Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
ZOO-23-178Feed AddItIvesElective136
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to have general information about feed additives and their use in animal diets.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç. Dr. Ali İhsan ATALAY
Learning Outcomes
1Perceiving knowledge of production methods,
2Having knowledge of measurement and evaluating, applying of methods and techniques,
3Having knowledge on collecting, analyzing and evaluating data,
4Examines concerning subjects with scientific and technical methods by using theoretical and practical knowledge
5Gains option and using capability of technical devices with sources of knowledge, needed for application
6Having capability on improving resolution advisory and analyzing, recognizing problems. Gains capability of literal and documental effective communication,
7Gains capability of advising and expertise, performing, planning of studies regarding with their study area,
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Introduction to feed additives, Characteristics of Feed Additives, The use of Feed Additives in Mixed Feeds, The importance of feed additives, The Aim of Use of Feed Additives, The Amount of Use in Ration
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to Metabolism, catabolism and anabolism
2Degradation of carbohydrate, protein and fat in the rumen
3Acidosis, precautions for acidosis, the physiologic effect of acidosis treatment of acidosis
4Rumen alkalosis, Putrefaction of ruminal content, treatment of alkalosis
5Fat cow Syndrome, causes, treatment of fat cow syndrome
6Fatty liver syndrome, causes, treatment of fatty liver syndrome
7Ketosis in dairy cows, causes, treatment of ketosis
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9Ketosis in sheep, pregnancy toxaemia/twin lamb disease
10Milk fever, parturient paresis,. Ca and P metabolism in dairy cows and hormonal controls
11Hypomagnesaemic tetany, grass tetany, calf tetany
12Urea (ammonia) Poisoning, causes, precautions
13Nitrate and nitrite poisoning, causes, precautions
14Bloat, causes, precautions, Urinary calculi, causes, precautions
Recommended or Required Reading
Some Papers which were published in scientific journals
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination150
Homework150
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Self Study1410140
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11010
Individual Study for Final Examination12020
Homework11010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)183
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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