Information Package / Course Catalogue
Udder Anatomy Physiology Lactation and Pathology in Domestic Animals
Course Code: VDJ613
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Teaching physiology of the udder in domestic animal species, diagnosis and treatment methods of pathologies especially in cows during lactation

Course Content

Anatomy, physiology, anomalies, skin lesions, and treatment of circulatory disorders in domestic animal species are covered

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning the anatomy of the udder in domestic animals
2.Learning udder and teat anomalies
3.Having knowledge of lactation physiology
4.Learning the lesions of the udder and teat skin
5.Having knowledge of circulatory disorders of the udder
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaymaz M, Fındık M, Rişvanlı A, Köker A. (2016) Evcil Hayvanlarda Meme Hastalıkları, Medipres matbaacılık, Malatya.
2.Dinç DA. (1995) Evcil hayvanlarda memenin deri hastalıkları, dolaşım bozuklukları ve operasyonları, Konya
3.Baştan A. (2009) İneklerde Meme Hastalıkları, 3. Baskı, Hatipoğlu Yayınevi, Ankara
4.Johnston, S.D.,Kustritz, M.V.R., Olson, P.N.S. (2001) Canine and Feline Theriogenology, W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia.
5.Blowey R, Edmonson P. (1995) Mastitis Control in Dairy Herds, Bath Press, Great Britain
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Udder anatomy in domestic animals
Week 2 - Theoretical
Udder anatomy in domestic animals
Week 3 - Theoretical
Lactation physiology in domestic animals
Week 4 - Theoretical
Lactation physiology in domestic animals
Week 5 - Theoretical
Udder defense system
Week 6 - Theoretical
Circulatory disorders of the udder
Week 7 - Theoretical
Lactation disorders (Mid-term exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Lactation disorders
Week 9 - Theoretical
Induction and termination of lactation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Anomaly and deformities of the udder and teat
Week 11 - Theoretical
Lesions of the skin of the udder and teat (non-infectious)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Lesions of the skin of the udder and teat (viral lesions)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Lesions of the skin of the udder and teat (bacterial lesions)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Lesions of the skin of the udder and teat (fungal and parasitic lesions)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1112
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
3
4
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
3
3
5
OÇ-4
5
5
2
OÇ-5
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026