Information Package / Course Catalogue
Feed Processing
Course Code: VHB627
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 2
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 10
Objectives of the Course

Adoption of the effect of feed processing on feeding, Feed processing techniques and techniques for compound feed preparation to train knowledgeable experts.

Course Content

Explanation of the relationship between the processing of feed and nutrition, explaining the purpose of feed processing and transfer to the student, specifying intensive feed processing techniques, specifying roughage processing techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The effect of feed processing on feeding, feed processing techniques, compound feed preparation technology.
2.To know the effect of feed processing on feeding, to know the techniques of feed processing, to have information about compound feed preparation technology.
3.As the transfer of correct and up-to-date information will increase the self-confidence of the students, adapting to scientific and technological developments and changes in professional practices more easily and producing the right approaches to the problems in this subject.
4.Intensive feed processing techniques-Mechanical processes
5.Storage of feeds, determination of the effects of storage conditions on feed quality
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Coşkun, B., Şeker, E., İnal, F. (2000) Yemler ve Teknolojisi, Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Yayın Ünitesi, Konya.
2.Ergün, A., Tuncer, Ş.D., Çolpan, İ., Yalçın, S., Yıldız, G., Küçükersan, M.K., Küçükersan, S., Şehu, A. (2004) Yemler, Yem Hijyeni ve Teknolojisi, Pozitif Matbaacılık, Ankara.
3.Kellerns, R.O., Church, D.C. (2002) Livestock Feeds and Feeding, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
4.Ensminger, M.E., Olentine, C.G. (1980) Feeds and Nutrition, The Ensminger Publishing Company, California, ABD.
5.McDonald, P., Edwards, R.A., Greenhalgh, J.F.D. (1990) Feeds and Feeding, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, ABD.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Effects of feed processing on nutrition
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Explanation of the purposes of processing feeds, its importance in terms of animal health and animal productivity
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Processing techniques for feeds - Mechanical processes
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Processing techniques for feeds - Heat applications
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Techniques for processing feeds - Changing the moisture content
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Processing techniques for feeds-Other processes
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Processing of some protein sources (Midterm Exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Processing of some protein sources
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Processing of oils
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Roughage processing techniques-Physical treatments
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Roughage processing techniques-Chemical treatments
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Explanation of mixed ration preparation techniques
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Storage of feed, determination of the effects of storage conditions on feed quality
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Discussion of the pros and cons of storing feed raw materials in bulk or in sacks
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice150230
Assignment107180
Reading140684
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)250
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
PÇ-17
PÇ-18
PÇ-19
OÇ-1
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
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OÇ-5
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2026