Information Package / Course Catalogue
Gynaecological Examination and Diagnostic Methods
Course Code: VDJ556
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To teach genital tract examinations used in domestic animals and other methods used in diagnosis (hormone assays, vaginal cytology)

Course Content

Anamnesis, inspection, abdominal and rectal palpation, ultrasonographic examination, endoscopic examination, hormone assays, endometrial and vaginal cytology

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning anamnesis and taking records
2.Learning general examination methods (such as inspection and palpation)
3.Learning the rectal palpation
4.Learning ultrasonographic examination
5.Getting information about endocrinological diagnosis and evaluation
6.Learning endoscopic examination and laboratory sampling
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Alaçam, E. (2002) Doğum ve İnfertilite, Medisan Yayınları, Ankara.
2.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A. Çiftlik hayvanlarında Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya, 2019.
3.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A. Kısraklarda Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya, 2019.
4.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A. Köpek ve Kedilerde Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya, 2019.
5.Noakes, D.E., Parkinson, T.J., England, G.C.W. (2001) Artur’s Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics, W.B. Saunders Comp., Philadelphia.
6.Hafez, E.S.E. (1993) Reproduction in Farm Animals, Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia.
7.Dinç, D.A. (2008) Ultrason fiziği ve ineklerde reprodüktif ultrasonografi, Pozitif Matbaacılık Ltd. Şti, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Anamnesis and general examination - Anamnesis and taking records
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection (inspection of vulva and vulvo-vaginal discharge, physiological and pathological discharge) - Demonstration of tools and materials
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Abdominal palpation, vaginal examination, inspection of cervix - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Rectal palpation in cows and water buffalo - Farm practice
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Rectal palpation in the mare - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Ultrasonographic examination in the cow and water buffalo - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Ultrasonographic examination in the mare - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch (Mid-term exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Doppler ultrasonography and its methods - Literature study
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Endometrial biopsy - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of genital tract in small ruminants - Literature study
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of genital tract in the bitch and queen - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Ultrasonographic examination in the bitch and the queen - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of hormone diagnosis - Clinical practice/ case discussion/video watch
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Endoscopic examination and laboratory samplings - Laboratory samplings
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143156
Lecture - Practice142256
Assignment2024
Midterm Examination1314
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
3
2
3
5
OÇ-2
3
2
3
5
OÇ-3
3
2
4
5
OÇ-4
3
2
4
5
OÇ-5
3
4
5
5
OÇ-6
3
2
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026