The Relationship between Body Dimensions and Fat Deposits in Herik Lambs

The aim of this research was to determine the relationships between some body measurements and fat deposits in the Herik lamb, reared in the central Black Sea Region of Turkey. In this study, data on 20 single-born male Herik lambs, namely 10 with short, round, fat tail, and 10 with long, semi-fat tails, were used. They were finished for an average of 105 days under intensive management after weaning and slaughtered at an average body weight of 40 kg. Several body measurements were taken before slaughter. Carcasses were cut into sections which were separated into meat, bone and fat. Weights of tail, carcass and non-carcass fat were recorded and used in the calculation of the total body fat weight. The highest correlation coefficient was between tail fat weight and the upper tail circumference (r=0.937, P<0.01), and the lowest was between the fat tail weight and tail length (r=0.059). The upper and lower tail circumferences explained 88% of total variation in the tail weight, and 71% of total variation in total body fat, respectively. In conclusion, lower and upper tail circumference can be used to predict fat tail weight, as well as total body fat, in Herik lambs. More detailed studies are needed for the determination of the relationship between body measurements and fat deposits and to improve the carcass characteristics of Herik lambs

Effects of different lairage times after long distance transportation on carcass and meat quality characteristics of Hungarian Simmental bulls

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of three lairage times (24 h, 48 h and 72 h) on the meat quality of tame trained to lead Hungarian Simmental bulls subjected to long commercial transportation of approximately 1800 km. A total of 30 bulls, with an average age of 24 months, were used. During the lairage, bulls received 0.5 kg concentrate feed per animal per day and ad libitum access to the hay and water. As the lairage duration increased, the pH(ult) decreased (P < 0.05). Bulls lairaged for 24 h had lower L*, b* and H* values than those lairaged for 48 h and 72 h (P < 0.05). The effect of lairage time on WHC, cooking loss and Warner-Bratzler shear force values was not significant. The b* value was considered the best predictor of muscle pH(ult). In conclusion, 72 h quiet lairage time is recommended after transportation in order to prevent the adverse effects of transportation on meat quality. Crown Copyright (C) 2013 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

Effect of lairage time after short distance transport on some biochemical stress parameters and meat quality of Karayaka lambs

Sheep are transported for various causes such as sale, breeding and slaughter. Several potential stressors which impair the meat quality affect sheep during the transport. Lairage is a common commercial practise to get rid of transportation stress before slaughter

EFFECTS OF STOCKING DENSITY OF LAMBS ON BIOCHEMICAL STRESS PARAMETERS AND MEAT QUALITY RELATED TO COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of stocking density (0.20 and 0.27 m(2)/lamb) during transportation on certain biochemical stress parameters and meat quality characteristics of fifty-five Karayaka lambs divided into two groups. The front compartment of the trailer was loaded at high stocking density (HD: 0.20 m(2)/lamb; n=33) and the remainder was loaded at low stocking density (LD: 0.27 m(2)/lamb; n=22). The distance was approximately 130 km and duration was 2 h 15 min. Blood samples were taken just before and just after transportation. Glucose (P0.05). Transportation with a stocking density of 0.20 m(2)/lamb resulted in higher stress responses in lambs compared with a stocking density of 0.27 m(2)/lamb. However, increased stress in the HD group did not lead to any adverse effects on meat quality characteristics. In the determination of stocking density, a compromise that gives animal welfare and commercial objectives equal status would improve the current situation

Slaughter and carcass characteristics of Herik male lambs raised under a finishing system

The aim of this study was to determine the slaughter and carcass characteristics of Herik lambs finished under intensive husbandry conditions. Twenty single male lambs, ten of which had long, semifat tails and ten of which had short, round, and fat tails, all with an average live weight of 20 kg, were used in the study. Concentrate feed and fresh water were given ad libitum and alfalfa hay as forage was given in the amount of 300 g/lamb per day. The lambs were slaughtered when they reached a final weight of 42 kg. The average hot and cold dressing percentages, based on empty body weight (36.400 kg) of Herik carcasses, were 52.56% and 51.74%, respectively. In this study, Herik lamb carcasses had measurements similar to other indigenous Turkish sheep genotypes, except for the carcasses of the Bafra breed. The carcass components of Herik male lambs, except for the foreleg, are similar to other indigenous breeds. Consequently, Herik lambs might be considered as an indigenous genetic source for meat production under the intensive fattening system

