Analysis of cardiac arrhythmias and electrocardiographic indices of clinically healthy saanen goats in different sexes and age groups

eng Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences 1309-6958 2146-1953 0000-00-00 31 4 192 196 1092 article Analysis of cardiac arrhythmias and electrocardiographic indices of clinically healthy saanen goats in different sexes and age groups Amir Saeed Samimi 1 Seyyed Morteza Aghamiri 1 Javad Tajik 1 Talieh Taheri 1 Reza Eshteraki 1 Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, IranAim: Normal electrocardiographic indices taken from clinically healthy Saanen goats are evaluated. Materials and Methods: Totally 47 clinically healthy Saanen goats were assigned to two comprising groups: male, female (non pregnant), kids and adults. Also, goats were divided into three groups according to their age, including: G1 <1 year, 1 year ≤ G2 <3 years, and G3 ≥3 years. Results: The heart rate ranged from 71.4 to 187.5 beats/min (118.53±4.73). Sinus arrhythmia was diagnosed in 36.2% of Saanen goats, which was the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia. Conclusion: It may be stated that some value for the electrocardiographic indices of Saanen goats differ from that of other breeds, and little effect of sex and age on electrocardiographic parameters is reported. http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1092 Electrocardiographic indicescardiac arrhythmiasSaanen goat eng Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences 1309-6958 2146-1953 0000-00-00 31 4 197 203 1094 article Serum oxidative status and biochemical parameter levels during in saanen goats İbrahim Aydın 1 Ayşe Merve Köse 2 Selçuk Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Doğum ve Jinekoloji Anabilim Dalı, Konya, TürkiyeMustafa Kemal Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Doğum ve Jinekoloji Anabilim Dalı, Hatay, TürkiyeAim: The aim of this study is to determination of the alterations in serum oxidative status and biochemical parameters during pregnancy in Saanen goats. Materials and Methods: In this study, blood samples were taken prior to pregnancy at 1., 2., 3., 4., 5. months of gestation and after parturition from 15 female Saanen goats. Serum malondialdehid and antioxidant activity levels were measured with ELISA reader, whereas biochemical parameters were with autoanalyser. Results: Malondialdehyde concentration decreased dramatically in gestation and after parturition and it decreased to it's the lowest value at 3. month of gestation (P<0.05). Antioxidant activity concentrations increased gradually and it reached to it's the highest value at 3. month of gestation (P<0.05). A fluctuation was determined in serum liver damage indicators. Serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels determined to be increased at 3. and 5. months whereas gamma glutamyl transferase at 1. month (P<0.05). Blood urea nitrogen levels determined to be increased at 5. month (P<0.05). Conclusion: It can be suggested that oxidative stress occurs during gestation in goats. However, antioxidant capacity can prevent lipid peroxidation in goats which feed properly. http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1094 Goatgestationmalondialdehydeantioxidant activitybiochemical parameters eng Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences 1309-6958 2146-1953 0000-00-00 31 4 204 208 1099 article Serum concentrations of some ions in clinically healthy camels (camelus dromedarius) Javad Tajik 1 Alireza Sazmand 2 Seyed Hossein Hekmati Moghaddam 3 Aria Rasooli 4 Yahya Aneh Mohammadzadeh 5 Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, IranInstitute of Parasitology, Department of Pathobiology, University of Veterinary Vienna, Vienna, AustriaDepartment of Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Paramedicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IranDepartment of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, IranVeterinary Practitioner, Gonbad, IranAim: Evaluation of the effects of season, sex and age on serum concentrations of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium in dromedarian camels. Material and Method: Serum calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium values were obtained from 180 clinically healthy animals. Results: Serum concentration of potassium showed a significant difference between the two sexes (P<0.049). Also, serum potassium and calcium levels had significant difference between the different age groups of camels (P<0.007 and P<0.001, respectively) and had significant correlation with the age of the animals (r=0.216, P<0.004 and r=-0.205, P<0.006, respectively). There were significant differences between summer and winter seasons in the serum concentrations of calcium (P<0.012), phosphorus (P<0.001), potassium (P<0.001) and magnesium (P<0.004). Conclusion: It may be stated that season, sex and age effect the serum concentrations of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium in dromedarian camels. http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1099 Serum ionsagesexseasonCamelus dromedarius eng Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences 1309-6958 2146-1953 0000-00-00 31 4 209 213 1091 article Determination of the effect of corynebacterium cutis lysate treatment on the cytokine levels in sheep Ayşe Er 1 Orhan Çorum 1 2 Orhan 2 1 Burak Dik 1 Emre Bahçivan 1 3 Emre 3 1 Hatice Eser 1 2 Hatice 2 1 Enver Yazar 1 Selçuk Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Farmakoloji ve Toksikoloji Anabilim Dalı, Konya, Türkiye Dicle Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Farmakoloji