Information Package / Course Catalogue
Fur and Hobby Animal Husbandry
Course Code: ZT435
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Teaching the fundamentals of nutrition and husbandry of the popular pet animals like cat and dogs

Course Content

Teaching the fundamentals of nutrition and husbandry of the popular pet animals like cat and dogs

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Mustafa AKŞİT
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the breed and classification of pet animals
2.Understand the anatomy and physiology of pet animals
3.Understand management of young pet animals
4.Understand the chemical composition of commercial feeds, energy, protein, mineral and vitamin requirements for pets
5.Understand relationship between welfare and nutrition of pet animals
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çetin, O., Kırıkçı, K. 2000. Alternatif Kanatlı Yetiştiriciliği, Sülün-Keklik
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Historical development of fur and ornamental animal breeding
Week 2 - Theoretical
Karakul sheep breeding
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fox breeding
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mink breeding
Week 5 - Theoretical
Chinchilla breeding
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nutria breeding
Week 7 - Theoretical
Rabbit breeding and main rabbit breeds
Week 8 - Theoretical
Rabbit breeding, yields and characteristics
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cat Breeds and Characteristics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Dog Breeds and Characteristics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Dog Breeds and Characteristics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Pigeon Breeds and Characteristics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Partridge breeds and their characteristics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cage birds and their characteristics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)69
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026