Information Package / Course Catalogue
Livestock Mechanization
Course Code: BSM346
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

The aim of this course is to learn all parts of machines of livestock and its working principles

Course Content

Introduction to Machinery of Livestock Husbandry, Forage Harvesting Machinery, Concentrate Feed Preparation Machinery, Mechanization on Feeding, Watering Technics in Livestock Husbandry, Handling Technology of Manure at Livestock Husbandry, Milking and Milk Cooling Technology, Precision Livestock Farming, Other Applications of Mechanization in Livestock Husbandry

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Tuna DOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1. Learning the importance of mechanization in livestock husbandry
2.Learning the specifications of machines used in forage harvestry
3. Learning the specifications of machines used in concentrate feed preparation
4.Handling mechanization of manure in livestock husbandry (solid and liquid manure systems)
5.Milking and milk cooling technology, computerized herd management systems
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Ayık, M.; 1985. Hayvancılıkta Mekanizasyon, A.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları 950,
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to machinery of livestock husbandry
Week 2 - Theoretical
Forage mechanization; Systems of forage harvesting mechanization
Week 3 - Theoretical
Forage mechanization; Forage harvesting mechanization (Cutting mechanics and mowers)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Forage mechanization; Forage harvesting machinery (Conditioning and hay making machinery)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Forage mechanization; Forage harvesting mechanization (Tedding technique and tedders)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Forage mechanization; Forage harvesting machinery (Pick-up systems and self loading machinery)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Forage mechanization; Forage harvesting machinery (Baling operations and balers) (midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Forage mechanization; Forage harvesting machinery (Baling operations and balers)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Concentrate feed preparation mechanization (Crushing and breaking machinery, feed mixing machinery)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Mechanization on feeding (Conveying and distribution of feed materials) in livestock husbandry
Week 11 - Theoretical
Handling mechanization of manure in livestock husbandry (solid and liquid manure systems)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Watering mechanization in livestock husbandry
Week 13 - Theoretical
Milking and milk cooling technology, computerized herd management systems
Week 14 - Theoretical
Milking and milk cooling technology, computerized herd management systems
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Midterm Examination1077
Final Examination1099
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes