Information Package / Course Catalogue
Animal Husbandry
Course Code: DJTA001
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course Animal Husbandry is to provide students with essential knowledge about breeding, housing, and management of farm animals.

Course Content

The course includes animal breeds, care and feeding practices, housing systems, animal welfare, and basic production planning.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Özdal GÖKDAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the principles of animal breeding and husbandry.
2.Compares the care, feeding, and housing requirements of different animal species.
3.Evaluates environmental and welfare conditions in breeding systems
4.Applies basic practices for protecting animal health.
5.Compares modern livestock systems with traditional systems.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaya, M. (2017). Animal Breeding and Improvement. Nobel Publications.
2.McDonald, P. et al. (2010). Animal Nutrition. Pearson.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to animal husbandry and its historical development
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction to animal species and basic husbandry information
Week 2 - Theoretical
Animal breeding and genetic foundations
Week 2 - Practice
Genealogy and selection examples with explanation of breeding concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Animal species and classification
Week 3 - Practice
Classification exercise based on animal morphology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Animal housing and environmental needs
Week 4 - Practice
Review and drawing of animal housing plans
Week 5 - Theoretical
Animal behavior and the concept of welfare
Week 5 - Practice
Observation of animal behavior (via video or online materials)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Breeding systems: extensive, semi-intensive, intensive
Week 6 - Practice
Comparative analysis of different breeding systems
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reproduction and parturition in animals
Week 7 - Practice
Diagrammatic representation of reproductive physiology and case study
Week 8 - Theoretical
Care of young animals such as calves and lambs
Week 8 - Practice
Preparation of a young animal care plan
Week 9 - Theoretical
Relationship between nutrition and animal rearing
Week 9 - Practice
Sample feeds and preparation of feeding plans
Week 10 - Theoretical
Disease prevention and healthy herd management
Week 10 - Practice
Analysis of health screening protocols
Week 11 - Theoretical
Production traits: meat, milk, wool, etc.
Week 11 - Practice
Measurement and evaluation of production traits
Week 12 - Theoretical
Breeding programs and record-keeping systems
Week 12 - Practice
Application of breeding record systems
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sustainability in livestock production
Week 13 - Practice
Examples of sustainable practices (e.g., waste management)
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review and assessment
Week 14 - Practice
Review, practical questions, and overall assessment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Rate1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Reading1033
Individual Work1022
Midterm Examination1022
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)51
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
PÇ-17
PÇ-18
PÇ-19
PÇ-20
OÇ-1
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026