Information Package / Course Catalogue
Estrus Detection and Time of Insemination
Course Code: VST550
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: 2
Objectives of the Course

In domestic animals, oestrus symptoms, oestrus behaviors, oestrus periods, oestrus presentation periods of animals and oestrus detection methods are evaluated.

Course Content

It includes topics such as oestrus symptoms in domestic animals, oestrus behavior, oestrus periods, oestrus display periods of animals, and methods of oestrus detection.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about detection of oestrus
2.Techniques for oestrus detection
3.Economical importance of oestrus detection
4.Proper insemination time in domestic animals
5.Oestrus detection and its importance in artificial insemination
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ball P.J.H., Peters A.R. (2004) Reproduction in Cattle. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford
2.Feldman E. C., Nelson R. W. (2004) Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction. Saunders, St. Louis
3.Hafez E.S E., Hafez B. (2000) Reproduction in Farm Animals. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia
4.Pineda M. H., Dooley M. P. (2003) McDonald’s Veterinary Endocrinology and Reproduction, Iowa State Press, New York
5.Mitchell J.R., Doak G. A. (2004) The Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer of Dairy and Beef Cattle (including information pertaining to goats, sheep, horses swine, and other animals). Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey
6.Evans G., Maxwell WMC. (1987) Salamon’s Artificial Insemination of Sheep and Goats. Butterworths, Sydney.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Detection of oestrus in cows
Week 2 - Theoretical
Estrus symptoms and detection methods in cattle
Week 3 - Theoretical
Detection of proper insemination time in cows
Week 4 - Theoretical
Detection of proper insemination time in ewes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Detection of oestrus in goats
Week 6 - Theoretical
Detection of proper insemination time in goats
Week 7 - Theoretical
Detection of oestrus in mares
Week 8 - Theoretical
Detection of proper insemination time in mares
Week 9 - Theoretical
Techniques for oestrus detection in other animals, (Midterm exam)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Detection of oestrus in bitches
Week 11 - Theoretical
Detection of proper insemination time in bitches
Week 12 - Theoretical
Vaginal smear
Week 13 - Theoretical
Detection of oestrus in cats
Week 14 - Theoretical
Detection of proper insemination time in cats
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1011
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
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
4
5
5
4
3
5
5
OÇ-2
4
5
5
4
3
4
5
OÇ-3
4
5
5
4
3
5
5
OÇ-4
4
4
5
4
3
5
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026