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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0164 |
| Name | Cattle breeding |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SERAP GÖNCÜ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SERAP GÖNCÜ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students from non-agricultural fields with fundamental knowledge of the principles of cattle production. In this context, students are expected to gain basic knowledge of cattle breeds and their characteristics, animal care and nutrition, housing, reproduction, growth and development, milking, animal welfare, and herd management. In addition, the course aims to enable students to evaluate dairy and beef cattle production from a holistic perspective, considering animal health and welfare, production efficiency, environmental impacts, and economic sustainability.
Course Content
The importance of cattle farming and basic concepts; biological and physiological characteristics of cattle; major dairy and beef cattle breeds; management of calves, heifers, lactating cows, and dry cows; basic principles of cattle nutrition; housing and environmental conditions; reproduction and reproductive efficiency; milk and beef production; milking and milk hygiene; animal behavior and welfare; basic herd health and biosecurity; record keeping and herd management; technological applications in cattle farming; sustainable and environmentally friendly cattle production.
Course Precondition
Resources
Göncü, S. (2020). Sığırcılık: Sığır yetiştiriciliği sürü yönetiminde temel uygulamalar. Akademisyen Kitabevi.
Notes
Akmaz, A., İnal, Ş., & Garip, M. (2021). Zootekni I: Süt sığırcılığı, sığır besiciliği, at yetiştirme (2. bs.). Atlas Akademi Yayınevi. Kaya, A., Kaya, İ., & Uzmay, C. (2026). Süt sığırcılığı (2. bs.). Ege Üniversitesi Basımevi. Kumlu, S. (2008). Damızlık ve kasaplık sığır yetiştirme. Ankara: Türkiye Damızlık Sığır Yetiştiricileri Merkez Birliği. Akman, N. (1998). Pratik sığır yetiştiriciliği. Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts and importance of cattle production. |
| LO02 | Identifies major dairy and beef cattle breeds and their basic characteristics. |
| LO03 | Explains the basic care and nutritional requirements of calves, heifers, lactating cows, and dry cows. |
| LO04 | explain the care and management requirements of cattle at different production stages, |
| LO05 | Evaluates appropriate environmental and management conditions for cattle housing. |
| LO06 | Explains the importance of reproduction and reproductive efficiency in cattle production. |
| LO07 | Explains the main factors affecting milk and beef production |
| LO08 | Evaluates the relationship between animal behavior, welfare, and cattle production practices. |
| LO09 | Explains the importance of herd health, biosecurity, and record keeping. |
| LO10 | uygulamaları tanımlar. Identifies basic technological applications used in cattle production. |
| LO11 | Evaluates cattle production in terms of productivity, animal welfare, environmental impact, and economic sustainability. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The basic concepts and importance of cattle production. | Students are expected to review the provided course materials on the importance, basic concepts, and general status of cattle production in Türkiye | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 2 | Biological and physiological characteristics of cattle | Students are expected to complete brief readings on the basic anatomical, biological, and physiological characteristics of cattle. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 3 | Dairy cattle breeds | Students are expected to review the major dairy cattle breeds and their basic characteristics. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 4 | Beef cattle breeds | Students are expected to review the major beef cattle breeds, their production characteristics, and breeding purposes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 5 | Calf rearing and management | Students are expected to review basic information on postnatal calf care, colostrum, nutrition, and housing practices. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 6 | eifer rearing and management | Students are expected to review course materials on growth, development, nutrition, and age at first breeding in heifers. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 7 | Basic principles of cattle nutrition | Students are expected to review course materials on growth, development, nutrition, and age at first breeding in heifers. 7. Hafta – Sığır Beslemenin Temel İlkeleri | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Before each class, students are expected to review the provided course materials and complete brief readings on the basic concepts of cattle production, major dairy and beef cattle breeds, and fundamental cattle production systems. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | 9. Housing and environmental conditions | Students are expected to review the basic characteristics of cattle housing, ventilation, temperature, humidity, and animal comfort. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 10 | Reproduction and reproductive efficiency | Students are expected to prepare by reviewing the reproductive cycle, estrus, artificial insemination, and basic factors affecting reproductive efficiency in cattle. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 11 | Milk production, milking, and milk hygiene | Students are expected to review course materials on milk production, milking procedures, milking hygiene, and the basic principles of high-quality milk production. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 12 | Beef production and cattle fattening | Students are expected to complete brief readings on the basic principles of beef cattle production, feeding periods, and factors affecting beef yield. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 13 | Animal behavior, welfare, and herd health | Students are expected to prepare by reviewing cattle behavior, animal welfare, and the importance of herd health in cattle production. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 14 | iosecurity, record keeping, and technological applications | Students are expected to review biosecurity, record keeping, herd management, and the applications of modern technologies in cattle farms. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 15 | Sustainable and environmentally friendly cattle production | Students are expected to review course materials on sustainable cattle production, efficient resource use, reduction of environmental impacts, and animal welfare. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Before each class, students are expected to review the provided course materials and complete brief readings on the basic concepts of cattle production, major dairy and beef cattle breeds, and fundamental cattle production systems. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | course notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 76 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,04 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||