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Doktora Programı ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ - SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ENSTİTÜSÜ - HELMİNTOLOJİ (DR) 13.02.2004
Orcid number https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4750-2801
1983 yılında İzmir’de doğdum. İlk, orta ve lise öğrenimimi İzmir’de tamamladıktan sonra, 2007 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi’nde lisans eğitimimi tamamladım. 2010 yılında Yükseköğretim doktora araştırma bursu kapsamında, İskoçya Glasgow Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesinde yürütülen çalışmalara katıldım. 2011 yılında Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsünde Veterinerlik Fizyolojisi alanında doktora unvanını kazandım. 2012-2013 yılları arasında Gıda Kontrol ve Hijyen Denetim subayı olarak askerliğimi yaptıktan sonra, 2013-2016 yılları arasında Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Temel Bilimler Bölümü Fizyoloji Anabilim Dalı'nda Yardımcı Doçent Doktor olarak akademik kariyerime devam ettim. 2016-2022 yılları arasında aynı bölümde Doçent Doktor olarak görev yaptım. 2022 yılında Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Temel Bilimler Bölümü Fizyoloji Anabilim Dalında çalışmaya başladım. Aynı üniversitede 2023 yılından itibaren Profesör olarak görev yapmaktayım. Bilimsel ilgi alanım; üreme endokrinolojisi üzerine endokrin bozucuların etkilerinin in-vitro ortamda incelenmesidir.
Fizyoterapi, fiziksel aktivite, yaşam kalitesi ve egzersiz uzmanlık alanım
Doktora Programı ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ - SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ENSTİTÜSÜ - HELMİNTOLOJİ (DR) 13.02.2004
Dr. Abdur Rahman Sial is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences, specializing in Animal Nutrition, at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CVAS), Jhang, a sub-campus of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan.
He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) degrees from UVAS, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Animal Nutrition from Afyon Kocatepe University in Turkey.
Dr. Sial began his career as a Graduate Trainee in Agri Services at Engro Foods in December 2009. In February 2010, he joined UVAS as a faculty member and has since been actively involved in teaching and research. His research interests include ruminant nutrition, particularly the use of non-conventional feedstuffs and industrial byproducts in livestock feeds, as well as poultry nutrition, focusing on alternatives to antibiotics and methods to enhance immunity and performance.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sial has published numerous research papers in both national and international journals and has presented his work at various international conferences. He has also contributed to several book chapters and conference papers, reflecting his active engagement in advancing the field of animal nutrition.
UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB, LAHORE
In recognition of his contributions, Dr. Sial has been cited over 465 times, indicating the impact of his research within the scientific community.
Dr. Sial is also involved in supervising postgraduate students, guiding research projects that explore innovative approaches in animal nutrition. His dedication to education and research continues to contribute significantly to advancements in veterinary and animal sciences
Fizyoterapi, fiziksel aktivite, yaşam kalitesi ve egzersiz uzmanlık alanım
Özgeçmiş Doç. Dr. Ahu Demirtaş
1983 yılında Merzifon’da doğdum. İlkokul öğrenimimi Merzifon ve Çorum’un Alaca ilçesinde bitirdim. 1996 yılında Anadolu Lisesi sınavlarını kazanarak ortaokul ve lise öğrenimimi Ankara’da Sincan Süleyman Demirel Anadolu Lisesi’nde tamamladım. 2002 yılında girdiğim Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi’ nden, 2007 yılının Haziran ayında dönem birincisi olarak mezun oldum. Lisans öğrenimim sürerken intörn öğrencilik dönemini Erasmus programı ile gittiğim Polonya Wroclaw Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi’nde tamamladım. 2007 yılı Eylül ayında Ankara Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Veterinerlik Fizyolojisi Anabilim Dalı’nda doktora eğitimine başladım. 