Information Package / Course Catalogue
Ration Formulation
Course Code: VHB606
Course Type: Required
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

Raising experts knowing principles and methods of ration formulation for livestock. Teaching the amounts of feedstuffs used in rations of poultry and ruminants. Teaching the ration formulation for different animal species.

Course Content

Definition and basic principles of ration. Factors affecting ration formulation. Methods of ration formulation. Standarts for animal nutrition. Ration formulation according to animal species and husbandry.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ahmet Gökhan ÖNOL
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the meaning of ration, balanced ration and nutritional standards.
2.Gives information about the energy and nutrient requirements of animal species in different ways.
3.Knows animal, feed and economy related factors affecting ration formulation.
4.Calculates energy and nutrient requirements of animals.
5.Knows the usage limits of feedstuffs and feed additives in rations.
6.Knows methods of ration formulation.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ergün, A., Tuncer, Ş.D., Çolpan, İ., Yalçın, S., Yıldız, G., Küçükersan, M.K., Küçükersan, S., Şehu, A. (2008) Hayvan Besleme ve Beslenme Hastalıkları, Pozitif Matbaacılık, Ankara.
2.Kılıç, A. (1988). Yemler ve Hayvan Besleme, Bilgehan Basımevi, İzmir.
3.Aksoy, A., Macit M., Karaoğlu, M. (2000). Hayvan Besleme, Atatürk Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları, Erzurum.
4.Sarı, M., Çakmak, MN. (1996). Balık Besleme, Fırat Üniversitesi Matbaası, Elazığ.
5.Arıtürk, E., Kara, S. (1968). Et ve Süt Sığırcılığı Besleme İlkeleri ve Rasyonları, Lalahan Zootekni Araştırma Enstitüsü Yayın No: 23.
6.MASTER (1989). Complete Ration Formulation Program, Animal Science Department of Agriculture Division of Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Selection of feeds
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction of feeds
Week 2 - Theoretical
Determination of nutritional requirements.
Week 2 - Practice
Introduction of tables used for calculation of nutritional requirements of animals and their usage in ration formulation.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Determination of nutritional requirements.
Week 3 - Practice
Introduction of tables used for calculation of nutritional requirements of animals and their usage in ration formulation.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Methods of ration formulation (Pearsons’ Square method).
Week 4 - Practice
Ration formulation for different animal species according to Pearsons’ Square method.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Methods of ration formulation (double unknown equation method).
Week 5 - Practice
Ration formulation for different animal species according to double unknown equation method.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Methods of ration formulation (prediction method)
Week 6 - Practice
Ration formulation for different animal species according to prediction method.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Methods of ration formulation (prediction method) (Midterm exam)
Week 7 - Practice
Ration formulation for different animal species according to prediction method.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Literature search on a specific area of subject.
Week 8 - Practice
Literature search on a specific area of subject.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ration formulation for dairy cattle.
Week 9 - Practice
Ration formulation with different feedstuffs for dairy cattle with different production levels and body weight.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ration formulation for dairy cattle.
Week 10 - Practice
Ration formulation with different feedstuffs for dairy cattle with different production levels and body weight.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ration formulation for beef cattle.
Week 11 - Practice
Ration formulation with different feedstuffs for beef cattle with different production levels and body weight.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ration formulation for sheep and goats.
Week 12 - Practice
Ration formulation with different feedstuffs for sheep and goats with different production levels and body weight.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ration formulation for laying hens.
Week 13 - Practice
Ration formulation for laying hens with different rearing period.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ration formulation for broiler chickens.
Week 14 - Practice
Ration formulation for broiler chickens with different rearing period.
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
OÇ-2
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
5
5
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