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| Code | VET217 |
| Name | Animal Welfare |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. BİLGE KAAN TEKELİOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SİNAN KANDIR
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Students understand the behavior patterns of livestock and the factors that affect them. It is aimed to learn the rules and laws of national and international law in defining the concept of animal welfare and prosperity and to transform the learning they have earned into practice.
Course Content
The importance of animal welfare, history, why we need animal welfare, ethics, rules, acts, transportation, affects to productivity, slaughterhouse conditions, the capacity of animal feelings and experience of suffering. The importance of physical conditions of barns, stables and hatches.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Broom and Fraser's Domestic Animal Behaviour and Welfare, 2007 Animal Welfare, 3rd Edition Michael C Appleby, Anna S Olsson, Francisco Galindo, CABI, 2018
Notes
Related literature, lecture notes, presentations and video images related to the subject.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To teach the students the definition of animal well-being, how to use this information in history and importance and animal breeding, |
| LO02 | To inform Turkey's obligations and the responsibilities and authorities of the veterinary surgeons within the framework of national laws and regulations, European Union directives and other international rules |
| LO03 | Provide basic animal welfare information necessary for animal breeding and disease diagnosis and treatment |
| LO04 | To understand the importance of animal welfare in animal relationships and occupational relationships with animals |
| LO05 | To provide equipment for veterinarians in animal welfare-focused subjects they will need during their occupation |
| LO06 | Technical visit to an animal farm |
| LO07 | Slaughterhouse technical visit |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Distinguishes animal species and breeds based on their structural (morphological), functional (physiological, biochemical) and behavioral characteristics and whether they can be consumed for food purposes. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the sources, physical and chemical properties and preparation of drugs. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes the effects and side effects of medications on patients | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the formation mechanisms of animal diseases and their pathological effects on the body. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It makes efficiency evaluations among animal breeds and, when necessary, carries out selection, hybridization and artificial insemination at a level that can carry out breeding work. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Disposes of dead animal material, tissue samples, medical and chemical waste appropriately in accordance with international, national laws and regulations. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It determines the correct approach area for the patient by evaluating the examination, operation etc. practices in the clinic according to the topographic anatomy. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses biochemical parameters in diagnostic processes by evaluating the information obtained with cause-effect relationships. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Writes prescriptions in accordance with diagnosis and treatment protocols for diseases and poisoning in animals. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Implements necessary measures, including biosecurity, to control infectious diseases. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Performs necropsy to evaluate findings in dead animals, directs tissues to the necessary laboratory according to appropriate storage methods and prepares a report. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Monitors patients in the post-operative process according to the main treatment methods of surgical diseases in animal species. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies sedation, anesthesia and pain management methods safely according to animal species. | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Correctly applies biosafety principles such as sterilization of clinical and laboratory equipment and clothing. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It regulates the care and feeding protocols according to animal species and supervises the consumption of animal foods produced for human consumption or foods containing animal products in their composition. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates laboratory results of animal diseases and applies correct diagnosis, prognosis and treatment methods based on the data obtained. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | He/she is conscious of performing his/her profession by being aware of his/her powers and responsibilities. | 2 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Examines scientific techniques and methods according to facts related to veterinary services and takes analysis or methodological responsibility for problems. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It uses adequate technology in the hygienic production, manufacturing, processing, consumption and sales of food by conducting health control of animal food products produced for human consumption. | 5 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Lists the methods of producing and using scientific knowledge in his/her professional field. | |
| PLO21 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses updated legislation regarding veterinary services when necessary. | 3 |
| PLO22 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Performs an examination appropriate to the case, applying the contribution of imaging methods to diagnosis and radiation safety in accordance with current regulations. | |
| PLO23 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Keeps clinical and patient records using proper and scientific methods. | |
| PLO24 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | By observing the basic principles of medicine, it develops management methods and appropriate management plans for animal production enterprises. | |
| PLO25 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Implement social projects and plans with social awareness, based on professional skills and authority with a computer usage license, advanced computer software. | |
| PLO26 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Works in cooperation with other colleagues by following the world agenda within the framework of professional ethics and deontology rules. | |
| PLO27 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces solutions to field-specific problems in line with scientific data/evidence. | |
| PLO28 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | He/she has the ethical values of the veterinary profession and defends these values. | |
| PLO29 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Takes appropriate precautions by clinically recognizing zoonosis and notifiable diseases. | |
| PLO30 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Determines the methods of diagnosis, prevention, treatment and operation of diseases in different animal species. | |
| PLO31 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | In emergency cases, intervenes in all animals and applies first aid methods. | |
| PLO32 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Makes judgments on animal husbandry principles and breeding by assessing the physical condition, welfare and rearing conditions of domestic animals, communicating appropriately with animal owners and colleagues. | |
| PLO33 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Independently interprets articles and presentations published in other scientific fields related to Veterinary Medicine to maintain professional development and skills. | |
| PLO34 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | When necessary, euthanizes animals using appropriate methods and respecting the feelings of animal owners. | |
| PLO35 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | By mastering the concepts of occupational safety in terms of the workplace and the personnel working with it, they have the competence to apply and defend it. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conceptual knowledge on animal welfare and the importance of animal welfare in terms of veterinary medicine. Animal rights movement and the relationship between animal rights and animal welfare concepts in the light of the historical development of animal welfare practices | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Principles of animal welfare practices, areas of use of animals | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | National and international legislation on animal welfare | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Place and importance of prosperity in animal breeding, methods of evaluation of animal welfare | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Livestock breeding and prosperity (Principles on prosperity in chicken breeding and broiler production) | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Animal breeding and prosperity (Principles on prosperity in cattle breeding and milk dairy production) | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Field study | FIELD STUDY | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma, Deney / Laboratuvar, Problem Çözme, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım |
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| 9 | Animal breeding and prosperity (Principles on prosperity in sheep goat breeding) | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Animal husbandry and welfare (Principles on prosperity in pig and laboratory animal breeding) | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Animal welfare at transportation | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Animal transport and welfare (Field and Species) | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Slaughterhouses and prosperity, Principles on animal welfare in zoos | FIELD STUDY | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Stress factors in animals, Sleep behavior in animals | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Relationships between animal welfare and animal behavior (body heat and adaptation behaviors of living things) | LECTURE | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Final exam | WRITTEN EXAM | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final exam | WRITTEN EXAM | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 62 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,48 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||