The academic content of the Dairy and Livestock Animal Husbandry Associate Degree Program is designed to provide students with comprehensive and practical knowledge of dairy and meat production. The curriculum of this program covers the basic topics of the livestock sector and guides students to specialize in this field.
Animal Nutrition and Feed Information: This course includes information about the nutritional requirements of animals, feed types and nutritional values of feeds. It also teaches feeding strategies and methods for efficient and healthy animal husbandry.
Animal Health and Diseases: Focuses on animal health protection and treatment of common diseases. Vaccinations, disease prevention guidelines and animal health management are among the main topics of this course.
Farm Management and Economics: Farm management includes planning and management of livestock projects, cost analysis and profitability calculations. Students acquire the skills necessary to effectively manage a farm.
Milk and Meat Technology: Provides information on the processing, storage and marketing of milk and meat. Quality control methods and food safety standards are also included in this course.
Genetics and Breeds: Provides training on animal breeding, genetic developments and characteristics of different animal breeds. Examines how genetic methods can be used to increase productivity.
Reproduction and Breeding Techniques: Covers the reproductive biology of animals, artificial insemination techniques and efficient breeding methods. This course is the basis for a sustainable livestock enterprise.
Animal Welfare and Ethics: Provides information about providing good living conditions for animals and ethical animal husbandry practices.
Practical Applications and Internship: In addition to theoretical knowledge, students gain practical experience on farms and related businesses. This practical training allows students to experience real working environments in the sector.
This curriculum not only provides students with in-depth knowledge in the field of dairy and meat production, but also aims to provide graduates with the necessary skills and competencies to succeed in the sector. With this education, students have the opportunities to find a job and build a career in various areas of the livestock sector.