Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproduction in Dogs and Artificial Insemination
Course Code: VST633
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 reproduction and artificial insemination in dogs

Course Content

General information about reproduction, importance of artificial insemination, collection of sperm , preparation of catheter, preparation of bitch for artificial insemination, application of artificial insemination

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Uğur UÇAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about physiology of reproduction and reproductive hormones in dogs
2.Physiological mechanism of reproductive hormones
3.Importance of artificial insemination in dogs
4.Artificial insemination in dogs
5.Control of reproduction in dogs
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Puberty and sexual maturity in dogs
Week 2 - Theoretical
Reproductive physiology in dogs
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sexual cycle in dogs
Week 4 - Theoretical
Hormonal mechanism of sexual cycle in dogs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Detection of oestrus in dogs
Week 6 - Theoretical
Benefits of artificial insemination in dogs
Week 7 - Theoretical
The most proper artificial insemination time in dogs
Week 8 - Theoretical
Vaginal smear, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Collection of sperm in dogs by massage technique
Week 10 - Theoretical
Artificial insemination with fresh semen
Week 11 - Theoretical
Freezing of dog semen
Week 12 - Theoretical
Preparation of artificial insemination catheter
Week 13 - Theoretical
Artificial insemination with frozen thawed sperm
Week 14 - Theoretical
Induction of ovulation after insemination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Assignment20816
Reading140228
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination125126
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
4
4
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026