A Survey Of Ixodid Ticks In Stray Dogs And Molecular Detection Of Ehrlichia Canis Fromticks In Central Iran,
2022
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A Survey Of Ixodid Ticks In Stray Dogs And Molecular Detection Of Ehrlichia Canis Fromticks In Central Iran, Hosein Khovand, Saeid Reza Nourollahi Fard, Mohammad Khalili, Maziar Jajarmi
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Ticks are well known as hematophagous ectoparasites, which cause different diseases in humans and animals. This investigation was designed in central Iran to assess the prevalence, intensity, and abundance of tick infestation in stray dogs and detection of Ehrlichia canis. Overall, 962 ticks were collected from 260 stray dogs between April and August 2018. DNA samples with the goal of amplification of pathogen were screened by real-time PCR assay. The prevalence of tick infestation on stray dogs was 60.3%. Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (s.l.) was only species found in stray dogs. Out of 42 tick pools, 4 (9.5%) were positive …
The Conservation Method Effects Of The Barley-Vetch Mixture Planted Together On Theperformance Of Pregnant Ewes,
2022
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The Conservation Method Effects Of The Barley-Vetch Mixture Planted Together On Theperformance Of Pregnant Ewes, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Şenyüz, Engi̇n Ünay, Abdulkadi̇r Eri̇şek, Arzu Erol Tunç, Çağatay Yildirim, Nurgül Erdal, Muhammed İkbal Coşkun, Hali̇l Maraş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of barley-vetch hay and barley-vetch silage on liveweight change in pregnant sheep and birthweight in lambs and to determine the optimal form of barley-vetch roughage usage in sheep feeding. Forty-eight (Kıvırcık x Akkaraman (G1) sheep were blocked according to age and randomly distributed to three groups: barley-vetch hay (H, n = 16), barleyvetch silage (S, n = 16), and the control group (C, n = 16). The H group was fed barley-vetch hay ad libitum and limited concentrate, the S group was fed barley-vetch silage ad libitum and limited concentrate, …
Effects Of Age And Body Region On Wool Characteristics Of Merino Sheep Crossbreds In Turkey,
2022
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Effects Of Age And Body Region On Wool Characteristics Of Merino Sheep Crossbreds In Turkey, Sedat Behrem, Sabri̇ Gül
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Aim of this study was to comparatively investigate the wool characteristics of Central Anatolian Merino, Karacabey Merino and Ramlıç sheep, which are common crossbred sheep breeds in Turkey. A total of 360 wool samples were equally collected from the shoulder, rib, and rump of each lamb (3-6 months-age), yearlings (1-1.5-year age), primiparous ewes (2-2.5-year age) and multiparous ewes (3-3.5-year age) were used for analysis. Each sample was analyzed to determine fibre diameter, length, clean fleece yield, elasticity, and strength. Also, live weight after shearing and greasy fleece weights were recorded for each animal. Statistical analysis of this study was performed …
Genetic Analysis Of Biometric Traits In Murrah Buffaloes Using Bayesian Approach,
2022
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Genetic Analysis Of Biometric Traits In Murrah Buffaloes Using Bayesian Approach, Satpal Dahiyta, Manoj Kumar, Poonam Ratwan, Sandeep Dhillod
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The body conformation traits, which support higher production and longer productive life are very important to breed future dairy buffaloes. Bayesian multiple-trait analysis was performed in biometric traits of Murrah buffaloes to estimate the (co)variance components using an animal model and Gibbs sampling. The model included the fixed effects of parity, season of calving, period of calving, and age group at the time of recording of traits. Random effects included were additive genetic and residual effects. Posterior means of heritability distribution for body length (BL), height at wither (HW), rump width (RW), hip bone distance (HBD), rump slope (RS), brisket …
Some Hematological Parameters And Enzyme Histochemistry Of Peripheral Bloodleukocytes In Kivircik Sheep,
