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{"title":"The bioavailability of ampicillins in some animals","authors":"Kerem Güzelaydin, Murat Yildirim","doi":"10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1408540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1408540","url":null,"abstract":"Ampicillin, a partially synthetic derivative of penicillin, has been widely used in both human and veterinary medicine for a long time. As a result of its limited ability to be absorbed into the bloodstream when taken orally by humans, precursor chemicals such bakampicillin, pivampicillin, and talampicillin have been created. Although ampicillin is widely used in veterinary treatment practice, the applications of ampicillin esters in animals have not gone beyond scientific trials and have not found widespread use. Since there are not many antibiotic options authorized for use in poultry, in our review, the pharmacokinetic properties of ampicillins, especially oral bioavailability, in some animal species will be mentioned and the need for studies that will examine the bioavailability of pre-ampicillins will be emphasized.","PeriodicalId":142259,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences","volume":"31 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139444962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Stethoscopes as vectors of staphylococci at a veterinary teaching hospital","authors":"Eniko KIRALY-AVCI, Hüsamettin Avci, B. Halac, L. Koenhemsi, Prof. Dr. Serkan İki̇z","doi":"10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1365569","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1365569","url":null,"abstract":"The issue of nosocomial infections, or healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), remains a significant concern in healthcare settings worldwide. In recent times, there has been growing attention towards medical devices, notably stethoscopes, as potential vectors for pathogen transmission. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of Staphylococcal contamination on stethoscopes used by students and staff at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s animal hospital. Furthermore, it gathered information about stethoscope usage habits, cleaning practices, handwashing routines, participants' knowledge about nosocomial infections, and their interest in learning more about these infections and stethoscope hygiene. The analysis of 50 stethoscope samples revealed that 27 (54%) were contaminated with one or more Staphylococci. The isolated 30 Staphylococcus spp. included Staphylococcus epidermidis (n=17; 56.7%), Staphylococcus hominis (n=10; 33.3%), Staphylococcus pasteuri (n=1; 3.3%), Staphylococcus capitis (n=1; 3.3%), and Staphylococcus schleiferi (n=1; 3.3%). Notably, the absence of the highly pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus in all samples provides some reassurance. However, the presence of various Staphylococcus spp. raises concerns due to their pathogenic potential. These findings align with previous research on stethoscope contamination, emphasizing the persistent problem of bacterial colonization on these crucial medical devices. Despite variations in bacterial prevalence among studies, Staphylococcus spp. consistently emerge as common contaminants, emphasizing the need for comprehensive stethoscope hygiene protocols in veterinary healthcare settings. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report describing the vector potential of stethoscopes in a veterinary setting within Turkey. The study suggests the necessity for further research, taking a proactive approach to tackle the challenges of nosocomial infections. This would enable the development of strategies to ensure a safer healthcare environment for patients and healthcare providers.","PeriodicalId":142259,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences","volume":"93 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139131883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of the FTO gene with obesity and cancer in dogs","authors":"Dina Bedi̇k, Gizem Kirmizioğlu, Iraz Akiş","doi":"10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1349652","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1349652","url":null,"abstract":"Nowadays, obesity is one of the most serious problems that significantly affect health in both human and animal populations. Fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO), increases the risk of obesity and other metabolic diseases such as cancer, with taking part in many complex molecular pathways. On the other hand, environmental and genetic factors cause changes in FTO gene variants and expression levels, which result in phenotypic differences. Advanced knowledge on the genetic basis of human FTO gene and its association with cancer and obesity, has paved the way for the investigation of FTO gene in animals as well. In this review, we summarized current state of knowledge about the FTO gene, which is considered as an important marker of obesity in humans, as well as obesity, cancer and the association of FTO polymorphisms with these diseases in dogs by considering humans with other animal species. Understanding the molecular background of the FTO gene in dogs will be leading to the development of individual treatment methods and prediction of possible phenotypic effects in other species.","PeriodicalId":142259,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences","volume":"2 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139135705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of betaine on the performance and specific haemato-biochemical parameters in heat-stress exposed broiler chickens","authors":"T. Yeasmi̇n, Md. Arafat Jaman, Hossain Uzzal, Md. Rahman Gausur","doi":"10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1346643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1346643","url":null,"abstract":"The present study revealed that there was a significant (P<0.05) effect of betaine on body weight, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio (FCR) of the broiler. Productive performance and blood cholesterol level of the broiler. A total of 150-day-old broiler chicks (Cobb 500) were placed into five dietary treatment groups: T0 (control diet), T1 (0.03% betaine in water), T2 (0.06% betaine in water), T3 (0.09% betaine in water), and T4 (0.12% betaine in water). Each group consisted of three replications containing 10 birds in each. Body weight gain (BWG), mortality