Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mastitis
Course Code: VDJ510
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Teaching the physiology, infections, and treatment of the udder in domestic animals

Course Content

The anatomy and physiology of the udder in domestic animals together with lactation, examination of the udder and milk especially in cows, the diagnosis and treatment methods of mastitis are explained theoretically and the practice opportunity is provided.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Bilginer TUNA
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning about the anatomy and lactation physiology of the udder in domestic animal species.
2.Learning udder and milk examination methods
3.Learning diagnostic methods in mastitis cases
4.Learning mastitis treatment
5.Having knowledge of dry period management and milking practice
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A. (2016) Evcil Hayvanlarda Meme Hastalıkları, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya.
2.Dinç DA. (1995) Evcil hayvanlarda memenin deri hastalıkları, dolaşım bozuklukları ve operasyonları, Konya
3.Blowey R, Edmonson P. (1995) Mastitis Control in Dairy Herds, Bath Press, Great Britain
4.Johnston, S.D.,Kustritz, M.V.R., Olson, P.N.S. (2001) Canine and Feline Theriogenology, W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia.
5.Baştan A. (2009) İneklerde Meme Hastalıkları, 3. Baskı, Hatipoğlu Yayınevi, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Udder anatomy - Practice in slaughterhouse material
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Lactation physiology - Inspection and palpation of the udder
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Defense system of the udder - Milking practice
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
What is mastitis, etiology and pathogenesis- Clinical practice / case discussion / video watch
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Classification and diagnosis of mastitis - CMT principles and preparation
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of the udder and milk - Macroscopic examination of milk and CMT application
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Coliform mastitis and treatment - Clinical practice / case discussion / video watch (Mid-term exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Streptococcal and Staphylococcal mastitis and treatment - Microbiological sampling and intramammar applications
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Dry period treatment - Literature study
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Specific mastitis agents and treatment - Literature study
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Mastitis in the ewe and the nanny goat - Clinical practice / case discussion / video watch
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Mastitis in the mare - Literature study
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Mastitis in the bitch and the queen - Clinical practice / case discussion / video watch
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
General review - 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 - Theory142142
Lecture - Practice142256
Assignment2024
Reading130113
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
4
5
5
5
OÇ-2
2
5
5
OÇ-3
2
5
5
2
OÇ-4
2
5
5
5
OÇ-5
3
5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026