Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

开始时间: 04/22/2022 持续时间: 6 weeks

所在平台: CourseraArchive

课程类别: 经济与金融

大学或机构: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign( 伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳 - 香槟分校)

授课老师: 其他

课程主页: https://www.coursera.org/course/sustainablefood

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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.

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  • Week 1: How does livestock disease impact the affordability and sustainability of food production?
  • Week 2: What causes infectious disease in animals?
  • Week 3: How does the host respond to infectious disease?
  • Week 4: What is the impact of caregivers, the environment, and management systems on host response and disease transmission?
  • Week 5: How do infectious diseases behave in production animal populations?
  • Week 6: How do pathogens, animal management practices, and cultural norms influence human health?

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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.

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