rates, and meat yield characteristics were recorded. The collected data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA using SPSS version 25.00 software. Above, the total body weight was significantly highest in T2 (1758.3 ± 7.61 g), followed by T1 (1602.6 ± 10.16), T3 (1632.5±12.68 g), T4 (1606 ± 22.65 g), and T0 (1425.5 ± 10.14 g), respectively. The FCR was found to be lowest in T2 (1.36) and highest in T0 (1.49), whereas the FCR of T1, T3, and T4 were 1.43, 1.39, and 1.38, respectively. It was found that there was a significant difference (P<0.05) between the dietary groups for carcass weight, live weight, thigh weight, and breast weight. It was found that there was a significant difference among the treatment groups for cholesterol levels. During the experimental period, there was no mortality among the dietary groups. The T2 group generated a much larger net profit per broiler. Betaine supplementation in broilers is advantageous for growth performance, economic benefit, and lipid profile when used at 0.06% through drinking water, according to this study's findings. In the production of broilers, it may also be the best substitute as a growth promoter, stress reliever, and immune booster.","PeriodicalId":142259,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences","volume":"97 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139131587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of egg shape index on pore number and hatching performance in Susex hens","authors":"Emre Arslan, Rahile Öztürk, H. Yonar, K. Kırıkçı, Ecem Arslan","doi":"10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1378417","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1378417","url":null,"abstract":"This study was carried out to investigate the effect of egg shape index on pore number and hatching performance in Sussex chickens. The material of the study consisted of 63 eggs obtained from the Sussexbreed chicken flock of a private enterprise engaged in chicken rearing in Konya. Eggs were divided into two groups as below 75 (Group-1, 75","PeriodicalId":142259,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences","volume":"9 24","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139135638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Protective effects of vitamin C on hormonal level and testicular histopathology of rabbit bucks with metronidazole-induced toxicity","authors":"Lukman Raji̇, I. Uko, Tochukwu Obi̇ali̇gwe","doi":"10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1380262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1380262","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This study evaluates the protective effects of Vitamin C on hormonal level and testicular histopathology in rabbit bucks with metronidazole-induced toxicity. Methods: Twenty adult rabbit bucks which were weighed and divided into four groups with five in each group were used for the study. Group I is the control, group II was given metronidazole 400 mg/kg/day for 30 days, group III was co-administered 400 mg/kg/day of metronidazole and 200 mg/kg/day of Vitamin C for 30 days and group IV was given 200 mg/kg/day Vitamin C for 30 days. At the end of the experiment, the rabbit bucks were weighed, and blood samples were collected from the marginal ear vein into a plain bottle and serum extracted through centrifugation for hormonal assay. FSH, LH and Testosterone assay were carried out using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) kits according to manufacturers’ instruction. One testis from each rabbit was removed for testicular histology. Results: The study found out that there was no significant difference in the body weights of the rabbit bucks before and after the experiment, metronidazole significantly (p < 0.05) affects hormonal concentration in the bucks and there was significant improvement following vitamin C administration. The study also found out that metronidazole caused testicular degeneration which was reversed by Vitamin C administration. Conclusion: Vitamin C has protective effect against metronidazole-induced toxicity and its use in therapeutic application in prolong use of metronidazole is recommended.","PeriodicalId":142259,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences","volume":"116 27","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139133183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Coccidiosis cases in cattle in Turkey","authors":"Burak Şahi̇n, Pelin Şahi̇n, U. Uslu","doi":"10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1377073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1377073","url":null,"abstract":"Coccidiosis is a protozoan disease of the Eimeriidae family, mostly caused by Eimeria species, sometimes Isospora species, seen in all domestic and wild animals, especially in young animals, which can result in hemorrhagic diarrhea, depression, weakening, weight loss, and sometimes death. Eimeria bovis, E. zuernii, E. auburnensis, E. ellipsoidalis, and E. alabamensis cause clinical coccidiosis by showing pathogenic properties. The disease is more important for young people. In its diagnosis, the age of the animal, the hygienic condition of the environment and clinical signs are evaluated. Clinical findings and stool consistency in calves and calves are also important in diagnosis. In the treatment of coccidiosis is based on the principles of killing the causative agent or preventing its development, eliminating fluid loss, and treating secondary infections. The treatment of coccidiosis in calves naturally infected with E. zuernii and E. bovis, oral administration of 15mg/kg dose of toltrazuril is reported to be very effective and reduces economic losses by positively affecting the growth performance of animals. In studies conducted in our country, 11 Eimeria and 1 Isospora species have been found in cattle. In studies on bovine coccidiosis in Turkey, the prevalence of Eimeria species in calves and calves was found to be 16-93.3%. In line with the results obtained, it has been observed that coccidiosis continues to be a problem even in cattle farms with relatively good care and feeding conditions in Turkey. It was concluded that routine checks should be made in the enterprises, necessary precautions should be taken and hygiene rules should be followed.","PeriodicalId":142259,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences","volume":"97 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139131588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Can