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Nutrition of Poultry
Course Code: VHB604
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

Teaching importance of proper feeding of breeder, commercial layers and broilers in different feeding periods. Demonstrating role of nutrition on quality of animal product. Nutritional diseases of poultry.

Course Content

Learning diseases of poultry occurred according to the nutrition , Differing diseases occurred according to the nutrition, Application of correct nutritional programme

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Bekir Hakan KÖKSAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning feeding of commercial layers and breeders in different rearing periods
2.Understanding role of nutrition on product quality and quantity.
3.Knowing nutritional diseases of poultry and precautions against diseases
4.Animal theorem and updated use of the fabric both theoretically and practically
5.To know the nutritional diseases that can occur in animals due to insufficient and unbalanced nutrition and to have knowledge and skill to prevent these diseases
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Şenköylü, N. (2001) Modern Tavuk Üretimi, Anadolu Matbaası, Tekirdağ.
2.Heuser, G.F. (2003) Feding poultry, Norton Creek Press, Oregon, ABD.
3.Cole, D.J.A., Haresign, W. (1989) Recent development in Poultry Nutrition, Anchor Pres, England.
4.North, M.O. (1984) Commercial Chickhen Production Manual, The Avi Publishing, ABD.
5.Daghir, N.J. (1995) Poultry Production in Hot Climates, CAB Internatioal Pres, England.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Poultry production in Turkey and World
Week 1 - Practice
Reviewing of online information about poultry production
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nutritional properties of poultry. Differences of digestive system between poultry and other species.
Week 2 - Practice
Reviewing of digestive system differences by necroscopic observation.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nutritional requirements of laying hens. Feeds and feeding systems used in laying hen feeding.
Week 3 - Practice
Investigating nutritional requirements due to different references (NRC and user manuals of poultry companies)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Rearing periods of laying hens. Nutrition of chicks and pullets.
Week 4 - Practice
Demonstrating feeds used in poultry feeding. Determination of quality in poultry feeds.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nutrition in laying period.
Week 5 - Practice
Visiting laying hen farm.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Forced defeathering and feeding after this period.
Week 6 - Practice
Literature review on a specific subject.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Effects of nutrition on egg production and quality of laying hens (Midterm exam)
Week 7 - Practice
Demonstrating feeds of poultry and quality of poultry feeds
Week 8 - Theoretical
Nutritional diseases of poultry
Week 8 - Practice
Observing internal quality of egg
Week 9 - Theoretical
Feeding of breeders (laying hens and cockerels)
Week 9 - Practice
Formulating laying hen diet
Week 10 - Theoretical
Feeding programs used in broilers. Feeds and feeding systems used in broiler production.
Week 10 - Practice
Investigating nutritional requirements due to different references (NRC and user manuals of poultry companies)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Feeding of broilers according to their growing periods (starter, grower and finisher periods)
Week 11 - Practice
Visiting broiler farm
Week 12 - Theoretical
Role of nutrition on broiler meat production and quality.
Week 12 - Practice
Observing different carcass parts of broilers (grill, normal, roaster) in different rearing periods.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Feeding of broiler breeders.
Week 13 - Practice
Literature search on a specific area of subject.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Relation between rational feeding and economy in poultry
Week 14 - Practice
Discussion on updated feedstuffs and their costs and relation with economical production.
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
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
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5
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5
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5
5
5
5
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5
5
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