Effects of Mannanoligosaccharide (MOS) from Saccharomyces Cerevisiae on Some Internal, Gastrointestinal and Carcass Parameters in Broilers

WOS: 000262561300004The study was conducted to investigate the effects of MannanOligoSaccharide (MOS) on internal organ weights, pHs of Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT) and carcass characteristics in broilers. A total of 120, 1-day-old Ross 308 (R) chicks were used in this study, Birds were assigned into four groups, each consisting three subgroups which are having 10 animals in them. The control group was fed a basal diet without supplemented MOS and the treatment groups were fed 0.05, 0.10 and 0.15% MOS in basal diet. MOS addition to the diet did not have any effect on carcass characteristics in broilers. Pancreas weight was significantly (p<0.05) lower in 0.10% MOS supplemented group than those in control group. The weight of bursa of fabricius in 0.05% MOS supplemented group was significantly (p<0.05) higher than those in control group. PHs in crops of animals in MOS supplemented groups was higher than (p<0.05) those in control group. MOS addition to the broiler diet did not alter carcass parameters although, supplementation increased pancreas weight and decreased the weight of bursa fabricius. Additionally MOS in diet altered the pH of the crop

The Effect of Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) on Blood Parameters, Liver Enzymes and Intestinal pH in Laying Hens

UYSAL, HAMDI/0000-0002-2289-1815; Sacakli, Pinar/0000-0003-1363-2210; YILDIZ, GULTEKIN/0000-0002-1003-9254WOS: 000262562100023A study was conducted to determine the effect of, as a source of inulin, Jerusalem artichoke on intestinal pH, some blood parameters and liver enzymes of laying hens. Control and treatment groups were fed a diet containing 0, 5 and 10% Jerusalem artichoke, respectively. Twenty five weeks old, 45 commercial white laying hens were used in the experiment. In this experiment, inulin was effective on modifying of intestinal characteristics, blood metabolites and liver enzymes in laying hens. Fecal and intestinal pH values were not altered by dietary treatments. Although, unchanged serum cholesterol and albumen content, 5% JA increased glucose (p<0.001) and decreased fructose (p<0.01), triglyceride (p<0.01) and total protein (p<0.05) contents when compared with control diet. On the other hand, 10% JA reduced serum glucose as well as fructose levels. Serum SGOT levels was increased (p<0.01) by 5% JA addition and ALP levels was decreased (p<0.05) by 10% JA

Some morphological characteristics of squadron flyer pigeons (Columba livia domestica)

WOS: 000372518900012The aim of this study is to determine morphological characteristics of pigeons in Turkey. The study was conducted with 175 pigeons (including 119 males and 56 female) which were reared in eight different enterprises in 2013. Some morphological parameters (coat color, markings, head type, eye color, rough footed, the number of tail flight feathers and typical feathering form on the head) and morphometric measurements [(body weight (428.85+/-5.67 g) and length (36.48+/-0.20 cm), trunk length (10.09+/-0.09 cm), wing span (67.67 +/-0.26 cm) and length (31.34+/-0.05 cm), tail length (12.32+/-0.08 cm), thoracic perimeter (22.11+/-0.11 cm), chest width (56.02+/-0.42 cm) and depth (65.03+/-0.66 cm), head length and width (55.09+/-0.41 cm and 21.60+/-0.16 cm), bill length and depth (17.39+/-0.22 mm and 6.78+/-0.07 mm), tarsus diameter (4.36+/-0.04 cm)] were determined individually. While body weight (P < 0.01), body length (P < 0.05), wing span (P < 0.001), tail length (P < 0.01), chest depth (P < 0.05), bill length (P < 0.05) and bill depth (P < 0.01) were affected by age, wing span (P < 0.05), wing length (P < 0.01), chest depth (P < 0.01), bill length (P < 0.05), and tarsus diameter (P < 0.05) were affected by sex. In conclusion, due to the body weight, body length, wing span, tail length, chest depth, bill length and bill depth were affected by age, body development was sustained until later periods of growth

The Effect of Organic Selenium and Vitamin E on Performance, Internal Organ Weight and Blood Parameters in Broiler Rations

