Information Package / Course Catalogue
Selection Methods in Sire
Course Code: VZO627
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The methods used for bull selection and teaching of characteristics of these methods.

Course Content

Main criterias of bull selection, the methods used for bull selection, Best Linear Unibased Prediction, comparing of bull selection methods

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Use the proper criterias for choosing bulls
2.Know and apply the bull selection methods
3.Know advantages and disadvantages of bull selection methods
4.Select proper breeder bull for the enterprise aims
5.to apply progeny test
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bourdon, M. R. (2000): Understanding Animal Breeding. Second ed. Prentice Hall, upper Saddle River, New Jersey
2.Kinghorn, B., Van der Werf J., Ryan, M. (2000): Animal Breeding. The Post Graduate Faundation in Veterinarian Science of the University of Sydney.
3.Kumlu, S., (2003): Hayvan Islahı.Türkiye Damızlık Sığır Yetiştiricileri M., Ankara.
4.Willis, B. M. (1991): Dalton’s Introduction to Practical Animal Breeding. Third ed. Oxford Blackwell Scientific Publications. London
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The importance of male breeders in selection
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sire selection criteria
Week 3 - Theoretical
Bull selection criterias
Week 4 - Theoretical
Progeny test method
Week 5 - Theoretical
Progeny test method
Week 6 - Theoretical
Progeny test method application
Week 7 - Theoretical
Progeny test method application
Week 8 - Theoretical
(Midterm exam) Progeny test method application
Week 9 - Theoretical
Hansson-yapp index
Week 10 - Theoretical
Regression Model
Week 11 - Theoretical
Regression Model
Week 12 - Theoretical
Best Linear Unibased Prediction
Week 13 - Theoretical
Best Linear Unibased Prediction
Week 14 - Theoretical
Comparing of the methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Assignment30515
Reading1044
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
2
2
3
5
4
1
OÇ-2
1
1
4
5
1
OÇ-3
1
1
4
5
3
OÇ-4
1
1
3
5
5
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026