Clinical Presentation And Ultrasonographic Findings In Buffaloes With Congestive Heart Failure,
2014
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Clinical Presentation And Ultrasonographic Findings In Buffaloes With Congestive Heart Failure, Hussein Awad Hussein, Rudolf Staufenbiel
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objective of this retrospective study was to describe the clinical presentation and ultrasonographic findings in water buffaloes suffering from congestive heart failure. Fifty-three buffaloes with congestive heart failure, which was confirmed postmortem, were included. The final diagnoses were traumatic pericarditis (n = 38) and vegetative endocarditis (n = 15). Ten healthy buffaloes were enrolled in this study as controls. The main clinical presentations were those related to right-sided congestive heart failure including peripheral edema, venous distension and jugular pulsation, and a sharp drop in milk yield. Only 5 buffaloes exhibited signs of left-sided heart failure. Ultrasonographic examinations showed cardiac …
Co-Infection Of Water Buffaloes In Punjab, Pakistan, With Neospora Caninum And Brucella Abortus,
2014
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Co-Infection Of Water Buffaloes In Punjab, Pakistan, With Neospora Caninum And Brucella Abortus, Amar Nasir, Muhammad Ashraf, Abdul Shakoor, Muhammad Adil, Tariq Abbas, Muhammad Kashif, Muhammad Younus Rana, Michael Philipp Reichel
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Neosporosis and brucellosis are 2 well-known diseases causing bovine abortion. This study determined co-infection of Neospora caninum and Brucella abortus in buffaloes for the first time in Pakistan. A monoclonal antibody based competitive ELISA was used to test buffalo sera (n = 312) for N. caninum specific antibodies, while rose bengal plate test assessed B. abortus antibodies. N. caninum and B. abortus prevalence was 42.8% (±6.7, 95% C.I.) and 12.2% (±3.6, 95% C.I.), respectively. Buffaloes >3 years old exhibited higher prevalence than younger ones. Co-infection was particularly significant as 13.2% of Neospora infected buffaloes were also Brucella infected with an …
Oral And Dental Disorders In Pet Hedgehogs,
2014
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Oral And Dental Disorders In Pet Hedgehogs, Tzvetan Chaprazov, Rosen Dimitrov, Kamelia Stamatova Yovcheva, Krassimira Uzunova
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Hedgehogs are increasingly popular pets. As more people come to keep these unique creatures as pets, it is important to know how to properly take care of them, including how to provide the dental care they need. Hedgehogs are omnivorous with very well-developed jaws and short and relatively coarse teeth with a primitive structure. The skull is low with well-developed zygomatic arches. The incisors are sharp, modified forceps that are needed for elevation of small prey. The canines are small and often look like incisors or premolars. The molars and premolars are flat and wide. The teeth have closed root …
Genetic Characterization Of Paramphistomes Of Buffalo By Hat-Rapd Analysis,
2014
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Genetic Characterization Of Paramphistomes Of Buffalo By Hat-Rapd Analysis, Giregowdanahalli Puttalakshmamma, Umed Ramani, Krishna Singh, Amrutlal Patel, Abdul Patel, Chaitanya Joshi
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Paramphistomosis is widely prevalent in domestic farm animals, incurring heavy economic losses in several countries across the world. As the identification of these parasites based on morphological features is very difficult, molecular characterization is necessary to discriminate among different species. We performed polymorphic DNA fingerprint analysis of 3 different species of amphistomes collected from the rumen and bile ducts of buffaloes slaughtered at a local abattoir in Anand, Gujarat, India. The ruminal amphistomes were identified as Paramphistomum cervi and Gastrothylax indicus, while the hepatic amphistomes were identified as Gigantocotyle bathycotyle. High annealing temperature-random amplified polymorphic DNA (HAT-RAPD) analysis with 4 …
The Effect Of Oviductal Cells On In Vitro Maturation Of Canine Oocytes In Different Culture Media,
2014
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The Effect Of Oviductal Cells On In Vitro Maturation Of Canine Oocytes In Different Culture Media, Si̇nem Özlem Engi̇nler, Asi̇ye İzem Sandal, Özen Banu Özdaş, Ramazan Arici, Ezgi̇ Ertürk, Eli̇f Merve Çinar, Israa Faris Mohammed, Alper Baran, Çağatay Tek, Mehmet Can Gündüz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aims of this study were to investigate the effect of oviductal cells on in vitro maturation (IVM) of canine oocyte in Tissue Culture Medium 199 (TCM-199) or synthetic oviductal fluid (SOF) supplemented with bovine serum albumin (BSA) or fetal calf serum (FCS) and to compare the maturation rates of oocytes from the diestrus and anestrus stages. Following ovariohysterectomy, 13 pairs of ovaries were collected from bitches in anestrus (n = 10) or diestrus (n = 3) and oocytes were harvested by slicing. The oviducts were flushed with TCM-199 containing 10% FCS and were scraped and squeezed into a tube …