29.12.2008 tarihinde ise Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Veteriner Hekimliği Temel Bilimler Bölümü Fizyoloji Anabilim Dalı’na Araştırma Görevlisi olarak atandım. Söz konusu kurumda bir yıla yakın görev yaptıktan sonra, doktora öğrenimimi tamamlamak için 2009 yılı Ekim ayında 2547 sayılı kanunun 35. maddesi kapsamında Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Fizyoloji Anabilim Dalı’nda görevlendirildim. 16.01.2014 tarihinde “Isırgan Otu (Urtica dioica L.), Papatya (Matricaria chamomilla L.) ve Hayıt Meyvesi (Vitex agnus-castus L.) Ekstraktlarının Normal Koşullarda ve Asidoz Koşullarında Rumen Mikrobiyal Fermentasyonuna in vitro Etkileri” konulu tez çalışmamı tamamlayarak “doktor” ünvanını aldım. 07.04.2014 tarihi itibariyle Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Veteriner Hekimliği Temel Bilimler Bölümü Fizyoloji Anabilim Dalı’nda Araş. Gör. Dr. olarak göreve başladım. 24.10.2014 tarihinde Yardımcı Doçent, 13.01.2021 tarihinde ise Doçent unvanını aldım. TÜBİTAK 2219 Yurt Dışı Doktora Sonrası Araştırma Burs Programı kapsamında desteklenen “Rumen mikrobiyotası ve rumen mikrobiyal fermentasyonunun sığla yağı (sığla storax, Styrax liquidus) ile optimizasyonu” başlıklı projeyi yürütmek üzere 01.09.2021-01.03.2022 tarihleri arasında 6 (altı) ay süreyle Viyana Veteriner Üniversitesi, Çiftlik Hayvanları ve Veteriner Halk Sağlığı Bölümü, Hayvan Besleme ve Fonksiyonel Bitki Bileşenleri Enstitüsü’nde çalışmalar yaptım. Halen Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Veteriner Hekimliği Temel Bilimler Bölümü Fizyoloji Anabilim Dalı’nda görev yapmaktayım.
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PROJECTS _____________________________________________________
April 2023-Continues Effects of sigla storax (Liquidambar orientalis) on commensal and
pathogenic intestinal bacteria
Position: Manager
Foundation: Coordinatorship of Scientific Research Projects of
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
September 2021- Optimization of rumen microbiota and rumen microbial fermentation with
March 2022 sığla oil (sığla storax, Styrax liquidus)
Position: Manager
Foundation: 1. TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey) in the framework of the Career Development Program
2. Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds,
University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
November 2019- Investigation of the effects of curcumin, carvacrol and sigla oil on
January 2022 Salmonella Enteritidis by LED induced photosensitization and
development of innovative technologies in egg
Position: Researcher
Foundation: TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey) in the framework of the Career Development Program
January 2018- Stimulatory and inhibitory effects of green leaf volatiles on “good”
September 2019 (commensal) and “bad” (pathogenic) bacteria in the intestine
Position: Manager
Foundation: Coordinatorship of Scientific Research Projects of
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
July 2016- Determination of S. aureus in bulk milk tanks by real time PCR and
September 2018 detection of Staphylococcal enterotoxins
Position: Researcher
Foundation: Coordinatorship of Scientific Research Projects of
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
September 2015- The modification of rumen microbial population and ruminal fermentation
May 2017 with green leaf volatiles
Position: Manager
Foundation: TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey) in the framework of the Career Development Program
PUBLICATIONS ___________________________________________________
ARTICLES IN JOURNALS INDEXED BY WEB OF SCIENCE CORE COLLECTION: SCI
Lind, V., Sizmaz, Ö., Demirtas, A., Sudagidan, M., Weldon, S., Budai, A., O’Toole, A., Miladinovic, D. D., Jørgensen, G. M. (2024). Biochar effect on sheep feed intake, growth rate and ruminant in vitro and in vivo methane production. Animal, 18(6), 101195.
Demirtas, A., Sevin, S., Musa, S., Sudagidan, M., Toprak, N., Salgirli Demirbaş, Y., Kiran, F., Öztürk, H. (2024). Preliminary study of the effects of Apilactobacillus kunkeei EIR/BG-1 and Enterococcus hirae EIR/CM-2 supplementation on in vitro rumen fermentation and microbial population. Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences, 33(1), 88-100.
