Information Package / Course Catalogue
Poultry Nutrition
Course Code: ZT306
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To provide fundamental knowledge of poultry nutrition, to introduce feed ingredients commonly used in poultry feeding, to teach the principles of nutrition for different poultry species, to develop skills in formulating rations using the trial-and-error method and preparing species-specific diets, and to enhance problem-solving abilities related to poultry feeding and nutrition management.

Course Content

This course covers the importance of poultry nutrition and poultry products, feed ingredients and feed additives used in poultry feeding, nutritional management principles of commercial layers and breeder flocks, commercial broilers and broiler breeders, commercial turkeys and turkey breeders, as well as geese, ducks, other cage birds, and ostriches. The course also includes species-specific ration formulation and the development of problem-solving skills related to poultry nutrition and feeding management.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Mürsel ÖZDOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To develop an understanding of the poultry digestive system and feeding behavior through theoretical and practical learning
2.To learn and practice feedstuffs and feed additives used in poultry nutrition
3.To understand the nutritional principles of different poultry species
4.To learn ration formulation and prepare sample rations for poultry
5.To gain the ability to analytically solve problems in poultry nutrition management
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Importance of Poultry Nutrition and Energy Sources Used in Poultry Diets
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of the Poultry Digestive System with Visual Illustrations
Week 2 - Theoretical
Protein Sources Used in Poultry Feeding
Week 2 - Practice
Overview of Commercial Feeds and Feed Additives with Feed Collection Demonstration
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mineral and Vitamin Feedstuffs Used in Poultry Nutrition
Week 3 - Practice
Poultry Feeding Methods and Practical Feeding Management
Week 4 - Theoretical
Feed Additives Used in Poultry Nutrition
Week 4 - Practice
Display of Poultry Requirement Tables and Commercial Poultry Production Manuals
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nutritional Principles of Commercial Laying Hens
Week 5 - Practice
Criteria to Be Considered in Poultry Ration Formulation / Presentation of Ingredient Inclusion Limits in poultry ration
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nutrition Principles of breeder layers
Week 6 - Practice
Ration Formulation Practice Using the Trial-and-Error Method – 1
Week 7 - Theoretical
Nutritional Principles of Broiler Chickens / Midterm Exam
Week 7 - Practice
Ration Formulation for Poultry Based on Crude Protein and Metabolizable Energy Requirements Using the Trial-and-Error Method – 2
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Nutrition Principles of Breeder Broilers/Ration Formulation for Poultry Based on Crude Protein, Metabolizable Energy, Calcium, and Phosphorus Requirements Using the Trial-and-Error Method – 3
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Nutrition Principles of breeder layers of turkeys/ Ration Formulation for Commercial Layers Using the Trial-and-Error Method – 4
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Feeding Principles of Geese / Ration Formulation for Broilers Using the Trial-and-Error Method – 5
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Nutritional Principles of Ducks / Trial-and-Error Ration Formulation for Layer Chicks – 6
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Nutritional Principles of Quails and Pheasants / Trial-and-Error Ration Formulation for Turkey Poults – 7
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Nutritional Principles of Other Domestic Cage Birds / Trial-and-Error Ration Formulation for Quails – 8 / Term Assignment
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Nutritional Principles of Ostriches / Review of Practical Records and Practical Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Term Assignment1%10
Practice Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice130113
Assignment51110
Practice Examination1112
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
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
5
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
OÇ-2
5
4
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
OÇ-3
5
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
OÇ-4
5
5
5
4
4
1
2
2
1
4
2
OÇ-5
4
5
3
4
4
1
2
3
1
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026