Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of agriculture (animal and plant production). The place and importance of animal husbandry in economy and agriculture. Necessary conditions for a profitable livestock.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Animal population and animal production in the world
Week 3 - Theoretical
Animal population and animal production in Turkey. The place, importance and problems of animal husbandry in Turkish economy.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Domestication of farm animals. Domestication processes and centers in animals
Week 5 - Theoretical
Systematic classification in animals. Species description, occurrence, hybridization
Week 6 - Theoretical
Breeds: Definition and formation, breed characteristics and classification of breeds
Week 7 - Theoretical
Environment-animal relations, adaptation to the environment
Week 8 - Theoretical
New Approaches in Livestock
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reproduction and fertility in animals. Factors affecting fertility and definitions of fertility
Week 10 - Theoretical
Reproductive stages Technologies used in animal husbandry
Week 11 - Theoretical
Lactation and milk yield: Structure of the udder and formation of milk, factors affecting milk yield and composition
Week 12 - Theoretical
Factors affecting milk yield and composition of milk
Week 13 - Theoretical
Animal Breeding: Variation sources, heritability, characteristics and importance in animal husbandry. Definition of selection and selection methods
Week 14 - Theoretical
Breeding methods: pure breeding and crossbreeding. Breeding plans
