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Microbial Ecosystem in Ruminant Nutrition

Course Code	: VHB626
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	: 6

Objectives of the Course

Raising experts knowing scientific and theoretical informations about rumen microbiology and fermentation. Teaching information about rumen fermentation and microbiology to candidates will work in rumen microbiology industry.

Course Content

Digestion system anatomy and physiology in ruminants. Relationship between rumen health and animal health. Nutrient metabolism and digestion in ruminants. Effects of feeds and their quality on animal performance. Relationship between feed additives and rumen health.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Bekir Hakan KÖKSAL

Learning Outcomes

1.	Gaining updated practical information about rumen microbiology and fermentation.
2.	Gaining sufficient information about microorganisms, classification of rumen microorganisms, activation, fermentation and nutrient (carbohydrate, fat, protein) digestion in rumen.
3.	Digestion, absorbtion and buffering capacity in ruminants.
4.	Rumination and role of saliva in rumination
5.	The effect of ecosystem on animal health

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	VanSoest, P.J. (1994). Nutritional Ecology of the Ruminant. Cornell Universty Pres. London.
2.	Tsuda, T., Sasaki, Y., Kawashima, R. (1991). Physiological Aspects of Digestion and Metabolisim in Ruminants, Acedemis Pres, San Diego, ABD.
3.	Preston, T.R. and Leng R.A. (1984). Matching ruminant production systems with available resources in the tropics and sub-tropicss. Penambul Boks. Australia.
4.	Cheeke, P.R. (1999). Applied Animal Nutrition: Feeds and Feding. Prentice Hall International, USA.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Rumen, reticulum, omasum and abomasums activities and their functions.

Week 2 - Theoretical

Digestion, absorbtion and buffering capacity in ruminants.

Week 3 - Theoretical

Carbohydrate metabolism in ruminants.

Week 4 - Theoretical

Lipid metabolism in ruminants

Week 5 - Theoretical

Protein metabolism in ruminants

Week 6 - Theoretical

Classification of rumen microorganisms and their functions.

Week 7 - Theoretical

Effects of rumen microorganism counts on rumen health and animal performance (Midterm exam)

Week 8 - Theoretical

Homework presentation.

Week 9 - Theoretical

Rumination and role of saliva in rumination

Week 10 - Theoretical

Effects of feed sources on rumen health.

Week 11 - Theoretical

Effects of high and low quality forages on nutrient digestibility and absorbtion in rumen.

Week 12 - Theoretical

Importance of ADF and NDF ratios in ruminant rations.

Week 13 - Theoretical

Effects of feed additives on rumen health and animal performance.

Week 14 - Theoretical

General subject repetition. Giving homework assignment

Week 15 - Final Exam

Final exam

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%30
Final Examination	1	%70

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	0	2	28
Assignment	5	4	1	25
Reading	14	0	5	70
Midterm Examination	1	8	2	10
Final Examination	1	15	2	17
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				150

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