The Effect Of Using Different Commercial Feeds In Sea Bream (Sparus Aurata L. 1758) And Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax L. 1758) Aquacultured In The Güllük Gulf (Muğla, Türkiye) On Fatty Acid Profile, Hasan Atalay, Tanay Bi̇lal
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of using different commercial feeds on growing performance and fatty acid profile of sea bream and sea bass aquacultured in net cages. Four different fish companies (i.e. 4 experimental groups) were given different commercial feeds (extruded fish feed) to be used regularly for 480 days. Omega-3 [eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)] values of feeds for groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 were 11.81%, 14.23%, 7.69%, and 12.01%, respectively. When compared, omega-3 components in sea bass were higher than in sea bream. EPA and DHA fatty acids were 12.53% in …
Evaluating The Effects Of Chitosan, Plant Oils, And Different Diets On Rumen Metabolism And Protozoan Population In Sheep,
2014
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Evaluating The Effects Of Chitosan, Plant Oils, And Different Diets On Rumen Metabolism And Protozoan Population In Sheep, Monika Wencelova, Zora Varadyova, Katarina Mihalikova, Svetlana Kisidayova, Dusan Jalc
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Chitosan (CH) has been shown to be a promising natural antimicrobial agent. This study examined the effects on rumen metabolism when providing diets containing high forage (HFD), low forage (LFD), and maize silage (MSD) to a 24-h batch culture in which the diets were not supplemented (control) or were supplemented with CH (100 mg/L), sunflower oil (SF, 35.0 g/kg dry matter), rapeseed oil (RP, 35.0 g/kg dry matter), or SF and RF with chitosan combinations (SFCH and RPCH). Dry matter digestibility in the batch culture was influenced by CH and was decreased in HFD compared with the control (P < 0.01). Decreasing total number of protozoa and the number of Entodinium spp. was evident, especially in LFD and MSD, with all additives. RPCH had a predominantly adverse effect on Dasytricha ruminantium in MSD. Interactions of the diets × additives in the majority of rumen ciliate populations were detected. The concentrations of trans-vaccenic acid and conjugated linoleic acid (c9, t11-CLA) were unchanged by chitosan. However, the combination of SF and RF with chitosan (SFCH and RPCH) positively affected fatty acid profiles, which might be related to differences in diets, SF or RP composition, and different microbial activity in the batch cultures.
Listeria Monocytogenes In Mussels (Mytilus Galloprovincialis) Harvested From North Aegean Coastal Area,
2014
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Listeria Monocytogenes In Mussels (Mytilus Galloprovincialis) Harvested From North Aegean Coastal Area, Nikolaos Soultos, Eleni Iossifidou, Amin Ambrahim, Evdoxios Psomas, Ioannis Tzavaras, Demetrios Koutsopoulos, Thomai Lazou
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
One hundred and two samples of mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis), harvested from approved shellfish coastal water in northern Greece, were screened for the presence and antimicrobial resistance of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria spp. were isolated according to International Organization for Standardization method 11290-1: 1996/FDAM 1: 2004(E) and identified using a multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system. The serovar identity of L. monocytogenes isolates was also determined with a multiplex PCR assay. The antimicrobial profile of the isolates was determined by the disk diffusion method. Listeria spp. were present in 8 of 102 samples tested (8%) and only 1 (1%) yielded L. monocytogenes. …
Ractopamine Effect On Lipid Metabolism And Glut4 Amount Of Finishing Pigs,
2014
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Ractopamine Effect On Lipid Metabolism And Glut4 Amount Of Finishing Pigs, Thiago Santos Araujo, Laura Cristina Jardim Porto, Erica Guilhen Mario, Luciano José Pereira, Matheus Soares Da Silva Ferreira, Marcio Gilberto Zangeronimo, Marcelo Henrique Napimoga, Leida Maria Botion, Raimundo Vicente De Sousa
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Ractopamine (RAC) causes fat deposition and/or fatty acid synthesis reduction and increases the rate of protein synthesis and muscle growth. However, there are few scientific studies detailing the mechanism of action of RAC and its possible metabolic pathways in swine. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of RAC on lipid metabolism of finishing pigs. Subcutaneous and retroperitoneal fat, muscle, and blood samples were collected at slaughter. Forty pigs were fed different RAC levels (ppm): 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20. RAC did not affect lipoprotein lipase activity in any of the tissues. There were no changes …
Antioxidant Effect Of Rosehip Seed Powder In Raw And Cooked Meatballs During Refrigerated Storage,
2014
