Information Package / Course Catalogue
Controlled Reproduction in Sheep
Course Code: ZZO624
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

The aim of this course is to provide a fairly detailed and up-to-date view of the literature dealing with the many different ways in which reproduction in sheep may be controlled.

Course Content

Artificial Control of Oestrus and Ovulation, Artificial Insemination, Superovulation and Embryo Transfer, More Frequent Lambing in Sheep, Breeding Sheep at Younger Ages

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the function of reproductive hormones in sheep
2.The benefits and disadvantages of artificial insemination is critical
3.Know the hormonal control of estrus
4.Know the embryo transfer and cloning methods that effective in improving the reproductive efficiency
5.The Analyzes according to the conditions of reproduction control applications
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, Importance of the Course, Course Rules, The Importance of Reproduction in Sheep
Week 2 - Theoretical
Biology of Reproduction in Sheep
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Ewe’s Oestrus Cycle and Seasonal Breeding Activity
Week 4 - Theoretical
Artificial Control of Oestrus and Ovulation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Advantages of Artificial Insemination in Sheep, Collection and Preparation of Semen
Week 6 - Theoretical
Insemination Procedures, Vaginal AI, Laparoscopic AI
Week 7 - Theoretical
Advancing the Sheep Breeding Season, Ram Effect, Use of Progestagen-PMSG Treatments, Treatments with Melatonin
Week 8 - Theoretical
More Frequent Lambing in Sheep
Week 9 - Theoretical
Induction of Multiple Births in Sheep, Nutritional Effects, Hormonal Effects
Week 10 - Theoretical
Pregnancy Testing
Week 11 - Theoretical
Control of Lambing
Week 12 - Theoretical
Superovulation and Embryo Transfer
Week 13 - Theoretical
Breeding Sheep at Younger Ages
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cloning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment315148
Term Project315148
Midterm Examination132234
Final Examination135237
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)195
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
3
3
2
4
4
4
2
3
OÇ-2
3
3
2
4
4
4
2
3
OÇ-3
3
3
2
4
4
4
2
3
OÇ-4
3
3
2
4
4
4
2
3
OÇ-5
3
3
2
4
4
4
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026