Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basıc Prıncıples Of Anımal Nutrıtıon
Course Code: VHB553
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To provide students with the knowledge of nutrition physiology, digestive system characteristics and proper nutrition specific to farm animals, domestic animals and species. Basic principles to be considered when feeding ruminants and non-ruminants. To train experts with sufficient knowledge on how to reach higher levels in terms of both quantity and quality with appropriate feeding depending on the targeted yield direction in different animal species. To ensure that the candidate learns the factors that will help breeders by establishing the right approach and relationships. To provide the breeder with the right approach to increase animal productivity and improve the economy of the business.

Course Content

It includes activities to teach the nutritional physiology and digestive system characteristics of farm animals, domestic animals and species-specific feeding, as well as proper nutrition appropriate for each species.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Özcan CENGİZ
Learning Outcomes
1.To have sufficient knowledge about the digestive system of meat and egg-laying hens, the feed materials used, feeding habits and the diseases seen (in terms of nutrition).
2.To have sufficient knowledge about the digestive system of dairy cows, the feed materials used, feeding habits and the diseases seen (in terms of nutrition).
3.To have sufficient knowledge about the digestive system of beef cattle, the feed materials used, feeding habits and the diseases seen (in terms of nutrition).
4.To have sufficient knowledge about the digestive system of horses, the feed materials used, feeding habits and the diseases seen (in terms of nutrition).
5.To have sufficient knowledge about the digestive system of cats and dogs, the feed materials used, feeding habits and the diseases seen (in terms of nutrition).
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ergün, A., Tuncer, Ş.D., Çolpan, İ., Yalçın, S., Yıldız, G., Küçükersan, M.K., Küçükersan, S., Şehu, A. (2008) Hayvan Besleme ve Beslenme Hastalıkları, Pozitif Matbaacılık, Ankara.
2.Kılıç, A. (1988) Yemler ve Hayvan Besleme, Bilgehan Basımevi, İzmir.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of basic principles and terms used in animal nutrition.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Poultry industry in Turkey and World
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nutrient requirements of laying hens, feeds and feeding techniques of chicken nutrition
Week 4 - Theoretical
Effects of nutrition on egg production and quality
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nutrient requirements of broilers, feeds and feeding techniques of broiler chicken
Week 6 - Theoretical
General structure of cattle industry in Turkey and World.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Feeds which use in calf nutrition, feeding techniques, nutrition of calf (Midterm)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Nutrition of heifers
Week 9 - Theoretical
Periods and nutritional requirements examined in the nutrition of dairy cows and beef cattle
Week 10 - Theoretical
Feeds and feeding techniques used in the nutrition of dairy cows and beef cattle
Week 11 - Theoretical
Digestive system anatomy and physiology in horses. Importance of secum for digestion processes; Determination of nutrient requirements in horses.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nutrition of foals and pregnant mares, nutrient requirements, appropriate feed sources and ration examples
Week 13 - Theoretical
Principles of cats and dogs feeding. Anatomy and physiology of digestive system in cats and dogs. Similar and different characteristics of in nutrition of cats and dogs.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Feeding of puppies and adult cats and dogs
Week 15 - Theoretical
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140456
Assignment48240
Reading120224
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)147
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026