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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.

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Nivel principiante

Aprox. 20 horas para completar

Inglés (English)

¿Podría tu empresa beneficiarse de la capacitación de los empleados en las habilidades más demandadas?

Prueba Coursera para negocios

Fechas límite flexibles

Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.

Certificado para compartir

Obtén un certificado al finalizar

100 % en línea

Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.

Nivel principiante

Aprox. 20 horas para completar

Inglés (English)

¿Podría tu empresa beneficiarse de la capacitación de los empleados en las habilidades más demandadas?

Prueba Coursera para negocios

Instructores

Calificación del instructor

4,71/5 (43 calificaciones)

David Galligan

Professor of Animal Health Economics

School of Veterinary Medicine

11.787 alumnos

1 curso

James Ferguson

Professor Emeritus

School of Veterinary Medicine

11.787 alumnos

1 curso

Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

Calificación del contenido98%(1,191 calificaciones)

Semana

1

Semana 1

3 horas para completar

Population Growth and Global Animal Industries

3 horas para completar

11 videos (Total 104 minutos)

11 videos

Feeding the World (About This Course)1m

Welcome to the Course1m

Global Food Security: What's the Status?11m

What About Livestock Systems? Part 110m

What About Livestock Systems? Part 214m

What are the Ethical Issues? Part 110m

What are the Ethical Issues? Part 213m

Copy of What are the Ethical Issues? Part 110m

Mega Trends in Animal Production Part 19m

Mega Trends in Animal Production Part 29m

Demand for Animal Products8m

2 ejercicios de práctica

Population Growth and Global Food Security30m

Trends in Animal Production30m

Semana

2

Semana 2

2 horas para completar

Issues Surrounding Animal Production

2 horas para completar

6 videos (Total 54 minutos)

Semana

3

Semana 3

3 horas para completar

Animal Feeds and the Environment

3 horas para completar

9 videos (Total 78 minutos)

Semana

4

Semana 4

2 horas para completar

General Animal Production, Efficiency and Food Safety

This module continues the discussion of animal production operations by looking at factors that affect farms’ animal yields and environmental efficiency. We will also explore food safety, how and why antibiotics are used in food production, and the importance of veterinary medicine as part of the livestock system. Finally, we will look at the challenges of food security and livestock farming in the developing world.

2 horas para completar

7 videos (Total 57 minutos)

7 videos

Animal Production Unit and Marginal Production10m

Food Safety, Elements of Concern - The Big Picture6m

Antibiotic Use in Livestock5m

Growth Promotion vs. Disease Prevention8m

Trends in Antibiotic Use5m

Rinderpest11m

Challenges of Food Security in the Developing World9m

3 ejercicios de práctica

The Animal Production Unit30m

Food Safety and Antibiotic Use30m

Livestock, Veterinary Medicine and Food Security30m

Semana

5

Semana 5

3 horas para completar

Dairy Production

Welcome to the first week of the course which explores a particular animal production sector. The focus for this module will be dairy. The life cycle of a dairy cow as well as the environmental impact of dairy production will be covered. We'll also explore housing systems, milking technologies, trends and animal welfare issues in the dairy production system. Finally we will address public health concerns in dairy production including hormone use, antibiotic use, and milk safety in the U.S.

3 horas para completar

9 videos (Total 79 minutos)

9 videos

Life Production Cycle of the Dairy Cow4m

Resource Use in Dairy Production13m

Example of Yield Impact on Water Use (Dairy)5m

Housing Systems in Dairy Production11m

Hand Milking to Robotics9m

Industry Trends in Dairy Production10m

Bovine Somatotropin BST8m

Are There Antibiotics in Milk?6m

Milk Safety in the U.S.8m

3 ejercicios de práctica

Life Cycle and Environmental Impact30m

U.S. Industry and Animal Welfare30m

Public Health30m

Semana

6

Semana 6

1 hora para completar

Swine Production

1 hora para completar

4 videos (Total 15 minutos)

Semana

7

Semana 7

2 horas para completar

Poultry Production

2 horas para completar

4 videos (Total 41 minutos)

Semana

8

Semana 8

4 horas para completar

Beef Production

4 horas para completar

11 videos (Total 112 minutos)

11 videos

The Beef Cow Life Cycle Part 15m

The Beef Cow Life Cycle Part 210m

United States Beef Industry Part 114m

United States Beef Industry Part 216m

U.S. Beef Industry - Animal Health Part 116m

U.S. Beef Industry - Animal Health Part 29m

U.S. Beef Industry - Animal Health Part 38m

Implant Technology in Beef Production8m

International Beef Industry Part 110m

International Beef Industry Part 29m

Thank You! Concluding Thoughts44s

4 ejercicios de práctica

Life Cycle30m

U.S. Industry30m

Animal and Public Health30m

International Industry30m

Reseñas

4.7

46 reseña

5 stars
78,81 %
4 stars
16,74 %
3 stars
3,94 %
2 stars
0,49 %

Principales reseñas sobre FEEDING THE WORLD

por YK4 de mar. de 2019

Fantastic Course! I was so pleased to participate in a course on Feeding the World and to learn it's reality. Thanks to all who put this course on.

por AS6 de jun. de 2017

Great information from small farmers to consumers.

por P20 de sep. de 2020

This is a relevant course even for animal health practitioners.

por MN24 de feb. de 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.

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