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Animal Feeding

Course Code	: DJTA006
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	: 3

Objectives of the Course

The aim is to provide students with the ability to formulate rations and understand the nutritional requirements of different animal species.

Course Content

Topics include feed types, ration formulation, nutritional physiology, and the role of nutrition in animal health and productivity.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Okan ATAY

Learning Outcomes

1.	1. Defines the basic concepts in animal nutrition.
2.	2. Compares the properties of feed used in ration formulation.
3.	3. Prepares appropriate rations for different animal species.
4.	4. Analyzes the effects of nutrition on productivity and health.
5.	5. Explains the main features of digital feeding systems.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Şenköylü, N. (2010). Animal Nutrition. Hasad Yayıncılık.
2.	Pond, W.G. (2005). Introduction to Animal Science. Wiley

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

1. Introduction to animal nutrition: definition, importance, history

Week 1 - Practice

1. Introduction to key concepts and terminology in animal nutrition

Week 2 - Theoretical

2. Nutritional requirements for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals

Week 2 - Practice

2. Sample calculations of nutrient requirements

Week 3 - Theoretical

3. Feedstuffs: classification and properties

Week 3 - Practice

3. Physical and chemical analysis of various feed samples

Week 4 - Theoretical

4. Forage (roughage) types and importance

Week 4 - Practice

4. Identification and quality assessment of forages

Week 5 - Theoretical

5. Concentrated feeds and feed additives

Week 5 - Practice

5. Reading and interpreting concentrate feed labels

Week 6 - Theoretical

6. Feed additives and feed hygiene

Week 6 - Practice

6. Classification and usage examples of feed additives

Week 7 - Theoretical

7. Digestive physiology and feed evaluation methods

Week 7 - Practice

7. Digestive system modeling and explanation

Week 8 - Theoretical

8. Principles of ration formulation

Week 8 - Practice

8. Sample ration formulation exercises

Week 9 - Theoretical

9. Feeding principles in cattle

Week 9 - Practice

9. Daily feeding plan design for cattle

Week 10 - Theoretical

10. Feeding principles in sheep and goats

Week 10 - Practice

10. Feed chart creation for sheep and goats

Week 11 - Theoretical

11. Feeding principles in poultry

Week 11 - Practice

11. Feed plan development for poultry

Week 12 - Theoretical

12. Comparison of ruminants and non-ruminants

Week 12 - Practice

12. Comparative table for ruminants vs. monogastrics

Week 13 - Theoretical

13. Digital feeding systems and automation

Week 13 - Practice

13. Introduction to digital feeding systems (via video or demo)

Week 14 - Theoretical

14. General review and evaluation

Week 14 - Practice

14. Review and evaluation through applied questions

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Land Work	5	3	2	25
Reading	4	2	3	20
Individual Work	4	3	5	32
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				77

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