Acute-phase responses in cattle infected with hydatid cysts and microbial agents.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of hydatid cysts and microbial agents on the acute-phase response in cattle. Twenty-seven cattle with hydatid cysts and eight apparently healthy cattle comprised the study and control groups, respectively. Parasitological, microbiological, histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations of the liver and lungs were undertaken, and 49 of these organs were infected with cysts.

Molecular characterization of Fasciola samples, collected from different host species coming from the endemic area of Turkey.

Economical animal breeding programs are important for achieving maximum gain, and any factors resulting in economical loss should be minimized or eliminated. An organism of concern is the liver fluke, Fasciola hepatica, which causes decreased yield and even death in sheep and dairy cattle. In an effort to eliminate or minimize the detrimental effect of this parasite in animals, it is important to understand the genetic diversity within the liver flukes and the relationship between this parasite and the host in the particular geographic area.

[Cysticercus bovis in Turkey and its importance from the public health aspect].

This study was conducted in order to compare the different regions according to the literature on the prevalence of bovine cysticercosis and T. saginata in Turkey. Bovine cysticercosis and T.

[Cysticercus bovis in slaughtered cattle in the Afyonkarahisar and Burdur provinces and its importance from the point of view of public health].

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the current status of bovine cysticercosis and human taeniosis in two provinces (Afyonkarahisar and Burdur in the western part of Turkey between October 2009 and October 2011).

Methods: In the study period, a total of 1684 cattle and 7644 human stool samples were examined for Cysticercus bovis, and Taeniosis, respectively. Carcasses of animals were subjected to routine meat inspection.

[Cystic echinococcosis in the Mersin province (119 cases)].

Objective: This study was made to emphasize the importance of cystic echinococcosis in the Mersin province and to contribute to informarion regarding the geographic distribution of infection in Turkey.

Methods: Seven different pathology laboratory records in the Mersin province between the period 2011-2012 were evaluated according to age, sex and organ involvement.

Results: In study period, a total of 119 cases of cystic echinococcosis were determined.