Demirtas, A., Pacífico, C., Gruber, T., Chizzola, R., Zebeli, Q., Khiaosa-Ard, R. (2023). Sigla storax (Liquidambar orientalis) mitigates in vitro methane production without disturbances in rumen microbiota and nutrient fermentation in comparison to monensin. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 134(8), lxad154.
Demirtas, A., Atilgan, D., Saral, B., Isparta, S., Ozturk, H., Ozvardar, T., Salgirli-Demirbas, Y. (2023). Dog owners’ recognition of pain-related behavioral changes in their dogs. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 62, 39-46.
Keyvan, E., Kahraman, H. A., Tutun, H., Dönmez, S., Şen, E., Çalişkan, Z., Rugji, J., Demirtaş, A., Akyüz, A. Ö. (2022). Curcumin and carvacrol mediated photodynamic inactivation with 405 nm light emitting diodes (LEDs) on Salmonella Enteritidis. Food Science and Technology International, 29(7), 748-756.
Keyvan, E., Tutun, H., Kahraman, H.A., Şen, E., Demirtaş, A., Dönmez, S., Akyüz, A.Ö. (2022). Determination of time dependent antibacterial activities of curcumin, carvacrol and styrax liquidus on Salmonella Enteritidis. Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, 69, 355-360.
Keyvan, E., Kahraman, H. A., Tutun, H., Donmez, S., Sen, E., Demirtas, A., Akyuz, A. O. (2022). Inactivation efficacy of 405 nm light emitting diodes (LEDs) on Salmonella Enteritidis at different illumination temperatures. Food Science and Technology, 42, e08721 (1-7).
Demirtas, A., Musa, S.A.A., Salgirli-Demirbas, Y., Ozturk, H., Pekcan, M., Toprak, N.N., Safak, E., Unler, M., Saral, B., Emre, M.B. (2021). Effects of Pinus brutia bark extract on pure and mixed continuous cultures of rumen bacteria and archaea, and fermentation characteristics in vitro. Veterinarski Arhiv, 91 (5), 523-535.
Demirtas, A., Musa S.A.A.M., Pekcan, M., Salgirli Demirbas, Y., Piskin, İ., Emre, B., Toprak, N., Ozturk, H. (2020). Effects of cleavers (Galium aparine) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium) extracts on rumen microbial fermentation in in vitro semi-continuous culture system (RUSITEC). Kafkas Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, 26(3): 385-390.
Keyvan, E., Yurdakul, O., Demirtas, A., Yalcin, H., Bilgen, N. (2020). Identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in bulk tank milk. Food Science and Technology (Campinas), 40(1): 150-156.
Demirtas, A., Salgirli Demirbas Y., Toprak, N.N, Piskin, I., Emre, M.B., Pekcan, M., Ozturk, H. (2020). Effects of malate on in vitro rumen fermentation under normal and subacute ruminal acidosis conditions. Cattle Practice, 28(1): 1-7.
Goker, G., Demirtas, A. (2020). Preliminary study on stimulatory and inhibitory effects of aldehydes from the green leaf volatiles family on beneficial and pathogenic bacteria from the intestine. Medycyna Weterynaryjna, 76(3): 170-175.,
Demirtas, A., Piskin, I. (2020). Effects of Urtica dioica, Matricaria chamomilla, and Vitex agnus-castus extracts on in vitro rumen fermentation in normal and following acidosis conditions. Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, 67: 15-22.
Demirtas, A., Ozturk, H., Sudagidan, M., Keyvan, E., Yavuz, O., Yildiz Gulay, O., Musa S.A.A. (2019). Effects of commercial aldehydes from green leaf volatiles (green odour) on rumen microbial population and fermentation profile in an artificial rumen (Rusitec). Anaerobe, 55: 83-92.
Demirtaş, A., Öztürk, H., Pişkin İ. (2018). Overview of plant extracts and plant secondary metabolites as alternatives to antibiotics for modification of ruminal fermentation. Veterinary Journal of Ankara University, 65: 213-217.
Gulay, M.S, Yildiz-Gulay, O., Ata, A., Balic, A., Demirtas, A. (2012). Toxicological evaluation of carob (Ceratonia silique) bean extracts in male New Zealand White rabbits. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 11(1): 1853-57.