Meat quality traits of male Herik lambs raised under an intensive fattening system

The aim of the study was to determine certain meat quality traits of Herik lambs finished under the intensive husbandry conditions. Twenty single male lambs with an average final weight of 42 kg were used in the study. Concentrate feed and fresh water were given ad libitum, whereas 300 g of alfalfa per lamb per day was provided. At 24 h postmortem, the pH levels were 5.51, 5.63, and 5.24 for musculus longissimus dorsi, musculus semitendinosus, and musculus semimembranosus, respectively. The corresponding Warner-Bratzler shear force values (P < 0.001) of cooked meat were 3.359, 2.318, and 3.601 respectively. At 24 h postmortem, the L-star(42.18) and a(star) (19.95) values of Herik lambs were near the acceptable values of L-star(34-35) and a(star)(19.00). At 72 h postmortem, cooking loss and water holding capacity were 34.78% and 10.55%, respectively. Chemical composition traits, namely dry matter (26.35%), protein (22.21%), ether extraction (2.98%), and ash percentage (1.02%), were similar to those of other indigenous breeds. Consequently, these results indicated that the meat of Herik lambs may be suitable for sale after the lambs are raised under an intensive fattening system

Effects of Stocking Density of Lambs on Biochemical Stress Parameters and Meat Quality Related to Commercial Transportation

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of stocking density (0.20 and 0.27 m(2)/lamb) during transportation on certain biochemical stress parameters and meat quality characteristics of fifty-five Karayaka lambs divided into two groups. The front compartment of the trailer was loaded at high stocking density (HD: 0.20 m(2)/lamb; n=33) and the remainder was loaded at low stocking density (LD: 0.27 m(2)/lamb; n=22). The distance was approximately 130 km and duration was 2 h 15 min. Blood samples were taken just before and just after transportation. Glucose (P0.05). Transportation with a stocking density of 0.20 m(2)/lamb resulted in higher stress responses in lambs compared with a stocking density of 0.27 m(2)/lamb. However, increased stress in the HD group did not lead to any adverse effects on meat quality characteristics. In the determination of stocking density, a compromise that gives animal welfare and commercial objectives equal status would improve the current situation

GEOPORTAL: TUBITAK UZAY Satellite Data Processing and Sharing System

Over the years, rapidly developing satellite technologies have greatly increased the amount and size of data; e.g. high resolution imagery of 31 cm (e.g. World View 3) and even video. As satellites become increasingly more complex and remote sensing capabilities improve, the demands on faster and more accurate data processing to enable the full potential of data exploitation likewise increases. In this light, TUBITAK UZAY has developed a satellite image processing and sharing platform, dubbed GEOPORTAL, to provide the software and informatics infrastructure required to facilitate sharing and processing. GEOPORTAL also includes modules enabling critical functions, such as radiometric and geometric correction, as well as other core satellite image processing routines, to serve images in formats ready for research and remote sensing applications

The etiology and autopsy findings in Colchicine intoxication-related deaths

Colchicine is a drug which has a very narrow therapeutic range. This drug has been commonly used for Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), Behcets disease, gout arthritis and acute pseudo gout attacks. In this study, the investigation reports and autopsy reports written by the Council of Forensic Medicine of Ankara between the years 2010-2014 were retrospectively analyzed to find out presence in the cases related to colchicine. Six cases were identified as colchicine intoxication, while three of them used colchicine for medical purpose. In four cases, colchicine was found to have been used for suicidal purpose. Among these four cases, two used colchicine for treatment. In all of our cases, colchicine was detected in bile specimen. Alveolar pulmonary edema and petechial hemorrhage were observed in the lung in all cases. Colchicine was detected in blood in four of the cases. In two cases, the concentration was found to be in therapeutic ranges (0,012 mg/L and 0,018 mg/L), while the other two, in lethal levels (0.099 mg/L and 0,264 mg/L). The most frequent histopathological finding is alveolar pulmonary edema in colchicine intoxication autopsies. Colchicine is widely used alkaloid drugs with narrow therapeutic ranges. More than 0.8 mg / kg in the acute high dose has usually fatal effects. The deaths resulted from colchicine intoxication are mainly suicide-oriented. Similar to other suicides with medicines, they are common among women. In our cases, colchicine was used for intention of suicide in four incidents (66, 66%). [Med-Science 2016; 5(4.000): 990-3