WOS: 000273756600005This study was conducted to investigate the effects of rations containing organic selenium and Vitamin E on live weight, live weight gain, feed consumption, feed efficiency, internal organ weights and blood parameters of broiler chicks. A total of 120, one day old Ross 308 male broiler chicks were used in this study. There were 4 treatment groups each containing 10 chicks of 3 replicates. The control group (K) was fed a basal diet without supplemented organic selenium (Se) and Vitamin E. Treatment groups were fed with 0.6 ppm organic selenium (Sel-Plex) (Se); 150 IU/kg Vitamin E (E) and 0.6 ppm organik selenium (Sel-Plex) + 150 IU Vitamin E (Se+E). The experiment lasted 42 days. There were no significant differences live weight, feed consumption, feed efficiency and relative internal organ weight among the groups (P>0.05). Serum vitamin E levels were higher in vitamin E (E) supplemented group than in other groups (P<0.05)

The effect of prebiotic and organic zinc alone and in combination in broiler diets on the performance and some blood parameters

WOS: 000310732000007This study was conducted to investigate the effects of prebiotic and organic zinc alone and in combination in broiler diets on the live weight gain (LWG), feed consumption (FC), feed consumption ratio (FCR), carcass yield, some relative organ weights and blood parameters. A total of 160 Ross 308 one-day old male chicks were assigned to 4 treatment groups with 4 replicates of 10 birds each. Treatment for each group consisted of: first group (control group) received basal diet without supplementation; second group received 1 g/kg Mannano ligosaccharide (MOS); third group received 80 mg/kg organic zinc (OZn); and fourth group received 80 mg/kg organic zinc + 1 g/kg Mannanoligosaccharide (MOS+OZn). The study lasted 42 days. The supplementation of MOS and OZn had no effect on the LWG, FC, FCR, carcass yield, serum aspartate aminotranferase, (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and triglyceride levels during the experiment (P>0.05). Relative organ weights (liver, spleen, pancreas) were significantly higher in OZn group than those in the other groups (P<0.001). There was a significant difference in serum total cholesterol and glucose levels between treatment groups and control group (P<0.001). Serum Zn and Fe levels were significantly lower in control group than those in OZn and MOS+OZn groups (P<0.001). The highest and the lowest Cu levels were in the MOS+OZn and control groups, respectively (P<0.001). These data suggest that OZn with MOS combination may have a beneficial effect on serum mineral level in broilers.Kirikkale UniversityKirikkale University [2008/38]this study was funded by the Kirikkale University Research Fund, project n. 2008/38

Evaluation of fluid overload markers in pediatric hemodialysis patients

Assessment of hydration status in children undergoing hemodialysis (HD) is crucial. This study aimed to identify the techniques that can be utilized to assess fluid overload in children with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing HD. The study included 9 patients aged &gt;5 years and &lt; 18 years who underwent 27 HD sessions and were followed up for &ge;1 month. The median age of the patients was 16 years (IQR: 5-17.8 years) and the female/male ratio was 1.25:1. Symptoms of volume overload were clinically observed based on 5 (18.5%) of the 27 measurements. There was a significant positive linear correlation between fluid overload by weight and pre- and post-HD bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) measurements (OH) (r=0.95 [P=0.000]). There was a significant difference in median IVC diameter between pre-HD and after HD (P=0.029). The median pre-HD IVC collapsing index was 13.8% (IRQ: 4%-46%), versus 17.1% (IRQ: 4.5%-45%) after HD; the difference was significant (P=0.000). BIS is the most widely used body composition monitor for estimating fluid status in children undergoing HD. The present study investigated the sensitivity of markers of volume load in children on a routine HD program. The parameters that best indicate volume load are the differences between pre-HD and post-HD BIS measurements, physical examination findings, and heart rate measurements. [Med-Science 2023; 12(2.000): 417-23

Hyponatremia prolongs hospital stay and hypernatremia better predicts mortality than hyponatremia in hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia

Introduction: Dysnatremia is reported to have a prognostic effect in various diseases. A limited number of studies have been published on dysnatremia-related parameters and clinical outcome in patients with pneumonia. The aim of the study is to analyze the factors related to baseline dysnatremia and to evaluate the clinical outcome of dysnatremia on hospital stay, 30-day and 1-year mortality in hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)