Structural And Functional Changes In Corpus Luteum Of Single- And/Or Double-Ovulatedpregnant And Nonpregnant Ewes During The Spring And Autumn Seasons, Javad Habibizad, Hamed Karami, Mustafa Dolatabadi, Gaffari̇ Türk
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of ovulation numbers on the progesterone and luteal volume in nonpregnant and pregnant Lori-Bakhtiari ewes. In the spring season 48 reproductive tracts of nonpregnant ewes (treatments included single ovulation, unilateral double ovulations, and bilateral double ovulations) and in the autumn season 144 reproductive tracts of nonpregnant and pregnant ewes (single ovulation, unilateral double ovulations, bilateral double ovulations, single ovulation with 1 foetus, single ovulation with 2 foetuses, unilateral double ovulations with 1 foetus, unilateral double ovulations with 2 foetuses, bilateral double ovulations with 1 foetus, bilateral double ovulations with 2 foetuses) were …
The Determination Of Meat Species By Pcr-Rflp Method Using Mitochondrial Nd4 Genein Pastırma, A Traditional Dry Cured Meat Product, Serhat Al, Harun Hizlisoy, Nurhan Ertaş Onmaz, Fulden Karadal, Candan Güngör, Yeli̇z Yildirim, Zafer Gönülalan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Pastırma is a high value, traditional, dry cured, and edible coated meat product. For economic and sociocultural reasons, it is important to know which meat species are used in pastırma. The present study aims to carry out the determination of the meat species in pastırma. A total of 144 pastırma samples were collected from different stores. After genomic DNA isolation, the total DNAs obtained were subjected to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using specially designed novel primers amplifying the mitochondrial ND4 (MTND4) gene region, specific for cattle (Bos taurus), water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), horse (Equus caballus), and donkey (Equus asinus) species. …
Genotyping Results Of Salmonella Infantis As A Food Poisoning Agent In Turkey Between2013 And 2017,
2020
TÜBİTAK
Genotyping Results Of Salmonella Infantis As A Food Poisoning Agent In Turkey Between2013 And 2017, Si̇bel Kizil
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study is to define the genotyping relationship between 31 Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Infantis (S. Infantis) strains, which were the most isolated and identified causes of food poisoning between 2013 and 2017 in Turkey. These isolated strains were studied with the DiversiLab System (repetitive sequence-based PCR; rep-PCR; bioMerieux, France) and traditional serotyping for the identification of S. Infantis was also carried out. Totally, 31 S. Infantis isolates were genotyped. DNA was extracted from each isolate using the Microbial DNA Isolation Kit as well as rep-PCR. The dendrogram shows the diversity of the observed samples contained …
In Vivo Biocompatibility And Fracture Healing Of Hydroxyapatite-Hexagonal Boron Nitridechitosan-Collagen Biocomposite Coating In Rats, Mehmet Zeki̇ Yilmaz Deveci̇, Ramazan Gönenci̇, İbrahi̇m Canpolat, Özgür Kanat
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The biocompatibility of orthopaedic implants and their effects on fracture healing have key roles for success. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of a novel biocomposite consisting of hydroxyapatite (HA), hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), chitosan (Cs), and type 1 collagen (Ct1) on biocompatibility and fracture healing in rats. A total of 60 adult male Wistar rats weighing 300?500 g were used in the study. The rats were randomly divided into 2 groups named A (uncoated/control) and B (biocomposite coated). Biocomposite (HA/h-BN/Cs/Ct1) coated and uncoated stainless-steel implants were used as intramedullary pins. Groups A and B were …
Pistacia Atlantica Gum Aqueous Extract Modulates Humoral And Cellular Immuneresponses In Balb/C Mice,
2020
TÜBİTAK
Pistacia Atlantica Gum Aqueous Extract Modulates Humoral And Cellular Immuneresponses In Balb/C Mice, Hadi Esmeili Gouvarchin Ghaleh, Zaynab Shakarami Gandabeh, Bahman Mansouri Motlagh, Ali Sheikhian
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Natural herbal products contain different compounds that can modulate immune and inflammatory diseases. This investigation aimed to examine the influence of Pistacia atlantica aqueous extract on cellular and humoral immunity in mice following the exposure to sheep red blood cells (SRBCs). For this purpose, male BALB/c mice (n = 40) were randomly assigned into 4 equivalent groups. The animals received 1 × 109 SRBCs in complete Freund?s adjuvant (CFA) intraperitoneally 3 times with two-week intervals. Five days after the final injection, blood samples were taken from the animals. Additionally, 1 × 109 SRBCs were also injected into the mice?s left …
