Information Package / Course Catalogue
Estrus Synchronisation in Mares
Course Code: VST631
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: 2
Objectives of the Course

To give basic information about oestrus in mares, induction of oestrus and ovulation by hormones, oestrus synchronisation methods in mares

Course Content

General information about oestrus in mares, administration of reproductive hormones, inductions of oestrus and ovulation, oestrus synchronisation methods in mares

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about physiology of reproduction and reproductive hormones in mares
2.Administration of reproductive hormones
3.Oestrus synchronisation methods in mares
4.Benefits of oestrus synchronization methods in mares
5.Time to apply oestrus synchronization methods in mares
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Oestrus in mares
Week 2 - Theoretical
Importance of oestrus detection for artificial insemination
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sexual cycle in mares
Week 4 - Theoretical
Detection of oestrus in mares
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hormonal mechanism of sexual cycle in mares
Week 6 - Theoretical
Importance of hormones in sexual cycle
Week 7 - Theoretical
Administration of reproductive hormones in mares
Week 8 - Theoretical
Applications increasing pregnancy rate after insemination, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Benefits of oestrus synchronization in mares
Week 10 - Theoretical
Benefits of oestrus synchronization in mares
Week 11 - Theoretical
Oestrus synchronization methods in mares
Week 12 - Theoretical
Oestrus synchronization methods in mares
Week 13 - Theoretical
The most proper insemination time in mares
Week 14 - Theoretical
Applications to increase pregnancy rate 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
Assignment1011
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
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
4
OÇ-2
4
5
OÇ-3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026