Use of Fig Seed Meal as a New Alternative Feed Source in Quails: Effect on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Antioxidant Capacity and Serum Biochemistry.

This study aims to evaluate the potential of fig seed meal (FSM), which contains approximately 20% crude protein (CP) and provides 2106 kcal/kg of metabolizable energy (ME), as an alternative protein source in the diets of broiler Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica). One hundred sixty 1-day-old mixed-sex quails were divided into four groups, each with four replicates, and fed diets containing 0% (control), 2.5%, 5.

Subclinical Pregnancy Toxemia Affects Blood Parameters of Ewes and Impairs Postnatal Growth and Development of Lambs.

Pregnancy toxemia (PT) is a common metabolic disorder that occurs in the last trimester of pregnancy. This study aimed to detect the effects of subclinical PT (SPT) on serum biochemical parameters of ewes and postnatal growth and development of lambs in Romanov sheep. A total of 40 ewes and 69 lambs were included in the study.

Effects of multi-enzymes supplementation to wheat and soybean meal-based feeds on growth performance, digestibility and carcass characteristics of quails.

Japanese quail () is a popular experimental animal model in scientific research. The present study investigated the effects of dietary multiple enzyme supplementation on growth performance, carcass characteristics, nutrient digestibility and small intestinal histomorphology in quails fed diets based on wheat and soya bean meal. A total number of 192 1-day-old quails were assigned to three treatments with 16 replicates in each and four quails replicate for 38 days.

Age-related changes in the pharmacokinetics of meloxicam after intravenous administration in sheep.

The pharmacokinetics of meloxicam was studied in 1-, 6-, and 12-month-old sheep following a single intravenous (i.v.) dose of 1 mg/kg.

The relationship between nursing students' professional attitudes and caring behaviors: A cross-sectional study.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between nursing students' professional attitudes and caring behaviors.

Design And Methods: The research is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational study. The study was conducted with 202 nursing students.

Combination of Soy Protein, Amylopectin, and Chromium Stimulates Muscle Protein Synthesis by Regulation of Ubiquitin-Proteasome Proteolysis Pathway after Exercise.

The present study was undertaken to investigate the effect of the combination of soy protein, amylopectin, and chromium (SAC) on muscle protein synthesis and signal transduction pathways involved in protein synthesis (mTOR pathways, IGF-1, and Akt) and proteolysis (FOXO1; MURF1, MAFbx) after exercise. Thirty-five Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups: (1) control (C); (2) exercise (E); (3) exercise + soy protein (3.1 g/kg/day) (E + S); (4) exercise + soy protein + chromium (E + S + Cr); (5) exercise + soy protein + amylopectin + chromium (E + S + A + Cr).

Assessment of the effects of different tree species on urban microclimate.

Trees in urban areas are important for their ecological functions in addition to their esthetic characteristics. Trees provide positive effects on urban microclimate by canopy, reflection, and transpiration activities; therefore, they help to decline formation of heat island. The objective of this study was to determine thermal effects of 15 different tree types: 4 coniferous and 11 deciduous species commonly found in the city of Erzurum located at the northeastern part of Turkey.

Effects of electromagnetic radiation from a cellular phone on human sperm motility: an in vitro study.

Background: There has been growing public concern on the effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emitted by cellular phones on human health. Many studies have recently been published on this topic. However, possible consequences of the cellular phone usage on human sperm parameters have not been investigated adequately.