Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproductive Ultrasonography in Farm Animals
Course Code: VST624
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To give information about reproductive ultrasonography in farm animals basically

Course Content

Reproductive ultrasonography in farm animals, The use of ultrasound ultrasonography of genital tract, determination of pregnancy by ultrasound

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Niyazi KÜÇÜK
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about ultrasound technology
2.Ultrasonograpy of genital tract
3.Ultrasonography of uterine and ovaries
4.Detection of pregnancy by ultrasound
5.Ultrasound examination to detect oestrus symptoms
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ball P.J.H., Peters A.R. (2004) Reproduction in Cattle. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford
2.Bearden H.J., Fuquay J.W., Willard S.T. (2004) Applied Animal Reproduction. Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey
3.Feldman E. C., Nelson R. W. (2004) Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction. Saunders, St. Louis
4.Hafez E.S E., Hafez B. (2000) Reproduction in Farm Animals. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia
5.Mitchell J.R., Doak G. A. (2004) The Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer of Dairy and Beef Cattle (including information pertaining to goats, sheep, horses swine, and other animals). Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic information about ultrasound technology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Description of ultrasound technology
Week 3 - Theoretical
The use of ultrasound in domestic animals and choose of ultrasound probe according to species
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ultrasonography of ovaries
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ultrasonography of ovaries
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ultrasonography of uterine
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ultrasonography of uterine
Week 8 - Theoretical
Benefits of ultrasound to detect proper insemination time and oestrus (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Benefits of ultrasound to detect proper insemination time and oestrus
Week 10 - Theoretical
Detection of pregnancy by ultrasound
Week 11 - Theoretical
Detection of pregnancy by ultrasound
Week 12 - Theoretical
Diagnosis of embryonic lost by ultrasound
Week 13 - Theoretical
Diagnosis of reproductive problems by ultrasound
Week 14 - Theoretical
Diagnosis of reproductive problems by ultrasound
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment201020
Reading140114
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination121223
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
5
4
OÇ-2
5
3
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026