diet impress horse behaviour?","authors":"Şevket Evci̇, Erva Eser","doi":"10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1292983","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1292983","url":null,"abstract":"Along with domestication, various changes in nutrition and digestion have occurred in horses as well as in all species. Our review aims to compile existing studies examining the role of nutrition and digestion in the emergence of undesirable behaviours in domestic horses. The success achieved in species with high adaptability has not been sustained by the change in breeding purposes over the years. Welfare, defined as the physical and mental health of animals. The responses of animals to various stimuli are defined as behaviour. Since the behaviour of animals plays a primary role in monitoring welfare, studies on animal behaviour have intensified. The development of undesirable behaviours complicates the care and management practices and negatively affects the welfare of the animals in the following periods, resulting in negative consequences for both the animal and its environment. Stereotypes, which are among the unwanted behaviours and exhibited in the form of purposeless, repetitive movements, are one of the biggest behavioural problems of horse breeding. Oral stereotypes impede food intake, locomotor stereotypes impede mobility and are instrumental in the emergence of chronic and more complex health problems. Other undesirable behaviours may also harm the horse's keeper and other horses kept together in the same box, resulting in serious injury. It is known that nutrition and nutrients affect the development of undesirable behaviours in horses. It is known that anticipatory behaviour creates a basis for repetitive behaviours as a result of inhibition when feeding time and nutrient content are out of preference or insufficient. The effect of nutrition and nutrient content on the emergence of stereotypes and undesirable behaviours has not been fully addressed and the subject remains up-to-date. The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief discussion of studies conducted to assess the effect of nutritional imbalances on stereotypic behaviour in horses. The PRISMA 2020 guidelines were applied to the review using systematic review rules.","PeriodicalId":142259,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125674451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Canine brucellosis: A bibliometric analysis based on scopus and web of science databases","authors":"Hüsamettin Avci, Eniko KIRALY-AVCI, Mustafa Sencer Karagül, K. Metiner","doi":"10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1320876","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1320876","url":null,"abstract":"Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection that poses a threat to both human and animal health. The aim of this study is to investigate the publication trends in research on canine brucellosis and to determine the changes and general characteristics of the disease throughout history using bibliometric analysis. For this reason, we conducted a bibliometric analysis of 316 articles published in the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases from 1980 to 2022. The analysis was performed using the RStudio-Bibliometrix package and the Biblioshiny application. The publications included contributions from a total of 1241 authors. In addition, a total of 804 keywords plus and 398 author keywords were identified. The earliest study among the top 10 most cited articles dates back to 1985, while the most recent one was published in 2011. The majority of the publications were published in the years 2012 (n=17) and 2014 (n=17). The United States of America (USA) (n=55), Brazil (n=40), and Argentina (n=25) were identified as the countries with the highest number of published articles. Notably, Switzerland ranked first in terms of the average number of citations per article category (n=55.50), despite only two publications being attributed to this country. Keid L. (n=15), Lucero N. (n=14), Carmichael L. (n=13), and Kim J. (n=13) emerged as the most prolific contributors. Lucero N. obtained the highest number of total citations (TC=408). In the initial years of publication, the disease was predominantly characterized by keywords such as \"brucellosis,\" \"infection,\" \"abortus,\" and \"Brucella canis\". However, keywords related to diagnosis and treatment, such as \"diagnosis,\" \"serodiagnosis,\" \"vaccine,\" and \"agar gel,\" gained significance and became increasingly relevant. The themes and sub-themes identified through this study can provide a basis for further investigation and scientific inquiry, thus contributing to the development of new research questions and opportunities for future studies.","PeriodicalId":142259,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130938534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Colostrum induced passive immune transfer in lambs","authors":"Caner Övet","doi":"10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1335313","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1335313","url":null,"abstract":"During last decades, the production and consumption of small ruminant milk have been increased. As a result of this, sheep and goat farming have been developing and scientists are focused on clinical and feeding strategy researches on these animals. By the evolutionary challenges and adaptations, colostrum has a crucial role in immune complementation for litter. As a result of these challenges and adaptations neonatal life is more important especially in ruminants due to its lifetime effect and the future of livestock. The passive immune transfer is the main mechanism explained by biological evolution between the dam and lamb which is influenced by certain factors related to both dam and litter. Today the importance of passive immune transfer is well known for the future of livestock economy and animal welfare. In the literature, researchers are focused on correlation between colostrum quality (especially immunoglobulin concentration) and blood serum levels of immunoglobulin levels in newborns. The aims of the present review are to discuss data of recent studies and how passive immune transfer occurred in lambs as well as effecting factors and to supply new ideas to researchers.","PeriodicalId":142259,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129850331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}