Stress Response Related To Ultrasonographic Examination In Dogs,
2020
TÜBİTAK
Stress Response Related To Ultrasonographic Examination In Dogs, Cenker Çağri Cingi, Abdurrahman Fati̇h Fi̇dan, Durmuş Fati̇h Başer, Mehmet Uçar, Zülfükar Kadi̇r Saritaş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study investigated whether abdominal ultrasonography, a frequently used examination method in clinics and hospitals, causes stress in dogs. For the study, 10 healthy dogs were used. Following general examination, intravenous catheters were placed in the V. cephalica accecorius of the dogs and blood specimens were collected to obtain serum and plasma samples (minute 0). After a 30- min break, ultrasonography was applied following shaving of the abdominal region. Serum and plasma samples were collected from the intravenous catheters at the 5th, 15th, and 20th minutes of the ultrasonographic examination during which the urinary bladder, left kidney, spleen, stomach, liver, …
The Forage Quality And The In Vitro Ruminal Digestibility, Gas Production, Organic Acids, And Some Estimated Digestion Parameters Of Tomato Herbage Silage With Molasses And Barley, Mahmut Teki̇n, Kanber Kara
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, nutrient composition and use of silage after harvest of waste green parts (herbage) of tomato ( Licopersicon esculentum L.) were researched as a wet forage source for ruminants. Three different silages of tomato herbage: without additive (TS), with 5% sugar beet molasses (TSm), or 5% crushed barley grain (TSb) were prepared. The forage quality and the in vitro ruminal digestibility, gas production, organic acids, and some estimated digestion parameters for different silages of tomato herbage were determined. Besides, the in vitro digestion values of using at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% rates instead of corn silage in …
Determination Of Some Coagulation Parameters According To Age And Sex In Sivas Kangal Dogs,
2020
TÜBİTAK
Determination Of Some Coagulation Parameters According To Age And Sex In Sivas Kangal Dogs, Burcu İnsal, İlksi̇n Pi̇şki̇n
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Hemostasis is stopping bleeding in a controlled manner whereas coagulation is a series criterion and to diagnose disorders caused by coagulation in an early period is to determine the coagulation time. These phases are controlled with various tests. In this study, the aim is to determine some coagulation parameters in Sivas Kangal dogs by taking the age and sex into consideration. Coagulation is vitally important in many physiological and pathological cases. The most important tests, complete blood count with peripheral blood smear, prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), and D-dimer fibrin degradation product assay were applied to all …
Dmem And Fbs As Thawing Solutions For Frozen Semen Of Pigs Can Improve Sperm Motility And Sow Reproductive Performance,
2020
TÜBİTAK
Dmem And Fbs As Thawing Solutions For Frozen Semen Of Pigs Can Improve Sperm Motility And Sow Reproductive Performance, Peng Zheng, Ziming Wang, Xiaoyu Li, Fushuo Huang, Mingjun Ma, He Huang
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the effects of Beltsville thawing solution (BTS), Androhep, and Dulbecco?s modified Eagle medium + Fatal bovine serum (D-F) as diluents of frozen semen on sperm motility and sow reproductive performance. In experiment 1, boar semen was collected and diluted to 2.0 × 109/60 mL, 1.5 × 109/60 mL, and 1.5 × 109/40 mL with Androhep. The appropriate semen dose was determined by postcervical insemination. In experiment 2, boar semen was fumigated with liquid nitrogen and thawed semen was diluted to 1.5 × 109/40 mL with D-F, Androhep, and BTS, respectively. The effects …
Polymorphism Of The Stat5a And Myf-5 Genes In Anatolian Water Buffalo,
2020
TÜBİTAK
Polymorphism Of The Stat5a And Myf-5 Genes In Anatolian Water Buffalo, Fadi̇me Daldaban, Korhan Arslan, Esma Gamze Aksel, Bi̇lal Akyüz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the genetic variation of MYF-5 and STAT5A genes in Anatolian water buffalo which was the only buffalo breed reared in Turkey by using the PCR-RFLP method. In this study, 120 Anatolian water buffalo were examined. After PCR amplification for MYF-5 gene, 512 bp PCR products were digested with TaqI enzyme. Although no AA genotype was found, the frequency of GG and AG genotypes were 0.77 and 0.33. PCR products of 215 bp for STAT5A gene were digested with AvaI enzyme and showed that all of the Anatolian water buffalo examined had monomorphic …
Growth Performance, Survival Rate, Flesh, And Proximate Composition Of Sex-Grouped Triploid And Diploid Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Akhmad Taufiq Mukti, Odang Carman, Alimuddin Alimuddin, Muhammad Zairin Jr., Muhammad Agus Suprayudi
