Information Package / Course Catalogue
Pregnancy and Physiology of Parturition in Domestic Animals
Course Code: VDJ508
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

Instructing about pregnany, gestational periods, pregnancy examination, parturition and the presentation, position and posture of the fetus

Course Content

Fertilization, placentation, pregnancy, gestational period, pregnancy examination, parturition and presentation, position and posture of the fetus in domestic animals are explained in theory and oppurtinity for practice is provided

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hayrettin ÇETİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning hormones of pregnancy and their interspecies differences
2.Learning placental functions
3.Learning about fecondation, zygote formation, implantation and placentation in detail
4.Learning methods of pregnancy diagnosis
5.Learning about parturition and its stages
6.Learning the differentiation of normal parturition and dystocia
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A. Çiftlik hayvanlarında Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya, 2019.
2.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A. Kısraklarda Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya, 2019.
3.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A. Köpek ve Kedilerde Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya, 2019.
4.Noakes, D.E., Parkinson, T.J., England, G.C.W. (2001) Artur’s Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics, W.B. Saunders Comp., Philadelphia.
5.Hafez, E.S.E. (1993) Reproduction in Farm Animals, Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia.
6.Dinç, D.A. (2008) Ultrason fiziği ve ineklerde reprodüktif ultrasonografi, Pozitif Matbaacılık Ltd. Şti, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Fertilization and related problems in domestic animals - Literature study
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Blastogenesis and embryogenesis - Literature study
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Implantation, placentation and embryonic losses - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Prenatal physiology and pregnancy endocrinology in farm animals - Literature study
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Prenatal physiology and pregnancy endocrinology in pet animals - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Pregnancy diagnosis - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Pregnancy diagnosis (laboratory) - Description of related techniques (Mid-term exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Determination of fetal age and sex - Literature study
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Advanced pregnancy and prenatal precaution - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparation of domestic animals for birth, prenatal physical changes - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Endocrinology of parturation and periods of parturition - Literature study
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Diagnosis of dystocia - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Newborn care - Literature study
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
General review - Literature study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Assignment2%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Lecture - Practice143270
Assignment2102
Reading1011
Individual Work1011
Midterm Examination1123
Final Examination1123
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
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
OÇ-1
3
4
4
OÇ-2
4
5
OÇ-3
4
5
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
5
OÇ-6
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026