Information Package / Course Catalogue
Transition Feeding of Ruminant and Metabolic Disordes
Course Code: ZZO609
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Giving actual and practical knowledge about transition period of ruminants and related metabolic disorders

Course Content

The main aim of course is the general aspects of transition feeding of ruminants and its effects on production of ruminants. The reasons of metabolic disorders related to feeding will also be presented according to causation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Getting knowledge about nutrients requirements of ruminant in transition period.
2.Feeding of ruminants in transition period
3.Feed additives than can be use in this period
4.Effects of metabolic disorders on profitability of farm
5.Uncommon metabolic disorders
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Umucalılar, H.D., Gülşen, N. 2005. Çiftlik hayvanlarında beslenme Hastalıkları.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Dry period feeding
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nutrient requirements in transition period
Week 3 - Theoretical
The use of macro nutrient in this period
Week 4 - Theoretical
Feeding arrangements in this period
Week 5 - Theoretical
Proper feed sources in this period
Week 6 - Theoretical
The importance of feed quality in this period
Week 7 - Theoretical
Additive supplementation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Hypocalcemia
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ketosis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ruminal acidosis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Subclinical acidosis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Rare disorders
Week 13 - Theoretical
Relation between reproductive and feeding
Week 14 - Theoretical
Effects of metabolic disorders on profitability of farm
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment48240
Reading35015
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination140141
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)197
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
OÇ-1
2
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
2
OÇ-5
1
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2026