Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reproduction and Nutrition in Farm Animals
Course Code: VST643
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 teach importance of relationship between reproduction and nutrition in farm animals

Course Content

Relationship between reproduction and nutrition in farm animals

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To get information about reproduction in farm animals
2.Importance of nutrition in farm animals
3.Relationship between reproduction and nutrition
4.Effects of feeding on reproduction
5.The effects of nutrition on fertility parameters in male and female animals
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Reproduction in farm animals
Week 2 - Theoretical
Importance of feeding in farm animals
Week 3 - Theoretical
Effects of feeding on oestrus in cows
Week 4 - Theoretical
Effects of feeding on oestrus in cows
Week 5 - Theoretical
Effects of feeding on fertility in cows
Week 6 - Theoretical
Effects of feeding on oestrus in ewes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Effects of feeding on fertility in sheep
Week 8 - Theoretical
Feeding errors in farm animals, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Effects of feeding on oestrus in goats
Week 10 - Theoretical
Effects of feeding on fertility in goats
Week 11 - Theoretical
Effects of feeding on oestrus in mares
Week 12 - Theoretical
Effects of feeding on oestrus in mares
Week 13 - Theoretical
Effects of feeding on fertility in mares
Week 14 - Theoretical
Effect of minerals and vitamins added to diets
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
Reading160232
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination118119
Final Examination118119
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
5
4
4
OÇ-2
5
3
3
OÇ-3
5
4
3
3
OÇ-4
5
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026