Information Package / Course Catalogue
Feed Technology
Course Code: VHB562
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Adoption of the effect of feed processing on feeding, Feed processing techniques and techniques for compound feed preparation to train knowledgeable experts.

Course Content

Explanation of the relationship between the processing of feed and nutrition, explaining the purpose of feed processing and transfer to the student, specifying intensive feed processing techniques, specifying roughage processing techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Onur TATLI
Learning Outcomes
1.The effect of feed processing on feeding, feed processing techniques, compound feed preparation technology.
2.To know the effect of feed processing on feeding, to know the techniques of feed processing, to have information about compound feed preparation technology.
3.As the transfer of correct and up-to-date information will increase the self-confidence of the students, adapting to scientific and technological developments and changes in professional practices more easily and producing the right approaches to the problems in this subject.
4.Intensive feed processing techniques-Mechanical processes
5.Storage of feeds, determination of the effects of storage conditions on feed quality
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Coşkun, B., Şeker, E., İnal, F. (2000) Yemler ve Teknolojisi, Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Yayın Ünitesi, Konya.
2.Kellerns, R.O., Church, D.C. (2002) Livestock Feeds and Feeding, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Effects of feed processing on nutrition
Week 2 - Theoretical
Explanation of the purposes of processing feeds, its importance in terms of animal health and animal productivity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Processing techniques for feeds - Mechanical processes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Processing techniques for feeds - Heat applications
Week 5 - Theoretical
Techniques for processing feeds - Changing the moisture content
Week 6 - Theoretical
Processing techniques for feeds-Other processes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Processing of some protein sources (Midterm Exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Processing of some protein sources
Week 9 - Theoretical
Processing of oils
Week 10 - Theoretical
Roughage processing techniques-Physical treatments
Week 11 - Theoretical
Roughage processing techniques-Chemical treatments
Week 12 - Theoretical
Explanation of mixed ration preparation techniques
Week 13 - Theoretical
Storage of feed, determination of the effects of storage conditions on feed quality
Week 14 - Theoretical
Discussion of the pros and cons of storing feed raw materials in bulk or in sacks
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
Assignment80216
Reading82232
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
OÇ-5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026