Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences - 2015; 31(4)

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

2015-12-01

Aim: 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.

Serum oxidative status and biochemical parameter levels during in Saanen goats

İbrahim Aydın, Ayşe Merve Köse — 2015-12-01

Aim: 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.

Serum concentrations of some ions in clinically healthy camels (Camelus dromedarius)

2015-12-01

Aim: 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.

Determination of the effect of Corynebacterium cutis lysate treatment on the cytokine levels in sheep

2015-12-01

Aim: 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.

A serological investigation of Blue Tongue Virus infection in sheep breeds in Karaman province

2015-12-01

Aim: 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.

Investigation of the presence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in commercial layers

Zeki Aras, Gökçenur Sanioğlu — 2015-12-01

Aim: 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.

Swine kidney worm in Bangladesh: An abattoir survey

2015-12-01

Aim: 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.

Liveweights and some body measurements of Honamlı goats and kids protected in breeder conditions

Bekir Gök, Ahmet Hamdi Aktaş, İbrahim Halıcı, Hüseyin Baş — 2015-12-01

Aim: 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.

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, Gülşen Çopur Akpınar, Sibel Canoğulları, Mikail Baylan — 2015-12-01

Aim: 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.

A Case of traumatic myiasis in a dog caused by Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Nermin Işık, Bilal Dik — 2015-12-01

A 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.