Information Package / Course Catalogue
Udder Health Control Programmes in Farm Animals
Course Code: VET545
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To give information about udder health and diseases To give information about diagnosis and treatment methods of udder diseases, To teach mastitis prevention and udder health programs To teach milking and machine milking methods Knowledge of udder operations

Course Content

Anatomy and examination of udder Milk content and lactation Mastitis, diagnostic methods, treatment options Milking hygiene and method Mastitis relationship with reproduction and nutrition

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Bayazıt MUSAL
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about udder health and diseases
2.To learn the methods used in the diagnosis of mastitis. To diagnose mastitis using a thorough clinical examination and appropriate diagnostic techniques
3.To have information about the treatment of mastitis and to develop appropriate treatment plans. To manage the treatment based on the benefit of the patient
4.To prescribe and apply the drugs in accordance with the legislation, accurately and consciously in the treatment of udder diseases
5.To have knowledge about mastitis prevention methods
6.To have knowledge about milking and machine milking methods
7.To apply appropriate sedation, general and local anesthesia techniques safely in udder operations., and to train veterinarians who can perform udder operations
8.Advising and implementing preventive programs in accordance with public health standards in terms of udder infections
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Udder Diseases in Domestic Animals - Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A
2.Udder Disease and Disorders in Cows - Prof. Dr. Ayhan BAŞTAN
3.Johnston, S.D., Kustritz, M.V.R., Olson, P.N.S. (2001) Canine and Feline Theriogenoiogy, W.B. Saunders Comp., Philadelphia
4.Noakes, D.E., Parkinson, T.J., England, G.C.W. (2001) Artur’s Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics, W.B. Saunders Comp., Philadelphia
5.Hafez, E.S.E. (1993) Reproduction in Farm Animals, Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia.
6.Alaçam, E. (2002) Doğum ve İnfertilite, Medisan Yayınları, Ankara
7.Baştan, A. (2007) İneklerde Meme Hastalıkları, Alp Ofset Matbaacılık Ltd. Şti, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to udder health control
Week 1 - Practice
Biosecurity Practices
Week 2 - Theoretical
Anatomy of the Udder
Week 2 - Practice
Anatomy of the Udder (Continue)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Milk content and lactation
Week 3 - Practice
Clinical examination of mammary gland
Week 4 - Theoretical
Definition, classification and diagnosis of mastitis
Week 4 - Practice
Examination of milk and mammary gland
Week 5 - Theoretical
The economic effects of mastitis on the herd
Week 5 - Practice
Mastitis screening
Week 6 - Theoretical
Recording Systems
Week 6 - Practice
Clinical Examination and Diagnostic Methods in Mastitis Cases
Week 7 - Theoretical
Milking machines and machine milking (Midterm exam)
Week 7 - Practice
Milking and Milking Applications
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mastitis and udder health in small ruminants
Week 8 - Practice
Clinical mastitis diagnostic methods
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mastitis and udder health in small ruminants
Week 9 - Practice
Clinical mastitis diagnostic methods
Week 10 - Theoretical
Treatment of mastitis cases in lactation
Week 10 - Practice
Diagnostic methods of subclinical mastitis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Dry period management
Week 11 - Practice
Microbiological sampling from udder
Week 12 - Theoretical
Environmental Management
Week 12 - Practice
Intra-mammary treatment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Nutrition and mastitis
Week 13 - Practice
Intra-mammary treatment
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reproduction and mastitis
Week 14 - Practice
Closed mammary operation applications in slaughterhouse material
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice151130
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026