2022
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Some Hematological Parameters And Enzyme Histochemistry Of Peripheral Bloodleukocytes In Kivircik Sheep, Mehmet Faruk Aydin, İhsan Kisadere
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the present study was to determine some hematological parameters (RBC, WBC, HCT, HGB, MCH, MCHC, MCV, and PLT), the presence and percentages of ANAE and AcP-ase positivities in leukocytes and the differential leukocyte count in Kivircik sheep. Blood samples were taken from the jugular vein of 40 (rams = 20; ewes= 20) healthy, 1-year-old sheep. MCH and MCHC values were found statistically higher in rams than ewes (p < 0.05). Mean percentages of ANAE-positive PBL were defined as 74.16 ± 11.94% in ewes and 70.33 ± 8.39% in rams. It was not determined any significant changes according to sex. On the other hand, the percentages of ACP were determined as 67.12 ± 6.54% in ewes and 66.71 ± 6.58% in rams. It was not found any significant differences according to sex. For ANAE enzyme activity, lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, and eosinophilic granulocytes showed a positive reaction. For ACP enzyme activity, although lymphocytes presented positivity, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils were negative. The ratio of lymphocyte, monocyte, neutrophile, eosinophile, and basophile of Kivircik ewes and rams were found as 64.35 ± 5.74%, 60.64 ± 8.85%; 3.41 ± 1.27%, 3.82 ± 1.42%; 27.58 ± 5.46%, 30.94 ± 8.71%; 2.41 ± 0.93%, 2.88 ± 1.45%; 1.76 ± 0.75%, 1.29 ± 0.58%, respectively. The difference between mean values was not found significant according to sex (p > 0.05). In conclusion, our study showed that enzyme histochemical methods can be used for identifying peripheral blood cells and can provide facilitates for early diagnosis of immune system-related disorders …
A Comparative Study Of Blood And Milk Chemiluminescence In Healthy Cows And Withsubclinical And Clinical Mastitis,
2022
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A Comparative Study Of Blood And Milk Chemiluminescence In Healthy Cows And Withsubclinical And Clinical Mastitis, Radoslaw Skorzewski, Wieslaw Krumrych, Hanna Markiewicz, Elzbieta Sandurska
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the study was to evaluate the luminol-dependent spontaneous and stimulated chemiluminescence (CL) of whole blood and milk in cows with subclinical and clinical mastitis. The research was carried out on 108 Holstein-Friesian dairy cows aged 3-5 years. Based on the assessment of somatic cell count (SCC) in quarter milk, the animals were divided into 3 groups: I - clinically healthy cows (n = 35), II - animals with subclinical mastitis (n = 30) and III - cows with clinical mastitis (n = 43). The material for the research was whole blood and quarter milk. The samples were …
The Impact Of Fusarium Mycotoxins On Macro And Micro Parameters Of Dairy Cattle,
2022
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The Impact Of Fusarium Mycotoxins On Macro And Micro Parameters Of Dairy Cattle, Rimvydas Falkauskas, Bronius Bakutis, Jurgita Jovaisiene, Gintare Vaiciuliene, Gediminas Gerulis, Rasa Zelvyte, Elena Bartkiene, Ignas Silinskas, Jolita Klementaviciute, Violeta Baliukoniene
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact on macro and micro parameters of dairy cattle when cows consumed total mixed ration (TMR) contaminated with (zearalenone) ZEA and deoxynivalenol (DON) for 60 days. Macro indicators included milk composition and production and micro parameters included blood components, rumen volatile fatty acids (VFAs), and ZEA and DON concentrations in rumen fluid and milk. Twenty dairy cows were fed TMR with naturally contaminated mycotoxins (ZEA 300 - 500 μg/kg; DON 102 - 200 μg/kg). The trial lasted for 60 days. Samples of blood, rumen fluid, and milk were taken three …
