Herbicides are being used widely in agriculture and aquaculture for controlling noxious weeds. Paraquat and 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid(2,4-D) have been the most widely used herbicide during the past three decades. Toxicological properties of Paraquat are attributed to its abilityto produce reactive oxygen species such as superoxide anion that may directly or indirectly cause cell death. 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid(2,4-D) is a broad-leaf, systemic, phenoxy herbicide used as the active ingredient in several commercially available aquatic herbicide products.Bioassay technique has been the cornerstone of programs on environmental health and chemical safety. The application of environmentaltoxicology studies on non-mammalian vertebrates is rapidly expanding. So the present study investigated the acute toxicity of Paraquat and2,4- Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D) as aquatic ecosystems pollutants on Artemia franciscana. Artemia is one of the most suitable testorganisms available for ecotoxicity testing and research and most commonly used live food in aquaculture. Acute toxicity (48 h LC50) of twoherbicides (Paraquat, 2, 4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) was determined. A. franciscana exposed to Serial concentrations of both mentionedherbicides. Mortalities at 12, 24, 36 and 48 hours after exposure were recorded and LC50 were calculated using Probit software. The resultsobtained indicate that the acute toxicity of these herbicides is significantly different in adult A. franciscana. The lethal concentration of Paraquatand 2,4-D were calculated 2.701, 14.475 mg/L in A. fransiscana respectively. So The LC50 of two examined herbicides was significantly differentand the mortality rate was increased by increasing exposure time. Finally, these data support the hypothesis the possible risks associatedwith the presence of herbicides particularly Paraquat residues in the aquatic animals and their environment.

Bu çalışmada, yüksek düzeyde konsantre yemle beslenen Kıvırcık kuzularda yeme maya (Saccharomyces cerevisiae-Levabon Rumen E; Biomin,Avusturya) veya malik asit (Rumalato®; Norel & Nature S.A., Barselona, İspanya; disodyum malat ve kalsiyum malat içermektedir(0,16:0,84, w/w)) ilavesinin performans üzerine etkisinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada 3 aylık yaşta 45 baş Kıvırcık ırkı erkek kuzukullanılmıştır. Hayvanlar ağırlıkları göz önünde bulundurularak, gruplar arasında istatistiksel olarak bir fark olmayacak şekilde biri kontrol,diğer ikisi deneme olmak üzere 3 gruba ayrılmıştır. Kontrol grubunun konsantre yemlerine hiçbir katkı maddesi eklenmemiş, deneme gruplarındanbirine 1,5 g/kg KM düzeyinde canlı maya kültürü, diğerine ise 5,0 g/kg KM malik asit tuzu ilave edilmiştir. Hayvanlar 60 gün süreile besiye alınmıştır. Bu süre boyunca hayvanların sürekli olarak temiz içme suyuna erişimleri olmasına dikkat edilmiş ve ad libitum olarak(%80: %20) konsantre yem:kuru ot karması ile beslenmişlerdir. Besi süresince kuzuların canlı ağırlıkları denemenin 0, 15, 30, 45 ve 60. günlerindesabah aç karnına yapılan tartımlarla saptanmış, verilen yemler her gün, artan yemler ise haftalık olarak tartılmıştır. Deneme sonundaher gruptan 7 baş kuzu kesilerek sıcak ve soğuk karkas ağırlıkları ile karkas randımanları saptanmıştır. Yem tüketimi ve yemden yararlanmaoranları grup beslemesi yapıldığı için istatistiksel olarak değerlendirilmemiştir. Canlı ağırlık ve günlük canlı ağırlık artışlarında gruplar arasındaönemli bir fark gözlenmemiştir (p > 0,05). Sıcak ve soğuk karkas ağırlıkları ve karkas randımanları gruplar arasında istatiksel açıdan anlamlıfark göstermemiştir. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışmada kuzularda yeme maya veya malik asit ilavesi performans üzerine istatistiksel olarak önemlibir etki göstermemiştir.

Experiments were designed to clarify the effect of different extenders on sperm motility of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss after shorttermcold storage at 4°C for 6 days. Sperm collection was performed through gentle abdominal massage. Sperm was suspended in differentextenders at 1:3 dilution ratio. The motility and survival of sperm cells were assessed in all the treatments daily. Our results indicated that spermremained as motile in glucose and dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) based extender at day 6. This study would be beneficial for cryopreservationand reproduction management.

