Information Package / Course Catalogue
Principles of Animal Production
Course Code: OT118
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 objective of the course is to teach students the importance and current state of organic animal breeding in the world and in Turkey. And it is aimed to gain knowledge and skill competencies related to obtain organic animal products concerning animal breeding, improvement, management and nutrition of livestock animals.

Course Content

The importance and current state of organic animal husbandry in the world and in Turkey, Reproduction in livestock, Genetic improvement, Cattle breeding, Small ruminant breeding, Poultry breeding, The principles in production of high quality organic animal products.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Özdal GÖKDAL
Learning Outcomes
1. knows the importance and current state of animal husbandry in the world and in Turkey
2.understands the principles of organic animal husbandry
3.gains knowledge about reproductive function and interferes with natural ways to the reproductive processes of animals
4.Gains knowledge about basic concepts of genetic improvement
5.Gains knowledge about management, breeding and feeding practices in organic animal husbandry
6.Gains knowledge and performs high quality and economic production of organic animal products
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of animal husbandry, The place and importance of animal husbandry in the economy
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction of ADU Çine Vocational School Application and Research Unit
Week 2 - Theoretical
The importance and current state of organic animal husbandry in the world and in Turkey
Week 2 - Practice
Observation of production activities in ADU Çine Vocational School Application and Research Unit
Week 3 - Theoretical
The basic principles of organic animal husbandry
Week 3 - Practice
Introduction of sheep breeds
Week 4 - Theoretical
The basic principles of organic animal husbandry
Week 4 - Practice
Introduction of goat breeds
Week 5 - Theoretical
The principles in the establishment of organic livestock farms
Week 5 - Practice
Introduction of cattle breeds
Week 6 - Theoretical
Reproduction in farm animals
Week 6 - Practice
Examination of female reproductive system in farm animals
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reproduction in farm animals
Week 7 - Practice
Examination of male reproductive system in farm animals
Week 8 - Theoretical
Poultry breeding
Week 9 - Theoretical
Genetic improvement
Week 9 - Practice
Practical works in farm animals-I
Week 10 - Theoretical
Genetic improvement
Week 10 - Practice
Practical works in farm animals-II
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cattle breeding
Week 11 - Practice
Behavior characteristics in farm animals
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cattle breeding
Week 12 - Practice
Barn cleaning and disinfection
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sheep breeding
Week 13 - Practice
Observation of pregnancy and parturition
Week 14 - Theoretical
Goat breeding
Week 14 - Practice
Care of young animals and dams
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Land Work40416
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
OÇ-1
4
5
3
4
4
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
3
3
4
OÇ-3
5
3
OÇ-4
3
5
5
4
OÇ-5
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
OÇ-6
2
2
5
5
2
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026