Sheep and sheep products are economically valuable all over the world, including Turkey. They are... more Sheep and sheep products are economically valuable all over the world, including Turkey. They are a significant source of animal protein, especially in human nutrition (2). Long-tailed Kıvırcık is a native Turkish sheep breed that accounts for 6.8% of the total sheep population in Turkey. This breed, which is widely raised in the Thrace, Marmara, and Aegean regions of Turkey, is also grown in Bulgaria and Greece, where they are known as Traki (8). During pregnancy in sheep, the nutritional requirements of the fetus and consequently the mother increase. Since 70-80% of fetal growth occurs towards the end of pregnancy, the energy needs of late pregnant ewes are significantly greater (41). During pregnancy, maternal tissues contribute to providing the energy required by the fetus. This situation causes changes in the mother’s biochemical parameters, such as glucose, cholesterol, and total protein. Through the examination and evaluation of these parameters, abnormalities in metabolism c...
The teat canal–one of the primary defense mechanisms of the udder–ensures the milk flow during mi... more The teat canal–one of the primary defense mechanisms of the udder–ensures the milk flow during milking in bovines and prevents pathogens from entering the udder by forming a barrier through the elastic muscle and keratin layers tightly closing the surrounding area. The current study investigated the effects of blood calcium status on teat closure in cows after milking. The study covered 200 healthy teats, of which 100 were from normocalcemic (NC) cows and 100 were from subclinical hypocalcemic (SCH) cows. Teat canal length (TCL) and width (TCW) were measured with ultrasonography at 0-min pre-milking and 15- and 30-mins post-milking. Cylindrically shaped teat canal volume (TCV) was calculated by deriving from TCL and TCW. Time-dependent changes in teat canal closure and their relationships with blood calcium levels were analyzed. The results showed that the calcium level did not affect TCL, TCW, and TCV (P > 0.05) during the 15 minutes post-milking period. However, TCL (P < 0.0...
The purpose of this study is to determine the Body Condition Score (BCS), which is subjectively m... more The purpose of this study is to determine the Body Condition Score (BCS), which is subjectively measured in dairy cattle with inspection and palpation of backfat thickness, objectively by using transrectal ultrasonography examination method after delivery. Fortyfour cows, randomly selected from 350 dairy cattle with average 650 kg live weight and 2 6 lactation number have been used. Cows have been separated in two groups according to BCS; which are: Group 1 (BCS ≤ 3) 22 cows (“V” shape observed upon lateral view of pelvis, BCS equal to or below 3) and Group 2 (BCS ˃ 3) 22 cows (“U” shape observed upon lateral view of pelvis, BCS above 3). Subcutaneous fat thickness have been determined by examining body thickness using ultrasonographic imaging above the skin. In this study, ultrasonographic images were obtained by transrectal ultrasound examination method for the first time, and backfat thickness was determined and presented for literature. In the transrectal ultrasound examination;...
Bu calismada 22-30 gunluk gebe kedilerde abort olusturmak amaciyla kullanilan aglepristonun bazi ... more Bu calismada 22-30 gunluk gebe kedilerde abort olusturmak amaciyla kullanilan aglepristonun bazi hematolojik ve biyokimyasal parametreler uzerine etkisi arastirildi. Gebelikleri ultrasonografi ile belirlenen 20 adet kedi rastgele iki gruba ayrildi 1. gruba (n:15) 24 saat ara ile iki kez 15mg/kg dozda aglepriston subcutan uygulanarak deney grubu, 2. gruba (n:5) ayni anda ayni dozda serum fizyolojik uygulanarak kontrol grubu olusturuldu. Her iki gruptaki hayvanlarin tamami her gun klinik muayeneden gecirildi. 15 gun boyunca 2 gunde bir kan ornekleri alinarak kan sayim cihazinda hemoglobin miktari (Hb), hematokrit orani (HCT), akyuvar sayisi (WBC) belirlendi. Kan ure azotu (BUN), kreatinin, Aspartat aminotransferaz (AST), Alanin aminotransferaz (ALT), bilirubin, glukoz olcumleri Reflotron cihazinda yapildi. Calismamizda aglepriston uygulanan deney grubundaki 15 hayvandan 14 tanesinin abort yaptigi (% 94.4), 1 tanesinin normal gebelik suresi sonunda saglikli dogum yaptigi gozlendi. Yapi...
