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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0817 |
| Name | Practical Sheep and Goat Husbandry |
| 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 | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Murat DURMUŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Murat DURMUŞ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with general and practical knowledge of the basic principles of sheep and goat husbandry and to develop a basic understanding and awareness of sheep and goat characteristics, breeds, housing, feeding, reproduction, newborn care, products, preventive health practices, and animal welfare.
Course Content
Basic principles of sheep and goat husbandry; fundamental biological and behavioural characteristics of sheep and goats; major sheep and goat breeds; housing and environmental conditions; basic feeding practices; reproduction, mating, pregnancy and parturition; care and rearing of newborn lambs and kids; milk production and milking practices; meat, milk, wool, hair and other small ruminant products; basic preventive health and management practices; animal behaviour and welfare; annual flock and herd management; and basic field practices.
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Instructor's Lecture Notes
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Instructor's Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explore a New Field: Gain new knowledge and skills by discovering small ruminant farming and rural production beyond your primary field of study. |
| LO02 | Take the First Step Toward Your Own Business: Gain basic knowledge that may help you establish your own sheep or goat farm or develop a family-run farm in the future. |
| LO03 | Learn the Farm-to-Product Process: Discover the basic stages of feeding, reproduction, parturition, rearing young animals, and milk and meat production. |
| LO04 | Discover Alternative Income Opportunities: Explore the opportunities offered by sheep and goat farming for entrepreneurship, family farming, rural development, and additional income. |
| LO05 | Learn Responsible Livestock Farming: Understand the basic principles of animal health, welfare, hygiene, proper management, and sustainable livestock production. |
| LO06 | Discover Where Your Food Comes From: Learn how products such as milk, cheese, and meat are produced from farm to table. |
| LO07 | Make Informed Future Investment Decisions: Gain the knowledge needed to better evaluate whether sheep and goat farming could become a future business, entrepreneurial, or investment opportunity for you. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Sheep and Goat Husbandry (Domestication of sheep and goats, their role in human life, and the general status and importance of small ruminant production in Türkiye and worldwide) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Basic Characteristics of Sheep and Goats (Main differences between sheep and goats, behavioral characteristics, lifespan, and basic biological features) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Major Sheep and Goat Breeds (Introduction to common sheep and goat breeds in Türkiye and worldwide; meat, dairy, wool, and hair breeds) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Housing and Environmental Conditions for Sheep and Goats (Basic housing planning, ventilation, temperature, bedding, hygiene, and space requirements per animal) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Basic Principles of Sheep and Goat Nutrition (Forages and concentrates, pasture utilization, water requirements, and basic feeding practices during different physiological stages) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Reproduction and Mating in Sheep and Goats (Basic concepts of male and female reproduction, estrus, mating, pregnancy, and preparation for parturition) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Parturition and Newborn Care (Signs of parturition, normal birth, immediate postnatal practices, colostrum management, and basic principles of lamb and kid care) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review of the course topics covered in the midterm examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Rearing of Lambs and Kids (Suckling, supplementary feeding, weaning, monitoring growth, and basic management practices for young animals) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Milk Production and Milking Practices (Milk production in sheep and goats, milking methods, milking hygiene, and basic characteristics of milk) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Meat, Milk, Wool, and Other Small Ruminant Products (Major products obtained from sheep and goats, general factors affecting product quality, and utilization of these products) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Preventive Health and Basic Care in Sheep and Goats (Recognition of healthy and sick animals, common health problems, vaccination, parasite control, hoof care, and hygiene) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Animal Behavior and Welfare (Natural and social behavior of sheep and goats, flock/herd behavior, human–animal interactions, stress, and basic principles of animal welfare) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Annual Flock Management in Small Ruminant Animals (Evaluation of mating, pregnancy, parturition, lactation, weaning, grazing, and basic management practices within an annual production calendar) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Field Practice and General Evaluation (Identification of sheep and goats, basic age and sex classification, visual assessment of body condition, identification of feeds, evaluation of housing conditions, and practical observation of basic flock/herd management) | Review of resources related to the weekly topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review of the course topics covered throughout the semester | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review of the course topics covered throughout the semester | Ölçme Yöntemleri: 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) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||