Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
ANIMAL WELFARE IN FARM CONDITIONS 11304075 3 + 0 3.0 6.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals Knows the definition and history of animal welfare. Understands the criteria for evaluating animal welfare during various procedures. Knows the place and importance of welfare in animal husbandry, welfare criteria in breeding and interactions between them. Knows the necessary welfare criteria according to the species.
Course Content Establishes relationships between various disciplines and sub-fields such as genetics, animal nutrition, biostatistics and birth, which the field of animal science is related to; reaches original results by using his expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and different ideas. He has the necessary tools and equipment knowledge in the field of Animal Science. It defines pets on the basis of species, race, type, age and gender. Knows the environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, shelter, etc.) and nutritional needs they need at different ages and yield levels. Applies appropriate breeding methods according to the species, race and productivity of animals. Can carry out research studies in the field of animal science independently and as a member of the team. Monitors and interprets changes in legal regulations regarding the field and profession. Follows professional and technological developments in animal science and related fields. It is sensitive to animal rights, animal welfare and the environment.
Learning Outcomes 1) Knows the definition and history of animal welfare.
2) Understands the criteria for evaluating animal welfare during various procedures.
3) Knows the place and importance of welfare in animal husbandry, welfare criteria in breeding and the interactions between them.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Definition of animal welfare and its importance in breeding Lecture
Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Definition of animal welfare and its importance in breeding Lecture
Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Legal regulations on animal welfare in farm conditions in the EU Lecture
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week legislation related to animal welfare conditions at farms in Turkey Lecture
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Measurement and evaluation of animal welfare in farm conditions in cattle, sheep and goat breeding Lecture
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Measurement and evaluation of animal welfare in horse breeding under farm conditions Lecture
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Measurement and evaluation of animal welfare in poultry and pig farming under farm conditions Lecture
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Barn and barn conditions and animal welfare Lecture
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Stable and coop conditions and animal welfare Lecture
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Carers and animal welfare Lecture
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Some practical applications and animal welfare in cattle, sheep, goat, horse, poultry and pig breeding Lecture
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Some alternatives for improving welfare in cattle breeding Lecture
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Some alternatives for improving welfare in sheep, goat and horse breeding Lecture
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Some alternatives for improving welfare in poultry and pig farming Lecture
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Duncan IJH, Poople TB (1990) Animal Welfare, in Managing the Behaviour of Animal, Chapman and Hall, Cambridge, England.
Hartung J (1994) Environment and Animal Health. In Livestock Housing, Ed. CM Wathes, DR Charles, CAB International, Wallingford, UK.
Lynch JJ, Hinch GN, Adams DB (1992) Welfare of Sheep, in the Behaviour of Sheep, CAB International and CSIRO, Australia.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 2 14
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 6 14
Homework 5 14
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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