Information Package / Course Catalogue
Claw and Horn Health
Course Code: VCR523
Course Type: Area Elective
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

The purpose of this course is to gain knowledge and skills about diagnosis and treatment of hoof disorders in domestic animals and horn diseases in ruminants.

Course Content

Includes economically valuable cattle and horses hoof and cattle horn health issues

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To obtain information about the anatomy of the hoof and horn.
2.2. Can apply right hoof trimming in horse and cattle.
3.3. Knows and apply dehorning methods and apply them.
4.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area.
5.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. İzci, C., Avki, S (1996). Sığır Ayak Hastalıkları. Konya. Selçuk Üniversitesi Basımevi
2.2. Elma, E., Yavru, N., Özkan, K. (2000). Ayak Hastalıkları. Konya. Selçuk Üniversitesi Basımevi.
3.3. Stashak T, S. (2002).Adams’ Lameness in Horses 5th Ed. Philedelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
4.4. Greenough P,R., Weaver D. (1997). Lameness in Cattle. Bristol: John Wright and Sons Ltd.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
anatomy of the horn
Week 2 - Theoretical
Dehorning methods
Week 3 - Theoretical
Economic losses caused by foot diseases
Week 4 - Theoretical
Hoof anatomy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hoof care and foot disorders
Week 6 - Theoretical
Barn hygiene and hoof health
Week 7 - Theoretical
Nutrition and diseases of the feet
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm, Horses hoof care and trimming
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ruminants hoof care and trimming
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cats and dogs nail care and cutting
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ruminants foot baths
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hoof dressings
Week 13 - Theoretical
Hoof trimming in slaughterhouse material
Week 14 - Theoretical
Hoof trimming in slaughterhouse material
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Seminar110111
Individual Work140114
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)101
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
5
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
1
4
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
1
4
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026