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Mustafa Soydaner serves as a full-time Lecturer at Kastamonu University's Daday Nafi and Ümit Çeri Vocational School in the Plant and Animal Production Department, specializing in the Horse Breeding and Coaching Program. He holds concurrent administrative roles as Department Head and member of both the University Board and Management Board since 2022. His academic foundation includes a Master's in Animal Science from Ahi Evran University (2016) and a Bachelor's in Animal Science from Gaziosmanpaşa University (2013).
- Master's Degree: Ahi Evran University, Institute of Science, Animal Science (Thesis), 2013-2016
- Bachelor's Degree: Gaziosmanpaşa University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, 2009-2013
- Associate Degree: Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat Vocational School, Department of Technical Programs, 2007-2009
Dr. Soydaner's research focuses on cattle breeding and improvement, animal nutrition, and feed technology with significant emphasis on dairy science and equine studies. His work explores lactation curve modeling in Holstein cows, somatic cell count impacts on milk quality, and specialized horse nutrition systems. Recent publications demonstrate expanding interest in alternative feed sources like molasses and neonatal immunity in foals.
His publication record shows consistent output since 2014, primarily in dairy science with 7 journal articles and 14 conference presentations. The research demonstrates strong collaboration with colleagues from Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, particularly in analyzing regional farming practices and developing mathematical models for lactation performance. Recent work increasingly incorporates equine nutrition topics alongside traditional dairy cattle research.
Dr. Soydaner teaches 47 courses across multiple academic years, predominantly in equine studies including Horse Breeding, Horse Nutrition, Horse Physiology, and Stable Management. His teaching portfolio demonstrates comprehensive coverage of the Horse Breeding and Coaching curriculum with courses spanning foundational knowledge to specialized management practices.
He serves as a member of the AHİ ZOOTEKNİ DERNEĞİ (Ahi Animal Science Association) since 2015 and completed a Vocational Education Evaluation and Accreditation Association workshop in 2024. His research metrics include 21 total publications, 60 citations in UNIS, and an h-index of 2.
