARγ and CSN2) in different feeding systems (pen- and pasture-based) used for Damascus goats. Milk samples were taken from all goats in both pen and pasture groups at 4 times, at the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th months of the study. It was found that, compared to the pen group, the LTF and CSN2 genes in the pasture group had significant levels of upregulation in the 7th month of lactation (3.538- and 5.436-fold, respectively), …
Cocultivation Of Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus-Infected Macrophages With Primarygoat Synovial Cells, Supachart Panneum, Wilairat Chumsing, Theera Rukkwamsuk
Cocultivation Of Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus-Infected Macrophages With Primarygoat Synovial Cells, Supachart Panneum, Wilairat Chumsing, Theera Rukkwamsuk
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Primary goat synovial cells were developed to be cocultivated with caprine arthritis encephalitis virus (CAEV)-infected monocytes. Two CAEV-seropositive goats and one CAEV-seronegative goat were confirmed for viral particles in the blood using the PCR method. Thereafter, heparinized blood samples from the three goats were collected and isolated for monocytes, which were further cultivated to differentiate into macrophages. Cultivated macrophages of 7-10 days old were cocultivated with the primary goat synovial cells for 7 days. Microscopic examination was performed every 2 days for multinucleated syncytial formation, and immunofluorescence assay was applied using monoclonal antibody against CAEV on day 7 to detect …
Electroencephalographic Electrode Montage In Goats: Topographical, Radiological, Andphysiological Assessment, Arun Kumar Madan, Sunil Kumar Rastogi, Arup Kumar Das, Jayant Pandurang Korde, Ishwar Singh, Girijesh Kumar Singh
Electroencephalographic Electrode Montage In Goats: Topographical, Radiological, Andphysiological Assessment, Arun Kumar Madan, Sunil Kumar Rastogi, Arup Kumar Das, Jayant Pandurang Korde, Ishwar Singh, Girijesh Kumar Singh
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The paucity of information on assortment of EEG leads in goats has hampered analysis of brain regional activity during different physiological, pathological, and ethological conditions in this species. Hence, the present study was designed to develop a montage with suitable combinations of EEG electrode arrays in goats. Ten specimens of freshly slaughtered goat heads (crossbreed of Jamunapari) were procured and preserved at -20 °C. Frozen samples were sliced sagittally and transversely to corroborate the link between intended topographic landmarks for EEG leads over the scalp and underlying provinces of the brain. Based on these observations, nine sites for EEG electrode …
Mycoplasma Arginini: High Frequency Involvement In Goat Pneumonia, Rekha Valsala, Rajneesh Rana, Arun Thachappully Remesh, Vijendra Pal Singh
Mycoplasma Arginini: High Frequency Involvement In Goat Pneumonia, Rekha Valsala, Rajneesh Rana, Arun Thachappully Remesh, Vijendra Pal Singh
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Mycoplasmas are an important class of bacteria associated with caprine pneumonia. Some of the main species involved are M. mycoides subsp. capri, M. capricolum subsp. capricolum, and M. capricolum subsp. capripneumoniae. In addition, there are frequent reports of M. arginini involvement. In the present study an attempt was made to see the association of various mollicutes in caprine pneumonia. In total 244 pneumonic goat lung samples collected over a 10-year period (2003-2012) were screened for the isolation and identification of associated mollicutes. The identification was done on the basis of biochemical tests, growth inhibition test, PCR, and sequencing. The most …
Comparative Investigation Of Some Behavior Traits Of Honamlı,Hair, And Saanen Goats In A Mediterranean Maquis Area, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Özkan Elmaz, Mustafa Saatci
Comparative Investigation Of Some Behavior Traits Of Honamlı,Hair, And Saanen Goats In A Mediterranean Maquis Area, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Özkan Elmaz, Mustafa Saatci
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The study was conducted to investigate comparatively some behavior traits (grazing, resting, bipedal stance, agonistic behavior, rumination, and browsing) of Honamlı, Hair, and Saanen goat breeds in the morning and afternoon periods between April and September in maquis shrublands. A total of 30 two-year-old goats including 10 from each goat breed were used. While grazing behavior of Saanen goats was observed mostly in April and May as 75.45%-71.65% and 73.16%-78.25% for morning and afternoon in these months, respectively, these values were respectively 62.52%-64.23% and 59.94%-67.67% for Hair goats and 60.12%-62.94% and 46.42%-54.78% for Honamlı goats. It was observed that Hair …
The Goat Semen Quality After Being Frozen Using Albumin And Cholesterol Substituted For Egg Yolk In Semen Extender, Terdchai Kaewkesa, Anucha Sathanawongs, Apichart Oranratnachai, Jureerat Sumretprasong
The Goat Semen Quality After Being Frozen Using Albumin And Cholesterol Substituted For Egg Yolk In Semen Extender, Terdchai Kaewkesa, Anucha Sathanawongs, Apichart Oranratnachai, Jureerat Sumretprasong
