In order to evaluate condensed tannins (CT) effect on dairy goat gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) under a grazing and confined systems, two experiments (E1 and E2) were made. On both, goats were kept in two groups of 10 animals each. Groups were: control, without treatment (CG) and CT supplemented (CTG) daily with 25 g (1,25%) in E1 and 75 g (2%) in E2. During the E1, feeding was based on Lucerne (Medicago sativa) grazing and supplementation with 500 g of corn grain and during the E2, stabled milking goats ate 500 g of corn grain and ad libitum lucerne hay. Biweekly, faecal egg counts (FEC) and coprocultures were made. In addition, FAMACHA© technique, body condition score (BCSS) and ingested food were recorded each two weeks during the 90 days (E1) and 76 (E2) days of trial. The FEC values in most of the study were low and no significant differences (p<0.78) were detected between groups. Mean FEC were 534 (CTG) and 357 (CG) during E1 and 509 (CTG) and 484 (CG) during E2. The predominant NGI genera were Trichostrongylussp. (48.1%), Haemonchus sp. (39.9%) and Teladorsagia sp. (12.0%). FAMACHA© scores did not show significant (p<0.41) differences between groups, but the CG (median=3) showed a BCS significantly (p<0.05) higher than those of CTG (median=2.5). The average milk production did not present statistically significant differences between groups (p<0.57), between sampling dates (p<0.23) and group x sampling dates (p<0.65). Under the conditions of these studies 25g or 75 g of CT in the diet had no anthelmintic or productive effects. | Instituto de Investigación Animal del Chaco Semiárido | Fil: Suarez, Victor Humberto. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Instituto de Investigación Animal del Chaco Semiárido. Área de Investigación en Salud Animal; Argentina | Fil: Olmos, Leandro Hipolito. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Instituto de Investigación Animal del Chaco Semiárido. Área de Investigación en Salud Animal; Argentina | Fil: Martinez, Gabriela Marcela. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Salta; Argentina | Fil: Sandoval, G.V. Universidad Católica de Salta. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Veterinarias; Argentina | Fil: Alfaro, Emilio José. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Salta; Argentina | Fil: Alfaro, Rodolfo Jose. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Salta; Argentina | Fil: Moreno, Ramiro. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Salta. Área de Investigación en Salud Animal; Argentina

peer reviewed | Objective: This study aims at investigating the productive performance, metabolic, and hematological profiles of Algerian local rabbits does during their first pregnancy and according to dietary protein content. Materials and methods: A total of 52 nulliparous rabbit does, 3,116 ± 72.9 g live weight, were allocated individually to three groups (17/18 females per group) being on isoenergetic diets [2,600 kcal Digestible Energy (DE)/kg] that differ in their digestible protein content by 15%, 17%, and 19%, respectively, for L, M, and H diets. All these diets were provided ad libitum. Results: The use of a high protein diet did not affect does weight and feed intake during the pregnancy period. Statistically, no significant difference (p > 0.05) was recorded in born or alive litter size and birth weight. There was no effect of diet and sampling time (p > 0.05) on plasma metabolites but there were significant effects of sampling time (p < 0.0001) on the metabolic parameters studied with prolificacy used as a covariate. Hematologic indices in pregnant rabbits were not affected by the diet exceeded the red blood cells rate that increased significantly (p < 0.05) with the increase in dietary protein content during the different periods of gestation. Conclusion: The use of a high protein diet has no effect on weight during the pregnancy period. No effect of diet and sampling time on plasma metabolites and hematological profiles are recorded; however, significant effects of sampling time are recorded on the metabolic parameters.

This study, the Turkish version of the STROBE-VET was made to strengthen the reporting of observational studies in the veterinary fieldand making the usage of the STROBE-VET better understood by the researchers. Firstly, STROBE-VET expression translated into Turkishby 4 authors (TB, FG, ÖK, MAT) each from the other and afterwards four translated versions have been combined with consensus by experttranslator. The final version of criteria was translated into English by another expert translator using reverse translation method and found to bequiet similar between translated of Turkish control list and the original control list. Secondly, in order to assess the Turkish control list whetherit is understood correctly by the researchers, 20 studies in the field of veterinary sciences have been evaluated by two veterinarians (DÖ andMBC). The correspondence between the responses of the researchers was examined using Cohen's Kappa statistic ( ) and the percentage ofcompliance between researchers for each criterion. In addition, it was assessed using the Bland-Altman Method and the Intraclass CorrelationCoefficient (ICC) using the total number of reported criteria. According to results, criteria has a great variation in the frequency of reportingin the studies. The Turkish version of STROBE-VET will be a guide for the referees and editors of journals as well as researchers studying inthe field of veterinary science.

Mycoplasma bovis is one of the most important pathogens causing pneumonia worldwide. In this study, it was aimed to determine intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in calves infected with Mycoplasma bovis. The animal material of the study consisted of 30 calves including 20 simmental calves with pneumonia due to Mycoplasma bovis at 2-4 months of age and 10 healthy calves at the same age and the race. Serum levels of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and C-reactive protein (CRP) were determined in calves infected M. bovis and control group. Serum levels of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and C-reactive protein (CRP) were found to be statistically higher in the calves with pneumonia than in the control group (P&lt;0.01). A positive correlation between serum ICAM-1 concentrations and Mycoplasma bovis titers (increases in coefficient ratios) were statistically significant (r=0.664), indicating a positive correlation between serum ICAM-1 and CRP levels and titers of Mycoplasma bovis in the calves with pneumonia. As a result, it was observed that serum intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) concentrations were increased in infected pneumonia with Mycoplasma bovis. It is considered useful to consider these parameters in evaluating the prognosis of pneumonia cases of Mycoplasma bovis origin and the efficacy of applied treatment.