Effects Of Rumen-Protected Methionine And Lysine On Milk Yield And Milk Composition Inholstein Dairy Cows Consuming A Corn Grain And Canola Meal-Based Diet, Emrah Gülgün, Eki̇n Sucu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Methionine (Met) and lysine (Lys) are thought to be the two most important amino acids for lactation performance. Met and Lys dietary supplementation can thus be an effective approach to improve amino acid balance for lactation performance, particularly in early lactation. The purpose of this study was to determine how rumen-protected (RP) Met + Lys affect milk production, milk composition, and feed efficiency in primiparous Holstein dairy cows fed a corn grain and canola meal-based diet for 60 days (8.5 weeks) following calving. Two hundred primiparous Holstein dairy cows were randomly assigned to one of two dietary treatments based on …
Effect Of Feed Supplementation With Effective Microorganisms (Em) Bokashi Onhepatopancreas And Gut Histology, Growth Performance, And Survival Rate Of Freshwatercrayfish Pontastacus Leptodactylus (Eschscholtz, 1823), Hasan Batuhan Emre Özdoğan, Seval Bahadir Koca, Özlem Özmen, Kami̇l Eki̇nci̇, Emi̇ne Eki̇nci̇, Habi̇l Uğur Koca, Nalan Özgür Yi̇ği̇t
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A sixty-day feeding trial was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary effective microorganisms (EM) Bokashi on organ histology, growth performance, and survival rate of freshwater crayfish Pontastacus leptodactylus (Eschscholtz, 1823). Bokashi serum and powder consisted of two major microorganisms as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens spp. plantarum and Lactobacillus plantarum. Four treatment groups were established in control (without bokashi), bokashi powder 1% and 5% supplemented to diets. Bokashi serum was added at a ratio of 0.01% (v/v) of the total volume of the tank water once a week into which there was a constant flow of fresh water at a flow rate …
Comparison Of Low-Level Laser And Dimethyl Sulfoxide Applications For The Treatment Oftendon Injury In Rabbits,
2022
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Comparison Of Low-Level Laser And Dimethyl Sulfoxide Applications For The Treatment Oftendon Injury In Rabbits, Kardelen Ceydeli̇oğlu, Gülteki̇n Atalan, Duygu Yaman Gram, Gökçen Perk
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) on tendon healing in rabbits. A total of 30 adult healthy New Zealand rabbits were used for this study. The rabbits were randomly allocated into 3 groups containing an equal animal number. The experimental tenotomy of the Achilles tendons was created on longitudinal aspect with 10 mm in length. During the postoperative 21-day of period, rabbits in Group I were exposed to laser beam at a rate of 10.8 J/cm$^{2}$ in 5 cm$^{2}$ area for 4 min. In the …
Comparison Of M, Mm And Lts Estimators In Linear Regression In The Presence Of Outlier,
2022
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Comparison Of M, Mm And Lts Estimators In Linear Regression In The Presence Of Outlier, Cem Tirink, Hasan Önder
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the performance of different estimators that will be used in regression analysis, which is one of the multivariate statistical methods in the presence of outliers in the data set. Sixth month live weight was estimated with various body measurements for Saanen kids taken from a private farm. In the data set, the use and performance of robust estimators were evaluated because the least squares method did not provide reliable results in the case of outliers. M (for Huber and Tukey bisquare) estimator, MM estimator and LTS estimator were used as robust used …
Determining The Genetic Diversity Of Silkworm Lines In Turkey,
2022
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Determining The Genetic Diversity Of Silkworm Lines In Turkey, Ezgi̇ Odabaş, İbrahi̇m Cemal
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Studies involving molecular genetic characterization of silkworms are quite limited. Therefore, with this study, pure and hybrid silkworm lines raised in Turkey was characterized for the first time by microsatellite DNA markers. Samples were collected from 7 different silkworm lines, of which the pure lines were obtained from the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry in Bursa and the hybrid ones from Silkworm Cocoon Association of Turkey (Kozabirlik). DNA samples were extracted from silkworm eggs. Genotyping was done by combining a total of 16 microsatellite markers in a single multiplex. Two hundred and eighty-one alleles were observed for 16 microsatellite …
