Information Package / Course Catalogue
Estrus Synchronization in Farm Animals
Course Code: VST527
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To give information about oestrus synchronisation methods and applications of this methods in farm animals, and the most common synchronisation methods in practise

Course Content

Oestrus synchronisation and oestrus synchronisation methods, hormones used in oestrus synchronisation

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Niyazi KÜÇÜK
Learning Outcomes
1.to be able to identify oestrus synchronisation
2.to be able to comprehend Oestrus synchronisation methods
3.to be able to formulate the usage of hormones for oestrus synchronisations
4.To have knowledge about oestrus synchronization with hormones in ruminants
5.To have information about oestrus synchronization without hormone treatment.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Description of oestrus synchronisation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Usage of hormones for oestrus synchronisations
Week 3 - Theoretical
Oestrus synchronisation methods
Week 4 - Theoretical
Usage of prostaglandins for oestrus synchronisations
Week 5 - Theoretical
Usage of progesterone for oestrus synchronisations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ovsynch methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Advantage and disadvantage of oestrus synchronisation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Other synchronisation methods (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Oestrus synchronisation methods in cows
Week 10 - Theoretical
Oestrus synchronisation methods in mares
Week 11 - Theoretical
Oestrus synchronisation methods in ewes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Oestrus synchronisation methods in goats
Week 13 - Theoretical
Oestrus synchronisation methods without hormone
Week 14 - Theoretical
Estrus detection after synchronisation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading140114
Midterm Examination111112
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
OÇ-1
5
4
4
3
4
OÇ-2
5
3
3
3
OÇ-3
4
4
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026