Information Package / Course Catalogue
Estrus Synchronisation in Cows
Course Code: VST630
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 basic information about oestrus in cows, induction of oestrus and ovulation by hormones, oestrus synchronisation methods in cows

Course Content

Basic information about oestrus in cows, administration of reproductive hormones, inductions of oestrus and ovulation, oestrus synchronisation methods in cows

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Niyazi KÜÇÜK
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about physiology of reproduction and reproductive hormones in cows
2.Administration of reproductive hormones
3.Oestrus synchronisation methods in cows
4.Oestrus synchronisation benefits in cows
5.Hormonal synchronization methods
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.Hafez E.S E., Hafez B. (2000) Reproduction in Farm Animals. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia
4.Pineda M. H., Dooley M. P. (2003) McDonald’s Veterinary Endocrinology and Reproduction, Iowa State Press, New York
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
Oestrus in cows
Week 2 - Theoretical
Importance of oestrus detection at artificial insemination
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sexual cycle in cows
Week 4 - Theoretical
Detection of oestrus in cows
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hormonal mechanism of sexual cycle in cows
Week 6 - Theoretical
Importance of hormones in sexual cycle
Week 7 - Theoretical
Clinical administration of reproductive hormones in cows
Week 8 - Theoretical
Applications increasing pregnancy rate after insemination, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Benefits of oestrus synchronization in cows
Week 10 - Theoretical
Benefits of oestrus synchronization in cows
Week 11 - Theoretical
Oestrus synchronization methods in cows
Week 12 - Theoretical
Oestrus synchronization methods in cows
Week 13 - Theoretical
The most proper insemination time in cows
Week 14 - Theoretical
Applications to increase pregnancy rate after insemination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment201020
Reading140114
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination120222
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
5
4
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
4
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026