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About the Course

This course will explore the concepts driving current food production science (population growth, urbanization, emerging affluence, resource constraints, and underlying biological limits) with the main focus on livestock production. Each of the major food animal species (dairy, swine, beef, and poultry) will be covered in terms of their universal life cycles, constraints to production and emerging societal issues. Throughout the course, we will tackle some difficult and important questions: What are the major health benefits and potential concerns regarding the production and consumption of animal products? How does animal production affect the efficient use of resources and impact our environment? Can cost of production be reduced to meet growing demand for animal products around the globe while maintaining health and safety for both animals and consumers? What are the different types of animal food production systems? Myths and misconceptions surrounding the animal food systems will be discussed. We’ll also look closely at some of the global issues, problems, and challenges in these food systems which scientists, farmers, and veterinarians, are attempting to solve through collaboration. Lectures will be delivered by several experts from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine who are intimately involved in the study and advancement of animal production systems. The course is geared towards learners who seek a greater understanding of animal food systems as well as those who might have never visited an animal farm, but have a desire to learn more about where some of our food comes from and issues surrounding sustainability....

Top reviews

MN

Feb 24, 2020

Excellent content covering the broad scope of U.S. and international livestock-based agriculture. This course addressed the many concerns that consumers have regarding animal products.

AA

Mar 10, 2019

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By Mohammad Z

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Jan 6, 2024

As a veterinarian, I found this course intermediate. It could have been more advanced. The statistics need to be updated as these are only till 2013. But, I will still recommend this to veterinarians as it helps understand the various trends and constraints in animal farms.

By Marat K

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Jan 3, 2021

Mostly based on US food system and regulations in particular, rather than on "Feeding the World". US system is the most advanced though, and it gave some insight into it. No reading material or external sources used. 4.5/5, 7-8/10

By Mariana a

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Jul 20, 2017

Overall very well organized and its content has great quality and lecturers. Reccomended to animal related professions and producers.

By Emelie S

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Apr 7, 2020

Good and informative, but needs to be updated as i believe the numbers are not current and up to date.

By DANIEL A O S

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Oct 7, 2024

Excelente curso, muy completo. Quizás hacerlo un poco mas didáctico, dado que tiende a ser tedioso.

By John O

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Jul 27, 2024

I enjoyed the course but my name is not on my certificate. Pls rectify this..