Information Package / Course Catalogue
Equipment Used in Poultry
Course Code: ZT468
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

To have knowledge about the tools and equipment used inside and outside the poultry house in the breeding of poultry

Course Content

It is a course that will be a source of information about the correct use of equipment used in poultry farming, its effects on animal welfare and poultry house management.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Zeynep YARDIM
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about the equipment used in chicken breeding
2.Students learn how to use the tools and equipment in poultry enterprises
3.To have knowledge about the effect of climatic equipment such as ventilation and fans on animal welfare in the poultry sector.
4.Students learn the labour convenience of the equipment used and their contribution to the economy
5.Students have knowledge about equipment, disease prevention, poultry house management
Recommended or Required Reading
1.North, M. O. and D. Bell, 1990. Commercial chicken production manual. Avi Book, New York.
2.Türkoğlu, M. ve M. Sarıca, 2018. Tavukçuluk bilimi -yetiştirme, besleme, hastalıklar genişletilmiş 3.baskı. Bey Ofset Matbaacılık, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Cage Types Used in Chicken Breeding
Week 2 - Theoretical
Feeders and Drinkers Used in Poultry
Week 3 - Theoretical
Ventilation and Cooling Systems Tools Used in Poultry Houses
Week 4 - Theoretical
Heating Systems Used in Poultry Houses
Week 5 - Theoretical
Lighting Systems in Poultry Houses
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nesting types, Egg Collection, Classification, Packaging and Storage Systems
Week 7 - Theoretical
Chicken Transport Crates and Egg Transport Vehicles
Week 8 - Theoretical
Feed production equipment: Crushers, mixers and pelletising machines
Week 9 - Theoretical
Feed Silos and Storage Conditions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Incubators and Features
Week 11 - Theoretical
Poultry Control Systems
Week 12 - Theoretical
Disinfection and vaccination equipment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Slaughter meat processing equipment
Week 14 - Theoretical
New developments in equipment manufacturing
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Rate1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
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PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
OÇ-2
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
OÇ-3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026