The effect of ferula communis l. on body-relative organ weight, serum and tissue oxidative status, biochemical and pathological changes in rats exposed to continuous light

The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of Ferula communis L. on growth performance, relative organ weights, tissue and serum oxidative status, and biochemical and histopathological changes in rats exposed to continuous light. Rats exposed to continuous light for 10 days were given F. communis orally. Daily body weight was recorded, and rats were euthanized by cervical dislocation. Blood was collected to determine relative organ weights, followed by immediate biochemical and histopathological analysis of the organs. Serum and tissue oxidative status were measured. Continuous light exposure in rats resulted in weight loss, decreased ovary, uterus, and kidney weights, diminished total antioxidant status (TAS) along with increased cortisol, total oxidant status, and oxidative stress index. However, F. communis treatment reduced serum cortisol concentration and alleviated oxidative stress by increasing TAS even under prolonged light exposure conditions. Neither continuous light exposure nor F. communis treatment caused significant changes in malondialdehyde and glutathione in organ tissues. Although continuous light caused an increase in the number of cystic follicles, F. communis treatment did not seem to have a positive effect on cystic follicle formation. In conclusion, continuous light exposure stressed the rats and increased cortisol, as well as stimulated oxidative stress and cystic follicle formation. F. communis treatment can help alleviate the harmful effects of constant light exposure

Identification of Normal Retina's Variations in Kars Shepherd Dogs via Fundoscopic Examination

The purpose of this study was to use fundoscopic examination to identify normal variations in the retinas of Kars Shepherd Dogs, which are raised in northeastern Turkey, particularly in the province of Kars and the surrounding area. The study was carried out on 50 healthy Kars Shepherd Dogs of different ages and genders. The tapetal fundus was observed to be granular and green-yellow-blue in color, while the nontapetal fundus was observed to be dark colored (dark brown). No statistically significant difference was found between male and female (P > 0.05) for the existence of these granules in the tapetal region. The optic disc was found to be light pink in color and oval in shape with rounded corners. Although the disc was generally located in the tapetal region, it was also found to be located at the intersection of the tapetal and nontapetal regions. No statistically significant difference was found between the dogs regarding the location of the optical disc with respect to the age or gender of the dogs (P > 0.05). In conclusion, Kars Shepherd Dogs were found to have a granular, green-yellow-blue tapetum, a dark colored non-tapetum, and an optic disc that was light pink in color and oval in shape with rounded corners; therefore we arrived at the conclusion that the color and variations that we found were breed-specific, as were the other morphological characteristics

Oestrus synchronisation with progesterone-containing sponge and equine chorionic gonadotropin in Pirlak ewes during the non-breeding season: can Toryum improve fertility parameters?

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the vitamins, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid and minerals in the supplement Toryum administered before and during oestrus synchronisation on some fertility parameters of ewes during the non-breeding season

Effects of Age and Sex on Meat Quality of Turkish Native Geese Raised Under A Free-Range System

This study was conducted to determine the effects of sex and age on meat quality characteristics of Turkish native geese raised under a free-range system. The range of least squares means for age and sex subgroups in terms of ultimate pH, water holding capacity (WHC), drip loss (DL), cooking loss (CL) and Warner-Bratzler shear force (SF) were 5.74-5.88, 8.99-9.69%, 3.36-3.63%, 27.67-29.97% and 3.15-3.38 kg/cm2, respectively. Least squares means for colour characteristics of breast skin were 61.97-62.60 for lightness (L*), 5.11-5.84 for redness (a*) and 11.18-12.26 for yellowness (b*) according to age and sex groups. Colour variables of breast meat were 40.15-40.59 for L*, 12.30-13.61 for a* and 0.83-1.16 for b* parameters. While the effect of age on breast meat quality characteristics were not significant (P > 0.05), sex affected on ultimate pH and a* parameter significantly (P 0.05)

Frequency of dog erythrocyte antigen 1.1 in 4 breeds native to different areas in Turkey

Background: Dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 1.1 is the most important RBC antigen clinically, as it is highly immunogenic and causes acute hemolytic transfusion reactions (HTR) in sensitized dogs