Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sheep and Goat Farming
Course Code: SBH007
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 objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the importance and current status of sheep and goat breeding in the world and in Türkiye, to recognize sheep and goat breeds, and to gain proficiency in breeding, improvement, management, and nutrition to obtain economical and high-quality sheep and goat milk, meat, wool, hide, hair, and mohair.

Course Content

The importance and current status of small ruminant breeding in the world and in Türkiye. Breeds of sheep and goats. Reproduction in sheep and goats. Genetic improvement. Management, care, nutrition, and practical breeding practices in sheep and goat husbandry. Production of high-quality small ruminant products (milk, meat, wool, hair, mohair, and hide).

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Comprehend the importance and current status of small ruminant breeding in the world and in Türkiye, and recognize sheep and goat breeds.
2.Understand reproductive functions in small ruminants and apply natural methods to increase lamb and kid productivity.
3.Know the basics of record-keeping and genetic improvement.
4.Perform management, breeding practices, grazing, management, nutrition, housing, and health protection in sheep and goat husbandry.
5.Know and implement healthy, high-quality, and economical production of sheep and goat products (milk, meat, wool, hair, mohair, hide).
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Advanced Sheep Breeding Mustafa KAYMAKÇI, İzmir Province DKKYB Publications
2.Goat Breeding Mustafa KAYMAKÇI, İzmir Province DKKYB Publications
3.National and International Congress Proceedings
4.Periodicals and Articles
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
The importance of small ruminants in the economy and in community life / Introduction to ADU Çine Vocational School Sheep and Goat Application and Research Unit
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
The importance and current status of small ruminant breeding in the world and in Türkiye / Observation of production activities in sheep and goat breeding farm
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Sheep and goat breeds / Introduction to sheep and goat breeds
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Reproduction in sheep / Examination of the female reproductive system
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Reproduction in goats / Examination of the male reproductive system
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Breeding practices in small ruminant breeding / Practical breeding practices in sheep and goats - I
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Animal recording in sheep and goat breeding / Practical breeding practices in sheep and goats – II
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination and evaluation of herd record books
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Genetic improvement in sheep and goats / Natural methods in control of reproduction
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Techniques to increase lamb and goat kid productivity / Cleaning and disinfection of barns
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Meat production from sheep and goats / Evaluation growth & development and performance controls
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Milk production from sheep and goats / Farm practices for healthy milk production
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Production of wool, hair and mohair / Characteristics and evaluation criteria of wool, hair and mohair
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Nutritional principles in sheep and goat breeding / Feeding practices in sheep and goat breeding
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory201428
Lecture - Practice101414
Assignment1022
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)46
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
OÇ-1
5
4
3
OÇ-2
5
5
3
3
4
2
OÇ-3
4
5
3
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
4
2
3
4
4
2
OÇ-5
5
5
5
3
3
3
4
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026