Information Package / Course Catalogue
Control of Reproduction in the Companion Animals
Course Code: VST626
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To give information about control of reproduction in companion animals especially in dogs and cats administration of medicines for this purpose. Indications and administration of this medicine

Course Content

Control of reproduction in companion animals especially in dogs and cats advantages and disadvantages of reproduction control

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about physiology of reproduction in pets
2.Control of reproduction
3.Advantages and disadvantages of reproduction control
4.Control of reproduction in pets
5.Pet animals and breeding areas and environmental effects
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bearden H.J., Fuquay J.W., Willard S.T. (2004) Applied Animal Reproduction. Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey
2.Feldman E. C., Nelson R. W. (2004) Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction. Saunders, St. Louis
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
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Puberty and sexual maturity of pets
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Physiology of reproduction in dogs
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Physiology of reproduction in cats
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Hormonal mechanism of sexual cycle in bitches
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Hormonal mechanism of sexual cycle in cats
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Control of reproduction
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Advantage and disadvantage of reproduction control
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Techniques for control of reproduction, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Advantage and disadvantage of suppression of reproduction in dogs
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Termination of undesirable pregnancies in bitches
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Induction of oestrus and ovulation in bitches
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Induction of oestrus and ovulation in cats
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Advantage and disadvantage of suppression of reproduction in cats
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Advantage and disadvantage of suppression of reproduction in cats
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment1011
Reading230123
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination117118
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
OÇ-2
4
4
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
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