Experiments were designed to evaluate bacterial flora in semen culture of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis). Herein, semen samples werecollected from fish and standard microbiology techniques were processed for bacterial flora. The samples were serially diluted in physiologicalsaline (NaCl: 0.85%). Aliquots of 0.1 ml of each dilution were spread-plated onto Plate Count Agar (PCA) (Total Bacteria Count), Rose BengalAgar (RBC) (Yeast-Mold Count), VRBD (Enterobacteriaceae count) and Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) (Micrococcus/Staphylococcus count).Micrococcus/Staphylococcus group bacteria (11.11%) were counted from brook trout (S. fontinalis) semen. Total bacteria count varied between103-105 cfu ml-1 in semen.

Urinary bladder tumors in cats, unlike in dogs, usually appear outside of the trigonal region as localization. These tumors are confused withurinary tract infections associated with hematuria in a clinical sense. Cytological examination and ultrasound (USG) imaging techniques arevery valuable, but histopathological approach is the golden key. In this case neutered male, mixed, 17-year-old cat was brought to the clinicwith non-obstructive hematuria attacks. A superficial hypoechoic mass located at the apex of the urinary bladder was detected in the USG imagingtechnique. No discernible findings were found by cytological examination. After removal of the suspected area, the biopsy specimen waspresented to the pathology department for histopathological examination. Histopathological examination revealed transitional cells coveringentire surface of the mucosal epithelium and showing growth into the lumen, and they were characterized by mild anisocytosis and anisokaryosis.The patient was diagnosed as in-situ non-papillary, non-infiltrating type of transitional cell carcinoma (in-situ carcioma). These tumorsare quite rare and have better prognosis. The condition of the patient was completely resolved without medical treatment in the postoperativeperiod. When this case report was prepared, 6 months after the operation, there was no recurrence in the patient. Contrary to infiltrative urinarybladder tumors, in-situ carcinoma could be completely cured by surgically, therefore the case was found worthy to be presented.

Yapılan çalışma Perikarditis Travmatika (PT) olan sığırların rutin klinik muayeneleri esnasında alınan venöz kan gazlarınınincelenmesi sonucu oluşturuldu. Bu çalışmanın amacı kan gazı analizinin Perikarditis Travmatikalı sığırlarda önemini ortayakoymaktır. Çalışmada Perikarditis Travmatika tanısı koyulan 22 adet 2-4 yaş aralığında olan sığır kullanıldı. Kan gaz analizleriiçin V. Jugularisten 2,5 ml kan alınarak 15 dk. içinde kan gazı cihazında analiz edildi. Yirmi sığırın kan pH'sı normal (7.35-7.50)sınırlarında iken, bir hayvanda hafif asidemi (7.20-7.35), 1 hayvanda ise metabolik alkaloz ( > 7.50) tespit edildi. Kan pCO2değeri bir hayvan ( > 50 mmHg) haricinde normal referans (30-40 mmHg) alarığında olduğu görüldü. Kan pO2 değeri 11 hayvanda< 30 mmHg seviyesininnin altında olduğu tespit edildi. Laktat seviyesi 8 hayvanda normal sınırlarda (< 2 mmol/L) iken,5 hayvanda klinik uyarı (2-4 mmol/L) seviyesinde, 9 hayvanda kritik seviyenin (>4 mmol/L) üzerinde olduğu görüldü. Potasyumseviyesinin 17 hayvanda normal sınırların (<3.8 mmol/L) altındaydı. HCO3 değeri 7 hayvanda normal (20-30 mEq/L)sınırların üzerinde, 2 hayvanın ise normal sınırların altında olduğu ve bu iki hayvanda hiperlaktatemi olduğu görüldü. Yükseklaktat laktat ile düşük SatO2 ve pO2 parametreleri PT'li sığırlarda doku hipoksisi şekillendiğini göstermektedir. Sonuç olarakkan gazı ölçümünün hastanın tedavi seçenekleri ve prognostik takip için kullanılmasının anlamlı olabileceği kanısına varıldı.

Histopathological indices have been largely used as biomarkers in the monitoring of fish health status during exposure to heavy metals, both inthe experimental and environmental studies. The aims of the present study was to provide baseline data on the prevalence of histopathologicalliver lesions in marine fishes (case study of liver histopathology at mercury exposure) under experimental mercury exposure and to comparethe sampling areas in terms of the types and prevalence of lesions present, for monitoring purposes. Experimental study was at seawaterre-circulatory tanks. Mercury concentrations were determined using a standard cold vapor atomic absorption. Histopathological analyses weredone in tissue processor and the slides were stained with haematoxylin and counter stained with eosin. There were many liver lesions in botharea include enlarged and lateral nuclei, nuclear degeneration and vacuolation; oncotic, apoptic, focal, massive, centrilobular and periportalnecrosis; atrophy, lipidosis, hydropic and cloudy swelling, oval cell proliferation; bile stagnation, dilation of sinusoid, intracellular edemaand dark granules. In conclusion the present investigation indicated that mercury is a toxic substance in seabream and the sub-lethal mercuryconcentrations tested may cause several changes in the histological indices of the studied fish and we can use these changes as biomarkers ofmercury detection.

