Information Package / Course Catalogue
Determination of Estrus and Proper Artificial Insemination Time in Bitches
Course Code: VST634
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

Teaching some methods to detect oestrus and the most proper time for artificial insemination in bitches

Course Content

Oestrus and oestrus symptoms in bitches, the most proper insemination time for bitches

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about physiology of reproduction and reproductive hormones
2.Oestrus and oestrus symptoms in bitches
3.Importance of oestrus detection in bitches
4.Common techniques and methods to detect the most proper insemination time in bitches
5.Suppression of oestrus in dogs
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Reproductive physiology in dogs
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Sexual cycle in dogs
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Oestrus in bitches
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Hormonal mechanism of oestrus in bitches
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Detection of oestrus in bitches
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Oestrus detection methods in bitches
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Oestrus detection methods in bitches
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparation of smear slides and evaluation of slides, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Detection of proper insemination time in bitches
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Detection of proper insemination time in bitches
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Vaginal smear
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparation of vaginal smear and staining of slides
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Hormone tests
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Detection of proper insemination time and artificial 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
Reading140114
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination117219
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
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
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026