Ozturk, H., Demirtas, A., Salgirli, Y., Pekcan, M., Emre, B., Fidanci, U.R. (2012). Effects of olive leaf extract on rumen microbial fermentation in in vitro semi continuous culture system (RUSITEC). Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, 59(1): 17-21.
Yildiz-Gulay, O., Gulay, M.S., Ata, A., Balic, A., Demirtas, A. (2010). The effects of feeding Pinus pinea seeds on some blood values in New Zealand white rabbits. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 9(20): 2655-2658.
ARTICLES IN JOURNALS INDEXED BY OTHER INTERNATIONAL INDEXES
Demirtas, A. (2021). Evaluation of the stimulatory and inhibitory effects of Malva sylvestris leaf extract on some beneficial and pathogenic bacteria from the colon. Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences, 5(1): 13-18.
Demirtas, A. (2021). Assessing the susceptibility of some gut bacteria to the extract from needles of Turkish pine. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Health Sciences Institute, 9(1): 1-6.
Demirtaş, A. (2020). Influence of Pinus brutia bark extract containing phenolic compounds on some commensal and pathogenic bacteria from the intestinal microflora. Veterinary Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, 5(2): 34-39.
Demirtaş, A. (2020). Comparative effects of nisin and monensin on pure cultures of rumen bacteria. Journal of the Turkish Veterinary Medical Society, 91(1): 1-8.
Yıldız Gülay, Ö., Ata, A., Demırtaş, A., Güngör, Ş., Gülay, M.Ş. (2018). The effects of liquid dishwashing detergent exposure in male swiss albino mice. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, 11(1): 35-39.
Keyvan, E., Yurdakul, Ö., Kocasarı, F., Tutun, H., Demirtaş, A. Kahraman, H.A., Şen, E. (2018). Detection of ochratoxin a in bulk tank milk. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, 11(3): 255-259.
Demirtaş, A. (2017). Essential oils that change volatile fatty acid concentrations in the rumen. Turkiye Klinikleri J Anim Nutr&Nutr Dis-Special Topics, 3(3):199-206.
Demirtaş, A., Pişkin., İ. (2014). Surfactant and “Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome” in livestock animals. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Health Sciences Institute., 2(1): 28-41.
Öztürk, H., Demirtaş, A., Salgırlı, Y., Meral, Ö., Pişkin, İ., Emre, B., Fidancı, U.R. (2011). Effects of grape seed extract on in vitro fermentation activity of the rumen microorganisms. Journal of Etlik Veterinary Microbiology, 22(1): 1-6.
Demirtaş, A., Öztürk, H., Pişkin, İ., Demirkiran, D., Salgirli, Y., Fidanci, U.R., Emre, B. (2011). Effects of rosemary and sage extracts on rumınal fermentatıon usıng the rumen simulatıon technique (RUSITEC). Acta Veterinaria Eurasia, 37(2): 127-134.
Demirtaş, A., Pişkin, İ. (2009). Sex differentiation in mammals and its hormonal control. Journal of Turkish Veterinary Medical Society, 80(3): 23-28.
MANUSCRIPTS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW ______________________________
Demirtas, A. Sensitivity of pure cultures of some Gram-positive and Gram-negative rumen bacteria to sigla storax (Liquidambar orientalis). Mediterranean Veterinary Journal.
BOOK CHAPTERS_______________________________________________
Demirtas, A, Aslan, M. (2024). Phytochemicals as alternatives of antibiotics in modulation of gut microbiota. In: Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Bioactive Natural Products, Ed: A.U. Rahman, Vol 83, Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2024.
Demirtaş, A. (2022). Büyük Ruminant (Sığır ve Manda) Davranışları . In: Hayvanlarda Beden Dili, Hayvan Davranışları (Large Ruminant (Cattle and Buffalo) Behaviours. In: Animal Body Language, Animal Behaviour) Eds: R. Aslan ve M.Ş. Gülay, 1. Issue, Nobel Publication, Ankara, 2022.