Investigating Genetic Diversity Of Indonesian Native Cattle Breeds Using Mitochondrialdna 16s Rrna Gene,
2022
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Investigating Genetic Diversity Of Indonesian Native Cattle Breeds Using Mitochondrialdna 16s Rrna Gene, Restu Misrianti, Sony Hartono Wijaya, Cece Sumantri, Jakaria Jakaria
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study aimed to estimate the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of Indonesian native and local cattle breeds using 16S rRNA mitochondrial DNA. The study analyzed 93 DNA samples from six cattle breeds. The polymerase chain reaction was conducted using two primer pairs to sequence the complete 16S rRNA gene. The number of the polymorphic site (S), pairwise nucleotide differences (K), haplotype diversity (Hd), and nucleotide diversity (?) were estimated using DnaSP 6 software. PopART v. 1.7 software was employed for the median-joining network analysis, while a neighbor-joining tree was reconstructed based on the Kimura 2-parameter model using MEGA X …
Forage Turnip (Brassica Rapa) Harvested In Different Phases Of Vegetative Stage Andensiled With The Additives Of Molasses And Barley And The Effects Of Additives On Silagequality, In Vitro Digestibility, And Energy Content, Serhat Yildiz, Suphi̇ Deni̇z, Fatma Özkan, Çağri Kale
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted to determine the silage quality, in vitro digestibility and energy content of forage turnip (Brassica rapa) ensiled with molasses or ground barley. Forage turnip was harvested at three different stages: the beginning, middle and end of the flowering period, and it was ensiled with no additive (control), 5% molasses or 4% ground barley. In the trial, pH, nutrient contents, ammonia nitrogen (NH$_{3}$-N) contents, volatile fatty acid (VFA) contents, Fleig scores, in vitro digestibility and energy content were determined. It was observed that the effect of the vegetative stage on the difference between the groups was significant …
Monensin Induces Apoptosis In The Liver Tissue And Primary Hepatocytes Of Chicks,
2022
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Monensin Induces Apoptosis In The Liver Tissue And Primary Hepatocytes Of Chicks, Muhammet Yasi̇n Tekeli̇, Murat Kanbur
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, monensin (MON) was investigated for its apoptotic and genotoxic effects on chick liver tissue and cytotoxic and apoptotic effects on chick primary hepatocytes isolated from perfused liver tissue. Western blotting and real-time PCR (qPCR) were used to determine the apoptotic effect on primary hepatocytes and liver tissue, and the comet assay was used to determine the genotoxic effect on liver tissue. MON decreased cell viability in primary hepatocytes with increasing concentrations. When administered at concentrations of 1 and 10 μM, MON increased the levels of apoptotic p53, caspase-3, and caspase-9, and downregulated the expression of the antiapoptotic …
Do Horses Learn How To Reach For Feed Depending On The Time Of Day?,
2022
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Do Horses Learn How To Reach For Feed Depending On The Time Of Day?, Agnieszka Ziemianska, Maciej Trojan, Konrad Bazewicz, Justyna Wojtas, Tomasz Próchniak, Iwona Rozempolska-Rucinska
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the study was to assess the ability of horses to learn how to open feeder boxes in a direction associated with the time of day. The study involved 10 horses. The first stage of the study consisted in learning how to complete the task. The second stage involved the test and was followed by a control stage. The results indicated the highest number of failed attempts in the leftward movement test. The mean time required by the horses to complete the task of the leftward opening (10.27 s) was twofold longer than in the rightward direction test …
