Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproduction and Artificial Insemination in Cows
Course Code: VST621
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To give information about reproduction and artificial insemination in cows.

Course Content

Importance of reproduction and artificial insemination in cows. Application of artificial insemination

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about Physiology of reproduction and reproductive hormones in cows
2.Physiological mechanism of reproductive hormones
3.Application of artificial insemination in cows
4.Importance of artificial insemination in reproduction
5.Estrus detection and time of artificial insemination
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Puberty and sexual maturity in cows
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Physiology of reproduction in cows
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Physiology of reproduction in cows
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Sexual cycle of cows
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Hormonal mechanism of sexual cycle in cows
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Determination of oestrus in cows
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Determination of oestrus in cows
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of artificial insemination, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Benefits of artificial inseminations in cows
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Determination of the most appropriate time for insemination in cows
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of sperm which is going to use in insemination
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparation of artificial insemination catheter
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Recto-vaginal insemination
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Aplications which increas pregnanacy after insemination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment1011
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
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
5
5
OÇ-2
4
5
5
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
4
3
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026