Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproductive Emergencies
Course Code: VDJ553
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Teaching the identification of obstetric and gynecological cases requiring emergency intervention in domestic animals and the related treatment methods

Course Content

The approach to obstetric and gynecological emergencies in pets is explained theoretically, and the opportunity to apply to students in clinical practice is provided.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Bilginer TUNA
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning to intervene in obstetric and gynecological emergencies in cats and dogs
2.Learning to intervene in obstetric and gynecological emergencies in sheep and goats
3.Learning to intervene in obstetric and gynecological emergencies in cows
4.Learning to intervene in obstetric and gynecological emergencies in mares
5.Learning the contraindicated applications in emergency cases
6.Learning maternal and fetal reanimation methods
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A (2019) Çiftlik Hayvanlarında Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya
2.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A (2019) Köpek ve Kedilerde Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya
3.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A (2019) Kısraklarda Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya
4.Mazzaferro E (2018) Küçük Hayvanlarda Sıvı Tedavisi Asit Baz ve Elektrolit Bozuklukları, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya
5.Dinç, D.A. (2008) Ultrason fiziği ve ineklerde reprodüktif ultrasonografi, Pozitif Matbaacılık Ltd. Şti, Ankara.
6.Bayrakal A, İskefli O (2020) Veteriner Reçete Rehberi, Güneş Tıp kitapevi, İstanbul
7.Pennick D., d’Anjou MA (2013). Küçük Hayvan Ultrasonografi Atlası. Medipres Malatya.
8.DesCoteaux L, Colloton J, Gnemmi G (2010). Practical Atlas of Ruminant and Camelid Reproductie Ultrasonography, Willey-Blackwell Iowa.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
General approach and triage in emergency - Medicines used in emergency
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
ABC method in emergency - Introduction of emergency equipment
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Maternal reanimation - Opening of the airway and vascular access in pregnant animals, cardiac support
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Reanimation in newborns - Opening the airway and vascular access in newborns, cardiac support
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Diagnosis of fetal losses during pregnancy and clinical approach - Pregnancy diagnosis and ultrasonographical fetal evaluation
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Torsion, hernia uteri and uterine rupture - Presentation of radiological findings in torsion and hernia uterus
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
The approach in preterm births - Literature study (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Difficult birth diagnosis and clinical approach in different animal species - Clinical practice / Case discussion / video watch
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Maternal dystocia - Clinical practice / Case discussion / video watch
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Fetal dystocia - Clinical practice / Case discussion / video watch
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Eclampsia and hypocalcemia - Clinical practice / Case discussion / video watch
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Postpartum paraplegia - Clinical practice / Case discussion / video watch
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Puerperal furbure and equine tetanos - Clinical practice / Case discussion / video watch
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Postpartum hemorragie - Clinical practice / Case discussion / video watch
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Assignment2%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment2012
Reading2102
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
1
4
3
3
3
5
OÇ-2
1
4
3
2
3
3
5
OÇ-3
1
4
3
2
3
3
5
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1
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3
5
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
5
OÇ-6
2
5
5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026