Information Package / Course Catalogue
Breast Disease
Course Code: VET527
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 1
Objectives of the Course

To give information about udder health and diseases To give information about the responsibilities of the veterinarian towards the patient and the patient owner in terms of udder 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

Anatomical structure of the udder in domestic animals, lactation, defense mechanism Mastitis, etiology and pathogenesis Dry period treatment Udder and teat problems Milking Method

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Cevdet PEKER
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about the anatomical and physiological sturucture, and lactation physiology of the udder in animal species
2.Gains ability to perform a full clinical examination, to collect appropriate samples, to use appropriate diagnosis and imaging methods in the detection of udder diseases
3.Gains the ability to diagnose udder diseases, especially mastitis
4.Gains knowledge about the treatment of udder diseases and gains clinical desicion-making skills, develops appropriate treatment plans and manages treatment according to the interests of the patient
5.Makes drug applications accurately and consciously in the treatment of udder diseases accordance with the legislation
6.To have knowledge about mastitis prevention methods
7.To have knowledge about milking and machine milking methods
8.Gains the competence to safely apply appropriate sedation, general and local anesthesia techniques in udder operations and to perform udder operations.
9.Gains knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of mammary tumors in carnivors
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Alaçam E. (2002) Doğum ve İnfertilite, Medisan Yayınları, Ankara
2.Dinç DA. (1995) Evcil hayvanlarda memenin deri hastalıkları, dolaşım bozuklukları ve operasyonları, Konya
3.Baştan A. (2007) İneklerde Meme Hastalıkları, Alp Ofset Matbaacılık Ltd. Şti, Ankara
4.Hafez ESE. (1993) Reproduction in Farm Animals, Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia.
5.Johnston SD, Kustritz MVR, Olson PNS (2001) Canine and Feline Theriogenoiogy, W.B. Saunders Comp., Philadelphia
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Anatomical Structure of Breast
Week 2 - Theoretical
Lactation in Domestic Animals
Week 3 - Theoretical
Circulatory Disorders of the Breast
Week 4 - Theoretical
Udder Defense System
Week 5 - Theoretical
Mastitis, etiology and pathogenesis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Classification and diagnosis of mastitis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Treatment of mastitis (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Treatment of mastitis (Continue)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Dry period treatment, milking management
Week 10 - Theoretical
Diseases of udder skin
Week 11 - Theoretical
Udder and teat trauma
Week 12 - Theoretical
Teat blockages
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mammary tumors in carnivores
Week 14 - Theoretical
Udder and teat operations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory150115
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)25
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026