In this study, it was aimed to explain the rehabilitation of streams, rivers and fish and the data obtained from the world and our country, as wellas on-site observations and photographs taken as a result of comparative analysis and conclusions and recommendations have been made. DSİ,Ministry of Forestry and Water Works, General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks, Ministry of Environment and Forestryare in charge of stream improvement works in our country. It has seen that the river improvement work started with good intentions but thewrong projects made negatively affect the natural habitats, aquatic plant and animal communities, especially fish. They have lost their originalform and functions to make for humanity fever. It was determined that the projects were planned in such a way that the negative effects of thedelirium were reduced and the nature and wildlife were ignored so as to prevent the loss of soil. Consequently, changes could lead to loss thatwould not be recycled if it does not take due precautions.

Herbicides are being used widely in agriculture and aquaculture for controlling noxious weeds. Paraquat and 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid(2,4-D) have been the most widely used herbicide during the past three decades. Toxicological properties of Paraquat are attributed to its abilityto produce reactive oxygen species such as superoxide anion that may directly or indirectly cause cell death. 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid(2,4-D) is a broad-leaf, systemic, phenoxy herbicide used as the active ingredient in several commercially available aquatic herbicide products.Bioassay technique has been the cornerstone of programs on environmental health and chemical safety. The application of environmentaltoxicology studies on non-mammalian vertebrates is rapidly expanding. So the present study investigated the acute toxicity of Paraquat and2,4- Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D) as aquatic ecosystems pollutants on Artemia franciscana. Artemia is one of the most suitable testorganisms available for ecotoxicity testing and research and most commonly used live food in aquaculture. Acute toxicity (48 h LC50) of twoherbicides (Paraquat, 2, 4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) was determined. A. franciscana exposed to Serial concentrations of both mentionedherbicides. Mortalities at 12, 24, 36 and 48 hours after exposure were recorded and LC50 were calculated using Probit software. The resultsobtained indicate that the acute toxicity of these herbicides is significantly different in adult A. franciscana. The lethal concentration of Paraquatand 2,4-D were calculated 2.701, 14.475 mg/L in A. fransiscana respectively. So The LC50 of two examined herbicides was significantly differentand the mortality rate was increased by increasing exposure time. Finally, these data support the hypothesis the possible risks associatedwith the presence of herbicides particularly Paraquat residues in the aquatic animals and their environment.

OBJECTIVE To investigate effects of prednisolone administration on gallbladder emptying rate and gallbladder bile composition in dogs. ANIMALS 6 healthy Beagles. PROCEDURES Prednisolone was administered (2 mg/kg, SC, once daily for 2 weeks) to each dog and tapered over 2 weeks. Gallbladder emptying rate and bile composition were evaluated before and after administration of prednisolone for 2 weeks as well as 1 week after cessation of prednisolone administration. RESULTS Gallbladder emptying rate decreased significantly after prednisolone administration (median, 27%; range, 0% to 38%), compared with rate before administration (median, 59%; range, 29% to 68%), but then increased 1 week after cessation of administration (median, 45%; range, 23% to 48%). Gallbladder bile mucin concentration decreased significantly after prednisolone administration (median, 8.8 mg/dL; range, 6.2 to 11.3 mg/dL), compared with concentration before administration (median, 13.1 mg/dL; range, 10.7 to 21.7 mg/dL), but then increased 1 week after cessation of administration (median, 14.3 mg/dL; range, 9.6 to 26.7 mg/dL). Gallbladder taurochenodeoxycholic acid concentration decreased significantly after prednisolone administration (8.1 mmol/L; range, 6.8 to 15.2 mmol/L), compared with concentration before administration (median, 27.2 mmol/L; range, 22.0 to 31.9 mmol/L), but then increased 1 week after cessation of administration (median, 26.4 mmol/L; range, 15.1 to 31.5 mmol/L). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE A lower gallbladder emptying rate caused by prednisolone administration may be involved in the pathogenesis of gallbladder disease in dogs. Further studies are required to determine the clinical importance of lower gallbladder bile mucin concentrations caused by glucocorticoid administration in the pathogenesis of gallbladder disease in dogs.