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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.comprehends the importance and current state of small ruminant breeding in the world and in Turkey, recognizes sheep and goat breeds
2.comprehends reproductive functions and increases the production of lamb and kid
3.knows the basic concepts of genetic improvement and recording in small ruminant breeding
4.knows the management, breeding practices, grazing, nutrition, housing and health protection of small ruminants
5.knows and applies healthy, high quality and economic production of products of small ruminants
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The importance of small ruminants in the economy and in the community life
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction of ADU Çine Vocational School, Sheep and Goat Application and Research Unit
Week 2 - Theoretical
The importance and current state of small ruminant breeding in the world and in Turkey
Week 2 - Practice
Observation of production activities in sheep and goat breeding units of ADU Çine Vocational School
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sheep and goat breeds
Week 3 - Practice
Introduction of sheep and goat breeds
Week 4 - Theoretical
Reproduction in sheep and goats
Week 4 - Practice
Examination of female reproductive system in sheep and goats
Week 5 - Theoretical
Reproduction in sheep and goats
Week 5 - Practice
Examination of male reproductive system in sheep and goats
Week 6 - Theoretical
Breeding practices in small ruminant breeding
Week 6 - Practice
Practical works in sheep and goat breeding-I
Week 7 - Theoretical
Genetic improvement in sheep and goat breeding
Week 7 - Practice
Practical works in sheep and goat breeding-II
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
MID-TERM EXAM
Week 9 - Theoretical
The methods increasing the production of lamb and kid
Week 9 - Practice
Control of reproduction in sheep and goats
Week 10 - Theoretical
Meat production from sheep and goats
Week 10 - Practice
Observation of growth and development in small ruminants and related yield or performance controls
Week 11 - Theoretical
Milk production from sheep and goats
Week 11 - Practice
Farm practices for healthy milk production in sheep and goats
Week 12 - Theoretical
Production of wool, hair and mohair
Week 12 - Practice
Cleaning and disinfection of sheep and goat barns
Week 13 - Theoretical
Nutritional principles in sheep and goat breeding
Week 13 - Practice
Feeding practices in organic sheep and goat breeding
Week 14 - Theoretical
Health protection in sheep and goat breeding
Week 14 - Practice
Health protection practices in organic sheep and goat breeding
Week 15 - Theoretical
Welfare and housing in sheep and goat breeding
Week 15 - Practice
Examining animal welfare and behavioral characteristics in sheep and goat breeding
Week 16 - Final Exam
FINAL EXAM
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Term Project1033
Reading140114
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
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
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
5
3
4
4
OÇ-3
3
4
4
4
3
OÇ-4
4
5
3
3
3
OÇ-5
4
5
3
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026