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of albumin and cholesterol substituted for egg yolk in goat semen extender after frozen-thawed on semen quality and pregnancy rate. The semen was collected from three bucks by using artificial vagina. The semen was divided into 5 groups; in group 1, seminal plasma was removed and 20% egg yolk extender was added (standard), in group 2, 2% egg yolk extender was added into whole semen (control), in group 3, 4 mg/mL albumin extender was added into whole semen, in group 4, 5 mg/mL cholesterol extender was added into whole semen, …
Comparison Of Pcr Tests For The Detection Of Mycoplasma Agalactiae In Sheep And Goats, Hüban Göçmen, Ruben Sebastian Rosales, Roger David Ayling, Mi̇hri̇ban Ülgen
Comparison Of Pcr Tests For The Detection Of Mycoplasma Agalactiae In Sheep And Goats, Hüban Göçmen, Ruben Sebastian Rosales, Roger David Ayling, Mi̇hri̇ban Ülgen
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to compare PCR tests for the detection of Mycoplasma agalactiae in sheep and goats. Samples obtained from sheep and goats in Turkey were tested to determine the presence of M. agalactiae. Mycoplasma culture and two direct PCR methods based on the uvrC gene and polC gene were compared with PCR of the 16S rRNA gene followed by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR/DGGE) on DNA extracted from clinical samples (following culture enrichment). A total of 234 samples were examined: 9.4% and 13.2% were positive for M. agalactiae based on the uvrC gene and polC gene …
In Vitro Culture Of In Vivo Saanen Goat Embryos By Vitrification, Ayşe Merve Köse, Tevfi̇k Tekeli̇
In Vitro Culture Of In Vivo Saanen Goat Embryos By Vitrification, Ayşe Merve Köse, Tevfi̇k Tekeli̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of this study was to investigate the survival rate of high-quality embryos (n: 101) derived in vivo from Saanen goats (n: 15) in culture following their vitrified freezing and thawing during the breeding season. The in vitro postthaw survival rates of 101 vitrified embryos at 24, 48, and 72 h were 59.4%, 33.6%, and 25.7%, respectively. According to the developmental stage of the embryos, the survival rates were 51.3%, 20.5%, and 15.4% in the morula, and 64.5%, 41.9%, and 32.3% in the blastocyst, respectively. The survival rates of the blastocysts and morulae at 48 and 72 h were …
Melatonin Receptor 1a Gene Rsai And Inhibin Alpha Subunit Gene Haeii Polymorphisms In Honamli And Hair Goat Breeds Reared In Western Mediterranean Region Of Turkey, Özgecan Korkmaz Ağaoğlu, Mustafa Saatci, Bi̇lal Akyüz, Özkan Elmaz, Mehmet Çolak, Burcu Menekşe Balkan, Emel Zeytünlü
Melatonin Receptor 1a Gene Rsai And Inhibin Alpha Subunit Gene Haeii Polymorphisms In Honamli And Hair Goat Breeds Reared In Western Mediterranean Region Of Turkey, Özgecan Korkmaz Ağaoğlu, Mustafa Saatci, Bi̇lal Akyüz, Özkan Elmaz, Mehmet Çolak, Burcu Menekşe Balkan, Emel Zeytünlü
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The melatonin receptor 1A (MTNR1A) and inhibin alpha subunit (INHA) genes play a significant role in the reproductive characteristics of animals. Blood samples were collected from 371 goats (Honamli and Hair) reared in Antalya and Burdur. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products were digested by RsaI for the MTNR1A gene and HaeII for the INHA gene. Two alleles (A and G) and three genotypes (AA, AG, and GG) were observed for the INHA gene, while two alleles (R and r) and two genotypes (RR and Rr) were observed for the MTNR1A gene. The highest allelic frequency value for G (91.8%) …
Impact Of B. Melitensis Rev-1 Vaccination On Brucellosis Prevalence, Adosinda Maria Coelho, Maria De Lurdes Pinto, Juan Garcia Diez, Ana Claudia Coelho
Impact Of B. Melitensis Rev-1 Vaccination On Brucellosis Prevalence, Adosinda Maria Coelho, Maria De Lurdes Pinto, Juan Garcia Diez, Ana Claudia Coelho
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, in the northeastern region of Portugal, previously exhibited the highest brucellosis prevalence in the entire small ruminant population of Portugal. Consequently, a vaccination program of the whole population with Brucella melitensis Rev-1 was carried out from 2001 to 2004, and further compulsory Rev-1 vaccination of 3- to 6-month-old lambs and kids was carried out between 2005 and 2007. The prevalence of brucellosis decreased by 71.42% in 2004, with a 2-fold decrease occurring from 2005 to 2007. The reduction of brucellosis prevalence was statistically significant (P < 0.001) according to flock size. By species, brucellosis prevalence decreased 14.5-fold in sheep and 5.5-fold in goats in 2004. Regarding flock constitution, it decreased by 77% for pure flocks and 73% in mixed flocks in 2004. Regarding the animals involved in production, brucellosis prevalence decreased during the 7-year period. It was concluded that Rev-1 vaccination of the whole population was effective in decreasing brucellosis prevalence. These results contribute to the scarce information available regarding the effect of Rev-1 vaccination on different characteristics of flocks. They may be used to improve the efficiency of brucellosis eradication programs within livestock management.