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Antioxidant Effect Of Rosehip Seed Powder In Raw And Cooked Meatballs During Refrigerated Storage, Huri̇ İlyasoğlu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to learn the usage ability of rosehip seed powder (RSP) as an antioxidant agent to prevent lipid oxidation in raw and cooked meatballs during refrigerated storage. For this purpose, 4 different formulations (without RSP and with 1%, 2%, and 4% RSP) were prepared. Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) values of the raw and cooked meatballs were determined at 0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 days of storage. Both the raw and the cooked meatballs containing 2% RSP had lower TBARS values at the end of storage compared to the control meatballs. Moreover, the difference …
Effects Of Spirulina In Arsenic Poisoning In The Black Bengal Goat,
2014
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Effects Of Spirulina In Arsenic Poisoning In The Black Bengal Goat, Amalendu Ghosh, Abdul Awal, Abu Hadi Noor Ali Khan, Golam Shahi Alam, Shafiqul Islam, Abu Saleh Mahfuzul Bari
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Some of the pharmacological properties of spirulina (Spirulina platensis) may be linked to its antioxidant potential, which mitigates oxidative stresses. In this study we examined whether spirulina mitigated arsenic-induced toxicity in the Black Bengal goat (Capra hircus). Nonpregnant female goats of approximately 12 months old were used in noninduced, nontreated control (T_1); arsenic-induced, nontreated (T_2); and arsenic-induced, spirulina-treated (T_3) groups. Groups T_2 and T_3 were given sodium arsenite orally (5 mg/kg) daily for 15 weeks. For therapeutic justification of spirulina, 1 group of arsenic-treated goats (T_3) was given spirulina at 0, 50, 100, and 150 mg/kg daily for another 15 …
A Retrospective Study Of Cardiac Hemangiosarcoma In Dogs,
2014
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A Retrospective Study Of Cardiac Hemangiosarcoma In Dogs, Agnieszka Noszczyk-Nowak, Marcin Nowak, Urszula Paslawska, Alicja Cepiel, Adrian Janiszewski, Maciej Staszczyk, Jozef Nicpon
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Cardiac tumors account for a small proportion of all canine tumors, but hemangiosarcoma represents the most frequent cardiac tumor in many species. Hemangiosarcoma occur intrapericardially with pericardial effusion. In this case report, a retrospective study was conducted on 9 cases of canine hemangiosarcoma. In all the dogs the presence of a pericardial exudate was noted and in 5 cases it was the only lesion detected during the examination. All animals were subjected to necropsy and histopathology was performed in the heart, spleen, liver, kidney, and lung. In 5 cases the tumor was present exclusively in the atrial wall. In 4 …
Relationship Between Degree Of Anemia And Blood Gases In Cattle With Theileriosis,
2014
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Relationship Between Degree Of Anemia And Blood Gases In Cattle With Theileriosis, Mehmet Temi̇z, Nuri̇ Altuğ, Nazmi̇ Yüksek
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted to determine the relationship between the degrees of anemia and blood gases in cattle with theileriosis. It included 28 cattle with theileriosis and 7 healthy animals as the control group. The cattle with theileriosis were divided into 4 groups according to their hematocrit (Hct) values: cattle with Hct of >26 were considered as nonanemic (Group 1), Hct of 20-26 as mildly anemic (Group 2), Hct of 14-19 as moderately anemic (Group 3), and Hct of 10-13 as severely anemic (Group 4). The PCO_2, HCO_3, and TCO_2 levels in the study groups were lower than those of …
Comparison Of Manual Measurements And Computer-Assisted Image Analysis In Fish Morphometry,
2014
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Comparison Of Manual Measurements And Computer-Assisted Image Analysis In Fish Morphometry, Miloslav Petrtyl, Lukás Kalous, Devri̇m Memi̇ş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Fish usually have a simple body shape and many morphological characters can be easily obtained by 2-dimensional image analysis. Measuring errors are often analyzed using data from several researchers or repeated measurements, but the testing of accuracy and repeatability based on different methods has rarely been examined. Here we report the comparison of manual measurements using Proma 150D digital calipers and computer-assisted image analysis in LUCIA software to evaluate the accuracy of both methods and the suitability of digital images for exploration of fish morphology. Eighteen morphometric characters of 20 specimens of Prussian carp were examined by 2 researchers. The …
The Lumbar Dorsal Rami Of The Wild Pig: The Intermediate Branch,
2014
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The Lumbar Dorsal Rami Of The Wild Pig: The Intermediate Branch, İbrahi̇m Kürtül, Sevi̇nç Ateş, Erdal Özmen, Lutfi̇ Takci, Hanno Steinke
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study has documented the intermediate branch of the dorsal rami of the spinal nerves in the lumbar region of 4 adult wild pigs. The lumbar spinal nerves at the L1-L4 levels left the vertebral canal through the intervertebral foramen. Upon the dissection of the 32 dorsal rami at these levels, 24 were displayed to construct 3 discrete branches while the remaining 8 were observed to form 2 typical branches. The dorsal rami were remarkably short, giving their branches in a fan-like spreading fashion. The lateral branches sent 2 to 3 smaller subbranches to the iliocostalis lumborum muscle, then became …
Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism Of The Sterol Regulatory Element-Binding Protein 1 Gene In Different Cattle Breeds,
2014
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Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism Of The Sterol Regulatory Element-Binding Protein 1 Gene In Different Cattle Breeds, Witold Stanislaw Proskura
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In the present study, an 84-bp insertion/deletion polymorphism of the sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (SREBP1) gene was investigated. The analysis included 6 Polish cattle herds consisting of beef (Limousin, Angus, Charolais), dairy (Holstein-Friesian, Jersey) and dual-purpose (Montbeliard) breeds. The polymorphism was found only in Limousin and Montbeliard animals, in which both the short (S)- and long (L)-type alleles occurred. The genotype distribution in Montbeliard cattle was as follows: 0.038, 0.406, and 0.556 for SS, LS, and LL, respectively. To the author's knowledge, this study was the first to investigate the above-mentioned polymorphic site in the Montbeliard and Jersey cattle …
Management Of Severe Penile Swelling Associated With Urethropexy In An English Bulldog,
2014
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Management Of Severe Penile Swelling Associated With Urethropexy In An English Bulldog, Stefania Rabidi, Lysimachos Papazoglou, Paraskevi Tsobanidou, Wala Haddadin
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A 10-month-old, unilateral cryptorchid, male English bulldog underwent urethropexy for the treatment of urethral prolapse. Six hours after surgery the dog developed dysuria, haematuria, discomfort, severe penile oedema, inflammation, and inability to extrude the penis from the prepuce. Urethral patency was restored by placing an indwelling catheter into the urethral lumen. Penile swelling was managed with cold and warm compresses for 2 days, and antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and opioids for 4 days. Complete resolution of the swelling was evident by 3 days after surgery. One year after surgery the dog was reported to be in good health.
Ultrasonographic And Clinicopathological Findings In A 7-Year-Old Mare With Urine Retention,
2014
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Ultrasonographic And Clinicopathological Findings In A 7-Year-Old Mare With Urine Retention, Hussein Hussein
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A 7-year-old crossbreed mare presented with mild to moderate colic and a 2-day history of anuria. Clinicopathological findings revealed leukocytosis with mild neutrophilia and lymphocytosis. Urinalysis showed increased leukocytes, epithelial cells, and protein. Biochemical analysis revealed mild azotemia and hypoglycemia. Ultrasonographically, the urethra was completely blocked by echoic material. The wall of the urethra was hyperechoic and easy to distinguish from the urethralis muscle surrounding it. The urinary bladder was distended, with a rough, thick wall (9 mm). To the best of the author's knowledge, the present report is the first to describe detailed ultrasonographic and clinicopathological findings in a …
Caspase-1, -2, And -3 Gene Expression Is Enhanced In The Heart And Lung Of Chickens With Pulmonary Hypertension (Ascites),
2014
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Caspase-1, -2, And -3 Gene Expression Is Enhanced In The Heart And Lung Of Chickens With Pulmonary Hypertension (Ascites), Hossein Hassanpour, Masood Teshfam, Hassan Momtaz, Hamed Zarei, Shahab Bahadoran
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
To investigate the involvement of apoptosis in the pathogenesis of T3-induced pulmonary hypertension in broiler chickens, caspase-1, -2, and -3 gene expressions were evaluated by semiquantitative RT-PCR in the lungs and left and right heart ventricles. One-day-old fast-growing chickens were randomly divided into 2 equal groups with 3 replicates per group. Chicks were reared for 7 weeks under standard conditions. T3 as a thyroid hormone was added to the ration after week 1 of rearing. Pulmonary hypertension was induced at 49 days based on RV/TV ratio index. The caspase genes were constitutively expressed in the lung and right and left …
Disturbance Of Antioxidant Protection And Natural Resistance Factors In Rats With Different Availabilities Of Trivalent Chromium, Vasyl Vlizlo, Ruslana Iskra, Ihor Maksymovych, Marcin Wojciech Lis, Jerzy Wojciech Niedziólka
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to examine the influence of trivalent chromium ions (Cr^{3+}) supplementation on antioxidant status and immune defense of rats. During the 30 days of the experiment, the male rats (n = 10 per group) were supplemented with CrCl_3, dissolved in distilled drinking water in doses of 0, 70, or 140 µg Cr^{3+}/dm^3. Next, the contents of hydroperoxides of lipids (HPL) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) in plasma were determined, as well as the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR), and reduced glutathione (GSH) in erythrocytes. Lysozymic and …