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study aimed to compare the growth performance, survival rate, flesh, and proximate composition of sex-grouped triploid and diploid Nile tilapia. The triploid population was obtained through heat shock at 41 ºC for 4 min, 4 min after fertilization. Before sexing, 50 fish were reared in aquaria at a density of 1 fish L$^{-1}$ for 2 months. After sexing, both triploid and diploid fish were grouped into all-male, all-female, and mixed-sex groups and reared in hapas at a density of 10 fish m$^{-2}$ for 4 months. Each group was replicated three times. The highest body weight, body length, and growth …
Estimation Of Genetic Parameters For Weaning Weight Of Awassi Lambs By Using Classical And Bayesian Methods,
2020
TÜBİTAK
Estimation Of Genetic Parameters For Weaning Weight Of Awassi Lambs By Using Classical And Bayesian Methods, Adi̇le Tatliyer, Si̇nan Baş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to estimate variance components and genetic parameters with six different animal models and two approaches (Bayesian and classical) on weaning weight (WW) of Awassi lambs. For this purpose, the data were obtained from Sheep and Goat Breeders' Associations of Osmaniye in Turkey. The data of 4971 progenies (from 80 rams and 1917 ewes) born between 2012 and 2016 raised under traditional conditions were evaluated. Year/season, sex, birth type, dam age, and flock size were fixed effects. All these effects except birth type were found statistically significant (P < 0.01). The overall least squares mean of weaning weight (WW) was obtained as 17.93 ± 0.05 kg. Variance components and genetic parameters were estimated by MCMC algorithms with R (for Bayesian approach) and by REML procedure with MTDFREML (for classical approach) programs. The Akaike information criterion (AIC), the log likelihood function (-2logL), and deviance information criterion (DIC) values were taken as criteria to choose the best model. Direct heritabilities of WW ranged from 0.20 to 0.35 across the models. The genetic correlation between additive genetic effect and maternal effect ranged from 0.00 to 1.00. The results were found similar across methodologies and maternal additive genetic variance resulted in lower than direct additive genetic variance. According to this study, both approaches are suitable for estimation of genetic parameters in the case of low sample size. However, the Bayesian approach, becoming increasingly popular, may be feasible to estimate variancecovariance components and genetic parameters.
Effects Of Selenium And Zinc Supplementation On Cadmium Toxicity In Broilers,
2020
TÜBİTAK
Effects Of Selenium And Zinc Supplementation On Cadmium Toxicity In Broilers, Evangelos Zoidis, Athanasios C. Pappas, Ali Al-Waeli, Constantinos A. Georgiou, George P. Danezis, Nikos Demiris, George Zervas, Konstantinos Fegeros
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal regarded as an environmental pollutant. The potential ameliorative effect of simultaneous addition of Se and Zn to broilers against Cd toxicity was examined. A total of 180 as-hatched broilers were used. There were 4 replicate pens of 3 dietary treatments: T1, T2, and T3. In T1, Se, Cd, and Zn were added to a basal diet at 0.3, 0, and 100 ppm, in T2 at 0.3, 50, and 150 ppm, and in T3 at 0.5, 50, and 150 ppm respectively. Selenium, Cd, Ca, Co, Cu, Fe, Li, Mg, Mn, Sb, As, Cr, Pb, Mo, …
Nutrient Digestibility, Performance, And Egg Quality Traits Of Quails Raised In Different Stocking Densities And Ascorbic Acid Supplementation In A Hot, Tropical Environment, Adi Ratriyanto, Firmanda Firmanda, Heni Purwanti, Murjoko Murjoko
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study investigated the effects of stocking density (SD) and ascorbic acid (AA) supplementation on nutrient digestibility and laying performance of quails in a tropical environment. Four hundred and eight Japanese quails were designated in a 3 × 2 factorial arrangement with four replicates. The birds were distributed to three SDs, namely 40 (SD-1), 45 (SD-2), and 50 birds per m2 (SD-3) by allotting 15, 17, and 19 birds per cage, respectively (cage size: 3750 cm2). Each SD was supplemented with AA (0 and 250 mg/kg). Interaction was identified between SD and AA on egg production (P < 0.01), while the highest value was yielded in SD-2 supplemented with AA (83.6%). SD-3 achieved lower ether extract (EE) and crude fiber (CF) digestibility (P < 0.05) and eggshell thickness (P = 0.01) than SD-1 or SD-2. AA supplementation enhanced dry matter (DM), EE, CF, crude ash (CA), and calcium (Ca) digestibility (P < 0.05). AA improved egg weight, feed conversion, and protein and energy efficiency ratios as well as eggshell weight and thickness (P < 0.05). The SD of 45 birds per m2, combined with AA supplementation at 250 mg/kg, can be recommended for quails housed in hightemperature environments.
The Investigation Of The Possible Antigenotoxic In Vivo Effects Of Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.) Peel Extract On Mitomycin-C Genotoxicity, Erhan Uluman, Pinar Aksu Kiliçle
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible antigenotoxic effects of the extract of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel, which has high antioxidant activity against the genotoxic effects that mitomycin-C creates in the bone marrow cells of mice by a chromosomal aberration, mitotic activity, and micronucleus test system. There were six groups including a negative control group, positive control group (2 mg/kg mitomycin-C (MMC)), 150 mg/kg P. granatum L. (PG) peel extract, 300 mg/kg PG peel extract, 150 mg/ kg PG + MMC, and 300 mg/kg PG + MMC. The extract of pomegranate peel was given to mice …
Cranial Size And Shape Sexual Dimorphism In The Kangal Dog From Turkey,
2020
TÜBİTAK
Cranial Size And Shape Sexual Dimorphism In The Kangal Dog From Turkey, Pere Miquel Parés-Casanova, Abu Bakar Siddiq, Vedat Onar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study has so far been the first attempt to characterize and quantify skull sexual variation in Kangal dog, by means of geometric morphometric techniques. A sample of 16 adult Kangal crania has been analyzed with this purpose. To obtain a full image of morphological pattern, digital pictures were taken from the ventral, left lateral, and dorsal sides of each skull, and a total of 16, 15, and 16 landmarks respectively were obtained on each image. Skull size and shape differed significantly in all aspects among different sexes, male skulls being bigger. Shape differences were observed mainly on zygomatic arch …
The Effects Of Different Doses Of Diclofenac Sodium On Newborn Rat Hippocampus Exposed During The Third Trimester,
2020
TÜBİTAK
The Effects Of Different Doses Of Diclofenac Sodium On Newborn Rat Hippocampus Exposed During The Third Trimester, Ebru Eli̇bol, Süleyman Kaplan, Gamze Altun, Abdurrahman Aksoy, Berri̇n Zuhal Altunkaynak
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The main aim of the present study was to examine the neurotoxic effects of prenatal exposure to varying doses of diclofenac sodium (DS) on the rat hippocampus. Twenty-eight Wistar albino adult female rats weighing 280-300 g were initially used for pregnancy. When vaginal plaques were seen in female rats, it was accepted as the 0th day of pregnancy. Female rats were divided into five main groups; pure control, saline, low dose DS (3.6 mg/kg), moderate dose DS (9 mg/kg), and high dose DS (18 mg/kg). They were exposed to these treatments during their gestation. After birth, all newborn male rats …
Effect Of Transportation Distance And Crating Density On Preslaughter Losses And Blood Biochemical Profile In Broilers During Hot And Humid Weather, Faisal Hussnain, Athar Mahmud, Shahid Mahmood, Muhammad Hayat Jaspal
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Transportation of broilers from different localities to the processing plants is a critical step in the farm to fork chain, and any disturbance in this chain may result in worst consequences. Keeping this scenario in view, a study was conducted to determine the live losses at different transportation distances (~80, 160, 240 km) and crating densities (10, 12, 15 birds/crate) during hot and humid summer. The uniform weight birds were picked from a farm and placed in plastic crates (0.91 m × 0.55 m). The results showed a significant increase in body weight loss and dead on arrival (%) with …
First Molecular Characterization Of The Facultative Myiasis Agent Eristalis Tenax In Turkey Using Mitochondrial Cytochrome C Oxidase Subunit I Dna Barcoding Sequences, Mübeccel Okur, Alparslan Yildirim, Abdullah İnci̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This report is the first molecular characterization of the facultative myiasis agent Eristalis tenax collected from cattle barns in Kayseri province of Central Anatolia, Turkey. A total of 10 adult fly specimens were included in the study. All flies were identified as female adults of E. tenax by morphologic characteristics under a stereomicroscope. The barcode region of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase 1 (CO1) gene was amplified with PCR from the genomic DNA extracts of E. tenax specimens for molecular identification and phylogenetic analyses. There was no polymorphism among the CO1 sequences of all isolates leading to the detection of a …
The Anti Proliferative Effects Of Rosemary Oil On Keratinocyte Cell Line, Hacat,
2020
TÜBİTAK
The Anti Proliferative Effects Of Rosemary Oil On Keratinocyte Cell Line, Hacat, Muhammet Kuddusi̇ Erhan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study aims to investigate the action of rosemary oil on the immortalized keratinocyte cell line. Samples of Rosmarinus officinalis that were growing uncultivated in central Turkey were harvested during flowering in May 2016. The rosemary oil was obtained by the hydrodistillation of the dried ground material in a Clevenger-like apparatus. Human cells from the immortalized nontumorigenic keratinocyte cell line were seeded at a concentration of 5000 cells/well on 96 well plates. Cell viability was measured at the 24, 48, and 72 h. Five different doses of 1.25% to 20% Rosmarinus officinalis oil, 20% DMSO (for toxic examination), and 1 …
