ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF REPRODUCTION AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION     ACADEMIC STAFF

The Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination is a scientific field that encompasses reproductive physiology, endocrinology, cryobiology, reproduction, and assisted reproductive techniques in both male and female animals. Additionally, fertility, infertility, and sterility issues in male and female animals are fundamental areas of study for the discipline.

Students who choose the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine receive education in theoretical and practical courses within the Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination. The education includes the topics of reproductive anatomy and physiology, endocrinology, synchronization, superovulation, and embryo transfer in female animals, as well as reproductive anatomy, physiology, endocrinology, sperm collection, preservation, freezing, and artificial insemination in male animals. In the final year of the education, students that selected the Farm Animal or Small Animal Medicine practice modules are offered elective courses covering various specific topics. Within the scope of these elective courses, students receive education on assisted reproductive techniques related to In-Vitro Fertilization, gender determination in gametes and embryos, oocyte freezing, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, gene transfer, and cloning under the title of Reproductive Biotechnology. Moreover, in the courses within the Department, which are related to various animal species, students have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills for professional development. In addition to undergraduate education, our Department provides theoretical and practical education at the graduate and doctoral levels. From 1989 to 2023, 20 individuals have completed the doctoral education by specializing in various subjects within our Department.

The Department conducts scientific research that addressing the problems of the region and the country in the fields of andrology, artificial insemination, reproductive synchronization, and biotechnology in various animal species. Faculty members of the Department work on infertility problems in cattle, sheep, and goat species. In recent years, the Department has also conducted research contributing to the scientific community in the field of reproduction in carnivores, which has become a popular area of study in our country. Department has also conducted research in the areas of in-vitro embryo production, embryo freezing, and transfer. Additionally, various scientific research projects are carried out in the field of sperm biochemistry and morphology with the support of DPT, TUBITAK, and University-funded research. Cryobiology and transfer of gametes, which are one of the biotechnological methods for the improvement of native breed animals in our region, are targeted service areas for our Department.

All in all, the scientific research groups of the Department aim to conduct research projects in collaboration with national and international organizations in the fields of andrology, reproduction, in-vitro fertilization, and cryobiology in ruminants, carnivores and equine species.