Information Package / Course Catalogue
Maın Prıncıples In Ratıon Preparatıon
Course Code: VHB554
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Raising experts knowing principles and methods of ration formulation for livestock. Teaching the amounts of feedstuffs used in rations of poultry and ruminants. Teaching the ration formulation for different animal species.

Course Content

Definition and basic principles of ration. Factors affecting ration formulation. Methods of ration formulation. Standarts for animal nutrition. Ration formulation according to animal species and husbandry.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Onur TATLI
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the meaning of ration, balanced ration and nutritional standards.
2.Gives information about the energy and nutrient requirements of animal species in different ways.
3.Knows animal, feed and economy related factors affecting ration formulation.
4.Calculates energy and nutrient requirements of animals.
5.Knows the usage limits of feedstuffs and feed additives in rations.
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.MASTER (1989). Complete Ration Formulation Program, Animal Science Department of Agriculture Division of Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Selection of feeds
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction of tables used for calculation of nutritional requirements of animals and their usage in ration formulation.
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of ration formulation (Pearsons’ Square method).
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Ration formulation for different animal species according to Pearsons’ Square method.
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of ration formulation (double unknown equation method).
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of ration formulation (prediction method)
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of ration formulation (prediction method) (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Literature search on a specific area of subject.
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Ration formulation with different feedstuffs for dairy cattle with different production levels and body weight.
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Ration formulation with different feedstuffs for beef cattle with different production levels and body weight.
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Ration formulation with different feedstuffs for sheep and goats with different production levels and body weight.
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Ration formulation for laying hens with different rearing period.
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Ration formulation for broilers with different rearing period.
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Ration formulation for broiler chickens with different rearing period.
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice150230
Assignment5015
Reading140228
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)105
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
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2026