Browsing by Author "Belge, A"

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The Effects of Fibrin Glue on the Prevention of Adhesion Formation, Leakage and Wound Healing in Dogs
(indian veterinary Journal, 2005) Belge, A; Gulbahar, MY; Bakir, B
Effects of X-Ray Radiation on Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidant Systems in Rabbits Treated With Antioxidant Compounds
(Humana Press inc, 2003) Deger, Y; Dede, S; Belge, A; Mert, N; Kahraman, T; Alkan, A
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of supplemental antioxidant vitamins and minerals on lipid peroxidation and on the antioxidant systems in rabbits exposed to X-rays. The rabbits were divided into two experimental groups and one control group, each group containing seven rabbits. The first group (VG) received daily oral doses of vitamin E (460 mg/kg live weight) and vitamin C (100 mg/kg live weight). The second group (MG) was fed a mineral-enriched diet that contained 60 mg manganese chloride, 40 mg zinc sulfate, and 5 mg copper sulfate per kilogram of feed. The third group served as controls and received only a standard diet. Blood samples were obtained before and after the supplementation with vitamins or minerals, as well as before and after irradiation with a total dose of 550-rad X-rays. The blood samples were analyzed for their content of malondialdehyde (MDA), plasma vitamins C and E, retinol, reduced glutathione (GSH), and glutathione peroxidase activity (GPx). After irradiation, the control group showed increased levels of MDA and activity of GPx (p<0.05), whereas the levels of GSH, vitamin C, and vitamin E were decreased. In the VG, the concentration of MDA was lower (p<0.05), and the concentration of GSH and vitamins C and E were higher (p<0.05) when compared to controls. In the MG, the concentrations of MDA, GSH, vitamin C, and retinol were not affected by the mineral administration and radiation. The level of vitamin E in the MG increased with mineral administration (p<0.05), but decreased after irradiation (p<0.05). For the control group, the level of GSH was higher than in the two experimental groups. After irradiation, the VG animals had vitamin E and C levels that were higher than in MG and control groups (p<0.05). The activity of GPx was not affected by vitamin or mineral supplementation or by irradiation. We conclude that the supplementation with antioxidant vitamins and minerals may serve to reinforce the antioxidant systems, thus having a protective effect against cell damage by X-rays.
Metamizol Induced Anaemia in Dogs
(indian veterinary Journal, 2003) Bakir, B; Belge, F; Belge, A; Tutuncu, M; Ozen, S; Dilek, I
Possible Association Between Chronic Laminitis and Some Biochemical Parameters in Dairy
(Australian veterinary Assn, 2004) Belge, F; Bildik, A; Belge, A; Kiliçalp, D; Atasoy, N
Subclinical Laminitis in Dairy Cattle: 205 Selected Cases
(Tubitak Scientific & Technological Research Council Turkey, 2005) Belge, A; Bakir, B; Gönenci, R; Ormanci, S
The economic importance of lameness in dairy cattle has newly been recognized in Turkey. Lameness incidence in Turkey has been reported to be between 13% and 58%, which is similar to that of other countries where 4% and 55% incidence rates have been reported. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of sole lesions associated with subclinical laminitis in the hooves of dairy cattle in Van, Turkey. The risk factors for subclinical laminitis are proposed and discussed. The soles 205 selected dairy cattle were examined. The lesions were determined as solar hemorrhage (61.4%), yellow waxy discoloration (58.5%), heel erosion (23.9%) and white line separation (19%). The sole lesions in cattle were widespread both before and after calving; causative factors must always have been operative. In conclusion, it is thought that husbandry and management are more influential than nutrition in the prevalence of subclinical laminitis in Turkey.
A Technique of Duodenal Cannulation in Sheep
(Elsevier Science Bv, 2002) Belge, A; Bakir, B; Özcelik, A
A single T-shaped duodenal cannula was developed for sheep. The cannula was molded in one piece from a rigid silicone elastomer and inserted into the proximal duodenum of sheep via a 2 cm incision on the antimesenteric side of the intestine. A dacron surgical mesh was connected to the barrel of the cannula. The intestine was wrapped with dacron mesh material. Recovery from surgery was rapid and animals consumed feed and water within a week. No digesta leakage was noticed in sheep. Intestinal blockage and reduced motility did not seem to be a problem based on the feed consumption records. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.