ve Toksikoloji Anabilim Dalı, Diyarbakır, TürkiyeKafkas Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Farmakoloji ve Toksikoloji Anabilim Dalı, Kars, TürkiyeAim: The aim of this research was to determine the effect of Corynebacterium cutis lysate on cytokine levels including hemogram and routine biochemical parameters in sheep. Materials and Methods: In the research, 10 male yearling Merino sheep was used. Recommended dose (8 mg, 0.4 mL) of Corynebacterium cutis lysate (Ultra-corn® Inj.) was administered subcutaneously at a single dose to each animal. Before (0 hour, control) and after the treatments, blood samples were obtained from v. jugularis at 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. Concentrations of serum Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), Interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and IL-10 were determined with ELISA reader. Hemogram values (White blood cell, red blood cell, platelet, hematocrit, hemoglobin) were determined with hemocell counter, whereas biochemical values (Creatine kinase-MB, alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma glutamyltransferase, total protein, albumin, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine) were analyzed with autoanalyzer. Results: Corynebacterium cutis lysate caused fluctuations on the cytokine levels (P>0.05). Hemogram parameters did not change statistically significant, while fluctuations were determined (P<0.05) in some biochemical values (Alkaline phosphatase, total protein, albumin, creatinine). Conclusion: It may be stated that treatment of Corynebacterium cutis lysate has no impressive effect on the cytokine levels, and detailed researches are need to determine the effect of Corynebacterium cutis lysate on the passive immunity. http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1091 Corynebacterium cutiscytokinesheep eng Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences 1309-6958 2146-1953 0000-00-00 31 4 214 217 1096 article A serological investigation of blue tongue virus infection in sheep breeds in karaman province Sibel Yavru 1 Oguzhan Avci 1 Orhan Yapici 1 2 Orhan 2 1 Oya Bulut 1 Atilla Simsek 1 Mehmet Kale 3 Department of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Selcuk, Konya, TurkeyFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas, Bishkek, KyrgyzstanDepartment of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Burdur, TurkeyAim: The aim of this study was to describe the seroprevalence rate of Blue Tongue Virus in sheep flocks in Karaman. Materials and Methods: A total of 350 sheep blood serum samples were collected from 5 flocks (70 from each flocks) that were randomly selected. Samples were tested against to Blue Tongue Virus antibodies by a commercial competitive enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA). Results: Prevalence of antibodies to Blue Tongue Virus in flocks was 32.85%, 28.57%, 25.71%, 37.14%, 41.42%, respectively. Out of 350 serum samples, 116 (33.14%) were positive for Blue Tongue Virus specific antibodies by cELISA. Conclusion: The climate conditions of Turkey might be suitable for the survival of Culicoides vectors of Blue Tongue Virus; hence sheep folks should be controlled constantly in term of BTV. http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1096 Blue Tongue VirussheepcELISACulicoides eng Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences 1309-6958 2146-1953 0000-00-00 31 4 218 221 1100 article Investigation of the presence of escherichia coli o157:h7 in commercial layers Zeki Aras 1 Gökçenur Sanioğlu 1 Aksaray Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Kampüs, Aksaray, TürkiyeAim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 strain in cloacal swab samples of clinically healthy commercial layers. Materials and Methods: A total of 200 cloacal swab samples were collected from laying hens at 10 different layer flocks in Konya province. All samples were examined by bacteriological culture method. Verotoxin productions of isolates were detected by lateral flow assay kit. Results: A total of 19 sorbitol negative E. coli strains were isolated from 19 (9.5%) of 200 cloacal swap samples. Three (1.5%) of the isolates were identified as E. coli O157 and one (0.5%) of them was found E. coli O157:H7 positive. The production of verotoxin 1 and 2 was detected in E. coli O157:H7 isolate. Conclusion: It may be stated that the occurrence of E. coli O157 and E. coli O157:H7 in cloacal swap samples of layers may be important in veterinary and human public health. http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1100 Escherichia coli O157:H7verotoxinlayer eng Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences 1309-6958 2146-1953 0000-00-00 31 4 222 226 1097 article Swine kidney worm in bangladesh: an abattoir survey Ausraful Islam 1 Anisuzzaman 1 Jhunu Rani Roy 1 Md. Golam Yasin 1 Sharmin Shahid Labony 1 Md. Mokbul Hossain 2 Md. Abdul Alim 1 Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, BangladeshDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, BangladeshAim: Prevalence and pathologic aspects of kidney worm infection in indigenous pigs were described after post-mortem examination. Materials and Methods: Viscera of the pigs from the slaughter houses were collected. Kidneys, peri-renal fats, ureters, lungs, liver and mesenteric lymph nodes were examined for both gross and microscopic lesions. Results: Of the 76 pigs 16 (21%) were infected with the worm. Adult parasites from renal pelvis, ureter, peri-renal fats and from renal cortex were recovered. Grossly, the affected kidneys were