Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management Course from Coursera/University of Illinois, United States of America suitable for everyone from students to practicing farmers. For those who can afford it, consider paying for a certificate to add to your CV.
Created by: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
About this course: Learn about the impact of infectious disease on sustainable animal-based food production by understanding the science of growth, immunity, and infection and by learning the problem-solving skills needed to advance animal health and food production through optimal management practices.
There is a growing global need in agricultural production for a workforce that is capable of integrating knowledge of animal health and production with an understanding of consumer preferences in the context of economic reality, business efficiency, and ethical constraint. However, current evidence suggests that there is a growing shortage of people with the knowledge and problem-solving skills required to match the rapid advances being made in animal health, science, and food production. The results of this shortage are wide-ranging and could lead to challenges in food security and agricultural economic competitiveness in some countries.
In this course we will explore the effect of infectious disease on sustainable animal-based food production. The content and learning outcomes of this new course will be designed to be relevant across different food production sectors (i.e., beef, dairy, poultry, and pigs). While the instructors will provide the participants with a strong scientific base for understanding the impact of infectious disease in animal-based food production, the emphasis of the material will be on practical problem-solving and will be directed towards equipping participants with a platform for developing the skills needed to contribute to sustainable food production.
Who is this class for: Some understanding of the following will help maximize your learning experience, but is not necessary to complete the course: basic mammalian biology, rudimentary microbiology, fundamentals of immunology, livestock husbandry, animal production cycles
Link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/livestock-farming
Livestock Health Management Course
Re: Livestock Health Management Course
Is it free?
Re: Livestock Health Management Course
Yea Yunan. If you just want to follow the course. However, if you want a verified certificate it will cost you.
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How much will it cost to have the certificate?
Re: Livestock Health Management Course
It will cost 49 dollars (17,000) for the certificate or free of you just enrol and follow the course without the certificate.