In the study, the data obtained to describe the body characteristics of the Hairpin were utilized in the businesses that were registered with Karaman Province Breeding Sheep Goat Breeders Association. Body weights of 130 goats, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 years old and 50 goats, 2, 3 and 4 years old, selected by simple random sampling method were used in the data of total 900. In the study, Pearson correlation coefficient for variables providing parametric test prerequisites, and Spearman correlation analysis for variables not providing parametric test prerequisites. In the regression analysis, "live weight" dependent variable and other variables were determined as independent variables and parametric and nonparametric regression methods were applied. Univariate and multivariable regression models were applied for the whole data set. When all analyzes are evaluated, univariate regression models give lower determination coefficients (R2) than multivariate models. In this case, it has been deemed appropriate to use a multivariate regression model instead of a univariate model in order to make a correct prediction.However, in practice, univariate Quadratic or Cubic regression methods can be used for researchers.

This study was carried out to understand how sausage matrices affect the survival and acid tolerance of STEC O157 and O26. STEC O157 and O26 were inoculated on sausage surface approximately 5 log. After inoculation sausages were vacuum packed and stored at 4°C. Pathogen counts and synthetic gastric fluid (pH 1,5) experiments were conducted on day 0, 15 and 30 of the storage. Three trials were conducted for each pathogen separately. Both serogroups had viable counts on sausage during storage, STEC O26 count decreased about 1log and O157 about 3log during storage. At the end of the storage both O26 and O157 were viable on the sausage surface 4.59 log and 2.54 log respectively. For acid survival experiments pathogen counts were obtained on 30th, 60th and 90th minute of synthetic gastric fluid (SGF) exposure. Our results show that O26 endured acid stress longer than O157 during SGF experiments throughout storage of frankfurters. The results of this study may support the idea that some non-O157 STEC strains might be more resistant to acid stress than O157 STEC but further studies should be conducted before drawing a conclusion.

This study was carried out to investigate the socio-economic analysis of fishermen of Çıldır Lake (Ardahan/Kars) cooperative. It has beendetermined that all fishermen are members of these cooperatives and that they are not members of any other nongovernmental organization. Ithas been determined that the ages of fishermen vary between 34 and 74, 100% are married and their spouses are between 20 and 70 years old.They were found to be primary school graduates with a rate of 74%. 65.21% of fishermen received a special training on their professions. Itwas found that 17.4% of fishermen had no sources of income other than fishing, and the remaining 82.6% were active in agriculture, animalhusbandry or other fields. It is generally determined that they have 1 boat, the majority of the boats are 6 m in length and made of iron. It wasseen that 43.47% of family members participated in hunting activities. Ownership of all of the boats belonged to the fishermen themselves and30.4% of them were informed that they were receiving them with the help of their boat families. It was found that fishermen used pinters incrayfish hunting and fennel nets in fish hunting. Although Çıldır Lake fishermen 's professions are found to be economically inadequate, it hasbeen determined that 14 fishermen with 60.87% of their income are happy to do this job due to their presence in one or more of the reasons foradditional income, habit, passion / hobby.

In the world, aquaculture is seen as the fastest growing and developing food production sector and however, in the near future, it is estimatedthat the rates of fisheries and aquaculture will be equalized. In 2015, the fisheries production of the world amounted to 170,345,641 tons (fisheries;93,704,616 tons and aquaculture; 76,641,025 tons) according to the FAO records.The aquaculture in Turkey started in 1970s and its rate in total fisheries production has rapidly increased as of 2000. In our country, the amountof aquaculture, which was 79,943 tons in 2003, reached 253,395 tons in 2016. The aquaculture rate in the total production of our country hasincreased by more than 310%. As one of the most important reasons for this rate increase, it is seen to be providing some support policies withvarious incentive systems by the government for support and encourage the aquaculture in country.Directly product support for aquaculture farmers was started in 2003. According to the total capacity of the farms, total product and fry supportswere provided. In 2008, the total capacity supported was limited to 2000 tons/year. However, in 2012, different tonnage application (whole unitprice to 250 tons/year and ½ unit price from 251 to 500 tons/year) were brought to the total product support and the fry support was removed.At the same time, the processed product support was brought at the rate of twice the amount specified in the invoices of the total product. In thepresent, the support system is still continuing.The types of product support, prices, supported capacities and the expense criteria are applied annually by issuing the “Aquaculture SupportCommuniqués” in the Official Gazette.

In this study a total of 165 (10.0-21.0 cm TL, 17.40-180.10 g TW) Redcoat, Sargocentron rubrum (Forsskål, 1775) were caught in IskenderunBay between September 2017 and April 2018 using a longline As a result, length-weight relationships (LWRs), sex ratio and condition theestimates for b parameter of the LWR ranged between and 3.098 3.096 and 3.100 for males, females and both sexes, respectively. Positiveallometric growth were observed for male, female and both sexes. Fulton’s condition (KF) factor values also revealed not significant variations(P&gt;0.001) for females (1.904) and males (1.926) specimens of S. rubrum. No information currently exists on the length-weight relationship andcondition of S. rubrum in the southeastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. This paper is an important contribution to the science and fisheriesmanagement applications for this species.