swollen, congested and marked with creamy-white necrotic foci visible from the surface. Peri-renal adipose and connective tissues were also congested and marked with necrotic foci. Histopathological studies revealed massive infiltration of the renal parenchyma mainly with eosinophils, however, some neutrophils and mononuclear cells were also detected, suggesting interstitial nephritis. In most of the cases, cross-sections of embedded parasites were observed in peri-renal tissues. Conclusion: Swine kidney worm is a serious problem in pig that causes severe distortion of renal normal architecture. http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1097 Swinekidney worm eng Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences 1309-6958 2146-1953 0000-00-00 31 4 227 234 1093 article Liveweights and some body measurements of honamlı goats and kids protected in breeder conditions Bekir Gök 1 Ahmet Hamdi Aktaş 1 İbrahim Halıcı 1 Hüseyin Baş 1 Bahri Dağdaş Uluslararası Tarımsal Araştırma Enstitüsü, Hayvancılık Araştırma Bölümleri, Konya, TürkiyeAim: This study was conducted to determine the liveweights and some body measurements of Honamlı goats and kids in 3 flocks protected in Antalya, Isparta and Konya provinces. Materials and Methods: In the study, liveweights of 624 does and 70 bucks and some body measurements of 75 does and 70 bucks and birth weights, liveweights and some body measurements at days 90 and 180 and average daily gains of 75 male and 75 female kids were determined. Results: In terms of liveweights and many body measurements in does and bucks, there were significant differences (P<0.05-0.001) between the regions and between the ages. With regard to liveweights in kids, there were significant differences (P<0.001) between the regions at day 90, but there were insignificant differences at day 180. Differences for average daily gains between the regions were significant (P<0.05-0.001) in all periods. In terms of investigated body measurements of kids, there were significant differences (P<0.05-0.001) between regions at day 90, but the differences were insignificant at day 180, except nose length (P<0.002). Conclusion: It can be concluded that in terms of LWs and many body measurements of goats in Antalya are high than the goats in Konya and Isparta, and also the growth rates of kids in Antalya are high than the kids in Konya and Isparta. It can also be expressed that the growth rates of Honamlı kids protected in breeder conditions are in satisfactory level under pasture condition. http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1093 Honamlı goatkidgenetic resourceliveweightsbody measurements eng Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences 1309-6958 2146-1953 0000-00-00 31 4 235 241 1098 article Determination of some external and internal quality traits of japanese quail (coturnix coturnix japonica) eggs on the basis of eggshell colour and spot colour Sema Alaşahan 1 Gülşen Çopur Akpınar 2 Sibel Canoğulları 3 Mikail Baylan 4 Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mustafa Kemal, Hatay, TurkeyDepartment of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mustafa Kemal, Hatay, TurkeyAnimal Production and Technologies, Agricultural Science and Technologies Faculty, Nigde University, Niğde, TurkeyDepartment of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Çukurova University, Adana, TurkeyAim: In this study was aimed to determining internal and external quality of quail eggs with different eggshell colour, spot colour and spottiness. Material and Methods: In this study, daily collected 318 eggs were used. The treatment groups were classified as those with very large brown spots on greyish white eggshell colour (I), black spots of varying size on greyish white eggshell colour (II), large brown spots on brown eggshell colour (III), widely distributed brown spots on brown eggshell colour (IV), and blue spots of varying size on greyish white eggshell colour (V). The eggs were individually numbered. External quality characteristics were identified before egg broken out. After eggs were broken out, long and short diameter of albumen, albumen height, yolk diameter and yolk height were evaluated. Results: The differences for value of eggshell percentage and shell index between groups were statistically significant (P<0.01). The differences for albumen index, yolk index and Haugh unit between groups were significant (P<0.01, P<0. 001). Conclusion: It may be expressed that eggshell colour and spot colour in quail eggs are significantly affected egg quailty characteristics like eggshell percentage, shell eggs index, albumen index, yolk index and haugh unit. http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1098 Quaileggshell and spot colourexternal and internal quality eng Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences 1309-6958 2146-1953 0000-00-00 31 4 242 244 1095 article A case of traumatic myiasis in a dog caused by lucilia sericata (diptera: calliphoridae) Nermin Işık 1 Bilal Dik 1 Selçuk Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Parazitoloji Anabilim Dalı, Konya, TürkiyeA male dog was brought to the Selcuk University, Faculty of Veterinary Clinics with the complaint of injury. On examination, hundreds of larvae were observed around its left ear. Larvae were identified depending on the morphological characters of the anterior spiracles, cephalo-pharyngeal skeleton and slits of the posterior spiracles. The larvae were detected as the third stage larvae of Lucilia sericata. http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1095 Lucilia sericatadogtraumatic myiasis