Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproductive Emergencies and Hospitalized Cases
Course Code: VDJ664
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Teaching the identification of obstetric and gynecological cases requiring emergency intervention in domestic animals and the related treatment methods

Course Content

The approach to obstetric and gynecological emergencies in pets is explained theoretically, and the opportunity to apply to students in clinical practice is provided.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hakkı Bülent BECERİKLİSOY
Learning Outcomes
1.Introduction of obstetric and gynecological emergencies in the bitch and the queen and the clinical approach.
2.Learning obstetric and gynecological emergency interventions in the ewe and the nanny goat
3.Learning obstetric and gynecological emergency interventions in cows
4.Learning obstetric and gynecological emergency interventions in mares
5.Learning hospitalization in emergency cases
6.Learning possible maternal and fetal perioperative complications and treatment
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A (2019) Çiftlik Hayvanlarında Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya
2.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A (2019) Köpek ve Kedilerde Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya
3.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A (2019) Kısraklarda Doğum ve Jinekoloji, 3. Baskı, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya
4.Mazzaferro E (2018) Küçük Hayvanlarda Sıvı Tedavisi Asit Baz ve Elektrolit Bozuklukları, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya
5.Dinç, D.A. (2008) Ultrason fiziği ve ineklerde reprodüktif ultrasonografi, Pozitif Matbaacılık Ltd. Şti, Ankara.
6.Bayrakal A, İskefli O (2020) Veteriner Reçete Rehberi, Güneş Tıp kitapevi, İstanbul
7.Pennick D., d’Anjou MA (2013). Küçük Hayvan Ultrasonografi Atlası. Medipres Malatya.
8.DesCoteaux L, Colloton J, Gnemmi G (2010). Practical Atlas of Ruminant and Camelid Reproductie Ultrasonography, Willey-Blackwell Iowa.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
General approach and triage in emergency cases - Medicines used in emergency
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
ABC method in emergency - Introduction of emergency equipment
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Reanimation steps of adult and pregnant females - Opening of the airway and vascular access in pregnant animals, cardiological support
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Fetal loss in early pregnancy and clinical approach - Pregnancy diagnosis by ultrasonography and fetal evaluation
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Complications at contraception - Fetal retention
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Torsion and hernia uteri - Radiological findings in torsion ve hernia uteri (Mid-term exam )
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Trauma in pregnancy, uterine rupture - Posttraumatic obstetric radiology, Risky pregnancies and tocolytic usage
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Normal birth, preparation, and management - Clinical practice / Case discussion / video watch
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Maternal dystocia - Literature study
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Fetal dystocia - Introduction maternity aids and fetotomy instruments
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Uterine prolapse - Neonatal reanimation
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Gynecological emergencies (Intraoperative complications) - Literature study (Hemorragie)
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Gynecological emergencies (Postoperative complications) - Literature study (Septic peritonitis)
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Gynecological emergencies (Feline mammary hyperplasia) - Literature study (SIPS)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Assignment2%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Lecture - Practice141242
Assignment2024
Reading100110
Individual Work8018
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
OÇ-1
4
2
3
5
OÇ-2
4
2
2
3
5
OÇ-3
4
2
2
3
5
OÇ-4
4
2
2
3
5
OÇ-5
4
4
3
3
5
OÇ-6
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026