Information Package / Course Catalogue
Rectal Palpation
Course Code: VST521
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

To give information about the technique, features indications and potential side effects of rectal palpation having application area in cattle and also its comparison with other diagnostic procedures

Course Content

Indications of rectal palpation, pregnancy diagnosis by rectal palpation, palpation of genital tract during rectal palpation and estimation of sexual cycle period

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend rectal palpation
2.to be able to define indications of rectal palpation
3.to be able to express technique of rectal palpation
4.To learn the use of ultrasonography in rectal palpation.
5. To learn the diagnosis of pregnancy by rectal palpation.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Considered issues during rectal palpation
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparation for rectal palpation in cows
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Keeping under control of cow
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Palpation of cervix and uterine during rectal palpation
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of structures on ovaries different terms of cycle
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of structures on ovaries different terms of cycle
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Structural changes of genital tract associated with terms of cycle
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Determination of genital tract pathologies during palpation
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparation for rectal palpation in mares (Midterm exam)
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Keeping under control of mare
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Palpation of cervix and uterine during rectal palpation in mares
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Detection of oestrus by rectal palpation
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Rectal palpation in field or slaughter house
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Rectal palpation in field or slaughter house
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment1011
Laboratory140114
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)77
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
5
3
4
3
3
OÇ-2
5
5
3
4
3
3
OÇ-3
5
5
3
4
3
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026