Demirtas, A. (2021). Use of Matricaria chamomilla as a natural promoter of digestive physiology, animal health, and performance in livestock production. In: Agricultural Research Updates, Eds: P. Gorawala and S. Mandhatri, Vol 35, Nova Science Publishers Inc., NewYork, 2021.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS ____________________________________
TALKS
Erçelik, G, Demirtaş, A. (2024). The role of probiotics in the treatment of diseases associated with gut microbiota dysbiosis. 3rd International Paris Congress on Applied Sciences, Paris, France, February 17-19, 2024, pp: 447-456.
Aslan, M., Demirtaş, A. (2023). Effects of phytochemicals on gut microbiota. Hodja Akhmet Yassawi 7. International Congress on Scientific Research Mingachevir State University, Mingachevir, Azerbaijan, February 24-25, 2023, pp: 228-238.
Demirtas, A. (2022). An overview to in vitro rumen studies with plant metabolites on pure cultures and mixed continuous cultures of rumen bacteria. 3rd International Animal Nutrition Congress, November 17-20, 2022, Antalya/Turkey, pp: 86-88.
Demirtas, A. (2019). Determination the effects of capsaicin on the growth of pure cultures of rumen bacteria. International VETEXPO Veterinary Sciences Congress, September 20-22, 2019, İstanbul, Turkey, pp: 96-99.
Demirtaş, A. (2018). Antibacterial effects of carvacrol on Gram-positive and Gram-negative rumen bacteria. 2nd International Animal Nutrition Congress, November 01-04, 2018, Antalya/Turkey.
Yörümez, G., Demirtaş, A. (2018). Colon bacteria and their physiological functions. 1st International Health Sciences and Life Congress, p: 173, 02-05 May 2018 Burdur/Turkey.
Keyvan, E., Yurdakul, O., Kocasari, F., Demirtas, A., Tutun, H., Kahraman, H.A., Sen, E. (2017). Detection of Staphylococcal enterotoxins in bulk milk tanks by ELİSA. 10th Balkan Congress of Microbiology. p: 291. November 16th – 18th, 2017, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Demirtas, A., Sudagidan, M., Yavuz, O., Keyvan, E., Yildiz-Gulay, O. Ozturk H. (2017). In vitro alteration of rumen bacterial population by a green leaf volatile, cis-3-hexenal, determined using Real-time PCR. 10th Balkan Congress of Microbiology. p: 291. November 16th – 18th, 2017, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Demirtas, A. Ozturk, H., Musa, S., Keyvan E., Yildiz-Gulay, O. (2017). Effects of cis-3-hexenal, a green leaf volatile (green odour), on in vitro rumen microbial fermentation (RUSITEC). 16. BOKU-Symposium Tierernahrung. pp: 41-44. 27 April 2017, Vienna, Austria.
Demirtaş, A., Sudagidan, M., Keyvan, E., Yavuz, O., Yildiz-Gülay, Ö., Öztürk, H. (2016). Determination antibacterial effects of green leaf volatiles (green odour) on Gram-positive and Gram-negative rumen bacteria. 1st International Animal Nutrition Congress, September 28th – October 1st 2016, Antalya/Turkey.
Salgirli, Y., Safak, E., Demirtas, A., Ozturk, H., Ozvardar, T., Emre, B., Sagmanligil, V. (2013). Do dogs having different genotypic and functional backgrounds perform differently in a two-way choice task? 9th International Veterinary Behaviour Meeting, 26-29 SEPTEMBER 2013, Lisbon, Portugal.
Gulay, M.S., Yildiz-Gulay, O., Ata, A., Demirtas, A., Gungor, S. (2012). Toxicological properties of liquid dishwashing detergent in Swiss albino mice. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 3/J. Dairy Sci. Vol 95, Suppl 2. p.: 158, 2012. ADSA-AMPA-ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Joint Annual Meeting, July 15-19, 2012. Phoenix, Arizona.
Ata, A., Gulay, M.S., Gungor, S., Yildiz-Gulay, O., Demirtas, A. (2012). Reproductive toxicity of liquid dishwashing detergent on male Swiss albino mice. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 3/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 95, Suppl. 2. p.: 511, 2012. ADSA-AMPA-ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Joint Annual Meeting. July 15-19, 2012, Phoneix, Arizona.