The purpose of this study is to determine the Body Condition Score (BCS), which is subjectively m... more The purpose of this study is to determine the Body Condition Score (BCS), which is subjectively measured in dairy cattle with inspection and palpation of backfat thickness, objectively by using transrectal ultrasonography examination method after delivery. Fortyfour cows, randomly selected from 350 dairy cattle with average 650 kg live weight and 2 6 lactation number have been used. Cows have been separated in two groups according to BCS; which are: Group 1 (BCS ≤ 3) 22 cows (“V” shape observed upon lateral view of pelvis, BCS equal to or below 3) and Group 2 (BCS ˃ 3) 22 cows (“U” shape observed upon lateral view of pelvis, BCS above 3). Subcutaneous fat thickness have been determined by examining body thickness using ultrasonographic imaging above the skin. In this study, ultrasonographic images were obtained by transrectal ultrasound examination method for the first time, and backfat thickness was determined and presented for literature. In the transrectal ultrasound examination;...
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) applied ... more The aim of this study was to determine the effect of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) applied in postpartum (pp) period on ovarian follicle development, serum estradiol concentration, serum progesterone concentration, the calving-to-first oestrus (calving-to-first insemination) interval, and conception at first insemination. The material of this study consisted of 20 cows on day 14 pp. Cows included in this study were randomly divided into two groups. Cows in the first group, were treated with eCG (500 IU Folligon; Intervet, Holland) for 14 days. No treatment was applied to the second group, and it was left as a control group, Ovarian follicle diameters were measured by ultrasonographic examination on days 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 pp in all animals included in the study. Serum estradiol and progesterone were from blood samples taken on the same days. All animals included in the study were followed up until the first observable oestrus was detected, and they were inseminated 12 hours...
Sheep and sheep products are economically valuable all over the world, including Turkey. They are... more Sheep and sheep products are economically valuable all over the world, including Turkey. They are a significant source of animal protein, especially in human nutrition (2). Long-tailed Kıvırcık is a native Turkish sheep breed that accounts for 6.8% of the total sheep population in Turkey. This breed, which is widely raised in the Thrace, Marmara, and Aegean regions of Turkey, is also grown in Bulgaria and Greece, where they are known as Traki (8). During pregnancy in sheep, the nutritional requirements of the fetus and consequently the mother increase. Since 70-80% of fetal growth occurs towards the end of pregnancy, the energy needs of late pregnant ewes are significantly greater (41). During pregnancy, maternal tissues contribute to providing the energy required by the fetus. This situation causes changes in the mother’s biochemical parameters, such as glucose, cholesterol, and total protein. Through the examination and evaluation of these parameters, abnormalities in metabolism c...
The teat canal–one of the primary defense mechanisms of the udder–ensures the milk flow during mi... more The teat canal–one of the primary defense mechanisms of the udder–ensures the milk flow during milking in bovines and prevents pathogens from entering the udder by forming a barrier through the elastic muscle and keratin layers tightly closing the surrounding area. The current study investigated the effects of blood calcium status on teat closure in cows after milking. The study covered 200 healthy teats, of which 100 were from normocalcemic (NC) cows and 100 were from subclinical hypocalcemic (SCH) cows. Teat canal length (TCL) and width (TCW) were measured with ultrasonography at 0-min pre-milking and 15- and 30-mins post-milking. Cylindrically shaped teat canal volume (TCV) was calculated by deriving from TCL and TCW. Time-dependent changes in teat canal closure and their relationships with blood calcium levels were analyzed. The results showed that the calcium level did not affect TCL, TCW, and TCV (P > 0.05) during the 15 minutes post-milking period. However, TCL (P < 0.0...
