Research Article

Data Management with Manda Yıldızı and Çolpan Software for Animal Improvement

Volume: 18 Number: 3 October 3, 2025
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Data Management with Manda Yıldızı and Çolpan Software for Animal Improvement

Abstract

The basis of productivity and sustainability in animal husbandry relies on correct and systematic data recording. Traditional record-keeping methods impose serious limitations such as data loss, inconsistency, and challenges in analysis, which in turn reduce the effectiveness of national breeding programs. This study aims to present contributions of two computer software systems developed to support digital transformation and meet the needs of the "Community-Based Livestock Breeding Programme" conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. In this context, the web-based software Çolpan was developed for small ruminant breeding, while the Windows-based software Manda Yıldızı was created for buffalo and native cattle breeding. Çolpan was designed with a web architecture using the Delphi and IntraWeb framework, whereas Manda Yıldızı was coded as a native desktop application with Delphi VCL. The data management for both systems is integrated with database. Both software programs enable centralized and secure collection, processing, and analysis of pedigree and phenotypic data. Role-based access control ensures data security and authorization, and allows project participants to monitor and report field data in real time. In conclusion, these programs strengthen data-driven decision-making processes in breeding projects, accelerating progress and making significant contributions to sustainability.

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Ethical Statement

This study is not subject to the permission of HADYEK in accordance with the “Regulation on Working Procedures and Principles of Animal Experiments Ethics Committees” 8 (k). The data, information and documents presented in this article were obtained within the framework of academic and ethical rules.

Thanks

We would like to thank Dr. Serdar YAĞCI, Dr. İrfan GÜNGÖR and Dr. Nejla GÜLOĞLU, as well as TAGEM personnel, Afyonkarahisar Buffalo Breeders Association, Kütahya Sheep and Goat Breeders Association, and all project technical staff, especially Osman ÇELİK, for their contributions during the preparation of the software.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Animal Science, Genetics and Biostatistics

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 19, 2025

Publication Date

October 3, 2025

Submission Date

July 3, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 7, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 18 Number: 3

APA
Tekerli, M., Eser, O., Demirtaş, M., Çinkaya, S., Çelikeloğlu, K., Kaplan, Y., & Alkoyak, K. (2025). Data Management with Manda Yıldızı and Çolpan Software for Animal Improvement. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, 18(3), 290-296. https://izlik.org/JA35ZZ49NK
AMA
1.Tekerli M, Eser O, Demirtaş M, et al. Data Management with Manda Yıldızı and Çolpan Software for Animal Improvement. kvj. 2025;18(3):290-296. https://izlik.org/JA35ZZ49NK
Chicago
Tekerli, Mustafa, Orhan Eser, Mustafa Demirtaş, et al. 2025. “Data Management With Manda Yıldızı and Çolpan Software for Animal Improvement”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 18 (3): 290-96. https://izlik.org/JA35ZZ49NK.
EndNote
Tekerli M, Eser O, Demirtaş M, Çinkaya S, Çelikeloğlu K, Kaplan Y, Alkoyak K (October 1, 2025) Data Management with Manda Yıldızı and Çolpan Software for Animal Improvement. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 18 3 290–296.
IEEE
[1]M. Tekerli et al., “Data Management with Manda Yıldızı and Çolpan Software for Animal Improvement”, kvj, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 290–296, Oct. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA35ZZ49NK
ISNAD
Tekerli, Mustafa - Eser, Orhan - Demirtaş, Mustafa - Çinkaya, Samet - Çelikeloğlu, Koray - Kaplan, Yusuf - Alkoyak, Kürşat. “Data Management With Manda Yıldızı and Çolpan Software for Animal Improvement”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 18/3 (October 1, 2025): 290-296. https://izlik.org/JA35ZZ49NK.
JAMA
1.Tekerli M, Eser O, Demirtaş M, Çinkaya S, Çelikeloğlu K, Kaplan Y, Alkoyak K. Data Management with Manda Yıldızı and Çolpan Software for Animal Improvement. kvj. 2025;18:290–296.
MLA
Tekerli, Mustafa, et al. “Data Management With Manda Yıldızı and Çolpan Software for Animal Improvement”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, vol. 18, no. 3, Oct. 2025, pp. 290-6, https://izlik.org/JA35ZZ49NK.
Vancouver
1.Mustafa Tekerli, Orhan Eser, Mustafa Demirtaş, Samet Çinkaya, Koray Çelikeloğlu, Yusuf Kaplan, Kürşat Alkoyak. Data Management with Manda Yıldızı and Çolpan Software for Animal Improvement. kvj [Internet]. 2025 Oct. 1;18(3):290-6. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA35ZZ49NK