Öztürk, H., Demirtaş, A., Salgirli, Y., Pekcan, M., Emre, B., Fidanci, U.R. (2011). Effects of olive leaf extract on rumen microbial fermentation in in vitro semi-continous culture system (RUSITEC). VI. National Animal Nutrition Congress (With international participation), June 30 - July 1, 2011, Samsun, Turkey.
Gulay, M.S., Yildiz-Gulay, O., Ata, A., Balic, A., Demirtas, A. (2010). The effects of carob (Ceratonia siluqua) on some hematological parameters and organs of male New Zealand White rabbits. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 88, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 93, E-Suppl. 1. Poult. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1. pp. 326-327. ADSA-CSAS-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting. July, 2010, Denver Colorado.
Yildiz-Gulay, O., Gulay, M.S., Ata, A., Balic, A., Demirtas, A. (2010). The effects of feeding Pinus pinea seeds on some blood values in male New Zealand White rabbits. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 88, E-Suppl. 2/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 93, E-Suppl. 1. Poult. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1. p. 327. ADSA-CSAS-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting. July, 2010, Denver Colorado.
POSTERS
Ozturk, H., Musa, S., Pekcan, M., Salgirli-Demirbas, Y., Piskin, I., Emre, B., Demirtas, A., Fidanci, U.R. (2017). Effects of cleavers (Galium aparine) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium) extracts on rumen microbial fermentation in in vitro semi-continous culture system (RUSİITEC). 16. BOKU-Symposium Tierernahrung. pp: 41-44. 27 April 2017, Vienna, Austria.
Demirtas, A., Öztürk, H., Salgirli-Demirtas, Y., Piskin, İ., Emre, M.B. (2016). Effects of malate at different pH on ruminal fermentation in an artificial rumen (RUSITEC). Proceedings of the Society of Nutrition Physiology, p: 76. 70th Conference 8-10. March, 2016, Hannover, Germany.
Demirtas, A., Piskin, I. (2015). Effects of Urtica dioica, Matricaria chamomilla and Vitex agnus-castus extracts on in vitro rumen microbial fermentation (RUSITEC) in normal and acidosis conditions. 14. BOKU-Symposium Tierernahrung, p: 122-125, 9. April 2015, Vienna, Austria.
Demirtaş, A., Pişkin, İ. (2015). Effects of stinging nettle, chamomile and chasteberry extracts on production of volatile fatty acids and lactic acid using the rumen simulation technique (RUSITEC) in normal and acidogenic conditions. Acta Physiologica, p: 56, Turkish Society of Physiological Sciences 41st National Physiology Congress, September 9-13, 2015, Çanakkale, Turkey.
Demirtas, A., Ozturk, H., Piskin, I., Demirkiran, D., Salgirli, Y., Fidanci, U.R., Emre, B. (2011). Effects of rosemary and sage extracts on in vitro rumen microbial fermentation. Acta Physiologica, Vol. 203, Suppl. 686. Turkish-Feps Physiology Congress, September 3-7, 2011, Yeditepe-İstanbul, Turkey.
Öztürk, H., Demirtaş, A., Salgirli, Y., Meral, Ö., Pişkin, İ., Emre, B., Fidanci, U.R. (2011). Effects of grape seed extract on in vitro fermentation activity of the rumen microorganisms. VI. National Animal Nutrition Congress (With international participation), June 30 - July 1, 2011, Samsun, Turkey.
CERTIFICATES__________________________________________________
Certificate for use of experimental animals (2010)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES ________________________________________
Vice Director of Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Institute of Health Sciences (August 2024-Present)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE __________________________________________
2015-2024 Medical Physics
Physiology I
Physiology II
Digestive System in Monogastric Domestic
Animals
The Heart and Circulatory Physiology
Laboratory Animals Physiology
Animal Behaviour
Clinical Hematology
Muscle Physiology
Blood Physiology (Practice)
Respiratory Physiology
Body Fluids and Electrolytes
Modification of Ruminal Fermentation
In vitro Rumen Techniques
Institute: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
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