The purpose of this study is to determine the Body Condition Score (BCS), which is subjectively m... more The purpose of this study is to determine the Body Condition Score (BCS), which is subjectively measured in dairy cattle with inspection and palpation of backfat thickness, objectively by using transrectal ultrasonography examination method after delivery. Fortyfour cows, randomly selected from 350 dairy cattle with average 650 kg live weight and 2 6 lactation number have been used. Cows have been separated in two groups according to BCS; which are: Group 1 (BCS ≤ 3) 22 cows (“V” shape observed upon lateral view of pelvis, BCS equal to or below 3) and Group 2 (BCS ˃ 3) 22 cows (“U” shape observed upon lateral view of pelvis, BCS above 3). Subcutaneous fat thickness have been determined by examining body thickness using ultrasonographic imaging above the skin. In this study, ultrasonographic images were obtained by transrectal ultrasound examination method for the first time, and backfat thickness was determined and presented for literature. In the transrectal ultrasound examination;...
Bu calismada 22-30 gunluk gebe kedilerde abort olusturmak amaciyla kullanilan aglepristonun bazi ... more Bu calismada 22-30 gunluk gebe kedilerde abort olusturmak amaciyla kullanilan aglepristonun bazi hematolojik ve biyokimyasal parametreler uzerine etkisi arastirildi. Gebelikleri ultrasonografi ile belirlenen 20 adet kedi rastgele iki gruba ayrildi 1. gruba (n:15) 24 saat ara ile iki kez 15mg/kg dozda aglepriston subcutan uygulanarak deney grubu, 2. gruba (n:5) ayni anda ayni dozda serum fizyolojik uygulanarak kontrol grubu olusturuldu. Her iki gruptaki hayvanlarin tamami her gun klinik muayeneden gecirildi. 15 gun boyunca 2 gunde bir kan ornekleri alinarak kan sayim cihazinda hemoglobin miktari (Hb), hematokrit orani (HCT), akyuvar sayisi (WBC) belirlendi. Kan ure azotu (BUN), kreatinin, Aspartat aminotransferaz (AST), Alanin aminotransferaz (ALT), bilirubin, glukoz olcumleri Reflotron cihazinda yapildi. Calismamizda aglepriston uygulanan deney grubundaki 15 hayvandan 14 tanesinin abort yaptigi (% 94.4), 1 tanesinin normal gebelik suresi sonunda saglikli dogum yaptigi gozlendi. Yapi...
The purpose of this study is to determine the Body Condition Score (BCS), which is subjectively m... more The purpose of this study is to determine the Body Condition Score (BCS), which is subjectively measured in dairy cattle with inspection and palpation of backfat thickness, objectively by using transrectal ultrasonography examination method after delivery. Fortyfour cows, randomly selected from 350 dairy cattle with average 650 kg live weight and 2 6 lactation number have been used. Cows have been separated in two groups according to BCS; which are: Group 1 (BCS ≤ 3) 22 cows (“V” shape observed upon lateral view of pelvis, BCS equal to or below 3) and Group 2 (BCS ˃ 3) 22 cows (“U” shape observed upon lateral view of pelvis, BCS above 3). Subcutaneous fat thickness have been determined by examining body thickness using ultrasonographic imaging above the skin. In this study, ultrasonographic images were obtained by transrectal ultrasound examination method for the first time, and backfat thickness was determined and presented for literature. In the transrectal ultrasound examination;...
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) applied ... more The aim of this study was to determine the effect of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) applied in postpartum (pp) period on ovarian follicle development, serum estradiol concentration, serum progesterone concentration, the calving-to-first oestrus (calving-to-first insemination) interval, and conception at first insemination. The material of this study consisted of 20 cows on day 14 pp. Cows included in this study were randomly divided into two groups. Cows in the first group, were treated with eCG (500 IU Folligon; Intervet, Holland) for 14 days. No treatment was applied to the second group, and it was left as a control group, Ovarian follicle diameters were measured by ultrasonographic examination on days 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 pp in all animals included in the study. Serum estradiol and progesterone were from blood samples taken on the same days. All animals included in the study were followed up until the first observable oestrus was detected, and they were inseminated 12 hours...
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