Activities And Mechanisms Of Oregano, Marjoram And Rosemary Essential Oils Against Malassezia Pachydermatitis Isolates From Canine And Feline Otitis, Stefanie Bressan Waller, Marcia Kutscher Ripoll, Anna Luiza Silva, Emanoele Figueiredo Serra, Tábata Pereira Dias, Vittória Bassi Das Neves, Luciéle Pereira De Melo, Patrícia Lindemann, Otávia De Almeida Martins, Angelita Dos Reis Gomes, Renata Osório De Faria, Mário Carlos Araújo Meireles, João Roberto Braga De Mello, Marlete Brum Cleff
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Malassezia pachydermatis is an opportunistic yeast found in the ear canal of small animals; however, the current azole-based therapy applied to it has failed to achieve clinical success due to the antifungal resistance. This issue has encouraged the studies in natural products, such as Origanum vulgare (oregano), Origanum majorana (marjoram) and Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) essential oils, although their mechanism of action remains unclear. Malassezia pachydermatis specimens deriving from otitis cases in dogs (n = 22) and cats (n = 2) were subjected to CLSI M27-A3. Sorbitol protection and ergosterol effect were analyzed to investigate their mechanism of action. Fungistatic (MIC) …
The Effect Of Osteosubstitution By Platelet-Rich Autofibrin And Hydroxyapatite Ceramic With Ss-Tricalcium Phosphate On Biochemical Parameters Of Blood In Rabbits, Svitlana Shevchenko, Mykhailo Rublenko
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The paper presents the results of a rabbit blood biochemical study after the substitution of simulated defects in spongy and compact bone tissue by platelet-rich fibrin and its combination with hydroxyapatite granules with ß-tricalcium phosphate. The aim of the work is to establish the biochemical features of reparative osteogenesis in the time of osteosubstitution by platelet-enriched fibrin and its combination with hydroxyapatite and ß-tricalcium phosphate. Bone defects (d = 3 mm) were modeled in rabbits from control and experimental groups (n = 12) under general anaesthesia. In the control group, a replacement was performed with autologous fibrin enriched with platelets …
The Effect Of Microbial Inoculants And Molasses On Quality And In Vitro Digestibility Of Silages Prepared With Different Proportions Of Ryegrass And Hungarian Vetch, Gökhan Şen, Taşkin Erol, Kami̇l Kara, Mehmet Demi̇rci̇, Mehmet Aki̇f Karsli
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, it was aimed to determine the effect of microbial inoculants and molasses on the quality and in vitro digestibility of the silages ensiled from the cultivation of different proportions of ryegrass-Hungarian vetch mixtures grown in Central Anatolian conditions. For this purpose, 5% molasses and 10 g/ton (1.25 × 10$^{11}$ CFU/g) inoculant were added to silages of ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum L.) containing 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80% Hungarian vetch (Vicia pannonica L.), under laboratory conditions. The prepared silages were opened at the end of 60 days and their physical analysis, chemical contents, fermentation parameters, in vitro digestibilities using …
Effects Of Pueraria Lobata Leaf Powder As A Feed Additive On The Immune System And Growth Performance Of Broiler Chickens,
2022
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Effects Of Pueraria Lobata Leaf Powder As A Feed Additive On The Immune System And Growth Performance Of Broiler Chickens, Jianping Gong, Dong Wu, Mengchu Li, Xiaoyu Qiu, Ying Jiang, Jie Zhang, Wenping Huang
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The present research assessed the effect of different levels of Pueraria lobate leaf (PLL) on growth performance, immunity, antioxidant capacity, and blood index in broiler feed. A total of 384 at 21 days old chicks were assigned to 1 of 4 dietary treatments to examine the benefits of basal diet, basal diet +1% PLL, basal diet +2% PLL and basal diet +3% PLL. The trial was divided into 2 time periods, including starter from days 21-49 and finisher from days 50-70. The addition of 2% and 3% PLL powder to diets increased total protein content, triglycerides, albumin, and low-density lipoprotein …
